40,000 ‘Himmat Cards’ issued to special persons LAHORE: The Punjab government has so far issued 40,000 ‘Himmat Cards’ to special persons through which financial... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:56am
GHQ attack case: ATC rejects acquittal plea of Omar Ayub ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Wednesday rejected the acquittal plea by Omar Ayub, a leader of Pakistan... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:55am
Companies CEO Telenor gets UN Women 2024 Asia-Pacific WEPs Award ISLAMABAD: Khurrum Ashfaque, CEO of Telenor Pakistan has been recognised with the UN Women 2024 Asia-Pacific... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:54am
Taxes Ombudsman institutions: FTO unveils programme to foster global co-operation ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has launched an innovative "Capacity Building Exchange Programme" to... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:53am
‘Emerging global landscape marked by evolving change, unpredictability’ ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Strategic Studies, Islamabad (ISSI) held its flagship event, the Islamabad ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:52am
Industry HCSTSI chief highlights severe challenges of industries HYDERABAD: President of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon,... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:50am
Minister says no society can progress without mutual respect ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, while emphasising on the... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:49am
To prevent repeat of Quetta tragedy: NA panel directs Railways to enhance stations security ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, Wednesday, while expressing serious concerns over inadequate security arrangements... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:47am
NA panel suggests appointment of FPSC chairman on merit ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Education, Wednesday, suggested that the chairman of the... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:45am
Petroleum products’ sales surge to 25-month high KARACHI: The sales of petroleum products in the country increased by 15 percent on year-on-year basis to 1.58 ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:44am
Taxes NTC reviews provincial tax reforms ISLAMABAD: National Tax Council (NTC) Wednesday reviewed provincial tax reforms including measures to enhance... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:43am
PITB starts registration for attractive number plates LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), in collaboration with the Punjab Excise and Taxation... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:30am
PM’s KSA visit termed ‘significant milestone’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Information, Attaullah Tarar, on Wednesday, termed Prime Minister Shehbaz... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:28am
Foreign diplomats: PTI blasts Dar for his efforts to ‘hoodwink’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday blasted Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar for his efforts to... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:27am
Seminar on early child marriage held LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora has said that education and awareness campaigns are... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:22am
Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2024: Senate body invites ECP, ministry officials to seek input ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice invited the representatives of the Election Commission ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:21am
Commodities Gold prices firm KARACHI: Gold prices remained steady on Wednesday, with the global market holding stable near $2,650 an ounce,... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:19am
Women targeted through use of deep-fake tech: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that deep-fake technology is being used as a weapon ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:19am
Strategic position can enable country to emerge as a hub for economic connectivity: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan’s... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:16am
Punjab govt to launch laptop scheme from January 2025: CM launches ‘Honhaar Scholarship Programme’ LAHORE: Launching the ‘Honhaar Scholarship Programme,’ Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:13am
Importers question transparency in redemption of vehicles LAHORE: A recent confiscation of a vehicle has raised questions about the effectiveness of Customs enforcement and... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:11am
Kissan Card holders allowed to withdraw 30pc cash LAHORE: The Punjab government has allowed the farmers, who have obtained Kissan Cards, to withdraw 30 percent of ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:11am
Event held to raise awareness for PWD rights FAISALABAD: Special Education Department of University of Education Faisalabad Campus organized a meaningful and... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:07am
Pakistan announces squads for South African tour starting from 10th LAHORE: The Pakistan men’s selection committee has announced the squads for the upcoming South Africa tour,... Published 05 Dec, 2024 08:02am
Industry Key stakeholders vow to address KATI problems KARACHI: The Korangi Industrial Area is set to receive enhanced focus and support as key stakeholders vow to address... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:58am
Fazl, Bilawal discuss Madrassah Registration Bill ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Wednesday, held a meeting with the chairman of... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:53am
Sindh cabinet abolishes deceased quota, reforms educational boards KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired a cabinet meeting where several important decisions,... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:51am
Industry TDAP to participate in Automechanika Istanbul 2025 exhibition KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) will participate in the most popular exhibition for... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:50am
ADB, SAFCO ink $86m financing package for SAF facility in Sheikhupura ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and SAFCO Venture Holdings Limited (SAFCO) have signed $86.2 million... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:47am
SHC grants protective bail to Arif Alvi in three cases KARACHI: Former president of Pakistan and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Arif Alvi Wednesday secured protective ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:45am
Letters ‘The looming challenge to dollar dominance’ This is apropos two back-to-back letters to the Editor with the above headline carried by the newspaper on Tuesday... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:39am
The unexplored blue: charting Pakistan’s economic potential The Organisation of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) describes the ocean as the next ‘Great Economic... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:29am
Pakistan’s energy revolution: 35% gas reserve for private firms Amid growing energy challenges and economic strains, Pakistan has embarked on a transformative journey to revitalize... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:24am
Minimum wage revisited Pakistan has an acceptable concept of minimum wage, just like many countries. The reason for imposing minimum wage ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:20am
Retirement age proposal EDITORIAL: The recent proposal to reduce retirement age from 60 to 55 years for the bureaucracy warrants a serious... Published 05 Dec, 2024 07:16am
PTI protest: Dar briefs diplomats on situation ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has briefed the foreign diplomats about the recent... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
USA Top executive shot dead outside New York hotel NEW YORK: A masked gunman shot dead a top US health insurance executive outside a New York hotel Wednesday in an... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Rs10,000 fine imposed on IK sisters ISLAMABAD: An anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Wednesday imposed a fine of Rs10,000 on the sisters of imprisoned... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Two TLP leaders join PPP ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari met with former TLP ticket holders Malik... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
LG polls in Islamabad: ECP to hold delimitation exercise once again ISLAMABAD: Less than two months before the retirement of Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar Sultan Raja, the poll... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Urdu word trup can be translated as trump? “Sometimes a word has different meanings in a different language.” “Okayyyyy.” “There is no need to take... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Shibli Faraz resigns as member of JCP ISLAMABAD: In line with the directives of jailed chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan, Shibli Faraz... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Terrorist outfits may enhance their activities in Afghanistan, moot told ISLAMABAD: There is a danger that the terrorist organisations may enhance their activities and re-enact a 9/11-type... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Middle East Iran releases Nobel Peace laureate Mohammadi on medical leave TEHRAN: Iran has released Nobel Peace laureate Narges Mohammadi, jailed since November 2021, for three weeks on... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Alcohol poisoning kills 17 in Turkey ISTANBUL: At least 17 people died and another 22 are receiving hospital treatment after drinking tainted alcohol,... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan reach deal on last contested Central Asian border BISHKEK (Kyrgyzstan): Central Asian neighbours Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on Wednesday announced a border demarcation... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Govt planning to introduce law to curb fake news, says minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar said that the government is planning to introduce... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Senate panel concerned about lack of oversight in food industry ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology expressed serious concerns at the alarming lack ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Flood relief project: Canadian organisation constructs solar-powered homes in Sindh ISLAMABAD: The Canadian humanitarian organisation Human Concern International (HCI), which has been operating in... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 11:45pm
Stocks Indian shares inch higher led by financials MUMBAI: Indian shares closed higher for a fourth straight session on Wednesday as financials climbed on growing... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Stocks Tech surge propels S&P 500, Nasdaq to all-time highs NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes climbed on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq touching record... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Stocks Germany’s DAX closes above 20,000 mark PARIS: European closed at a fresh one-month high on Wednesday, with German stocks finishing above the 20,000 mark,... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Stocks China, HK stocks dip on slower services growth HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks weakened on Wednesday as slower services sector growth and escalating trade... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei ends higher in choppy trade TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average eked out gains to rise for a third straight day on Wednesday, as a softer yen... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
South America summit hopes to seal ‘historic’ trade deal with EU MONTEVIDEO: Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay are hoping to announce a blockbuster trade deal with the... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 07:08am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 173,235 tonnes of cargo comprising 115,565 tonnes of import cargo and 57,670... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (December 04, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (December 05, 2024)... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (December 04, 2024).... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (December 04, 2024). ====================================... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
PCP, PR, OPF boards’ reconstitution gets nod: CCoSOEs concerned over Rs1trn annual losses by SOEs ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs), Wednesday, expressed serious concerns over... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 09:17am
Oct govt debt stock drops Rs456bn to Rs69.114trn MoM KARACHI: The federal government’s total debt stock decreased by Rs 456 billion in October 2024, largely attributed... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 02:51pm
Cooperation in trade, investment: BoI and China’s CNTAC set to sign MoU today ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BoI) and China National Textile & Apparel Council (CNTAC) are all set to... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 09:21am
Investments in Balochistan: Bugti vows strict security measures KARACHI: Chief Minister of Balochistan Mir Sarfraz Bugti has assured strict security measures, while inviting both... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 08:39am
Rates Bull run continues KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange maintained its bullish trend and hit new highest-ever levels on Wednesday on the... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Islamabad lockdown: IHC expresses annoyance over govt, PTI ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) expressed annoyance at the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 09:11am
Sukuk auction: Govt raises Rs2trn in 2024 using PSX platform KARACHI: The listing of Shariah-compliant securities at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) marked a significant... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 09:13am
Customs/export value of fruits revised ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised the customs/export value of seasonal... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 08:38am
Energy Experts discuss options to promote renewable energy ISLAMABAD: The experts from energy, finance, banking sector and capital market on Wednesday discussed different... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Commodities Chicago soybeans ease on Brazilian crop outlook SINGAPORE/PARIS: Chicago soybeans futures slid on Wednesday, giving up some of the gains from the previous session,... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Commodities Iron ore gains BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices gained on Wednesday as lingering expectations of fresh Chinese economic stimulus... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Commodities Russian winter crops in worst state ever, analysts MOSCOW: The share of winter, crops in Russia for the 2025 harvest in poor condition or have not sprouted is at an... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Commodities Gold holds steady NEW YORK: Gold held steady on Wednesday as safe-haven demand countered a slight recovery in the US dollar while... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Commodities Copper prices slip as dollar strengthens LONDON: Copper prices in London eased under pressure from a stronger dollar and technical factors on Wednesday while... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures buoyed by weaker yen SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Wednesday as firmer oil prices and a weaker yen boosted market ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Energy Oil slightly down ahead of OPEC+ decision NEW YORK: Oil futures slipped on Wednesday as traders awaited an imminent OPEC+ decision on supply, while a... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 25.399 billion... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Commodities Palm oil futures rise JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second consecutive session on Wednesday, fuelled by the strength in... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (December 04, 2024)... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Cotton & Textile Trading activity improves on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
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 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (December 04, 2024). ======================== Open ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (December 04, 2024).... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (December 04, 2024)... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (December 04, 2024). =======================================... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
17 IPPs of 1994, 2002 policies: Deal reached on hybrid ‘take and pay’ model However, the number of signatory IPPs not confirmed by the government side or IPPs representatives Govt expecting reduction of Rs 3.50 per in tariff from revision of IPPs Updated 05 Dec, 2024 10:57am
Talks under way to import Russian oil: minister ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia are actively negotiating the structure of a deal for the import of Russian oil by... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Conversion of JPP to Thar coal: Experts’ panel formed to firm up recommendations ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a three-member committee to discuss and firm up... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 02:51pm
ABC teams brief Aurangzeb about issues facing businessmen ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a meeting with a delegation... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 02:50pm
OECD warns of protectionism weeks before Trump return PARIS: The OECD warned Wednesday that protectionist trade measures pose a major risk to disrupting the world ... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Aurangzeb says affordable housing linked with two ‘existential’ problems ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb, while terming the directed lending by the government to... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 09:11am
Money & Banking Euro edges higher NEW YORK: The euro rose on Wednesday in choppy trading, as a French no-confidence vote due later in the session... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: S Korean won rebounds from 2-year lows BANGALURU: South Korean shares fell and the won stabilized on Wednesday, after plunging overnight as the political... Published 05 Dec, 2024 06:47am
Gohar withdraws plea against Elections (Second Amendment) Act ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Barrister Gohar withdrew his petition to declare the Elections... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 07:43am
Judicial discretion must be lawfully exercised: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court held that judicial discretion must be exercised strictly within the confines of the ... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 07:44am
Industry Business Facilitation Centres: Ceremony marks completion of one year LAHORE: A ceremony was held under the auspices of the Department of Industries and Commerce to mark completion of ... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 08:09am
Does COP29 matter amid eroded political consensus? The comity of nations is joined together like the beads of a rosary through the multilateral platform of the United... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 07:37am
Parliament House illuminated in orange lights ISLAMABAD: In a historic and symbolic move, the Parliament House of Pakistan has been illuminated in orange lights ... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 08:41am
‘Parking problem in Lahore increasing day by day’ LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that parking problems in Lahore are increasing day ... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 08:43am
Jam, ABC team discuss range of key issues ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Commerce of Pakistan, Jam Kamal Khan, met with a delegation from the American Business... Updated 05 Dec, 2024 08:50am
In meeting with UAE president, PM Shehbaz underscores readiness to expand cooperation in multiple sectors