Companies Some 28 firms honoured at MAP’s CEA ceremony KARACHI: Some 28 companies were honoured in the Management Association of Pakistan’s (MAP) 39th Corporate... Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:26am
Ministers inaugurate new bridge on Hub River N-25 ISLAMABAD: Federal Ministers Abdul Aleem Khan and Jam Kamal Khan inaugurated the newly-constructed bridge on Hub... Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:25am
Sindh PA told: Introduction of sustainable, marketable crops stepped up KARACHI: Recognizing the global shift towards organic farming, the government has stepped up efforts to introduce... Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:22am
Terrorism cases: ATC grants 8-day physical remand of Azam Swati ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Thursday, granted eight-day physical remand of Pakistan ... Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:21am
Call to address challenges threatening country’s future KARACHI: Pakistan is at a critical juncture, facing a perfect storm of sustainability challenges that threaten the... Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:20am
ECP reserves judgment on transfer of election rigging cases ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), on Thursday, reserved its judgment on petitions seeking the... Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:17am
Faisalabad Commissioner hears issues of petitioners FAISALABAD: Commissioner Faisalabad Silwat Saeed heard the issues related to the petitioners from different... Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:15am
Industry Hub Chamber demands 4pc reduction in mark-up KARACHI: Yakoob H Karim, President and the Executive Committee of the Hub Chamber of Commerce and Industry demanded... Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:13am
Third Belt & Road Ministerial Conference: Leghari, Chinese energy cos hold fruitful discussions ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari held meetings with Yao Huan, Vice-President of Power... Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:10am
Agriculture and Allied Global Fertilizer Day: ‘Crop yields can be elevated to global averages’ KARACHI Pakistan’s crop yields can be elevated to global averages through product innovation and the integration ... Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:07am
Companies PTCL partners with Systems Ltd at GITEX 2024 KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has forged a strategic partnership with Systems Limited, ... Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:06am
Industry KCCI urges federal, provincial govts to restore six-day work week KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Jawed Bilwani has appealed the... Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:04am
Companies ARL awarded Best Corporate Excellence Award by MAP ISLAMABAD: Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) has received the Best Corporate Excellence Award in the refinery sector ... Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:03am
Companies 100pc shareholding in Telenor, Orion Towers: CCP to address concerns in PTCL’s proposed acquisition ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) remains committed to addressing concerns in the ongoing ... Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:02am
Customs agents licensing rules 2001: ‘FBR resolves most of issues’ KARACHI: Saifullah Khan, Chairman All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) said that the Federal Board of... Published 25 Oct, 2024 08:00am
Commodities Gold prices slip from all-time highs KARACHI: Gold prices slumped from all-time highs on Thursday, as the global bullion rates declined below $2750 per... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:59am
‘Pakistan embarking on process of digital transformation’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is embarking on the process of digital transformation, said Minister of State for IT and... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:58am
Industry KATI seeks cut in interest rate immediately KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) President Junaid Naqi has urged the State Bank and the... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:56am
NAB makes Rs4trn recoveries in six months ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has made direct and indirect recoveries of worth Rs 4 trillion... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:55am
Industry NKAATI demands to reduce interest rate by 4pc in MP KARACHI: Faisal Moiz Khan, President of the North Karachi Association of Trade and Industry (NKAATI), stated that in... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:54am
Energy NTDC installs 4th 250MVA autotransformer at 500 kV grid station LAHORE: The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has successfully energized its fourth 250 MVA... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:52am
Industry ‘Dining in the Dark Experience’: OICCI hosts event to unite foreign investors for disability inclusion KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) organised a unique event, the “Dining in... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:51am
Pakistanis travelling to Iraq advised ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory urging Pakistani nationals intending to... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:50am
Passage of 26th Constitutional Amendment lauded ISLAMABAD: The Network for Consumer Protection welcomes the passage of the 26th Constitutional Amendment, ... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:47am
PFA raids beverages manufacturing unit LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) raided a beverages manufacturing unit in Jalo and discarded 750 litres of... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:40am
Pregnant women, children more vulnerable to smog LAHORE: In pursuance of the orders of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:39am
Resolution of Kashmir dispute: Speakers question UN credibility ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar, Thursday, while questioning United Nations (UN) credibility have highlighted the... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:34am
SSGC consumers faced with over billing, load shedding: JI KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi has urged the Sui Southern Gas Company to end overcharging and outages for the... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:32am
World Mental Health Day marked: SU establishes first-ever ‘Psychological Wellness, Counseling Cell’ HYDERABAD: The University of Sindh (SU) has taken a significant step in addressing mental health concerns by... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:31am
Two Railways police officers dismissed from service LAHORE: The Inspector General Railways Police has dismissed two officers for being involved in gross negligence of... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:29am
Two suicide bombers among 9 terrorists killed in Bajaur IBO ISLAMABAD: The security forces on the night between October 23 and 24 killed nine “militants”, including two... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:27am
Safe digital environment: UNDP team proposes to assist Punjab PA for awareness sessions LAHORE: A delegation of United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) met Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:24am
The evolution of public procurement with E-PADS In the world of public procurement, transparency, accountability, and efficiency are keys. In Pakistan, the Public... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:12am
The power sector challenges Due to a significant economic downturn and resentments in public, the government had no choice but to implement... Published 25 Oct, 2024 07:02am
Letters Trump’s immigrant xenophobia and US Constitution In his latest tirade against immigrants in the Denver suburb of Aurora, Colorado, on October 5, 2024, Trump vowed to... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:59am
The criticality of cotton cess payment Cotton is the backbone of Pakistan’s agricultural economy; yet the textile industry’s refusal to pay the cotton... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:55am
26th Amendment, new CJP and reforms The Constitution (Twenty-sixth Amend-ment) Act, 2024 [26th Amendment], passed in utmost haste by the Parliament on... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:51am
IPPs: a slippery situation? EDITORIAL: Negotiations with Independent Power Producers (IPPs) are progressing. Following the termination of... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:39am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: We refer to social media as a fake outlet “So the ongoing summit in Kazan, Russia…” “Is being underplayed and on some Western channels dismissed as a... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:29am
Nationwide polio vaccination drive begins today ISLAMABAD: Health authorities are all set to commence a nationwide polio vaccination drive from October 25 (today),... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
COAS witnesses ongoing multinational exercise ‘Indus Shield-2024’ ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has visited an operational air base of Pakistan ... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
FIR registered against Mengal at Islamabad police station ISLAMABAD: The city police, on Thursday, registered a terrorism case against Balochistan National Party (BNP) chief... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
US, Qatar announce new Gaza talks as Blinken eyes new options DOHA: The United States and Qatar on Thursday announced a resumption of negotiations on a Gaza ceasefire, as US... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Putin warns against ‘illusory’ attempts to defeat Russia KAZAN, (Russia): Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Thursday against “illusory” attempts to defeat ... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Middle East Gaza rescuers say 770 people killed in Israel assault on north OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Thursday more than 770 people have been killed in the north ... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Asia China says foreign spies trying to steal space programme secrets HONG KONG: China’s state security ministry said foreign spy intelligence agencies have been trying to steal ... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
USA US confirms two human bird flu cases in Washington WASHINGTON: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Thursday confirmed two of the four presumptive... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Turkey buries attack victims after striking PKK ANKARA: The first Ankara attack victims were being buried Thursday, just hours after Turkey struck PKK militants in... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Europe Austrian lawmakers elect first far-right parliament president VIENNA: Austrian lawmakers on Thursday elected for the first time a far-right politician as parliament president... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (October 24, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (October 25, 2024)... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Rates Bulls rule the roost KARACHI: Bulls dominate the Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday as the market hit historic highest-ever levels on ... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
US lawmakers urge Biden to secure IK release WASHINGTON: More than 60 members of the US House of Representatives have written a letter to President Joe Biden... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
US lawmakers’ letter ‘counterproductive’: Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office reaffirmed Pakistan’s quest to join BRICS despite not being invited to its recent summit... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
ATC grants bail to two PTI KP MPAs ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC), on Thursday, granted bail to two members of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly,... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Ahsan calls for permanent legislative body for Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal emphasised the urgent need... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Breast cancer: USF chief focuses on importance of increasing awareness ISLAMABAD: Universal Service Fund (USF) Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Chaudhry Mudassar Naveed emphasised the... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Urban Unit unveils ‘Lahore Climate Action Plan’ LAHORE: The Urban Unit, the government of Punjab, launched the Lahore Climate Action Plan (LCAP) during a rapid... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
IK’s meeting with lawyers: IHC issues notices to Secretary Interior, AGP ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, issued notices to the Secretary Interior, Attorney General for... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Bushra released; Gohar heaps praise on her ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi was released ... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 180,436 tonnes of cargo comprising 100,152 tonnes of import cargo and 80,436... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Garment training centres to be set up in every tehsil: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday that women of Punjab should be an example of... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Fahd, Chinese envoy discuss cooperation initiatives ISLAMABAD: Following the successful visit of Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Pakistan, a productive meeting was held... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Stocks Tesla surge lifts Nasdaq; Dow, S&P 500 falter on earnings NEW YORK: The Nasdaq jumped on Thursday, driven by Tesla’s positive earnings forecast, which buoyed market... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Stocks Most Gulf markets ease on regional tensions DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf were lower on Thursday as simmering geopolitical tensions in the Middle East... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Stocks European shares end flat as economic woes overshadow upbeat earnings FRANKFURT: European shares gave up early gains to close little changed on Thursday as investors assessed signs of... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Stocks China stocks snap four-day winning streak SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks ended lower on Thursday, with key mainland gauges snapping their four-day... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Stocks Nikkei ends marginally higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended marginally higher on Thursday, just about ending a three-session losing... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (October 24, 2024).... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (October 24, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (October 24, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Duties, taxes on transhipment: Bank guarantees mandatory for Iranian transporters ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory for Iranian transport operators/bonded carriers... Updated 25 Oct, 2024 09:24am
APTMA urges MPC to cut interest rate by 400bps ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has called for a significant reduction in interest... Updated 25 Oct, 2024 08:57am
Karachi to Sukkur via Hyderabad: Centre, Sindh agree to construct M6 Motorway KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Federal Minister of Communication Aleem Khan, during their... Updated 25 Oct, 2024 08:53am
DG I&I Customs enforcement, anti-smuggling functions abolished ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has abolished enforcement functions including anti-smuggling... Updated 25 Oct, 2024 09:26am
Incidence of GST to go down: Minimum value of 4 steel goods drastically cut ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has drastically cut the minimum value of supply of four... Updated 25 Oct, 2024 09:25am
‘Fazl tried to make constitutional amendment controversial’: Bilawal gives 26th Amendment passage credit to outgoing CJP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said the 26th amendment has become part of... Updated 25 Oct, 2024 08:56am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures dip on easing weather concerns SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures extended losses to a second session on Thursday, as investors weighed easing... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Commodities Gold climbs on safety rush NEW YORK: Gold prices rose by as much as 1% on Thursday to trade near record highs as safe-haven demand from... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Commodities Zinc driven to 20-month high LONDON: Zinc prices in London hit their highest in more than 20 months on Thursday as the key spread on the London... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Energy US natgas prices climb on cooler weather NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 3% to a one-week high on Thursday on forecasts for cooler weather and... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Energy Oil prices fall on uncertainty NEW YORK: Oil prices fell by about 1% in volatile trade on Thursday on worries that slow economic growth in Europe... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 37.081... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil surges KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil jumped more than 2% on Thursday, supported by expectations of palm production... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Commodities Asia Rice: Rates drop across major hubs after India slashes export duty BENGALURU/ MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOI/BANGLADESH: Rice export rates dipped across major Asian hubs this week after India... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (October 24, 2024)... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Cotton & Textile Selective buying on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Commodities Dalian iron ore falters on firmer supply SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures prices declined on Thursday, weighed down by stronger supply of the steelmaking... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
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 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (October 24, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (October 24, 2024).... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (October 24, 2024)... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
PSDP 2024-25: Ministries’ Rs2.9trn request pruned to Rs1.1trn Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal directs Economic Affairs Division to come up with a realistic demand of budget in consultation with respective ministries/divisions Updated 25 Oct, 2024 03:18pm
200bps cut in key policy rate likely KARACHI: With the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) set to hold its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on November ... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
Diversifying portfolio in Pakistan: Minister vows support to ITFC ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb assured his government’s full... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am
KE concerned at Nepra’s delay in announcing FCA for two months ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s (NEPRA) delay in announcing the determinations for two... Updated 25 Oct, 2024 03:17pm
August FCA: Nepra approves 86 paisa per unit negative adjustment ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved negative adjustment of paisa 86 per... Updated 25 Oct, 2024 03:14pm
Guddu Thermal Power Plant: CPGCL urges SBP to grant LC approval in favour of GE ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Generation Company Limited (CPGCL) has approached the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for... Updated 25 Oct, 2024 03:52pm
Forex reserves fall by $98m KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves fell by $98 million last week, primarily due to a... Published 25 Oct, 2024 06:28am