PDP demands govt accelerate work on Karachi Safe City project KARACHI: Expressing concern over organized terrorist activities in Karachi, particularly the recent car bomb attack... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:25am
Kazakhstan PM arrives ISLAMABAD: To attend the meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in Pakistan, the Prime Minister of... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:24am
President hosts lunch for Li ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, Tuesday, hosted a luncheon in honour of Chinese Premier Li Qiang. Prime... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:19am
IK’s personal physician not allowed to enter Adiala Jail ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan’s personal physician was not allowed to enter the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:17am
Pakistan calls for action against ‘transitional organised crime’ VIENNA: The 12th session of the Conference of Parties (COP) to the UN Convention against ‘Transnational Organized... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:14am
Sindh: massive investment expected in next few years KARACHI: With improved and business-friendly policies, the Sindh government is expecting massive investment in the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 08:01am
Companies PTCL Group reports 15.3pc YoY revenue growth KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the leading telecom and ICT services provider in the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 07:59am
Constitutional amendments: PPP, JUI-F reach consensus over proposed draft KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) and JUI-F reached consensus over proposed constitutional amendments draft... Published 16 Oct, 2024 07:55am
15 varsities participate in PCB-HEC Inter-varsity cricket championship HYDERABAD: The PCB-HEC Inter-University Cricket Championship (Zone K) kicked off on Tuesday at the cricket ground of... Published 16 Oct, 2024 07:51am
Ali sisters win at ‘Hungarian Junior Squash Open 2024’ LAHORE: Pakistan’s rising squash star, Mehwish Ali, has won her 25th Gold medal at the Hungarian Junior Squash ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 07:49am
Free travel for special persons holding ‘Himmat Card’ LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced free travelling for special persons. Persons holding the Himmat Card can... Published 16 Oct, 2024 07:43am
Turkey urges ‘sanctions’ against Israel ANKARA: Turkey’s foreign minister on Tuesday called for sanctions against Israel, urging the international... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Goal to end extreme poverty by 2030 ‘out of reach’: World Bank WASHINGTON: A global target of ending extreme poverty by 2030 is “out of reach,” said the World Bank on Tuesday,... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
UN decries ‘worst restrictions’ on Gaza aid GENEVA: Conflict-ravaged Gaza appears to be facing the worst restrictions on aid since the Israel-Hamas war began... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Belarusian PM meets COAS ISLAMABAD: Belarusian Prime Minister Roman Golovchenko praised the Pakistan Armed Forces for their significant... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Debutant Ghulam hits century to defy England in second Test MULTAN: Kamran Ghulam hit a superb century on his debut to guide Pakistan to 259-5 on the opening day of the second... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Alleged rape case in college: CM seeks detailed report within 48 hours LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif constituted a seven members high-powered committee, to investigate... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Punjab PA witnesses heated debate over student harassment cases LAHORE: A heated debate erupted in Punjab Assembly on Tuesday over student harassment cases, with opposition members... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
PDWP approves five uplift schemes LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved five development schemes worth more than 8... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
11,000 cows to be distributed among rural women in southern Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab government is set to distribute 11,000 cows among rural women in South Punjab, aiming to empower... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
CM seeks details of illegal housing schemes from LDA LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz has sought details about illegal housing schemes from LDA. The CM chaired... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:53am
Dengue virus spreading at alarming rate in ICT ISLAMABAD: The dengue virus spread in the federal capital is continuing at an alarming rate as in the past 24 hours,... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Minister opens upgraded CPLC Call Centre KARACHI Sindh Home Minister Zia Ul Hassan Lanjar has inaugurated the upgraded CPLC Call Center 1102 during his visit... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:58am
New Gwadar Airport: Technical Acceptance ceremony held KARACHI: The Technical Acceptance Ceremony for the New Gwadar International Airport was held at Jinnah International... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Better livelihood demanded for protection of rural women HYYDERABAD: On International Rural Women’s Day, Sindh Community Foundation (SCF) organized a seminar in Matiari... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
PTI boycotts proceedings of parliamentary panel ISLAMABAD: The maddening buzz surrounding the controversial constitutional amendment has refused to be coffined with... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Industry Labour bodies will not be allowed to ‘blackmail’ industries: Sindh minister KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Labor and Human Resource, Shahid Abdul Salam Taheem, assured industrialists at a... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:57am
Special song to welcome SCO summit guests ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting on Tuesday released a special song to warmly welcome the... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:57am
CM directs for implementation of minimum wages PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has ruled out compromise on the rights of the labourers ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Asia Myanmar armed group claims captured another town on China highway BANGKOK: Fighters from a Myanmar ethnic armed group have seized another town along a strategic highway to China, the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
South Asia TV channels in Afghan province stop showing living things KABUL: At least two TV channels in a northern Afghan province stopped showing images of living beings during their... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Europe Macron says Israel PM ‘mustn’t forget his country created by UN decision’ PARIS: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu should not forget his country was created as a result of a... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Asia China warns against ‘further escalation’ of Korean peninsula tensions BEIJING: China on Tuesday called for all parties on the Korean peninsula to avoid a “further escalation” after... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (October 15, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (October 16, 2024)... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Rates PSX on strong positive note KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday closed on strong positive note with healthy gains on the back of... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pak-Russia joint exercise begins ISLAMABAD: The seventh edition of the Pakistan-Russia Joint Exercise Druzhba-VII, focusing on counter-terrorism... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
ATC allows bail to 30 PTI workers LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court on Tuesday allowed bail to thirty PTI workers Asama Niazi and others in case of... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
LHC approached on harassment of female students LAHORE: A citizen has approached the Lahore High Court regarding the alleged incidents of harassment of female... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Meeting with brother: IHC to hear plea of IK’s sister tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear Imran Khan’s sister’s petition seeking directions to allow... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Stocks Wall Street loses ground as chip, oil stocks plummet NEW YORK: Wall Street slipped on Tuesday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq leading the decline, as a slump in ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Stocks Tech stocks hurt STOXX 600, ASML logs biggest one-day drop FRANKFURT: European shares posted their biggest one-day drop in over two weeks on Tuesday, weighed by technology... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Stocks China stocks slide as investors await fiscal spending details SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks fell on Tuesday as the frenzied rally that drove them to multi-year highs a week ago ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Stocks Nikkei hits multi-month peak on Wall Street boost TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose above the 40,000-point level on Tuesday, to touch a three-month high, as... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 205,762 tonnes of cargo comprising 146,365 tonnes of import cargo and 59,397... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Letters Trump’s election: plunging Middle East into a World War Zone Donald Trump is focusing on predominantly white voters, wealthy corporations, and influential lobbies, especially... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
‘Constitutional court’ part of party’s manifesto, says Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that the establishment of a Federal... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Country losing billions due to agri mismanagement—II Outdated farming techniques: Pakistani farmers continue to rely on obsolete and labour-intensive farming techniques,... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:34am
WCLA completes conservation project of Lahori Gate in 11 months LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has completed the conservation project of the Lohari Gate, which... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
WAPDA's skipper Iftikhar fined LAHORE: Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)’s skipper Iftikhar Ahmed has been charged 50-per cent of his... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
MPA Marvi Rashdi visits SU HYDERABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) MPA and Parliamentary Secretary of Universities & Boards Department... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
LHC seeks report from FIA on all cases against IK’s sisters LAHOIRE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday sought report from the FIA till October 21 on a petition of Shahraiz... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘I am guilty of being shallow and yellow’ “I plead guilty.” “Whether you plead guilty or innocent doesn’t matter - the nature of your crime merits a military... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 07:24am
When trust goes down… Business goes down. Stock market goes down. Growth goes down. These are the hot news ingredients that become... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:39am
ISMO: A game-changer for Pakistan’s electricity market? In a significant step toward reforming Pakistan’s power sector, the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) recently... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:31am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (October 15, 2024).... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (October 15, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (October 15, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Petrol’s price remains unchanged; diesel’s hiked ISLAMABAD: The government Tuesday increased the price of high speed diesel (HSD) up to Rs 5 per liter effective from... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 03:43pm
Top leaders from SCO member states attend dinner ISLAMABAD: The top leaders from Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states especially those of China,... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:38am
Insurance cos: SECP hikes minimum required amount of paid-up capital ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has increased the minimum required amount of... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 09:25am
‘Constitutional amendment’: NA, Senate sessions likely tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The government has convened sessions of the National Assembly and the Senate on October 17 to seek... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:37am
Banking customers: Mohtasib provides over Rs1bn relief KARACHI: The monetary relief of over Rs 1.06 billion, by disposing of 18,836 complaints, has been provided by the... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 09:26am
Energy US natural gas prices down NEW YORK: US natural gas futures held near a three-week low on Tuesday on expectations mild weather over the next ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Grains Corn, soy and wheat ease further PARIS/CANBERRA: Chicago corn and soybean futures fell for a fourth straight session on Tuesday to multi-week lows as... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Commodities Copper hits three-week low LONDON: Copper prices sank to a three-week low on Tuesday, pressured by confusion about the scale of stimulus... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Energy Oil prices plunge 4pc HOUSTON: Oil prices tumbled more than 4% to a near two-week low on Tuesday due to a weaker demand outlook and after ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Commodities Dalian iron ore ticks up on firmer steel exports SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures prices edged up on Tuesday, as stronger steel exports and hopes of further fiscal... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 35.118 billion... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures climb SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Tuesday, supported by a softer yen and prospects of further fiscal... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil extends declines KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, pressured by weakness in... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Commodities Gold oscillates as stronger US dollar limits upside NEW YORK: Gold seesawed within a narrow range on Tuesday, restrained by a strong dollar, with geopolitical and... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (October 15, 2024)... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Cotton & Textile Volume of business improves on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained easy and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Commodities Gold falls marginally KARACHI: The local gold prices lost some value on Tuesday as the global bullion market fell close to $2650 per ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
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 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (October 15, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (October 15, 2024).... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (October 15, 2024)... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
SCO summit begins under tight security Over 12,674 personnel including capital police, paramilitary forces, and Rangers deployed in Islamabad’s three tiers for protection Updated 16 Oct, 2024 09:30am
No bilateral talks: Jaishankar’s visit centres only on SCO summit ISLAMABAD: India’s External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar landed here on Tuesday to attend the two-day... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 03:45pm
Joint statement issued; Any bid to disrupt Sino-Pak ties bound to fail ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to continue to deepen cooperation in various fields and enhance efforts to... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 03:45pm
‘Take and pay’ mode: Govt tailors four customised options for 18 IPPs ISLAMABAD: The government experts are said to have tailored four options of ‘take and pay’ mode to be offered to 18... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 03:44pm
Zardari, Li vow to deepen strategic ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have reaffirmed their commitment to further deepen strategic cooperation across key... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:34am
Controversial law: Govt seeks bipartisan support ISLAMABAD: The maddening buzz surrounding the very essence of the controversial constitutional amendment has refused... Updated 16 Oct, 2024 08:35am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends little changed MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended little changed on Tuesday as the slump in crude oil prices offset the impact of... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Money & Banking Dollar weakens against major currencies NEW YORK: The US dollar weakened against major currencies on Tuesday, due in part to technical factors, taking a... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Money & Banking Asian FX loses ground on dollar strength BENGALURU: Asian currencies faltered on Tuesday, with the Thai baht and Philippine peso leading the decline, as the... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
SBP to celebrate ‘Women Entrepreneurship Day’ on Nov 19 KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will celebrate Women Entrepreneurship Day (WED) on November 19, 2024. ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Fatima Fertilizer and ZTBL sign MoU to enhance financial access for smallholder farmers LAHORE: Fatima Fertilizer Company Limited and Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) have entered into a groundbreaking... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Pakistan’s tech sector reaps huge returns at GITEX, Dubai: PSEB acting CEO DUBAI: Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) Acting CEO Zeeshan Khattak said the country’s tech companies are... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Companies PQAMC announces Rs1.1508/unit dividend for Pak-Qatar Monthly Income Plan KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Asset Management Company Limited (PQAMC) is a leading dedicated Islamic Asset Management Company... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Industry HCSTSI Acting President expresses concern over damaged roads in Hyderabad HYDERABAD: Acting President, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry, Ahmed Idrees Chohan, has... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Hosting SCO meeting termed ‘a diplomatic milestone’ KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) President Khawaja Mehboob-ur-Rehman has termed Pakistan’s hosting of the ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Zardari for enhancing bilateral trade with Kyrgyzstan ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari said that there is a need for enhancing bilateral trade in various sectors and... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Industry LCCI says FBR raids disrupting business environment LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has strongly condemned the Federal Board of Revenue’s ongoing... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
SCO summit to promote regional trade: PCJCCI LAHORE: Nazir Hussain, President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) said that the ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Industry MoC, TDAP hold informative session on CBAM KARACHI: Ministry of Commerce (MoC) of Pakistan and TDAP in collaboration with European Commission arranged an... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am
IMF says global public debt to top $100trn, growth may accelerate WASHINGTON: The world’s total public debt is set to exceed $100 trillion this year for the first time, and may ... Published 16 Oct, 2024 06:58am