Print DGTO declares election of central chairman PSMA ‘null and void’ ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Trade Organisations (DGTO) has declared the election of Central Chairman,... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:28am
Pakistan CJP for improving criminal justice system through reforms ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan/ Chairman National Judicial Automation Committee Yahya Afridi expressed his ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 15, 2024) and the forecast for Saturday (November 16, 2024)... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Baba Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary marked: Sikh pilgrims perform religious rites LAHORE: The main ceremony of Baba Guru Nanak’s birth anniversary was held at Gurdwara Janmashtham Nankana Sahib, ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Punjab govt set to achieve Rs680bn surplus by year-end: Azma LAHORE: By the end of this year, the Punjab government will have a surplus of Rs680 billion. The IMF has ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan PDWP approves four uplift schemes LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved four development schemes relating to water, smog and education worth Rs... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Punjab extends closure of schools by week LAHORE: Country’s most populated province of Punjab on Friday extended school closures in smog-hit major cities by... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan LG by-polls: JI stages sit-in against results KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami on Friday staged a protest sit-in against the “fraudulent” results of the local... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Belarusian President set to visit Pakistan very soon ISLAMABAD: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is set to visit Pakistan in last week of this month, aiming to... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Third Int’l Nursing Research Conference inaugurated by VC LUMHS HYDERABAD: The Third International Nursing Research Conference with the theme “Our Health Our Right, Emerging... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan IRADA urges Pakistan to follow in footsteps of Sweden to achieve ‘smoke-free’ status ISLAMABAD: IRADA Pakistan (The Initiative on Risk-Reduction and Dependable Alternatives) on Friday urged Pakistan to... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan SPHF completes construction of 0.3m houses KARACHI: The Sindh People’s Housing Foundation has completed the construction of more than 300,000 houses, the... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Barrister Haya receives ‘Pro Bono Publico Award’ KARACHI: The PILNET 2024 Global Awards ceremony was held here. Sindh Law Secretary Ali Ahmed Baloch also attended ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Saudi NDU team visits NUST ISLAMABAD: A fifteen-member delegation of NDU KSA, led by Commandant War College, Major General Badar Bin Muneef... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Competition-related cases: CCP requests minister to set up specialised bench in SC ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has requested Federal Minister for Law and Justice, Azam... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Zamurd Khan inaugurates 100th draw of Rs1500 prize bonds RAWALPINDI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) successfully hosted the landmark 100th draw of Rs 1500 prize bonds, ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Senate panel discusses development budget of AJK, Gilgit-Baltistan ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan was informed that every year Azad Jammu... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Council of Islamic Ideology declares VPNs usage ‘un-Islamic’ ISLAMABAD: The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman, Dr Raghib Hussain Naeemi, has declared the use of VPNs ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Western borders security at optimal level: COAS ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir, on Friday, said Pakistan has implemented a comprehensive... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Print Income of banks: IHC restrains govt from collecting tax ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has restrained the government from collecting tax on income of banks.... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 06:33am
Print Undisclosed foreign bank accounts, recovery of looted money: SC seeks reports from FBR and FIA ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court sought reports from the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Federal Investigation Agency... Updated 16 Nov, 2024 06:35am
Print Oct FCA: CPPA-G seeks Rs1.0159/unit negative adjustment ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought negative adjustment of Rs 1.0159 per... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Print CDWP approves 3 projects worth Rs58.85bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved three major development projects with a total cost... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Print Nepra warns Discos and KE: ‘Resolve overbilling issue or face legal action’ ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has warned Discos and K-Electric to resolve... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Internet services suspended in parts of Balochistan: Ministry seeks countrywide VPNs blockage ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has directed the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to block illegal... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Print IMF-govt talks conclude ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday concluded the five-day talks with a... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Print Wheat procurement: Body formed to prepare plan as per IMF terms ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a committee headed by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb ... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Print Q1 figures revised: MoF posts Rs360bn cumulative provincial surplus ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has revised the fiscal operations’ figures for the first quarter (Q1) of the... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance SBP suspends authorization of EC KARACHI: SBP has suspended the authorization of Exchange Company namely M/s Islamabad Exchange Co. (Pvt) Ltd. with... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance Mian Zahid terms tax system ‘inefficient’ KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance PVMA urges govt to formulate ‘edible oil policy’ KARACHI: Sheikh Umer Rehan, Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), has called on the... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance Petroleum imports grow 1.68pc in July-October ISLAMABAD: Petroleum group imports witnessed 1.68 percent growth during the first four months (July-October) of the... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Editorials Confronting climate change at Baku EDITORIAL: At the ongoing 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change in... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Editorials Legal action against Discos? EDITORIAL: How on earth is Nepra (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority), a public sector entity, going to... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Markets POL products’ prices remain unchanged ISLAMABAD: Federal government on Friday announce to keep the prices of petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) unchanged... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Business & Finance CCoP reiterates divesting PIACL thru privatisation or G2G mode ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) reiterated the resolve of the government to divest Pakistan... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
World Oil execs work COP29 as NGOs slam lobbyist presence BAKU: Oil executives and lobbyists descended on COP29 in Baku for “energy day” Friday, as environmental groups... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
World Fragile countries make $20bn climate finance push at COP29 BAKU: A group of conflict-affected countries is pushing at COP29 to double financial aid to more than $20 billion a... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Print Supplementary grants: IMF seeks to limit govt discretion ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked Pakistan for initiating legal changes, required to limit... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Print Macro-fiscal forecasts for budget: IMF asks govt to strengthen capacity of FD ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has recommended Pakistan to strengthen capacity at the Finance... Published 16 Nov, 2024 06:04am
Pakistan Govt keeps petrol, diesel prices unchanged Prices of petrol and HSD to remain at Rs248.38, and Rs255.14 per litre, respectively Updated 16 Nov, 2024 12:36am
Markets China to cut or cancel export tax rebates for products including aluminium BEIJING: China’s finance ministry said on Friday it would reduce or cancel export tax rebates for a wide range of... Published 15 Nov, 2024 11:09pm
World Iran backs Lebanon in ceasefire talks, seeks end to ‘problems’ BEIRUT: Iran backs any decision taken by Lebanon in talks to secure a ceasefire with Israel, a senior Iranian... Published 15 Nov, 2024 11:03pm
World Scholz says Trump ‘more nuanced’ on Ukraine than assumed BERLIN: German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said in an interview published Friday that Donald Trump privately held “more... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:47pm
Pakistan Unrestricted freedom of speech contributing to moral degradation: COAS Munir Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir warned on Friday that freedom of speech without regulatory... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 11:43pm
Pakistan Mobile internet services suspended in certain parts of Balochistan: PTA The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Friday announced that mobile internet services in certain areas of... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:26pm
Markets US stocks slump after Fed signals no rush to cut rates WASHINGTON: Wall Street stocks slipped early Friday, after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that the US... Published 15 Nov, 2024 08:29pm
Pakistan ‘Used by terrorists’: interior ministry wants PTA to ban ‘illegal VPNs’ across Pakistan Identifies 'alarming fact that VPNs are used by terrorists to obscure and conceal their communication' Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:25pm
Markets US yields extend rise after retail sales data NEW YORK: US Treasury yields extended gains on Friday after data showed retail sales in the world’s largest economy... Published 15 Nov, 2024 07:24pm
World Cracks deepen in Canada’s pro-immigration ‘consensus’ TORONTO: From the ground floor of a low-income apartment building in Toronto, Sultana Jahangir runs an organization... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:07pm
World Fire in Spanish care home kills 10, injures two MADRID: A fire erupted Friday in a home for the elderly and those with mental health issues in northeastern Spain,... Published 15 Nov, 2024 06:01pm
World Primary schools empty as smog persists in Indian capital NEW DELHI: Residents in India’s capital New Delhi again woke under a blanket of choking smog on Friday, a day after... Published 15 Nov, 2024 05:56pm
World Spanish regional leader admits ‘mistakes’ in handling deadly floods VALENCIA: The head of Spain’s eastern Valencia region admitted Friday to “mistakes” in handing the country’s... Published 15 Nov, 2024 05:52pm
World Health ministry in Gaza says death toll at 43,764 The health ministry in Gaza said Friday that at least 43,764 people have been killed in more than 13 months of war... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 08:08pm
Technology US finalizes up to $6.6 bn funding for chip giant TSMC WASHINGTON: The United States will award Taiwanese chip giant TSMC up to $6.6 billion in direct funding to help... Published 15 Nov, 2024 05:45pm
World Donald Trump promises to end wars with a ‘strong military’ PALM BEACH: US President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday promised a “strong military”, as he repeated his pledge to... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:28pm
Sports 40 arrests at tense France-Israel football match i Paris PARIS: Police made 40 arrests at a tense football match between France and Israel in Paris but the city’s police... Published 15 Nov, 2024 05:42pm
Sports England paceman Reece Topley ruled out of rest of West Indies tour LONDON: England paceman Reece Topley has been ruled out of the rest of the team’s white-ball tour of the West... Published 15 Nov, 2024 05:38pm
Sports Chris Wood hits quickfire double in NZ World Cup qualifying romp WELLINGTON: Nottingham Forest striker Chris Wood continued his red-hot form with two goals in as many minutes for... Published 15 Nov, 2024 05:37pm
World Russian attacks on Ukraine energy could trigger ‘tipping point’: UN GENEVA: The UN warned on Friday that renewed Russian targeting of Ukraine’s already devastated energy infrastructure... Published 15 Nov, 2024 05:33pm
Pakistan 1QFY25: With IMF in Islamabad, Punjab revises budget figures, now posts Rs40bn surplus Finance ministry says with concurrence of the IMF, it has updated revised figures on its website, showing a surplus for Pakistan's most populous province Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:56pm
World Europe’s vaccine makers fall as Trump picks RFK Jr to lead top US health agency LONDON: Shares in European vaccine makers fell in early trade on Friday after US President-elect Donald Trump said... Published 15 Nov, 2024 04:49pm
World Fragile countries make $20 billion climate finance push at COP29, letter says BAKU: A group of conflict-affected countries is pushing at COP29 to double financial aid to more than $20 billion a... Published 15 Nov, 2024 04:44pm
Markets PPL discovers hydrocarbon reserves in Sujawal Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), an oil and gas exploration firm, has discovered hydrocarbon reserves from Pateji... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 07:43pm
Markets Gold price per tola increases Rs1,300 in Pakistan After declining in the previous session, gold prices in Pakistan went higher on Friday in line with their increase... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 06:59pm
Life & Style Film’s ‘search for Palestine’ takes centre stage at Cairo festival CAIRO: The tale of a distinctly Palestinian road trip – through refugee camps and Israeli checkpoints – takes centre... Published 15 Nov, 2024 03:02pm
Pakistan CCoP reiterates ‘resolve to divest’ PIA shares, but adds G2G mode Says will pursue its divestment through privatisation or government-to-government mode Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:29pm
Pakistan Punjab declares health emergency in smog-hit Lahore, Multan The Punjab government declared on Friday a health emergency in Lahore and Multan as the provincial capital... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:44pm
Markets Europe’s STOXX 600 opens lower as tech, healthcare shares drag Europe’s STOXX 600 opened lower on Friday, dragged by technology and healthcare stocks, keeping the index on track... Published 15 Nov, 2024 02:20pm
Markets China stocks log biggest weekly loss since July as output, home price data disappoints HONG KONG: Chinese stocks had their biggest weekly loss since July, while Hong Kong shares erased early gains to end... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 04:22pm
Life & Style Brother of late Harrods owner also accused of sexual violence: BBC LONDON: Three women formerly employed by Harrods have accused the brother of its late boss Mohamed Al-Fayed of... Published 15 Nov, 2024 02:03pm
Markets Asia gold: India premiums reach 4-month peak as price drop attracts customers Physical gold premiums in India climbed to a near four-month high this week, driven by a rebound in demand as prices... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:53pm
Markets South African rand extends losses; S&P rating review due JOHANNESBURG: The rand eased early on Friday, extending a week of losses following Donald Trump’s U.S. election win,... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:43pm
Sports Rahul hit by friendly fire while Kohli defies injury concerns MELBOURNE: India opener KL Rahul left the field after being struck on the elbow by fast-bowling teammate Prasidh... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:41pm
Markets Kenyan shilling stable; export dollar inflows match demand NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling was barely changed on Friday, as dollar supply from exports matched demand from the... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:35pm
World Strike hits south Beirut after Israel evacuation call BEIRUT: An air strike hit the Lebanese capital’s southern suburbs on Friday, sending plumes of grey smoke into the... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 02:40pm
World One dead, thousands without heating after Russian strike on Ukraine port city KYIV: A massive Russian attack that set apartments alight and knocked out heating to thousands in Ukraine’s southern... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:22pm
World Magnitude 6.6 quake strikes off Papua New Guinea SYDNEY: A magnitude 6.6 earthquake rattled Papua New Guinea on Friday, the United States Geological Survey said,... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:19pm
World UK economy grows by just 0.1% in Q3 Britain’s economy grew by a slower than expected 0.1% in the third second quarter of 2024, official figures showed... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:12pm
Sports Medvedev targets improvement after ‘6.5/10’ year Daniil Medvedev said he needs to “build a better version” of himself after Thursday’s ATP Finals defeat to Jannik... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:04pm
Markets JGB yields rise on BOJ rate-hike bets, Powell’s comments weigh TOKYO: Japanese government bond (JGB)yields rose on Friday, as a weak yen raised bets for a Bank of Japan rate hike,... Published 15 Nov, 2024 12:02pm
Sports Tyson takes a swipe at Paul ahead of highly anticipated fight Mike Tyson could not wait to put on the gloves to take a shot at upcoming opponent Jake Paul, striking the social... Published 15 Nov, 2024 11:58am
World Elon Musk met with Iran’s UN ambassador, New York Times reports WASHINGTON: Billionaire Elon Musk, who is an adviser to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump, met with Iran’s... Published 15 Nov, 2024 11:37am
Markets Palm rises after 3 days of fall, set for first weekly drop in four JAKART: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Friday after three straight sessions of losses but were on course for... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 04:24pm
Markets KSE-100 pulls back after brief run past 95,000, still closes at record high Momentum driven by growing optimism on economic front Updated 15 Nov, 2024 10:43pm
Markets Rupee registers marginal gain against US dollar Currency settles at 277.67 against greenback in inter-bank market Updated 15 Nov, 2024 11:43pm
Technology TikTok makes AI driven ad tool available globally SAN FRANCISCO: TikTok on Thursday began letting all marketers on its platform use an artificial intelligence-powered... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:34am
World North Korean leader orders ‘mass production’ of attack drones SEOUL: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered the “mass production” of attack drones, state media reported... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:31am
Business & Finance BAFL operations in Bangladesh: central banks give green signal for due diligence facilitation The central banks of Pakistan and Bangladesh have granted in-principle approval to Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL) to... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 04:42pm
Markets Asian markets fluctuate at end of tough week HONG KONG: Asian markets were mixed Friday after Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell tempered expectations for... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:27am
World Landslide win for Sri Lanka president’s leftist coalition in snap polls COLOMBO: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked voters Friday for delivering his leftist coalition a... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 05:13pm
Markets Japan rubber futures close higher on weaker yen, but post weekly fall SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Friday, helped by a weaker yen, but posted their third weekly fall in... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 02:32pm
Business & Finance Lenovo plans global factory expansion as Q2 results beat; eyes AI growth BEIJING: Lenovo will further diversify its supply chain and plans to open more manufacturing facilities outside... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:13am
Markets London copper ticks up but heads for worst week in four months London copper nudged up on Friday but was set for its worst week in four months amid a surging dollar and concerns... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 04:27pm
Business & Finance Indonesia’s exports, imports beat forecasts, trade surplus less than expected JAKARTA: Indonesia reported stronger-than-expected export and import growth in October, amid strong agriculture... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:04am
Markets China October aluminium output rises on firm demand, higher prices SINGAPORE: China’s October aluminium output rose from a year earlier, official data showed on Friday, with a firm... Published 15 Nov, 2024 10:01am
Markets Gold set for worst week in 3 years as US dollar rallies Gold prices steadied near the previous session’s two-month lows on Friday and were poised for their worst weekly... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 04:29pm
Markets Iron ore falters on China property woes, heads for weekly loss SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices fell for a second straight session on Friday and were set for a weekly decline,... Published 15 Nov, 2024 09:57am
Markets China’s yuan on course for seventh weekly drop, longest losing streak since 2021 SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped against the dollar on Friday and looked set for the seventh straight weekly drop, the... Updated 15 Nov, 2024 04:35pm
World Malaysia’s economy grows 5.3% y/y in Q3 KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy grew 5.3% in the third quarter from a year earlier, slowing from an 18-month high... Published 15 Nov, 2024 09:52am