Mangrove plantation: Pakistan Cables pledges support to WWF KARACHI: Pakistan Cables Limited pledged to support the World-Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) for its ongoing efforts for... Published 07 Nov, 2024 08:04am
Tobacco harm reduction is need of the hour: IRADA KARACHI: The Initiative on Risk-reduction & Dependable Alternatives (IRADA) recently hosted its fourth ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 08:02am
Companies Interloop hosts Partners in Success Awards LAHORE: Interloop Limited hosted the prestigious Partners in Success Awards 2024 on October 30, 2024, at a local... Published 07 Nov, 2024 08:01am
Energy Russia’s oil output at 9m bpd as promised to OPEC+ SOCHI: Russia will stick to its commitments to the OPEC+ group of leading oil producers and has reached its promised... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:59am
‘Worry’ in Ukraine at Trump victory at critical moment in war KYIV, (Ukraine): Donald Trump’s victory in US presidential elections has sparked anxiety on the streets of Kyiv ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:58am
Energy UAE’s ADNOC inks 15-year gas deal with Germany’s SEFE DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates’ ADNOC has agreed to supply Germany’s SEFE with natural gas for 15 years, the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:56am
PTI leader says will continue to raise voice against recent legislation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretary general Salman Akram Raja vowed on Wednesday to continue raising... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:50am
Chinese nationals in Karachi: PM visits Embassy to condemn attack ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday visited the Chinese Embassy to condemn a firing incident, in... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:49am
Crop residue, other agri issues: Speakers propose establishment of ‘SAARC Agriculture Centre’ ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a panel discussion titled, “Inclusive Crop Residue Management and Sustainable ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:48am
Asad Qaiser approaches IHC seeking details of cases against him ISLAMABAD: Former Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser, Wednesday, approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC) ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:46am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: The local gold prices further dropped on Wednesday, reflecting a negative global trend, traders said. Gold... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:45am
MbS welcomes COAS in Riyadh RIYADH: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir met Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in Riyadh, the... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 11:24pm
10,000 EV charging stations to be set up by 2030 ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain announced the government’s... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:39am
Al-Qadir Trust case: AC to record Bushra’s statements tomorrow ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court on Wednesday fixed November 8 for recording the statements of Pakistan... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:38am
Alkhidmat Karachi awards certificates, prizes to students KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has recognized high-performing orphan students in a recent ceremony, awarding ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:37am
Ban imposed on HTV in Lahore for 2 days a week LAHORE: To mitigate smog in the provincial capital, the Lahore district administration has prohibited the entry of... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:35am
Companies Riba-free banking services: BankIslami launches significant initiative KARACHI: BankIslami, a leading Islamic financial institution in Pakistan, has launched a significant initiative to... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:33am
JI tells ECP: Bano Qabil programme not a political activity KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami has clarified to the ECP that Bano Qabil IT programme is an independent educational... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:32am
CESVI donates contemporary laptops to SU’s IBA HYDERABAD: The Italian non-profit organization Cooperation, Emergency, Development SVI Pakistan (CESVI) working in... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:29am
Letters Donald Trump’s victory: many keeping their fingers crossed Donald Trump has made a successful comeback to the White House. Not only has prime minister of Pakistan Shehbaz... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:13am
Visit of AD Ports team: Dar receives presentation on proposed MoUs ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a high-level inter-ministerial... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:03am
Peaceful N-programme: Attainment of SDGs When the United Nations adopted the 2030 Development Agenda in 2015, Pakistan fully embraced all its 17 Sustainable... Published 07 Nov, 2024 07:02am
Factors behind Trump’s 2024 victory The 2024 US presidential election saw Kamala Harris and the Democratic Party suffer a significant defeat, with ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:51am
Facilitating FDI inflows EDITORIAL: Shehbaz Sharif made a very valid point the other day about promotion of FDI (Foreign Direct Investment)... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:44am
Economic growth: Experts recommend measures to policymakers ISLAMABAD: Amid sluggish growth and increasing poverty ratio in the country, experts on Wednesday recommended ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:40am
Middle East Iranians fear Trump comeback will bring them more pain TEHRAN: When Donald Trump was last in the White House, he pursued a policy of “maximum pressure” against the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
USA ‘Comeback king’ Trump stuns US media WASHINGTON: President-elect Donald Trump was hailed as the “comeback king” in the US media on Wednesday after ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Three matches decided in ‘Battle Axe Polo Cup’ LAHORE: Diamond Paints, Master Paints and Newage Cables emerged victorious on the second day of the 10th Battle Axe... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
T20I camp concludes in Karachi LAHORE: Pakistan’s T20I camp for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Australia concluded at the National... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Death of Shahab Zuberi’s mother condoled KARACHI: “Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 07:54am
Schools to remain closed till 17th LAHORE: In response to the escalating smog levels, the Punjab Environment Department (EPD) announced the closure of... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Scientists stir bizarre ‘supersolid’ matter for first time PARIS: Scientists on Wednesday said that they have successfully stirred a strange matter called a “supersolid”... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Annual account statements: ECP begins proceedings against 48 parties ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has initiated proceedings against 48 political parties ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Thousands of election gamblers anticipate betting jackpot after Trump win NEW YORK: Thousands who gambled on the US election are looking forward to a potential payout of about $450 million... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 06, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (November 07, 2024)... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
PM, IK congratulate Trump ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday congratulated Donald Trump, the US president-elect, on his... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Punjab announces ‘work from home’ policy LAHORE: The Punjab government announced work from home policy for office workers in the smog-hit areas as severe air... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Taxes RTO-II team ‘held hostage’ by marriage hall staff KARACHI: A team of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officials from RTO-II, Zone V were taken hostage at a marriage... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Work on ‘Nawaz Sharif Cancer Hospital’ reviewed LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique visited the site of Nawaz Sharif Institute of Cancer... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
SAU, UBL launch wheat seed sowing project HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam, in partnership with United Bank Limited (UBL), has launched... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Saleem Khan made Register SC for three years ISLAMABAD: Register Supreme Court of Pakistan has been replaced and Saleem Khan has been appointed on key post for... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Propaganda campaign against Judge: Official of KP ACD sent to jail on judicial remand ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, sent an official of the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Anti-Corruption Department (ACD)... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Parachinar-Tal Hangu road closure enters 30th day: Offices, businesses remain closed in Parachinar ISLAMABAD: Educational institutions, offices, and businesses in Parachinar remained closed on Wednesday to mourn the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
MCL directs restoration of all damaged street lights LAHORE: Metropolitan Corporation Lahore (MCL) Chief Officer Shahid Abbas Kathia has said that the Zonal Officers... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Maryam Nawaz set to depart Geneva for throat treatment LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is set to leave for Geneva for throat surgery. Sources in the ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
LHC disposes of plea seeking free education LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday disposed of a petition seeking directions for free education from class 1... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
LHC directs commissioner to reply contempt proceedings LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday directed the Commissioner Lahore to submit his reply by November 22 on a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
St Patrick’s High School holds prefects’ investiture ceremony KARACHI: St Patrick’s High School organized its annual Prefects Investiture Ceremony on Wednesday to formally... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
1,100 shops: JI submits resolution for withdrawal of demolition orders KARACHI: Muhammad Farooq, a provincial legislator of Jamaat-e-Islami has submitted a resolution at the Sindh ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: De jure versus de facto “I have a theory…” “Conspiracy or…” “Or, my theory is that the biggest threat to democracy is not an autocrat or a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Fakhr-e-Jahan takes oath as minister in KP cabinet PESHAWAR: Syed Fakhr-e-Jahan, Advisor to KP CM on Sports and Youth Affairs took as a Provincial Minister in the... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Rehabilitation of roads: Sindh cabinet approves Rs6.63bn KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a cabinet meeting, approved Rs 6.63 billion for ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
LUMS collaborates with Lahore Biennale’s Climate Congress LAHORE: Amidst escalating environmental challenges in Pakistan, including record air pollution levels, LUMS has... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Punjab Governor supports increase in army chief’s tenure LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Wednesday that increasing the term of the Army Chief from... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Climate risk – is the climate action enough? 50 years from now, what would the world look like if climate risk is not managed? That could be a world with more... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 07:15am
Stocks Wall Street rallies to record high as Trump returns as US president NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes soared to record highs on Wednesday, as Republican Donald Trump won the 2024... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Stocks European shares advance as Trump elected US president FRANKFURT: European shares jumped more than 1% on Wednesday, tracking a rise in US stock futures, as Donald Trump ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Stocks China stocks, yuan slip as US election counting progresses HONG KONG/SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened and stock markets on the mainland and Hong Kong fell on Wednesday, as... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Stocks Nikkei ends at 3-week high TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a three-week high on Wednesday, led by chip and defence stocks, while... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (November 06, 2024). ====================================... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Rates Stock market loses steam KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday opened on a bullish note and hit new highest intra-day levels, however... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Energy LESCO extends deadline for purchasing bi-directional meters LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has extended the deadline for purchasing private static... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Energy IESCO recovers arrears of Rs4.98bn from defaulters ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has recovered arrears of Rs4.98 billion from over 177,000... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Energy Target 2030: Committed to Reduction in Scope 1 Emissions by 20%”, says KE’s CDMO Sadia Dada KARACHI: At The Future Summit, Sadia Dada, Chief of Distribution and Marcomms at K-Electric, underlined KE’s... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Energy US natural gas prices rise NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Wednesday on a drop in daily output so far this month due to... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Commodities Chicago wheat, corn and soy fall CANBERRA: Chicago wheat, corn and soybean futures fell sharply on Wednesday as early results from the US ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Commodities Copper tumbles LONDON: Copper prices tumbled on Wednesday as victory for Republican Donald Trump in the US presidential election... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Commodities Iron ore futures slide BEIJING: Iron ore futures slipped on Wednesday, as investors shifted focus back on soft fundamentals of the key... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil higher JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed up on Wednesday, supported by gains in rival vegetable oils and a weaker... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Energy Oil prices make gains HOUSTON: Oil prices turned positive on Wednesday after falling by more than $2, despite US crude stocks rising by... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 101,888 tonnes of cargo comprising 42,428 tonnes of import cargo and 59,460... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (November 06, 2024)... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Commodities Gold retreats as dollar surges on Trump victory NEW YORK: Gold prices slipped to a near three-week low on Wednesday, beating a retreat as the dollar jumped after... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Energy Meat processing, alternate energy sectors: Irish team exploring investment opportunities ISLAMABAD: A high-potential delegation from Republic of Ireland is in Pakistan to seek avenues of joint ventures... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
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 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (November 06, 2024). ========================== ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (November 06, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (November 06, 2024).... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 06, 2024).... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 06, 2024)... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (November 06, 2024). =======================================... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
IMF team to check progress on EFF shortly IMF staff to visit Pakistan on November 11 Updated 07 Nov, 2024 03:26pm
Govt sends special delegation to KSA following PM’s visit ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is said to have despatched a special delegation led by Minister for Power... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:33am
Energy transmission sector: AIIB shows interest in exploring investments ISLAMABAD: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) on Wednesday indicated its interest in exploring future... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 09:26am
Trade war would weigh on Europe’s already weak outlook, ECB warns LONDON: Euro zone growth may be weaker than earlier thought and fresh barriers to global trade could lead to a... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Power consumption boost: ‘Winter package’ in limbo as conflicting claims about IMF assent emerge ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s proposed ‘Winter Package 2024’ to enhance electricity consumption in winter... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 09:25am
Pakistan moving on path of economic stability: Aurangzeb KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb says Pakistan is moving on path of economic stability due to... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:36am
Discos’ FCAs for Sept: Nepra approves Rs1.27 per unit negative adjustment ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved negative adjustment of Rs1.27 per... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:44am
Recovery of Rs8.718bn from consumers: Discos seek 48 paisas positive adjustment for Q1 ISLAMABAD: Power Distribution Companies (Discos) have sought positive adjustment of paisa 48 per unit to recover... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 09:21am
PM announces 100MW power supply for G-B GILGIT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday announced the immediate power supply of 100 megawatts for Gilgit... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
PRAL & FBR staff found involved: A dormant account used for Rs1.625trn fake supplies? ISLAMABAD: A gang of cybercriminals illegally used the dormant account of a retired armed forces personnel and made... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 03:27pm
Govt to auction or send back polluted cargo: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Qaiser Ahmed Sheikh revealed on Wednesday that thousands of tonnes... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:35am
4 aircraft grounded: Restart operations or face sanctions, PCAA warns Serene Air KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has issued a stern warning to Serene Air, demanding the airline... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 08:34am
FTO’s office sees 67pc spike in complaints against FBR ISLAMABAD: The number of complaints filed by the taxpayers against the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) with the... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 09:19am
KATI seeks swift steps to alleviate rising production costs KARACHI: The President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Junaid Naqi has urged the government... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
Speakers for firm action to deal with economic, environmental challenges KARACHI: The 8th edition of ‘The Future Summit’ commenced with a packed hall at a hotel here in Karachi. Farrukh... Updated 07 Nov, 2024 10:45am
Petrochemical, chemical plants: criticality of CCPPs highlighted KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has recommended the Government to continue... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am
FPCCI seeks ‘winter package’ for trade & industry KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has urged the government to announce a comprehensive, effective and... Published 07 Nov, 2024 06:16am