IBA hosts launch ceremony for WLP KARACHI: Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi hosted a launch ceremony for Women Leadership Forum... Published 24 Oct, 2024 08:00am
Sindh Assembly hails passage of 26th Constitutional Amendment KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Wednesday voted on a resolution backing the 26th Amendment to the Constitution but... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:56am
Good governance fundamental pillar for long-term success: Sindh CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that good governance is the cornerstone of any successful... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:52am
Industry Harassment of taxpayers: FBR chief has agreed to resolve issue: FPCCI chief KARACHI Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that Rashid Mahmood Langrial, Chairman of the Federal Board... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:51am
Aug-Sep: number of cellular subscribers rises to 193.346m ISLAMABAD: The number of cellular subscribers increased from 193.098 million by end-August to 193.346 million by... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:49am
Fund distribution: Uganda body briefed about transparency mechanism in BISP ISLAMABAD: Secretary BISP Amer Ali Ahmad has said that Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is committed to... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:48am
Industry Steps afoot to provide cheap energy to industry, says Jam Kamal KARACHI: Jam Kamal, Federal Minister for Commerce, has said that the government is taking steps to provide energy to... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:46am
OGDCL selects 68 employees for Hajj, Umrah ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has selected 68 employees through a transparent... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:44am
Belarus keen to work with SIFC on large tractor manufacturing LAHORE: Belarus has shown its willingness to work with Pakistan’s Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) ... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:43am
NUML head briefs HODs, directors on multiple MoUs with Turkish varsities ISLAMABAD: Rector National University of Modern Languages (NUML) Maj Gen Shahid Mahmood Kayani (retired) briefed... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:41am
Azma questions role of Bushra Bibi LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has alleged that Bushra’s only task seemed to be collecting... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:39am
Sanitation system: Punjab CM likely to start outsourcing next month LAHORE: The Punjab government has almost finalized the arrangements for outsourcing the sanitation system in Punjab... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:36am
PTI lawyers stopped from meeting party founder: IHC summons Adiala jail superintendent, home secretary Punjab ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday summoned Superintendent Adiala Jail on a petition seeking... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:35am
Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2024-25: Karachi Region Whites to begin title defence against Peshawar Region LAHORE: Karachi Region Whites, defending champions of the Quaid-e-Azam Trophy, will begin this year’s campaign... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:27am
Energy Lesco chief reviews maintenance projects LAHORE: A high-level meeting was convened at the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) headquarters to assess the... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:26am
NHA losses since 2014 accumulate to Rs1.5trn: SBP ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) has been in severe financial distress with accumulated losses of... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:24am
UN not against voluntary return of Afghan refugees, says resident coordinator ISLAMABAD: United Nations (UN) Resident Coordinator to Pakistan Mohamed Yahya, Wednesday, while appreciating... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:21am
PM welcomes Palestinian medical students, vows to facilitate them in pursuing their studies ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday welcomed Palestinian medical students who recently arrived in... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:19am
SSP ordered to ensure execution of arrest warrant of Gandapur ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday ordered Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) to execute the arrest warrant... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:17am
Commodities Gold, silver prices soar to new highs KARACHI: Gold and silver prices soared to new highs on Wednesday, as the global bullion uptrend set new records,... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:15am
Improvement in PIC: CM wants administrative measures on war footing LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to take administrative... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:13am
Privatisation process: Dar chairs online meeting ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar, currently attending the Commonwealth Heads of... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:11am
Protecting Pakistan’s water rights India has fast-tracked construction of hydropower projects in IIOJ&K and at the same time, through its... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:08am
Iran’s daring gambit Far from making Israel’s northern Galilee region inhabitable again – Netanyahu’s rationale for expanding the... Published 24 Oct, 2024 07:03am
PTI decides to challenge 26th Amendment ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday decided to challenge the recently passed 26th Constitutional... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Justice Afridi calls on CJP Isa, Justice Shah ISLAMABAD: The newly-appointed Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi on Wednesday called on the outgoing ... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Europe Anxieties drive sharp fall in German birth rate: think-tank FRANKFURT, (Germany): Germany’s birth rate has plummeted as worries about the economy, the Ukraine war and the... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Five dead, 22 hurt in attack on Ankara defence firm ANKARA: Five people were killed and 22 others wounded in an attack on a top Turkish defence firm near Ankara that ... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Bushra Bibi granted bail in Toshakhana case ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, granted bail to Bushra Bibi, the wife of former prime minister... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Ziauddin University marks World Food Day KARACHI: “According to the 2024 Global Hunger Index, Pakistan ranks 109th out of 127 countries, with 36.9% of the... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
VC UAF stresses solutions to agricultural challenges FAISALABAD: Agricultural scientists should pace up their efforts to come up with doable solutions to agricultural... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Stable meteorological conditions may exacerbate rising smog levels: PMD LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has feared that Pakistan can face an alarming increase in smog... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Companies SCB hosts Global Shari’ah Majlis KARACHI: The Global Shari’ah Majlis, a highly anticipated event in the Islamic finance industry, was held on... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Punjab put on path of development in real sense: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Punjab has been put on the path of... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Increasing air pollution: Punjab EPD directs authorities to take steps LAHORE: Due to increasing air pollution, the Punjab Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has directed relevant... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
PPP to participate in APHC programme on 27th: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday assured All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) that... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
MQM leader Begum Raana Ansar’s son dies in accident KARACHI: Son of MQM leader and Member of the National Assembly Begum Raana Ansar and a private television ... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
KP Govt reviews progress on launching of Ehsaas Programmes PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reviewed progress on launching of various welfare... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The challenge of sifting truth from fake news “Yayyy.” “What is that in aid for? The extent of divisiveness within the country and without is simply... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Letters Constitutional Courts Many countries have established both a constitutional court and a supreme court to handle different aspects of their... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 08:10am
Net metering: Balancing the scales—V To achieve a win-win solution for all stakeholders—solar users, non-solar consumers, utility companies, and the... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 08:26am
Palestine: the answer my friend is blowing in the wind “By my troth, I care not; a man can die but once; we owe God a death... .” Human as Shakespeare states, in... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 08:12am
Speakers highlight Pakistan’s geographic location HYDERABAD: Speakers at a seminar have said that the Central Asian Republics are landlocked allowing Pakistan to... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Energy OGDCL announces gas discovery in Khairpur KARACHI: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has announced the gas discovery from Sawan South Block ... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Blinken on new quest for Saudi ties with Israel RIYADH: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday sought to make headway with Saudi Arabia on normalisation... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Modi and Xi agree to resolve differences, boost India-China ties NEW DELHI/BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed on Wednesday to boost... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Stocks Nikkei slips on caution ahead of election TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a third straight session on Wednesday as caution ahead of the... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (October 23, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (October 24, 2024)... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Rates PSX creates new record KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday made a new history and hit highest-ever levels on the back of strong... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Stocks Wall St stumbles as bond yields rise NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Wednesday as worries of a less dovish Federal Reserve lifted Treasury... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Stocks STOXX 600 ends lower with earnings season in full swing PARIS: European shares closed Wednesday’s choppy session in the red, with mining stocks among top drags, while ... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Stocks Asian FX extend losses on US election bets BENGALURU: Asian stocks were mixed on Wednesday, although currencies extended losses, led by the Indonesian rupiah... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Stocks China stocks find footing as stimulus awaited SINGAPORE: China and Hong Kong stocks rose modestly on Wednesday, buoyed by the promise of government help for the... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Energy US natgas edges up on cold weather NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up on Wednesday, driven by forecasts for colder weather and higher heating... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Energy Oil slips 1pc on large build in US crude stocks NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Wednesday after data showed US crude inventories rose by more than expected even as... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Commodities Iron ore falls on weaker global steel outlook SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures extended losses to a second session on Wednesday, as a weaker global steel market ... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 177,951 tons of cargo comprising 98,594 Tons of import cargo and 79,357 Tons... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Commodities Palm oil futures hits highest level in over two years KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose to their highest levels in more than two years on Wednesday, supported... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (October 23, 2024)... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Cotton & Textile Market remains steady with satisfactory volume LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
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 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (October 23, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (October 23, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (October 23, 2024).... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 23, 2024).... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (October 23, 2024)... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (October 23, 2024). ======================================= ... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (October 23, 2024). ==================================== ... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
IMF projects 2.1pc increase in govt expenditure Projects an increase in net debt from 63.5 percent of the GDP in 2024 to 65.6 percent in 2025 Updated 24 Oct, 2024 04:58pm
Aurangzeb for social protection in IMF loans WASHINGTON DC: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb attended the meeting of the Managing Director of the IMF with... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 08:57am
Finance minister, his Saudi counterpart hold talks WASHINGTON: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb has discussed trade and investment with his... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 09:25am
NA informed: Final auction for PIA on 30th ISLAMABAD: As the country is seeking to outsource its airport operations in line with an International Monetary Fund... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 09:25am
Economic indicators highlighted WASHINGTON DC: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb attended a roundtable with institutional investors... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
MoF unwilling to legalise revenue-based load shedding ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance (MoF) is reportedly unwilling to support Power Division’s plan to legalise... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 08:58am
Disco applicable rates: Govt set to provide power to SEZs ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to provide electricity to Special Economic Zones (SEZs) at the same rates which... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 09:03am
New CJP to take oath of office on 26th ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has appointed Supreme Court judge Justice Yahya Afridi as the Chief justice of... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
NAB amendments case verdict: Outgoing CJP accused of failing to keep ‘judicial propriety’ ISLAMABAD: Justice Hassan Azhar Rizvi said Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa while expressing his disagreement with the... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 09:26am
MoFA, SIFC finalizing agenda for PM’s visit to Qatar ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) and Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) are finalizing... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 09:37am
Justice Shah to skip new CJP’s oath-taking ceremony KARACHI: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah will depart for Makkah on Thursday to perform Umrah. He is expected to return... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 09:10am
‘No proposal under study on ADR tax exemption for banks’ ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Ali Perveiz Malik said Wednesday that there is no proposal under... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 09:36am
Sales tax on tractors hiked to 14pc from 10pc ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Wednesday increased sales tax from 10 to 14 percent on import and... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 08:59am
Industry Smeda holds Industry 4.0 training session for apparel, textile sector LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (Smeda), under its awareness programme on Industry... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Pakistan sets ambitious goal to generate 60pc energy from RE: minister QINGDAO (CHINA): Federal Minister for Power Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari on Wednesday said that Pakistan has set... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Marble industry: Minister assures to resolve problems KARACHI Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce Jam Ikramullah Dharejo has said that the Sindh government is... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Alcoholic beverages: ‘Punjab Excise Dept illegally stopped exports’ ISLAMABAD: A leading exporter of alcoholic beverages, Wednesday, informed Senate Standing Committee on Finance that... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Projected growth rate by IMF EDITORIAL: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a growth rate for Pakistan of 3.2 percent identical... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 08:16am
No respite from smog EDITORIAL: With the onset of winter smog has started descending once again on Lahore, earning it the unsavoury... Updated 24 Oct, 2024 08:17am
Road shows on leather, fisheries to be held in China ISLAMABAD: Business-to-business activities between China and Pakistan are ongoing and in this regard major road ... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Shariah-compliant products: PSX focus group to enhance accessibility KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) established a Shariah Focus Group in December 2023 to further the... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
India to retain investment curbs on border nations NEW DELHI: India will retain investment curbs on bordering nations, the finance minister said, days after it struck ... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Commodities Aluminium climbs LONDON: Aluminium prices rose to their highest in almost 20 days on Wednesday as news of alumina shortages triggered... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Commodities Gold’s record rally pauses due to stronger dollar NEW YORK: Gold prices fell over 1% after hitting a record high on Wednesday, as a stronger dollar and a rise in US... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 36.190 billion... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Commodities Japan rubber futures fall on prospects of trade tensions SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell on Wednesday, surrendering earlier gains as prospects of heightened trade... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
India removes floor price for non-basmati white rice exports NEW DELHI: India has removed the floor price for the export of non-basmati white rice, the government said in an... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Industry PAAPAM holds pre-show press conference to announce PAPS 2024 LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) recently held a... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Companies TikTok, PTA to launch contest on digital safety KARACHI: TikTok, in collaboration with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), has announced the launch of... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am
Taxes FBR gives additional charge of Chief Investigator to Siddiqui ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has given additional charge of the post of Chief Investigator, Tax... Published 24 Oct, 2024 06:49am