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... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
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... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Woman held for performing 'Golden Umrah' KARACHI: Police in Karachi on Thursday arrested a woman, who had stolen 20 tolas of gold from her neighbour’s home... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
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... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
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... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
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... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
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 ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance and Revenue, Ali Pervaiz Malik said Thursday that the government will ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
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... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
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... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
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 ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Punjab PA passes Agri Income Tax Bill LAHORE: The Punjab government has passed the Punjab Agricultural Income Tax Bill 2024 in the provincial assembly ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
ECC directs NAB to surrender lapsable funds ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed National Accountability Bureau ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
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... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
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... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
‘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... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
‘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
Industry KPT Board acting chairman: LCCI greets Saigol for assuming charge LAHORE: The President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mian Abuzar Shad, Senior Vice President ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Provincial govts: KP finance minister sounds alarm on low agri tax collection ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Minister Muzzammil Aslam, Thursday, expressed concern over low collection of... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Industry ‘FPCCI actively working to enhance representation of women entrepreneurs’ KARACHI: Acting President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), Qurat-ul-Ain ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Foreign investors’ confidence restored: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, while talking to a delegation of foreign investors and CEOs of... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024: Dysfunctional ATIR: PTBA urges Law minister to form oversight body ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has expressed serious concern that Tax Laws (Amendment) Act 2024... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Pak-US Tech Investment Conference held: CBD Punjab highlights investment potential in IT sector LAHORE: At the landmark Pakistan-US Tech Investment Conference held at Stanford University, CEO CBD Punjab Imran ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Diamer-Bhasha Dam, Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower projects: Ahsan calls for expediting work ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal directed the concerned... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
$100bn exports in 7-8 years eyed: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Sami Saeed has said that the... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
Malfeasance, non-recovery: AGP raises Rs599.93m observations in ED ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) raised audit observations amounting to Rs599.93 million in the... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
TDAP backs Reap’s rice export expansion plan KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) has assured to facilitate rice traders to strengthen the ... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:20am
39th Corporate Excellence Awards 2024: Message from Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister, Sindh I am excited to announce that the Management Association of Pakistan (MAP) will host its 39th Corporate Excellence... Published 15 Nov, 2024 04:13am
39th Corporate Excellence Awards 2024: Message from Senator Sarmad Ali: President Management Association of Pakistan It is an honor to share my views on the occasion of the 39th Corporate Excellence Awards, organized by the... Published 15 Nov, 2024 04:13am
39th Corporate Excellence Awards 2024: Management Association of Pakistan Syed Ali Hasan Naqvi, Executive Director Published 15 Nov, 2024 04:13am