Vietnam puts Typhoon Yagi economic losses at $3.3bn HANOI: Vietnam suffered $3.3 billion in economic losses as a result of deadly Typhoon Yagi, which swept across the... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
KSA executes 198 in 2024, most in over 30 years DUBAI: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has carried out its highest number of executions in more than three decades... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
South Asia Online sellers on Walmart’s Flipkart sue India watchdog NEW DELHI: Three online sellers operating on Walmart-owned Flipkart have sued the Indian antitrust watchdog over an... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Asia 59 dead in Nepal as downpours trigger floods KATHMANDU: Floods and landslides triggered by heavy downpours in Nepal killed at least 59 people across the ... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
LDA razes illegal constructions LAHORE: In an operation against illegal housing schemes, illegal constructions and encroachments, the Lahore... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Indonesia’s Independence Day celebrated KARACHI: The Indonesian Consulate General in Karachi held a special diplomatic reception on September 27, 2024, to... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
CM for strict steps to fight off poliovirus KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah taking notice of the detection of another polio case in Hyderabad... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
NRP holds summit on Agro-Tourism Development LAHORE: The First International Summit on Agro-Tourism Development was organized by Non Resident Pakistani (NRP) at... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Body formed to promote tourism in Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab government has constituted a 26-member steering committee for the promotion and development of... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Recruitment: LHC says it’s not the domain of a court to examine Q&E criteria LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) held that it is not the domain of a court to examine the qualification and the... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Quad demands Afghan action against terror groups NEW YORK: Pakistan, China, Iran and Russia have expressed concern over the security challenges emanating from... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
DG NAB holds monthly Open Court session in Lahore LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Director General (DG), held a monthly Open Court session in regional... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
FBR-IRIS not working to receive returns ISLAMABAD: The “IRIS” system of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) was not working properly for filing of returns on... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 09:40am
BNP leader shot dead in Quetta QUETTA: Balochistan National Party (BNP) leader Agha Khalid Shah was shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Killi Geo,... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Six killed, 8 hurt in Mari Petroleum’s copter crash PESHAWAR: Six people died and 8 other injured as chartered helicopter of the Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL)... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
PM attends reception hosted by Biden NEW YORK: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attended a reception hosted by US President Joe Biden in honour of the heads... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 09:40am
How was freedom won and lost? Now that the first generation of Pakistanis is fading away, it is time to record our journey. The present generation... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Energy US natgas prices jump NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped about 5% to a 14-week high on Friday as Hurricane Helene battered the US... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Energy Oil higher but falls on week on firmer supply outlook HOUSTON: Oil prices settled higher on Friday but fell on the week as investors weighed expectations for higher ... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Letters ‘Trump’s Achilles’ heel: immigrant voters’ This is apropos two back-to-back letters to Editor carried by the newspaper on Friday and yesterday. Pennsylvania ... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Al Qadir Trust case hearing put off till Oct 2 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing £190 million National Crime Agency (NCA) scam, commonly known as the Al... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Islamabad witnesses spike in theft incidents ISLAMABAD: The capital city witnessed a 38 per cent spike in the incidents of theft during the last week with 72... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Challenge of rabies: seminar held HYDERABAD: The Faculty of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Sciences (FAHVS) at Sindh Agriculture University (SAU),... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Business leader says JI has transformed into ‘pressure group’ LAHORE: Chairman Supreme Council Anjuman Tajiran Naeem Mir has alleged that Jamaat-e-Islami has transformed into a... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Progress on WB-funded projects reviewed LAHORE: Secretary of the Planning & Development Board, Dr Asif Tufail, chaired a meeting with Project Directors... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Gandapur blamed for using KP govt resources to ‘attack’ Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Gandapur is using KPK’s resources to attack ... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
E-technology: A corruption-free Punjab The rightful usage of public funds firms the trust of masses on the government. The steady transparency in system... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Team to depart for Frankfurt book fair on Oct 15 LAHORE: An 11-member delegation headed by Khamis Saeed Butt will depart for Frankfurt, Germany on 15th October to... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
ILMA University hosts panel discussion on HR strategies KARACHI: ILMA University hosted an insightful panel discussion on “HR Strategies for Success: Promoting Employee... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Industry UBG Patron-in-Chief advocates reduction in electricity tariffs KARACHI: SM Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the United Business Group (UBG), emphasized that to save the country,... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (September 28, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (September 29, 2024).... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (September 28, 2024). =======================================... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Energy Oil and Gas Companies expenditures: NA panel seeks details ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) MNAs in a NA panel have sought details of expenditure incurred by private... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
COAS urges traders to work alongside SIFC ISLAMABAD: Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir on Saturday invited the business community to collaborate on economic... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 11:45am
IMF projects 3.2pc growth The international fund says increasing revenue mobilization by broadening the tax base, removing special sectoral regimes, and placing a fairer burden on industrialists, developers, and large-scale agriculture will enhance fairness and efficiency Updated 29 Sep, 2024 01:35pm
Govt removes rice MEP cap to support exporters ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to support Pakistani rice exporters, the government has removed the cap of Minimum... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 10:44am
IMF, ADB offer climate funding support: SBP governor LAHORE: Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmad on Saturday said developing countries like Pakistan face... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 09:39am
PTI workers demand govt release IK RAWALPINDI: Despite intense teargas shelling, baton charges, and blockades, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 10:41am
Low gas offtake by Genco-II: PPL seeks PD probe into reasons ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has asked the Power Division to investigate the reasons for low gas... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 05:26pm
Commodities Aluminium at 16-week high LONDON: Aluminium prices in London touched a 16-week high on Friday due to fund buying triggered by the latest... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Commodities Iron ore hits 4-week high on China’s fresh rate cuts BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices rallied for a fourth straight session to hit a four-week high on Friday, on track... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures climb SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures closed higher on Friday, helped by a weakening yen and positive sentiment after... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Commodities Gold eyes best quarter in over eight years NEW YORK: Gold halted its record run on Friday but remained on track for its best quarter since 2016 after a rally... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (September 28, 2024)... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate picks up Rs500 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday increased the spot rate by Rs... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Commodities EU cuts wheat crop estimate to 12-year low PARIS: The European Commission on Friday reduced its forecast for usable production of common wheat in the European... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil lower KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended more than 2% lower on Friday, snapping a seven-session rally due to a... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Commodities Russian drought threatens 2025 grain crops MOSCOW: Russia’s winter crop sowing is in a very difficult situation due to severe drought, which is expected to... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Commodities Strategie Grains cuts EU sunflower, rapeseed crop estimates PARIS: Strategie Grains slashed its forecast for the ongoing sunflower seed harvest in the European Union, mostly ... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Commodities Soy futures soar on US weather woes CHICAGO: US soybean futures hit their highest in two months on Friday and soymeal futures surged on worries about... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Commodities Gold prices decline KARACHI: The local and international gold prices further dropped on Saturday, as the global bullion value hovered... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Cotton & Textile Weekly review: Prices of essential kitchen items remain stable ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items remained stable during this week past against the previous week,... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
UNGA session: Indian terrorism, HRs record exposed NEW YORK: Pakistan has exposed Indian terrorism and human rights record at the United Nations General Assembly... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 10:46am
FBR makeover: Five working groups notified ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted five working groups to implement a roadmap with timelines... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 10:43am
Correcting data constraints linked to improved policy direction ISLAMABAD: Chief Statistician Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) Dr Naeem Uz Zafar on Saturday said there was an... Updated 29 Sep, 2024 10:45am
Typhoid ‘superbug’ EDITORIAL: The explosion of typhoid cases in northern Pakistan, especially cases of extensively drug-resistant... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Israeli terrorism EDITORIAL: Now that even former CIA director Leon Panetta has labeled Israel’s “pager operation” as “terrorism”,... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Industry FPCCI urges COAS to help reduce power, gas tariffs KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has sought Army Chief’s support in bringing electricity and gas... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Industry Fazal Moqeem elected SCCI president unopposed PESHAWAR: Fazal Moqeem Khan, Abdul Jalil Jan and Shehryar Khan elected unopposed as president, senior vice president... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
Taxes PTBA urges FBR to extend tax return filing deadline KARACHI: The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has called on the government to extend the tax return filing... Published 29 Sep, 2024 02:46am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer