Stocks Japan’s Nikkei ends slightly higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended slightly higher on Monday, as gains were capped by domestic firms’ dim... Published 12 Nov, 2024 08:11am
Stocks HK stocks fall on debt-plan letdown; semiconductors bounce HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares slipped to a three-week low on Monday as China’s local government debt-relief package... Published 12 Nov, 2024 08:10am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 jumps on defence stocks prospects FRANKFURT: Europe’s main stock index logged its best day in six weeks on Monday, with defence stocks in the lead ... Published 12 Nov, 2024 08:09am
Stocks Wall Street hovers near record high NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were near record highs on Monday, holding on to post-election gains, ahead of... Published 12 Nov, 2024 08:08am
Money & Banking Asian currencies Thai baht, Malaysian ringgit falls BENGALURU: Emerging Asian currencies and equities declined on Monday after stimulus measures from China failed to... Published 12 Nov, 2024 08:06am
Money & Banking Euro hits lowest in 6-1/2 months vs dollar NEW YORK: The euro dropped to its lowest level in 6-1/2 months against the greenback on Monday as investors worried... Published 12 Nov, 2024 08:04am
Money & Banking Indian rupee slips to record low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee slipped to an all-time low on Monday, pressured by weakness in regional currencies and... Published 12 Nov, 2024 08:02am
Industry PSM revival talks with Russian experts next week: Sindh CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that efforts to revive Pakistan Steel Mill are making... Published 12 Nov, 2024 08:00am
CDPR delegation meets TDAP officials KARACHI: A delegation from the Consortium for Development Policy Research (CDPR) visited the Trade Development... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:59am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: The local gold prices posted a sizeable fall on Monday following a downturn in the world market, traders... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:58am
AC adjourns hearing of Al-Qadir Trust case ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court on Monday adjourned the hearing of the Al-Qadir Trust case till November 13,... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:57am
PLA Commander meets CGS ISLAMABAD: As regional security challenges intensify, Pakistan and China took another step in reinforcing their... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:56am
Clean drinking water for Tharparker: FBL collaborates with Zaman Foundation KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of the leading Islamic banks in Pakistan announced collaboration with Zaman... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:54am
Terrorists involved in airport attack case arrested: Rs50m reward & commendation certificates announced for CTD KARACHI: The Sindh Home Minister Zia Ul Hassan Lanjar, announced a reward of Rs50 million and commendation... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:52am
UAE consul general meets Sharjeel KARACHI: United Arab Emirates Consul General Bakhit Atiq Al Rumiti met Senior Sindh Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon at... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:51am
Agriculture and Allied Faisalabad wheat cultivation target set at 1.8m acres LAHORE: The Punjab government has set the target for wheat cultivation in Faisalabad at 1.8 million acres and all... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:50am
Interior minister visits Raiwind Tablighi moot LAHORE: Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi Monday visited the annual Tablighi congregation at Raiwind and met with... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:49am
Taxes Draft bill to amend Punjab Agri Income Tax 2024 presented in PA LAHORE: A draft bill to amend the Punjab Agricultural Income Tax 2024 was presented in the Punjab Assembly on ... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:48am
Azma hints at division in PTI LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the person who refused to accept defeat is now ... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:44am
Pakistan, Denmark celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations Islamabad, Nov 11: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb attended a special reception... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:42am
IRSOA condemns Karachi’s marriage hall incident ISLAMABAD: The Inland Revenue Service Officers Association (IRSOA) strongly condemns the recent incident involving a... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:41am
Monem inaugurates three new recreational parks KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami vowed to roll out further uplift initiatives for the metropolis as its city chief, Monem... Updated 12 Nov, 2024 08:01am
Money & Banking BOK registers 28pc growth in PBT in 9M-2024 PESHAWAR: The Board of Directors of Bank of Khyber (BoK) held their 195th meeting on October 29, 2024, at the... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:39am
Letters ‘America’s freedom of opinion: equality or exclusivity?’ This is apropos three letters to the Editor by this writer carried by the newspaper on Saturday, Sunday and... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:34am
Blushing golden apples Gilgit-Baltistan is a region where over 70 percent of the land is covered by high mountains and glaciers, leaving... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:20am
Delayed realisation? EDITORIAL: It is interesting, and instructive, that the Saudi army chief flew to Tehran on Sunday “for talks with... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:06am
The right candidate for the right job EDITORIAL: Remittances hit a four-month-high, as per State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) website, of 3.05 billion dollars... Published 12 Nov, 2024 07:03am
Problem with IMF projections An IMF delegation has probably arrived in Pakistan to conduct a ‘stock-taking’ as indicated by the Finance... Updated 12 Nov, 2024 07:29am
IMF team looks at fiscal performance IMF staff led by Nathan Porter, is likely to meet the finance minister today Updated 12 Nov, 2024 09:32am
Aurangzeb welcomes APM Terminals’ investment offer ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb here on Monday welcomed APM... Updated 12 Nov, 2024 02:35pm
PM steps up criticism of Israel RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Gaza, arms embargo... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Riyadh summit demands end to Israeli occupation RIYADH: Arab and Muslim leaders demanded on Monday that Israel withdraw from occupied Palestinian territories as a... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Aurangzeb invites Turkish firms for JVs ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb and Ambassador of Republic of Turkiye... Updated 12 Nov, 2024 08:42am
Russia keen to work with Pakistan on NSTC: envoy KARACHI: Russia is keen to work with Pakistan on the North-South Trade Corridor (NSTC)- Russia, Kyrgyzstan,... Updated 12 Nov, 2024 08:34am
COP29 countries endorse global carbon market framework BAKU: Countries at the two-week COP29 climate summit gave the go-ahead on Monday to carbon credit quality standards... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Punjab limits outdoor activities, market hours LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday imposed a ban on outdoor activities including outdoor sports events,... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Europe British court jails Covid denier over terror threats LONDON: A UK judge on Monday sentenced an alleged conspiracy theorist to five years in prison for encouraging... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
China to unveil stealth jet and attack drones at Zhuhai airshow SHANGHAI: China will unveil a new stealth fighter jet and attack drones at a major airshow this week, with analysts... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Europe Russian attacks kill six in southern Ukraine KYIV: Russian air attacks killed at least six people overnight, injured 21 more, including five children, and set on... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Europe Paris agreement climate goals ‘in great peril’, warns UN BAKU: The Paris climate agreement’s goals “are in great peril” and 2024 is on track to break new temperature... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Far-right Independence Day march in Warsaw draws thousands WARSAW: Tens of thousands of Poles including nationalist opposition chiefs walked through Warsaw on Monday in an... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Hezbollah says Israeli army ‘unable’ to occupy any Lebanese villages BEIRUT: Hezbollah said on Monday that the Israeli military has been incapable of occupying even a single village in... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
T&D losses amassed: Nepra to sue Discos for Rs276bn circular debt ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has decided to initiate legal action against the... Updated 12 Nov, 2024 09:09am
MoM basis: Sept debt stocks drop Rs792bn on SBP profit KARACHI: The federal government’s total debt stock fell sharply by Rs 792 billion in September 2024, following the... Updated 12 Nov, 2024 02:35pm
SECP launches country’s first start-up summit KARACHI: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb on Monday said that the development in IT sector would be game changer... Updated 12 Nov, 2024 08:25am
PM, Saudi investment minister follow up on economic cooperation RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday held a meeting with Saudi Investment Minister Engr Khalid bin... Updated 12 Nov, 2024 09:10am
Riali-II project security package approval: PD all set to place summary before ECC ISLAMABAD: Power Division is all set to place a summary before the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the... Updated 12 Nov, 2024 09:28am
PD misses SIFC deadline to resolve issues facing oil refineries ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division could not address oil refineries obstacles by November 10th, as mandated by the... Updated 12 Nov, 2024 02:35pm
Zardari thanks Chinese President for goodwill message ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday extended gratitude to the Chinese President Xi Jinping for the... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Govt likely to pick former CJP Isa for CEC slot? ISLAMABAD: Almost two-and-a-half months prior to the retirement of the incumbent Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)... Updated 12 Nov, 2024 08:41am
‘Smog, water scarcity rapidly becoming critical challenges’ LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has expressed grave concerns over the escalating threats... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
SCBA lauds 7-member Constitutional Bench under Justice AminudDin ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) lauded the constitution of a seven-member Constitutional Bench... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Conference of Pakistan Society of Neurosurgery, PINS: Over 50 research papers presented LAHORE: Over 50 research papers were presented by the consultants and postgraduate residents of the Punjab Institute... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Constitutional Benches: Moot held to work out modalities of rapid functioning ISLAMABAD: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Justice AminudDin Khan to work out modalities of rapid... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
LHC dissatisfied over Punjab govt steps LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday expressed its dissatisfaction over the steps taken by the Punjab and... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Smog causing alarming rise in respiratory issues LAHORE: Expressing serious concerns over the growing impact of climate change and environmental crises, such as the... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Unjustified Rs1.58bn retention by DDOs: AGP raises concerns over CDA’s financial management practices ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has raised serious concerns over the Capital Development Authority... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
New Hajj policy announced: Compensation for pilgrims who pass away doubled ISLAMABAD: The federal government has announced that the compensation for pilgrims who pass away during Hajj will be... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
0.22m passports backlog to be cleared in 2-3 months: DG DGI&P ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Immigration and Passports (DGI&P) currently has a backlog of 220,000... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
PM leaves for Baku today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will visit Baku, Azerbaijan on 12-13 November 2024 to participate in the... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
COAS, Australian Army chief discuss security landscape ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to bolster defense ties between Pakistan and Australia, Lieutenant General Simon... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Audit reveals serious financial irregularities in MoST accounts ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has raised serious audit observations involving foul play like... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Imran’s release unlikely for now: Fazl CATHEDRAL CITY (Wakefield): Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman denied knowing anything... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
ISSI holds seminar on Kashmir dispute ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), Monday, held a seminar titled, “Understanding... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Unicef Pakistan for urgent, pragmatic efforts to reduce air pollution, protect children’s health ISLAMABAD: Unicef Pakistan has called for urgent and pragmatic efforts to reduce air pollution and protect... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Drug abuse in schools and colleges: Ministry directed to take measures ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Monday expressed annoyance over the rising drug abuse in educational institutes... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (November 11, 2024) . ==================================== BR... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (November 11, 2024) .... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 11, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 12, 2024)... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Rates New threshold attained KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a bullish trend and hit new high on the back of aggressive... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Cotton & Textile Immediate intervention required to protect cotton quality from smog LAHORE: Protecting cotton quality from the adverse effects of smog is a critical concern that requires immediate and... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Delay in sales tax refunds: Textile industry facing financial crunch LAHORE: The value-added export-oriented textile industry is facing an extreme financial crunch as its major portion... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Industry Balochistan needs special attention of govt: FPCCI KARACHI: Qurat ul Ain, Acting President FPCCI, has reiterated FPCCI’s stance that Balochistan needs special... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Companies Askari Bank leads development of Pakistan’s first cashless ecosystem for housing societies ISLAMABAD: Askari Bank is establishing itself in the area of digital financial services with its latest initiative ... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Energy Global power sector: COP 29 leaders set to pledge goal of deploying ‘1,500 GW of energy storage & Grid’ by 2030 ISLAMABAD: The global leaders of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 29) are set to pledge a ... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Inter-corporate circular debt: SECP defers applicability of ECL Method of IFRS-9 ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has temporarily deferred the applicability of... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Energy US natgas prices soar 10pc to 5-week high on output drop NEW YORK: US natural gas futures soared about 10% to a five-week high on Monday on a drop in daily output over the... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Commodities Palm oil closed highest since mid June 2022 JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed up on Monday, following emergence of new buying interest and short... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Energy Oil falls on Chinese stimulus disappointment HOUSTON: Oil prices fell by more than 2% on Monday after China’s latest stimulus plan disappointed investors... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 183,219 tons of cargo comprising 115,426 tons of import cargo and 67,793 ... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Commodities Indonesia may not import rice in 2025, says minister JAKARTA: Indonesia may not import rice in 2025, Zulkifli Hasan, a senior minister overseeing food affairs, said on... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Commodities Dalian iron ore slumps to two-week low SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures prices slid to their lowest in over two weeks on Monday as China’s latest... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Commodities Japan rubber futures slip SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged lower on Monday as Beijing’s latest stimulus package left investors... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 28.769 billion... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Commodities Copper drops on stronger dollar, weak Chinese credit data LONDON: Copper extended its losses on Monday as the dollar gained strength on growing anxiety about future US trade... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Commodities Gold drops over 2pc as dollar strengthens NEW YORK: Gold prices slipped more than 2% on Monday, weighed down by the greenback’s continued rise and the... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (November 11, 2024)... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate decreased by Rs100 to Rs17,900 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Monday decreased the spot rate by Rs100 per... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Govt should announce special incentives for SMEs: Anjum LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has asked the... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Industry PFVA concerned over widespread corruption in New Sabzi Mandi KARACHI: The All Pakistan Fruit & Vegetable Exporters, Importers and Merchants Association (PFVA) has claimed... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Minister highlights 25pc growth in IT exports, focus on $25bn target ISLAMABAD: “Pakistan’s ICT exports have shown 25 percent growth and the government is committed to building on... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (November 11, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (November 11, 2024) . ======================== Open Bid... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (November 11, 2024) .... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (November 11, 2024)... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (November 11, 2024) . ======================================= Offset... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Housing sector: Turkiye expresses willingness to contribute ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye to Pakistan, Irfan Neziroglu, called on Federal Minister for... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am
Aurangzeb, Envoy talk on trade, commerce collaborations with Denmark ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Ambassador Shoaib... Published 12 Nov, 2024 06:38am