13-day wheat campaign: UAF students off to agri fields FAISALABAD: Thousands of students of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) on Monday are off to the... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:30am
Industry LCCI opposes early closure curbs on restaurants LAHORE: Restaurant industry is facing collapse due to early closure restrictions. 4 pm closure time is against the... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:30am
‘Economy is finally standing on its own two feet’: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari said on Monday that PTI leaders should come out to protest with... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:28am
‘PTI will give big surprise on 24th’ LAHORE: Opposition Leader in the Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmed Khan Bhachar has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:27am
Hotels, restaurants: EPD eases operating hours across Punjab LAHORE: The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) on Monday announced a relaxation in the operating hours of... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:26am
Industry Cotton initiatives: Primark, APTMA discuss collaboration opportunities LAHORE: Primark and APTMA have discussed potential collaboration opportunities on sustainable cotton initiatives.... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:24am
Energy Oct power generation soars 7.2pc to 13,793MW YoY KARACHI: Power generation increased by 7.2 percent YoY to arrive at 10,262 GWh (13,793 MW) during October 2024,... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:24am
Minister Mukesh administered oath KARACHI: Sindh Governor Muhammad Kamran Tessori on Monday administered the oath to Mukesh Kumar Chawla as a... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:21am
Industry Financial sector sees sharp increase in cyber threats during 2024 ISLAMABAD: The financial sector in Pakistan saw a sharp increase in cyber threats during 2024, according to the... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:19am
Companies Digital transaction insurance: TPL Insurance partners with Samba Bank KARACHI: TPL Insurance Ltd announced its collaboration with Samba Bank Limited to offer innovative digital... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:18am
Terrorism cases: ATC issues arrest warrants for PTI’s leaders ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday, issued arrest warrants for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:16am
Companies Emirates Group posts profit before tax of AED10.4bn for 1HFY24-25 KARACHI: The Emirates Group today announced its best-ever half-year financial performance, posting a profit before... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:14am
Educational institutions in Lahore, Multan to remain closed LAHORE: Following an improvement in air quality across most districts of Punjab due to a change in the direction and... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:51am
Stocks Vanguard sells $66m worth of stocks in Oct KARACHI: The FTSE benchmarked fund, Vanguard, has sold approximately $66 million worth of stocks in October 2024,... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:10am
Industry PSATF delegation calls on TDAP chairman KARACHI: The PSATF delegation led by its chairman Muhammad Rafiq Memon had a productive meeting with Zubair ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:07am
World Diabetes Day: AKUH hosts awareness session KARACHI: The Aga Khan University Hospital (AKUH) organized a public awareness session to mark World Diabetes Day,... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:03am
Chinese Special Envoy meets FO spokesperson ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Special Envoy on Afghan Affairs, Ambassador Yue Xiaoyong, called on Foreign Secretary Amna... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:02am
Energy Consumers in Pindi enjoying adequate supply of gas: SNGPL ISLAMABAD: Consumers of Rawalpindi city are enjoying adequate supply of gas. Round the clock (24/7) complaints... Published 19 Nov, 2024 08:00am
Country's first virtual child safety Centre established LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that Pakistan's first Virtual Child Safety Centre has ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:59am
Al-Qadir Trust case: Court seeks statements of IK, Bushra under Sec-342 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court judge hearing the Al-Qadir Trust case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:58am
Climate change: $500m loan inked with ADB ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the government of Pakistan, on Monday, signed $500 million... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:57am
Commodities Gold prices surge KARACHI: The local gold prices saw a surge on Monday following the global market uptrend, traders said. At the week... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:55am
Industry Governor seeks enhanced trade ties with Spain LAHORE: Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has expressed hope that trade between Pakistan and Spain will... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:51am
Applications from widow or divorced women: Instructions issued to Urban Unit for verification LAHORE: The Punjab Minister for Livestock and Agriculture Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani on Monday issued instructions ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:50am
Karachi Grammar School wins 61st Sindh Swimming Championship KARACHI: The two-day 61st Sindh Open and Boys Age Group Swimming Championship, organized by the Sindh Swimming... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:48am
KATI condoles death of Ilyas Ahmed Bilour KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) has expressed profound grief and sorrow over the passing ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:44am
Energy KE removes over 6,000kgs of illegal connections in 3 months KARACHI: K-Electric, in collaboration with the law-enforcement agencies, acted against electricity theft and... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:42am
Cotton & Textile PCGA data indicates decline in cotton production LAHORE: Sajid Mahmood, Head of the Technology Transfer Department at the Central Cotton Research Institute, has... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:40am
KPCTA wins ‘Best Pavilion Award’ at Lok Mela PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) once again clinched the “Best Pavilion... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:39am
Industry Minister participates in Hong Kong Global Maritime Trade Summit 2024 KARACHI: Qaiser Ahmed Shaikh, Pakistan's Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, attended the prestigious Hong Kong... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:39am
Outsourcing of waste collection model completed in 92 tehsils LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has disclosed that the outsourcing model process has been... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:37am
PFA shuts four breakfast points for violating regulations LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Monday closed down four breakfast points and imposed Rs625,000 cumulative... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:36am
Industry Different categories of firms: SECP considerably raises fee for documents’ submission ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Monday considerably increased fee for ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:35am
SMEDA reaffirms dedication to uplifting women entrepreneurs LAHORE: In celebration of Women Entrepreneurship Day, Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA), ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Adieu Khaled Ahmed! My friend, Editor, journalist of 40 years standing, Khaled Ahmed passed away on Sunday night, November 17, 2024. He... Published 19 Nov, 2024 07:06am
Polio in Pakistan: 49 and counting EDITORIAL: With the total number of reported polio cases this year jumping to 49, Pakistan now holds the dubious... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:55am
The Finance Minister’s defence EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb during his press briefing on Sunday appreciated the efforts towards... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:53am
Jazz officially phases out its 3G services ISLAMABAD: Jazz has officially phased out its 3G services, reallocating spectrum resources to its 4G network as part... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Battle against hunger, poverty: G20 summit kicks off with global pact RIO DE JANEIRO: Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva opened the summit of the Group of 20 major economies... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Poorest countries: Biden pledges record $4bn to World Bank fund WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden pledged a $4 billion US contribution to the World Bank’s International... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 18, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 19, 2024)... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
ICC Champions Trophy: India should talk to PCB: chairman LAHORE: Announcing that the Champions Trophy will be held in Pakistan, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Foreign investors: Punjab preparing special package: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that they are making Punjab a tourist hub and will... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Several officers of agri department suspended LAHORE: Secretary Agriculture Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo has suspended several officers of the agriculture department... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Senate body terms blockage of VPNs ‘illegal’ ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication, fearing millions of ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Toshakhana-II: Framing of charges against IK, Bushra deferred again RAWALPINDI: A special court, on Monday, hearing Toshakhana-II case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Islamabad: Sec 144 imposed ahead of PTI’s rally ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration, on Monday, imposed Section 144 in the city ahead of... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Healthcare system in Pakistan: NA speaker lauds CPSP’s commitment ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, while emphasising the pivotal role of young doctors in... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
PSDP: MoF approves Rs1.1trn against Rs2.9trn demand ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance approved Rs1.1 trillion development budget under the Public Sector Development... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Crackdown against illegal entry of heavy vehicles in full swing KARACHI: Following the directives of Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, a crackdown against the illegal ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Death of Ilyas Bilour condoled KARACHI: Muhammad Bashir Janmuhammad Chairman Dalda Foods Limited, Westbury Group of Companies and the Chancellor of... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Companies BYD achieves significant milestone KARACHI: BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs) and power batteries, marked a... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘The decision to vote is taken by a different part of the brain…’ “So if you can’t get 10,000 bodies as a member of the national assembly, 5000 if you are a member of the... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Keeping the lights on: understanding ancillary services in power grid With distributed generation on the rise, consumers now play dual roles as both energy producers and consumers, ... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 07:24am
Police intensify actions to prevent smog LAHORE: The Punjab police have accelerated efforts to combat smog and ensure environmental protection. In the last ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Punjab fog: EPA decides opening schools sans Lahore, Multan ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decided to reopen educational institutes across most... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Punjab PA speaker hosts Spanish senators LAHORE: Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan hosted a four-member delegation from the Spanish Senate at the Punjab... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Sindh sugarcane Commissioner announces sharp cut in transport rates HYDERABAD: The Sindh Cane Commissioner has announced a substantial reduction in sugarcane transport charges,... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Syrian envoy confers with NA speaker on aviation, PFG ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and the Ambassador of Syrian Republic in Pakistan, Dr Ramez... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
NAP’s apex body session rescheduled for today ISLAMABAD: The session of the National Action Plan’s Apex Committee has been postponed. According to the sources,... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:35am
SC rejects plea, arguing outcome of elections decided by the votes cast ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench dismissed a petition seeking an order that only candidates who... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:26am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (November 18, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (November 18, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (November 18, 2024)... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (November 18, 2024).... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (November 18, 2024).... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (November 18, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (November 18, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Stocks Nikkei tracks Wall St losses; BOJ coy on hike timing TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Monday, taking cues from losses on Wall Street at the end of last ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Stocks China stocks fall as Goldman, Morgan downgrades weigh SHANGHAI: China stocks fell to near two-week lows on Monday while Hong Kong shares pared gains as initial optimism... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Stocks Asia FX off to muted start BENGALURU: The Thai baht inched higher on Monday, outperforming most other emerging market currencies in Asia, after... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Stocks European shares stall as real estate stocks weigh FRANKFURT: European shares kicked off the week on a dour note, weighed down by declines in real estate stocks, while... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Stocks India’s Sensex slips into correction MUMBAI: India’s benchmark Sensex slipped into correction territory on Monday, on persistent concerns over foreign... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq gain as investors await Nvidia earnings NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rebounded on Monday, recovering some losses as Tesla jumped on the prospect... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses fall on Fed’s rate-cut caution DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday, hurt by concerns that the US Federal Reserve would slow... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Cotton & Textile Thin business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained easy and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst Naseem... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (November 16, 2024)... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Energy Oil prices up nearly 3pc NEW YORK: Oil prices gained about $2 a barrel on Monday after news of halted crude production at Norway’s Johan... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 271,183 tonnes of cargo comprising 140,350 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Energy US natural gas prices up NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 2% on Monday on forecasts for colder weather and more heating demand... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Clearing the air: A plan to combat smog in Punjab The smog that engulfs Punjab every winter has grown from an environmental issue into a full-scale crisis, ... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 08:46am
Letters ‘Failure of Democrats and victory of Trump’ This is apropos three letters to the Editor titled “Failure of Democrats and victory of Trump” from this writer... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 07:09am
Rates PSX reaches new peak KARACHI: A bullish trend continued and Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday hit new highest-ever level on the back of... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Jul-Oct IT, ITeS exports up 35pc to $1.206bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s information technology and IT-enabled services (ITeS) exports remittances comprising... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil drops KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell more than 3% on Monday, weighed down by weakness in the Dalian palm... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Commodities Japanese rubber tracks Shanghai drop SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell on Monday, tracking weak Shanghai prices amid concerns over sluggish ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Commodities Iron ore futures firm BEIJING: Prices of iron ore futures clawed up towards the psychological level of $100 a metric ton on Monday,... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 26.957 billion... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Commodities Gold rebounds after six-session losing streak as dollar rally pauses NEW YORK: Gold prices rebounded on Monday, having posted losses in the previous six sessions, with gains driven by a... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Commodities Copper edges down on uncertainty LONDON: Copper prices dipped on Monday as investors awaited more news about potential US tariffs and Chinese... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Commodities CBoT soybeans ease on stronger dollar BEIJING: Chicago soy futures reversed gains on Monday as a stronger dollar and expectations of a large South ... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Commodities BD issues another tender to buy 50,000 tons of rice HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued another international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Cotton & Textile KCA’s Brokers Advisory Committee: 6 members of Naseem Usman panel elected KARACHI: The following six licensed cotton brokers of Naseem Usman Panel have been duly elected as members of the... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Taxes SDPI holds seminar: Speakers highlight need for robust tobacco tax policy ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Monday expressed serious concern that the absence of taxation on smokeless... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Overlooked in decision making: Musadik takes aim at top bureaucrats ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources, Senator Dr. Musadik Masood Malik is reportedly annoyed with... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Pakistan marks first shipment of farm-raised shrimp KARACHI: In a landmark achievement for Pakistan’s aquaculture industry, M/s Arsala Seafood has shipped 21,600... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:05am
CCP okays acquisition of 50pc shareholding in TPPL by Aquashore SA ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval for the acquisition of 50 percent... Published 19 Nov, 2024 06:34am
Aurangzeb lauds ADB’s financial, technical aid ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) led by Senior Director, Tariq H. Niazi called on Federal... Updated 19 Nov, 2024 09:27am
