Al-Qadir Trust case: hearing adjourned ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court hearing Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Call for consensus on Kala Bagh Dam LAHORE: Irrigation Minister Punjab Kazim Pirzada on Friday called for developing a consensus for the construction of... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:32am
CBD Punjab holds breast cancer awareness session LAHORE: Demonstrating its commitment to the health and well-being of its workforce, Central Business District Punjab... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:30am
Pak-US cooperation crucial for uplift: Maryam LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met USAID Mission Director Veeraya Kate Somvongsiri, US Consul... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:29am
CS reviews law and order situation KARACHI: Chief Secretary Sindh, Asif Hyder Shah, chaired a meeting to review law and order concerns and discuss the... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:28am
Distribution of livestock: Registration process started LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Livestock & Agriculture Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani on Friday inaugurated the... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:26am
Industry Adverse drug reactions: DRAP implements ‘Industry e-Reporting System’ ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has officially announced implementation of Industry... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:24am
Energy Gas theft: 3 held, 7,870 illegal connections removed KARACHI: SSGC’s Security Services and Counter Gas Theft Operations (SS & CGTO) team continued to make major... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:22am
Industry ICCI blame inconsistent economic policies for industry closure ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI), Friday, blaming inconsistent economic policies for... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:21am
Iranian Ambassador appreciates Pak Navy for rescuing 23 Iranian fishermen ISLAMABAD: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Reza Amiri Moghadam has extended his sincere appreciations to Pakistan ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:20am
Journalist Faraz discharged from case LAHORE: A city magistrate on Friday discharged journalist Faraz Nizam from a case registered by the cybercrime wing... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:18am
Industry KCCI urges SBP to reduce policy rate by 500bps KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Jawed Bilwani has urged the State Bank... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:16am
KPRA collects Rs14.84bn in four months, showing 40pc growth PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has successfully collected Rs14.84 billion in the first... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:15am
Vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem in Pakistan: LCE inducts its inaugural cohorts for two signature programmes LAHORE: The LUMS Centre for Entrepreneurship (LCE) has successfully inducted its inaugural cohorts for two signature... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:14am
LDA retrieves 120 kanals land from encroachers LAHORE: In an operation against encroachments in Johar Town, the Lahore Development Authority retrieved 120 kanals ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:12am
LHC hints of closure of schools for two days a week LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday hinted out at implementation of two-day work-from-home policy and closure of... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:11am
PA Speaker meet USAID Mission Director LAHORE: Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan held a meeting in his chamber with USAID Mission Director Kate Somvongsiri... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:09am
PES rescues 189,149 victims in October LAHORE: Punjab Emergency Service (PES) rescued 189,149 victims while responding to 196,509 emergencies across Punjab... Published 02 Nov, 2024 07:06am
Thar Lodges will be outsourced: Nasir Shah KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the Thar Lodges managed by the Sindh Coal... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Industry Tharparkar undergoing remarkable transformation LAHORE: Tharparkar is undergoing a remarkable transformation that sets it apart from other regions of Sindh, with... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:43am
Single statement from SC could result in cases prolonging unnecessarily: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Yahya Afridi has stated that even a single line in a Supreme Court order can sometimes... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Middle East Lebanon accuses Israel of rejecting truce after Beirut strikes BEIRUT: Lebanon’s prime minister accused Israel of rejecting a ceasefire after the Israeli military bombed the... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Middle East Hamas rejects short-term Gaza truce GAZA STRIP, Palestinian Territories: A senior Hamas official said Thursday that the group rejects any proposal for a... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Pakistan, MENA region: Economies face fragile recovery, says IMF ISLAMABAD: Economies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region and Pakistan face a fragile recovery amid... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
At least 9 dead, 29 injured in Mastung blast MASTUNG: At least nine people, including five children, were killed in Mastung district on Friday while 29 were... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
US, Russia on ‘brink’ of direct conflict, Lavrov warns ANKARA: The United States and Russia are very close to engaging in “direct military conflict,” Russian Foreign... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Govt lays SC (Practice, Procedure) (Amendment) Ordinance in Senate ISLAMABAD: The federal government, Friday, laid in the Upper House of the Parliament the Supreme Court (Practice and... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
43 NUST researchers ranked among world’s top 2pc scientists ISLAMABAD: As many as 43 research luminaries from the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) have... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
AKU’s IGHD launches online nutrition courses KARACHI: In an effort to strengthen Pakistan’s healthcare capacity and address critical nutritional challenges, ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Transfer to provinces: Pak-PWD projects handed over to Punjab govt ISLAMABAD: All development projects of the Pakistan Public Works Department (Pak-PWD) allocated to Punjab have been... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Statistics Weekly SPI inflation up 0.10pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended October 31, 2024 increased by 0.10... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Gilani calls for adopting best global practices to improve governance ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani on Friday called for adopting international best practices,... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
AGP shares with IHC govt’s efforts for release of Aafia ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP), Friday, shared with the Islamabad High Court (IHC) the... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
2022 floods: SDPI says country has received only one-fourth of pledges ISLAMABAD: “Pakistan has only received one-fourth of the total pledges made in the post-2022 floods’ Geneva... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
ATC grants physical remand of woman TikToker LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Friday allowed Gulberg police six-day physical remand of a woman TikToker Sara... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Punjab govt focusing on alternate energy sector, industrialisation: minister LAHORE: Punjab’s Minister for Industries, Commerce and Investment Ch Shafi Hussain has said that alternate energy... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Green Tractor Scheme re-launched after 12 years: Maryam LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif while conducting digital balloting of “CM Punjab Green Tractor... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 07:42am
New pathways to agri modernization and environmental protection in Punjab Chief Minister Punjab, Maryam Nawaz Sharif, has pioneered a groundbreaking initiative in the country’s history by... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 06:48am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: It’s not Aleem Khan’s fault “Yet another feather in the cap.” “Mine, yours or Harry’s?” “Harry’s?” “Isn’t that the expression, Tom, Dick, and... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 06:51am
PDWP approves development scheme for SGRH hospital LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party for 2024-25 on Friday approved a development scheme worth Rs 9.95... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Biometric machines being installed at all airports ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to further enhance border security by installing biometric machines at all... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
PTI assails Punjab CM for her ‘climate diplomacy with India’ call ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) severely criticised Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz on Friday for her... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Even-handed approach to sanctions? What should not have happened has happened. Iran has moved the International Court of Arbitration in Paris against... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 07:58am
Diseases and pollution It has been abnormally hot in the city of Karachi. The daytime temperatures have, at times, been above 40 degrees ... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 07:59am
Sindh CM approves tech park, other key projects KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired the 46th meeting of the PPP Policy Board, where several... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Sindh PA extends warm greetings to Hindu community on Diwali KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly extended warm greetings to the Hindu community on the occasion of Diwali with ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 01, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (November 02, 2024)... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Govt sets 33.58Mt wheat target Federal Committee of Agriculture for the Rabi season reviews the performance of Kharif Crops (2025-25) and sets production targets for Rabi Crops (2025-2025) Updated 02 Nov, 2024 03:21pm
Passco to allocate, release wheat: ECC ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet decided that domestic and imported wheat would... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 03:06pm
Saudi investment: roadmap discussed in Riyadh ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting of Pak-Saudi Ministers for Investment was held in Riyadh, in which the roadmap for... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 03:07pm
Qatar to invest $3bn in diverse sectors: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar, while addressing a news conference, on... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 04:15pm
Rates PSX closes on strong positive note KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday witnessed bullish trend and closed on strong positive note with healthy... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Anti-terror bill moved in NA: LEAs, agencies could detain suspects for 3 months ISLAMABAD: The government, Friday, introduced, “The Anti-Terrorism (Amendment) Bill, 2024” in the National Assembly... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 03:07pm
Badin-IV South Block: Alleged sale of gas thru unlicensed co irks Senate panel ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, on Friday, showed serious concern over alleged third party sale of gas in the... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 03:09pm
‘Rs38.925bn outstanding on account of KP govt’s NHP share’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Water Resources Musadik Masood Malik said that an amount of Rs38.925 billion is outstanding... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 03:43pm
LHC backs CCP’s role in regulating competition ISLAMABAD: In a landmark decision, the Lahore High Court, led by Justice Jawad Hassan, has upheld the validity of... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:47am
Qatar to further deepen economic, investment ties ISLAMABAD: The State of Qatar has expressed the commitment to further deepen bilateral economic and investment ties... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 08:41am
BoD for amending SMEDA Ordinance 2002 ISLAMABAD: The Board of Directors (BoD) of the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:05am
KP govt signs deal to establish own power transmission line PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa signed an agreement with a private sector company to establish its... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 09:29am
Commodities Gold, silver prices fall KARACHI: The local gold and silver prices saw a decline on Friday, following the global market downtrend, traders... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Cotton & Textile Handsome business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Friday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Letters ‘President Xi’s shared prosperity model’ This is apropos four letters to Editor titled “President Xi’s shared prosperity model” carried by the ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Stocks Wall St jumps as Amazon’s gains offset weak jobs growth NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes surged on Friday, rebounding from the previous session’s selloff as... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Stocks STOXX 600 jumps 1pc as banks lead market rebound FRANKFURT: Europe’s main stock index notched its biggest one-day gain in five weeks on Friday, as banks led an... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Stocks China stocks end two weeks of gains, weighed down by US election worries SHANGHAI: Mainland China stocks ended lower on Friday after two straight weeks of gains, with signs of economic... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Stocks Nikkei falls most in a month on Wall Street cues TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed more than 2% lower on Friday, tracking Wall Street’s weak finish... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
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 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (November... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (November 01, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (November 01, 2024).... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (November 01, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
PSO witnesses decrease in supply cost ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) witnessed a decrease in the cost of supplying fuel; however, the government... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Statistics Oct CPI inflation jumps 7.2pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation increased by 7.2 per cent on year-on-year (YoY) basis in... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Commodities Pak rice offered lowest in Indonesia’s tender HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the international tender from Indonesian state purchasing agency Bulog to buy... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Statistics Jul-Oct exports up 13.45pc to $10.88bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s exports increased by 13.45 per cent during the first four months (July-October) of ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Taxes Major reshuffle in FBR ISLAMABAD: In a major reshuffling, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted 18 top Inland... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Taxes Tax dept misuses authority: Automatic audit selection under fire LAHORE: The tax department’s automatic selection of tax returns for audit has come under scrutiny, with critics... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Wheat support price dilemma EDITORIAL: Why is the government so paralysed, without rhyme or reason, when it comes to taking a position about... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Delicate balance EDITORIAL: It seems there’s plenty to celebrate on the economic front. FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) jumped a... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Dengue resurgence EDITORIAL: With the advent of winter season, dengue a serious but preventable disease has erupted in epidemic... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Industry FPCCI president demands MPC cut policy rate by 500 basis points KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the business, industry and trade community of ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Companies UBL submits merger offer to Silkbank KARACHI: The United Bank Limited (UBL) has formally submitted an offer to Silkbank Limited for the amalgamation of... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Money & Banking Dollar pares gains after weak US jobs data NEW YORK: The dollar pared gains against the euro on Friday after data showed US job growth slowed sharply in ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Money & Banking Asian FX inch lower BENGALURU: Trading was cautious in most Asian currencies on Friday, while equities fell, ahead of a closely ... Published 02 Nov, 2024 06:15am
Taxes Tax dept misuses authority: Automatic audit selection under fire LAHORE: The tax department’s automatic selection of tax returns for audit has come under scrutiny, with critics... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 07:04am
SAU highlights pioneering research in pets’ treatments HYDERABAD: Dr Fateh Marri, Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, underscored the ... Updated 02 Nov, 2024 07:05am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points