Biden, Israel’s Netanyahu speak after strike kills food aid workers WASHINGTON: U.S. President Joe Biden spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, three days... Published 04 Apr, 2024 11:24pm
Europe Family of Pole killed in Gaza should get compensation from Israel, Poland says WARSAW: Israel should apologise and pay compensation to the family of a Polish national who was among seven aid... Published 04 Apr, 2024 11:08pm
Canada’s trade surplus jumps due to record gold exports OTTAWA: Canada’s trade surplus soared in February, mainly due to “all-time high” exports of gold, Statistics Canada... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:49pm
Stocks Gulf markets join global rally on Fed rate cut hopes; Qatar leads Stock markets in the Gulf tracked global peers higher on Thursday, led by the Qatar index, as the optimism around... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:16pm
Stocks UK stocks climb on boost from auto, mining stocks after upbeat data British stocks ended higher on Thursday, helped by auto stocks and mining shares, while data showing the domestic... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:12pm
Energy Oil steady, bolstered by lower supply concerns LONDON: Oil prices were steady on Thursday, shored up by concerns about lower supply as major producers keep output... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:09pm
Hafiz Naeem elected new chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman on Thursday was elected as the new chief (emir) of the Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan (JI) for a... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 07:48pm
Companies LHC’s decision to help boost Pakistan’s pharma sector: brokerage house The Lahore High Court’s (LHC) decision to nullify the stayorder against the deregulation of Maximum Retail Prices... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 07:40pm
Pakistan rules out talks with TTP Pakistan ruled out on Thursday talks with Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), saying that it expects the Afghan... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 07:39pm
‘Anthrax-laced’ letters sent to judges: PM Shehbaz assures of investigation Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that an investigation will be conducted into letters with suspicious... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 07:39pm
Govt formally announces Eid-ul-Fitr holidays The government announced on Thursday a three and four-day holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr for offices observing five and six... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 07:38pm
Companies Sale of thermal assets: Engro Energy Limited enters into definitive agreements Engro Corp. says transaction value of each of EEL’s shareholdings is: (1) EPQL: Rs7.5bn (2) EPTL: Rs21.04bn and (3) SECMC: Rs6.21bn Updated 04 Apr, 2024 07:38pm
Stocks US stocks rebound after sluggish start to Q2 NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks climbed early Thursday, rebounding after a sluggish start to the second quarter as US... Published 04 Apr, 2024 07:36pm
Forex Rupee largely stable against US dollar Currency settles at 277.93 against the greenback in inter-bank market Updated 04 Apr, 2024 07:27pm
Forex SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $19mn, now stand at $8.04bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $19 million on a weekly basis,... Published 04 Apr, 2024 07:24pm
US trade gap grows in February to highest level since April 2023 WASHINGTON: The US trade deficit expanded in February by more than analysts expected to reach its highest level... Published 04 Apr, 2024 06:42pm
Business & Economy Pakistan’s central govt debt decreases marginally in February: SBP Major decrease witnessed in central government external debt and short-term domestic debt Updated 04 Apr, 2024 06:31pm
Pakistan condemns terror attacks in Iran 10 security personnel killed in attacks in southeastern Iran Published 04 Apr, 2024 06:28pm
Russian, Chinese envoys call on President Zardari, discuss bilateral relations President Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday said that Pakistan desired to enhance bilateral cooperation with Russia,... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 06:03pm
Ferdinand warns Rashford may have to leave Man Utd to reignite career LONDON: Rio Ferdinand believes Marcus Rashford may have to leave Manchester United if the England forward is to... Published 04 Apr, 2024 05:50pm
Zinchenko believes there’s room at the top for Arsenal LONDON: Oleksandr Zinchenko reckons Arsenal’s pursuit of Premier League and European glory has proved they can live... Published 04 Apr, 2024 05:46pm
South Asia Taliban govt urges Islamabad to show restraint over Afghan migrants KABUL: Taliban authorities urged Pakistan on Thursday not to make a unilateral decision on repatriating Afghan... Published 04 Apr, 2024 05:42pm
WTA Finals to be held in Saudi Arabia from 2024-2026 The season-ending WTA Finals will be held in Saudi Arabia’s capital Riyadh from 2024-2026, the women’s tennis body... Published 04 Apr, 2024 05:36pm
Money & Banking ECB accounts show firming case for rate cuts FRANKFURT: European Central Bank policymakers are increasingly confident that inflation is heading back to their 2%... Published 04 Apr, 2024 05:27pm
Commodities Asia rice: India rates grind to 2-month low on soft demand Prices of parboiled rice exported from top hub India slipped to their lowest level since early February this week,... Published 04 Apr, 2024 05:16pm
Bullion Rate Gold tops Rs241,000/tola in Pakistan as it nears all-time high Gold continued its merry run in Pakistan on Thursday in line with the record increase in the international rate. In... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 05:15pm
South Asia Israel boosts defences after Iran revenge threat JERUSALEM: The Israeli military halted leave for all combat units on Thursday amid concerns of a possible escalation... Published 04 Apr, 2024 05:08pm
Asia Yellen in China to press officials on industrial subsidies GUANGZHOU: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen arrived in China’s Guangzhou on Thursday for meetings to press Beijing... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:57pm
USA US layoffs reach 14-month high amid government, tech cutbacks NEW YORK: U.S. layoff announcements rose 7% in March to the highest since January 2023, led by technology and... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:55pm
Guardiola expects Premier League title race to go to the wire LONDON: Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has told his side to prepare for another Premier League title race... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:52pm
Stocks Financials, IT power Indian shares to record closing high ahead of RBI rate decision BENGALURU: Indian shares bounced back from a bout of profit-booking and settled at record closing highs on Thursday,... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:51pm
Europe Russian air attacks kill six in northeast Ukraine KYIV: Russian air attacks killed six people in northeast Ukraine on Thursday, authorities said, as President... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:49pm
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end higher as financials gain CSE All-Share index settled 0.63% higher at 11,698.49 Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:49pm
Commodities Copper hits 14-month high on fund buying and softer dollar LONDON: Copper prices hit their highest in more than 14 months on Thursday, helped by fund buying after the U.S.... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:47pm
Stocks Europe stocks rise on eve of US payrolls; gold shines LONDON: European equities rose Thursday on the eve of key US data, while gold set another record peak on haven... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 04:45pm
Commodities Palm ends lower on profit taking; market awaits inventory data JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures dipped on Thursday, snapping a four-session rally amid profit taking and lower... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:44pm
Europe Macron denounces ‘threatening’ remarks from Russia after rare phone talks SAINT-DENIS: President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday denounced as “bizarre and threatening” Russia’s tone following... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:43pm
Money & Banking Bank holidays: SBP announces three-day closure for Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) announced on Thursday a three-day holiday on account of Eid-ul-Fitr. “The State... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:26pm
Stocks Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) announces Eid holidays The Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited (PSX) has announced that it will be closed from Wednesday, April 10, 2024, to... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:26pm
Cotton & Textile Month-on-month: cotton arrival in Pakistan stagnates in March However, on yearly basis, cotton arrival surges 71% Updated 04 Apr, 2024 03:41pm
Stocks KSE-100 hits new peak, settles above 68,000 for the first time The bullish wave continued at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Thursday as its key benchmark index ended at a... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 03:39pm
Gwadar flooding: govt should take climate change more seriously Gwadar’s people have had a difficult start to the new year due to environmental challenges. Gwadar sustained... Published 04 Apr, 2024 03:31pm
Europe Kremlin says Russia and NATO are now in ‘rect confrontation’ MOSCOW: Russia and NATO are now in “direct confrontation”, the Kremlin said as the US-led alliance marked its 75th... Published 04 Apr, 2024 03:25pm
MENA Health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza says war death toll at 33,037 GAZA STRIP: The health ministry in Hamas-run Gaza said Thursday that at least 33,037 people have been killed in the... Published 04 Apr, 2024 03:18pm
Stocks Major Gulf markets up in early trade on Fed rate hopes Major stock markets in the Gulf were up in early trade on Thursday on optimism about potential US interest rate... Published 04 Apr, 2024 02:31pm
Forex South African rand strengthens against softer dollar JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand strengthened early on Thursday against a softer dollar, shrugging off a... Published 04 Apr, 2024 02:23pm
Forex Kenyan shilling reaches strongest this year at 129.50 per dollar NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling hit its strongest this year on Thursday to bid at 129.50 and while traders said it was... Published 04 Apr, 2024 02:21pm
Forex Ugandan shilling little-changed, expected to firm KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was little-changed on Thursday but was expected to firm due to dollar inflows from... Published 04 Apr, 2024 02:16pm
Stocks London stocks edge higher with economic data in focus British stocks edged higher on Thursday supported by a rise in precious metal miners, while caution prevailed ahead... Published 04 Apr, 2024 01:33pm
Paris museums getting into Olympic groove PARIS: Between events, the 14 million visitors expected in Paris during the Olympics will have the opportunity to... Published 04 Apr, 2024 01:25pm
Volvo Cars posts record March sales COPENHAGEN: Volvo Cars’ sales rose 25% in March from a year earlier to 78,970 cars, reaching an all-time high for... Published 04 Apr, 2024 01:11pm
Europe Russia says power line to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant down, no change in radiation level MOSCOW: A high-voltage power line supplying the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine has... Published 04 Apr, 2024 01:07pm
Eid holidays announced The original story, filed by news agency NNI, erroneously mentioned the public holidays, and has been corrected Updated 04 Apr, 2024 12:59pm
Wirtz hits double as Leverkusen reach German Cup final LEVERKUSEN: Florian Wirtz scored goals in each half as Bayer Leverkusen thrashed Fortuna Duesseldorf 4-0 at home on... Published 04 Apr, 2024 12:33pm
Kylian Mbappe strike takes PSG through to French Cup final PARIS: Kylian Mbappe had a penalty saved but then scored the only goal of the game as Paris Saint-Germain beat... Published 04 Apr, 2024 12:25pm
Europe 10 key moments in the Israel-Hamas war PARIS: On October 7, members of the Palestinian group Hamas launched an attack on southern Israel that resulted in... Published 04 Apr, 2024 12:22pm
James Cameron – childhood drawings and dreams inspired Hollywood blockbusters PARIS: James Cameron, the mastermind behind “The Terminator”, “Aliens” and “Titanic”, has an exhibition opening in... Published 04 Apr, 2024 12:15pm
Asia Magnitude-6.0 quake shakes northeast Japan, no tsunami alert TOKYO: A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck off northeastern Japan’s Fukushima region on Thursday, the Japan... Published 04 Apr, 2024 12:11pm
South Asia Online hate sows Muslim fears as India votes HALDWANI: After his brother was murdered in anti-Muslim riots, Pervez Qureshi watched the videos he believes incited... Published 04 Apr, 2024 10:53am
The Crookie: the French pastry craze that took over TikTok PARIS: A bemused Paris bakery owner has been besieged by smartphone-wielding youngsters over the past year, keen to... Published 04 Apr, 2024 10:44am
Miami, without Messi, falls 2-1 in first leg to Monterrey FORT LAUDERDALE: Inter Miami, without Lionel Messi, lost 2-1 at home to Mexico’s Monterrey in the first leg of their... Published 04 Apr, 2024 10:42am
Asia Taiwan earthquake injuries top 1,000, missing hotel workers found HUALIEN: The number of people injured in a 7.2 magnitude earthquake in eastern Taiwan climbed past 1,000 on Thursday... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 10:40am
USA Trump spoke recently with MBS, New York Times reports WASHINGTON: Republican US presidential candidate Donald Trump recently spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin... Published 04 Apr, 2024 10:29am
Israeli explanation for aid workers deaths ‘not good enough’, Australia PM says SYDNEY: Israel’s explanation for the deaths from an air strike in Gaza of seven aid workers, including Australian... Published 04 Apr, 2024 10:28am
LATAM Airlines to start process of re-listing shares on NYSE LATAM Airlines said on Wednesday its board gave approval to begin the process of re-listing American Depositary... Published 04 Apr, 2024 10:23am
Commodities Japan’s Toho Zinc sees 4.3% drop in H1 zinc output y/y TOKYO: Toho Zinc Co Ltd, Japan’s third-biggest zinc smelter, said on Thursday that it plans to produce 34,200 metric... Published 04 Apr, 2024 10:16am
Sara Errani reaches Bogota quarters Italy’s Sara Errani emerged from a break-filled match against Spain’s Sara Sorribes Tormo with a 6-2, 4-6, 6-4... Published 04 Apr, 2024 10:14am
Stocks South Korean stocks gain on US Fed comments SEOUL: Round-up of South Korean financial markets: South Korea leads Asian shares higher with US CPI data in sight... Published 04 Apr, 2024 10:10am
Forex Indian rupee may slide to record low despite dollar fall post Powell’s comments MUMBAI: The Indian rupee may drop to a record low at the open on Thursday despite Federal Reserve Chair Jerome... Published 04 Apr, 2024 10:08am
Forex Australia, NZ currencies rebound as US dollar skids ahead of payrolls SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars rebounded on Thursday as their US counterpart fell broadly after data... Published 04 Apr, 2024 10:07am
Commodities Palm extends gains on Chicago soyoil strength; Dalian closed JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Thursday for a fifth straight session, tracking gains in rival soyoil... Published 04 Apr, 2024 10:06am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei rises sharply after profit-taking in new fiscal year TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose sharply on Thursday, as investors scooped up stocks, following a heavy... Published 04 Apr, 2024 10:04am
USA Lloyd Austin speaks with Israel’s Gallant after aid worker deaths WASHINGTON: US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin on Wednesday urged Israel to take concrete steps to protect aid... Published 04 Apr, 2024 10:00am
Mutual Funds Indian bond yields seen steady as focus shifts to cenbank decision MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are expected to be largely unchanged early on Thursday, as investors await the... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:58am
Europe Russian drone attack kills at least four in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, officials say Russian drones hit high-rise apartment blocks and private homes early on Thursday in Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:56am
USA US says it destroyed anti-ship ballistic missile, two drones launched by Houthis WASHINGTON: The US military said on Wednesday that it destroyed one inbound anti-ship ballistic missile and two... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:55am
Commodities Corn rises for 2nd session on fund buying, market eyes US planting SINGAPORE: Chicago corn gained more ground on Thursday as investor buying supported prices, which hit a one-month... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:48am
Philippines lowers GDP growth target range for 2024 MANILA: The Philippines lowered its growth target range for 2024 to 6.0%-7.0% from 6.5%-7.5% previously, due to... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:47am
Thai central bank seen cutting rates 50 bps this year, bond market survey shows BANGKOK: Thailand’s central bank is expected to cut rates twice this year starting in June, reducing interest rates... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:46am
Stocks Indian shares track rebound in Asian peers, set to open higher BENGALURU: Indian shares are set to open higher on Thursday, as markets track a rebound in Asian peers, supported by... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:44am
Stocks Nikkei leads Asia higher as yen skids; commodities in demand SYDNEY: Asian shares rallied on Thursday as US rate cuts remained on the menu, even if their timing was unclear,... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:43am
Stocks Financials, rate-cut bets drive Australian shares higher Australian shares climbed higher on Thursday, supported by financials and commodities, as softer-than-expected US... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:41am
Forex Dollar takes a breather ahead of US jobs data SINGAPORE: The dollar was pinned beneath recent peaks on Thursday with traders taking remarks from Federal Reserve... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:40am
Bullion Rate Gold prices touch record high after Powell’s comments Gold surged to a record high on Thursday, as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell underlined that recent job gains... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:38am
20 backward districts: Off-grid power solutions may be provided Government initiates 'Special Development Initiative for Poor Districts of Pakistan' Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:35am
‘Unfriendly treatment’ being meted out to S. Korean firms: Pakistan’s envoy unhappy with ministries ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s ambassador to South Korea is reportedly unhappy with the ministries for their unfriendly... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:33am
Apple services restored after brief outages globally Issues with Apple services including its App Store, video and music streaming platforms Apple TV+ and Apple Music,... Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:33am
CJP, 4 other SC judges too receive ‘anthrax-laced’ letters ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Qazi Faez Isa and four judges of the Supreme Court also received what the... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:33am
President, army chief take stock of security situation ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir met with President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed the... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:33am
‘Reserved seats issue’: PHC issues contempt notice to KP PA speaker, deputy speaker PESHAWAR: Over the issue of not administration of oath on reserved seats in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Assembly,... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:32am
KE, govt entities: FD shares details of disputed unpaid subsidy claims for mediation ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division is said to have shared the details of disputed unpaid subsidy claims of over Rs66... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:07am
Probe into slow-moving TTS: Termination of present vendor also an option ISLAMABAD: An inquiry committee constituted by the Prime Minister to investigate the Track and Track System (TTS)... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:06am
NLC trucks reach Dushanbe with potato shipment ISLAMABAD: A convoy of National Logistics Corporation (NLC) trucks covering a distance of over 1,400 kilometres... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:05am
Federal ministers: PM allocates additional portfolios ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has allocated additional portfolios of five ministries to the current... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:04am
CJP hints at full court to hear IHC judges’ complaint ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Qazi Faez Isa reiterated that the interference of the executive, of any kind,... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:04am
PM seeks induction of tech advisors from private sector into public sector ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has chaired a meeting regarding the induction of technical advisors and... Updated 04 Apr, 2024 09:03am
BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day Important updates from April 3, 2024 Published 04 Apr, 2024 09:00am
Rising textile NPLs: who is on the hook? Not all commercial banks are created equals. And some are certainly better capitalized than others. As the economy... Published 04 Apr, 2024 06:10am
Dawood Lawrencepur Limited Dawood Lawrencepur Limited (PSX: DLL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a public listed company in 2004. The company... Published 04 Apr, 2024 06:05am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Our system exacts a heavy price from spouses “My question is why would anyone try to poison The Third Wife?” “She reckons some of you Khanzadehs are... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
The irreplaceable Samdhi Dar To understand why the foreign minister replaced the finance minister at the CCI (Council of Common Interests) you... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
The trial of history is perpetually transparent Today, we commemorate the 45th anniversary of the founding chairman of the Pakistan People’s Party and former ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 03, 2024).... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (April 03, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Turks left scrimping after inflation stokes rebuke to Erdogan PARIS: As the euphoria of a municipal election drubbing for President Recep Tayyip Erdogan ebbs, Turks are left... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Toll rises to 16 in Israeli strike on Iran’s Damascus consulate BEIRUT: The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights war monitor said Wednesday that the death toll from an Israeli air... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Norway’s parliament temporarily closed off after threats OSLO: Norway’s parliament, the Storting, was temporarily closed off Wednesday after repeated threats against the... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
South Asia Four killed in chemical factory blast in India NEW DELHI: At least four people were killed and 16 injured after a blast at a chemical factory in southern India’s... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Europe Russia’s Asian alliances have security consequences, NATO chief warns PARIS: North Korea and Iran’s military support to Russia has serious global security consequences that the... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
ICC cricket events: Tower Sports secures satellite rights until 2025 KARACHI: Tower Sports, a subsidiary of HUM Network Limited (HNL), has secured exclusive satellite rights for ICC... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Chef Jose says Israel targeted his aid workers ‘systematically, car by car’ WASHINGTON: Celebrity chef Jose Andres told Reuters in an interview on Wednesday that an Israeli attack that killed... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Women cricketers undergoing training at HP Centre LAHORE: Pakistan women probables camp for West Indies series is underway at the Hanif Mohammad High Performance... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Commodities Russia widens grain export curbs, halts some Aston ships MOSCOW: Russian authorities have halted grain exports on some ships belonging to Aston, one of the biggest local... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Blinken warns Azerbaijan WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Wednesday on Azerbaijan’s leader to ease tensions that ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
EU condemns attack on Iran’s embassy in Damascus BRUSSELS: The European Union on Wednesday condemned an airstrike on the Iranian embassy in Damascus on April 1 that... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (April 03, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (April 04, 2024)... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Uzbek envoy speaks of Punjab’s economic ‘preponderance’ LAHORE: Ambassador of Uzbekistan Oybek Arif Usmanov has said that only province of Punjab can have one billion ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Maryam visits Chinese consulate LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz paid a visit to the Chinese Consulate and met with the Chinese Consul... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Tahir Abbas Sipra appointed judge of ATC ISLAMABAD: The government, on Wednesday, appointed additional district and sessions judge Tahir Abbas Sipra as judge... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Bushra Bibi ‘slow-poisoned’ at Bani Gala sub-jail, claims PTI ISLAMABAD: In a shocking development, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday claimed that Bushra Bibi, the wife... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
45th death anniversary of ZAB marked: ZAB’s ‘murder’ heinous conspiracy against freedom, sovereignty: Zardari ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari has said that the judicial killing of the first directly elected... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Multipurpose terminal: KGTL aims to invest $75m ISLAMABAD: The terminal operator (KGTL) Karachi aims to make investment totaling US$75 million in the multipurpose... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Sindh lifts ban on recruitments KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a cabinet meeting approved the lifting of the ban ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
‘Gandhara Corridor Bill’ introduced in NA ISLAMABAD: Member National Assembly (MNA) Dr Ramesh Kumar Vankwani introduced “The Gandhara Corridor Bill, 2024”... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
13 projects: Sindh CM, WB team discuss progress KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah met with a World Bank delegation, led by Country Director Najy... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Shahab Zuberi to head APNS Annual Award Committee for year 2024-25 KARACHI: The President, Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani and the Secretary General, Sarmad Ali of the All Pakistan ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
11 die, 1,350 hurt in 1,259 RTCs in Punjab last 24 hours LAHORE: The Emergency Services Department (ESD) responded to as many as 1259 Road Traffic Crashes (RTCs) in all 37... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
33,500 vehicles fined under Axle Load Management System LAHORE: Over 33,500 overloaded vehicles were fined under the Developed Axle Load Management System, which was... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Actions demanded to protect Sindh’s coastline KARACHI: Speakers on Wednesday called for the short-term and long-term conservation action plans to protect natural... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
IK production order: Another notice issued to Adiala jail authorities ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, issued another notice to Adiala jail authorities regarding the production... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Aquil made spokesperson Legal Affairs GOP ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has appointed Member National Assembly Barrister Aquil Malik... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Armed men attack FESCO recovery team FAISALABAD: In Barnala area of Chak Jhamra, the armed men attacked the recovery team of Faisalabad Electric Supply... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Aurangzeb briefed about projects being run by Netherlands ISLAMABAD: Henny de Vries, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Pakistan, called on Muhammad Aurangzeb,... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
CCPO Lahore reviews anti-narcotics action plan LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamyana presided over an important meeting to assess the... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Gender gaps, gender-based violence facing women, girls persist: World Bank ISLAMABAD: Despite some progress, gender gaps, gender-based violence, and disadvantageous social norms facing women... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
‘Closure of X’: IHC summons interior secy ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, summoned the interior secretary in a petition challenging the... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Jammu, Kashmir is an internationally recognised disputed territory, Pakistan tells UN ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has stated that grave human rights situation in Indian illegally occupied Jammu and Kashmir,... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
.pk domain in Pakistan: Number of compromised accounts reaches nearly 2.4m ISLAMABAD: The number of compromised accounts of .pk domain in Pakistan has reached nearly 2.4 million. This has ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Istanbul fire: Pakistan extends its deepest condolences ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday extended its deepest condolences and heartfelt grief over the loss of precious ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
PFA teams impose over Rs100m fines for violating regulations LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) imposed over Rs100 million fines on 8,497 food points including production... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Police intensify crackdown to arrest POs residing abroad LAHORE: On the instructions of Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar, Punjab Police is actively working to... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
PRA breaks its own collection record in March LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has achieved a significant milestone in revenue collection during the... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
SS&CG Police lodge FIR against baker KARACHI: SSGC Security Services and Counter Gas Theft Operations (SS&CGTO) Wing along with SSGC Police and... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Israel arms embargo: UN council to consider Pakistan’s draft resolution GENEVA: The UN Human Rights Council on Friday is set to consider a draft resolution calling for a cessation of arms... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (April 03, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (April 03, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (April 03, 2024)... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (April 03, 2024).... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (April 03, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
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 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Commodities Wheat support price fixed at Rs3,900 per 40kg in Punjab LAHORE: Punjab cabinet, which met here on Wednesday with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the chair, accorded... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Stocks Nikkei drops 1pc on Uniqlo owner tumble TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average dropped 1% on Wednesday, weighed down by a fall in heavyweight Fast Retailing,... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Stocks China stocks end lower, tracking Asian peers SHANGHAI: China stocks closed lower on Wednesday, tracking regional peers as US bond yields held near four-month... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Stocks European stocks rise after soft US services data PARIS: European stocks gained on Wednesday after a softer-than-expected US services sector data, while investors ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Stocks Wall St gains as services sector data eases fears of hawkish Fed stance NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes advanced on Wednesday after softer-than-expected services sector data offered... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate firm on cotton market LAHORE: The local market maintained a subdued atmosphere on Wednesday, with trading volumes remaining notably low.... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Energy Brent futures hover near $90 NEW YORK: Oil prices extended gains on Wednesday as investors worried about supply disruptions from a worsening... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 133,129 tonnes of cargo comprising 73,379 tonnes of import cargo and 59,750... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR31.685... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Rising energy prices: adverse impact on masses In Pakistan, 64 percent of total energy demand is met by fossil fuels, while hydropower’s and renewables’ share... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Energy PRL all set to sign supplemental agreement with Ogra KARACHI: Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) is all set to sign a supplemental agreement with the Oil and Gas Regulatory... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Letters The challenge of terrorism That the challenge of terrorism has become quite formidable is a grim reality. Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Rates PSX hits historic high KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed a bullish trend and hit highest-ever level in its history on... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends at record closing low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee ended at a record closing low weighed down by dollar demand from local oil companies and... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Money & Banking Australia, NZ dollars get a respite, bonds get a beating SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars won a reprieve on Wednesday as their US counterpart ran into... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Money & Banking Stable dollar has yen pinned close to key level of 152 NEW YORK: The dollar index held near its highest level in over four months on Wednesday, pinning the yen close to ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
The March data EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has estimated the March 2024 Consumer Price Index (CPI) at 20.7... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
The global challenge of food waste EDITORIAL: In a world where millions go hungry every day, the staggering amount of food wasted by households and... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Commodities Gold soars KARACHI: The local gold market on Wednesday gained a spur following the global bullion value hitting a fresh high,... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Taxes KPRA collects Rs30.3bn in first 9 months of FY23-24 PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) recorded 35 percent growth in the first 9 months of the... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Money & Banking MCB Islamic Bank awarded PCI DSS compliance certification LAHORE: MCB Islamic Bank, one of the six full-fledged Islamic banks in Pakistan, proudly announces its achievement ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Taxes Tax advisers write to FBR: ‘Abolition of Commissioner’s post won’t improve ATIR’s working’ ISLAMABAD: Tax advisers have apprehended that the abolition of the post of Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals) ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Commodities PARC recommends high-yielding hybrid varieties of rice ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC)’s Rice Variety Evaluation Committee (VEC) has... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Demand to shift benefit of dollar devaluation to consumers KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Taxes FBR transfers, postings ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted five senior officials of the Inland Revenue... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Money & Banking JS Bank achieves half trillion deposits mark KARACHI: JS Bank has achieved the milestone of crossing half trillion rupees deposits by end of March 2024. During... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Industry PSQCA busts company manufacturing fake products LAHORE: Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) busted a company in the provincial metropolis... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Industry PTA all set to impose fee for processing, issuance of CoC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is all set to impose application/processing administrative fee... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Taxes Revenue officers object to issuance of inspection letters by FTO LAHORE: Revenue officers have objected to the office of the Federal Tax Ombudsman's issuance of inspection letters... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
UBG concerned at trade deficit widening with regional counterparts KARACHI: United Business Group (UBG) leaders Zubair Tufail, President, Khalid Tawab, Regional chairman and Hanif... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Uzbekistan seeks better trade ties LAHORE: The Ambassador of Uzbekistan to Pakistan, Oybek Arif Usmanov, called on Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Auction for MTBs: SBP raises Rs558bn KARACHI: The federal government raised some Rs 558 billion on Wednesday through the sale of short-term security... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
77.42pc shares, control of Shell Pakistan: PRL, AIRLINK withdraw intention KARACHI: Pakistan Refinery Limited (PRL) and Air Link Communication Limited have withdrawn the intention to acquire... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
OPEC+ keeps output policy steady LONDON/MOSCOW/DUBAI: A meeting of senior OPEC+ ministers kept oil output policy unchanged and pressed some countries... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Companies PHDEC hosts webinar on lemon, lime cultivation KARACHI: Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC) hosted a webinar focused on ‘Lemons and ... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am
Companies JazzCash launches Islamic Savings product with halal profit ISLAMABAD: JazzCash launched its Islamic Savings product with the highest daily halal profit rates. The product... Published 04 Apr, 2024 04:56am