China’s top diplomat tells EU not to ‘vacillate’ BEIJING: The European Union must not “vacillate” and needs to “clarify” its strategic relationship with... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Country needs to diversify its energy mix: PM LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said given the increasing energy requirements of the country; the government... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 09:26am
No grounds to enlist TLP’s member in 4th schedule: LHC Court nullifies the orders to enlist the name of a TLP member in the Fourth Schedule Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Fawad Asadullah made DG IB He has become the first IB officer, who has been elevated to the rank of DG Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
COP28 host UAE and India vow ‘successful’ climate summit DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates and India vowed on Saturday to make this year’s COP28 conference in Dubai a... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Ukrainian FM due on 20th Dmytro Kuleba will meet his Pakistani counterpart Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and is likely to call on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and military authorities Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Jadoon resigns as Islamabad AG ISLAMABAD: Barrister Jahangir Khan Jadoon on Saturday resigned from his position of advocate general Islamabad,... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Clarification ISLAMABAD: Minister of Commerce has issued a clarification in response to a news item carried by Business Recorder... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 09:55pm
Pakistan’s lifeline restored by IMF Pakistan and IMF (International Monetary Fund) have reached a $3 billion Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) to help the... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 06:37am
LUMS to provide support to improve quality of compost: CEO LWMC LAHORE: The International Growth Centre of LUMS University will provide support to further improve the quality of... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
‘Right to business is subject to some restrictions’: LHC dismisses pleas against decrease in wheat quota Rules supply of wheat is within the domain of the respondents and they are regulating the activity under a policy framed for the said purpose Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Sweden Torah burning protestor abandons his plan STOCKHOLM: A 32-year-old man, who sparked condemnation from Israel for his plans to burn a Torah in Stockholm, on... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Zardari to stay in Lahore for a few days LAHORE: Former president Asif Ali Zardari has decided to camp in Lahore after meeting with Nawaz Sharif in Dubai.... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Pakistan to start 2023-24 int’l cricket seasons in Galle today LAHORE: Pakistan is set to launch their busy, challenging and action-packed 2023-24 international cricket season ... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Punjab approves up-gradation of 7 major hospitals LAHORE: The caretaker Punjab cabinet in its 20th meeting with Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi in the chair, decided to... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
CM asks LG dept to resolve salary, pension issues KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed Local Government and Finance departments to carry out... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Letters Towards attaining economic self-reliance It is indeed a matter of great satisfaction that country’s sovereign bonds and rupee gained on Thursday, with the... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
LUMHS convocation: 2,555 graduates, 610 postgraduates awarded degrees HYDERABAD: The 19th Convocation of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro was held today.... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Waste collection: ICT is to have transitional plan to increase service area coverage ISLAMABAD: The country’s federal capital is to have a transitional plan to increase the service area coverage with... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
PTI govt made N-plant part of IGCEP: Omar Ayub ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Omar Ayub Khan on Saturday said the fascist government... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Three die in Lasbela bus crash LASBELA: In a devastating incident that unfolded in the early hours of Saturday, a coach traveling from Quetta to... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
CBD Punjab marks ‘dengue day’ LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) also known as Central Business District... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Public hearing of 2 projects LAHORE: A public hearing of two upcoming projects, including the construction of a link road connecting Ferozepur... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
There’s significant increase in street crimes in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Car lifting incidents and mobile phone snatching have increased manifold in the federal capital during ... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Dhabeji SEZ: Message from Abdul Azeem, Chief Executive Officer, Sindh Economic Zone Management Company, Govt of Sindh TEXT: Dhabeji Special Economic Zone (SEZ) stands as a prominent centerpiece in the objectives of the SEZMC, serving... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Dhabeji SEZ: Message from Mohabbat Khan, Chairman - Zahir Khan & Brothers Development and Management Company (ZKBDMC) TEXT: The Dhabeji SEZ, with its immense potential for investment and growth, emerges as a thriving hub of... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Dhabeji SEZ: Message from Muhammad Zubair Motiwala, Chairman Businessmen Group and Chief Executive Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) TEXT: It is an honor to be here at the ground-breaking ceremony of this timely much awaited unique project; Dhabeji... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Dhabeji SEZ: Message from Syed Qassim Naveed Qamar Special Assistant to Chief Minister Sindh on Investment and Public Private Partnership (PPP) Projects TEXT: I want to express my appreciation to Honorable Mr. Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Honorable CM Mr. Murad Ali Shah... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Dhabeji SEZ: Message from Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister Sindh TEXT: Sindh’s economy has shown remarkable growth, even in the face of global challenges. Now, as we enter the... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Dhabeji SEZ: Message from Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, Foreign Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: The Dhabeji Special Economic Zone (SEZ) represents a prominent investment and growth destination for both ... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (July 15, 2023) and the forecast for Sunday (July 16, 2023)... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (July 15, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
PM explains why base power tariff hiked Premier says Rs5 per unit increase was made on the demand of the IMF but also to bring circular debt down Updated 16 Jul, 2023 11:37am
Petrol price slashed by Rs9, HSD’s by Rs7 ISLAMABAD: The federal government has reduced petroleum products prices by up to Rs9 per litre. In a televised press... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 09:21am
IMF condition: Hike in gas prices on the cards ISLAMABAD: The federal government is all set to hike the gas price to meet the International Monetary Fund (IMF)... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 01:41pm
CCP urges SBP to enable SMEs to avail lower interest rates ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has asked the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to make it easier... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 09:21am
CCP analysis on SME sector: ‘Complex regulatory regime pushes up cost of doing business’ ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has declared that the complex regulatory regime has created... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 09:22am
Asif asks Kabul to dismantle TTP safe havens ISLAMABAD: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif on Saturday voiced grave concerns over the existence of safe havens for... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 09:25am
COAS, top Iranian commander discuss regional security TEHRAN: Chief of the Army Staff General Asim Munir held detailed talks with the top Iranian commander here Saturday,... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 09:25am
Bilawal lays foundation of Dhabeji SEZ project KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party chairman and country’s foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 09:26am
Courts can issue directions for implementation of policies, laws: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Umar Ata Bandial said courts do not make policies and laws but they can issue... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 09:26am
Extracting cell phone data without person’s consent declared illegal LAHORE: In an important decision, the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Saturday declared access to the phone data of an... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 09:27am
Pharma exports potential EDITORIAL: Commerce Minister Syed Naveed Qamar’s vision of raising pharmaceutical exports to $1 billion by 2025 ... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
General election on time? EDITORIAL: When national elections are to be held is a given unless a sitting government decides to go for early... Updated 16 Jul, 2023 09:54pm
Energy NJHP to resume power generation by end-month LAHORE: The 969 MW Neelum-Jhelum Hydropower Project is all set to resume electricity generation by the end of this... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Energy Investment in renewable energy projects can help reduce power shortfall KARACHI Pakistan is currently experiencing the peak of summer, accompanied by the misery of prolonged power outages,... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
PLPA Act: MoC convenes crucial meeting ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has convened an inter-ministerial meeting next week to finalise draft... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Govt urged to further strengthen ties with US KARACHI: Former Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Syed Shabbar Zaidi on Saturday said that Pakistan should... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Commodities Gold prices dip KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday lost a sizeable value on the local market, traders said. They dropped by Rs1300 to... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Agriculture and Allied Experts for launching corporate, cooperative farming simultaneously LAHORE: Agri-business experts have proposed the government launch both corporate and cooperative farming... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Ghana keen to enhance trade relations with Pakistan LAHORE: High Commissioner of Ghana to Pakistan, Eric Owusu Boateng, called on Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Commodities Kitchen items: prices show mixed trend: survey ISLAMABAD: Sugar price with Rs6,700 per bag in the wholesale market has reached the all time high mark in the ... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
IPP economic experts to unveil plan on economic stability LAHORE: Team of economic experts will prepare strong recommendations to introduce such program which can provide... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Commodities Asia Coffee: Vietnam prices little changed HANOI: Vietnam’s domestic coffee prices remained little changed on Thursday from a week ago on global cue, while... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Grains Rains in Argentina’s agri area favour wheat planting BUENOS AIRES: Fresh rains in a large part of Argentina’s agricultural region benefited wheat planting over the ... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Grains Brazil lifts grain output forecast on better outlook SAO PAULO: Brazilian farmers will reap an estimated 317.5 million metric tons of grains this season, as massive... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Commodities India’s June palm oil imports rise MUMBAI: India’s palm oil imports jumped 56% to a three-month high in June, as buyers took advantage of a dip in... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (July 15, 2023)... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Cotton & Textile Prices firm amid moderate trading on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Saturday remained bullish and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Commodities Soybean futures up SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures gained more ground on Friday with the market poised for its biggest weekly gain ... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Commodities Indian rice export prices extend winning streak MUMBAI/ BANGKOK/ HANOI/DHAKA: India rice export prices extended their gaining streak to a seventh week and hit an... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures decline on weak demand SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures retreated on Friday, underpinned by lacklustre demand from China and a strong ... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Commodities Dalian iron ore climbs to a four-month high on stimulus bets BEIJING: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures extended gains for a fourth session on Friday, underpinned by rising... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Morocco, Shell sign 12-year natural gas deal RABAT: Energy giant Shell will supply Morocco with six billion cubic meters of liquefied natural gas (LNG) over 12... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
Companies Pipe manufacturing company: a significant milestone SUKKUR: IIL Pakistan, the country’s leading pipe manufacturing company, marked a significant milestone today with... Published 16 Jul, 2023 06:16am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion
CCP issues report on state of competition in power sector: Discos asked to strengthen MIRAD for better business planning