Industry PSBA elects office-bearers KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Brokers Association (PSBA) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 04, 2024,... Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:30am
Cotton & Textile Steady trend seen on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Friday remained firm and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:26am
SCO summit security: Army deployed in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The government has deployed army in the federal capital for the security of the upcoming Shanghai... Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:26am
AKU celebrates teachers’ impact and contribution KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED) marked World Teachers' Day 2024 ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:24am
Bilawal lauds decision of hosting APC on 7th ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari welcomed the decision of the president and... Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:22am
Energy Energy mix: Global commitments restrict fossil fuel growth ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is facing a serious dilemma. It needs cheap energy which could be produced with indigenous ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:20am
Gandapur vows to reach D-Chowk despite all odds PESHAWAR: Brushing aside the heightened threat of arrest of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers by the... Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:20am
Chinese envoy, minister discuss key strategic initiatives ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Ambassador and the Minister for Planning discussed key strategic initiatives between the two... Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:19am
61pc surge in home int’l series rights for 2024-26 LAHORE: TransGroup FZE, pursuant to a public bidding process submitted the highest bid to attain series partnership... Published 05 Oct, 2024 07:12am
Europe Dozens arrested for migrant smuggling in Montenegro and Serbia BELGRADE: Montenegrin police arrested 13 people and were searching for several others suspected of smuggling ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Europe Inside Macron’s pitch meeting with Wall Street as budget woes mount NEW YORK/PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron has given top US financiers a candid assessment of his country’s... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Afghan women can seek refugee status based on nationality, gender: EU top court VIENNA: The European Court of Justice (ECJ) ruled Friday that nationality and gender are “sufficient” for an EU... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 07:06am
PTI always opposes national development: minister LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that PTI is a terrorist party with no connection to... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
President terms teachers as architects of society ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said that today we are observing World Teachers’ Day to celebrate the... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Officials ordered to enforce prices in markets across Hyderabad HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Bilal Ahmed Memon directed officials to enforce official prices in markets across... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
World Teacher's Day today: Nation should celebrate profound impact teachers have on people: Sadiq ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq called upon the nation to celebrate and appreciate the... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Malaysian PM meets COAS ISLAMABAD: Malaysian Prime Minister Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, met with General Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Kundi yearns for imposition of governors’ rule in KP ISLAMABAD: Shattered to bits by continued show of political muscles by very likes of Ali Amin Gandapur, Chief... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Chinese envoy, minister discuss key strategic initiatives ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Ambassador and the Minister for Planning discussed key strategic initiatives between the two... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
PDWP approves four uplift schemes worth Rs8.5bn LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Friday approved four schemes related to different sectors... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Centre to transfer Green Line bus service to Sindh by Dec KARACHI: The federal government will transfer the Green Line Bus Service to the Sindh government in December 2024,... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Gandapur gets transit bail in two cases PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Friday granted protective bail to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Speakers advocate adoption of effective THR strategies ISLAMABAD: A round table conference hosted by the Initiative on Risk-reduction & Dependable Alternatives (IRADA)... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Govt to observe ‘Solidarity Day with Palestine’ on 7th ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday decided to observe a “Day of Solidarity with Palestine” across the... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
NA body concerned about ‘irregularities’ in MDCAT ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services and Regulations has raised serious... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Bilawal welcomes APC on Palestine ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari welcomed the decision of the president ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Ground-breaking of first autism school in public sector LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif while laying foundation stone of the country’s 1st autism school... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
PTI’s protest: Punjab govt seeks Rangers’ assistance LAHORE: To tighten the security in the provincial capital on the eve of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s protest ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Israeli aggression: JI questions OIC motives KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Friday questioned the motives of the OIC and Arab League, as Israel has rolled out its war... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Post-monsoon rains expected in upper regions today KARACHI: The first post-monsoon rainy spell is set to bring thunder and strong winds to the country’s upper ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Bushra’s bail plea: IHC issues notice to govt ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices to the government in a bail petition of Bushra Bibi, the... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Gwadar Safe City project: minister irked by delays ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal expressed strong... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (October 04, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (October 05, 2024)... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Rates PSX: another milestone achieved KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday witnessed a bullish trend and hit another historic high on the back of... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Israel can’t attack ‘nuclear’ Pakistan: Khawaja ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif has said that Pakistan is an atomic country and no one including... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 11:10am
Speakers call to adopt effective THR strategies ISLAMABAD: A round table conference hosted by the Initiative on Risk-reduction & Dependable Alternatives (IRADA)... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Sindh CM expresses concern over detection of 7 polio cases KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a provincial meeting to review polio eradication... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Russian Deputy Chief of General Staff meets Gen Sahir RAWALPINDI: Colonel General Sergey Yurvavich Istrakov, Deputy Chief of General Staff of the Armed Forces of the... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Punjab to get new model of waste collection: Minister LAHORE: The Punjab Local Government and Community Development Department has devised a holistic plan to implement a... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq up after jobs data NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose slightly on Friday, with small-cap stocks outperforming the three main... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Stocks Abu Dhabi index extends losses ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi’s index closed down on Friday, extending losses into a seventh session amid tensions between... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Stocks European shares rise PARIS: European shares inched higher on Friday, supported by regional energy stocks after crude oil prices climbed ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Stocks HK shares reach again for 20-month peak SINGAPORE: Hong Kong stocks rose more than 2% on Friday, still cheering China’s massive economic stimulus... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Stocks Nikkei heads for weekly drop as Ishiba rattles markets SYDNEY: Japanese stocks headed for their steepest weekly fall in a month on Friday as Prime Minister Shigeru... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
The ‘last’ IMF programme? Nathan Porter, director of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) mission for Pakistan, in a recent interview... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 07:51am
Entire system needs a revamp Looks and feels like good news but then there is many a slip between the cup and the lip as the saying goes. We will... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 08:40am
Letters ‘Reckless Amendments?’ This is apropos letters to the Editor headlined “Reckless Amendment” by this writer carried by the newspaper on... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Partly Facetious: Biden backpedals “So Biden, now unambiguously a lame-duck president, said the US is in discussions with Israel on potential strikes... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (October 04, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (October ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (October 04, 2024). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (October 04, 2024).... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (October 04, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
World Bank places Pakistan in 4th quintile With respect to operational efficiency, Pakistan with a score of 65.90 is placed in the third quintile i.e. these economies exhibit a mix of strengths and weaknesses in their business environment Updated 05 Oct, 2024 12:52pm
Key indicators showing a positive trajectory: govt ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum, Dr Musadik Malik on Friday said the government achieved remarkable... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 09:24am
All set to export 0.1m tons of rice to Malaysia: Tarar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Ataullah Tarar, on Friday, said Pakistan is set to export 100,000 tons... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 02:45pm
PR awards contract of Thar coal mines-Port Qasim rail line ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR) has awarded the contract of constructing 105 kilometres long Tharparkar Railway... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 02:47pm
Rebasing of electricity tariffs likely from Jan 1 ISLAMABAD: The Federal government is likely to commence rebasing of electricity tariffs from January 1 each year... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 02:45pm
KE, AGP at odds over ‘subsidy data’ issue ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) and K-Electric (KE) are reportedly at odds over the provision of... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 02:46pm
Weekly SPI inflation up 0.44pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended October 03, 2024 increased by 0.44 per... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 02:43pm
Police clash with PTI activists; IK’s 2 sisters arrested ISLAMABAD: A nightmarish scenario was stocked in the offing for the government as thousands of charged followers of... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Reinforcement ahead of SCO moot: Military units sent to Islamabad from KP ISLAMABAD: Military contingents from Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) have been dispatched to reinforce the security setup in... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 09:27am
Dispute arises between FBR, AJ&K ISLAMABAD: A dispute has arisen between the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K) tax... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 09:28am
US rallies partners to tackle drug-resistant typhoid outbreak in Sindh KARACHI: To address the urgent threat of extensively drug-resistant (XDR) typhoid in Sindh Province, the United... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 08:30am
Commodities Gold prices rise KARACHI: The local gold prices posted a big gain on Friday following the international bullion value crossed $ 2,650... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Energy SSGC announces 24-hour gas holiday KARACHI: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has announced 24-hour gas holiday for all industries including their... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
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 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
‘World Investor Week’ launched: Youths offer unique opportunity to grow capital market: SECP chief KARACHI: The Chairman, Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), Akif Saeed, formally launched World... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Industry Nazir elected president of PCJCCI unopposed LAHORE: The renowned Business Leader Nazir Hussain, has been elected unopposed as President Pakistan China Joint... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Industry Tauqeer elected PPMA Chairman for 2024-26 term KARACHI: Tauqeer Ul Haq has been elected as the new Chairman of Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Industry LCCI urges govt to take steps to help fuel economy LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has called for measures to safeguard Pakistan’s... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Money & Banking Dollar pauses near six-week high ahead of US jobs data LODNON: The dollar hovered near a six-week high on Friday ahead of crucial jobs data that could dictate the path of... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: South Korean won, Taiwan dollar easier SINGAPORE: Emerging Asian currencies slipped on Friday, with the South Korean won and the Taiwan dollar weakening ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
‘Malaysian PM’s visit to help expand trade ties’ LAHORE: Terming the Malaysian PM visit to Pakistan as significant, analysts hoped that it will open new ... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Cut in petrol prices EDITORIAL: The cut in petrol and diesel prices for the fifth consecutive fortnight – amounting to total reduction... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Terrifying tit-for-tat in the Middle East EDITORIAL: All things considered; it was only a matter of time before Iran responded to Israel’s deliberate... Updated 05 Oct, 2024 07:48am
Industry HCCI demands withdrawal of infrastructure cess on exports KARACHI: Newly elected Hub Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Yakoob H Karim, ex-presidents Maqsood Ismail... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
‘World Investor Week’ marked on PSX with gong ceremony KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), under the aegis of World Federation of Exchanges (WFE), of which PSX is an... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Industry KCCI demands cut in Sessi’s social security contribution rate KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Jawed Bilwani has urged the Sindh... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Punjab govt earmarks Rs20bn for development of livestock sector LAHORE: The Punjab government has earmarked Rs 20 billion for the development of the livestock sector during the... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Issues facing PBC to be resolved: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, during his meeting with a delegation of the Pakistan Business... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am
Industry PAKSEA elects office-bearers KARACHI: As a result of biennial elections held for the term 2024-26, Mahmood Nara has been elected as Chairman of... Published 05 Oct, 2024 06:43am