Iran views Israeli presence in UAE as threat DUBAI: The commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard’s navy said on Tuesday that Israel’s presence in the United Arab... Updated 10 Apr, 2024 08:58am
Development budget: Ministry decides to ban allocation of fund for ERRA ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has decided to ban allocation of funds for... Updated 11 Apr, 2024 10:36am
Europe Top Europe court condemns Switzerland in landmark climate ruling STRASBOURG, (France): Europe’s top rights court on Tuesday said Switzerland was not doing enough to tackle climate... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Customs’ values on import of branded potato chips revised upward ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has upward revised customs values on the import of a... Updated 10 Apr, 2024 02:18pm
PCB chairman says he’s optimistic about future of college cricket LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Mohsin Naqvi has expressed his jubilation at the successful conclusion... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
PCB names 17-member squad for T20I series against New Zealand LAHORE: Uncapped middle-order batter Muhammad Irfan Khan and flamboyant opener Usman Khan have been named in the... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
India court rejects plea challenging Delhi chief minister’s arrest in graft case NEW DELHI: An Indian court on Tuesday rejected an appeal against the arrest of opposition leader and Delhi Chief... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
China, Russia say to strengthen cooperation in Lavrov’s visit BEIJING: China and Russia said Tuesday they would strengthen strategic cooperation as Moscow’s top diplomat met... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Shocks in G20 emerging economies hit rich-world growth: IMF LONDON: Domestic shocks in emerging economies in the G20 are increasingly impacting growth in the rich world,... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Ministries/divisions: MoF annoyed at absence of expense reconciliation Finance Ministry’s Expenditure Wing reiterates that purpose of reconciliation is to identify any mismatch with actual expenditure, wrong booking, or shortfall in funding under relevant head of account Updated 11 Apr, 2024 10:36am
Dar appointed leader of House in Senate ISLAMABAD: Ishaq Dar, who is also holding the portfolio of foreign minister, was ‘handpicked’ on Tuesday as leader... Updated 10 Apr, 2024 09:29am
Dividends payable to US firm: SC helps settle row over rebate against supertax ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has settled the controversy regarding the rebate available against supertax... Updated 10 Apr, 2024 09:49am
Kaheel Energy: envoy comes forward with support ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of United Arab Emirates (UAE) has come forward in support of M/s Kaheel Energy EZE for... Updated 10 Apr, 2024 02:32pm
Steel melters send ‘SOS’ to Discos, FBR LAHORE: The Pakistan Steel Melters Association has sent a SOS signal to DISCOs and FBR as documented steel melters... Updated 10 Apr, 2024 09:49am
Experts for effective utilisation of water resources ISLAMABAD: Experts, Tuesday, stressed the need for effective utilisation of water resources and conservation of ... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Zardari greets nation ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari felicitated the Pakistani nation and the Muslim Ummah on the auspicious... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Gilani meets Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Newly-elected Chairman Senate Makhdoom Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani arrived at Zardari House to meet Pakistan... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Danish Schools to be established across Sindh, Balochistan: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that the dream of an educated Pakistan cannot be fulfilled without... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Law and order: JI Karachi steps up criticism of govt KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Tuesday mourned the killing of its two members at the hands of bandits, decrying ... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Law & Justice Commission notes: ‘Service matters constitute 83pc of total pending cases’ ISLAMABAD: The Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan noted that service matters in the Appellate Tribunal Inland... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
ASI killed in Peshawar PESHAWAR: Unidentified assailants shot an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) dead in Peshawar as he was returning home... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Harassment of woman: Khurram, Ali granted post-arrest bails by ATC LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Tuesday granted post-arrest bail to Khurram Shahzad and Muhamamd Ali alias Chand... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Capital Calling raises alarm against surge in campaign by cigarette cos ISLAMABAD: Capital Calling, an Islamabad-based think tank, has raised alarm against the surge in the campaign by... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
There will be normal rainfall in plains, says NDMA ISLAMABAD: The plains parts of the country will receive normal rainfall while the hilly parts above normal during ... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
IBC condemns ‘frivolous’ reference against Justice Kayani ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Bar Council (IBC), Tuesday, condemned the filing of a frivolous reference against the ... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Section 144 imposed on Peshawar PESHAWAR: In the wake of forthcoming Eid-ul Fitr festivities, the Peshawar district administration on Tuesday ... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
$400m higher education project ‘moderately satisfactory’: World Bank ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the implementation progress of the “Higher Education Development in Pakistan... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Punjab LG minister reviews revamp plan LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that after the completion of the ‘Chief... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Security beefed up across Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The local administration beefed up security in the federal capital to ensure foolproof security during ... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Hospital named after Allama Iqbal’s mother renamed? LAHORE: A citizen has approached the Lahore High Court against attribution of government buildings, parks, and... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Co-owner fails to prove right of pre-emption? LAHORE: A co-owner has failed to prove his right of pre-emption because the copy of Jamabandi produced for the... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Maryam for ensuring ‘fool-proof’ security arrangements on Eid LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed authorities concerned to ensure fool proof... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Closures of Thall-Parachinar Road: Upper Kurram residents forced to spend Eid away from families ISLAMABAD: The closures of Thall-Parachinar Road on security grounds forced thousands of residents of the Upper... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
CPJ calls on Taliban govt to drop plans to restrict Facebook access in Afghanistan NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists is alarmed by reports that the Taliban plans to restrict or block... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Lahore police intensify crackdown on begging mafia LAHORE: In light of the holy month of Ramazan, Lahore Police has intensified efforts against the professional ... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
‘Pakistan will never accept any dictator or viceroy’: PTI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Salman Akram Raja said on Tuesday that “if someone thinks that ... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (April 09, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (April 10, 2024)... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Pakistan, Kazakhstan agree to expand rail link ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kazakhstan have agreed to expand the Trans-Afghan rail link to enhance rail connectivity to... Updated 10 Apr, 2024 02:30pm
Rates A new all-time high KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday made a new history with the remarkable performance and hit highest-ever... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Gilani elected Senate chairman amid PTI boycott ISLAMABAD: The boycott by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) allowed the ruling coalition on Tuesday to get both of its... Updated 10 Apr, 2024 02:19pm
Eid-ul-Fitr today ISLAMABAD: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman, Maulana Syed Muhammad Abdul Khabir Azad on Tuesday announced... Updated 10 Apr, 2024 09:19am
BAFL’s intention to buy 84.51pc Samba stake: AHL appointed manager KARACHI: Arif Habib Limited (AHL) has been appointed as manager to the offer by Bank Alfalah Limited; (acquirer)... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
ATC denies further physical remand of lawyer LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Tuesday denied further physical remand of a lawyer Mian Abdul Mateen to the ... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Commodities Gold prices continue soaring KARACHI: The local and international gold prices on Tuesday continued to hit the new record highs, as the bullion... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
SECP issues ‘position paper’ on Shariah-compliant brokerage services ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has offered various options to the Shariah... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Managing cotton crop during drought conditions According to a United Nations report, Pakistan is among 22 countries worldwide experiencing an emergency drought... Updated 10 Apr, 2024 03:04am
The iTFA challenge The World Health Organisation has set a consumption limit for industrial Trans Fatty Acids (iTFA) at less than one... Updated 10 Apr, 2024 03:02am
Exam centres on sale EDITORIAL: Punjab School Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has revealed a shocking scandal about the ongoing... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
India’s murderous campaign In recent months, a dark and highly disturbing aspect of the way India conducts its foreign and security policy has... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Letters Eid is about children: Gaza has lost thousands of children Last year, Palestinians in Gaza celebrated Eid al-Fitr as they visited mosques to perform the Eid prayer, gathered... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Energy Iesco ensured unintruppted power supply during Ramazan: CEO ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer IESCO Dr Muhammad Amjad Khan, said that our team fulfilled the promise of power... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Rising temperatures, rising urgency Climate change, characterized by significant and long-term alterations in temperature, precipitation, and wind... Updated 10 Apr, 2024 03:04am
Money & Banking Most Asian currencies subdued ahead of US CPI BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies were muted on Tuesday as traders exercised caution ahead of this week’s US... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Stocks Wall St falls as markets brace for inflation numbers NEW YORK: US stocks fell on Tuesday, reversing early gains amid a broad sell-off as investors grew nervous in the... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Stocks Slide in defence stocks knocks down Europe’s STOXX 600 PARIS: A sell-off in defence stocks dragged Europe’s benchmark stock index lower on Tuesday, while investors ... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Stocks Shanghai stocks end higher, investors cautious ahead of US and China data SHANGHAI: Chinese shares recouped some of its earlier losses, with the benchmark Shanghai stocks finishing slightly... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei climbs as chip shares gain TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher for a second session on Tuesday as chip-related stocks rose and a... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
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 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (April 09, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (April 09, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (April 09, 2024).... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (April 09, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Money & Banking ABL supports Fatimid Foundation KARACHI: Continuing Allied Bank’s commitment to community welfare and its dedication to supporting social causes, ... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Money & Banking NayaPay users enabled to make payments with their e-money account at Alipay+’s network ISLAMABAD: Alipay+ jointly announced with NayaPay, Pakistan’s leading fintech platform, that NayaPay users will be... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Money & Banking Faysal Funds recognised as Shariah-Compliant Asset Management Company KARACHI: Faysal Funds proudly announces its official recognition as Pakistan’s premier certified Shariah-Compliant... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Money & Banking US dollar flat to slightly lower NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed on Tuesday, trading in narrow ranges, with investors cautious ahead of US... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am
Money & Banking Australian dollar gains SUDNEY: The Australian dollar held overnight gains on Tuesday, helped by higher iron ore prices and carry demand... Published 10 Apr, 2024 02:16am