Kurram needs attention EDITORIAL: Thankfully, after a week of violent clashes in Kurrram district peace has been restored. Violent clashes... Published 02 Oct, 2024 07:00am
Hassan Nasrallah’s assassination and after EDITORIAL: Changing the strategic dynamics of its confrontation with Hezbollah for over a week Israel has constantly... Published 02 Oct, 2024 07:00am
And the brand lives on… The product dies. The factory shuts down. The shelves become empty. The shops forget it. The mind stores in memory.... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:49am
The untapped value of water Pakistan, a country facing increasing water scarcity, is struggling with a critical challenge in efficiently ... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:48am
Sound data and effective policymaking EDITORIAL: How can a country be effectively governed without reliable data? This is a question Pakistani... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:34am
Attacks damage two ships off Yemen DUBAI: Two ships were damaged in separate attacks off Yemen on Tuesday, a British maritime agency said, as regional... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
South Asia IIOJK votes in final round of regional polls OCCUPIED BARAMULLA: Illegally Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) was voting Tuesday in the third and final... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
South Asia Attacks in Sistan-Baluchistan kill six TEHRAN: At least six people were killed on Tuesday in separate attacks in the restive southeastern region of Iran,... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Industry IAP elects its new Executive Committee for 2024-26 KARACHI: The Insurance Association of Pakistan (IAP) has elected its new Executive Committee for the year 2024-26 ... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
US dockworkers launch mass strike month before election NEW YORK: Tens of thousands of workers at major ports on the US East and Gulf Coasts went on strike Tuesday in ... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Defence ‘geek’ Ishiba becomes Japan PM TOKYO: Japan got a new prime minister on Tuesday, with Shigeru Ishiba setting out to jumpstart a lacklustre economy,... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Rates PSX turns bullish KARACHI: Despite foreign selling, Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday turned bullish and closed on strong positive... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Dr Naik praises love and hospitality of Pakistanis ISLAMABAD: Eminent religious scholar Dr Zakir Naik said that Islam is a religion of peace, love, and brotherhood, ... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
ECP to hear PTI intra-party elections case today ISLAMABAD: Faced with strong public criticism over keeping the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intra-party polls case... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Naqvi calls on Fazl with a view to seeking support for proposed Amendment ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Affairs Mohsin Naqvi, Tuesday, called on Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Letters Falling victim to swindlers: a senior citizen’s plight I, a resident of Karachi, have spent seven decades of my life in this country, six of which were utilised in working... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
SIEHS-1122 partners with Siha Health & Wellness KARACHI: Sindh Integrated Emergency and Health Services (SIEHS) and Siha Health & Wellness announced a strategic... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
National day celebrated: Malaysia’s trade office to open later this month: CG KARACHI: The Consulate General of Malaysia in Karachi successfully held a grand dinner reception at a hotel here, to... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Customs thwarts smuggling attempt KARACHI: The customs officials on Tuesday successfully foiled a smuggling attempt of illegal narcotics at Jinnah... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Stocks Wall Street slides as Middle East tensions rattle investors NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes took a beating on Tuesday as reports of escalating tensions in the Middle ... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Stocks European shares close lower on growing fears of Iran attack on Israel PARIS: European shares reversed initial gains to close lower on Tuesday, as investors moved out of riskier assets... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Stocks Nikkei rises nearly 2pc as Ishiba confirmed as PM TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose nearly 2% on Tuesday, led by defence stocks as former defence minister... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Stocks Most Gulf markets fall on geopolitics, weak oil DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Tuesday amid rising geopolitical tensions in the region, while... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 175,168 tonnes of cargo comprising 123,814 tonnes of import cargo and 51,354... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Bilawal will visit Peshawar to address PHCBA next week PESHAWAR: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will visit the provincial capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to address... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
ADB Director, minister discuss transport sector ISLAMABAD: Director of the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) Transport Sector Group, Chen Chen, Tuesday, met with the... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (October 01, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (October 02, 2024)... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (October 01, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (October 01, 2024).... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (October 01, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (October 01, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Purchasing property, car: Non-tax filers to face restriction: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb on Tuesday said non-tax filers will have to... Updated 02 Oct, 2024 07:55pm
‘Bharo Bill Foran; Karo Mulk Roshan’: KE proposes a country-wide campaign ISLAMBAD: While supporting the power minister’s terminology for power theft as economic terrorism, K-Electric (KE)... Updated 02 Oct, 2024 09:25am
CJP makes observation about Article 63-A verdict: Apparently, it intended to weaken no-trust motions ISLAMABAD: The counsel for Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and political parties were directed to refer the... Updated 02 Oct, 2024 09:23am
Formation of ‘constitutional court’: Bilawal steps up drive QUETTA: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto has said that everyone... Updated 02 Oct, 2024 09:22am
PM satisfied with ‘lowest’ inflation rate ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday expressed satisfaction over reduction in price hike which is now... Updated 02 Oct, 2024 09:21am
Kohala hydropower project: PPIB board approves extension of financial close date ISLAMABAD: The Board of Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has approved extension in financial closing... Updated 02 Oct, 2024 09:20am
APTMA, minister discuss issues facing textile industry ISLAMABAD: A high-level delegation from the All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) on Tuesday held a meeting... Updated 02 Oct, 2024 09:32am
$7bn IMF loan: PBA commends govt efforts KARACHI: The Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) commends the efforts of the Government of Pakistan and the Ministry... Updated 02 Oct, 2024 09:19am
Energy KE launches ‘KE Star Rewards’ KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) has launched another pioneering initiative in the form of KE Star Rewards, in recognition ... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Commodities Copper, aluminium rebound in thin trade LONDON: Prices of copper and aluminium rose on Tuesday as economic stimulus measures by top metals consumer China... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures climb SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Tuesday on the back of a weaker yen and an aggressive Chinese stimulus... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 30.481 billion... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Commodities Gold jumps as safe-haven demand, lower US yields support prices NEW YORK: Gold prices jumped 1% on Tuesday as safe-haven demand spurred by an escalation in the Middle East ... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (October 01, 2024)... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Hectic business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained easy and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
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 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (October 01, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (October 01, 2024).... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (October 01, 2024)... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Sugar export to Afghanistan: Banks directed to ensure 100pc advance payment Measure aims to enhance transparency and safeguard the timely collection of export payments, particularly in trade with Afghanistan Updated 02 Oct, 2024 03:05pm
Investments are fully secured in Pakistan, Russians told by Aleem Khan ISLAMABAD: Addressing the opening session of the three-day Pakistan-Russia Trade and Investment Forum in Moscow,... Updated 02 Oct, 2024 10:23am
Depositors of member banks: DPC ups guarantee amount to Rs1m KARACHI: The Deposit Protection Corporation (DPC) has increased the guarantee amount for all eligible depositors of... Updated 02 Oct, 2024 09:29am
Lowest since Jan ’21: Sept CPI inflation drops to 6.9pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation decreased to 6.9 per cent on year-on-year basis in... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Agriculture and Allied Russia and Pakistan: Two agriculture companies sign barter trade deal MOSCOW: Two agriculture companies from Russia and Pakistan have signed barter deals to trade chickpeas and lentils... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Energy Big oil’s big payouts under strain LONDON: Major energy companies are set to borrow billions to maintain shareholder payouts or cut the rate of share... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Fed terminates 2013 money-laundering enforcement action against Citigroup WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve announced on Tuesday that it had terminated a 2013 enforcement action it filed... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Oil-rich Saudi projects budget deficit through 2027 RIYADH: The Arab world’s biggest economy Saudi Arabia announced Monday it anticipates a budget deficit of 2.3... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Industry Issues facing traders to be resolved: LCCI president LAHORE: LCCI President Mian Abuzar Shad held a detailed and productive meeting with the delegations of traders and... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Industry Exporters vow to raise rice exports to $5bn by 2025 LAHORE: Rice exporters expressing their pleasure in achieving the USD 4 billion export mark have vowed to take the... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Murad invites Chinese businesspeople to invest in electric buses, bikes KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in a meeting with a delegation of Chinese investors led by... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Companies Sateri targets Pakistani market to increase share of lyocell KARACHI: Sateri, a leading global producer of Man-Made Cellulosic Fiber (MMCF), is set to enhance its presence in... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Meeting discusses ML-1, Thar coal rail line KARACHI: A meeting on Tuesday was held between Federal Secretary Railways, Mazhar Ali Shah and Chief Secretary Sindh... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Chinese business delegation visits TDAP head-office KARACHI: On the occasion of China’s National Day, a high-profile Chinese business delegation visited the Trade... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Digital verification of directors: SECP revises procedure for Form-9 filing ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has revised procedure for filing of return... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Money & Banking Japanese yen and Swiss franc gains NEW YORK: Safe haven currencies the Japanese yen and Swiss franc gained on Tuesday after news reports that Iran is... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Money & Banking Asian FX weakens against dollar BENGALURU: The Malaysian ringgit fell more than 1% on Tuesday as emerging Asian currencies lost ground against a... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Companies MNC deposits Rs15m penalty into exchequer ISLAMABAD: A multinational company has deposited a penalty of Rs15 million into the national exchequer in line with... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am
Etisalat: govt contemplating finding middle ground to resolve payment issue ISLAMABAD: The government is doubtful of getting the entire amount, as it is contemplating a middle ground to... Updated 02 Oct, 2024 11:53am
Industry TMA raises concerns over govt plan to disconnect gas supply to CPPs KARACHI: The Towel Manufacturers Association (TMA) has voiced serious concerns about the government’s decision to... Published 02 Oct, 2024 06:19am