Swat valley: FO says it was ‘unaware’ about visit of ambassadors ISLAMABAD: In a surprising claim, the Foreign Office on Thursday said that it was “unaware” about the recent... Published 27 Sep, 2024 08:06am
PCJCCI marks China’s National Day LAHORE: Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) celebrated China’s National Day in... Published 27 Sep, 2024 08:05am
ECP seeks SC’s guidance on verdict on reserved seats ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) sought Supreme Court’s guidance whether to follow majority... Published 27 Sep, 2024 08:01am
UAF, XJAU celebrate ten-year completion of Chinese Confucius Institute FAISALABAD: The Confucius Institute, University of Agriculture Faisalabad has produced 22,000 students of Chinese... Published 27 Sep, 2024 08:00am
Recovery of missing persons: IHC directs Cabinet to formulate mechanism ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the federal cabinet to formulate a mechanism regarding the... Published 27 Sep, 2024 08:00am
Sharjeel advocates withdrawal of facilities from two former Chief Justices KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister and Minister for Information, Transport, Mass Transit, Excise, Taxation, and ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:59am
No plan to support much-touted ‘Constitutional Package’: JUI-F ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Thursday said that it was still part of the opposition and would... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:57am
PTI chairman challenges vires of SC (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Gohar Ali Khan challenged the vires of the Supreme Court ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:56am
Fawad Chaudhry acquitted ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Thursday, acquitted former minister Fawad Chaudhry in a case registered against him ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:54am
TEPA to install first pelican signal in Lahore LAHORE: To address pedestrian crossing in the city, the Traffic Engineering and Transport Planning Agency (TEPA) ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:53am
DC Lahore directed to decide PTI plea by 30th LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday directed the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore to decide an application of... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:46am
Eight khwarij gunned down in North Waziristan IBO RAWALPINDI: Security forces personnel have killed eight terrorists in a fierce gunbattle fought during an... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:45am
Elected SAI office-bearers to assume charge on Oct 1 KARACHI: Ahmed Azeem Alvi, Khalid Riaz, and Muhammad Riaz Dhedhi have been elected as President, Senior Vice... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:43am
Govt determined to promote tourism: NA Speaker ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Speaker, Ayaz Sadiq, said that enhancing tourism sector in Pakistan is pivotal for... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 08:05am
Maritime day observed: Govt to support ‘green shipping’ initiatives: Qaiser KARACHI: The world Maritime Day is observed on the last Thursday of September each year to highlight the importance... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:38am
Inquiry finds doctor accused of blasphemy was killed in fake police shootout ISLAMABAD: An inquiry found that a doctor accused of blasphemy was killed in a fake police shootout last week after... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:36am
Rawalpindi Agreement: JI will hold sit-in on main roads on 29th LAHORE: Chief Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman on Thursday presided over the meeting of the central and... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 08:04am
Detention of 23 Punjab University students: LHC summons reports from DC Lahore, police LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday summoned reports from the Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore and the police ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:32am
'Load management system to be ensured on highways' LAHORE: The Lahore district administration has taken an initiative involving the implementation of a load management... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 08:03am
Companies Fatima Euricom Rice Mills (Pvt) Ltd by M/s Euricom SPA: CCP grants approval of acquisition of 50pc shareholding ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for the acquisition of a 50 percent... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:25am
Taxes FBR announces prize scheme for customers of Tier-1 retailers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Thursday announced a prize scheme for the customers of integrated... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:24am
Taxes FBR chief pays surprise visit to LTO Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood paid a surprise visit to Large Taxpayer Office... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:23am
Pakistanis cautioned: ‘25 top web tracking service providers collecting users’ online behaviour data’ ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity company Thursday cautioned Pakistanis that 25 top web tracking service providers... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:22am
Industry Govt urged to facilitate traders after successful IMF talks LAHORE: United Business Group (UBG) Patron-in-Chief S M Tanveer has urged the government to facilitate the business... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:21am
Companies Pharma Summit & Awards: Haleon Pakistan awarded for exporting Rs1.1bn pharma products ISLAMABAD: Haleon Pakistan Limited has been was awarded with export award at the Pakistan Pharma Summit and Awards... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:19am
Health & Wellness Lifestyle changes key to preventing heart disease: experts KARACHI: Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, including Pakistan. To mark World Heart... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:15am
LUMS hosting Asia’s Energy Transition Summit this week LAHORE: LUMS is hosting the Asia’s Energy Transition Summit on September 28–29 to facilitate discussion on... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:13am
LUMS to host summit on renewable energy from tomorrow LAHORE: The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) is hosting a summit on September 28-29 to facilitate... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:11am
Meezan Bank expands career opportunities for SAU graduates HYDERABAD: Prof Dr Aijaz Ali Khooharo, Dean of the Faculty of Agricultural Social Sciences at Sindh Agriculture... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:10am
Tirah valley predicament EDITORIAL: It’s about time the government and the security establishment put their heads together and did ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:07am
National Urban Planning Framework: Minister for greater collaboration between govts to make cities safer ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal called for greater... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:01am
Minister oversees infrastructural development of housing project ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Housing and Works Mian Riaz Hussain Pirzada held a site visit of Sky Gardens housing... Published 27 Sep, 2024 07:00am
Maritime reforms EDITORIAL: Week after week now the maritime sector has made its case for reforms, arguing how a turnaround would... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:38am
South Korea surges in UN innovation index GENEVA: South Korea made the biggest jump among the world’s 10 most innovative economies in the UN’s annual... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
NY mayor charged with bribery, fraud in bombshell indictment NEW YORK: New York’s scandal-plagued mayor Eric Adams was federally charged Thursday with crimes including wire... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Middle East Palestinian leader calls for world to stop sending Israel weapons UNITED NATIONS: Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas called Thursday on the international community to stop sending... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Middle East Iraqi drone hits Israel’s Eilat port DUBAI: The British security firm Ambrey said on Thursday that one of two drones launched by the Islamic Resistance ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
East River Digital and JD Technology forge strategic partnership KARACHI: East River Digital, a leading digital marketing agency in Pakistan, has announced a strategic partnership... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Navy celebrates World Maritime Day 2024 KARACHI: Pakistan Navy celebrated World Maritime Day (WMD) 2024, with this year’s theme ‘Navigating the Future:... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
ADB signs $500m education funding pact with IFFEd ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an agreement with the International Finance Facility for... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Greaves Pakistan’s Diversified Product Portfolio TEXT: Greaves Pakistan (Pvt.) Limited is a turn key solution provider which has continuously diversified its ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
GFG’s Commitment to Sustainability TEXT: The GFG Group is highly committed to the people, environment, and climate of Pakistan, consistently taking... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Ghulam Faruque Group TEXT: Ghulam Faruque Group (GFG) ranks amongst the most prominent industrial and commercial business houses in... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Greaves Solar – TEXT: Promoting Energy Independence Through Innovative Solar Energy Solutions Greaves Solar is a strategic ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Intelligent Renewable Microgrid TEXT: Game-changing technology for a more reliable, affordable and sustainable energy system In 2020, while... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Over the past decade, Pakistan’s solar energy sector has seen significant growth TEXT: 1. Can you provide an overview of the growth of the solar energy sector in Pakistan over the past decade? What... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Solar Power-An Energy Resilience TEXT: Pakistan is a country with a population of more than 240 million which has been dealing with increasing energy... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Goes Solar: Saleem Khan Tanoli CEO Fakt Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd. TEXT: Fakt Exhibitions has proudly organized Solar Pakistan for the last 17 editions, the leading platform dedicated... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan Goes Solar: Aamer Raza Executive Director & CEO Greaves Pakistan Private Limited TEXT: Greaves Solar, we are committed to provide top-quality solar and energy storage solutions that meet global... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (September 26, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (September 27, 2024)... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
SC conundrum continues as CJP censures judge ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Qazi Faez Isa delineated 11 reasons for replacing Justice Munib Akhtar in the... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Talk with ‘establishment’ to be a futile exercise: IK ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan said that dialogue with the... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Abbas tells PM: Since 1948 Pakistan’s position has remained unchanged NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday strongly condemning the ongoing atrocities by the Israeli forces... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Contract signed to sell JF-17 fighter jets to Azerbaijan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has signed a contract with Azerbaijan for the sale of JF-17 Block-III fighter aircraft. In a... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
SPAARC-foodpanda partner for road safety plan KARACHI: The Sindh Police Accident Analysis and Research Center (SPAARC) has taken a significant step towards... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
RUDA seals multiple shops, plazas & hotels LAHORE: In an anti-commercialization operation against defaulters at Saggian falling in its jurisdiction the Ravi... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Nawabzada Nasrullah Khan: President recommends Nishan-i-Imtiaz (posthumous) ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has recommended the conferment of Nishan-i-Imtiaz (posthumous) upon late... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
PM meets Bill Gates, lauds BMGF continued support NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met Bill Gates, founder and co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
PITB, PID sign contract LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and the Punjab Irrigation Department (PID) signed a contract... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Medicines: Non-availability, black-marketing cause surge in mental diseases ISLAMABAD: While expressing serious concerns over increase in mental diseases in the country, leading pharma ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
No compromise on governance issue in universities: Governor LAHORE: Announcing that no compromise will be made on governance issues in the universities, Punjab Governor Sardar... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
FATF evaluations India’s progress in combating illicit finance was brought into focus on September 18, 2024, with the release of ... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 08:13am
Poor reflection of economic history by policymakers ‘A World Bank study of 177 sovereign external and domestic debt defaults found that five years after successful... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 08:14am
Letters Trump’s Achilles’ heel: immigrant voters During his last debate with Kamala Harris, Donald Trump made two fundamental mistakes. First, his tirade against the... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Dengue alert issued KARACHI: The Met Office issued a dengue alert on Thursday, warning that the mosquito-borne fever could surge during... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Overdue decisions in the power sector The performance of the most capital-intensive sector of the country considered as the backbone of the economy leaves... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 09:02am
Saudi ambassador meets Dar ISLAMABAD: The ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy on Thursday called on Foreign... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
SCBA delegation meets Bilawal ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Thursday met with Pakistan Peoples Party ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Pakistan must leverage its friendship with China: Hina KARACHI: Former Minister of State of Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Thursday said that it is crucial for... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end flat BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed largely flat on Thursday, as a decline in information technology stocks ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Stocks Wall St rises on AI optimism after Micron’s upbeat forecast NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose in choppy trading on Thursday, with the S&P 500 hitting an intraday... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 clocks all-time closing high on China stimulus boost PARIS: European shares jumped on Thursday, with China-exposed stocks such as luxury and miners outperforming on news... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Stocks China stocks leap as Beijing pledges more stimulus SHANGHAI: Stock markets in China and Hong Kong jumped on Thursday, led by gains in the embattled property sector, as... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Stocks Gulf markets end mixed on China stimulus DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Thursday helped by news of aggressive economic stimulus from China,... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Stocks Nikkei jumps nearly 3pc as chip heavyweights advance TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average jumped nearly 3% on Thursday as chip giants Tokyo Electron and Advantest... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Rates PSX slips from historic peak KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday witnessed a volatile session and closed on a negative note due to... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Opening of forex accounts: SIFC working on simplifying mechanism Karachi: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is working on simplifying the mechanism for opening the... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 08:44am
Extension in filing of income tax returns predicted ISLAMABAD: Tax experts have strongly predicted extension in filing of income tax returns beyond the September 30th... Updated 27 Sep, 2024 08:43am
Commodities Gold prices continue uptrend KARACHI: The local and international gold prices continued its uptrend to new heights on Thursday as the global... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Energy US natgas prices up NEW YORK: US natural gas futures held near a 13-week high on Thursday as the market waited for direction from a... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures climb SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose over 1% on Thursday on hopes of fresh fiscal stimulus measures from top... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Commodities Gold prices near record high NEW YORK: Gold prices rebounded and looked set to scale a fresh peak on Thursday, on mounting expectations for... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Commodities Copper strides after China unveils fiscal stimulus LONDON Copper prices surged to their strongest in 3-1/2 months on Thursday, propelled by hopes of firmer metals... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 152,648 tonnes of cargo comprising 58,242 tonnes of import cargo and 94,406... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Commodities Thai rice export prices lower BENGALURU/MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOI AND BANGLADESH: Thai rice export prices fell to a more-than-one-year low this week... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Commodities Palm oil hits five-month high on India demand, supply worries KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures hit a five-month high, surging more than 2% on Thursday’s close, driven ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Commodities Chicago wheat rises SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat gained more ground on Thursday, with prices climbing to their highest in almost two weeks ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (September 26, 2024)... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate sheds Rs700 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Thursday decreased the spot rate by Rs... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Commodities Iron ore futures consolidates BEIJING: Prices of iron ore futures consolidated on Thursday after a two-session rally, as the frenzy propelled by... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 26.690... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (September 26, 2024). ========================== ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (September 26, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (September 26, 2024).... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (September 26, 2024).... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (September 26, 2024). =======================================... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (September 26, 2024). ====================================... Published 27 Sep, 2024 06:26am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points