PTI leaders protest against police high-handedness in Karachi KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh Chapter President Haleem Adil Sheikh on Sunday addressed a press... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Sindh committed to providing environment-friendly transport: Sharjeel KARACHI: Senior Minister for Transport, Mass Transit and Information Sindh Sharjeel Inam Memon on Sunday said that... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:32am
HFP introduces new skill-building, training programme at Berlitz KARACHI: Hamdard Foundation Pakistan (HFP) has introduced a new four-month skills-building and training programme... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:30am
Sunni religious schools: Saylani offers support to IT labs and networking KARACHI: On the second day of the Sunni Scholars Convention (Islamic Leadership Summit) organized by Saylani Welfare... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:29am
Train operations halted on Lahore-Quetta route QUETTA: Due to recent security concerns in Quetta Division, especially after the terror attack at the railway... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:26am
‘Faisalabad History & Heritage’ conference held FAISALABAD: The first international “Faisalabad History & Heritage” conference was organized at GC ... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:24am
Sumair Ahmad assumes charge as PCB’s COO LAHORE: Senior bureaucrat Sumair Ahmad Syed who has been appointed Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Pakistan... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 07:04am
Eastern Cuba rocked by earthquake of magnitude 6.8 HAVANA: A 6.8 magnitude earthquake rocked eastern Cuba on Sunday, according to the US Geological Survey, shaking... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Europe Russia and Ukraine launch biggest drone attacks of conflict MOSCOW: Russia and Ukraine both launched record drone attacks on each other overnight, as the Kremlin said it saw... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Leaders fly to Saudi Arabia for talks on Mideast conflicts RIYADH: Arab and other Muslim leaders have begun arriving in Saudi Arabia for a summit scheduled for Monday that ... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Over 3,000 visas issued to Indian Sikh pilgrims NEW DELHI: The Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi said on Sunday it has issued over 3,000 visas to Sikh pilgrims... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Bilawal commends security forces ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has commended the security forces for... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Naqvi, Bugti inquire after Quetta blast injured QUETTA: Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi and Balochistan Chief Minister (CM) Sarfaraz Bugti on Sunday visited the... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Former ANP stalwart Zahid Khan joins PML-N PESHAWAR: Former ANP stalwart and Senator Zahid Khan announced joining PML-N along with his family and scores of... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Shujaat approves formation of new wings in PML-Q LAHORE: With the approval of the party President, Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain, the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q)... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
FBR seizes smuggled goods worth Rs106.08bn in 2023-24 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has seized smuggled goods valued at Rs 106.08 billion during 2023-24... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
KP govt, WWF to launch ‘Recharge Pakistan Programme’ PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Government and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) have agreed in principles to expand mutual... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
About 500,000 children missed polio vaccination ISLAMABAD: An estimated 500,000 children missed polio vaccinations during this month’s countrywide inoculation... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Islamabad’s G-13, G-14: FGEHA set to auction off commercial plots ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA) has finalized arrangements to auction several... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Two suspects ‘involved’ in murder of elderly man arrested ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police have arrested two suspects involved in the brutal murder of an elderly man in the... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Gunmen kill 10 in bar shooting in Mexico’s Queretaro state QUERETARO, (Mexico): Gunmen killed 10 people in a bar in the central Mexican state of Queretaro late Saturday,... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Putin finalises N Korea defence deal MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a landmark defence pact with North Korea, a deal that... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Europe King Charles leads silence for UK war dead as Kate returns to public life LONDON: King Charles III led Britain in two minutes of silence on Sunday to honour the country’s war dead at a... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Cuba warns against ‘public disorder’ as scattered protests erupt HAVANA: Cuban authorities said late on Saturday they would not tolerate “public disorder” as the island’s... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Movies & Music Judith Jamison, influential dancer and choreographer dies NEW YORK: Judith Jamison, an acclaimed dancer and choreographer who for two decades was artistic director of the... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Zardari, PM laud security forces ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have both commended Pakistan’s security... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Installation process of AMI meters going on rapidly ISLAMABAD: The installation process of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) meters equipped with modern technology... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Dar praises OIC, AL for support to Palestinian cause RIYADH: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Sunday called for a comprehensive review of... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (November 10, 2024) and the forecast for Monday (November 11, 2024).... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Rates PSX hits highest-ever levels KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend and hit historic highest ever levels during the outgoing... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Rates Futures spread up 644bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 644bps to 15.71 percent on the last day of the outgoing week. Trading... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Rates Largely stable KARACHI: Rupee remained largely stable against the US dollar in the inter-bank market during the previous week. The... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Tarar condoles death of Shahab Zuberi’s mother ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage and Culture Attaullah Tarar on Sunday... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Pakistani columnists and writers: Iranian CG agrees to arrange tours PESHAWAR: Iranian Consul General in Peshawar, Ali Banafshekhah has agreed with a suggestion of arranging tourist... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
President, PM congratulate cricket team ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday felicitated Pakistan... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
PDP Chairman for increasing tree cover of Karachi KARACHI: Expressing grave concern over lack of parks and gardens in Karachi besides cutting of mangroves in the... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Various cities of Punjab: Air pollution increases to alarming level LAHORE: Life in provincial metropolis on Sunday remained severely impacted and air pollution increased to an ... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
KP plans law to regulate manufacturing, storage, supply of feed stuff PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has planned a formal legislation to regulate the... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Security forces kill six terrorists in NW RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed six terrorists and wounded six others in an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Overall stability observed in prices KARACHI: Overall stability was observed in cotton prices. New York cotton prices saw an increase. However, business... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Go beyond the Fund advice Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) met under the chairmanship of Jameel Ahmed, Governor of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 07:17am
Disconnecting captive power: balancing between costs and efficiency The more one writes about Pakistan’s energy sector mess, the less it seems to cover. The latest issue involves the... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 07:21am
Letters ‘America’s freedom of opinion: equality or exclusivity?’ This is apropos my two back to back letters to the Editor carried by the newspaper on Saturday and yesterday. I ... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 07:44am
Bridging climate governance gap: a roadmap for COP29 and beyond Pakistan stands at the crossroads of climate vulnerability, facing the harsh consequences of a crisis it did not... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 07:38am
Muslims under siege Not only, the Middle East remains engulfed in flames, with Gaza and Beirut reaching boiling points because of the... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 07:34am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Inflation data poses test for stocks rally after Trump win NEW YORK: Investors will focus in the coming week on whether inflation trends can help sustain the record-breaking... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Stocks Banks help Australian shares log best week since mid-August SYDNEY: Australian shares notched up their best week in 12 on Friday, helped by robust gains in banks as the... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Stocks Lacklustre China stimulus drags FTSE 100 to 3-month low BRITAIN: Britain’s FTSE 100 fell to a three-month low on Friday, dragged down by homebuilder Vistry following a... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 07:02am
Stocks Indian shares log fifth week of losses in six as dull earnings drag MUMBAI: Indian stocks dropped on Friday, ending the week in the red, as concerns over dull corporate earnings and... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Stocks Saudi bourse falls on oil; Qatar gains DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s stock market ended slightly lower on Sunday after a fall in oil prices at the end of last... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi Rates in the week ended Sunday November 10, 2024 Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
CCP for sell-off of Discos or exploring PPPs Competition Commission of Pakistan report says DISCOs facing high distribution losses, revenue leakages, low bill recovery rates, widespread electricity theft, and supply constraints Updated 11 Nov, 2024 02:39pm
Pak mission in China: 20 new posts created in Trade Section ISLAMABAD: The government has created 20 new posts in Trade Section of Pakistan’s Mission in China to boost exports,... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 02:39pm
International transshipment cargoes: FBR to allow inter-port movement ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will allow inter-port movement of international transshipment cargoes... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 09:21am
Bangladesh, Pakistan to take major steps aimed at improving relations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bangladesh are set to improve their bilateral relations in all fields including trade,... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 02:56pm
Challenge of terrorism: Federal govt to provide resources to Balochistan govt: Naqvi QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti and Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi in a meeting on Sunday... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 09:01am
Customs duty in 2023-24: Petroleum sector, imported vehicles top contributors ISLAMABAD: Two top contributors of customs duty were the petroleum sector and imported vehicles during 2023-24. The... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 02:40pm
Rs237bn FED collected from cigarettes in 2023-24 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has collected Rs 237 billion as federal excise duty (FED) from... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 09:24am
FBR reshuffles 208 officers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted 208 officers of Directorate General of... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 02:56pm
PM Shehbaz arrives in Riyadh to attend Arab-Islamic Summit RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to represent Pakistan at the... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 08:54am
Industry Sales tax returns: KCCI demands suspension of affidavit requirement KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Jawed Bilwani, while vehemently... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
IPPs: even-handed govt approach? EDITORIAL: During a briefing to the Senate Standing Committee on Power, the co-chair of the Energy Task Force stated... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 07:13am
‘Systematic’ cleansing EDITORIAL: First things first, Qatar has told Hamas and Israel it will stall its efforts to mediate a Gaza ceasefire... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 07:14am
Peshawar: prices of essential food items show mixed trend PESHAWAR: Mixed trend in prices of essential food commodities was witnessed in the retail market. A weekly-survey... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 09:13am
WHT’s share in collection of direct taxes stands at 60pc ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has claimed that the share of withholding taxes stood at 60 percent in... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 08:56am
Money & Banking Sterling close to 2-1/2-year high LONDON: Sterling was within striking distance of its highest level in more than 2-1/2 years against the euro on... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Money & Banking China’s yuan set for 6th weekly drop SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped and looked set for its sixth losing week, hurt by investor worries about higher... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Money & Banking Indian rupee weakens to record low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee weakened to a record low on Friday and logged its worst weekly fall since May, pressured by... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Energy Saudi Aramco reports 15pc drop in Q3 profit but maintains dividend DUBAI: Saudi oil giant Aramco on Tuesday reported a 15.4% drop in third-quarter profit due to lower crude prices and... Published 11 Nov, 2024 06:03am
Multilateral development banks stepping into climate breach: EBRD President LONDON: Multilateral development banks are putting much more focus on investments to tackle climate change, the... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 06:47am
SAU leads Sindh’s universities in Google Certification Programme HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam has secured the top position among ten universities in Sindh... Updated 11 Nov, 2024 06:27am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points