IK, Gandapur & several others booked ISLAMABAD: The city police, on Monday, registered another case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:36am
CTD kills seven alleged terrorists LAHORE: The Punjab Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) killed seven terrorists of Fitna-ul-Khawarij during an... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:33am
Executive and courts bound to follow SC’s orders: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa said the executive and all the courts in Pakistan are bound to follow the... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:32am
NAPP revised in consultation with stakeholders: official ISLAMABAD: Coordinator to the Prime Minister on National Health Services and Regulation, Malik Mukhtar Ahmad, ... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:30am
Al-Qadir Trust scam hearing adjourned ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing Al-Qadir Trust scam case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:28am
LCCI chief urges govt, SBP to ensure ‘adequate’ facilitation LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President has urged the government and State Bank of... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:27am
‘100pc door-to-door waste collection will be ensured’: minister LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that under the new sanitation model, 100 percent... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:25am
‘Palestine Solidarity Day’ marked in Lahore LAHORE: Like other parts of the country, ‘Palestine Solidarity Day’ was marked on Monday, to raise voice against... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:22am
‘Australia, Pakistan should deal with climate change challenge together’ LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that Pakistan wants to collaborate with Australia to... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:18am
Haris to lead Shaheens in ‘ACC Men’s T20 Emerging Teams Asia Cup’ LAHORE: Mohammad Haris, who has featured in nine T20Is and six ODIs for Pakistan, will lead Pakistan Shaheens in the... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:15am
PFA disposes of 3,400 litres of adulterated milk LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Monday disposed of 3,400 litres of fabricated milk and lodged an FIR... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:13am
Punjab bans all visits to IK in Adiala Jail until 18th RAWALPIND: All visits to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder and former prime minister Imran Khan, including ... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:12am
Situation in Islamabad: Pakistan rejects Afghanistan’s stance ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday rejected the “frivolous statement” from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:08am
Mission to probe smashed asteroid launches despite hurricane MIAMI: Europe’s Hera probe successfully launched Monday on a mission to inspect the damage done by a NASA... Published 08 Oct, 2024 07:04am
Arabian Sea: NEOC issues cyclone alert ISLAMABAD: The National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) has issued an early alert regarding a developing... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:59am
Energy Oil rises 3pc as ME war risk makes investors cautious NEW YORK: Oil prices rose more than 3% on Monday, with Brent surpassing $80 per barrel for the first time since... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:57am
World Bank looking to free up emergency funds for Lebanon WASHINGTON: The World Bank is looking to free up emergency funds for Lebanon, potentially including up to $100... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Republicans lose bid to block Pennsylvania voters from ‘curing’ mail-in ballots NEW YORK: Pennsylvania election officials will be able to notify voters of any mistakes in their mail-in ballots and... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
US duo win Nobel for gene regulation breakthrough STOCKHOLM: US scientists Victor Ambros and Gary Ruvkun won the Nobel Prize in Medicine on Monday for their discovery... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Hezbollah missiles hit Haifa, Israel steps up bombings in south Lebanon OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: Hezbollah fired rockets at Israel’s third largest city Haifa on Monday as Israeli ... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pope slams ‘shameful’ failure of diplomacy in Mideast VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis on Monday slammed the “shameful inability” of world powers to end the conflict in the... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
PDP calls to end rural-urban quota system from Sindh KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor termed the rural-urban quota only in Sindh province a... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
MQM-P hints at supporting constitutional amendments KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) Chairman Dr Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui on Monday hinted at ... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Met predicts rain with strong winds LAHORE: The meteorological department has predicted rain with strong winds and thunder in different parts of the... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Mehwish Ali shines at ‘Nordic Junior Open Squash Championship’ LAHORE: Mehwish Ali, a 15-year-old rising star in the world of squash, has made the nation proud by winning a gold... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
LHC disposes of plea filed against Makhdoom brothers LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Monday directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
KP Govt condemns sealing of KP House PESHAWAR: Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Information and Public Relations, Barrister Dr. Mohammad... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Hamas shattered the dreams of those who recognise Israel: JI ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan chief Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said on Monday that Hamas shattered the dreams ... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
‘PTI’s efforts to create unrest fails’ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, on Monday, stated that Pakistan... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
IT & Telecommunication Ministry: Contract appointment of two senior officers extended ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved extension in contract appointment of two senior officers of the... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
ATC grants pre-arrest bail to Salman Raja till 16th LAHORED: Anti-Terrorism Court on Monday granted pre-arrest bail to PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja till... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
ATC denies physical remand of 129 PTI leaders, workers LAHORE Anti-Terrorism Court on Monday denied police physical remand of 129 PTI leaders and workers including General... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Space Week 2024: Ahsan for connecting teachers, students with science, tech education ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal said that connecting teachers and students with... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Lawyers’ convention rejects judicial package ISLAMABAD: An ‘All Pakistan Lawyers Convention’, Monday, passed a resolution rejecting judicial package and... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Parties reiterate commitment to Palestinian cause ISLAMABAD: All Parties’ Conference (APC) declared that Pakistan would continue extending political, diplomatic, ... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
PTI explains why it has boycotted APC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday boycotted an all parties’ conference (APC) on Palestine, ... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Release of confiscated goods: PCA South summons CEOs of KICT, QICT KARACHI: The Directorate of Post Clearance Audit (PCA), South has summoned CEOs of Karachi International Container... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Passengers from small cities: DG CAA vows improved travelling facilities KARACHI: In a significant move to enhance air travel connectivity across Pakistan, the Director General of the Civil... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
South Asia Five die of suspected heat stroke at IAF event in Chennai CHENNAI: At least five people died of suspected heat stroke in India’s southern city of Chennai on Sunday at an... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Europe ‘Dark day’: Victims mourned around the globe on Oct 7 anniversary PARIS: Mourners and leaders around the world on Monday voiced horror and a desire for peace at tearful memorials... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (October 07, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 08, 2024)... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
SAFWCO disburses relief funds to 4,000 flood victims HYDERABAD: Among the 4 thousand poor families affected by the floods of 2022 in the 4 union councils of Mansoora,... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Agriculture and Allied Agri sector: Punjab govt to leverage Australia's expertise: Minister LAHORE: The Punjab government is looking to leverage Australia's expertise in agriculture and livestock to enhance... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Misuse of public resources: Petition filed in PHC for disqualification of KPK CM Gandapur PESHAWAR: A petition on Monday filed in the Peshawar High Court (PHC) seeking the disqualification of Khyber... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Rates PSX skyrockets to new peak KARACHI: A bullish trend continued as Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday hit historic highest-ever levels on the back... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Too much and too early “I have come to the conclusion that proverbs are regional, if not country specific.” “Really, and this... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Letters Kamala Harris’s Achilles’ heel: the faltering economy Being in the US and experiencing the pre-election excitement and frenzy is an incredible experience. Unlike in our... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
The impact of reduced cotton production on rural economies and country’s balance of payments The basic rule of economics is clear: global demand drives global production, and countries with a comparative... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 08:40am
Battlefield Islamabad What was proclaimed by Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) leaders as a peaceful march on Islamabad to demand, among... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 08:37am
Emerging negative factors There is an air of general optimism about the economy today. The Extended Fund Facility of $7 billion was approved ... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 08:11am
Stocks Wall Street falters on rising yields, geopolitical risks NEW YORK: US stock indexes fell on Monday, pressured by rising Treasury yields as markets recalibrated expectations... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Stocks European stocks eke out small gains, Orsted shines PARIS: European stocks eked out marginal gains on Monday, with Orsted topping the STOXX index as Norway’s Equinor... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Stocks HK shares hit over 2-1/2-year high SINGAPORE: Hong Kong shares hit their highest in over two-and-a-half years on Monday, with tech and tourism stocks... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Stocks Nikkei rallies on weaker yen TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average jumped more than 2% on Monday, supported by a weaker yen and Wall Street’s... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 222,454 tonnes of cargo comprising 111,371 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (October 07, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (October 07, 2024) . ==================================== BR... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (October 07, 2024) . ======================== Open Bid... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (October 07, 2024) .... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (October 07, 2024) .... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (October 07, 2024)... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (October 07, 2024) . ======================================= Offset... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Cotton & Textile WWF advocates for sustainable, organic cotton farming KARACHI: In a bid to tackle the environmental toll of one of Pakistan's most resource-intensive crops, WWF-Pakistan... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Energy LESCO’s crackdown against power thieves continues LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has launched crackdown on power thieves and 135,000 suspects... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Telecom services deteriorate as CMOs meet KPIs partially ISLAMABAD: Amid deteriorating telecom services in the country, Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) partially met key... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 09:24am
SHC asks FBR to withdraw recovery notices issued to SOEs ISLAMABAD: Sindh High Court (SHC) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to withdraw all recovery notices... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 09:10am
Ministry seeks proposals from REAP with a view to achieving export target ISLAMABAD: Commerce Ministry has sought proposals from Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) to achieve... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 09:10am
Gang exploits dormant taxpayer identities to commit Rs81bn fraud KARACHI: A cybercrime gang, allegedly facilitated by current and former PRAL and FBR officials, has exploited... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 02:38pm
Constitutional violations by judges demand accountability: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa emphasised that judges must be held accountable for decisions that violate... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 09:09am
Chinese diplomatic mission launches emergency plan ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: Following the killing of two of its nationals in a terrorist attack in Karachi a day ago, China... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 09:08am
Govt resolves to punish Majeed Brigade ISLAMABAD: Describing the incident of terrorism near Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport as an attack on... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 08:47am
Commodities Gold prices inch up KARACHI: The local gold prices inched up on Monday with the global bullion value standing slightly over $2650 per... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures dip SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures slipped on Monday, weighed down by prospects of an implementation delay in a key... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil reverses losses KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early losses to end higher on Monday for a second consecutive... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Commodities Chicago corn falls for third session SINGAPORE: Chicago corn lost more ground on Monday and soybeans slid 1% as a stronger dollar and expectations of... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 43.722 billion... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Energy US natgas prices slide to one-week low NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% to a one-week low on Monday on expectations Hurricane Milton will cut... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Commodities Copper under pressure ahead of China stimulus briefing LONDON: Copper prices rose on Monday as hopes for improving demand in top consumer China provided support ahead of a... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Commodities Gold retreats on strong dollar, fading hopes of big US rate cut NEW YORK: Prices eased on Monday as the US dollar held strong and recent employment data prompted investors to scale... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (October 07, 2024)... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate gains Rs200 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Monday increased the spot rate by Rs 2,00... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Money & Banking Sindh Bank to issue Benazir Hari Cards KARACHI: The Sindh government has decides to issue Benazir Hari Cards through Sindh Bank. In this regard, an... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
SECP registers 2,617 new companies in September ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,617 new companies during September... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Industry Industrial zones: Rs10bn two flyovers will be constructed: Dharejo KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce, Jam Ikramullah Dharejo Monday said the Sindh government... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Industry Wheat transportation from Punjab: PFMA KP warns of protest against ban PESHAWAR: Flour millers from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa warned of launching a protest against unconstitutional restrictions... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Pakistan needs to finance budget deficit thru external borrowing, non-bank borrowing: study ISLAMABAD: Pakistan needs to finance the budget deficit through external borrowing and non-bank borrowing as these... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Industry KATI greets Qandhari for STEVTA board member nomination KARACHI: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has extended warm congratulations to its former... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Market outlook event: Economic outlook improved in this fiscal: experts KARACHI: Pakistan's economic outlook has improved since the start of this fiscal year, experts said in a Market... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Hubco likely to follow suit: Four IPPs ink deal to annul pacts early Government shows willingness to pay previous capacity dues of five IPPs Updated 08 Oct, 2024 09:29am
CPEC power projects: All set to ink $16bn debt re-profiling pacts during Li’s visit Government of Pakistan (GoP) has proposed debt reprofiling for CPEC projects under a win-win arrangement Updated 08 Oct, 2024 01:20pm
Working group to be formed to project country’s stance globally ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced to establish a working group comprising experts and its teams... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 08:48am
CCP grants approval: PSPC acquires 100pc equity stakes in NSPC ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the acquisition of 100 percent equity shares of... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 09:27am
Industry PSMA-KPK elects Abbas Sarfaraz as Central Chairman ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) has elected Abbas Sarfaraz Khan as the... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Companies NBP wins ADB Disability Inclusion Champion Award 2024 KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan has won the prestigious Disability Inclusion Award 2024 from the Asian ... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Exploration, uplift: PPL Asia reaches settlement with MdOC KARACHI: PPL Asia, a subsidiary of Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has reached a settlement with Iraq’s... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Article 63-A EDITORIAL: A five-member Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa hearing a petition... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 07:39am
World Bank places Pakistan in fourth quintile EDITORIAL: The World Bank in its recent report titled Business Ready placed Pakistan in the fourth quintile, one up... Updated 08 Oct, 2024 07:41am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends flat MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended nearly unchanged on Monday, sidestepping a decline in its regional peers and pressure... Published 08 Oct, 2024 06:46am