SACM puts his weight behind Hyderabad mayor HYDERABAD: Abdul Jabbar Khan, Special Assistant to Sindh Chief Minister, addressed a press conference at the... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:20am
‘EOBI helpdesk’ to be set up on SIA premises: Shaikh KARACHI: Dr Javed Shaikh, Acting Chairman of EOBI, has announced to set up EOBI helpdesk on every Monday at the... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:15am
Women community health workers unite to launch PCHWF LAHORE: More than 20,000 women community health workers from all four provinces have united to form the Pakistan... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:14am
ICAEW welcomes new members in Pakistan KARACHI: Chartered accountancy body ICAEW has welcomed 85 new members at three ceremonies in Pakistan. The ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:12am
Protest in Islamabad: ECP delists hearing of PTI intra-party polls case ISLAMABAD: A day after Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) launched its long march, the electoral entity on Monday... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:10am
Harassment of journalists: constitutional bench seeks report from FIA ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court’s constitutional bench sought report from the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:09am
Only elected representatives can give protest call: SCBA ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Mian Rauf Atta made it clear that authority to make a call... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:09am
Sindh plans to introduce e-taxis for jobless youth: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister, Sharjeel Inam Memon said that the provincial government plans to introduce Electric... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:05am
Dar, Belarus FM discuss bilateral issues ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, welcomed the Foreign Minister... Published 26 Nov, 2024 08:04am
30 advanced air quality monitors installed across Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday announced a groundbreaking initiative to combat air pollution in Punjab by... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:58am
De-seating of IK: LHC judge refers plea to CJ for its disposal by larger bench LAHORE: Justice Rasaal Hassan Syed of the Lahore High Court on Monday referred a petition to Chief Justice for its... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:57am
‘Maryam Nawaz Ka Punjab, Suthra Punjab’: CM to inaugurate programme next week LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif will inaugurate the “Maryam Nawaz Ka Punjab, Suthra Punjab”... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:55am
UoE students greeted FAISALABAD: University of Education Faisalabad Campus successfully got appointment as Gazetted Officer Grade-16 in... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:54am
CM, ADB official discuss uplift projects LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Country Director for Pakistan Resident Mission of Asian... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:50am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Difference between hecklers and protesters “I propose their passports and national identity cards be confiscated.” “Hecklers of the world…” “No, I... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:45am
Industry PFVA chief made PCSIR Council member KARACHI: In a notable move, the federal government has appointed Waheed Ahmed, the Patron-in-Chief of the Pakistan... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:44am
Capital markets, regulated businesses: SECP continues to maintain effective oversight ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), through its centralised supervision function,... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:40am
‘FBR has authority to conduct post-sanction audits of refund claims’ LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has the authority to conduct post-sanction audits of refund claims under... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:40am
Under-19 tri-series: Pakistan to take on Afghanistan in final today LAHORE: Pakistan is all set to take on Afghanistan in the final of the Under-19 tri-series at the ICC Cricket ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:33am
Middle East Israel, Lebanon reach agreement on deal terms: Axios OCCUPIED JERUSALEM/BEIRUT: A senior Israeli official said on Monday Israel’s cabinet would meet on Tuesday to... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:32am
South Asia Russia security chief meets Taliban officials in Kabul KABUL: Top Russian security official Sergei Shoigu visited Afghan government officials on Monday, assuring them... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:29am
Deep divisions on display at plastic pollution treaty talks BUSAN (South Korea): A final round of talks on a treaty to curb plastic pollution opened on Monday, with deep... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:25am
At least 22 Somalis die after boat drifts for weeks off Madagascar ANTANANARIVO: Madagascar provided assistance Monday to 48 Somali nationals rescued from boats drifting off the... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:23am
Europe Nine including six children die in Greece migrant shipwreck ATHENS: Nine migrants, including six minors and two women, died on Monday after two boats sank in separate incidents... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:18am
Europe France unveils new measures to combat violence against women PARIS: France announced Monday a new campaign to combat violence against women, including raising awareness about ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:16am
TotalEnergies says halting new investment in India’s Adani PARIS: French energy giant TotalEnergies said Monday it was halting new investment linked to Indian conglomerate... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:14am
USA Trump prepares wide-ranging energy plan to boost gas exports, oil drilling NEW YORK: Donald Trump’s transition team is putting together a wide-ranging energy package to roll out within days... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:10am
Europe Scholz named party’s top candidate for German elections BERLIN: Germany’s Olaf Scholz was Monday officially named to lead his Social Democrats into February elections, ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:06am
ICT declares CIA building as sub-jail ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration, on Monday, declared the Crime Investigation Agency... Published 26 Nov, 2024 07:02am
Energy Punjab, ICT: OCAC seeks facilitation in POL transportation ISLAMABAD: Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has requested the Punjab and Federal Capital administrations to... Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:59am
Companies DHA City Karachi signs MoU with NUTECH KARACHI: DHA City Karachi enters into an agreement with National University of Technology (NUTECH) for the... Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:56am
US urges restraint on both sides in protests WASHINGTON: The United States appealed on Monday for restraint from Pakistani authorities and thousands of ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:55am
Azma accuses PTI of martyring cop, injuring 70 others LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has condemned the actions of “Tehreek-e-Fasad”, accusing the... Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:54am
Call for early detection of diabetes, proper treatment LAHORE: Expressing concern over increase in the burden of diseases especially diabetes, Professor of Medicine, King... Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:52am
Letters ‘Trump’s bureaucracy cuts: a daunting task’ This is apropos letters to the Editor by this writer titled ‘Trump’s bureaucracy cuts: a daunting task’ ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Is Pakistan prepared to seize Saudi investment opportunities? In the rapidly shifting global investment landscape, where bilateralism has become the dominant approach and Return... Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:22am
The rollercoaster journey of IPPs in Pakistan In the early 1990s, Pakistan embarked on what seemed to be an energy revolution. With Hubco launched in 1994 as the... Published 26 Nov, 2024 06:22am
Ignorance of Islamic teachings, inequalities cause domestic violence: JI KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Women Wing Secretary General Dr. Humaira Tariq has said that social... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
CJ LHC dismiss plea against 26th Amendment LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Monday upheld the objection raised by the registrar office ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
DG SFA emphasises media collaboration for food safety KARACHI: Director General Sindh Food Authority (SFA), Muzamil Hussain Halepoto, visited the Karachi Press Club (KPC)... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
IBA-CED celebrates ‘Global Entrepreneurship Week 2024’ KARACHI: IBA’s Center for Entrepreneurial Development (IBA-CED), held four events to mark Global Entrepreneurship... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
PDWP approves uplift schemes LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved two development schemes amounting to Rs ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
‘Int’l Day for Elimination of Violence’: President reaffirms solidarity with women, girls across the world ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari reaffirmed on the “International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
POF participates in IDEAS-2024 with success KARACHI: POF participated in IDEAS 2024 with success, which held from 19-22 November 2024. Delegations from ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Sahiwal coal-fired power plant keeps emission level to a minimum: IIRMR LAHORE: At a critical juncture of time when Punjab, is grappling to wriggle out of smog dilemma, Sahiwal coal-fired... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 25, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 26, 2024)... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Rates PSX sets new record KARACHI: A positive trend continued and Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday closed on new highest-ever level due to... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Belarusian President arrives ISLAMABAD: Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko arrived in Islamabad on Monday on a three-day official visit on... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
One killed, dozens injured: PTI convoys enter capital amid clashes with police ISLAMABAD: Amid teargas shelling, baton charge by the police, thousands of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Fighting restarts, breaking truce in Kurram PESHAWAR: Bitter sectarian fighting which killed more than 80 people last week restarted on Monday, officials said,... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Talent pool growth: Pak-Qatar Group partners with ILMA University KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Group (PQG) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with ILMA University to address the... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Oh, Textiles! What business you are in? “A slow sort of country!” said the Queen. “Now, here, you see, it takes all the running you can do, to keep in... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Level of external inflows The level of external inflows into Pakistan is of vital importance in ensuring a ‘safe’ level of foreign ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Stocks Wall St gains, small caps hit record high NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes gained on Monday, with the small-cap Russell 2000 index hitting an all-time... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Stocks European stocks off two-week highs as energy stocks weigh FRANKFURT: Europe’s main stock index slipped back from a two-week high as gains were limited by a slump in energy... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Stocks Indian shares advance as ruling party sweeps key state election MUMBAI: Indian shares extended their rally on Monday after Prime Minister Modi’s party and its allies scored a... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Stocks China, HK stocks fall as fresh trade tariffs loom SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip index dropped to a five-week low while Hong Kong shares sank to their lowest in two... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Stocks Nikkei ends higher as investors assess US data TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher on Monday as local investors found comfort from recent US data... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Energy US natural gas prices soar NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped about 9% to a one-year high on Monday on forecasts for colder weather, ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 357,326 tonnes of cargo comprising 214,817 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Energy Oil prices fall on Israel-Lebanon ceasefire report HOUSTON: Oil prices fell more $1 on Monday after Axios reported that Israel and Lebanon had agreed to the terms of a... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (November 25, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (November 25, 2024).... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (November 25, 2024).... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (November 25, 2024)... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (November 25, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (November 25, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Intelligence-sharing: FD to ink MoU with FMU and FIU of Belarus ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division would sign memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Financial Monitoring Unit and... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 09:35am
Govt weighs industry status for packaging sector ISLAMABAD: The government is reportedly considering granting industry status to packaging sector on the requests of... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 02:43pm
Work under way for direct air link to Moscow, Minsk: Aleem ISLAMABAD: After Azerbaijan, work is under way to launch direct flights from Pakistan to Moscow and Belarus while... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 02:43pm
Nov revenue collection target: FBR may go for ‘additional measures’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is facing an uphill task to meet its tax collection target of Rs1,003... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 01:26pm
Prioritising Balochistan: Ecnec clears Rs172.7bn for uplift schemes ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) has approved development projects worth... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 09:18am
World Bank uncovers key bottlenecks in ‘EDEIP’ ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has identified bottlenecks in Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 10:21am
Protest decision: PTI chief Gohar says ‘it’s final’ RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Monday declared the protest call... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 02:42pm
Adviser says cut in policy rate helped govt save Rs1.3trn ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Finance Minister on Economic and Financial Reforms Khurram Schehzad, while painting a rosy... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 09:10am
Justice Agha made head of SHC constitutional bench ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) picked Justice Muhammad Karim Khan Agha as the head of Sindh... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 07:42pm
18th Amendment, SC decisions: Aurangzeb advocates for AGP Act revision ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance, Muhammad Aurangzeb acknowledged the need for revising Auditor General of... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Literature Indian author Ghosh wins top Dutch prize AMSTERDAM: Acclaimed Indian author Amitav Ghosh has won the coveted Dutch Erasmus Prize for his writings on climate... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 06:29am
Energy Fuel shortage looms over Lahore, Islamabad & Pindi ISLAMABAD: A potential fuel shortage looms over Lahore, Islamabad, and Rawalpindi as restrictions on city access are... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Commodities Asian currencies: Thai baht down as bullion loses shine BENGALURU: Thailand’s baht slipped on Monday as a weakness in gold prices offset a rally in developing currencies... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Commodities Russian wheat export prices flat last week MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices remained flat last week, while shipments declined amid low demand and ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures dip on stronger yen SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell on Monday, as a stronger yen made the commodity less affordable to overseas... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Commodities Chicago wheat futures fall on supply pressure SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat eased on Monday as ample supplies pressured prices, with the market giving up earlier gains... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Commodities Dalian iron ore gains on firmer steel outlook SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures rose to their highest in more than two weeks on Monday, buoyed by stronger global... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Commodities Copper bounces on bargain hunting and risk appetite LONDON: Copper prices rebounded on Monday from two sessions of losses, buoyed by bargain hunting and increased risk... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil higher on stronger rival oils KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Monday, rebounding from three consecutive sessions of declines,... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 30.156 billion... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (November 25, 2024)... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate drifts lower amid slow business LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Monday decreased the spot rate by Rs 100... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Commodities Paris wheat drops HAMBURG/PARIS: European wheat prices fell on Monday, pressured by a rise of the European currency against the dollar... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Commodities Gold weaker on profit-taking NEW YORK: Gold prices declined 1% on Monday as investors booked profits following a five-session rally to a... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Belarus urged to simplify import rules ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday emphasized on Belarus to work diligently to minimize tariff and non-tariff barriers... Updated 26 Nov, 2024 09:12am
Industry FPCCI chief underscores need for ‘new’ Ogra law KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has demanded that the country needs a new law for its Oil & Gas... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Industry ‘BBolT is facilitating various sectors with investment support’ QUETTA: The Vice Chairman of the Balochistan Board of Investment and Trade (BBolT), Bilal Khan Kakar, and the Chief... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Addressing the turmoil in Kurram EDITORIAL: With a week-long ceasefire being agreed upon between warring tribes in the violence-wracked Kurram... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Challenges facing SEZs, other productive sectors EDITORIAL: Aleem Khan, Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatisation and Communications, has issued a... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Industrial, agri sectors: Tanveer highlights importance of expanding ties with Belarus ISLAMABAD: Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussian, here on Monday, highlighted the importance ... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
EVs to erode $5.68bn in road transport revenues: ADB ISLAMABAD: Over 80 percent of road user revenues in Pakistan are from fuel-based revenues, involving an amount of... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am
Money & Banking China yuan firmer SHANGHAI: China’s yuan firmed on Monday with the dollar slipping after the nomination of prominent fund manager... Published 26 Nov, 2024 05:49am