Middle East UAE defends Israel ties as Gaza war concerns grow DUBAI: A top Emirati diplomat on Monday defended her country’s decision to maintain ties with Israel despite its... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Court orders Netherlands to stop F-35 parts delivery to Israel THE HAGUE: The Netherlands must stop delivering parts for F-35 fighter jets used by Israel in the Gaza Strip, after ... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
South Asia Two ex-Guantanamo prisoners return to Afghanistan KABUL: Two former prisoners held at the US detention centre in Guantanamo Bay until 2017 were welcomed home to... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Qatar frees eight Indians months after dropping death sentences NEW DELHI: Qatar has released eight former officers of the Indian navy after dropping their death sentences,... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Europe Gunman kills three at Greek shipping company ATHENS: A former employee of a Greek shipping company shot dead three people including its owner before killing... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Europe Germany’s Scholz urges ‘mass production’ of arms in Europe UNTERLÜß (Germany): Europe must ramp up production of armaments massively and urgently, German Chancellor Olaf... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Deja vu or real fear? NATO grapples with Trump threats BRUSSELS: Donald Trump sparked outcry by threatening not to defend NATO members who do not spend enough, but for... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
‘Unprecedented’ levels of ‘near famine-like conditions’ in Gaza: UN ROME: The population of the Gaza Strip is suffering “unprecedented” levels of “near famine-like conditions”... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Middle East ‘Up in the air’: Red Sea crisis puts Yemen peace process on hold DUBAI: As Houthi attacks roil the Red Sea and Western air raids target the rebels, moves to end Yemen’s... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
South Asia Indian farmers ready for mass protests over crop prices NEW DELHI: Indian police erected barricades and banned public gatherings Monday ahead of threatened protests by... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Africa Kenyan marathon world record-holder Kiptum killed in car crash NAIROBI: Tributes poured in on Monday for Kenyan running sensation Kelvin Kiptum after the marathon world... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Middle East Israel frees two hostages, Gaza officials say 67 killed in assault DOHA/JERUSALEM: Israel freed two Israeli-Argentine hostages held by Hamas in Rafah on Monday in a ferocious rescue... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
HBL PSL-9 scheduled to begin on Feb 17 LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the match officials for HBL-Pakistan Super League-9, ... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Independent candidate Chaudhry Adnan killed in Rawalpindi RAWALPINDI: An independent candidate for the Punjab Assembly, Chaudhry Adnan, was shot dead by unknown motorcyclists... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Government formation: PTI forms special committee ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday formed special committees to chalk out a strategy on government... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Five more ‘independents’ join PML-N LAHORE: Five more independent legislators, including one MNA and four MPAs-elect on Monday joined the Pakistan ... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Shehbaz, not Nawaz, will be PML-N’s candidate for premiership: Asif LAHORE: Signs of formation of a coalition government at the federal level have emerged, as indicated by senior PML-N... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
US backs freedom of assembly after election WASHINGTON: The United States called Monday for respect of freedom of assembly as Pakistani authorities warned they... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
UNDP Representative meets IPO-Pakistan chairman ISLAMABAD: UNDP Resident Representative in Pakistan Samuel Rizk, along with Programme Analyst of South -Cooperation... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
TCL collaborates with three HBL-PSL franchises LAHORE: TCL Electronics Pakistan, the leading innovator in consumer electronics has announced its collaborations ... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Minister addresses training session for Hajj pilgrims in Hyderabad HYDERABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for Religious Affairs Aneeq Ahmed participated in the first training session... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Appointment of ‘influential’ candidates: LHC seeks reply from PU chancellor LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday sought a reply from the chancellor Punjab University (PU) on a petition of... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
LHC grants post-arrest bail to 20 PTI workers LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Monday granted post-arrest bail to 20 PTI workers in Jinnah... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Industry All parties should work together for economic stability KARACHI: Petroleum and CNG industry leader, member of UBG Core Committee, Malik Khuda Bakhsh has urged all political... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Renovation of Shah Faisal Mosque will begin soon: Saudi Ambassador ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Interior Minister Gohar Ijaz on Monday said that the ambassador of Saudi Arabia has taken... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
General elections: KATI President congratulates successful candidates KARACHI: President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Johar Qandhari, extended congratulations... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Six bodies recovered from Qila Saifullah QUETTA: Six bodies were recovered from the mountainous area in Qila Saifullah, Quetta. According to details, the... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
350 PTI leaders, activists booked RAWALPINDI: The police, on Monday, registered cases against over 350 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) activists... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Verdict on Fawad Ch’s plea seeking bail today ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Monday, reserved its verdict on former federal minister Fawad Chaudhry’s plea seeking... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
KU, ABM ink MoU to institutionalise biorisk management KARACHI: The University of Karachi and the Association for Biorisk Management-Pakistan signed the memorandum of... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Michael Clarke to join HBL-PSL-9 commentary team LAHORE: Former Australian captain Michael Clarke is all set to make his HBL-PSL debut as he joins a star-studded... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Punjab CM says ‘some’ people mulling repeating May 9 events LAHORE: Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Monday that some people are planning to repeat the May ... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
135 nationwide constituencies: ECP urged to take notice of ‘non-compliance by ROs’ ISLAMABAD: Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN), Monday, urged the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to take... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
PTI leader sent to jail custody LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Monday denied police physical remand of PTI-backed independent defeated candidate... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Two terrorists killed in Mardan ISLAMABAD: Security forces on Monday conducted an intelligence-based operation in Mardan District, on the reported... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan condemns Israel’s mly aggression in Gaza ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned Israel’s military aggression against Rafah city in Gaza and the... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Karachi may receive light rain today KARACHI: The city is likely to receive a light rain today as cold weather may continue in upper Sindh, the Met ... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
GIKI hosts conference on climate change, emerging trends PESHAWAR: The 1st International Conference on Climate Change and Emerging Trends in Civil Engineering (CCETC-2024)... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan wants to enhance bilateral ties with Iran: FM ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Monday reaffirmed Pakistan’s desire to enhance... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Commodities India’s Jan palm oil imports drop to 3-month low MUMBAI: India’s palm oil imports in January dropped more than 12% from a month ago to a three-month low as ... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Commodities Farmers of southern Ukraine begin 2024 grain sowing KYIV: Farmers in southern Ukraine have started spring grain sowing, planting the first hectares of spring barley,... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (February 12, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (February 13, 2024)... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Rates PSX witnesses bloodbath KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed bloodbath session and nosedived in deep red zone with heavy... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Siraj accepts defeat, steps down as JI chief LAHORE: Siraj-ul-Haq resigned as chief of Jamaat-e-Islami on Monday accepting the defeat and worst performance of ... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Tareen announces retirement from politics LAHORE: Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) Chairman Jahangir Khan Tareen announced his resignation from the party... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Talks with political parties: PPP CEC decides to form committee ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) meeting remained inconclusive on... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
JI’s Hafiz Naeem forfeits Sindh Assembly seat KARACHI: In a groundbreaking gesture of a political unity, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman, the Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI)... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
PTI team, President take stock of situation ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) informed President Dr Arif Alvi about the alleged rigging... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Pakistan, US discuss ways to enhance cooperation in healthcare sector ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the US on Monday deliberated on ways and means to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
PTI-backed ‘independents’ in Karachi challenge election results KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supported runner-up candidates have filed petitions against election results... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
IHC directs police not to arrest any accused on premises of courts ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, directed the police not to arrest any accused from the premises ... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
NA-47 and NA-48: ECP notifies returned candidates ISLAMABAD: Only a day after seeking the related reports in three days from the returning officers of two National... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
JUI-F CEC to take stock of post-election situation today ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema e Islam has summoned an emergency meeting of the party’s Central Executive Committee... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Islamic world is big on denouncement, and… “The world has gone not quite mad but…but…” “Upside down?” “That’s right – what was up is now ... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Stocks Most Gulf markets gain ahead of US inflation data DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday, ahead of US inflation data, which is being closely... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Stocks Nasdaq nears all-time high; Nvidia beats Amazon’s market value NEW YORK: US stocks climbed on Monday, with the tech-laden Nasdaq inching close to its all-time high as investors... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Stocks European shares near two-year highs at start of data-packed week PARIS: European shares climbed on Monday, tracking a strong rally on Wall Street, while investors looked forward to ... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Stocks Australian shares end lower as healthcare, commodity stocks drag SYDNEY: Australian shares snapped a three-session winning streak on Monday, dragged by healthcare and commodity... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Stocks FTSE 100 muted ahead of Bailey comments; AstraZeneca drops LONDON: The UK’s blue-chip FTSE 100 closed nearly flat on Monday as investors braced for a data-heavy week and... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Stocks Indian shares drop on profit booking BENGALURU: Indian shares declined on Monday, weighed down by broad-based profit booking, while small- and mid-caps... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Latest IMF projections The Staff Report of the IMF on the First Review under the Stand-By Arrangement was released on the 19th of January... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Family-owned enterprises: a perspective Behind the success of every small business is a family. This is largely true. “Behind the failure of most large... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Letters Both Siraj and Tareen deserve praise It can be plausibly argued that democracy in Pakistan has begun to take roots in a meaningful manner. The two... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 234,193 tonnes of cargo comprising 130,510 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Stocks Most Asian markets close for holidays BENGALURU: Most Asian markets closed for Lunar New Year holidays. Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (February 12, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (February 12, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (February 12, 2024).... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (February 12, 2024)... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (February 12, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
PM says IMF has no issue with sell-off process Pakistan is continuing talks with the IMF, adds the caretaker PM Updated 13 Feb, 2024 10:06am
SOEs Act, 2023: Body formed to look into legal status of govt entities ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has constituted a committee on State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) to look into matters... Updated 13 Feb, 2024 09:28am
‘Right people’ will take appropriate economic decisions: Pasha ISLAMABAD: Matters are now in the hands of the right people and they will take appropriate economic decisions. This... Updated 13 Feb, 2024 09:43pm
Proposed IRSA Act amendments: Ministers take opposite positions on CCI’s role ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Minister for Water Resources and Planning has reportedly taken opposite positions on the... Updated 13 Feb, 2024 09:28am
Spot LNG: PD shares price forecast with gas utilities, NTDC and CPPA-G ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has shared price forecast for spot LNG with Sui gas... Updated 13 Feb, 2024 08:55am
Energy Energy transition spurred Saudi halt to oil expansion: official RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s surprise decision to halt a planned expansion of its oil production capacity reflects... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Political uncertainty persists ISLAMABAD: Political uncertainty continues to persist four days after February 8 general elections with their... Updated 13 Feb, 2024 09:43pm
Cellular network coverage: ECP attributes poll result delays to suspension ISLAMABAD: Remaining under fire from public and political circles as well as international stakeholders over... Updated 13 Feb, 2024 10:05am
PML-N, PPP wrangle over premiership ISLAMABAD: Country’s two largest political parties were on Monday wrangling over who will be prime minister after an... Updated 13 Feb, 2024 08:55am
Judgement barring SJC: Govt’s intra-court appeal maintainable, rules apex court ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court held the federal government’s intra-court appeal (ICA) against its judgment barring the... Updated 13 Feb, 2024 08:55am
Companies PSMC shareholders resolve to authorise SMC Japan to repurchase stakes KARACHI: The shareholders of Pak Suzuki Motor Company (PSMC) have resolved to authorise Suzuki Motor Corporation... Updated 13 Feb, 2024 11:45am
Energy PESCO announces power suspension on various KP feeders PESHAWAR: Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) on Monday notified that due to maintenance work power supply will... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
IMF urges central banks to move cautiously on any rate cuts WASHINGTON: The No. 2 official at the International Monetary Fund on Monday said inflation had come down in many... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Economic turmoil could worsen EDITORIAL: Moody’s Investor Services’ warning that a timely announcement of the election results is crucial for... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Yet another act of aggression EDITORIAL: Unruffled by unceasing denunciation of its genocidal war on Gaza, thanks to the US’ steadfast support,... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Commodities Gold, silver prices remain unmoved KARACHI: Gold and silver prices on Monday remained unmoved on the local market, though the international bullion... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Energy Oil little changed as demand concerns offset ME tensions NEW YORK: Oil futures were little changed on Monday as rising concerns about global demand caused the market to take... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Commodities Russian wheat export prices continued to slide MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices fell again last week, but have not yet reached levels, considered to be... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Commodities China, Indonesia face deeper output cuts to tackle nickel price slide LONDON: China and Indonesia are set to reduce nickel output by at least 100,000 metric tons this year as producers... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Commodities Copper climbs as markets await US inflation numbers LONDON: Copper prices rose in muted trade on Monday as traders and funds cut short positions betting on lower prices... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Energy US natgas prices ease to fresh 3-year low on weak demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased about 1% on Monday to a fresh three-year low on near-record output, ample... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Commodities Gold eases as US CPI takes centre stage BENGALURU: Gold edged lower on Monday due to an uptick in the dollar, although prices were stuck in a tight range as... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 15.562... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (February 12, 2024)... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Cotton & Textile Thin business activity on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained firm and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst Naseem... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on ... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (February 12, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (February 12, 2024).... Published 13 Feb, 2024 05:59am
H1 debt stocks jump 7.14pc to Rs65.188trn YoY KARACHI: The federal government’s total debt (domestic and external) stocks rose over Rs 4 trillion during the first... Updated 13 Feb, 2024 08:56am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion