Harris, Trump in last campaign push as polls deadlocked PITTSBURGH: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump launched a final frenzied campaign blitz Monday, hitting must-win... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
UN urges leveraging carbon markets to help poorest states GENEVA: The United Nations suggested Monday that the world’s poorest nations could benefit far more from carbon... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Sistan-Baluchistan: Two Iran Guards killed in aircraft crash during combat TEHRAN: An Iranian Revolutionary Guards general and pilot were killed in an aircraft crash during an anti-terror... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Experts call for balanced social media regulation LAHORE: Social media regulation should align with national laws to protect civil rights and ensure national ... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Europe Putin greets N Korea’s Choe with minute-long handshake MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin met North Korea’s foreign minister in the Kremlin on Monday at a time of... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
World needs to ‘wake up’ to people smuggling threat: UK’s Starmer GLASGOW: People smuggling should be put on a par with global terrorism, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Israel officially informs UN of end to relations with Palestinian relief agency JERUSALEM: Israel has officially notified the United Nations that it was cancelling the agreement that regulated its... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Israeli strikes kill 12 people in Gaza CAIRO: Israeli airstrikes killed at least 12 Palestinians in Gaza on Monday and residents said they feared new air... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Climate change: Challenges main obstacle to achieving sustainable development: Gilani ISLAMABAD: Acting President and Senate Chairman Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, on Monday, said Pakistan faced significant... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Shahrah-e-Faisal: SBCA starts beautification drive KARACHI: In alignment with directives from the Sindh government, the Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) has... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Through resolution, Sindh PA advocates formation of constitutional benches KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Monday passed a resolution with a majority vote to approve the formation of... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Punjab govt expands PRA jurisdiction across province LAHORE: The Punjab government has expanded the operations of its revenue authority in 12 districts. Following a... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Educational institutions: LHC directs education dept to form committee to control physical/cyber bullying LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday directed the provincial secretary school education department to form a... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Bilawal last hope of the youth: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan called on Acting President of Pakistan, Syed Yosuf Raza Gilani on... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Mujtaba heaps praise on federal, Punjab govts for improvement in economy LAHORE: Provincial Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman Monday said that inspiring economic progress has been... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
IDEAS-2024 to begin on 19th KARACHI: The 12th edition of IDEAS-2024 is scheduled to be held at Karachi Expo Centre on November 19-22, 2024.... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
US embassy denies ‘any meeting’ with Imran in jail ISLAMABAD: The US Embassy Consular staff confirmed a visit to Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi last week but categorically... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Fazl cautions PML-N, PPP on actions ‘threatening democracy’ ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman warned on Monday the Pakistan Muslim... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
JI moves SC against 26th Amendment ISLAMABAD: The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), on Monday, challenged the 26th constitutional amendment in the Supreme Court,... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Court reserves verdict on bail plea of Bushra Bibi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, on Monday, wept in the... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Don’t move every case to constitutional benches: Justice Mansoor ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah opposed transferring every case to constitutional benches, suggesting that... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Fiscal outcome in first quarter The first quarter of 2024-25 has closed with an unusual and extremely positive outcome. There is actually a... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Plots auction: DG FGEHA holds meeting with traders’ association ISLAMABAD: Director General of the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA), Captain Muhammad Zafar... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Fly Jinnah expands its international network with new flights KARACHI: Fly Jinnah, Pakistan’s low-cost carrier, announces the expansion of its international network with the... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Industry The 8th edition of ‘The Future Summit’ to commence tomorrow in Karachi KARACHI: Unity Foods Limited and Nutshell Conferences Group are jointly organizing the 8th Edition of the future... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Job description of Chief Justice Writing the job description (JD) of the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) was a daunting task. As Chairman, Pakistan... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Commodities Anglo to sell 33pc stake in Australian steelmaking coal assets JOHANNESBURG: Anglo American has agreed to sell a 33.3% stake in a joint venture that owns a 70% interest in the... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Commodities Iron ore futures down BEIJING: Iron ore futures slid in the first working day of the week when the market would closely monitor the US... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Commodities Chicago wheat climbs on prospects of weak Russian supply CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures climbed on Monday, supported by a weaker US dollar and expectations of lower supply... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Commodities Weaker dollar propels copper to two-week peak LONDON: Copper prices climbed to two-week highs on Monday after the dollar fell on expectations of interest rate ... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Commodities Gold holds ground ahead of US election NEW YORK: Gold prices were little changed on Monday as investor caution prevailed ahead of the US presidential... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 31.273 billion... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Commodities Indian rice lowest offer in BD tender for 50,000 tonnes DHAKA/HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the tender from Bangladesh’s state grains buyer to buy 50,000 metric... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Mental health issues: bioethics experts for addressing the stigma ISLAMABAD: The heads of Bioethics Units from South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) have stressed... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 04, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 05, 2024)... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (November 03, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (November 04, 2024).... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Rates PSX extends record-breaking rally KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange extended its record breaking rally and hit new highest-ever levels with healthy... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Several officers promoted to rank of Lieutenant- General ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army has promoted several distinguished officers to the rank of Lieutenant General, ... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Increase in number of SC judges, tenure of services chiefs: NA, Senate pass bills amid protest ISLAMABAD: Amid strong protest by opposition, the National Assembly and the Senate passed six bills on Monday,... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Iranian FM arrives ISLAMABAD: Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi arrived in Pakistan late Monday night for a two-day ... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Ship-launched ballistic missile: Navy conducts successful flight test KARACHI: Pakistan Navy conducted successful flight test of an indigenously developed Ship Launched Ballistic ... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Senate body seeks report on housing projects along N25 over past 10 years ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Communications has expressed serious concerns over granting interchanges... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Emerging Technologies: University of Wah hosts 7th Pak-Turk International Conference WAH CANTT: University of Wah hosted the 7th Pak-Turk International Conference on Emerging Technologies in the field... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Mayor terms ‘Karachi Corner’ at KPC a commendable initiative KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab said that the Karachi Corner at the Karachi Press Club library is a... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: What is done today is undone tomorrow in this country “Nothing less than Nishan-i-Haider for Greedy for Portfolios Samdhi (GPS). His list of services is rising by the... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Breathe! Punjab as a whole, but especially the provincial capital Lahore, is once again in the grip of what has become a... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Letters Barriers to girls’ education in Balochistan In Balochistan, girls’ education is greatly hindered by cultural obstacles. It is a region where strict gender... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Stocks Gulf markets in red on regional tensions DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday after a report suggesting Iran might be preparing a... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end lower COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Monday, hurt by industrials and communication services stocks. The CSE... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Stocks Wall St struggles to gain as uncertainty around US election grows NEW YORK: US stock indexes slipped in choppy trading on Monday, as investors braced for a pivotal week for global... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Stocks European shares dip as tech losses offset bank FRANKFURT: European shares dipped on Monday as losses in technology stocks offset gains in banks and oil shares, and... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Stocks China stocks rise ahead of US election SINGAPORE: China stocks climbed and Hong Kong markets were steady on Monday as traders positioned for a pivotal ... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Stocks Indian shares post worst session in over a month MUMBAI: Indian shares logged their worst session in more than a month on Monday, weighed down by uncertainty around... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 213,896 tonnes of cargo comprising 110,329 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (November 04, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (November 04, 2024).... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (November 04, 2024).... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (November 04, 2024)... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (November 04, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
ECC approves circular debt management plan ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Monday approved circular debt management plan... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:29am
Punjab govt not mulling buying PIA: Azma LAHORE: Terming the smog as one of the biggest issues, Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Monday that... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:00am
Stakeholders urge Power Division to address theft, losses in Mepco ISLAMABAD: Power Division has reportedly been advised by the stakeholders to take measures to tackle theft and... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:13am
Remaining 18 IPPs: Row over figures main hurdle to talks ISLAMABAD: Although, the Task Force on Energy has terminated or amended agreements with 13 IPPs, (five thermals,... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:01am
Raise in paid-up capital under NAP: Asif-led panel to mull over relief for Jet Green ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has constituted a Ministerial Committee headed by Minister for Aviation Khawaja Asif... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:00am
ADB says it has 7 projects for this year, 16 for the next New country director of ADB Emma Fan holds meeting with Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:32am
Transparency and accountability: Finance Division notifies SOEs Regulations ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division notified State-Owned Enterprises (Audit Committee, Internal Control and Risk... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:01am
Aurangzeb highlights positive trajectory of indicators ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday held a meeting with TPG... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:28am
PPL secures 10-year lease for Sui gas field KARACHI: The Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has disclosed that the competent authority has approved grant of... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:12am
Drug-related issues: Sindh minister seeks support of MPs, media KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that drugs are a major challenge for our society at... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 08:58am
Addition of 4 more PSX firms likely: MSCI to announce Nov Index review tomorrow KARACHI: The MSCI is scheduled to announce its November 2024 Index review on November 06, 2024, with effective date... Updated 05 Nov, 2024 09:30am
‘Business Plan 2024-27’ approved by SMEDA Board LAHORE: The Business Plan-2024-27, developed by the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) in... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Energy ADIPEC expo in Abu Dhabi: Leading oil, energy firms to take part ISLAMABAD: Leading companies from Pakistan’s oil and energy sector are set to participate in ADIPEC 2024 in Abu... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Proposal to celebrate 2024 as year of literature for peace praised FAISALABAD: Decision of FCCI Standing Committee on Art & Culture to observe this year as “literature for... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Oct cement dispatches register 8.74pc increase YoY LAHORE: Cement dispatches, both local and export, showed an increase of 8.74 percent during October 2024, when these... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
US music legend Quincy Jones dies at 91 NEW YORK: Quincy Jones, the man known simply as “Q,” was a huge influence on American music in his work with... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Choking on smog EDITORIAL: Lahore continues to suffocate under a dense blanket of smog, a persistent and grave threat to public... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Celebrating the fiscal surplus EDITORIAL: The government, especially the finance ministry, can’t seem to trumpet the first fiscal surplus in 24... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Commodities Gold prices recover slightly KARACHI: The local gold prices saw some recovery on Monday after the global market’s slight rise, traders said.... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Energy US natural gas prices ease on forecasts for mild weather NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell on Monday on expectations that mild weather through mid-November would keep... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (November 04, 2024)... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Cotton & Textile Selective buying on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil higher JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed up on Monday, following rival vegetable oils, while the market awaits... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Energy Oil jumps nearly 3pc after OPEC+ delays output hike NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed nearly 3% on Monday on OPEC+’s decision to delay plans to increase output by a month,... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
New Extended Fund Facility: Reforms may push country away from ‘boom and bust’ cycles: IMF ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Resident Representative in Pakistan, Esther Perez Ruiz, said latest... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Interest expenses to drop by Rs1.3trn KARACHI: In an encouraging development for Pakistan’s fiscal landscape, the country’s total interest expenses ... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Policy rate cut by 250bps to 15pc KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced a historic policy rate ... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Industry FPCCI-UBG leader welcomes 2.5% cut in interest rates; hopes single digit LAHORE: While welcoming the 2.5 percentage point reduction in interest rates in the Monetary Policy Statement (MPS),... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Industry Traders in KP agree to launch JVs to strengthen S Africa ties PESHAWAR: Traders in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and South African based-Pakistani businessmen agreed to launch joint ... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Taxes Tax collectors: FBR special team to develop new kind of ‘dash board’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has constituted a special team to develop a new kind of “dash... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Industry Organic Agriculture Policy approved: B’stan agri sector poised for transformative shift KARACHI: The government of Balochistan has approved the Balochistan Organic Agriculture Policy 2024, signaling a... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Industry 2-day start-up summit in Karachi from 11th: SECP acts to create platform for entrepreneurial ecosystem ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has organized Pakistan Start-up Summit from... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Industry FPCCI emphasises amendments & updates in Petroleum Act 1934 KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has appreciated Senator Musadik Malik, Federal Petroleum Minister and... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Money & Banking JS Bank, BankIslami partner to expand home remittance payouts KARACHI: JS Bank and BankIslami have announced a strategic partnership to enhance home remittance services... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Companies PITB, PFA sign accord LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Monday signed an... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Industry PCJCCI for transforming industrial economy to digital economy LAHORE: Nazir Hussain, President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) have suggested... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Industry Leading insurance firm to pay Rs0.5m fine for violating ordinance LAHORE: A leading insurance company was left with no option but to pay a penalty of Rs500,000 imposed by Securities... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Companies InfraZamin, Sunridge Foods ink deal for Rs2bn Sukuk KARACHI: InfraZamin has announced a partnership with Sundridge Foods Limited in launching an Rs 2 billion... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am
Money & Banking Dollar slips as traders unwind Trump trades NEW YORK: The US dollar slipped on Monday as investors exited from positions that have benefited from speculation... Published 05 Nov, 2024 03:30am