Commodities Local gold prices plummet KARACHI: The local gold prices plummeted on Thursday, mirroring the global market slump, traders said. Gold prices... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:43am
Minister orders action against corrupt officials in NHA ISLAMABAD: Adopting a zero tolerance policy in the National Highways Authority (NHA), Federal Minister for... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:42am
Toshakhana-I case: NAB urges IHC to nullify sentences to IK, Bushra ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday requested the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to nullify... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:40am
Industry Pakistan’s climate challenges: OICCI highlights critical role of private sector at COP29 KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) underscored the essential role of... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:34am
PHC grants transit bail to Gandapur for three weeks PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Thursday granted transit bail for three weeks to Chief Minister Ali Amin... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:32am
PM urges nation to offer Salat-Al-Istisqa ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday called upon the nation to offer Salat-Al-Istisqa or prayer for... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:32am
Prisoner of Adiala Jail dreams of bloody revolution: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the prisoner of Adiala Jail is dreaming of a bloody... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:30am
PTI’s Faisal Javed Khan acquitted ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday acquitted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Faisal Javed Khan from a case... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:28am
Regulatory reforms: Public-private dialogue in key agricultural markets held ISLAMABAD: Following the directives of the Prime Minister, the Public-Private Dialogue on Regulatory Reforms in Key... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:27am
Energy Reon Energy, FrieslandCampina Engro sign solar partnership KARACHI: FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Limited, a leader in Pakistan’s dairy industry, has announced a 3.4MW... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:25am
Development projects in Islamabad: Review meeting held to assess progress ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa led a review meeting on Thursday to... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:25am
Industry SBP holds ‘Islamic Banking’ seminar at HCSTSI Secretariat HYDERABAD: President of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:24am
SECP notifies Regulations for securities managers ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has allowed eligible securities brokers to... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:23am
Private healthcare facilities: Senate body for setting price benchmark for lab tests ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations, and Coordination (NHSRC) called ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:20am
Suicide bomber failed to target police van in Charsadda PESHAWAR: A suicide bomber in Akhun Dheri area of district Charsadda on Thursday failed to hit his intended target, ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:19am
Companies Group’s portfolio: VEON chief recognizes JazzCash as ‘crown jewel’ KARACHI: VEON Group’s Chairman and Founder Augie K Fabela II, recognized JazzCash as the "crown jewel" in their... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:15am
Stocks Gulf bourses end mixed with focus on Fed DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Thursday as investors assessed the monetary policy and inflation... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:11am
Stocks China, HK stocks dip as property incentives underwhelm HONG KONG: Stocks in China and Hong Kong slid on Thursday, after Beijing’s latest measures to revive the ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:10am
Stocks STOXX 600 jumps as energy and tech lead the charge FRANKFURT: Europe’s STOXX 600 bounced back with a 1% gain, driven by strong performances in the energy and... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:09am
Stocks Wall St little changed after in-line monthly producer prices NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were subdued on Thursday after monthly producer prices rose as expected, with... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:07am
Stocks Sri Lankan shares end higher COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed higher for a sixth straight session on Thursday, aided by gains in information... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:05am
Money & Banking Dollar extends advance on Trump trade momentum NEW YORK: The US dollar extended its recent advance against major peers on Thursday, trading at a one-year high and... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:05am
Money & Banking China’s yuan falls to 3-month low SHANGHAI: China’s yuan fell to its lowest level against the US dollar in more than three months on Thursday, as... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:58am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 27.175... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:58am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures firm SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures held steady on Thursday, hovering around a near three-month low, as traders... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:56am
Commodities Iron ore retreats on firmer supply SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices retreated on Thursday as supply of the key steelmaking ingredient remained firm... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:55am
Cotton & Textile Lean business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:54am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (November 14, 2024)... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:52am
Grain Asia rice: Demand concerns weigh on Vietnam rates BENGALURU, MUMBAI, HANOI, BANGKOK AND BANGLADESH: Vietnam’s rice export prices dipped to their lowest in more than... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:50am
Commodities Asia coffee: Prices pick up in Vietnam, supplies dwindle in Indonesia HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG, (Indonesia): Domestic coffee prices in Vietnam edged up this week following an increase in... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:48am
Energy Oil prices largely steady LONDON: Oil prices were largely steady on Thursday, with traders holding fire after declines earlier this week on a... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:47am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 138,550 tons of cargo comprising 74,754 tonnes of import cargo and 63,796... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:43am
Commodities Copper prices fall to attract consumers buying LONDON: Copper prices continued to fall for their fifth consecutive session on Thursday to their three-month low on... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:42am
Companies Samba Bank Limited: BAFL withdraws PAI to acquire SNB shareholding KARACHI: Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL) has withdrawn its public announcement of intention (PAI) to acquire 84.51... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:40am
Major among two martyred in Harnai ISLAMABAD: Two soldiers, including an army officer, were martyred during a military operation in Balochistan’s... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:39am
Europe VAT fraud ring broken in Europe, 520m euros seized ROME: Investigators have broken up a mafia-linked crime ring carrying out VAT fraud in Europe, issuing around 40... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:36am
Europe EU fines Meta $840m for ‘abusive’ Facebook ad practices BRUSSELS: The EU fined online giant Meta almost 800 million euros on Thursday for breaching antitrust rules by ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:32am
COP29 climate talks grapple with trillion-dollar task BAKU: Developing countries need at least $1 trillion per year by the end of the decade to cope with climate change,... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Trump fills out cabinet as divisive picks shock Washington WASHINGTON: All eyes were on Donald Trump’s transition team Thursday, after a series of provocative and startling... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Europe EU funds joint weapons procurement for first time BRUSSELS: The European Union said on Thursday it has for the first time funded member states’ joint procurement of... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Committed to empowering deserving families: BISP Secy ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Secretary Amer Ali Ahmad has expressed commitment to the economic... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Judicial efficiency, transparency: CJP invites universities to contribute expertise ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Justice Yahya Afridi acknowledged the invaluable role of academia, and... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
CJCSC meets Qatar’s deputy PM, chief of staff RAWALPINDI: Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC) General Sahir Shamshad Mirza held separate meetings ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Traffic problems resolved to a greater extent: Sindh govt to acquire Green Line bus service by Dec-end: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that the Sindh government is actively working to address... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Media orientation on immunisation, introduction of HPV vaccines held FAISALABAD: To enhance the knowledge base of media personnel regarding Expanded Programme on Immunization (EPI) in... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
World Diabetes Day-2024 marked: ‘CM’s Insulin Programme’ being launched across Punjab LAHORE: Like other parts of the globe, ‘The World Diabetes Day-2024’ was marked here on Thursday with a resolve... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Siddique Sheikh takes oath as member of PPSC LAHORE: Muhammad Siddique Sheikh has been sworn in as a member of the Punjab Public Service Commission (PPSC). The... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
‘Cancer diagnosis’: Maryam rejects rumours LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has denied rumours about her health, categorically stating that ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
LG bye-elections: PPP wins 8 seats in Karachi Karachi: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) won 8 seats while Jamaat-e-Islami candidates succeeded in winning 2 seats.... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Huge quantity of smuggled Iranian diesel seized KARACHI: Collectorate of Customs Enforcement on Thursday seized a substantial quantity of smuggled Iranian diesel... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Ahsan encourages media to ‘expand coverage beyond politics’ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal encouraged Pakistani ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Bail pleas of IK, spouse rejected; indictment on 18th RAWALPINDI: A special court on Thursday rejected Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan and his... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Intra-party elections case: PTI’s plea seeking more time to submit record allowed by ECP ISLAMABAD: The electoral entity has accepted the PTI’s request to be given more time till next month, for... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Zamir Kabulov pays a day-long visit ISLAMABAD: The Special Representative of the President of the Russian Federation on Afghanistan, Ambassador Zamir... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
NA body meeting adjourned due to lack of quorum ISLAMABAD: The meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Party and its leadership: PTI demands judicial inquiry into heavy-handed suppression ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has demanded judicial inquiry by chief justice of Pakistan, along with the... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Asia Xi arrives in Lima for APEC, to open Pacific megaport LIMA: Chinese President Xi Jinping will arrive in Lima on Thursday, kicking off a week-long diplomatic blitz in ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
South Asia India’s toxic smog hides Taj Mahal, delays flights NEW DELHI: Toxic smog obscured India’s famed monument to love, the Taj Mahal, as well as Sikhism’s holiest... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 14, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (November 15, 2024)... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Rates Index hits new record high KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday achieved another historic milestone and hit highest-ever level with... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Constitutional bench dismisses review plea against Isa ISLAMABAD: The constitutional bench of the Supreme Court dismissed a review petition against the appointment of Qazi... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 08:50am
26th Constitutional Amendment: SCBA body disowns its secretary’s statement ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) disowned the statement of its... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 09:25am
Woman held after performing Umrah with stolen gold KARACHI: Police in Karachi on Thursday arrested a woman, who had stolen 20 tolas of gold from her neighbour’s home... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 05:41pm
Unofficial results: JI ahead in LB by-polls KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) is leading the local bodies by-elections, winning 6 out of the 10 contested seats on... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
‘Pakistan contributes less than 0.5pc to global emissions’ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture Attaullah Tarar emphasised... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
First AI policy to be roll-out over next couple of months ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of IT and Telecom announced Pakistan is set to roll-out its first artificial intelligence... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Air pollution, smog issues: Experts call for preventive steps to save people from complications LAHORE: Expressing serious concern over current wane of air pollution and smog, health professionals have called for... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Efforts intensified to close markets at 8pm LAHORE: The Lahore district administration intensified its effort to implement the orders to close the markets at ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Raja Parvez Ashraf completed his term “Two men who hate each other, Biden and Trump, met up.” “That’s tradition, isn’t it – the incoming and the outgoing... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Countering sales tax frauds Globally, tax crimes have always been a significant threat to economic stability and governance. These offences that... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 08:11am
Existential threats, and need for 10-year economic, environmental, and epidemiological plan The federal minister for planning and development, Ahsan Iqbal, reportedly indicated that the Prime Minister will... Updated 21 Nov, 2024 04:13pm
Letters KP govt again seeks to participate in PIA bidding In a seemingly unsavory development, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has written another letter to Minister... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Decentralising power: a provincial pathway for Pakistan’s energy future Pakistan’s energy sector is at a crossroads, with a decades-long struggle to privatise its Distribution Companies... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 08:16am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (November 14, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (November 14, 2024) . ====================================... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (November 14, 2024) .... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (November 14, 2024) . =======================================... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Salaried class: Govt explains how tax burden can be lessened Will reduce tax burden on salaried class and withdraw tax on milk if FBR is able to recover Rs 300 billion to Rs 350 billion of tax evasion from non-duty paid and smuggled cigarettes Updated 15 Nov, 2024 02:55pm
NFP, agri tax review: Provincial govts to face IMF scrutiny today ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team is set to question the provincial governments on Friday (Nov... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 09:20am
IPPs talks and power sector: Minister to brief IMF team today ISLAMABAD: Power Division’s team led by Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmad Khan Leghari is to give a detailed... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 02:55pm
Forex reserves up $34m KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves increased by $ 34 million during the last week.... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Mini-budget: Minister says ‘it will be premature to comment’ ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Revenue Ali Pervez Malik said Thursday that it would be premature to comment... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 02:54pm
Punjab PA passes Agri Income Tax Bill, PPP stages walkout LAHORE: The Punjab government has passed the Punjab Agricultural Income Tax Bill 2024 in the provincial assembly... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 02:55pm
ECC directs NAB to surrender lapsable funds ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed National Accountability Bureau... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 09:28am
NA body told: 115 development projects may be delayed ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Communications has apprised a parliamentary panel on Thursday that on-going 115... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 08:50am
Taxes Appeal system becomes dysfunctional: Uncertainty surrounds Rs2.7trn tax litigations: PTBA KARACHI: The country’s tax appeal system has fallen into “dysfunction” phase six months after major reforms were... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 09:23am
‘China seeking joint security mechanism’: FO assails, rejects impression ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected the impression that Beijing is pursuing Islamabad on joint security mechanism to... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Bilawal hits out at govt over ‘shutdown of VPN’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto has flayed government over shutdown of VPN and... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 02:55pm
‘China (Shandong)-Pak Economic & Trade Matchmaking Conference’ held LAHORE: The Department of Commerce of Shandong Province (China) recently hosted the China (Shandong)-Pakistan... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Tax dept ‘fails’ to disallow input tax claim against UFG LAHORE: The tax department has failed to disallow a major gas pipeline company’s input tax claim, citing that it... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Investment versus deposit EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s Advance to Deposit Ratio (ADR), defined as comparing banks total loans to total deposits... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Battling smog EDITORIAL: As record levels of air pollution blanket urban centres in Punjab with AQI readings much higher than the... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Panel informed: Unemployment rate stands at 6.3pc ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed on Thursday that the unemployment rate in the country stands at 6.3... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
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 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (November 14, 2024) . ======================== Open ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (November 14, 2024) .... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (November 14, 2024)... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Tax crypto and plastic to pay for climate, development, leaders urge BAKU: Plastics and cryptocurrencies could be taxed like flying and fossil fuels to plug the gap in climate finance... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am