Technology prevails Technology; the strongest resource of our times, is grossly mis-understood in the Islamic World. While technology... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:15am
The clock ticks to Israel’s reply The panic attack in the crude oil market must have lit up Sleepy Joe’s phone with frantic calls from the Treasury as... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:15am
Relentless crimes against humanity EDITORIAL: As Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza entered second year on October 8, conscientious citizens in various... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:15am
External borrowing EDITORIAL: Reports indicate that the government has managed to secure 1.2 billion dollars under the Saudi Oil... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:15am
Biden, Netanyahu speak on Israel plans WASHINGTON/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: US President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Algeria bars France from wheat import tender as relations sour PARIS: Algeria excluded French companies from a wheat import tender this week and required that participating firms... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
PSEB: Capacity-building ordered ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for IT and Telecommunications Shaza Fatima Khawaja has directed the management of... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Hurricane Milton could cost insurers up to $100bn LONDON: Hurricane Milton could result in losses of up $100 billion for the global insurance industry, creating a... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
South Asia Kashmiri journalist released on bail after more than two-year detention NEW DELHI: The Committee to Protect Journalists welcomes the release of Kashmiri journalist Sajad Gul on ... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Israel ramps up Gaza shelling, blocks aid routes GAZA: The Israeli army intensified shelling of northern Gaza and closed roads, preventing the delivery of aid, the... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
US considers break-up of Google in landmark search case NEW YORK: The US said on Tuesday it may ask a judge to force Alphabet’s Google to divest parts of its business,... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Deceased Chinese were not part of IPP talks: Finance Division ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has clarified media reports linking the two deceased Chinese engineers killed in an... Updated 10 Oct, 2024 09:21am
IK’s focal person goes missing ISLAMABAD: Intizar Hussain Panjotha, the focal person for jailed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Sherry for introduction of IDCs as global accountability measure Islamabad, Oct 9: Senator Sherry Rehman, chairing a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change, has... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Plea against ‘amendments bill’ filed in SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to declare the proposed Constitutional Amendments bill, unconstitutional... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
SCO summit: Pakistan will be at center stage of world diplomacy: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said Pakistan will be at the center stage ... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Govt to curb Chinese people’s movements during SCO summit ISLAMABAD: Authorities are seeking to curb movements of Chinese citizens during the Shanghai Cooperation ... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Rights groups slam govt for blocking activist’s US travel ISLAMABAD: Human rights advocates including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Malala Yousafzai criticised Pakistan on... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Scorching weather likely for another 5 days KARACHI: The prevailing daytime scorching weather is expected to continue in Karachi for another five days, as... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
LPG Action Committee threatens to go on strike KARACHI: The head of the LPG Action Committee, Haider Ali, has threatened to call for a city-wide LPG strike. He... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
PM’s Relief Fund for Gaza, Lebanon notified ISLAMABAD: The government has notified the establishment/ opening of Prime Minister’s Relief Fund for Gaza and... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
5 ‘dacoits’ killed in ‘encounter’ in Karachi KARACHI: In an alleged police encounter near Manghopir area of Karachi, five suspected dacoits were killed, police... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Ayesha takes oath as first woman Ombudsman in Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan on Wednesday administered oath to Ayesha Hamid as Ombudsman ... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
1.7m farmers get ‘Kissan Card’: minister LAHORE: Over 170,000 farmers have so far received ‘Kissan Card’, under the Chief Minister Punjab’s initiatives... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Mountaineer Shehroze creates history LAHORE: Pakistan’s most esteemed mountaineer Shehroze Kashif (22) has etched his name in history by summiting... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Elahi denies reports of plea bargain with NAB LAHORE: Former Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has denied the reports circulating in media regarding his... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Four mentors to be involved in U-19 Women’s T20 Tournament 2024 LAHORE: Four of the five mentors who worked in the Bahria Town Champions One-Day Cup 2024 will be involved in the... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Constitutional amendments may be passed before CJP Isa’s retirement: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has emphasized that the government will want... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Monal Restaurant demolition case: Judge who issued stay order against SC verdict suspended ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, suspended Judge Inamullah, who issued a stay order despite the... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Lt-Gen Akhtar Satti (retd) takes oath as FPSC chairman ISLAMABAD: Lt General Akhtar Nawaz Satti (retired) took oath as Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC) chairman.... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Action will be taken against PTM’s ‘facilitators’: Naqvi ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Wednesday said the government will not permit the outlawed Pashtun... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
NA, Senate sessions likely next week ISLAMABAD: After failing to pass “Constitutional Package” last month due to lack of the required number, the... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
PM asks FBR, others to deal with smuggling challenge effectively ISLAMABAD: In a decisive move to intensify the government’s ongoing anti-smuggling campaign, Prime Minister... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Pakistan seeks UNICEF help in vaccine manufacturing amid rapid rise in polio cases ISLAMABAD: Following the recent rapid increase in polio cases, the government of Pakistan has sought the cooperation... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (October 09, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (October 10, 2024)... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Rates Index ticks up KARACHI: A bullish trend continued as Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday hit new highest-ever level, however ... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Veteran politician Elahi Bux Soomro passes away KARACHI: Elahi Bux Soomro, a former Spea-ker of the National Assembly and one of Pakistan’s most senior... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Maryam calls for diplomacy with India to tackle smog ISLAMABAD: The chief minister of Punjab Maryam Nawaz called for “climate diplomacy” with neighbour and ... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
KP cabinet approves amendments, projects and reforms PESHAWAR: The provincial cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has taken significant decisions during its 15th session held... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Infant food safety: challenges After the 18th amendment in the Constitution of 1973, food authorities emerged in the provinces to regulate food... Updated 10 Oct, 2024 03:33am
The PTI versus Yellow Vest protests of France During my tenure as Press Minister in France, I witnessed firsthand the chaos of the Yellow Vest movement, which... Updated 10 Oct, 2024 03:30am
Stocks Wall Street rises, inflation data in focus NEW YORK: The main stock indexes turned higher in a choppy trading session on Wednesday as investors awaited the... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Stocks STOXX 600 closes higher with focus on interest rate cuts PARIS: European stocks settled higher on Wednesday, bouncing from losses in the previous session as investors... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Stocks China’s share rally as investors await more stimulus SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks tumbled on Wednesday alongside their Hong Kong peers, as investors booked profits after a... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Stocks Nikkei gains on tech, China boosts TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Wednesday, as tech stocks tracked their US peers higher and renewed... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 111,224 tonnes of cargo comprising 59,581 tonnes of import cargo and 51,643 tonnes... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: PTI protesters hiding in hospitals? “The case of the disappearance of Gandapur.” “Indeed, the way the airwaves are focused on his disappearance... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
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 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (October 09, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (October 09, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (October 09, 2024).... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 09, 2024).... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (October 09, 2024)... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (October 09, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (October 09, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Refined POL items and solar power: Chinese team to explore deals with PD today China Asia Economic Development Association expected to invest up to $13 billion in a Free Trade Zone in Pakistan over the next five years Updated 10 Oct, 2024 11:51am
ADB EDs assure support to structural reforms, stabilise economy ISLAMABAD: Asian Development Bank (ADB) Executive Directors assured continuous support to Pakistan on government’s... Updated 10 Oct, 2024 08:48am
RMB, FDI, export-oriented enterprises: GFZ may be granted exemption to initiate pilot project ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to exempt Gwadar Free Zone (GFZ) from Import and Export Order and Foreign... Updated 10 Oct, 2024 09:11am
Reform agenda, structural benchmarks: Govt reaffirms its commitment ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb has reaffirmed the government’s commitment... Updated 10 Oct, 2024 09:14am
ISMO: CCoE approves proposal by power division ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE), headed by the Prime Minister, has approved the along-awaited... Updated 10 Oct, 2024 09:13am
SBP regulatory affairs: Finance minister says MoF shouldn’t intervene ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Wednesday, that the Ministry of Finance should not intervene... Updated 10 Oct, 2024 08:47am
FBR collects Rs647m as POS services fee since July ’23 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected Rs 647 million under the head of point-of-sales (POS)... Updated 10 Oct, 2024 08:46am
Seeking assistance, apex court wonders whether it can retain ‘dam fund’ money ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court directed the federal government and the Wapda to assist, if can it retain money... Updated 10 Oct, 2024 09:12am
Ginners’ body, PPMA discuss issues with minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan has held discussions with Pakistan Ginners Association and... Updated 10 Oct, 2024 09:15am
KSA investment minister arrives ISLAMABAD: Minister for Investment of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Sheikh Khalid Bin Abdul Aziz Al Faleh arrived in... Updated 10 Oct, 2024 08:45am
IT exporters eye Singapore market KARACHI: Pakistani IT companies exporting IT and IT-enabled services are exploring their potential in Singapore’s... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
‘The looming Iran-Israel war’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor by this writer carried by the newspaper yesterday. I would like to add to ... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Commodities Gold prices decline in local market KARACHI: The local gold prices slumped on Wednesday, reflecting a sharp fall in the global bullion value hovering... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Commodities Japan rubber futures recover on global weather concerns SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures regained their footing on Wednesday, buoyed by concerns of wet weather disrupting... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Commodities Palm oil falls ahead of Malaysia’s supply-demand report KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Wednesday, reversing earlier gains, as market participants awaited... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 41.843 billion... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Energy Oil falls as swelling US supply counters ME and hurricane risks NEW YORK: Oil fell by more than $1 a barrel on Wednesday on rising US crude inventories, while the risk of supply... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Commodities Gold eases for sixth session as dollar marches upward NEW YORK: Gold retreated for the sixth straight day on Wednesday on an advancing dollar and diminished expectations... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (October 09, 2024)... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate decreases by Rs500 to Rs17,700 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Wednesday decreased the spot rate by Rs500 per... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Q1 remittances up 39pc to record $8.8bn YoY KARACHI: The country has received highest-ever quarterly workers remittance inflows of $8.8 billion during the first... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Agri tax collection from coming July: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that legislation for imposition of tax on... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Companies Shell: takeover regulations KARACHI: Shell Pakistan Limited has announced that Wafi Energy Holding Limited (the acquirer) has fulfilled its... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
CAP to hold ‘Future of retail business summit & expo’ on 17th LAHORE: The Chainstore Association of Pakistan has announced to hold 4th ‘Future of retail business summit and... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Industry KCCI deptts to operate every Friday for full day KARACHI: To better serve the business & industrial community, the Management of Karachi Chamber of Commerce ... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Taxes FBR warns officers against non submission of declaration of assets ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has warned that any officer who failed to submit Declaration of Assets... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Taxes Senate panel briefed ‘Proposed ‘NTA’ to end corruption within FBR’ ISLAMABAD: The proposed National Tax Authority (NTA) - an automated tax agency would end corruption and... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Money & Banking HBL wins ‘Best Conventional Bank of the Year Excellence Award’ KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has awarded HBL the accolade of the... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Companies PTCL launches Pakistan’s first 800G WDM system in partnership with Huawei ISLAMABAD: PTCL Group, Pakistan’s top integrated ICT provider, has achieved a major milestone by successfully... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Industry Exports of Pakistan’s iconic handmade carpets: Motiwala explains criticality of innovation LAHORE: The Chief Executive of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Zubair Motiwala has emphasized the... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Industry Investment from Saudi Arabia will be a game changer: LCCI LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday appreciated the government for paving the way for investment ... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Money & Banking Dollar edges up to two-month highs NEW YORK: The US dollar edged higher on Wednesday ahead of the release of records from the Federal Reserve’s... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am
Money & Banking Asian currencies eke out gains on muted dollar BENGALURU: Most emerging Asian currencies gained ground against a muted dollar on Wednesday as investors stood on ... Published 10 Oct, 2024 03:03am