Lebanon says 22 killed in Israeli strikes BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli strikes on several locations in the eastern Bekaa Valley killed 22... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Dozens feared dead in Gaza after Israeli strikes GAZA: Dozens of people were killed or unaccounted for after Israeli strikes on the Gaza Strip, a hospital director... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
UK former deputy PM John Prescott dies LONDON: Britain’s former deputy prime minister John Prescott, who served under Tony Blair and helped him transform... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Asia Maldives starts work on debt-for-nature swap BAKU: The Maldives is working on a debt-for-nature swap, the country’s environment minister said on Thursday, with... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
COP29 draft rejected BAKU: Negotiators raced against the clock at UN climate talks Thursday to broker a potential trillion-dollar deal to... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Europe Kyiv claims ‘crazy’ Russia fired nuke-capable missile KYIV, (Ukraine): Ukraine on Thursday accused Russia of having deployed a ballistic missile designed to carry nuclear... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Iran president visits Sistan-Baluchistan TEHRAN: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in the restive southeast of Iran on Thursday for a visit to... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
PCB condoles death of Mohammad Nazir LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed its sadness at the passing of former Test cricketer and... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Misbranded and counterfeit rice seeds: Panel directs FSC&RD to take action ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body, on Thursday, directed the Federal Seed Certification and Registration Department... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
UK announces new £108m climate finance programme ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom’s Minister for the Middle East, Afghanistan and Pakistan, Hamish Falconer, announced... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Sumair appointed ‘ICC Champions Trophy Tournament Director’ LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has appointed Sumair Ahmad Syed, Chief Operating Officer of the PCB, as the... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures up SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Thursday on stronger oil prices, but gains were limited by a stronger ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Commodities Thai rice prices hit one-month high BENGALURU/ MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKO: Thai rice export prices climbed to a one-month peak this week, buoyed by foreign... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
US slaps sanctions on dozens of Russian banks over Ukraine war WASHINGTON: The United States unveiled sanctions on dozens of Russian banks Thursday — including the largest... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Sri Lanka’s president makes U-turn on IMF bailout COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s new leader on Thursday backed a controversial IMF bailout, marking a U-turn from his election... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Work one day for free, French asked in latest budget plan PARIS: France’s national budget is so strained that lawmakers are pushing a proposal to make the French work an... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
PayPal outage affects thousands worldwide BENGALURU: Payments firm PayPal is facing a system issue that may be affecting multiple products, it said on... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
5-day physical remand of Imran approved RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Thursday, granted a five-day physical remand of Pakistan... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Law, order situation in KP: APC to be held at governor’s house next month PESHAWAR: The Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has convened an All Parties Conference (APC) on law and... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
IHC says maintaining law, order interior ministry’s job ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) chief justice stated it is the responsibility of the Interior Ministry to... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The assumption is the chicken comes first, not the egg “Notification Maryam Nawaz (NMN) is angered at the reported Hybrid from landing in Punjab with the intent to... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Defence production: Seminar explores future challenges and solutions KARACHI: As part of the IDEAS Pakistan 2024 exhibition, an esteemed international seminar was held under the theme... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
IDEAS solidifies defence, diplomatic clout: Sindh CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Thursday said IDEAS 2024 has further solidified Pakistan’s... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Communications sector: Pakistan urges Turkiye to make investments ISLAMABAD - On the eve of COP29 global forum held at Baku, Azerbaijan, Federal Minister for Communications,... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 21, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (November 22, 2024)... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
IK assails govt for not releasing him ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, on Thursday, confirmed that he was offered... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
‘No directives so far to shut down mobile phone services’ ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Major General Hafeezur Rehman (retired), on Thursday,... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Appeal against ex-parte decree: LHC sets aside impugned order LAHORE: The Lahore High Court held that although under the Limitation Act, 1908, an appeal against an ex-parte ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
JI concerned over debt trap strangling economy KARACHI: The Moodys report on the countrys interest costs will double by 2025 from those of 2021, Jamaat-e-Islami... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Rangers to be deployed in Pindi, Attock and Jhelum LAHORE: To maintain law and order situation in three districts, the Punjab government has requisitioned services of... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
UNODC Pakistan delegation meets Minister LAHORE: A delegation from the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) Pakistan, comprising Syed Arslan ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Throwing garbage, solid waste in nullahs banned KARACHI: Commissioner, Karachi Division, has imposed complete ban on littering, throwing of garbage, solid waste,... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
SC takes suo motu on missing child in Quetta ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court taking suo motu on a missing child in Quetta summoned inspector general of police and... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Process begins to declare Gandapur PO ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, began the process to declare Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Sharjeel urges federal govt to prioritise Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway project KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the Hyderabad-Sukkur Motor-way is not just a matter for... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Economy witnessing turnaround due to difficult decisions: planning minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan’s economy is... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
BISP holds training session FAISALABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) in collaboration with GIZ and Nutrition International organized... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Process begins to declare Gandapur PO ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, began the process to declare Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Delivery of green tractors: March 31 deadline LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department has set March 31, 2025, as the deadline for the delivery of tractors to ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
26th National Security Workshop of NDU: Maryam seems satisfied with situation in Punjab LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Thursday that the overall situation in Punjab is better... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
EPD announces resumption of outdoor activities LAHORE: The Punjab Environment Protection Department (EPD) announced on Thursday the resumption of outdoor ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Punjab schools: CM vows to establish revolving funds LAHORE: While agreeing with a proposal to establish revolving funds for the construction and maintenance of schools,... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Qureshi, other PTI leaders indicted in May 9 case LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday indicted PTI vice chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi, its Punjab... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
There’s foreign funding behind terrorist activities in Pakistan: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Thursday, reiterated its grave concern over the presence of terrorist camps and safe havens... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
5-year health security action plan launched ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched a five-year National Action Plan for Health Security (2024-28), marking a... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
New Gwadar International Airport commercialization: Minister slams PCAA, PAA for delays ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal strongly criticised the... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
COAS visits POF stall at IDEAS-2024 KARACHI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir COAS visited Pakistan Ordnance Factories stall at IDEAS-2024... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Tech and security infrastructure: Karachi Safe City project to be completed by 3Q2025: NRTC official KARACHI: The first phase of the Karachi Safe City Project is scheduled to be completed by the third quarter of 2025,... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
SSUET stall represented at IDEAS’24 KARACHI: Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) held a stall at IDEAS’24 at Expo Centre... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Huge quantity of smuggled cigarettes, LCDs seized KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi on Thursday seized a substantial quantity of smuggled... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Rates PSX: new milestone KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday achieved historic milestone and hit highest-ever level on the back of... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Schehzad made adviser to finance minister ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed an investment banker Khurram Schehzad as Adviser to Finance... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Issues in reaching needed level of climate finance, and fast The current, widely-practiced model of Neoliberalism, and within it over-board recourse to monetary and fiscal... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Budgetary system & fiscal governance Pakistan’s budget process, while clearly defined in the 1973 Constitution, subordinate legislations like the Public... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Stocks Wall St indexes mixed as Alphabet weighs NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed in volatile trading on Thursday, with Alphabet’s losses weighing... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end lower COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Thursday, dragged by real estate and industrial stocks. The CSE ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Stocks STOXX 600 snaps four-day losing streak on energy, tech boost FRANKFURT: Europe’s main stock index edged up on Thursday, buoyed by a rally in energy and tech stocks that ended... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Stocks China, HK stocks mixed as market weighs US tariff concerns HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks were mixed after a volatile session on Thursday as investors weighed the... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Stocks Gulf shares slip as geopolitical tensions rise DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf tracked global shares lower on Thursday as tension between Russia and Ukraine kept... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Stocks Indian shares drop as Adani firms tumble on US bribery charges MUMBAI: India’s benchmark equity indexes fell on Thursday, dragged down by a plunge in Adani Group company stocks... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Letters ‘Unpacking misconceptions about Trump’ This is apropos two back-to-back letters to the Editor titled “Unpacking misconceptions about Trump” carried by... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
From challenges to opportunities: The journey of persistence, resilience, and growth The Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) sector in Pakistan plays a pivotal role in the national economy, contributing... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Transforming healthcare: Transitioning from reactive to proactive models Healthcare is a fundamental right under Article 9 of the Constitution. Unfortunately, governments, political parties... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 92,933 tonnes of cargo comprising 41,086 tonnes of import cargo and 51,847... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (November 21, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (November 21, 2024).... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (November 21, 2024).... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (November 21, 2024)... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (November 21, 2024). ======================================= ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (November 21, 2024). ==================================== ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Energy Oil price stability: Putin, Iraqi PM discuss OPEC+ coordination MOSCOW/DUBAI: Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Sudani ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Telenor, Orion Towers: CCP completes formalities of PTCL’s acquisition ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has completed all cordial formalities of Phase-II review of... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 02:48pm
APPMA opposes approval of Rs68bn write-off claims of KE ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Processing Mills Association (APPMA) has strongly opposed approval of Rs 68 billion... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 08:36am
Commodities Gold prices on steep rise KARACHI: The local gold prices saw a steep rise on Thursday, mirroring the continuing global uptrend, traders ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Commodities ‘Small farmers will not vacate their land’ LAHORE: Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee and Anjuman Mazareen Punjab on Thursday declared that small farmers will ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil extends losses amid China tariff fears, weak demand KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower for a second consecutive session on Thursday, as fears of US... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Commodities Iron ore makes sharp gains BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices climbed to a more-than-one-week high on Thursday as investors and traders weighed... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Commodities Copper slips on uncertainties over China, Ukraine, Trump LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Thursday on concerns about the latest developments in the war in Ukraine, a ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Commodities Gold climbs on rising demand LONDON: Spot gold prices rose for the fourth consecutive day on Thursday, helped by safe-haven demand and subdued... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Commodities Prices edge up further in Vietnam on limited supplies HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG, (Indonesia): Domestic coffee prices in Vietnam inched up on higher demand and limited supplies... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Energy Oil climbs on supply jitters as Russia-Ukraine war escalates HOUSTON: Oil climbed more than 1% on Thursday as Russia and Ukraine launched missiles at each other, an escalation ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Commodities Chicago wheat higher CANBERRA: Chicago wheat rose on Thursday for a fifth consecutive session as Ukraine’s long-range missile attacks ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (November 21, 2024)... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Cotton & Textile Falling trend persists on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Wednesday decreased the spot rate by Rs... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
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 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (November 21, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
SDGs provide a blueprint for sustainable future: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Industries and Production, Rana Tanveer Hussain, said on Thursday that enormous challenges... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 09:16am
Kurram convoy ambush claims 40 lives ISLAMABAD: Authorities said on Thursday that over 40 people were killed including women and children while more than... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 08:35am
All govt procurements: Authorities directed to ensure third-party validation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities to ensure third-party validation... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 09:10am
PM’s plants conversion claim not accepted: Phasing out gas, FO could save $3bn per year: China ISLAMABAD: China has reportedly rejected Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s claim that converting imported coal power... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 02:48pm
PM commends FBR officer for uncovering trillion-rupee GST scam ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif praised Ijaz Hussain, a senior official of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR),... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 02:48pm
Unblocking of cellphone SIMs: FBR to share compliant taxpayers’ list with telcos ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will automatically communicate the list of taxpayers who have filed... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 09:09am
FBR to depute officials at all sugar mills Officials to monitor production, sales, and stocks of the commodity during crushing season Updated 22 Nov, 2024 02:49pm
NA panel commends IMC’s localisation drive KARACHI: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Industries and Production, led by Chairman Syed Hafeezuddin,... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 09:08am
Sindh urges federal govt to convene CCI meeting KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has called on the federal government to convene a meeting of the... Updated 22 Nov, 2024 09:13am
Forex reserves on the rise KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign reserves continued to rise, increasing by $29.4 million over the... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Govt to import 3m bales of cotton from Kyrgyzstan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan Hasan Zaigham stated that Pakistan plans to import three million bales... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Taxes Punjab set to integrate e-IMS system with POS system LAHORE: The Punjab government is all set to integrate its Electronic Invoice Monitoring (e-IMS) System with the... Published 22 Nov, 2024 03:03am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept