Toshakhana-II case: Court reserve verdict on IK, Bushra’s acquittal plea till 12th ISLAMABAD: A special court hearing Toshakhana-II case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran... Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:15am
Ex-BLA member exposes terrorist agenda amid fresh arrests QUETTA: Talat Aziz, a former member of the banned Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA), publicly surrendered and spoke... Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:13am
The Future Summit: Experts underscore crucial role of technology in broadening healthcare access KARACHI: Healthcare industry experts and policymakers at summit underscored the crucial role that technology can... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 12:00pm
Industry Factors creating obstacles within SMEs highlighted LAHORE: Over 84 percent of Pakistan’s workforce operates informally within SMEs and home-based working sector,... Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:09am
FDA intensifies drive against illegal commercialization FAISALABAD: On the instructions of Director General FDA Muhammad Asif Chaudhry, the departmental drive against... Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:08am
‘BISP providing maximum support to underprivileged class’ ISLAMABAD: Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support Program (BISP) Rubina Khalid said on Friday that the BISP is... Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:05am
K-Electric: ‘Tax being forcibly extracted from Karachi residents’ KARACHI: Saifuddin advocate, Leader of the Opposition in KMC and Deputy Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi, expressed... Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:04am
KP govt launches two youth friendly initiatives PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Sardar Ali Amin Khan Gandapur formally launched two new initiatives i.e. The Naujwan... Published 09 Nov, 2024 08:02am
Closer of commercial activities after 8.00 pm: LHC orders Commissioner to convene stakeholders moot LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday observed that the measures being taken by the government are not sufficient... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:59am
Major-Gen Shamraiz assumes charge as DG Rangers Sindh KARACHI: Major General Muhammad Shamraiz on Friday officially assumed the office as Director General (DG) Sindh... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:57am
Minister assures ABAD of complete elimination of land mafias, kidnappers KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Home and Parliamentary Affairs Sindh Ziaul Hassan Lanjhar assured the ... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:55am
Industry ‘Need to restore confidence of local, foreign investors’ KARACHI: Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Muhammad Aman ... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:39am
Senate body told: Non-renewal of LDI licences can impact telecom ecosystem ISLAMABAD: The non-renewal of Long Distance International (LDI) licences on account of outstanding dues of around Rs... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Chief Minister's Children's Heart Surgery Programme: Over 530 children successfully operated LAHORE: Over 530 innocent children have been successfully operated under the Chief Minister's Children's Heart... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:32am
P&D Board signs agreement with Nadra LAHORE: The Planning & Development Board signed an agreement with the NADRA to strengthen the Punjab Social... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:31am
PCB announces squad for ACC LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday confirmed the squad for the 50-over tri-series and ACC Under-19 Asia... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:28am
PITB revamps official Punjab govt portal LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has revamped the official Punjab Government portal... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:24am
PTA absolves itself from responsibility of securing e-devices ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has absolved itself from the responsibility of securing... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:22am
Judicial orders: PTI condemns govt’s blatant disregard ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central information secretary Sheikh Waqas Akram strongly condemned the... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:20am
Taxes Over Rs16bn revenue loss prevented by busting gangs of cyber criminals using foreign IPs/VPN/proxy servers ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation-Inland Revenue (IR) has prevented revenue loss of... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:18am
SAU paves way for agri innovation, economic growth: Minister HYDERABAD: Provincial Minister for Universities and Boards, Muhammad Ali Malkani, underscored the transformative... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:17am
UNGA body adopts four key Pak resolutions NEW YORK: The First Committee of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has adopted four key resolutions tabled... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:15am
Uplift schemes worth Rs3.6bn approved LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Friday approved two development schemes worth Rs 3.6... Published 09 Nov, 2024 07:14am
Commodities Global food prices reach 18-month high: FAO PARIS: Global food prices rose in October to their highest level in 18 months, with a sharp increase in the cost of... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
PCB unaware of BCCI’s official decision on Champions Trophy: Naqvi LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has not so far been communicated as to whether the Indian cricket team has... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Energy PM announces power relief ‘winter package’ ISLAMABAD: At a time when electricity bills had become exorbitant and seemed to have reached a breaking point, Prime... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
‘Iqbal Day’ today LAHORE: “Iqbal Day” marking the birth anniversary of philosopher poet known as Poet of the East, Dr Allama... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
JCP endorses SHC CJ’s proposal ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), unanimously, endorsed the Sindh High Court (SHC) chief... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
India declines to travel for Champions Trophy NEW DELHI: With the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 approaching, India has confirmed it will not travel to Pakistan for ... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Punjab bans entry to parks, zoos as air pollution worsens LAHORE: Keeping in view the deteriorating situation of smog, the Environment Protection Department (EPD) on Friday... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
LG minister to attend int’l conference in China LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq, accompanied by Secretary Local Government Shakeel Ahmed ... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
CM Punjab announces historic package for wheat farmers LAHORE: Under the vision of "Kisan Khushal, Punjab Khushal," a historic reward package worth billions of rupees has... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
BECS Directorate General enrols over 10,000 out-of-school children ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Basic Education Community Schools (BECS) enrolled more than 10,000... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Cyber security: Attackers use Telegram for malware delivery: GReAT report ISLAMABAD: Kaspersky Global Research and Analysis team (GReAT) has uncovered a malicious global campaign in which... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Advisory body to make theatre plays civilized, family-friendly: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has announced that a seven-member advisory committee has been... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
48 terrorist attacks occurred in Oct ISLAMABAD: Almost 48 terrorist attacks occurred across the country in October 2024, as compared to 45 during the... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
28th IAPTC annual conference concludes RAWALPINDI: Closing ceremony of 28th Annual Conference of the International Association of Peacekeeping Training... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
‘Pakistan-UK Education Gateway Phase-II’: Minister reviews new projects ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal chaired a high-level... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Al-Qadir Trust case: AC hands over questionnaires to IK, Bushra ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Friday, handed over questionnaires under Section 342 of the Code of Criminal... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Jail superintendent ordered to arrange IK’s meetings with counsel, others ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed superintendent of Adiala Jail to arrange a meeting between ... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
UAF declared 49th best world university FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad has entered the elite 50 universities of the globe by jumping ... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Customs dept under fire for issuing time-barred notices LAHORE: The customs department is facing intense criticism for issuing time-barred notices, creating unnecessary... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
NA body vows to elevate national healthcare through decisive reforms ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services and Regulations has resolved to... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
‘Human anti-D immunoglobulin’ injection in market: DRAP issues immediate recall alerts ISLAMABAD: Following the identification of falsified Rhophylac 300mcg PFS, human Anti-D immunoglobulin injection in... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 09, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (November 09, 2024)... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Rates PSX hits highest-ever levels KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday achieved a new historic milestone and hit highest ever levels on ... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Cotton & Textile Sluggish business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Friday remained steady and the trading volume remained a little bit low. Cotton... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Energy Sui Development and Production Lease: PPL clarification KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) seeks to clarify the status of Sui Development and Production Lease. The... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Export industry: challenges and solutions It is heartening to note that a multinational company operating in Pakistan has successfully showcased and set an... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:22am
Controlling container traffic A horrible accident took place around the Native Jetty Bridge the other day. A truck with containers was crossing ... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:24am
Letters America’s freedom of opinion: equality or exclusivity? To truly understand a society, community, county, or country, the best approach is to engage directly with the ... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:29am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Thinking about and planning for future, not just the present “It’s all relative, isn’t it! I reckon double think is the right phrase to use – a phrase used by George... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Power crisis and the way forward IPPs (independent power producers) were created under Government’s power policies, which were promulgated over the... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:27am
Stocks Sri Lankan shares end higher BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Friday, aided by gains in communication services and consumer staples... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Stocks S&P 500 nears 6,000 mark as Trump win NEW YORK: The S&P 500 index inched closer to the 6,000 mark and the Dow gained on Friday, as a sweeping Trump... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Stocks European shares log third week of declines on China, tariff jitters FRANKFURT: Europe’s benchmark STOXX 600 logged its third consecutive week of declines on Friday, hurt by... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Stocks China stocks end lower as expectations cool for Beijing’s fiscal stimulus SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks declined on Friday but booked their best week in a month, as investors lowered... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Stocks Nikkei posts biggest weekly gains since Sept TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Friday, locking in its largest weekly gains since September, although... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
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 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
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 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (November 09, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (November 09, 2024).... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (November 09, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
CCP issues report on state of competition in power sector: Discos asked to strengthen MIRAD for better business planning Report highlights significant presence and impact of state-owned enterprises on competition within the power sector Updated 09 Nov, 2024 02:59pm
Cabinet decides to divide NTDC into two entities ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has approved restructuring of National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC)... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 02:10pm
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion ISLAMABAD: The Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has sought details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 02:11pm
Govt will go for privatisation of PIA again: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb, while admitting trust and credibility deficit with the... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 07:11pm
FBR will impose new surcharge on fossil fuels ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will impose a new surcharge on fossil fuels to generate additional... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 02:59pm
$3bn remittances in Oct: highest monthly inflow in FY25 so far KARACHI: Pakistan received over $3 billion home remittances in October 2024, the highest monthly inflow so far in ... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Mengal, Dawar, others challenge 26th Amendment ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was asked to declare that 26th Constitutional Amendment was passed contrary to the... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 02:21pm
SJC examines 10 complaints against judges: No substantial evidence found ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Judicial Council (SJC) on Friday examined 10 complaints against the judges under Article 209... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 02:10pm
SPI inflation up by 0.24pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI) based inflation for the week ended November 7, 2024 increased by 0.24... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:41am
Industry PM vows to achieve $25bn IT export target ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reiterated his government’s resolve to meet $25 billion IT... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Economic growth; Digitisation of economy key requisite: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has described the digitisation of... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:44am
Smuggling of night-vision equipment: Inquiry against 7 FBR officials begins ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has started an inquiry against seven officers at Islamabad... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:08am
Energy Oil falls over 2pc NEW YORK: Oil prices fell more than 2 percent on Friday as traders grew less fearful of prolonged supply disruptions... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Economy on the path of recovery: Tarar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has announced that Pakistan’s economy... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Pakistan-China-Tajikistan: Tajik delegates visit PCJCCI to tap potential sectors for trade LAHORE: A five-member delegation from Tajikistan visited Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Commodities Gold prices recover sharply KARACHI: The local gold prices saw a big recovery on Friday after the global market bounced back, traders said.... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Reko Diq Mining Co to utilise PIBT’s terminal KARACHI: The Reko Diq Mining Company (Private) Limited has identified and approached Pakistan International Bulk... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Economy on the mend EDITORIAL: Minister of Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb while addressing the eighth edition of the “Future Summit”... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:19am
Captive power phase-out: the show must go on EDITORIAL: Only a few weeks into the latest International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, the Prime Minister has been... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:21am
Maize can help country fetch over $1bn annually: experts KARACHI: With rising global demand, Pakistan’s maize holds immense potential to surpass a billion dollars in ... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Industry Customs, rail, airport, maritime sectors: Four MoUs signed with UAE ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday signed four MoUs in sectors such as customs, rail... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Forex reserves likely to reach $12bn mark: SBP KARACHI: Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Jameel Ahmed has said that despite external debt servicing,... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 09:05am
Industry ‘PBA is committed to supporting green financing solutions’ KARACHI: Muneer Kamal, CEO and General Secretary, Pakistan Banks’ Association (PBA) has said that PBA committed to... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Industry Labour laws must ensure protection & welfare of workers: LCCI president LAHORE: Labour laws should strike a delicate balance, ensuring the protection and welfare of workers while also... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Companies Meezan Bank partners with Trifit Gym KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has recently entered into an exclusive partnership with... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Companies Ipsos unveils Global Trends at HBL Tower Karachi KARACHI: Ipsos, a global leader in market research, launched its flagship survey “Ipsos Global Trends” at the ... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Money & Banking US dollar on track for weekly gain NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Friday and was heading for a slight weekly gain as investors evaluated the likely ... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Money & Banking Asian currencies rise BENGALURU: The Philippine’s peso and equities fell on Friday as investors weighed security and trade implications... Published 09 Nov, 2024 06:36am
People’s housing scheme is a testament to Sindh govt: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has stated that the Sindh government's People's Housing Scheme is... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 07:25am
Ayaz Sadiq pays tribute to Iqbal ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq paid rich tribute to Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his 147th... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 07:44am
KP govt to move PHC against ECP for reserve seats PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP CM on Information and Public Relations, Barrister Dr. Mohammad Ali said that the provincial... Updated 09 Nov, 2024 08:01am