NA likely to pass 26th Constitutional Amendment on Saturday ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)-led government and Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) are in a hurry ... Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:21am
SC dismisses plea seeking declaration against proposed constitutional amendment upon withdrawal ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) dismissed petition seeking declaration against the much-touted 26th proposed... Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:20am
Automation of development processes: Gilgit-Baltistan govt ink agreement with KIU ISLAMABAD: The Government of Gilgit-Baltistan has made significant advancements by inking an agreement between... Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:19am
Cause-list of IHC’s several judges cancelled ISLAMABAD: The cause-list of several judges of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday was cancelled for hearing... Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:15am
Digitally-empowered city: CDA chief reviews various initiatives ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Ali Randhawa, chairman of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), on Thursday, reviewed various... Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:14am
Bilawal pays tributes to Karsaz martyrs ISLAMABAD: Chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has paid tributes to the martyrs of the... Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:13am
Shehbaz meets Zardari ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with President Asif Ali Zardari at the President House to discuss the... Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:09am
26th Constitutional Amendment to be presented in Senate today ISLAMABAD: Amid allegations of kidnapping and harassment of opposition lawmakers in an attempt to get them defect... Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:08am
26th Constitutional Amendment Bill: Govt accused of offering massive amounts of money to PTI MPs ISLAMABAD: As the controversial 26th constitutional amendment bill is set to be tabled in Parliament this week, the... Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:04am
PTI acquiesces to formation of constitutional bench ISLAMABAD: All parliamentary political parties especially Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) agreed on Thursday to form ... Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:02am
United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals: Ahsan says will establish 17 task forces ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal announced to establish 17... Published 18 Oct, 2024 08:00am
Stocks PSX raises over Rs1trn via Ijarah Sukuk KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday announced achieving a significant milestone - the issuance of GoP... Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:59am
Consensus reach on constitutional amendment: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan while talking to senior journalists during an informal meeting... Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:56am
‘Honhaar Scholarship Programme’: CM to award 30,000 scholarships every year LAHORE: 18th Oct (today) is the last day for the registration of Rs 130 billion “Honhaar Scholarship Programme”... Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:55am
Sindh CM urges universities to prioritise quality education objective KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a consultative meeting with university... Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:51am
Zardari, Nawaz & Gillani: AC seeks report from NAB on jurisdiction of Toshakhana case ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, sought a report from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)... Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:50am
Alkhidmat Foundation awarded Human Rights Award LAHORE: In acknowledgment of its significant contributions to humanitarian efforts domestically and internationally,... Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:49am
KU, other varsities in Sindh: Govt urged to resolve financial issues to facilitate students KARACHI: Expressing serious concern over financial issues of the government-run universities in Sindh, especially ... Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:44am
Industry Proposed mini-budget rejected: Govt urged to slash power rates by 9pc LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry's top officials, Zakki Ejaz and SM Tanveer,... Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:43am
Guidelines for health professionals about social media issued LAHORE: The Punjab Health Department has issued fresh guidelines for doctors, nurses and paramedical staff on the ... Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:40am
The case for judicial reforms As Pakistan navigates its intricate constitutional landscape, judicial reform has become a pressing issue. The... Published 18 Oct, 2024 07:01am
Towards ‘Take and Pay’ contract settlement Energy prices have increased tremendously which has created controversy and unrest in the country. IPP (Independent... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Letters Judiciary regains its strength The recent Supreme Court judgment represents an unprecedented act of defiance against the previously unquestioned... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:54am
Net metering: Balancing the scales—II In the previous piece of this essay, we observed that although there are fuel cost savings of 6.29% when we utilise... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:51am
Takeaways from the SCO summit EDITORIAL: Full marks to the Pakistani government for braving security threats and political turmoil and holding a... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:48am
IMF programme: flawed architecture EDITORIAL: The IMF’s approach to reforming economies that seem perpetually trapped in its programmes is proving... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:44am
IMF’s risk assessment: eyes half shut The first coronavirus outbreak – SARS – in the shape of epidemic happened around the beginning of this century.... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:41am
SCO, IMF & reforms Hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Islamabad by Pakistan on October 15-16, 2024 was a ... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:38am
Public money ‘must be at core’ of new climate pact: UN PARIS: The UN’s climate chief said Thursday that money from rich countries “must be at the core” of a new deal... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
South Asia Probe urged into reported killing of Afghan migrants on Iran border PARIS: Amnesty International and UN special rapporteurs on Thursday called for a transparent probe into reports that... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
UN report says 1.1bn people in acute poverty UNITED NATIONS: More than one billion people are living in acute poverty across the globe, a UN Development Program... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
250 people arrested: Educational centres to be shut in Punjab today LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed Section 144 in the province for two days October 18 and 19, besides... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 08:32am
Assassination plot: US says India has removed alleged agent WASHINGTON; The United States said Wednesday it had been informed by India that an intelligence operative accused of... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
WCLA completes conservation project of Kashmiri Gate LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has completed the conservation project of the Kashmiri Gate, one... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
SBP beat SNGPL to win President’s Cup One-Day tournament 2024-25 LAHORE: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) beat the defending champions Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) in... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
50 years of Tarbela Dam: Pakistan Post issues commemorative postage stamp worth Rs50 LAHORE: The Pakistan Post issued commemorative postage stamp worth 50 rupees to mark 50 years of Tarbela Dam. A... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Sindh & Balochistan: One arrested, 4,400 illegal gas connections removed KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) continued to tighten the noose on gas theft miscreants through multiple... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Tarar tells National Assembly: No non-Pakistani issued any CNIC or passport ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting, Attaullah Tarar on Thursday informed the lower house of the... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
School adoption: Minister’s letter receives positive response from Sindh PA KARACHI Positive progress has been made in response to a letter written by Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
By-election in PB-8 Sibi: Last date for receipt of applications of postal ballot papers fixed as 28th ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has fixed the last date for receipt of applications of postal... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
PDA, PFA host national dialogue on World Food Day LAHORE: Speakers at a national dialogue underscored the importance of food security as vital to national stability... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Maryam assailed for ‘charge-sheeting’ PTI in her press conference LAHORE: Opposition leader in the Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmad Khan Bhachar castigated Punjab Chief Minister Maryam... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Alleged rape of female student: LHC summons IGP with updated report on protests today LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Chief Justice (CJ) Aalia Neelum on Thursday asked Inspector General of Police (IGP) to... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Ramzan Sugar Mill case against Shehbaz, sons transferred to AC court LAHORE: An accountability court on Thursday transferred a Ramzan Sugar Mill reference against Prime Minister Shehbaz... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Senate witnesses protestations against ‘abduction’ of MPs ISLAMABAD: Amidst reports that the much-hyped yet highly controversial constitutional amendment would finally land ... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Sharjeel pays tributes to Benazir’s bravery HYDERABAD: Senior Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Excise Taxation Sharjeel Inaam Memon addressed... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Trump, Harris back on friendly ground after tough interrogations WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris headed to the swing state of Wisconsin on Thursday while Donald Trump took to the ... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Middle East Israel strikes Syria, US pounds Huthis in Yemen OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel struck a Hezbollah target in Syria on Thursday, a war monitor said, and the United States... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (October 17, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (October 18, 2024)... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Rates Profit-taking ensues KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday remained under selling pressure and closed on a negative note as... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Energy Conical baffles: SSGC’s clarification about installation charges in gas bills KARACHI: This clarification is being issued in context to the installation charges of conical baffles in ... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Why in the world did you kick me out of the prime minister’s house? “It reminds me of the Israel American relationship.” “I know the nature of that relationship – the tail wags... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Stocks Gulf bourses close lower ahead of Q3 earnings DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Thursday as investors await more third-quarter earnings amid... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Stocks Chip stock rally, upbeat retail sales data boost indexes NEW YORK: Wall Street rose on Thursday, with the S&P 500 and the Dow briefly reaching record highs, as chip... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Stocks European shares close higher after ECB lowers interest rates PARIS: European stocks closed less than 1 percent away from record high levels on Thursday after the European ... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Stocks China stocks end lower on lack of support for property sector SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks closed lower on Thursday, as a lack of fresh stimulus from a closely-watched... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Stocks Nikkei closes lower as chip stocks drag TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed lower on Thursday, as chip stocks slid despite industry star TSMC... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Grains India rice prices hold near 1-year lows BENGALURU/MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOI AND BANGLADESH: Rice export prices in India held near their lowest level in more than... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 93,529 tonnes of cargo comprising 44,016 tonnes of import cargo and 49,513... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Energy Oil prices lower NEW YORK: Oil prices were down slightly on Thursday as investors waited on developments in the Middle East, while... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Energy US natgas prices up on higher demand, ahead of storage report NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Thursday on forecasts for higher demand next week than... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (October 17, 2024)... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Cotton & Textile Small business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained easy and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 31.205... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
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 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (October 17, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (October 17, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (October 17, 2024).... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (October 17, 2024).... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (October 17, 2024)... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (October 17, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (October 17, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Macroeconomy: Structural challenges persist: SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that a host of structural impediments continue to pose challenges... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:24am
Global energy price variations pose risks: SBP projects 2.5-3.5pc growth KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has said that uncertainty on the economic front has reduced and... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:38am
First review of IMF commitments: MoF evaluates progress across ministries concerned ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry is reportedly taking stock of progress from the concerned ministries for first... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 02:54pm
Failure to sign BSPs, finalise OPMs: Nepra issues show-cause notices to CPPA-G, NTDC Says CEO of Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed may also specify if would like to be heard in person Updated 18 Oct, 2024 03:40pm
GST fraud allegations: Leading cos’ CFOs go into hiding ISLAMABAD: The chief financial officers (CFOs) of companies allegedly involved in sales tax fraud have apparently... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 02:53pm
Islamabad striving for 13.5pc tax-to-GDP ratio, US told ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Thursday, while reiterating the... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:24am
SC orders transfer of Dam funds to federal govt’s Public Account ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) directed relevant authority to transfer the amount in Dams Fund’s account... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 02:54pm
Aug LSM output up 4.68pc MoM ISLAMABAD: The Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) sector’s output has witnessed an increase of 4.68 per cent for August... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:25am
Forex reserves up $64m to $16.11bn KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by $64 million to stand at $ 16.11 billion... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Nawaz tells Indian journalists: Jaishankar’s visit could be start of normalising ties with India LAHORE: Terming the participation of Indian foreign minister in the SCO summit as a good sign, Pakistan Muslim... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:23am
Tax returns filed by CFOs: FBR lifts affidavit filing condition ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has withdrawn a major condition of filing of affidavits (tax period... Updated 18 Oct, 2024 09:25am
‘Balanced, transparent, business supportive sales tax system is a must’ FAISALABAD: A balanced, transparent, compliant and business supportive sales tax system is imperative and FBR as ... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
‘Foreign debt burden has increased to above $130bn’ LAHORE: “Pakistan has been pushed into a Debt Trap; new loans are being acquired to pay the old ones. The foreign... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Tax refunds not favour but legitimate right of business community: FTO LAHORE: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah has said that the tax refunds are not a favour but ... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Gold prices hit fresh high KARACHI: The local and international gold prices continued to hit all-time high on Thursday, as the global bullion... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Coffee trading stays quiet in Vietnam HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG, (Indonesia): Trading activities in Vietnam have not picked up yet as traders are waiting for... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Dalian iron ore slops on higher global supply SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures prices dropped on Thursday to their lowest in more than two weeks, as higher... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures close flat SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures ended flat on Thursday, as investors assessed the impact of a delay in a key EU... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Copper at three-week low LONDON: Copper prices fell on Thursday to their lowest in more than three weeks as funds exited industrial metals ... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Gold hits record high NEW YORK: Gold prices charged to an all-time high on Thursday, as expectations of more interest rate cuts by the US... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil falls KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed down on Thursday after rising in the previous session, weighed down... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
ECB cuts rates again as euro zone economy stagnates BRUSSELS: The European Central Bank cut interest rates for the third time this year on Thursday, saying inflation in... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
IMF chief calls for unity on shared challenges in ‘deeply troubled times’ WASHINGTON: The international community must come together despite the “difficult geopolitical environment” to... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Pakistan all set to export donkey meat, hides to China ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is all set to export donkey meat and hides to China as the two countries have signed a protocol... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Companies Mega Motor inks agreement: BYD vehicles to enter Pakistan KARACHI: Mega Motor Company, an associated company of The Hub Power Company Limited, has entered into a Master ... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am
Industry SSIC's e-commerce website to promote cultural heritage: Dharejo KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Industries and Commerce Jam Ikramullah Dharejo has said that the launch of Sindh Small... Published 18 Oct, 2024 06:10am