12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar: Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Federal Minister for Defence Production Ministry of Defence Production, On behalf of the Government of Pakistan, I warmly welcome the international... Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:14am
12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar: Major General Asad Nawaz Khan, HI(M), Director General Defence Export Promotion Organization (DEPO) International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) is a mega regional event in South Asia; biennially organized by... Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:12am
National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) The National Radio and Telecommunication Corporation (NRTC) is a leading organization in Pakistan's ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:09am
A brief overview Karachi shipyard & engineering works limited A Symbol of Excellence in Shipbuilding! Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works (KS&EW) is a Public Limited... Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:09am
Pakistan Ordnance Factories: ‘From humble beginning to a formidable force’ Introduction, An essential component of Pakistan’s defence sector, Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) is the... Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:08am
Heavy Industries Taxila (Hit) Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT) is a Defence equipment manufacturing organization working under the ambit of the... Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:08am
12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar: Zohair Naseer, Chief Executive Officer Badar Expo Solutions International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) is a mega defence exhibition which is biennially organised in... Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:08am
12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar: Lieutenant General Muhammad Chiragh Haider, HI(M), (Retd), Secretary Defence Production Ministry of Defence Production It gives me immense pleasure to welcome the delegates, exhibitors and trade visitors from all over the world at the... Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:08am
12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar: General Sahir Shamshad Mirza NI (M) HI (M) Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Joint Staff Headquarters It is a matter of great professional honour & personal privilege for me to welcome our distinguished guests;... Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:08am
12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar: Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan I extend a very warm welcome to all Delegates, Trade Visitors, and Exhibitors, especially our friends from abroad on... Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:08am
12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar: Asif Ali Zardari, President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan The 12th Edition of International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS 2024) speaks the volume of success for this... Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:07am
Industry Business community leader assails curbs on Internet KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:03am
Industry VPN blockage puts IT sector at risk: P@SHA KARACHI: The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) has warned that the ongoing internet slowdown and the... Published 20 Nov, 2024 08:00am
Commodities Gold hits 1-week high NEW YORK: Gold prices climbed for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, hitting a one-week high as mounting... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:59am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Trading volume remains low LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained easy and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst Naseem... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:57am
Commodities Aluminium up as market adjusts to China’s plan to endtax rebate LONDON: Aluminium prices rose on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on Tuesday, while prices on the Shanghai Futures... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:56am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (November 19, 2024)... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:51am
Rates Activities of Port Qasim KARACHI: (PORT QASIM) A cargo volume of 104,164 tonnes comprising of 56,675 tonnes of import cargo and 47,489 tonnes... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:50am
Energy Oil steadies as Sverdrup field restart counters geopolitical concerns NEW YORK: Oil prices steadied on Tuesday as Norway’s Johan Sverdrup oilfield restarted production while there were... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:49am
Commodities Iron ore at one-week high on softer dollar BEIJING: Iron ore futures rose for a second consecutive session to a one-week high on Tuesday, supported by a weaker... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:47am
Energy US natgas prices slid 2pc on mild weather and lower demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% on Tuesday on forecasts for mild weather and less heating demand over... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:46am
Commodities Arabica coffee steadies off 13-year peak LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE steadied on Tuesday, having hit 13-year peaks in the prior session on... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:43am
Grains Ukraine 2025 wheat crop seen rising on larger sowing area, minister says KYIV: Ukraine’s wheat harvest may increase to up to 25 million metric tons next year from an expected 22 million... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:42am
Interim bail of Omar, others extended ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Tuesday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:40am
Grains EU 2024/25 soft wheat exports down BRUSSELS: Soft wheat exports from the European Union since the start of the 2024/25 season in July had reached 8.79... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:39am
Devsinc sets up computer lab for women KARACHI: Devsinc has opened a computer lab at the Government Associate College for Women, Lahore to promote ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:38am
Commodities Gold prices rise KARACHI: The local gold prices witnessed a big gain on Tuesday after the global rates crossed $ 2600 per ounce,... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:36am
Heavy sports bikes, vehicles worth Rs440.51m recovered KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi has conducted a major anti-smuggling operation, recovering... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Companies Women Entrepreneurship Day: JazzCash aims to empower 300K women-led businesses, freelancers by 2027 KARACHI: Pakistan’s leading fintech, JazzCash, aims to empower over 300,000 women-led businesses and women... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:28am
LHC issues notices to govt on plea against slow internet speed, blocking VPN LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday issued notices to the federal government and others on a petition... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:27am
Non-bailable arrest warrants of Gandapur issued LAHORE: The Anti-Terrorism Court on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants of Chief Minister (CM) Khyber... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:25am
Taxes Over 11,000 tax-related complaints received this year: FTO KARACHI: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah announced that over 11,000 tax-related complaints were... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:24am
Safe City project: Pace of work accelerated, says CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that work on the first phase of the Karachi Safe City... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:19am
Intending pilgrims: Panel comes down hard on Religious Ministry ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Tuesday came down hard on the Religious Affairs Ministry for its incompetence in... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:18am
Industry PTA hires NERA for 5G spectrum auction ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has acquired consultancy services of National Economic... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:13am
PTI SG criticises ECP LAHORE: PTI Secretary General Salman Akram Raja on Tuesday lambasted the Election Commission of Pakistan for handing... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:13am
World Children’s Day: Sindh in collaboration with UNICEF launches CPIMS KARACHI: Sindh government, in collaboration with the Department of Social Welfare, UNICEF, and other key... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:10am
SSWMB to make two roads of SITE as model streets KARACHI: Managing Director of Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) Syed Imtiaz Ali Shah has announced to make... Published 20 Nov, 2024 07:09am
G20 leaders turn focus to climate change RIO DE JANEIRO: Leaders of the Group of 20 major economies meet on Tuesday to discuss sustainable development and ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
VPN issue: CII summons meeting ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of the Council of Islamic Ideology (CII), Allama Dr Raghib Naeemi, has called an important... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 08:58am
Ruda unfolds concept of eco-revitalisation of Ravi LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (Ruda), under the ambit of the Punjab government, unfolded the complete... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
CM hosts reception for ‘International Iqbal Conference 2024’ delegates LAHORE: The Punjab government, in collaboration with the ECO Cultural Institute Tehran and Iqbal Academy Pakistan,... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Schools across Punjab will reopen today LAHORE: In a significant development, the Punjab government on Tuesday announced the reopening of educational... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
PAD issues allotment letters to 9,253 candidates LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has issued allotment letters to 9,253 successful applicants under ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Agriculture and Allied Key factors behind wheat production boost highlighted FAISALABAD: Adoption of modern agricultural practices, timely sowing, usage of certified seeds, balanced ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
‘Baba Guru Nanak International Kabaddi Festival’ held LAHORE: The “Baba Guru Nanak International Kabaddi Festival 2024” was held with great enthusiasm at PMU,... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Punjab govt approves ‘CM Dialysis Programme Card’ LAHORE: The Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday accorded approval to the first “Chief Minister... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
People’s Bus Service: Sharjeel inaugurates Command & Control Centre KARACHI: The Sindh Senior Minister/Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Ethiopian envoy lauds Governor Sindh’s initiatives for youth KARACHI: Dr Jemal Beker Abdula, Special Envoy and Ambassador Extraordinary of the Federal Democratic Republic of... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Subpar education standards: Centralised control has hampered progress, says Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal raised serious concern... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Law & order situation: Bilawal directs KP governor to convene APC KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari directed on Tuesday Khyber Pakhtunkhwa ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
CUI Wah Campus holds Convocation 2024 ISLAMABAD: The Convocation of COMSATS University Islamabad (CUI), Wah Campus was held on Tuesday at Jinnah ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Iran offers to cap sensitive uranium stock to avoid IAEA resolution VIENNA: Iran has offered not to expand its stock of uranium enriched to up to 60% purity, near the roughly 90% of... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Europe Thousands of British farmers protest against ‘tractor tax’ on inheritance LONDON: Thousands of farmers protested at Britain’s parliament and some drove tractors through central London on... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Middle East US envoy says end to Israel-Hezbollah war ‘within grasp’ BEIRUT: US special envoy Amos Hochstein said during a visit to Beirut on Tuesday that an end to the Israel-Hezbollah... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Europe EU nations team up to develop air defence, other weapons BRUSSELS: Groups of European countries agreed on Tuesday to work together to develop missile defence, electronic... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Europe European nations denounce Russian hybrid attacks STOCKHOLM/WARSAW: European governments accused Russia on Tuesday of escalating hybrid attacks on Ukraine’s Western... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Europe ‘Hybrid warfare’ suspected after two Baltic Sea cables cut STOCKHOLM: Two telecommunications cables cut in the Baltic Sea in 48 hours have prompted Nordic and German officials... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
8 soldiers martyred, 7 policemen briefly kidnapped in KP PESHAWAR: Eight soldiers were killed in northwest Pakistan, while seven policemen were briefly kidnapped in separate... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
IK mandates Gohar, Gandapur to engage with ‘establishment’ ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan Tuesday authorised party... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (November 19, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 20, 2024)... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Military operation in Balochistan approved by NAP apex body ISLAMABAD: The federal apex committee of the National Action Plan (NAP) on Tuesday approved a comprehensive military... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 09:13am
Wheat flour fortification: SFA, WFP ink MoU KARACHI: Sindh Food Authority (SFA) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have entered into a Memorandum of... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
VC SAU inaugurates modern soil microbiology lab HYDERABAD: A state-of-the-art Soil Microbiology Laboratory was inaugurated at the Department of Soil Science, Sindh... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
University Sports Olympiad begins ISLAMABAD: The four-day University Sports Olympiad, a landmark event aimed at promoting sports among youth, is set ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
UK delegation calls on NA speaker ISLAMABAD: The Minister/ Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development, United... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Trade, investment, & climate action: UK agrees to enhance cooperation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and United Kingdom (UK) have agreed to enhance cooperation in trade, investment, and climate... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Steps being taken to improve quality of education: Governor LAHORE: Terming the youth as the country’s future, Governor Punjab/Chancellor, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
IK surrounded by ‘opportunists’: Vawda ISLAMABAD: Former Federal Minister and Senator Faisal Vawda on Tuesday accused the United States of exploiting... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Each Pakistani woman has 6.2 children in her lifetime… .’ “I would advise amending the constitution or laws – I am not sure what is applicable.” “I know what you are... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 08:25am
137 contractual teachers of FDE regularized ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, the Federal Ministry of Education has restored the regularisation... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
NA panel tells PSB to devise by-laws within 30 days ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination instructed the Pakistan... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Petition challenging extension of COAS’ tenure rejected by apex court ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court dismissed a petition challenging the extension of the army... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
The real and present killer Bomb blasts. Shoot-outs. Missiles. All are killers. When they happen, there is uproar. There is panic. There are... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 08:27am
Punjab Agricultural Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2024 The Punjab Agricultural Income Tax (Amendment) Bill 2024 is a significant legislative initiative aimed at ... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 08:29am
Letters Unpacking misconceptions about Trump While walking through the streets of over 15 cities in Michigan and sitting in the comfortable drawing room of my... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 08:31am
Reserves increased from two weeks to two months, bravo! A beaming Finance Minister and former President of the country’s largest bank proudly announced that the foreign... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 08:32am
Smog: Who’s responsible? Smog choking Pakistan’s major urban hubs is a tragedy that has been decades in the making, rooted in poor policy... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 08:51am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq inch up as investors assess Russia-Ukraine tensions NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq edged higher on Tuesday, paring earlier losses as investors... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Stocks European stocks sink FRANKFURT: Europe’s main stock index touched its lowest level in three months on Tuesday, as escalating... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Stocks China, Hong Kong shares rebound on chip gains HONG KONG: Chinese and Hong Hong stocks ended higher on Tuesday, driven by gains in chip stocks and positive ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei ends higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed higher on Tuesday, driven by chip-related stocks which tracked ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (November 19, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
ECC approves ‘winter package’: Eligible consumers to pay Rs26.07/kWh tariff ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Tuesday approved a three-month winter... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 09:26am
Govt vows export-led growth Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb holds meeting with Ambassador of Netherlands Henny de Vries in Islamabad Updated 20 Nov, 2024 03:15pm
Rates PSX continues its record-breaking spree KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) extended its bullish trend and hit new historic highest-ever level on Tuesday... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Schlumberger selected for tight gas evaluation study ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) had announced an international tender for “integrated... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 03:16pm
IDEAS 2024: Global defence industry leaders gather for cutting-edge expo KARACHI: The 12th International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) 2024 opened Tuesday at the Karachi Expo... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 09:21am
PM calls for shunning ‘politics of agitation’ ISLAMABAD: As the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is set to hold a protest rally in Islamabad on November... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 09:20am
Rs148bn receivables: SNGPL holds CPPA-G responsible ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Company Limited (SNGPL) holds the Central Power Purchasing Agency– Guaranteed (CPPA-G),... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 09:18am
Azerbaijan invited to join SOE sell-off drive ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatisation and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan held a... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 09:17am
Petroleum Div for selling 100mmcfd gas to third party ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division has prepared a summary for the Executive Committee of National Economic Council... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 09:24am
Govt aims to lower tax rates for formal sectors: MoS ISLAMABAD: Admitting that Pakistan is amongst the countries which has the highest tax rates, Minister of State for... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 03:17pm
‘Political discussions by inmates’: IHC issues notices on ICA of Punjab govt ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices in an intra-court appeal (ICA) of Punjab Government banning... Updated 20 Nov, 2024 09:16am
Industry Sugar mills: PM orders CCTV surveillance ISLAMABAD: In an effort to crackdown on ‘sugar mafia’ ahead of the sugar crushing season, Prime Minister Shehbaz... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Current Account surplus EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s current account surplus for the first four months of the current year was 218 million dollars... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Unmet expectations or what? EDITORIAL: The PPP and the PML-N have been in a partnership, generally viewed as a coalition of convenience, for ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Modaraba cos: SECP decides to conduct external Shariah audit ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to conduct an external Shariah ... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
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 20 Nov, 2024 06:45am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept