Islamabad at standstill ISLAMABAD: The warning shots fired by interior minister Mohsin Naqvi fell on deaf ears as thousands of diehard... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 01:25pm
Over dozen PTI lawyers held for violating Section 144 LAHORE: The Lahore police arrested over a dozen lawyers belonging to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Saturday... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 01:24pm
Dubai’s Emirates Airlines bans pagers, walkie-talkies DUBAI: Dubai’s Emirates Airlines has banned passengers from carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on its flights,... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Biden says ‘not confident’ of peaceful US election WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said Friday he was not confident the US election in November would be peaceful,... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Karachi set to receive Rs218bn this year: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, during a meeting with the elected body of the National Press Club... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 09:58am
South Asia Indian foreign minister rules out bilateral talks at SCO summit MUMBAI: India’s foreign minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar will not discuss bilateral relations when he visits... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Dozens of police personnel injured in clashes with PTI supporters ISLAMABAD: Over 80 police personnel have been injured in clashes with supporters of jailed former Prime Minister... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
JI steps up criticism of govt LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has criticised the government for creating a martial law-like... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Landowners to get adjustment in land acquisition compensation LAHORE: In a significant development, the landowners have got adjusted compensation for land acquired for public... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Maryam pays tribute to teachers LAHORE: Labelling the teachers as the real architects of a society, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said ... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Oral evidence cannot outweigh documentary proof: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court held that oral evidence cannot outweigh documentary proof, as it is a well-established... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Non-bailable arrest warrants issued against Gandapur ISLAMABAD: A local court on Saturday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Sindh minister makes wild allegation against PTI founder ISLAMABAD: Sindh Information, Excise and Transport Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon Saturday claimed that Pakistan... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Taxes Imposing more taxes for generating more revenue no solution, says analyst KARACHI: Ateeq Ur Rehman economic & financial analyst said that imposing more taxes for generating more revenue... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
President, PM pledge support to improve education system ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have expressed their firm resolve to support... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Graduation ceremony at PU: Students urged to help govt overcome economic challenges LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Finance Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that commerce students have to play a role to... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
PPP, JI urge people to express solidarity with Palestinians LAHORE: General Secretary Pakistan Peoples’ Party Central Punjab Syed Hassan Murtaza and Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Crime rate on the decline, IGP tells businesspeople KARACHI: Ghulam Nabi Memon, IG Sindh Police, informed business community that crime is on the decline in the city as... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities CBOT wheat, soy and corn fall as dollar rallies CHICAGO: Chicago wheat dropped for a second day on Friday, moving further from a 3-1/2 month high reached this week... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Copper surges on improved labour data from US LONDON: Copper prices rose on Friday after US job growth accelerated in September to show solid recovery in economy.... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities EU wheat falls further from highs PARIS: Euronext wheat was lower for a second day on Friday, retreating further from three-month highs as traders... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities French maize harvest still to get going as rain continues PARIS: Farmers had harvested just 2% of this year’s grain maize crop by Sept. 30, well behind the usual pace, data... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Gold falls as stronger US jobs data shrinks hopes of big Fed rate cut NEW YORK: Gold prices slipped on Friday after a stronger-than-expected US jobs report poured cold water on... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil surges on ME conflict KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher and recorded a weekly gain on Friday, driven by a widening... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 34.449 ... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Weather conditions remain poor for winter grain sowing in Ukraine KYIV: Weather conditions in September remained unfavourable for already started winter grain sowing in Ukraine,... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (October 05, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (October 06, 2024).... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Indicators showing positive growth, says Jam ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan on Saturday said that in the country all economic indicators... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 01:22pm
World Bank rates $400m education project as satisfactory ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the implementation progress of the “Higher Education Development in Pakistan... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 01:22pm
Economy: govt now expressing great happiness Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar says the world is acknowledging the country’s viable economic policies Updated 06 Oct, 2024 05:06pm
Lahore: PTI protesters, police clash LAHORE: Isolated clashes took place between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf supporters and the law enforcing agencies... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
1,320 MW coal plant: PQEPC threatens to halt operations ISLAMABAD: Port Qasim Electric Power Company Limited (PQEPC) has threatened to shut down operations of its 1,320 MW... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 09:59am
North Waziristan encounter: Lt-Col, four other soldiers embrace martyrdom RAWALPINDI: A Lieutenant Colonel among five valiant soldiers of the Pakistan Army on Saturday embraced martyrdom... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 09:59am
IHC asks govt to ensure no ‘unlawful’ protest is held in ICT ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the Secretary Ministry of Interior and chief commissioner federal... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 10:00am
Immovable properties: FTO sets deadline for revision of valuations ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has issued a notice to the Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) ... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 01:23pm
Confiscated goods worth millions stolen from KICT, QICT KARACHI: A huge quantity of confiscated goods including machine parts, electronic items and aluminium sheets worth... Updated 06 Oct, 2024 10:00am
PAD taking practical steps to control smog: Secy LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department is taking practical steps for smog control, said Secretary Agriculture... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Much-needed reforms in UN Every year, during September, world leaders from the 197 UN member countries gather in New York for the United... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
CTD arrests 18 ‘terrorists’ of banned outfits LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Punjab foiled a major terror plan by arresting 18 terrorists... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
CTD arrests 18 ‘terrorists’ of banned outfits LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Punjab foiled a major terror plan by arresting 18 terrorists... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Naqvi asks Gandapur not to disrupt law, order ahead of SCO summit ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, in a press briefing at D-Chowk on Saturday, warned the Pakistan... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Incidents of car theft, robberies increase in capital city ISLAMABAD: The incidents of car theft and robberies increased manifold in the capital city during the last week, as... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
PBF notifies its officials for KP, Swat PESHAWAR: The Executive Committee of Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has appointed Mariam Iqbal and Haji Iftikhar ... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Letters ‘The ‘last’ IMF programme?’ Business Recorder op-ed writer Farhat Ali deserves a lot of commendation for presenting a highly informed ... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Gold prices fall slightly Karachi: The local gold prices lost some momentum on Saturday, as the global bullion value fell close to $2650 per... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Sugar rush leads world food prices to jump in Sept ROME: The United Nations’ world food price index jumped in September, data released on Friday showed, posting its... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Turkish flour mills seek relaxation of wheat import ban ISTANBUL: Turkey’s flour mills are seeking a relaxation of the country’s ban on wheat imports, the mills’... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Energy US natgas snaps five-week winning streak on demand concerns NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased on Friday, snapping a five-week winning streak on weaker demand outlook even... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down on stronger yen SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures posted their fourth straight weekly gain, even as the market closed slightly ... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (October 05, 2024)... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate gains Rs200 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday increased the spot rate by Rs... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (October 05, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Media under pressure in US EDITORIAL: With the right to freedom of expression protected by the First Amendment to its constitution once the US... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Water availability EDITORIAL: Now that ample rain has ensured sufficient water availability for Kharif season, federal and provincial... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Industry PSMA-PZ elections 2024-26 held LAHORE: Chaudhry Muhammad Aslam of Pattoki Sugar Mills has been elected Chairman Pakistan Sugar Mills Association... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Taxes LCCI urges FBR to release tax refunds LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Saturday has urged the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
IMF loan not sufficient to overcome challenges: UBG patron-in-chief HYDERABAD: SM Tanveer, Patron in chief of the United Businessmen Group (UBG), stated that Pakistan has entered into ... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Prices of kitchen items in Islamabad soar WoW ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items, especially perishable items owing to roads blockages following... Published 06 Oct, 2024 02:44am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points