10Pearls launches first AI-driven internship programme KARACHI: 10Pearls has introduced 10Pearls Shine, Pakistan's first fully remote, AI-driven internship programme.... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:42am
Adviser says Bushra's statement taken ‘out of context’ PESHAWAR: Advisor to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for Information and Public Relations Barrister Dr Saif has... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:38am
Industry Ahsan briefed on improving port efficiency ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal chaired a high-level... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:36am
Azhar Ali appointed PCB’s head of Youth Development LAHORE: Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has been appointed as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)’s Head of Youth... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:29am
Bushra blamed for putting foreign policy at risk LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Bushra Bibi made the disgraceful statement about... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:27am
Industry Call to develop agri on modern lines to enhance production FAISALABAD: It is imperative to develop the agriculture on modern lines to increase per acre production in order to... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:23am
Health, education system in Sindh far ahead of Punjab: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Friday that health and education system in Sindh province... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:21am
IPP forms 31-member CEC for restructuring LAHORE: The restructuring process of the Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) is progressing, with Party President and... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:17am
Movies & Music Japan Fest 2024 held at Arts Council KARACHI: The Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi, in collaboration with Arts Council of Pakistan (ACP), Pakistan... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:16am
Moot urges US to expand ties with Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Participants at Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI)’s roundtable on “Pak-US Relations”... Published 23 Nov, 2024 07:13am
COP29 summit overruns as $250bn draft deal stalls BAKU: The COP29 climate summit ran into overtime on Friday, after a draft deal that proposed developed nations take... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Restoration of Kachhi Canal inaugurated: Venom against KSA unforgivable crime: PM TAUNSA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, recounting Saudi Arabia’s unconditional financial and diplomatic... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Naqvi issues stern warning to PTI ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday issued a stern warning to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) against... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Thousands protest against deadly Kurram attack PESHAWAR: Thousands of people took to the streets in various cities of country on Friday, AFP correspondents said, a... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
NA body told: ‘Public Grievances Management Policy’ approved to resolve complaints of overseas Pakistanis ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs informed the National Assembly Standing Committee on Parliamentary... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
PTI’s politics sinking: Asif ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif lamented on Friday that politics has stooped to its “ugliest low” after... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
‘Retired judges in ETs’: Plea referred to LHC CJ for disposal by larger bench LAHORE: Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday referred a petition to Chief Justice for... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
A milestone year for agriculture financing Agriculture is the cornerstone of Pakistan’s economy, providing livelihoods to nearly two-thirds of the population... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 06:57am
FPCCI expresses grief over terrorist attacks in Balochistan KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI and Nasir Khan, VP FPCCI, (Balochistan) have expressed their profound... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Preparations begin to reclaim occupied lands of transport dept KARACHI: The Sindh government has begun preparations to reclaim the lands belonging to the transport department. It... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Murad intensifies efforts against poliovirus resurgence KARACHI: The Polio Oversight Board (POB), the highest decision-making body of the Global Polio Eradication ... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
UHS launches ‘Pyari Beti’ portal, helpline for adolescent girls LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has launched an online portal titled “Pyari Beti” and helpline ... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
ECP questions LHC jurisdiction LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday questioned the jurisdiction of the Lahore High Court... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Punjab govt intensifies efforts to combat smog LAHORE: The Punjab government has intensified its efforts to combat smog through a large-scale crackdown, following... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Contempt of court case: IHC accepts apology of Adiala jailer ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday, accepted unconditional apology of Adiala Jail Superintendent in a... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
PBC, SCBA condemn killing of over 40 travellers in Kurram ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and Supreme Court Bar Association condemned the brutal attack and firing on... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Gandapur declared proclaimed offender ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Friday, declared Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur as a... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
PM constitutes body to address PPP’s concerns ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday formed a committee to address the concerns of Pakistan People’s... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
PPRA Rules: Punjab govt has acceded to APNS request to withdraw amendment: Azma LAHORE: Azma Bukhari, Minister of Information, Punjab in a meeting with APNS executive committee announced that the... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The lesson learned is that a spiritual guide must not be used as a political messenger “Do you not agree that The Hybrid enabled The Third Wife to make the video.” “Maybe The Hybrid did not know what she... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 06:52am
JI for organising a ‘grand jirga’ to help resolve Parachinar issue KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Amir Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has proposed constitution of a ‘grand... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Seven terrorists killed in Balochistan, KP IBOs RAWALPINDI: Security forces personnel killed seven militants in several operations in different cities of ... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 22, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (November 23, 2024)... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Projects ‘ineligible’ under IGCEP: PD not ready to lend a helping hand to Korean firms ISLAMABAD: The Power Division is reportedly not ready to extend any helping hand to Korean companies which have... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:37pm
MoC analyses key reasons behind decline in exports ISLAMABAD: The Commerce Ministry has analysed key reasons behind the decline in exports to various regions and... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:37pm
Preparatory work on RSF under way: IMF ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are engaged in preparatory work for Resilience and... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:35pm
Privatisation of SIH concludes ISLAMABAD: The privatisation of the Services International Hotel, Lahore (SIH) successfully concluded on Friday with... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 03:29pm
Rates PSX keeps hitting new highs KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday opened on a strong positive note and hit new historic highest levels... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Islamabad sealed ahead of planned PTI rally ISLAMABAD: The federal government is bracing for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) “do-or-die” protest. The... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 03:29pm
IK says statement of Bushra ‘taken out of context’ ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Friday said that Bushra... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 03:29pm
Weekly SPI inflation up 0.67pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended November 21, 2024 increased by 0.67 per cent... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 03:15pm
Taftan border to NLC Dry Port: Bank guarantees made mandatory for Iranian carriers ISLAMABAD: Iranian transport operators have been bound to submit bank guarantees to Pakistani customs authorities on... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 09:39am
Al-Qadir Trust case: AC issues NBWs against Bushra ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing the Al-Qadir Trust case against the incarcerated Pakistan... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 09:00am
Takeaways from CPEC investment At the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) performance review meeting called this week by the National Assembly... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 06:53am
Catch you later In an attempt to seek her opinion, I sent an article to a colleague and in return got a short message or should I ... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 06:54am
Stocks S&P 500, Dow pinned at one-week highs after business activity data NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow hovered at levels seen more than a week ago on Friday, as investors took... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Stocks China stocks post worst day in 6 weeks, Trump fears weigh HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks fell sharply on Friday with blue-chip CSI300 and Shanghai Composite posting... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei ends higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher on Friday after two straight sessions of falls, as chip-related... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Stocks STOXX 600 jumps over 1pc to one-week high FRANKFURT: European real estate stocks surged, propelling the benchmark index to a one-week high on Friday, while... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Stocks Sri Lankan shares end higher BENGALURU: Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Friday, aided by gains in real estate and healthcare stocks. The CSE... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Letters ‘Unpacking misconceptions about Trump’ This is apropos three letters to the Editor titled “Unpacking misconceptions about Trump” carried by the... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
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 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (November 22, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (November... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (November 22, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (November 22, 2024).... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (November 22, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Balochistan’s road infrastructure: Govt sets 3-year timeline for Rs400bn projects Ahsan Iqbal chairs a review meeting to assess the progress of Public Sector Development Program projects Updated 23 Nov, 2024 07:21pm
Peshawar visit: COAS vows to dismantle hostile terrorist networks RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir visited Peshawar Friday as a follow-up of the... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:35pm
Companies Retail customers: HSBC stops processing Russia payments LONDON: HSBC has stopped processing all payments from Russia or Belarus for personal banking customers, the bank ... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
$25bn 5-year IT export boost plan presented to PM ISLAMABAD: Amid growing cybersecurity concerns and labelling social media activists as ‘digital terrorists’, a... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
555th Jayanti of Baba Guru Nanak: SBP to issue Rs55 commemorative coin KARACHI: Following the directives of the federal government, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to issue Rs 55... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Robust competition framework vital for economic growth: Dar ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Prime Minister and Federal Minister for Foreign Affairs, Ishaq Dar stressed that a robust... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Increase exports or perish EDITORIAL: It’s shocking to say the least that exporters of seasonal fruits have once again failed to meet their... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 06:52am
US brings shame upon itself EDITORIAL: The only surprise in the US senate shooting down Bernie Sanders’ attempt to block sales of “offensive... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Money & Banking Euro weakens to two-year low NEW YORK: The euro fell to a two-year low while the dollar gained on Friday after gauges of business activity were... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Money & Banking Asian currencies stay subdued BENGALURU: Equity benchmarks in Taiwan and South Korea climbed more than 1% on Friday, boosted by optimism around... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Taxes Tax dept barred from demanding post-dated cheque, bank certificate LAHORE: The Sales Tax department has been barred from demanding a post-dated cheque accompanied by a bank ... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Industry Economic stability in Punjab critical to national economic growth: LCCI LAHORE: The President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Mian Abuzar Shad has said that Punjab’s... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Companies PPL honoured with Corporate Philanthropy Award KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has once again reaffirmed its commitment to responsible business practices... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Türkiye ambassador for efforts aimed at boosting trade volume to US$5bn KARACHI: Ambassador of Türkiye Irfan Neziroglu, while referring to a meeting between Türkiye President Recep ... Published 23 Nov, 2024 06:19am
Companies 11th Tameer Awards 2024: Shell Pakistan celebrates young Pakistani entrepreneurs KARACHI: Recently acquired by Wafi Energy, Shell Pakistan — one of the country's longest-standing multinational... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 05:47am
LJCP appreciates prison management in KPK ISLAMABAD: Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan (LJCP) appreciated the prison management in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,... Updated 23 Nov, 2024 07:14am