Students protest ‘rape’ incident on college premises LAHORE: Students of a private college staged massive protests both inside and outside their campuses in the city,... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:13am
Private Cadet College in Hummak: 11 girl students recovered from college hostel ISLAMABAD: In response to reports of abuse and harassment against the CEO and Commandant of a private Cadet College... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:11am
JI rejects ‘constitutional amendments’ KARACHI: Central Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday rejected the proposed amendments to ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:10am
Militant attack on funeral kills 4 policemen PESHAWAR: Suicide bombers dressed as women in burkas killed four police officers on Monday as they stormed a remote... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:08am
Separate counter for journalists set up in Pindi Hospital RAWALPINDI: A separate counter for journalists has been established in District Headquarters Hospital, Rawalpindi,... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:07am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 349,003 tonnes of cargo comprising 193,906 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:06am
Post-arrest bail pleas of three PTI leaders dismissed LAHORE: An anti terrorism court on Monday dismissed post-arrest bail pleas of PTI-Lahore secretary general Awais... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:04am
Punjab govt to initiate reforms in crop reporting, floriculture LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has decided to carry out reforms in its crop reporting, floriculture... Published 15 Oct, 2024 09:02am
WCLA launches guided tour of Lahore Fort LAHORE; The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has launched a guided tour of the Lahore Fort in which the hidden... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:58am
World Anatomy Day marked at FJMU LAHORE: An exhibition of posters, models, paintings and a seminar was organized by the Department of Anatomy at... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:57am
FDA, WASA, PHA, Municipal Corporation directed to solve problems of Faisalabad FAISALABAD: Chairperson Punjab Chief Minister’s Directorate of Inspection and Monitoring, Evaluation and Feedback... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:56am
Companies TPL Trakker launches exclusive discount for Shell cardholders KARACHI: TPL Trakker, a leader in vehicle tracking solutions announced collaboration with Shell Pakistan to provide... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:54am
PPP, MQM reach consensus on moving forward with constitutional amendments ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leaders reached consensus on moving... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:51am
Commodities Iron ore futures climb SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures climbed on Monday as prospects of further fiscal stimulus from China lifted sentiment in... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:48am
Tarar lists successes in foreign policy, economy ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Ataullah Tarar, on Monday, highlighted Pakistan’s... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:47am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil erases early gains KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early gains to close lower on Monday, as the contract tracked... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:42am
ADB appoints Xiaoqin Fan as new country director for Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) Monday appointed Xiaoqin (Emma) Fan as new country director for Pakistan... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:38am
Sindh Home Minister for forming body to probe KPC incident KARACHI: Sindh Home Minister Ziaul Hasan Lanjar on Monday directed IGP Ghulam Nabi Memon to form a committee to ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:34am
Commodities Gold prices inch up KARACHI: The local gold prices inched up on Monday with silver standing firm, traders said. At the week open, gold... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:32am
Climate-resilient management of land & resources: Call to empower rural women to play role HYDERABAD: On the occasion of the International Day of Rural Women, the Hari Welfare Association (HWA) emphasized ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:30am
‘Dining in the dark’ marks White Cane Safety Day KARACHI: In a groundbreaking display of solidarity and empathy for the visually impaired community, Khaas Foodz and... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:23am
Italian Navy Carrier Strike Group visits Karachi KARACHI: The Italian Navy Carrier Strike Group comprising Aircraft Carrier ITS CAVOUR and Frigate ITS ALPINO, ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:19am
JPMC, Sports in Pakistan join Pinktober movement KARACHI: Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) has partnered with Sports in Pakistan partnered to join the ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:14am
KATI proposes adoption of ‘Charter of Karachi’ KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has proposed the adoption of a “Charter of Karachi”... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:13am
Pakistan, England start 2nd Test today LAHORE: Pakistan and England will feature in the second Test match commencing today at the Multan Cricket Stadium.... Published 15 Oct, 2024 08:10am
MSPIDA officials, leaders condemn murder of trader KARACHI: Chairman of the All Pakistan Motorcycle Spare Parts Importers and Dealers Association (AP-MSPIDA), Sohail... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Sealing of SIM franchise: LHC issues notices to FIA LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday issued notice to Federal Investigating Agency (FIA) on a petition against ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Sindh launches Hari Card: Bilawal for equal provincial representation, judicial reforms KARACHI: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), has called for equal representation for... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 02:49pm
‘Judicial dictatorship’ established in country: Punjab PA Speaker LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan on Monday said that there is evidence that some respected... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:41am
Ministry orders strict security measures for SCO summit ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior on Monday directed the district administration to make extraordinary security... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
‘Constitutional Amendment is long overdue’: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that the 26th Constitutional Amendment... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Capital City police on high alert for SCO summit ISLAMABAD: The city police on Monday put security on high alert in the wake of the 23rd Shanghai Cooperation... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Middle East Saudi eyes electric jets to reach Makkah, new resorts RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s flag carrier is turning to a cash-strapped German firm for electric jets to service routes... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
China, Russia pledge to strengthen military cooperation BEIJING: The Chinese and Russian defence ministers pledged on Monday to deepen cooperation between their two... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
South Asia Afghan Taliban vow to implement media ban on images of living things KABUL: Afghanistan’s Taliban morality ministry pledged Monday to implement a law banning news media from ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Middle East Iran top diplomat meets senior Huthi official in Oman MUSCAT: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met a senior official from Yemen’s Iran-backed Huthi movement in... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Saudi’s MbS will not attend Russia’s BRICS summit MOSCOW: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is not expected to attend the Russian-hosted BRICS summit later this... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Middle East UN urges Mideast ceasefires to avert ‘major regional war’ GENEVA: The UN stressed on Monday the urgent need for ceasefires in both Lebanon and Gaza to avert a broader ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Light rain forecast for lower Sindh KARACHI: The weather depression over the Central Arabian Sea is expected to travel to Oman coast as it produced ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Donations for Gaza, Lebanon: SBP opens ‘PM’s Relief Fund’ account KARACHI: Following the directives of the federal government, the State Bank of Pakistan has opened “Prime Minister’s... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:46am
Sharjeel for completing Red Line BRT project ahead of schedule KARACHI Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has directed that the Red Line BRT project should be completed... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:45am
USA Harris targets Black men with new economic proposals WASHINGTON: Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, concerned about slipping support from Black voters,... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (October 14, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 15, 2024)... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Chinese premier lands amid security lockdown ISLAMABAD: Capital was under strict security lockdown as Chinese Premier Li Qiang landed in the city on Monday ahead... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Sindh reports 106,684 malaria cases in last week KARACHI: Sindh has reported a sharp spike in malaria cases as the province has reported over 100,000 cases of the... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Rangers deployed in capital, Rawalpindi and Attock ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Interior has deployed Rangers in the federal capital, Rawalpindi and Attock in wake of ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Private college incident: No girl reported to police yet: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that in a private college incident, no girl has reported ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
PFA disposes of 1,800 litres of substandard milk LAHORE: In a bid to control the wicked practice of milk adulteration, the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) continued its... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Adiala is our Guantanamo’ “He is an equal opportunity destroyer.” “Excuse me?” “I am marveling at God-given aptitude to a single... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 07:21am
Macroeconomic projections of IMF, WB There have been two very recent sets of macroeconomic projections for Pakistan. The first is in the IMF Staff Report... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
State vs. citizens The twists and turns preceding and accompanying the holding of the Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement’s (PTM’s) Jirga in... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 07:11am
Letters Economic challenges can be overcome through creative thinking The economy is not getting better. It will not get better until full scale structural reforms of the economy take... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Role of ICTs in agribusiness management Information and communication technologies have revolutionized numerous sectors, and agribusiness is no exception.... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 07:20am
Country losing billions due to agri mismanagement—I Pakistan, an agrarian economy, is currently grappling with an alarming crisis of low crop yields, resulting in the... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 07:53am
Stocks S&P 500, Dow notch fresh record highs NEW YORK: Wall Street rose on Monday, with the S&P 500 and the Dow touching fresh intraday record highs, as... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Stocks STOXX 600 ends at two-week high with eyes on earnings PARIS: European stocks ended Monday’s choppy session at a two-week high ahead of corporate earnings and a European... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Stocks China stocks rally slows as stimulus sugar-hit subsides SHANGHAI: China’s stock markets pressed ahead in heavy trade on Monday as stimulus promises lifted property ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Stocks IT, banks boost Indian shares BENGALURU: Indian information technology (IT) and bank stocks lifted domestic shares on Monday, while investors... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Rates Stocks dip on profit-taking KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed in... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (October 14, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (October 14, 2024).... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (October 14, 2024).... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (October 14, 2024)... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (October 14, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (October 14, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
SCO summit: all eyes are now on Islamabad Meeting to be attended by China, India, Iran, Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Mongolia and Turkmenistan Updated 15 Oct, 2024 09:29am
Gwadar International Airport virtually inaugurated: Currency swap among 14 accords inked with China ISLAMABAD: In order to further boost economic growth and productivity in multiple sectors including security,... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 03:29pm
Economy, trade, environment and socio-cultural linkages: Key decisions to be taken to boost intra-SCO ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is all set to host two-day meeting of the Council of the heads of government of the Shanghai... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 02:49pm
Failure to clear power sector receivables: Fearing credit loss, CPPA-G seeks extension of IFRS-9 exemption ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought three years’ extension in exemption on... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 03:29pm
Companies Google signs nuclear power deal SAN FRANCISCO: Google on Monday signed a deal to get electricity from small nuclear reactors to help power ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Taxes Tax return filing deadline extended ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the last date for filing of income tax returns, ie, up to... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Companies VEON's BoD approves plan to move HQ to Dubai: Jazz ISLAMABAD: Jazz, Pakistan's leading digital operator and VEON's leading operating company, Monday, announced that... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Processing for change of jurisdiction of taxpayers: FBR implements FTO recommendation to introduce online module ISLAMABAD: After receiving hundreds of complaints, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented a key... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 09:14am
Pakistan’s tech sector aims for export boost through GITEX Global in Dubai DUBAI: Shahid Iqbal, Executive Director of Pakistan-based Premier Cables, had high praise for GITEX Global,... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 01:45pm
Gitex Global 2024 begins as Dubai highlights push to diversify economy DUBAI: The 44th edition of GITEX GLOBAL 2024 — one of the world’s largest technology and startup events — commenced... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 01:46pm
To be shared with IMF: MoF asks ministries to submit 17 SOEs’ makeover plans ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has sought restructuring/business plans of 17 State Owned Entities (SOEs) from... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 02:50pm
Sales tax fraud: Five senior companies’ officials held ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Intelligence & Investigation-Inland Revenue has arrested five senior... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 09:15am
UK pledges regulatory overhaul in bid to lure wary investors LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised on Monday to scrap regulation that holds back economic growth ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Stock market: what it means to be cautious EDITORIAL: Pakistan Stock Market (PSX) is on a consistent rise. There are elements of re-rating of country risk by... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Much ado about a jirga EDITORIAL: It’s a good sign that the federal and KP (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) governments found the good sense to hold... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 07:15am
Money & Banking US dollar hits nine-week high NEW YORK: The US dollar hit a nine-week high on Monday in thin trading, continuing its bullish trend in the last few... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Money & Banking Asian currencies tepid against stronger dollar BENGALURU: Asian stock markets rose and currencies lost momentum on Monday as investors assessed China’s... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Money & Banking Indian rupee slips to record low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee slipped to an all-time low on Monday, weighed down by a fall in most Asian peers and strong... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
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 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (October 14, 2024). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 15 Oct, 2024 06:47am
Companies Jubilee Life signs MoU with PFN to sponsor three Pakistan Insurtech Summits KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance, Pakistan’s largest private insurer, recently signed on MoU with the Pakistan... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:52am
Taxes Repeated maladministration to taxpayers: FTO directs FBR to take action against RTO Rawalpindi officers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to take immediate action... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:28am
Companies ABHI partners with People™ to enhance employee financial wellbeing with EWA KARACHI: ABHI has signed an agreement with People™, to offer earned wage access (EWA) to the clients of People™.... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:53am
Stocks PSX says 14th auction for GIS on 18th KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday announced that the 14th Auction of GoP Ijarah Sukuk (GIS) is planned to ... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:30am
Companies Bahra Electric and Pakistan Cables sign MoU to develop energy sectors ISLAMABAD: Bahra Electric and Pakistan Cables Limited signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:53am
AKUH wins ‘Best Hospital of the Year’ award KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) has been honoured with the prestigious ‘Best Hospital of the Year... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:31am
Industry Next phase of CPEC, SCO can be real game-changers: FPCCI KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has explained that next phase of China – Pakistan Economic Corridor... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:35am
Bano Qabil launches first job portal KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi’s free IT programme for youth, Bano Qabil, has launched its first job portal,... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:35am
Fazl says consensus on amendments in sight TANDO ALLAH YAR: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman said on Monday that the parties have... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:55am
Industry Industrial zones to be facilitated through ‘MIP’: Brig Asad KARACHI: Administrator Pakistan Economic Zone Development and Management Company (PEZDMC) Brigadier Muhammad Asad,... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:39am
Palestinian students arrive to acquire medical and dental education LAHORE: Twenty-seven more Palestinian students arrived in the country to acquire medical and dental education on... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 08:26am
Companies Abacus honoured at ‘Common-wealth at 75’ celebration in London LAHORE: Abacus, an internationally renowned professional services company, has been recognised in the prestigious... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 09:01am
SCO meeting: Arrival of heads of state a welcome event: Maryam LAHORE: Welcoming all the distinguished participants of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation’s (SCO) Summit, Chief... Updated 15 Oct, 2024 09:05am