News Archives for Latest - 2023-10-17

World

In Gaza's deadliest day, hospital strike kills about 500

GAZA: Gaza authorities said an Israeli air strike on Tuesday killed about 500 people at a hospital in the ...

Updated 18 Oct, 2023 04:36am

World

UN warns Gaza civilians being 'packed in ever-smaller area'

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations warned on Tuesday that Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip are being "packed...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 11:44pm

Cricket

Netherlands humiliate South Africa at Cricket World Cup

DHARAMSALA: Netherlands defeated mighty South Africa by 38 runs at the Cricket World Cup on Tuesday as the European...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 11:35pm

Business & Economy

Kakar seeks Chinese investment in Pakistan’s renewable energy sector

Caretaker PM says such investments will help Pakistan reduce its burgeoning energy import bill

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 10:53pm

Pakistan

Caretaker FM to attend urgent meeting of OIC Executive Committee in Saudi Arabia

Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani will present Pakistan’s serious concerns about the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 10:51pm

Forex

Open-market: rupee remains stable against US dollar

The Pakistani rupee remained stable against the US dollar in the open market on Tuesday, while the local currency...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 10:47pm

Stocks

KSE-100 closes 200 points lower after briefly crossing 50,000 level

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 Index snapped its 11-session winning streak on Tuesday,...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 10:46pm

Pakistan

Army top brass offers 'unequivocal' diplomatic, political support for Palestinian people amid Gaza war

The military leadership voices concern about the enormous human cost being imposed on innocent civilians due to Israel's disproportionate use of force by Israel in Gaza

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 10:36pm

Middle East

Israel’s Gaza evacuation order could breach international law: UN

GENEVA: The United Nations human rights office said on Tuesday that Israel’s siege of Gaza and its evacuation order...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 10:31pm

Pakistan

PM Kakar seeks Kenya’s facilitation over investigation of journalist Arshad Sharif’s murder

Both sides meet on sidelines of 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation being held in Beijing

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 10:31pm

Forex

Inter-bank: rupee ends 28-session winning streak, settles at 277.03 against US dollar

Local currency closes Re0.20 lower in inter-bank market on Tuesday

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 10:26pm

Pakistan

Cipher case: special court adjourns indictment of Imran, Qureshi

Imran and Shah Mahmood Qureshi were expected to be indicted in the case today

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 10:17pm

Pakistan

Pakistan, Russia discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in diverse sectors

Interim PM Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar meets Russian President Vladimir Putin on sidelines of 3rd Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation being held in Beijing

Published 17 Oct, 2023 10:12pm

Companies

MG Motors cuts HS Essence price by Rs600,000 in Pakistan

MG Motors has announced Rs600,000 reduction in the price of its model HS Essence, citing rupee’s appreciation...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 09:45pm

Energy

Oil prices edge higher ahead of Biden Middle East trip

NEW YORK: Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday ahead of a trip by U.S. President Joe Biden to the Middle East that is...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 09:04pm

USA

Donald Trump claims New York civil fraud trial is impacting 2024 campaign

Donald Trump appeared in New York court on Tuesday for the third week of a civil fraud trial which the former U.S....

Published 17 Oct, 2023 09:01pm

Football

Pakistan advance in World Cup qualifying as Hamid downs Cambodia

MACAU: Pakistan qualified for the second round of Asia’s World Cup 2026 preliminaries for the first time on Tuesday...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 08:58pm

Sports

Historic: Multan Sultans appoint Catherine Dalton as fast-bowling coach

She becomes first female coach in PSL history and in top-level men’s cricket

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 08:39pm

Perspectives

Pakistan’s job market: is the country ready as AI makes inroads?

There are already 7.18 million people unemployed in the country as the employment rate comes in at 9.6% in 2022-23 –...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 08:16pm

Forex

Dollar bounces as US retail sales beat expectations

NEW YORK/LONDON: The dollar gained on Tuesday after data showed that US retail sales rose more than expected in...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 08:05pm

Middle East

Hamas says one of top commanders killed in Israel strike

GAZA STRIP: Palestinian group Hamas said Tuesday one of the top leaders of its armed wing was killed in an Israeli...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 07:20pm

Stocks

US stocks slip despite strong earnings

NEW YORK: US stocks slipped Tuesday despite a strong suite of US company earnings, as robust retail sales data...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 07:15pm

Markets

Lotte Chemical shuts plant operations temporarily on ‘lower downstream demand’

Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited (LOTCHEM), a manufacturer and seller of Pure Terephthalic Acid (PTA), announced that...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 07:06pm

Money & Banking

Goldman Sachs says profits down 36 percent in third quarter

NEW YORK: US investment bank Goldman Sachs reported a fall in third quarter profits on Tuesday, noting net losses in...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:56pm

Middle East

2,000 US troops put on deployment alert amid Middle East crisis

WASHINGTON: The US military on Tuesday ordered 2,000 personnel to prepare for deployment to the Middle East as a...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:50pm

Asia

China’s Xi wants to expand cooperation with Indonesia in several key markets

BEIJING: China is willing to expand and strengthen cooperation with Indonesia in emerging industries such as the...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:29pm

Commodities

Soybeans hold firm with US harvest and demand in focus

PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures edged higher for a second session on Tuesday as strong domestic demand...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:24pm

Europe

Turkiye in touch with Hamas over hostages it holds in Gaza: FM

BEIRUT: Turkiye’s top diplomat said Tuesday his country had been in touch with Hamas over some 200 Israeli and...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 05:41pm

Cricket

‘Hitman’ Rohit raises India’s World Cup hopes

NEW DELHI: Rohit Sharma has led India from the front in their three unbeaten matches of the World Cup to boost his...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 05:18pm

Europe

Russia moves to revoke nuclear test ban treaty

MOSCOW: Russian lawmakers voted on Tuesday to revoke Moscow’s ratification of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 05:11pm

Cricket

Pakistan pace ace Shaheen Afridi laid low by fever: reports

BENGALURU: Star Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi has been laid low by fever, Pakistan media reported...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 05:09pm

Europe

Putin faces no real opposition, spokesman says

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin faces no real competition ahead of next year’s election, his spokesman said...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 04:57pm

Cricket

Afghanistan’s Gurbaz rapped by ICC for angry outburst

LUCKNOW: Afghanistan opener Rahmanullah Gurbaz was reprimanded on Tuesday for angrily smashing his bat against the...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 04:54pm

Stocks

Markets waver as Biden set for Middle East diplomacy drive

LONDON: Major stock markets were mixed Tuesday and oil prices rose slightly as US President Joe Biden prepared for a...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 04:46pm

Literature

Israel-Hamas tensions hit world’s biggest book fair

The world’s biggest publishing trade event begins Wednesday just over a week since Hamas launched as attack on...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 03:40pm

Middle East

Iran’s Khamenei says no one can stop ‘resistance forces’ if Israel’s crimes continue

DUBAI: Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Tuesday that no one will be able to stop Muslims around...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 01:47pm

Luxury

Moschino names former Gucci designer Renne creative director

MILAN: Italian fashion group Aeffe said on Monday that former Gucci’s head designer of womenswear Davide Renne would...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 01:14pm

Europe

King Abdullah on Gaza: ‘No refugees in Jordan, no refugees in Egypt’

BERLIN: Jordan’s King Abdullah on Tuesday warned against trying to push Palestinian refugees into Egypt or Jordan,...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 01:06pm

Movies & Music

Actor Riz Ahmed calls for ‘end to the indiscriminate bombing of Gaza’s civilians’

Oscar-winning actor Riz Ahmed posted an impassioned plea on Instagram on Monday, calling for “an end to the...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 01:01pm

Europe

Kremlin rejects Western claim that North Korea is supplying Russia with arms

MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Tuesday rejected Western claims that North Korea was supplying weapons to Russia, the TASS...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 12:41pm

Sports

Australia relieved as captain Cummins finds form

Pre-match talk of Pat Cummins being sensationally dropped from Australia’s World Cup lineup to face Sri Lanka was...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 12:39pm

Stocks

UK stocks slip as miners drag; US economic data on tap

UK shares opened slightly lower on Tuesday, hurt by a sell-off in mining stocks as prices of most metals slipped on...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 12:33pm

Middle East

Trucks carrying aid for Gaza Strip arrive at Rafah crossing

CAIRO: Trucks carrying aid for the Gaza Strip arrived on Tuesday at the only border crossing into the territory not...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 12:20pm

Middle East

Biden to visit Israel as Gaza war sparks humanitarian crisis

TEL AVIV/GAZA: US President Joe Biden will make a high-stakes visit to Israel on Wednesday as the country prepares...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 12:19pm

Sports

Sri Lanka lifts ban on Gunathilaka

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said on Tuesday it has ratified an independent committee’s recommendation to lift a ban...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 12:12pm

Companies

Rolls-Royce to cut up to 2,500 roles in latest efficiency drive

LONDON: Rolls-Royce said on Tuesday it would cut up to 2,500 roles as its new chief executive seeks to build a more...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 12:09pm

Forex

Kenyan shilling weakens against dollar on oil importer, manufacturing demand

NAIROBI: The Kenyan shilling fell against the dollar on Tuesday, as hard currency supplies from the diaspora failed...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 12:07pm

Technology

GITEX GLOBAL 2023 kicks off to cement Dubai’s status as ‘hub for tech industry’

DUBAI: Thousands thronged on Monday to the Dubai World Trade Centre on day one of GITEX GLOBAL 2023, officially...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 11:53am

Sports

Ronaldo hits two as Portugal thrash Bosnia and Herzegovina

ZENICA: Cristiano Ronaldo struck twice as Roberto Martinez’s relentless Portugal thrashed Bosnia and Herzegovina 5-0...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 11:49am

Sports

Dutch on track for Euro 2024 as Van Dijk spot-kick beats Greece

ATHENS: The Netherlands got back on course to qualify for Euro 2024 by beating Greece 1-0 in Athens after a late...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 11:46am

Europe

Two Swedes killed in Brussels shooting

BRUSSELS: Two Swedish nationals were shot dead in Brussels late Monday by a suspect who remains at large, in an...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 11:44am

Stocks

Hong Kong shares open higher

HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks rallied at the open Tuesday as investors tracked diplomatic efforts to prevent the...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 11:34am

Asia

Five killed in Thai floods with more heavy rain expected

BANGKOK: Five people were killed in floods in Thailand’s north this week, with authorities warning on Tuesday that...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 11:31am

Europe

EU to seek virtual elimination of fossil fuels at COP28

LUXEMBOURG: The EU will seek a global phase-out of fossil fuels and for their use to reach a peak in this decade,...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 11:28am

Technology

Apple CEO Tim Cook makes surprise visit to China

BEIJING: Apple chief Tim Cook made a surprise visit to China this week, greeting gamers in the southwestern city of...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 11:24am

South Asia

US ambassador to India backs cricket to hit LA Olympics for six

MUMBAI: The United States’ ambassador to India believes his compatriots will come to share his joy in the “unabashed...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 11:21am

Sports

Rashid backs England to bounce back from Afghanistan loss

England spinner Adil Rashid’s confidence in the squad has not been dented by their shock 69-run defeat by...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 11:14am

Commodities

Malaysia keeps November crude palm oil export duty at 8%

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia has maintained its November export tax for crude palm oil at 8% and lowered its reference...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 11:07am

Mutual Funds

Elevated oil, US yields may nudge Indian bonds yields higher

MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields are likely to trend marginally higher on Tuesday as oil prices as well as US...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 11:04am

Forex

India rupee to get some respite after pullback on oil, dollar

MUMBAI: The Indian rupee is expected to rise marginally at open on Tuesday on the back of a pullback in crude oil...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 10:51am

Asia

Putin visits ‘dear friend’ Xi in show of no-limits partnership

BEIJING: Russian President Vladimir Putin arrived in Beijing on Tuesday to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping on...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 10:46am

Technology

China’s Baidu unveils latest version of its Ernie AI model

BEIJING: Chinese technology giant Baidu on Tuesday unveiled the newest version of its generative artificial...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 10:38am

Commodities

Soybeans rise on Brazilian planting delays, US harvest weighs

SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures inched higher on Tuesday, with concerns over planting delays in Brazil supporting...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 10:36am

Sports

Sri Lanka left with regrets after squandering strong start: Nissanka

Sri Lanka should have been closer to the 300-runs mark after making a strong start to Monday’s Cricket World Cup...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 10:33am

Commodities

Copper slips as upbeat dollar, high inventories weigh

BANGALORE: Copper prices edged lower on Tuesday as the US dollar regained footing ahead of Federal Reserve Chair...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 10:30am

Forex

NZ dollar skids as markets pare back Nov hike bets; Aussie fares better

SYDNEY: The New Zealand dollar sagged on Tuesday as markets lengthened the odds of a November rate hike after a soft...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 10:28am

Asia

China’s Xi touts close relationship with Chile in talks

BEIJING: China-Chile relations have always been at the forefront of China’s relations with Latin American and...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 10:25am

Stocks

Asia stocks rise on earnings hopes; keep wary eye on Mideast tensions

HONG KONG: Asian stocks rose in cautious trade on Tuesday, with investors choosing to focus on corporate earnings...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 10:22am

Asia

Papua New Guinea leader in China for Belt and Road Forum

SYDNEY: Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape was scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping on Tuesday...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 10:20am

Mutual Funds

Japan 20-year JGB auction average yield at 1.553%, lowest accepted 1.589%

TOKYO: Japan’s Ministry of Finance said the yield at an auction of 20-year government bonds on Tuesday averaged...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 10:15am

Bullion Rate

Gold declines as Powell’s speech moves into spotlight

Gold prices fell on Tuesday as the US dollar and Treasury yields firmed, ahead of economic data and Federal Reserve...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 10:13am

Financial

Japan finance minister: No comment on IMF remarks on FX intervention

TOKYO: Japanese Finance Minister Shunichi Suzuki on Tuesday declined to comment on remarks by an International...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 10:06am

Stocks

Australian shares gain ahead of RBA minutes, Rio Tinto jumps

Australian shares rose on Tuesday, led by miners after Rio Tinto reported a rise in quarterly production, while...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 10:03am

Stocks

Japan’s Nikkei rebounds on optimism of limited hit from Middle East conflict

TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rebounded on Tuesday from the previous day’s steep drop, taking cues from Wall...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 10:01am

Forex

Dollar drifts as investors eye Powell speech, yen wobbles near intervention zone

SINGAPORE: The US dollar started Tuesday on the back foot as investors took stock of developments in the Middle East...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 09:58am

Stocks

Banks lead rise in Indian shares amid global rebound

BENGALURU: Indian shares advanced on Tuesday, led by banks as top lender HDFC Bank reported results for the first...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 09:53am

Business & Finance

New Zealand consumer inflation slows, still exceeds central bank target

WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s consumer inflation slowed to a two-year low in the third quarter, reducing expectations...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 09:50am

FPA, QTA in electricity bills: SC sets aside LHC verdict

Declares Fuel Price Adjustment (FPA) and Quarter Tariff Adjustment (QTA) in electricity bills as illegal and without lawful authority

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 09:35am

FM discusses Gaza crisis with Iranian, Egyptian counterparts

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Monday discussed Gaza crisis with his Iranian and...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 09:31am

Procurement for civil construction: PPRA defers approval on request of Secretary DP

ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has deferred its approval on Standard Bidding Document...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 09:30am

Mergers and amalgamations of companies: SECP’s guidelines not applicable on banking firms

ISLAMABAD: The policy guidelines of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) for mergers and...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 09:27am

Apex court’s staff: SC orders registrar to provide info within 7 days under RTI Act

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Monday ordered its registrar to provide information related to apex...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 09:26am

Aug LSMI output up by 2.52pc YoY

ISLAMABAD: The large-scale manufacturing industries (LSMI) output increased by 2.52 percent for August 2023 compared...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 09:17am

Saudi Aramco, PSO, TAPI gas pipeline: Oil, gas issues now come under sharper SIFC focus

ISLAMABAD: The Apex Committee (AC) of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has directed Ministry of...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 08:54am

BR Research

OMCs – weak monthly volumes

The oil marketing segment has been hit hard by weaker volumes amid escalating prices, shrinking margins, weaker...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 08:54am

BR’s refresher: your morning briefing for the day

Important updates from October 16, 2023

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 08:52am

BR Research

Sazgar: Tuk-tuk boom

From making small-time rickshaws and tractor wheel rims to making road-dominating SUVs, Sazgar’s jump in the last...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 08:49am

Kakar asks CMs to cut rates of essential items

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Monday asked the chief ministers to cut the prices of...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 08:39am

BR Research

Karam Ceramics Limited

Karam Ceramics Limited was incorporated in Pakistan as a public limited company in 1979. The company is engaged in...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 08:37am

Govt plans to dispatch humanitarian assistance to Gaza

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan decided on Monday to immediately dispatch humanitarian relief assistance to Gaza to alleviate...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 08:35am

Azad Pattan, Kohala HP projects: Chances of achieving FC slim

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has stated that probability of achieving...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 08:33am

Taxpayers’ queries: FTO concerned at FBR Member’s lack of response

ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has regretted that the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Legal has wasted...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 08:29am

Energy

Oil prices fall below $90 a barrel on report of US-Venezuela deal

HOUSTON: Oil futures fell on Monday on a report the US and Venezuela could soon reach a deal to ease sanctions on...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 08:19am

World

No aid into Gaza as yet

GAZA STRIP: Israel said Monday there was no temporary truce to allow aid in or foreigners out of the Gaza Strip,...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 08:17am

Middle East

Iran warns ‘time running out’ for political solution in Gaza war

TEHRAN: Iran on Monday said time was running short to reach a political solution in the Israel-Gaza conflict, ...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 08:15am

World

Britain increases aid to Palestinians by 10m pounds

LONDON: Britain will increase aid to the Palestinian people by 10 million pounds ($12.18 million) in response to a...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 08:14am

Opinion

Pakistan-China partnership: Bridging nations, building communities

The tale of Pakistan-China relations is not an ordinary one. It is an account of brotherhood, friendship and trust...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 06:59am

Opinion

The state of provincial finances

The financial year, 2023-24, has started with an ambitious target for generation of cash surpluses by the four...

Updated 17 Oct, 2023 06:59am

Pakistan

ATC extends bails of Asad Umar, IK’s sisters

LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday extended pre-arrest bails of PTI former secretary general Asad Umar,...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:46am

Pakistan

ATC extends judicial remand of PTI workers

LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday extended the judicial remand of a PTI worker Sanam Javed and others...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:45am

Pakistan

ATC summons jail official for producing Dr Yasmin, Ijaz despite warning

LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday summoned Superintendent Kot Lakhpat jail for producing PTI-Punjab...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:44am

Business & Finance

CPEC achieved major milestones: Solangi

ISLAMABAD: The caretaker minister for information and broadcasting Murtaza Solangi on Monday said that ...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:43am

Pakistan

GCWUF observes World Water Day

FAISALABAD: In connection with World Food Day, the Department of Food Science and Technology, GCWUF organized a...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:42am

Taxes

FBR creates new post of Member (Digital Initiatives)

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has created a new post of the Member (Digital Initiatives) to...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:41am

Pakistan

FAO, PepsiCo hold discussion: Importance of water for agri, food security highlighted

PESHAWAR: As part of World Food Day 2023 celebrations, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:40am

Pakistan

Interim bail of Bushra Bibi extended till 31st

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday extended interim bail of Bushra Bibi – the wife of incarcerated Pakistan...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:39am

Industry

KATI chief highlights challenges faced by industrialists

KARACHI: President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Faraz-ur-Rehman expressed concern over...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:37am

Business & Finance

LCCI lauds govt’s decision to reduce petroleum product prices

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry lauds government’s decision to reduce petroleum product...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:37am

Pakistan

Over 1.8m patients treated in LGH

LAHORE: Over 1.8 million patients were extended medical facilities in the emergency and outdoor departments of the...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:28am

Pakistan

Medical colleges’ admissions process starts with around 4,000 applications on day one

LAHORE: The process of receiving applications for admission to medical and dental colleges in Punjab, both public ...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:28am

Industry

PCJCCI emphasizes uplift of SMEs in rural areas

LAHORE: Moazzam Ghurki, President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has emphasized upon...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:25am

Pakistan

PML-N giving final touches to power show on 21st

LAHORE: After the district administration accorded permission to the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) to hold a...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:23am

Pakistan

PTI criticises court verdicts

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Core Committee on Monday raised serious questions over the pattern on the...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:21am

Pakistan

Rabi-us-Sani moon sighted

ISLAMABAD: Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman, Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad on Monday announced that...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:19am

Money & Banking

Banking Mohtasib provides relief of Rs972.33m

KARACHI: The Banking Mohtasib Pakistan has provided monetary relief of an aggregate amount of Rs 972.33 million to...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:18am

Pakistan

Smuggled cigarettes worth Rs125m seized

PESHAWAR: Customs authorities seized a huge cache of smuggled cigarettes during routine checking in Kohat district....

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:17am

Pakistan

Tributes paid to Liaquat Ali Khan

LAHORE: Glowing tributes were paid to Pakistan's first prime minister Shaheed-e-Millat, Khan Liaquat Ali Khan, as ...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:15am

Letters

A very well-read retired bureaucrat is no more

Naveed Iqbal, former director PID (Karachi) who retired as joint secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:14am

Opinion

Discos—a dead weight around our necks?—I

Privatisation of Discos has been on the anvil since the 1994 World Bank spurned reform primarily relating Wapda’s...

Published 17 Oct, 2023 06:14am

Business & Finance

Businesses praise govt for slashing POL products’ prices

KARACHI: Business and industrial community while appreciating the Caretaker Prime Minister Anwarul Haq Kakar’s...