Champions One-Day Cup playoff stage to begin today LAHORE: The playoff stage of the Bahria Town Champions One-Day Cup, involving the Qualifier, Eliminator 1 & 2 ... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
QENS ALKHOR visits Karachi KARACHI: Qatar Emiri Naval Ship (QENS) ALKHOR visited Karachi. Upon arrival, the Ship was warmly welcomed by ... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Private airline’s flight narrowly averts disaster KARACHI: A Fly Jinnah aircraft narrowly averted disaster when it safely executed an emergency landing after a cargo... Updated 24 Sep, 2024 03:12pm
Fesco chief greets ‘Rassa Kashi’ team FAISALABAD: Chief Executive Fesco Engineer Mohammad Amir congratulated the athletes of the Fesco Rassa Kashi team ... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
‘Construction on 15 key Dasu hydropower project fronts continues’ LAHORE: Chairman WAPDA Engr. Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (retd) has said that Dasu Hydropower Project is of immense... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
75th National Day of China: CPEC ‘changing landscape of Pakistan’: Punjab CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that China is taking significant steps to access economic... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Implementation of sugar policy Punjab Governor to meet Zardari LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Monday that he is going to meet the President of Pakistan... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Punjab PA speaker emphasises importance of upholding constitutional provisions LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan on Monday disagreed with governor Punjab’s stance on... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Alleged currency manipulation: Senate panel to recommend action against errant banks ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs has decided to recommend further action against... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
PM extends greetings to KSA on National Day ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif extended greetings to the government and people of the Kingdom of Saudi... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
TTP deny attack on convoy of foreign diplomats ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani Taliban on Monday denied carrying out a roadside bomb attack on a police convoy escorting... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Reserved seats: ECP to discuss ‘clarification order’ today ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) continues to fail in implementing the Supreme Court’s... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
BISP chief meets IFAD official ISLAMABAD: Chairperson BISP Rubina Khalid met Ghulam Nabi Marri, National Coordinator International Fund for... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Europe UK’s Labour pledges economic rebuild amid free gifts row LIVERPOOL: Britain’s governing Labour party sought Monday to strike a more upbeat note about the country’s... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
South Asia Sri Lanka’s new leader says no magic solution to crisis COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s first leftist president was sworn in to office Monday and vowed to restore public faith in... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (September 23, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (September 24, 2024)... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Rates Stocks witness drawdown KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a bearish trend and closed in negative zone as investors opted... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Pakistan committed to further strengthening ties with KSA: President ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further strengthening bilateral... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
JI chief announces to observe ‘Gaza Week’ from October 1 KARACHI: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami, Hafiz Naeemur Rehman on Monday announced to observe "Gaza week" from October 1... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Stocks BMMC receives approval from PSX for listing BCEM on GEM KARACHI: Burj Modaraba Management Company (BMMC) has received approval from the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) for... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Pakistan’s dual crisis: conflict and climate Pakistan, a country historically embroiled in geopolitical conflicts, is now grappling with an even more complex... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Mixed signals on the economy The first quarter of 2024-25 is going to come to an end shortly. During these three months, there have been a number... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
UK trade commissioner meets Jam Kamal ISLAMABAD: Oliver Christian, the UK trade commissioner, met with Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal to explore... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Letters Trump or Harris: no respite for Palestine A day after Hamas’ unprecedented attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, I penned an article titled “Hamas Stunted... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Google or Ogle I’m over the Hill! I’m from the Morris Minor’s generation or Hillman Minx’s. The fast moving IT industry has left me... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
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Stocks Wall St creeps higher after Fed policymakers back rate cuts NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes trended higher in choppy trading on Monday as investors focused on comments... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Stocks European shares end higher, Commerzbank dips PARIS: European shares closed higher on Monday as a soft business activity reading strengthened the case for more... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Stocks China stocks rise for 4th day amid stimulus hopes SHANGHAI: China stocks rose on Monday for a fourth straight session, with the country’s 30-year treasury yield... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Stocks Most Gulf markets in red on rising tensions in the region DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday amid rising tensions in the region, with the Dubai index... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Stocks Indian shares continue to scale new peaks after US rate cut BENGALURU: Indian shares hit record highs for the third straight session on Monday as the outsized US rate cut last... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Energy Oil prices dip HOUSTON: Oil prices eased more than $1 on Monday as disappointing euro zone business activity added to worries about... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Rates Activities at Port Qasim KARACHI: Shipping activity was report at the port where three ships, Corona, North Berwick and Sapphire-X Palm oil... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (September 23, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (September 23, 2024) . ==================================== ... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (September 23, 2024) . ======================== Open ... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (September 23, 2024) .... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (September 23, 2024) .... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (September 23, 2024)... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (September 23, 2024) . ======================================= ... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Justice Mansoor objects to Practice and Procedure Ord ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah, senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court, objected to the changes made to... Updated 24 Sep, 2024 09:09am
Detailed judgment issued: SC says ECP ‘unlawfully’ denying major party its recognition ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has been asked to issue directions or orders under Article 218... Updated 24 Sep, 2024 09:15am
Reko Diq: ADB may approve 3rd-party guarantee by Feb ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has said that a third-party guarantee arrangement on Reko Diq is likely to... Updated 24 Sep, 2024 09:20am
Likely to arrive next month: Green energy initiative will be shared with Malaysia PM ISLAMABAD: Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is likely to visit Pakistan on October 2-4, 2024, on the... Updated 24 Sep, 2024 09:05am
Xi greets Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday sent a congratulatory letter to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif,... Updated 24 Sep, 2024 08:52am
‘Over-reliance on imports from China’: NA panel speaks about the challenge Standing Committee on Commerce asks Commerce Ministry to adopt successful regional trade models used by other countries Updated 24 Sep, 2024 09:27am
Lt-Gen Asim Malik made chief of ISI ISLAMABAD: Lieutenant General Asim Malik has been appointed as the Director General of the Inter-Services... Updated 24 Sep, 2024 08:52am
Concerns voiced over ‘growing misuse’ of EFS ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has expressed its concerns about the growing misuse of... Updated 24 Sep, 2024 09:11am
Covid subsidy to consumers: NA body summons KE CEO over non-payment ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s standing committee on industries and production has summoned the K-Electric CEO... Updated 24 Sep, 2024 09:18am
Import of cash USD: SBP grants ECs one-year extension KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday granted one-year extension to Exchange Companies (ECs) for the... Updated 24 Sep, 2024 09:11am
Imran Khan says PTI will start street movement ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Monday said that his... Updated 24 Sep, 2024 09:07am
Our frail economy undermines our sovereignty EDITORIAL: The two-day visit to Pakistan of a Russian delegation headed by Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk has... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Gold prices decline KARACHI: Gold prices fell from record highs locally and globally on Monday with the international bullion value... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Energy US natgas prices climb on output reductions NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 2% to a 12-week high on Monday as oil and gas producers continued to... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Palm oil futures rise on output concerns KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains on Monday for a fourth straight session, tracking strength ... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Commodities ‘Rice from Vietnam offered lowest in Indonesia’s tender’ HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the international tender from Indonesian state purchasing agency Bulog buy ... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Gold drifts near record highs NEW YORK: Gold rose on Monday and lingered near record-high levels, as bullish market sentiment after the US Federal... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR25.224 billion... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Chicago wheat rises on global crop concern HAMBURG: Chicago wheat rose again on Monday, with prices supported by concern about poor crop weather in several... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Iron ore slides on weak China demand prospects, stronger supply SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices fell on Monday as prospects of weak demand in top consumer China and firmer ... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Commodities Aluminium retreats after rate-cut driven rally LONDON: Aluminium prices hit 10-day lows on Monday on technical weakness after rallies largely driven by the US rate... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (September 23, 2024)... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Cotton & Textile Moderate business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained firm and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton ... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
‘Pakistan should promote trade, economic ties with SCO member states’ KARACHI: Pakistan needs to aggressively promote its trade, investment and economic ties with Shanghai Cooperation... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Jul-Aug: number of cellular subscribers rise to 193mn ISLAMABAD: The number of cellular subscribers increased from 192.924 million by end July to 193.098 million by end... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Industry HBL-P@SHA awards given away to exceptional IT companies ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA), the representative body of Pakistan's IT industry, hosted... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Industry Insurance sector: CCP concerned at preferential treatment to SOEs ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has expressed concern over the preferential treatment given... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
The SBP recommendations EDITORIAL: The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP’s) half fiscal year report 2023-24 was uploaded on its website on... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Companies ‘Series A’ funding round: Qist Bazaar raises $3.2m KARACHI: Qist Bazaar, Pakistan’s Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) fintech startup, has secured $3.2 million in its Series ... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Industry Naqi Bari made TMA chairman KARACHI: The Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (TMA) has elected Ather Muhammad Naqi Bari as Chairman for... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
OGDCL posts Rs208.976bn profit after tax ISLAMABAD: The Board of Directors of Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), in its meeting held on... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Industry Sindh Assembly told: Power ‘crisis’ severely impacting industry KARACHI: In a Sindh Assembly session on Monday, a parliamentary secretary admitted that the present electricity... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Taxes Officials exerting pressure to get choice postings: FBR chairman asks heads of field formations to certify/endorse action ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood has directed all heads of field formations to... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Companies Badiuddin elected ACG chief for 2024-27 term KARACHI: Badiuddin Akber CEO-Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited has been elected as the Chairman of... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Industries & Sectors AI integration in pharma: PPMA hosts workshop to highlight path to enhanced drug discovery and personalised medicine KARACHI: The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers’ Association (PPMA) organised a day-long workshop titled ‘The... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Money & Banking Yuan slows uptick amid rising trade tensions SHANGHAI: China’s yuan was little changed on Monday following a six-session rising streak, as the dollar ... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Money & Banking Dollar gains while euro weakens after PMI data NEW YORK: The euro fell against the dollar on Monday as business activity reports for the euro zone economy... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
Money & Banking Asian currencies slip BENGALURU: Singapore shares scaled a near 17-year peak on Monday and were among stock markets to gain in emerging... Published 24 Sep, 2024 03:28am
‘Fake’ purchase of coal by cement makers: Abrupt transfer of officers halts probe into Rs11bn tax fraud
Ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed arraigned on charges of ‘engaging in political activities’ among others, says ISPR