Sangjani prison van attack case: ATC grants bail to 86 suspects ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Tuesday, granted bail to 86 suspects, including two members of the... Published 30 Oct, 2024 08:00am
Minister visits BME in Khuzdar KARACHI: The Minister for Mines and Minerals, Government of Balochistan, Mir Shoaib Nosherwani, accompanied by ... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:58am
PTI urges CJP to take notice of ‘extrajudicial’ abductions ISLAMABAD: Expressing concern over continuous human rights violations, torture and abduction of party workers... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:54am
Militants kill two policemen guarding polio vaccination team PESHAWAR: Militants shot dead two policemen guarding a polio vaccination team on Tuesday, officials said, as the... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:49am
Energy SSGC files rate hike plea ISLAMABAD: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has requested an increase of Rs669 per million British thermal units... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:46am
Sindh PA adopts resolution: Federal govt urged to help secure release of Dr Aafia KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Tuesday voted on a resolution urging the federal government to secure the release of... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:45am
Experts come up with new strategies aimed at discouraging smoking ISLAMABAD: Experts Tuesday proposed innovative solutions to reduce the health consequences of smoking through... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:44am
IDEAS expo to promote strategic ties with global fraternity: Sindh CM KARACHI: The 12th edition of IDEAS scheduled for 19–22 November 2024 at Karachi Expo Centre (KEC) will... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:43am
ATC extends interim bail of Gohar ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Tuesday, extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:42am
Punjab Assembly passes Senate Hill University Bill 2024 LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday passed The Senate Hill University Bill 2024, presented by Malik Ahmed Saeed... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:40am
Fish market shifted to Shahdara LAHORE: The Lahore district administration inaugurated the new fish market on Tuesday. The fish market has been... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:39am
Lahore’s average Air Quality Index reaches alarming level LAHORE: Due to polluted winds blowing from the east, Lahore’s average Air Quality Index has reached an... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:38am
RUDA to hear public grievances LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) on Tuesday launched a dedicated public redressal hearing to... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:37am
Adopting emerging technologies need of the hour: Minister ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for IT and Telecommunication Shaza Fatima Khawaja has said that joint efforts are ... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:36am
ATC grants 3-day physical remand of Imaan, husband ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Tuesday, granted three-day physical remand of lawyer Imaan Zainab... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:35am
101st anniversary of Turkish Republic: Dar attends reception ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar attended a reception in Islamabad... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:32am
Benefits for 3- & 4-Star defence officers: Hearing before PIC in RTI Act case put off ISLAMABAD: The hearing held on Tuesday before the Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) in the case of information... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:30am
IHC issues notices to jail authorities for discontinuing facilities to IK ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, issued notices in Imran Khan’s sister Noreen Niazi’s ... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:27am
KP Govt urges CM Punjab to stop point scoring over ‘Kisan Card’ PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP CM on Information and Public Relations, Barrister Dr. Muhammad Ali Saif, has strongly urged... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:25am
Cyber-bullying in schools: LHC seeks report from education dept LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday sought a report from the Punjab school education department by... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:24am
Murad increases varsities’ funding to over Rs33bn KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, during the 33rd Convocation of NED University, commended the... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:21am
One killed, two injured during bank dacoity ISLAMABAD: One person was killed and two others, including a security guard, were injured when unidentified armed... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:19am
Energy Tarbela 5th Extension Project: Wapda chief reviews progress LAHORE: Chairman Wapda Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (r) visited under-construction 1530 MW-Tarbela 5th Extension and... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:02am
Companies Engro Corp reports solid 9-month results KARACHI: Engro Corporation’s revenue from continued operations grew by 12 percent to Rs. 279 billion, compared to... Published 30 Oct, 2024 07:00am
Companies LCCI, PITB sign MoU to set up job-matching platform LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) and the Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) on... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:58am
Agriculture, renewable energy, industrialisation under focus: Dar describes CPEC as a ‘remarkable gift from China’ ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar praised the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:53am
NIBAF, SBP officials told: Importance of export-led growth, increased productivity emphasised ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special initiatives Ahsan Iqbal emphasised the importance of... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:50am
‘Swedish investors willing to invest in Punjab’ LAHORE: “Swedish investors are welcome to invest in Punjab without fear of risk,” said Chief Minister Punjab... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:48am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘The cleverly dispersed Bilawal Houses are the White House’ “So where is the Third Wife these days?” “No longer in Adiala.” “I know, but is she being feted at the... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:36am
Letters ‘President Xi’s shared prosperity model’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor carried by the newspaper yesterday. Let me add that despite daunting global... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:35am
Developing nations: Slow growth, high debt taking heavy toll: UN GENEVA: Poorer nations are increasingly struggling to navigate the sluggish global economy, the UN warned on ... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Iran moves to triple military budget TEHRAN: Iran’s government has proposed tripling its military spending, an official said Tuesday, as tensions with... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Europe Ireland urges EU to review Israel trade ties DUBLIN: Ireland’s Prime Minister Simon Harris urged the EU to review trade ties with Israel Tuesday over Israeli... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Elon Musk warns Saudis of dangers of ‘woke’ AI RIYADH: Billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday warned a Saudi investor forum about the dangers of artificial intelligence... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
USA ‘I’m not a Nazi,’ Trump insists ATLANTA: Donald Trump told supporters Monday he is “not a Nazi,” using a rally in the final week of a bitter... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Toshakhana-II: indictment of IK, spouse deferred ISLAMABAD: A special court, on Tuesday, again deferred the indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Paid internship programme: SU holds awareness seminar HYDERABAD: An awareness seminar on Tuesday was held in the Auditorium of the Department of Sociology, University of... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Security workshop participants briefed on foreign policy ISLAMABAD: A delegation of 95 participants from the 26th National Security Workshop, organised by the National... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
SBP, UAF launch ‘Agri Financial Literacy Student Ambassador Program’ FAISALABAD: State Bank of Pakistan in collaboration with the University of Agriculture Faisalabad has launched... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
PHC grants protective bail to Bushra Bibi PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday approved a 14-day protective bail for Bushra Bibi, ordering... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Advanced weapons to India: Pakistan concerned over continued supply UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan has voiced concern over the continued supply advanced weapons and sensitive technologies to... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan sends humanitarian aid to Gaza, Lebanon ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday sent 18th consignment of humanitarian aid to the war-affected people of Gaza and... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Pakistan condemns Israel’s banning of UNRWA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Tuesday, strongly condemned Israel's recent actions aimed at obstructing the United Nations... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
KE removes over 1,800 illegal connections KARACHI: K-Electric, in collaboration with the law-enforcement agencies, conducted operations against electricity... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Yet another poliovirus case reported in Nowshera ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported yet another poliovirus case taking the national tally to 42 cases detected in 2024,... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Senate body underscores need for completing existing projects ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works emphasized the need to prioritize the completion of... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
SU marks World Food Day 2024 HYDERABAD: The University of Sindh’s Institute of Biochemistry celebrated World Food Day 2024 with a vibrant food... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Dozen Egyptian migrants feared dead off Libyan coast CAIRO: A dozen Egyptian migrants are feared dead after their boat capsized off the coast of the eastern Libyan town... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Europe Germany recalls envoy to Iran over execution of German-Iranian national BERLIN: Germany has recalled its ambassador to Iran over the execution of German-Iranian national Jamshid Sharmahd... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
South Asia Sri Lankan police harass 2 journalists over public interest reporting: CPJ NEW YORK: Sri Lankan police must cease harassing journalists Selvakumar Nilanthan and Tharindu Jayawardhana,... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
UNRWA ban could kill more children in Gaza, UNICEF says GENEVA: Israel’s decision to ban the UN relief agency UNRWA could result in the deaths of more children and... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
N Korea, Russia send political shockwaves with Ukraine war moves MOSCOW/SEOUL: North Korea’s foreign minister arrived in Russia on Tuesday for talks as the Russia-Ukraine war... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Harris lead over Trump dwindles to a single point, poll finds WASHINGTON: Kamala Harris’ lead over Donald Trump dwindled in the final stretch of the US presidential contest,... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (October 29, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (October 30, 2024)... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Rates Historic highs persist KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange maintained its positive trajectory and hit new highest-ever levels on Tuesday on ... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Treasury, opposition: Senate chief seeks nominations for JCP ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani has sought from the treasury and the opposition benches their... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Increasing number of SC judges: Govt likely to table bill in NA on Friday ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to introduce a bill on Friday to increase the number of judges in the... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
LHC’s Punjab ETs verdict: Review petition filed against SC judgment ISLAMABAD: Salman Akram Raja, on Tuesday, filed a review petition against the Supreme Court’s judgment setting... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Smog scourge: Wearing masks made mandatory in Lahore LAHORE: On the directives of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, authorities have made wearing masks mandatory due ... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Is it really ‘none of your business’? ‘Mind your own business’. ‘What is personal is not professional’. ‘Do not mix business with pleasure’. These are... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
The tallest nail To a hammer everything is a nail and IPPs are the tallest nails. Decades ago, when this scribe was a student of... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Echoes of empires I am reminded of an old Mel Gibson film “Apocalypto”. It represented a great ancient society brought down by the... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Solar showdown: the untold power play behind Pakistan’s energy revolution—I In Pakistan, significant emphasis is placed on net-metered solarization, with the reduction in energy demand often... Updated 30 Oct, 2024 08:16am
Stocks Wall Street struggles for direction ahead of Alphabet earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed in choppy trading on Tuesday as investors assessed a host of... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Stocks STOXX 600 falls on earnings drag, travel and leisure worst hit PARIS: Europe’s main stock index dropped on Tuesday, bruised by a handful of bleak quarterly results from industry... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Stocks China stocks close down as energy, property shares weigh SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by energy and property shares, as investors awaited... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Stocks Nikkei gains as focus shifts from political shakeup TOKYO: pan’s Nikkei share average secured a second day of gains on Tuesday, as investors bought back shares after... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Energy US natural gas futures slip NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 5% to a seven-week low on Tuesday on forecasts for mild weather through... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Energy Oil extends losses on report of talks to end Lebanon war HOUSTON: Oil prices edged down on Tuesday, after a 6% tumble in the previous session, on a report that Israeli Prime... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 146,701 tonnes of cargo comprising 101,187 tonnes of import cargo and 45,514... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
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 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (October 29, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (October 29, 2024).... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (October 29, 2024).... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (October 29, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (October 29, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
PM, MbS discuss bilateral trade, investment RIYADH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met his Saudi counterpart and Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman on the... Updated 30 Oct, 2024 09:05am
Development projects: MoPD&SI authorises 14pc of budgeted allocation for Q1 Authorises 20 percent for the second quarter, 25 percent for the third quarter Updated 30 Oct, 2024 09:39am
$1.3bn borrowed from multiple financing sources in Q1 ISLAMABAD: The country borrowed $1.308 billion from multiple financing sources during the first quarter... Updated 30 Oct, 2024 09:03am
Deals with IPPs: Govt faces backlash from foreign govts Sources say German government has conveyed reservations of M/s Rousch Power Project Limited (RPPL), a power company owned by the family of former Minister Commerce and Industries Abdul Razak Dawood Updated 30 Oct, 2024 09:51am
Transfers, postings of senior PCS officers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted 14 senior officers of Pakistan Customs... Updated 30 Oct, 2024 09:04am
56 cities: Values of immovable properties revised upward by FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Tuesday substantially raised values of immovable properties up to 75... Updated 30 Oct, 2024 09:18am
Punjab project: JICA and NTDC to prepare action plan ISLAMABAD: Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) are... Updated 30 Oct, 2024 09:36am
IPPs running on baggasse: CPPA-G set to propose cut in fuel charges ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) is all set to propose reduction in fuel charges... Updated 30 Oct, 2024 09:35am
Reservations conveyed to Senate: Levy of 2pc IDC by KP govt to hit exports: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has warned provincial governments that imposition of two percent... Updated 30 Oct, 2024 09:34am
IBIs: SBP adopts two AAOIFI Shariah standards KARACHI: With a view to further strengthening Shariah compliance framework and harmonize the Shariah practices in... Updated 30 Oct, 2024 09:06am
Commodities Gold prices see sizeable increase KARACHI: The local gold prices saw a sizeable gain on Tuesday after the global market went past $2,750 per ounce,... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Commodities EU wheat rises after poor US wheat condition PARIS: European wheat rose over 1% on Tuesday on disappointing US winter wheat condition that sent Chicago wheat... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Commodities Chicago wheat surges CHICAGO: Chicago wheat futures climbed on Tuesday after the US Department of Agriculture reported that the US winter... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil jumps KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose more than 2% on Tuesday, after two sessions of decline, lifted by... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures declined for the second consecutive day on Tuesday amid prospects of easing ... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Commodities Copper prices rebound LONDON: Copper prices bounced on Tuesday after a Reuters report gave investors renewed hope that top metals consumer... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Commodities Gold prices hover near record peak NEW YORK: Gold prices lingered near record highs on Tuesday, supported by uncertainty surrounding the upcoming US... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 29.915 billion... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Commodities Iron ore futures easier SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures weakened on Tuesday, surrendering gains from the previous session, as uncertainty... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (October 29, 2024)... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate gains Rs200 per maund amid moderate trading LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Tuesday increased the spot rate by Rs ... Published 30 Oct, 2024 06:32am
Contemporary challenges: PM underscores need for global partnerships RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday, while underscoring the importance of knowledge-based economy... Updated 30 Oct, 2024 09:16am