World Trade chief uncontested in seeking second term GENEVA: Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and first African to head the World Trade Organization, is uncontested... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Peru sees free trade pact with India in 2025, trade minister says LIMA: Peru aims to finalize negotiations for a free trade agreement with India in 2025 and is advancing talks to ... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Iran urges Trump to change ‘maximum pressure’ policy TEHRAN: Iran on Saturday urged US President-elect Donald Trump to reconsider the “maximum pressure” policy he... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Iqbal Day marked LAHORE: Iqbal Day, commemorating the birth anniversary of national poet and great philosopher, Dr. Allama Muhammad... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
South Asia Indian journalist Rana Ayyub tailed by officials: CPJ NEW DELHI: The Committee to Protect Journalists is highly concerned after Indian investigative journalist Rana... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Singapore show a big success: IT firms, fintechs looking to grab global opportunities KARACHI: Pakistan’s IT companies and fintech operators are looking to grab business opportunities in fintech ... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
United by tides, knotted by oceans: Aman Dialogue 2025 ‘What keeps us unified against the common threats at sea, what motivates us to recourse to stability in the global... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Prices of essential kitchen items show declining trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of most of the essential kitchen items have witnessed a declining trend during this week past... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Industry 8th Industrial Expo inaugurated LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider on Saturday inaugurated the 8th Pakistan Industrial Expo at the Lahore... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Industry Nations attending COP 29 moot must honour their pledges: PBF LAHORE: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) says “we must call on developed nations attending the COP29 in Baku to honor... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
PTI’s protests only for getting ‘NRO’: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the purpose of PTI’s protests and rallies is only ... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Pakistan to slash winter power tariffs to spur demand, cut gas use: Leghari KARACHI: Pakistan will reduce electricity tariffs during winter in a bid to boost consumption and cut the use of... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
PM reaffirms govt’s commitment to supporting state media apparatus ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday reiterated government’s commitment to supporting the... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Climate Action Summit: PM to visit Baku on 12th ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Baku, Azerbaijan to participate in the “World Leaders’... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Energy Hydropower projects on canals: KP govt urged to revisit decision ISLAMABAD: Agricultural experts have requested the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa to reconsider the... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
PM pays tribute to Allama Iqbal on birth anniversary LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif honored Dr. Allama Muhammad Iqbal (RA) on his 147th birth ... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Energy KP govt launches two solarization projects worth Rs55bn PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government has initiated the execution of two mega solarization projects of Rs.55... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Punjab govt waging battle against breast cancer Breast cancer has become one of the most significant health threats to women worldwide, with Pakistan recording some... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Sharjeel pays tribute to Allama Iqbal KARACHI: Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon paid tribute to poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his 147th birth... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
NPO category: ICAP, ICMAP honour ChildLife Foundation with 3rd BCR Award KARACHI: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) and the Institute of Cost and Management... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Ambassador Rizwan highlights Pakistan’s priorities for cooperation with US WASHINGTON: The Pakistan government’s priorities to enhance bilateral cooperation with the United States in trade... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Pakistan urges UN to adopt urgent measures to strengthen safety of peacekeepers ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has urged the United Nations to adopt urgent measures to strengthen the safety of peacekeepers,... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Failure to uphold constitution root of all crises: JI chief LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman emphasized that Islam and the constitution are the unifying... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Federal capital witnesses alarming rise in crime ISLAMABAD: The capital city has seen a rise in incidents of car lifting, motorbike theft, and mobile phone snatching... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Letters ‘America’s freedom of opinion: equality or exclusivity?’ For example, when we surveyed the Detroit and Dearborn areas, home to predominantly Arab communities, including... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
CPPs: govt must phase out ‘preferential’ treatment For decades, Pakistan’s energy landscape has been plagued by a growing reliance on captive power plants (CPPs).... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Energy US natural gas prices lower NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased about 1% on Friday on forecasts for the weather to remain mild through late... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Energy Oil settles down on receding hurricane risk NEW YORK: Oil prices settled more than 2% lower on Friday as traders grew less fearful of prolonged supply... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (November 09, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (November 10, 2024).... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (November 09, 2024). ======================================= ... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Fans replacement in Discos, KE: NEECA seeks PD’s help on mode of financing ISLAMABAD: National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (NEECA) has sought the Power Division’s support to... Updated 10 Nov, 2024 09:44am
Govt launches ‘Climaventures’: A $50m push for climate innovation, investment ISLAMABAD: Pakistan took a significant step toward climate resilience and innovation with the launch of... Updated 10 Nov, 2024 09:44am
PM Shehbaz to announce 5-year economic plan soon: Ahsan LAHORE: Federal Minister Planning Commission Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday has said that the Prime Minister is going to... Updated 10 Nov, 2024 09:12pm
PM will leave for KSA today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to participate in the second Joint... Updated 10 Nov, 2024 09:41am
Improvement in economic indicators: Govt alludes to ties with China, deals with KSA Attaullah Tarar says Pakistan’s relations with other countries have improved due to the government’s effective foreign policy Updated 10 Nov, 2024 09:02pm
Property values in Karachi: New SRO retains rebate provision, FBR asked ISLAMABAD: Legal experts and tax advisers have sought an urgent clarification from the Federal Board of Revenue... Updated 10 Nov, 2024 09:45am
US condemns Quetta bombing ISLAMABAD: The United States has condemned the Quetta railway station bombing. Taking to social media platform X,... Updated 10 Nov, 2024 09:45am
Russia, Malaysia and Turkiye offer condolences ISLAMABAD: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday condoled with President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister... Updated 10 Nov, 2024 09:47am
Over 26 killed in attack at railway station by BLA QUETTA: At least 26 people were killed and over 50 others injured some of them critically, when a suicide bomber... Updated 10 Nov, 2024 09:48am
VVIP aircraft being used by President, PM: Rs1.8bn approved for overhauling ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved Rs 1.8 billion for overhauling two VVIP aircraft being used by the... Updated 10 Nov, 2024 09:48am
Bank’s income case: FBR restrained from initiating ‘coercive’ action ISLAMABAD: The income of the bank to be taxed based on gross advances to deposit ratio has been challenged before... Updated 10 Nov, 2024 09:49am
Commodities Gold prices firm KARACHI: The local and international gold prices remained steady on Saturday, traders said. Gold prices stood... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Standards for oil & ghee sector: SFA to set up 20-member scientific panel KARACHI: Sindh Food Authority has decided to establish a 20-member scientific panel. This panel, aimed at setting... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Commodities Action intensified against burning of rice straw LAHORE: Secretary Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo on Saturday said that the department of agriculture Punjab... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
A belated ‘Bijli Sahulat’ package EDITORIAL: Finally, the prime minister has announced a power relief plan, ‘Bijli Sahulat’ package (a euphemism... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Nosediving tax-to-GDP ratio EDITORIAL: It’s a bit rich of the FBR (Federal Board of Revenue) to claim an improvement in the country’s tax-to-GDP... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Commodities Iron ore futures drop BEIJING: Iron ore futures slid on Friday, as investors adopted a cautious stance amid continuously falling demand ... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Commodities Gold poised for biggest weekly fall NEW YORK: Gold prices dropped on Friday, poised for their steepest weekly decline in over five months, pressured by ... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures up JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher for a third straight week of gains on Friday as a major industry... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Commodities Euronext wheat sees quiet end to noisy week PARIS/HAMBURG: European wheat closed slightly higher on Friday as traders assessed mixed export indications and... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Commodities Soybean, corn futures rise after USDA lowers US harvest outlook CHICAGO: US soybean futures reached a one-month peak on Friday and corn futures touched a more-than-four-month high... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Commodities West Europe sowings resume but delays dent wheat crop potential PARIS: Drier weather has sped up sowing campaign in western Europe possibly allowing the continent to avoid a repeat... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Commodities Indonesia’s palm oil output seen recovering in 2025 NUSA DUA, (Indonesia): Indonesia’s palm oil output is forecast to recover next year, after an expected drop this... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Commodities Copper pulls back on disappointment over China’s fiscal support LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Friday on disappointment over the extent of fiscal stimulus measures announced by... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Commodities Copper TC/RCs benchmark next year seen at 15-year low BEIJING/ HANOI/LONDON: Copper concentrate processing fees are expected to be set at a 15-year-low in 2025 because of... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Commodities Japan rubber futures post weekly gain SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures posted a weekly gain on Friday, even as the market closed lower for the day as... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Jazz World HQ inaugurated ISLAMABAD: Jazz has officially inaugurated its new state-of-the-art headquarters, the Jazz World HQ, at a... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Industry Experts recommend alternate tobacco products ISLAMABAD: Health experts stressed the need for educating healthcare providers on Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR)... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
Money & Banking BoK registers 28pc growth in profit PESHAWAR: The Board of Directors of Bank of Khyber (Bank) held their 195th meeting on October 29, 2024, at the... Published 10 Nov, 2024 02:51am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points