Business & Finance CPEC should be turned into model green BRI project: PCJCCI LAHORE: Moazzam Ghurki, President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) stated that GREEN ... Published 16 Aug, 2024 08:31am
Pakistan Nationwide tree-plantation drive launched LAHORE: Punjab Horticultural Authority (PHA), Capital Development Authority (CDA) Islamabad and Cheezious, a Proud... Published 16 Aug, 2024 08:25am
Business & Finance Tax dept has taxed entire undeclared sales shown under ‘amnesty’ LAHORE: The sales tax department has taxed the entire undeclared sales shown in amnesty after the taxpayer failed to... Published 16 Aug, 2024 08:24am
Pakistan WCLA launches electric-cart service for tourists LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) on Thursday launched electric carts service for the tour of ... Published 16 Aug, 2024 08:22am
Technology Sector’s competitiveness getting affected with internet disruptions: IT firm CEO Pakistan’s IT sector is grappling with severe internet disruptions that pose a significant threat to the country’s... Published 16 Aug, 2024 08:00am
BR Research Petroleum Levy: Two months of opportunity loss The Prime Minister showered people with an Independence Day gift, postponing the petroleum price revision by 48... Published 16 Aug, 2024 07:35am
BR Research Cotton import: all set to double again? Post-flood alluvial soils, favorable weather, and a dramatic recovery in acreage. During the last financial year,... Published 16 Aug, 2024 07:32am
BR Research Pakistan Hotels Developers Limited Pakistan Hotels Developers Limited (PSX: PHDL) was incorporated as a private limited company in Pakistan in 1979 as... Published 16 Aug, 2024 07:28am
World US imposes sanctions targeting Houthi, Hezbollah trade, says Treasury Dept WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday issued more sanctions targeting Houthi and Hezbollah trade networks, the ... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
World Turkey, Iraq sign accord on military, security, counter-terrorism cooperation ANKARA: Turkey and Iraq have signed a memorandum of understanding on military, security and counter-terrorism... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
World WHO warns more imported mpox cases likely in Europe soon COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organization said more imported Clade 1 mpox cases were likely to be confirmed in ... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (August 15, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (August 16, 2024)... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan PTI leader Hammad Azhar resigns as Punjab president ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Hammad Azhar, who is in hiding, on Thursday announced his... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan SC issues show-cause notice to Monal restaurant’s owner ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court issued show cause notice to the owner of Monal Restaurant Luqman Ali Afzal for ... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Govt to hire director risk management for DMO ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday decided to hire director risk management and other finance and management... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Gen Faiz’s arrest: Tarar says there will be more arrests LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar Thursday commended the Pakistan Army’s... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Ministry confirms first suspected case of Mpox ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations, Thursday, confirmed first suspected case of... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Natalie assumes charge as Dy Chief of Mission at US Embassy ISLAMABAD: Natalie A Baker has assumed the charge as Deputy Chief of Mission at US Embassy Islamabad, the embassy... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Technology Govts, militaries, telecommunications, judicial systems face more cyberattacks globally ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity company found that governments, military, telecommunications and judicial systems... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
World Ukraine, Russia both claim advances in Kursk region KYIV: Ukraine on Thursday claimed fresh advances in its cross-border offensive into Russia, where it said it had... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
World Bangladesh mob beats ex-PM’s supporters DHAKA: Mobs vowing to guard Bangladesh’s student-led revolution roamed the site of a planned rally for ousted... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
World Mpox killed 548 people in DR Congo since start of 2024 DR CONGO: An mpox outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has killed 548 people since the start of the year,... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Several options for settlement of outstanding amounts against LDI operators under study ISLAMABAD: The government is contemplating upon several options on settlement of outstanding amounts of around... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 08:09am
Pakistan May 9 riots part of ‘larger conspiracy’ to create unrest: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister for Transport Sharjeel Memon said that the May 9 riots were part of a ‘larger... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Rs10bn for Nullahs victims, Rs12.72bn for Hub Canal: Sindh Cabinet approves setting up of ‘EPRA’ KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a cabinet meeting, approved Rs10 billion for the... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan KPT celebrates Independence Day with zeal KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) celebrated 77th Independence Day of Pakistan with national fervour, zeal and... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Adjacent areas of Chenab River: PM issues directives to deal with possible severe flooding ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed federal and provincial disaster management authorities and... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan JI Karachi chief inaugurates park KARACHI: City’s chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Monem Zafar has inaugurated a park entitled “I own Park” in... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Solarization scheme: Gandapur inaugurates online apply system PESHAWAR: In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at alleviating energy challenges in low-income and remote areas, ... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Independence Day celebrations: JS Bank donates electronic wheelchairs to differently-abled KARACHI: JS Bank, one of the fastest-growing banks in Pakistan, marked the nation’s 77th Independence Day with a... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan BLA terrorists killed Panjgur DC: CM QUETTA: Informing that Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) terrorists had killed Panjgur Deputy Commissioner (DC) ... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan ICT LG elections: submissions open from today ISLAMABAD: The submissions for local government elections in the federal capital are opening from today (Friday),... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Production of Mashwani’s brothers: IHC provides another chance to federation ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Thursday, provided another opportunity to the federation to produce... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Recovery of Adeel Bhatti: LHC adjourns proceedings till 20th LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday adjourned to August 20 the proceedings in a petition filed for recovery of... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Maryam for setting IT hubs in all districts LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has directed the authorities concerned to award prizes to position ... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan SC dismisses appeal: Options Int’l deposits Rs6m penalty into national treasury ISLAMABAD: Following the Supreme Court of Pakistan, dismissed its appeal, M/s Options International deposited the ... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Blasphemy case: Panel urges apex court to review its verdict ISLAMABAD: A meeting of a parliamentary panel tasked to discuss the apex court’s verdict in a blasphemy case on... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Naya Nazimabad: Saylani Trust begins building new training facility KARACHI: The non-profit Saylani Welfare International Trust has announced the construction of School of Emerging... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Seven khwarij gunned down in Kurram IBO RAWALPINDI: The security forces gunned down seven khawarij during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted in... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Two poachers arrested from bank of River Ravi LAHORE: As part of a move against the illegal hunting and smuggling of rare and endangered turtles, the Punjab... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan COAS hosts reception in honour of ex-servicemen RAWALPINDI: Chief of the Army Staff General Syed Asim Munir has stressed the fundamental importance of unity and... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
World BD will decide on seeking Hasina’s extradition DHAKA: As cases rise against her, including murder accusations, Bangladesh will decide whether to ask India to... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Sultan Ali Allana given Nishan-i-Khidmat KARACHI: President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari on the occasion of Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day has approved... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Pakistan: Army arrests three more ex-officers ISLAMABAD: In relation to the Field General Court Martial (FGCM) of Lieutenant General Faiz Hameed (retired), three... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Nawaz, PM take stock of situation LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) held a consultative meeting here on Thursday to take stock of the... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Pakistan Bajwa removed Faiz at the behest of the Sharifs: IK ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Thursday said that former... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Business & Finance Japan’s economy rebounds in Q2 on consumption uptick TOKYO: Japan’s economy expanded by a faster-than-expected annualised 3.1% in April-June, rebounding from the... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Editorials Support to productive sectors: repercussions EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed his administration’s determination to extend the utmost... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Editorials Gen Faiz has offended soldiery and propriety? EDITORIAL: The news spread like the proverbial wildfire as soon as the military’s media wing, the ISPR, announced... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Business & Finance Power costs, import bans and RDs: Jam pledges to address the issues hurting businesses KARACHI Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan has pledged the ministry’s full support in addressing the... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Business & Finance July petroleum imports soar 60pc to $1.266bn yoy ISLAMABAD: Petroleum group imports witnessed 60 percent growth in July 2024 and remained $1.266 billion compared to... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Business & Finance Investment in Pakistan: Govt urged to collaborate with FPCCI LAHORE: S M Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the United Business Group (UBG) and former Punjab Minister, has made a... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Business & Finance Banking, financial transactions: Pakistan, Belarus to discuss ways to remove snags ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Belarus are set to discuss ways to remove difficulties in financial transactions between the... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Business & Finance Slow internet service affecting business activities badly: KCCI KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Iftikhar Ahmed Sheikh, while expressing deep... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Business & Finance Tanners Association chief urges govt to review contracts with IPPs KARACHI: Chairman, Pakistan Tanners Association (Southern Zone), Muhammad Shafi has taken a strong notice on ... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Print NA Speaker abolishes 220 ‘redundant’ posts ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly speaker has set a target of saving Rs1 billion annually in the budget of the... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 09:11am
Print Cases of telecom operators: President upholds FTO’s decision ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has upheld the decision of Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) regarding cases of... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 09:33am
Print Internet slowdown: ministry, PTA fail to satisfy Senate body ISLAMABAD: Amid fear of billions of losses on account of slowdown of internet services in the country, the Ministry... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 09:30am
Print External debt-to-GDP ratio hits 6-year low KARACHI: Pakistan’s external debt to GDP ratio fell to 6 years low, ie, 26 percent at the end of the last fiscal... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 08:42am
Print Auction for Ijarah Sukuk: PSX raises Rs119bn against Rs100bn target KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has raised Rs 119 billion against a target of Rs 100 billion for Ministry of... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 09:13am
Print Filed on behalf of Star Hydro: Nepra returns CPPA-G’s tariff revision plea ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has returned CPPA-G’s tariff modification... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 09:10am
Print Shehbaz govt may follow IK admin’s lead on IPPs ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif-led government is reportedly opting to go the same route as Imran Khan... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 08:42am
Business & Finance Oil rises nearly 2pc NEW YORK: Oil prices gained more than $1 a barrel on Thursday after US economic data allayed fears of recession in... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Print PIACL debt restructuring: Fair value impact to be recognised on PIAHCL portfolio as per IFRS-9: SBP KARACHI: In order to facilitate banks in executing the PIACL debt restructuring transaction, the State Bank of... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 09:13am
Print Plan urbanisation, optimise development: ADB ISLAMABAD: Planning and managing urbanisation are critical for Pakistan to optimise socioeconomic development, says... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 09:11am
Print Appointments of CEO, CFO, CIA and CS: MoF conveys to line ministries and SOEs the guidelines ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has conveyed to all line ministries and federal state-owned enterprises guidelines... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 08:43am
Business & Finance July textile group exports down 3.09pc to $1.27bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile group exports decreased by 3.09 per cent in July 2024 and remained at $1.271... Published 16 Aug, 2024 06:56am
Print ECC says relief package through USC to continue Declares warehousing and logistic sector as an industry Updated 16 Aug, 2024 09:32am
Pakistan Railways to expedite anti-encroachment operations across country ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee’s Subcommittee on Railways meeting was held on Thursday to... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 04:47am
Pakistan More services to be added to ‘Maryam Ki Dastak’, says PITB chairman LAHORE: Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) Chairman Faisal Yousaf has said that by the end of this year, ... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 08:28am
Pakistan PSC calls for overhauling seed approval system LAHORE: Participants of the 59th meeting of the Punjab Seed Council (PSC) on Thursday called for overhauling the ... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 08:27am
Sports Huzaifa earns victory at ‘Japan Junior Open Squash 2024’ LAHORE: Pakistan’s rising squash sensation, Huzaifa Shahid, continues to make waves on the international stage,... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 08:23am
Pakistan Mpox: Punjab govt issues alert LAHORE: The Punjab health department has issued an alert about monkeypox across the province after the World Health... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 08:22am
Pakistan Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai: Auqaf secy visits shrine HYDERABAD: Provincial Secretary Awqaf, Farrukh Shehzad Qureshi, made a surprise visit to the Hazrat Shah Abdul Latif... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 08:21am
Pakistan Population growth contributes to pollution, biodiversity loss: PPWD LAHORE: Pakistan needs to improve access to family planning resources and education with public support to cope with... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 08:13am
Pakistan NA body forms sub-committee to address PSM matters ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Industries and Production has constituted a four members... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 08:33am
Pakistan Threats emanating from terrorist groups highlighted ISLAMABAD: Experts on Afghan affairs on Thursday warned against the threats emanating from transnational terrorist... Updated 16 Aug, 2024 08:31am
World Two killed, 12 injured in Russian bomb attacks on Ukraine’s Kharkiv region Russian guided bomb attacks on Thursday killed at least two people and injured 12 more in Ukraine’s northeastern... Published 15 Aug, 2024 11:39pm
Pakistan Here is a list of rewards, prizes announced for Pakistan’s Olympic gold medalist Arshad Nadeem Pakistan’s star athlete Arshad Nadeem, who brought the first gold medal in Olympics for the country in 40 years, has... Published 15 Aug, 2024 11:35pm
World UK says Gaza ceasefire talks ‘crucial moment for global stability’ LONDON: Talks in Qatar on a Gaza ceasefire and a hostage deal represent a “crucial moment for global stability” that... Published 15 Aug, 2024 11:03pm
World UN rights chief deplores ‘grim milestone’ of 40,000 Gaza dead GENEVA: The UN human rights chief Thursday deplored the “grim milestone” of 40,000 Palestinians reported killed in... Published 15 Aug, 2024 10:46pm
Pakistan YouTuber behind ‘Bill Bill Pakistan’ Aun Ali Khosa abducted in Lahore, brother says In a shocking development, content creator Aun Ali Khosa, known for his satirical take on Pakistan’s political and... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 11:25pm
Sports Babar Azam retains number one place in ODI batting rankings Rohit Sharma jumps to number two Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:35pm
Life & Style Katy Perry in hot water over Ibiza beach video shoot MADRID: Frolicking on a Spanish beach in her new music video “Lifetimes” may put U.S. pop star Katy Perry, of “The... Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:25pm
Life & Style At least one arrested over actor Matthew Perry’s death: US media LOS ANGELES: At least one person has been arrested in connection with the ketamine overdose death last year of... Published 15 Aug, 2024 08:20pm
Markets Wall St marches ahead as retail sales quell slowdown worries Wall Street’s main indexes rose about 1% on Thursday as retail sales data for July indicated resilient consumer... Published 15 Aug, 2024 07:55pm
World US vice presidential candidates agree to October debate WASHINGTON: The running mates of White House rivals Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have agreed to face off in at... Published 15 Aug, 2024 07:44pm
Markets KSE-100 closes 229 points higher as profit-taking trims intra-day gains The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index closed 229 points higher on Thursday as late-session... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 11:57pm
Markets SBP-held foreign exchange reserves increase $119mn, now stand at $9.27bn Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $119 million on a weekly basis,... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 11:56pm
World Abbas tells Turkish parliament he will go to Gaza ANKARA: Palestinian Authority president Mahmud Abbas told a special session of the Turkish parliament on Thursday... Published 15 Aug, 2024 07:03pm
World Nord Stream sabotage backed by senior Ukraine officials: report FRANKFURT: The sabotage of the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022 was approved by senior officials in Kyiv, a report... Published 15 Aug, 2024 06:59pm
Markets Internet disruptions: some Pakistani freelancers made ‘unavailable’ on fiverr A multinational online marketplace for freelance services fiverr – which has gained immense popularity in the... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 11:54pm
Pakistan Pakistan’s internet firewall could cost economy $300mn, association says P@SHA says government's lack of transparency around firewall has "ignited a firestorm of distrust" among internet users and Pakistan's global IT clients who fear their proprietary data and privacy will be compromised Updated 15 Aug, 2024 11:53pm
Life & Style Singer Aima Baig shares gratuitous shopping post following ‘mini heart attack’ Pakistan singer Aima Baig posted gratuitous images of shopping and travelling as she preached self-care following... Published 15 Aug, 2024 06:13pm
World Ukraine opens military office in occupied Kursk region, says it is still advancing KYIV: Ukraine’s top commander said on Thursday Kyiv had set up a military commandant’s office in the occupied part... Published 15 Aug, 2024 05:50pm
World Ten months of bloodshed: the Gaza war in numbers OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The bloodiest ever Gaza war which broke out more than 10 months ago has taken an appalling human... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 06:40pm
Markets Pakistan can grab $5bn export orders as West shifts from Bangladesh, says Gohar Dr Ejaz Gohar, Patron-in-Chief and Group Leader of All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), said Pakistan’s... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 05:44pm
Markets June-end: Pakistan’s central govt debt stock at Rs68.9tr The federal government’s total debt stock, encompassing both domestic and external debt, saw a marginal increase of... Updated 15 Aug, 2024 06:26pm
Life & Style Designer duo Sana Safinaz, writer Muneeza Shamsie conferred with Sitara-i-Imtiaz Pakistani designers Sana Hashwani and Safinaz Muneer as well as writer Muneeza Shamsie were conferred the... Published 15 Aug, 2024 04:08pm
Markets South African rand pauses after modest gains on US data JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s rand was little changed in early trade on Thursday, pausing after the previous day’s... Published 15 Aug, 2024 03:02pm