Gulf warns over Israeli ‘escalation’ RIYADH, (Saudi Arabia): Saudi Arabia led Gulf warnings on Saturday of Israeli “escalation”, after Israel struck... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
At least 124 killed after Sudan’s RSF attack village, activists say CAIRO/DUBAI: Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) killed at least 124 people in a village in El Gezira... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
‘Terrorist attack’ kills 10 cops in southeast Iran TEHRAN: At least 10 police officers were killed in a “terrorist attack” in an area of southeastern Iran long... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Eight including cops, security personnel martyred in North Waziristan attack PESHAWAR: At least eight people including four policemen and two security personnel were martyred and six others... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
GM foods pose serious risks to public health, export markets, claims agri expert ISLAMABAD: Genetically Modified (GM) food poses serious risks not only to local consumers but also to the ... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
27th Oct marks India’s forcible occupation of Kashmir: NA Speaker ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that 27th October marks a day to expose India’s... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Trade and investment: Dar shares views with NZ counterpart, UK foreign secretary ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan, Ishaq Dar, held productive discussions with New... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
N Waziristan attack condemned KARACHI: The Sindh Governor Mohammed Kamran Khan Tessori and Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah have condemned... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Quality research being promoted in Punjab medical varsities LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique said that quality research is being promoted in the ... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
‘DFI increasing due to political stability’ LAHORE: Terming the improvement in the country’s economy as a positive sign, the Governor Punjab Sardar Salim... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Police granted physical remand of 86 prisoners ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC), on Saturday, granted police two-day physical remand of 86 prisoners in... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
SISS organises Latif Literature and Music Festival at SAU HYDERABAD: The Siraj Institute of Sindh Studies (SISS) has organised fifth Latif literary and music Festival at ... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
WCLA holds ‘Khedan Lahore Dian’ at Shalimar Garden LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) on Saturday organised a gaming activity titled ‘Khedan Lahore... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Court upholds arrest warrants for CM KP ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Saturday, upheld the arrest warrants issued for Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Capital city witnesses 42pc spike in incidents of carjacking ISLAMABAD: The capital city witnessed a 42 per cent spike in the incidents of carjacking during the last week with... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Toshakhana-II case: Indictment of IK, spouse deferred ISLAMABAD: A special court, on Saturday, again deferred the indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Dar for enduring commitment to Commonwealth’s core principles ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Ishaq Dar, emphasized Pakistan’s enduring... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Karachi’s beleaguered public transport system comes under govt focus KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a joint meeting of different departments reviewed... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
CBD Punjab achieves progress on projects LAHORE: Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab) continues to make substantial progress on its transformative... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Customs officials accused of flouting orders of tribunals LAHORE: Customs officials are allegedly flouting the orders of tribunals despite clear-cut directions from the... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
KP LGs’ representatives withdraw protest call on CM’s assurance PESHAWAR: The representatives of the local government have announced withdrawal of their call for protest on October... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
New CJP to prove the best: Rana LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab, which met here at the PML-N Secretariat with its president, ... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Mobile population to be geotagged in anti-polio drive LAHORE: The Provincial Taskforce for Polio Eradication has decided to geotag the mobile population in the upcoming... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Lawyers march against ‘amendment’ KARACHI: Lawyers in Karachi on Saturday marched in protest against what they described as an “unconstitutional”... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
NDU, CAP sign MoU to enhance collaboration in academic, research initiatives LAHORE: The National Defence University (NDU) and the Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP) have signed a... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (October 26, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (October 27, 2024).... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Zain resigns as SIC deputy parliamentary leader ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Zain Qureshi, the son of jailed party vice chairman Shah Mehmood... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
SCO: a debating society? The capital of Islamic Republic of Pakistan was shut down for the recently held (October 15 to 17, 2024) Shanghai... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Energy US natgas prices slide NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% on Friday on forecasts for mild weather through early November that... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities CBOT soybeans, corn drop on supply pressure CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soybean and corn futures fell on Friday, as hefty supply from a rapid US harvest... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Dalian iron ore climbs after 3-day slide SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures prices climbed on Friday after a three-session slide and were on track for a... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Copper set for weekly decline LONDON: Copper prices eased on Friday and were on track to end the week lower after stimulus measures from top... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil falls KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Friday but still logged its highest weekly gain in more ... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 32.966 ... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities EU wheat drops to one-month low PARIS: Euronext wheat slid to a one-month low on Friday as signs that Russian wheat remained competitive overseas,... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Energy Oil prices up HOUSTON: Oil prices settled higher on Friday and gained 4% on the week, with investors taking stock of the ongoing... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Gold prices firm NEW YORK: Gold prices edged up on Friday after recovering from a profit-taking bout as Middle East tensions and US... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Rain-hit French cereal harvesting, sowing pick up slightly PARIS: Maize harvesting and winter cereal sowing picked up slightly last week but remained well behind the usual ... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures lower SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures slid for a third straight session on Friday and posted their biggest weekly loss... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (October 26, 2024)... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate sheds Rs200 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday decreased the spot rate by Rs ... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Commodities Gold prices recover sharply KARACHI: The local gold prices saw a big recovery on Saturday, following the global rates rise, traders said. Gold... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Letters ‘Trump’s immigrant xenophobia and US Constitution’ This is apropos two back-to-back letters titled “Trump’s immigrant xenophobia and US Constitution” carried by... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (October 19, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Leakage in Uch gas line: OGDCL, UPL lock horns over force majeure notice ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL) and Uch Power (Private) Limited (UPL) have reportedly locked ... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
KE consumers: Rs3.03/unit hike in power tariff finalised for July KARACHI: Another hike in power tariff by Rs3.03 per unit for the K-Electric consumers under Fuel Cost Adjustment... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
FBR receives 4.821m tax returns up to Oct 26th SLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has received 4.821 million income tax returns for Tax Year 2024 up to... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Aurangzeb meets China’s Vice Minister of Finance ‘Aim to launch inaugural Panda bond in Chinese market’ WASHINGTON DC: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with China’s Vice Minister of... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Optimism over rating upgrade prospects voiced WASHINGTON DC: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb met with the representatives of S&P... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
China-led AIIB head criticizes advanced nations for trade barriers WASHINGTON: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) President Jin Liqun on Saturday criticized advanced... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
MoFA condemns Israeli attack ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday condemned recent Israeli military strikes against Iran, labelling... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
President administers oath to Justice Afridi as 30th CJP ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath to Justice Yahya Afridi as the 30th Chief Justice of... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Ministry yet to finalise AI policy ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has yet to finalise the National Artificial... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Money & Banking Bank of England to press on with digital currency in case banks fall short, Bailey says WASHINGTON: The Bank of England is reluctantly pressing on with work to create a form of digital money accessible to... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Listed cos’ directors: Stakeholders object to revision of SECP voting scheme ISLAMABAD: Stakeholders have raised serious objections to the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Cases and benches: CJP reconstitutes judges’ committee ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi reconstituted the judges committee under Supreme Court (Practice... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Companies Second day of ‘PAPS 2024’ sets optimistic tone for automotive sector LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) continued its showcase ... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Discriminatory policies EDITORIAL: In his famous address to the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan, Father of the Nation Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Challenge of poverty reduction EDITORIAL: It turns out that poverty reduction remains a formidable challenge despite all the recent macroeconomic... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Barriers to economic freedom EDITORIAL: As Pakistan attempts to implement far-reaching reforms to restructure its economy, the aim is to remove... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Companies Hybrid Sedan: Hyundai Nishat can consider zero-interest installment plan KARACHI: Hyundai Nishat Motors can consider introducing a zero-interest installment plan for the newly launched... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am
Prices of essential kitchen items decline WoW ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a reduction during this week past against the... Published 27 Oct, 2024 02:44am