Industry Selection of Bilal as new APMIA chairman hailed ISLAMABAD: The mining industry Tuesday welcomed selection of Muhammad Bilal Khan Mohmand as new Chairman of All... Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:08am
E&T dept will begin online issuance of number plates: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon announced Wednesday that the Excise Department will begin the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:04am
CM pledges to address issues facing KPC housing schemes KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has assured the allocation of plots for 700 new members of the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:04am
Industry Governor vows full support to rice exporters KARACHI: Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori, Governor Sindh, has assured his full support to resolve the issues and... Published 03 Oct, 2024 08:03am
USA US press freedom under unprecedented pressure ahead of election, CPJ report finds NEW YORK: The safety of journalists in the United States is no longer a given as members of the media face a slew of... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:59am
Toshakhana-II case: Court defers indictment of IK, Bushra till 5th ISLAMABAD: A special court on Wednesday deferred indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:56am
Al-Qadir Trust case: Defence counsel’s request approved till today ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:55am
Ethiopian envoy, Minister discuss digitalisation, e-governance ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Ethiopia to Pakistan Jemal Beker Abdula called on Minister of State for IT and... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:54am
Mpox outbreak: Experts raising alarms on its potential impact on children KARACHI: As Monkeypox continues to spread globally, healthcare professionals are raising alarms about its potential... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:52am
Interest Rates FPCCI demands lowering policy rate to 9pc KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:50am
‘SBP supports digital transformation of financial sector’ KARACHI: Saleem Ullah, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), emphasised that as a regulatory body, ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:47am
Govt committed to enhancing healthcare access for women: Dr Mukhtar QUETTA: Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmed Bharath, Coordinator to the Prime Minister on National Health Services, has said the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:46am
Hearing of reference against Elahi adjourned till 17th LAHORE: An accountability court adjourned the hearing of a reference against PTI president and former Chief Minister... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:45am
Iran-Israel conflict: Islamabad calls for prioritising ME peace ISLAMABAD: As Iran has launched missile attacks on Israel, Pakistan on Wednesday expressed deep concerns over the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:43am
JI chief issues stern warning to govt LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has issued a stern warning to the government, urging it... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:34am
Petitions challenging SC Amendment Ordinance: LHC adjourns proceedings, seeks further arguments LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Wednesday adjourned the proceedings in two identical... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:34am
Qarz Mubarak! There is jubilation all around in government circles, The IMF has agreed on a $ 7 billion loan package at 5% per... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:14am
Facing a double-edged sword There has been a lot of discussion among analysts and news media about the amount of liquidity in the market and ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:10am
Companies Mobilink Bank introduces climate insurance to protect small farmers KARACHI: Mobilink Bank, Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, has introduced Climate Shock Insurance to... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:08am
Letters ‘Reckless Amendments?’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor headlined “Reckless Amendment” by this writer carried by the newspaper on... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:06am
‘Visible and verifiable actions’ EDITORIAL: It increasingly seems that the outside world is more worried about some of Afghanistan’s most pressing... Published 03 Oct, 2024 07:03am
Overhauling the economy EDITORIAL: Following the approval of the IMF’s $7 billion Extended Fund Facility for Pakistan, Finance Minister... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 07:22am
The urgent need to counter mob justice Both print and social media these days are painting a grim picture of the rising incidents of lynching and vigilante... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 07:27am
Bibi gets the war he wanted I said and I said, even sneaked it into editorials where the editor has the last say, that Iran would most ... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 07:27am
Govt promoting mechanization in agri sector: Minister LAHORE: The Punjab government is working on an ambitious programme for promoting mechanization in the agricultural... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Suspension of gas supply to CPPs by 2025: KCCI expresses dismay over govt decision KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Jawed Bilwani, while expressing sheer... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:45am
Nordic capitals: Blasts, shooting around Israeli embassies COPENHAGEN: Police in Denmark and Sweden said on Wednesday they were probing explosions and gunfire around Israeli... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Middle East Khamenei warned Nasrallah of Israeli plot to kill him DUBAI/BEIRUT: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned Hezbollah leader Syyed Hassan Nasrallah to flee... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
USA White House sides with union as US dockworker strike enters second day NEW YORK: President Joe Biden’s administration heaped pressure on US port employers to raise their offer to secure... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Don’t target us or Israel: US warns Iran at UN UNITED NATIONS: The United States warned Iran at the United Nations Security Council on Wednesday against targeting... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Malaysian PM given warm welcome on arrival ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday warmly received Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
PTI says will hold demo at D-Chowk tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The beleaguered Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said on Wednesday that it will stage a mammoth protest... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Gandapur heaps criticism on govt, its allies ISLAMABAD: Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Wednesday severely criticised the federal... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
PTI intra-party polls case: ECP says it has always shown ‘legal flexibility’ ISLAMABAD: Having rejected the legality of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intra-party polls thrice, the electoral... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
PM welcomes Dr Zakir Naik ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif welcomed renowned Islamic scholar Dr Zakir Naik during his visit to... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Name of Shibli removed from ECL, IHC told ISLAMABAD: The federal government, Wednesday, apprised the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that the name of Pakistan... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Naqvi approves security plan for upcoming SCO summit ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday approved the security plan for the upcoming Shanghai... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Transport fares again slashed in Punjab: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has stated that public transport fares have further been slashed in... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
SCO Summit: Tarar visits CDA HQs to review preparations ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar and Chairman of Prime Minister’s Youth Programme Rana... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
SUPARCO launches research centre in G-B ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission (SUPARCO) has launched the Space Applications... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Six top BLA terrorists killed in Harnai operation QUETTA: Security forces personnel have killed six top terrorists belonging to banned Balochistan Liberation Army... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Planning, Development & Special Initiatives: Senate body concerned over formation of Policy Board ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives expressed serious concern over... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
PTI rally not allowed owing to terrorism concern, SHC informed KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday directed Karachi-East DC to decide on the PTI’s request for ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Normal rainfall with slightly above average predicted for October KARACHI: The Met Office predicts near-normal rainfall with slightly above average temperatures for October,... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
NA speaker for adopting new technologies RAWALPINDI: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said Pakistan can achieve higher business standards by... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
LHC allows post arrest bail to Bhatti LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday allowed post-arrest bail to former principal... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Stocks Nikkei slumps as wider Mideast conflict dents sentiment TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended lower on Wednesday, as deeper tensions in the Middle East left investors... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
50 KP schools: China providing financial support PESHAWAR: KP Minister for Elementary and Secondary Education, Faisal Khan Tarakai has said that all kinds of... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Nawaz’s departure to London ‘deferred’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) President and former three-time prime minister Nawaz Sharif has decided to... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
CDA auctions 6 commercial plots ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), on Wednesday, successfully auctioned six commercial plots for... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Ministry issues urgent dengue advisory ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations has issued an urgent dengue advisory, following... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Rs5bn disbursed to beneficiaries so far: Disbursement of BISP first tranche thru JazzCash currently under way ISLAMABAD: The disbursement of first tranche of Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) through JazzCash is ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
CM inaugurates ‘Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar’ scheme LAHORE: Inaugurating the “Apni Chhat, Apna Ghar” scheme here on Wednesday, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (October 02, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (October 03, 2024)... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Rates Equities extend gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed on... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Energy ME conflict lifts oil prices NEW YORK: Oil prices edged up on Wednesday on worries that the escalating conflict in the Middle East could threaten... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Grains Wheat extends rally with weather, war risks in focus PARIS/CANBERRA: Chicago wheat rose further on Wednesday to set a new 3-1/2-month high as concern grew about drought... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Grains EU wheat rallies further PARIS: Euronext wheat climbed around 3% on Wednesday to a three-month high as news of a massive import deal by Egypt... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Energy US natgas prices firm NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 3% to a 16-week high on Wednesday on a decline in output in recent... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Commodities Copper makes gains on hopes for more China stimulus LONDON: Copper prices drifted higher on Wednesday, still basking in the glow of stimulus measures unleashed by top... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Commodities Gold rally pauses as focus shifts to US economic data NEW YORK: Gold eased on Wednesday, taking a breather after rallying in the last session on an escalation in the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 170,067 tonnes of cargo comprising 110,406 tonnes of import cargo and 59,661... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR37.546 billion... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (October 02, 2024)... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate loses Rs200 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Wednesday decreased the spot rate by Rs... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end lower as energy, materials drag COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Wednesday, dragged by energy and materials stocks. The CSE All-Share ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Stocks Wall Street inches up as Mideast tensions keep investors on edge NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged higher on Wednesday but were near two-week lows as investors watched... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Stocks Gulf markets retreat on heightened regional tensions DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday after Iran’s ballistic missile strike on Israel... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Stocks European shares end flat as rising energy shares offset concern over Middle East PARIS: Europe’s STOXX 600 ended flat on Wednesday as investors shied away from risk-taking amid more warfare in ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Stocks Hong Kong equities soar on China stimulus HONG KONG: Chinese property and financial companies led rally in Hong Kong stocks on Wednesday, as Beijing’s... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
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 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (October 02, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (October 02, 2024).... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 02, 2024).... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (October 02, 2024)... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (October 02, 2024). ======================================= ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (October 02, 2024). ==================================== ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Aurangzeb satisfied with Pakistan’s falling inflation Stresses the need for structural reforms to ensure sustainable stability Updated 03 Oct, 2024 02:05pm
Q1 exports surge 14.11pc to $7.875bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s exports increased by 14.11 percent during the first quarter (July-September) of current... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:08am
FBR begins implementation of transformation plan ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started implementation of transformation plan and changed... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:21am
Advised by World Bank, foreign consultant: Govt all set to overhaul PPRA Rules ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to overhaul PPRA Rules in the light of recommendations of an international... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:07am
Protected consumers to get power subsidy via e-vouchers ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety (MPA&SS) has decided to extend subsidy directly... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:16am
Conventional to Islamic mode: SBP sets new bank branch conversion criteria KARACHI: With a view to further facilitate banks in conversion of their branches, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:06am
OPEC+ panel sticks to output policy LONDON/DUBAI: A meeting of top OPEC+ ministers has kept oil output policy unchanged including a plan to start ... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
PML-N senator admits: ‘Constitutional amendments cannot be passed without JUI-F’ ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senator Irfan Siddiqui on Wednesday admitted that the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
IRSA projects 19pc water shortage for Kharif ISLAMABAD: IRSA Advisory Committee (IAC) has projected water shortage of 19 per cent for Kharif 2024-25, started... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:13am
Bilawal says tabling amendments after 25th will be difficult ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari expressed his fear that the tabling of the... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:18am
Hearing held by CCP on M&A case: Wateen and Jazz advance their arguments ISLAMABAD: Wateen Telecom Ltd and Jazz telecom presented legal arguments against the acquisition of Telenor Pakistan... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:11am
NPBs: encashment, conversion, redemption date extended KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced the extension in last date for encashment, Conversion or... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 09:19am
Innovation in banking drives economic growth: SBP governor KARACHI: Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmad, has said that innovation in banking is the future and... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Commodities Gold prices rise KARACHI: The local and international gold prices saw some momentum on Wednesday, as the global market crossed $2650... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Transformation plan & documentation: Traders to assist FBR in implementation ISLAMABAD: The General Body meeting of the Pakistan Lingerie Manufacturers and Traders Association took place here ... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 08:24am
Breakthrough in trade relations through formation of Pakistan-Russia Trade, Investment Forum ISLAMABAD: A major breakthrough has come out in the trade and business sector of Russia and Pakistan and for the... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures climb on weaker yen, firmer oil SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Wednesday, supported by a weaker yen and stronger oil prices. The Osaka... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures higher KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures jumped more than 4% on Wednesday, driven by gains in crude oil prices and... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
PSX warns investors of fraudulent social media groups KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) has alerted the investing public regarding the surge in fraudulent... Published 03 Oct, 2024 06:31am
PIDE seminar: Overregulation termed one of major concerns holding back economy ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar Wednesday while underlining Pakistan’s economic problems have said that... Updated 03 Oct, 2024 08:19am