Companies PPL recognised as ‘best petroleum company’ by FPCCI KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has been conferred the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and... Published 13 Oct, 2024 07:44am
Industry SCO event: businesses voice concern over govt’s market closure decision LAHORE: The traders on Saturday expressed serious concerns over the consecutive three-day closures of markets and... Published 13 Oct, 2024 07:39am
Governor supports Bilawal’s stance on constitutional court LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s stance on ... Published 13 Oct, 2024 07:36am
Crime on rise in ICT ISLAMABAD: Despite deployment of a heavy contingent of police in the capital, the city witnessed 58 cases of car... Published 13 Oct, 2024 07:34am
Money & Banking JS Bank launches instant debit card service KARACHI: JS Bank has launched a game-changing service that allows customers to walk out with an instant debit card... Published 13 Oct, 2024 07:30am
SFA conducts major operation in Hyderabad HYDERABAD: On the directives of Director General Sindh Food Authority, Muzamil Hussain Halepoto, the Sindh Food... Published 13 Oct, 2024 07:28am
Punjab reports 149 new dengue cases LAHORE: The Punjab Health Department confirmed on Saturday that 149 new cases of dengue have been recorded across ... Published 13 Oct, 2024 07:27am
Govt taking environment-friendly measures: Maryam LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that the Punjab government was taking ... Published 13 Oct, 2024 07:19am
Constitutional matters: JUI-F proposes govt to form constitutional bench instead of Federal Constitutional Court ISLAMABAD: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) on Saturday proposed to the government to form a constitutional... Published 13 Oct, 2024 07:17am
PTI, Taliban two sides of same coin: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and the Taliban are two... Published 13 Oct, 2024 07:15am
UN warns against ‘catastrophic’ regional conflict BEIRUT: UN peacekeepers in Lebanon warned Saturday against a “catastrophic” regional conflict as Israeli forces... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
China-EU EV tariff talks in Brussels end with ‘major differences’: Beijing BEIJING: The latest negotiations over European Union tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles ended in Brussels with... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Iran sends satellites to Russia for rocket launch DUBAI: Iran has sent two locally made satellites to Russia to be put into orbit by a Russian space vehicle, the... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Nobel Peace Prize winners warn of rising risk of nuclear war TOKYO: Leaders of the group of atomic bomb survivors awarded the Nobel Peace Prize warned on Saturday that the risk... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Dar due in Karachi today ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar will visit Karachi today (Sunday) to hold meetings with the parliamentary... Updated 13 Oct, 2024 09:59am
Middle East US forces strike Islamic State group in Syria WASHINGTON: US forces have conducted air strikes against multiple Islamic State group sites in Syria, the military... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Europe Four killed after fuel station blast in Russia’s Chechnya MOSCOW: Two children were among four people who were killed on Saturday after a blast at a fuel station in the... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
IK’s sisters given into judicial remand ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Saturday, dismissed police’s request seeking further extension in ... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Middle East Lebanon says 9 killed in Israeli strikes on two villages BEIRUT: Lebanon’s health ministry said Israeli strikes on two villages Saturday, one north of Beirut and another... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Middle East Israel orders evacuation of more southern Lebanese towns BEIRUT/CAIRO: Israel ordered more evacuations and targeted a new location in northern Lebanon on Saturday, as a ... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Sindh govt to launch ‘Benazir Hari Card’ tomorrow KARACHI: Sindh government has announced to launch “Benazir Hari Card,” on October 14, 2024. The initiative is... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Bilawal seeks public feedback on amendments draft ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has shared the draft of the ... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
CM inaugurates new emergency block at Indus Hospital LAHORE: Inaugurating a new emergency block, here at Indus Hospital in Jubilee Town, the Punjab Chief Minister Maryam... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Zara Elahi granted permanent exemption from personal appearance LAHORE: A special court (Central) on Saturday granted permanent exemption from personal appearance to Zara Elahi, a... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Ahsan assails PTI for holding rally on occasion of SCO moot ISLAMABAD: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal on Saturday condemned the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s call for a protest ... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Over 5,400 students take part in SAU entry test HYDERABAD: More than 5,426 candidates from across Pakistan participated in the entry test for Sindh Agriculture... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Rain with dust storm in lower Sindh likely KARACHI: The intensified weather system in southeast Arabian Sea is likely to bring some rain with dust storm for... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
‘Modern treatment facilities available at LGH’ LAHORE: All types of diseases related to Urology are being treated in Lahore General Hospital (LGH) with the help of... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Constitutional court: Bilawal sheds light on historical roots ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari shed light on the historical roots of the... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Reimagining SCO’s role in region The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) is scheduled to hold its upcoming meeting in Pakistan. The Shanghai... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Letters ‘Israel’s ultimate target – Iran’ This is apropos two back-to-back letters to the Editor by this writer carried on Friday and yesterday. In the short... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Consulate General Indonesia celebrates signing of $10.70m pacts KARACHI: The Consulate General of the Republic of Indonesia in Karachi hosted a business dinner on 11 October 2024,... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
3-day holiday LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief (LHC) Justice Aalia Neelum on Saturday declared three-day holidays from October 14 ... Updated 13 Oct, 2024 07:55am
Industry UBG chief says SCO summit to boost trade, investment inflows KARACHI: President United Business Group (UBG) Zubair Tufail, other leaders Khalid Tawab, Hanif Gohar, and Syed... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Govt praised for terminating contracts with five IPPs KARACHI: Malik Khuda Bakhsh, Convener of FPCCI’s Standing Committee on Energy, and central member of the UBG Core... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Industry Appellate forum rejects Customs’ appeal against release of oil tanker used in fuel smuggling LAHORE: The Customs Department’s has lost its appeal against the release of an oil tanker, allegedly used for... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Grains EU wheat lower after USDA data PARIS: Euronext wheat gave up earlier gains to close lower on Friday as a US government crop report threw up few... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Grains ‘Weather is not hampering winter grain sowing, harvesting’ MOSCOW: The current weather is not hampering Russia’s winter grain sowing or harvesting, but yields in this... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Energy US natgas prices slip NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% to a two-week low on Friday as power generators burned less gas... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Grains Russia raises wheat export duty MOSCOW: Russia announced a 41% increase in its wheat export duty on Friday, as the agriculture ministry convened a... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate gains Rs300 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday increased the spot rate by Rs... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (October 12, 2024) and the forecast for Sunday (October 13, 2024).... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (October 12, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
IMF concerned at low investment in social sector Fund warns underinvestment perpetuating poverty and widening inequality across country Updated 13 Oct, 2024 03:15pm
Effective Oct 16: Substantial increase in fuel prices likely ISLAMABAD: Consumers may face a substantial increase in fuel prices, with estimates suggesting a potential rise of... Updated 13 Oct, 2024 09:28am
Anti-corruption initiative faces setback: FIA allegedly starts colluding with Discos’ officials ISLAMABAD: The government’s initiative to combat corruption in power Distribution Companies (Discos) by appointing... Updated 13 Oct, 2024 09:40am
Thar coalfield phase-II: Sindh govt sounds alarm over delay in financial close ISLAMABAD: The Sindh government has conveyed its concerns to Islamabad on possible financial implications of delay... Updated 13 Oct, 2024 09:45am
Power tools: New customs values fixed ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values on the import of 31... Updated 13 Oct, 2024 11:32am
7 PMs, India’s EAM, Iran’s VP to attend moot ISLAMABAD: Seven prime ministers, including those from China and Russia, will attend a two-day meeting of the... Updated 13 Oct, 2024 11:34am
Oct 15-16 SCO summit: PM reviews preparations ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday visited Jinnah Convention Centre to review arrangements for the... Updated 13 Oct, 2024 09:57am
Govt shares draft of proposed 26th Amendment ISLAMABAD: The government shared on Saturday a draft of the proposed 26th constitutional amendment with various... Updated 13 Oct, 2024 10:02am
China tees up fresh spending to boost economy BEIJING: China said Saturday it would issue special bonds to help its sputtering economy, signalling a spending ... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
5G spectrum auction: NERA selected for consultancy services ISLAMABAD: National Economic Research Associates Inc (NERA) – United States-based international consultancy firm,... Updated 13 Oct, 2024 10:04am
Amendments Bill: SC to take up petitions on 17th ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will take up the petitions against the proposed 26th Constitutional Amendments Bill on... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
7th meeting of Pak-KSA Bilateral Defence Industrial Forum held RAWALPINDI: The 7th meeting of the Pakistan-KSA Bilateral Defence Industrial Forum was successfully held in Riyadh ... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
World Investor Week 2024: Awareness session ‘Building Financial Capabilities of Women’ held ISLAMABAD: Zahid Latif Khan Securities (Pvt) Ltd, in collaboration with the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and Jama... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Industry QICT contradiction KARACHI: Following the recent media reports, Qasim International Container Terminal (QICT) refutes any involvement... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Commodities Gold prices see further gains KARACHI: The local gold prices saw further gains on Saturday after the global bullion value crossed $2650 per ounce,... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Focus on structural reforms EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, while talking to a group of investors led by Barclays, ... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Alternate dispute resolution committees EDITORIAL: The Sindh High Court’s (SHC’s) directive to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to withdraw all... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Celestia IT Tower: CBD completes foundation work LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) has completed the foundation work for... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Companies MoU inked between AlBaik Food Systems, GO KARACHI: The Saudi Ministry of Investment supports AlBaik’s expansion efforts in the Islamic Republic of ... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Commodities Prices of essential kitchen items show downward trend ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed a downward trend during this week past against the... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Commodities South Korea’s NOFI tenders for up to 60,000 metric tons soymeal HAMBURG: Leading South Korean animal feed maker Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) has issued an international tender to... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell on Friday to post their first weekly loss in five weeks, as a lack of ... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil surge KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose more than 2% on Friday and logged a fourth straight weekly gain, ... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Commodities Gold prices extend gains NEW YORK: Gold extended gains after the release of the latest data on US producer prices on Friday, as the US dollar... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Commodities Copper set for weekly fall on dull physical demand LONDON: Copper prices fell in London on Friday and were set for the biggest weekly decline in five weeks as a recent... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Commodities French maize harvest falls further behind PARIS: France’s maize harvest fell further behind the usual pace last week, data showed on Friday, and torrential... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (October 12, 2024)... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Commodities Soy, corn futures down CHICAGO: Soy and corn futures turned lower on Friday after the US Department of Agriculture’s supply and demand... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 36.447 ... Published 13 Oct, 2024 06:46am
320 children operated under CM’s Heart Surgery programme LAHORE: Since the launch of the 'Chief Minister's Children's Heart Surgery Program' as many as 320 innocent children... Updated 13 Oct, 2024 07:25am
Ex-ISI chief Faiz Hameed arraigned on charges of ‘engaging in political activities’ among others, says ISPR
‘Fake’ purchase of coal by cement makers: Abrupt transfer of officers halts probe into Rs11bn tax fraud