Saudi Arabia strengthening economic transformation plan, finance minister says RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is strengthening its commitment to a plan designed to wean the economy off oil, its finance... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:43am
Industry GPCCI workshop: Textile industry gains insights into new regulatory requirements KARACHI: The German-Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) hosted a Workshop on ‘German Supply Chain ... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:41am
Industry Murad tells KCCI: Karachi generates highest revenue due to Sindh govt’s efforts KARACHI: Sindh CM Syed Murad Ali Shah, in his meeting with a KCCI delegation, said that Karachi is the highest... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:37am
Companies Unity Foods CEO Farrukh Amin to speak at TFS 8th Edition 2024 KARACHI: Farrukh Amin, Chief Executive Officer, Unity Foods Limited, will join distinguished national &... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:36am
Industry Hub Chamber demands cut in interest rate KARACHI: President of the Hub Chamber of Commerce and Industry Yakoob H Karim, former Presidents Maqsood Ismail and... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:34am
Stocks KSE-100 Index cos: Q1 earnings down 14pc to Rs403bn YoY KARACHI: The KSE-100 Index companies posted the earnings of Rs403bn down 14 percent YoY in first quarter of FY25... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:34am
Energy KE, SBP collaborate to enable seamless bill payments via Raast KARACHI: Accelerating the digitisation of payments, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and K-Electric (KE) have made a... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:31am
Shortcomings in 26th Amendment should be reviewed: Malik LAHORE: Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmed Khan on Wednesday said that any shortcomings in the 26th Constitutional... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:28am
Taxes Taxpayers accused of defying taxation law LAHORE: In a brazen display of disregard for the law, taxpayers in Pakistan continued to defy the Federal Excise Act... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:26am
Barcodes on food labels ordered LAHORE: Secretary Price Control and Commodities Management Muhammad Ajmal Bhatti directed the Punjab Food Authority... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:25am
Companies DWP Group secures prestigious accolades LAHORE: DWP Technologies, a division of Pakistan’s leading business conglomerate, DWP Group, has secured two... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 12:23pm
Punjab CM performs groundbreaking of first public-sector cancer hospital LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif Wednesday laid the foundation stone of the largest and first ever... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:22am
Punjab govt announces plans to create green zones LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced plans to establish a protective wall of trees around Lahore as part of... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:21am
Nespak selected as consultant for LDP LAHORE: The Punjab government has selected Nespak as a consultant for the Lahore Development Plan (LDP). Punjab ... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:19am
Real Estate 18 Park Residence: groundbreaking ceremony held in Lahore LAHORE: A groundbreaking ceremony was held to mark the launch of 18 Park Residence, a pioneering residential... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:17am
PTI’s Sania Nishtar resigns from Senate seat ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Dr Sania Nishtar has quit her legislative membership against the... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:11am
Al Qadir Trust case: Bushra’s lawyer conducts cross-examination of prosecution witness ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi’s counsel on Wednesday... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:09am
One terrorist killed in Zhob ISLAMABAD: The security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in general area Sambaza, Zhob District, on... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:08am
Taxes FBR removes inspector for illegal removal of goods from customs warehouse ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has removed from services Ghulam Mustafa, Inspector Customs,... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:06am
Exporters and the IMF EDITORIAL: The Executive Committee of the National Export Development Board and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Published 31 Oct, 2024 07:01am
Raising property valuations EDITORIAL: In a significant move, the FBR has substantively increased valuations of immovable properties by up to 75... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:55am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The challenge of conspiracy theories “Interesting!” “Please stop, I am sick and tired of conspiracy theories, so let it be.” “Well, we do need... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:52am
Who truly own the IPPs? The Pakistan power system is ever in the news – unfortunately, always in the negative sense. The power tariffs are... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:50am
PSL director Sohaib, women’s cricket head Tania quits LAHORE: Pakistan Super League (PSL) Director Sohaib Sheikh and Head of Women’s Cricket, Tania Mallick, have ... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
New Hezbollah chief open to truce with Israel if offer is made BEIRUT: Hezbollah’s new leader says the beleaguered Lebanese group could agree to a ceasefire under certain terms,... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Europe Bosnia arrests 8 human-trafficking suspects SARAJEVO: Bosnian police arrested eight people suspected of being part of a human trafficking ring that smuggled at... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Middle East Iran amputates fingers of two men convicted of theft: NGOs PARIS: Iranian authorities amputated fingers of two men convicted of theft, rights groups said Wednesday, in a... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Harris fends off ‘garbage’ fallout, Trump pushes ‘cheating’ claims WASHINGTON: White House rivals Donald Trump and Kamala Harris launched a frantic last week of election campaigning... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Middle East US working on 60-day truce to end war in Lebanon BEIRUT/OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: US mediators are working on a proposal to halt hostilities between Israel and Lebanese... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
UN Council expresses ‘grave concern’ over Israel’s UNRWA ban UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council on Wednesday expressed “grave concern” over the Israeli parliament’s... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Mexico steel plant explosion kills 12 MEXICO: An explosion at a steel plant in Mexico’s central state of Tlaxcala has left at least 12 people dead, a... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Europe Germany urges compromise in EU-China EV row BERLIN: The German government on Wednesday urged the European Union and China to reach a compromise a day after... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
October Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Muhammad Furrukh, Consultant Oncologist & Hematologist Shifa International Hospital, Islamabad Breast Cancer, a leading cause of cancer & related deaths in Pakistan. You should be aware of the following... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 08:07am
October Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. M. Wasim Sattar, Consultant Medical Oncologist Assistant Professor, Ibn-e-Siena Hospital & Research Institute, Multan Every woman needs to know the facts, when it comes to breast cancer, every woman is at risk but we need to remember,... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 08:10am
October Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. M Tahir Bashir, Consultant Medical Oncologist Faisalabad Medical University, Faisalabad and Affiliated Hospitals Raising awareness about breast cancer is essential because it directly impacts early detection & treatment... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 08:06am
October Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Abbas Ilyas, Consultant Radiation Oncologist Head of the Department, IRNUM Hospital, Peshawar Early detection is the key to saving lives. Mammography once a year for all women above 40 years of age. Copyright... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 08:07am
October Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Dr. Hassan Pervez, Consultant Hematologist & Oncologist Diplomat American Board, National Hospital & Medical Centre, Lahore Early detection of breast cancer, through regular self examination & yearly mammogram is crucial in the fight... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 08:09am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (October 30, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (October 31, 2024)... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Climate change-related threats: Speakers for effective regional cooperation ISLAMABAD: Speakers at an international conference, while calling for effective regional cooperation to deal with... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
SAU, SFA join hands to ensure safe, high-quality food for Sindh HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam and the Sindh Food Authority (SFA) have entered a partnership... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Progress on airport outsourcing plan reviewed ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar chaired the 13th meeting of the Steering Committee ... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Ahsan Iqbal emphasised strengthening regional collaboration to enhance climate advocacy efforts ISLAMABAD: A preparatory meeting for COP29 was convened today under the chairmanship of the Minister for Planning,... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Police Executive Board holds meeting at CPO LAHORE: A meeting of the Police Executive Board was held at the Central Police Office under the chairmanship of... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
PM condemns Israel for obstructing UNRWA’s operations in occupied Palestine ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif condemned Israel on Wednesday for obstructing the United Nations Relief and... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
'National Action Plan for Health Security' discussed LAHORE: A delegation along with the CEO National Institute of Health met Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Toshakhana case: NAB issued notice on Nawaz’s plea to transfer reference back to NAB ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Wednesday issued notice to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) ... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
LGH constitutes body to provide medical facilities to prisoners LAHORE: A seven-member committee consisting of senior doctors of the Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has been... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Imaan Mazari, husband: IHC suspends ATC’s order of physical remand ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday suspended the Anti-Terrorism Court’s order of three-day... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Plea against granting of physical remand of Swati: IHC annoyed over ATC judge for hearing at night time ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) expressed annoyance over the Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) judge Abual Hasnat... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
EPA designates specific areas as 'air pollution hotspots' LAHORE: The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Punjab has designated specific areas of Lahore as "air pollution... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Petition against 26th constitutional amendment as objection case: CJ LHC asks petitioner to furnish details of similar matter pending before SC LAHORE: The Chief Justice Lahore High Court on Wednesday hearing a petition against the 26th constitutional ... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
CCP to take up issue of pending court cases/stay orders with AGP ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Finance and Revenue Ali Pervaiz Malik Wednesday assured the Competition Commission of... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Bilawal congratulates new office-bearers of SCBA ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has extended his heartiest congratulations... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
ATC grants bail to 532 PTI workers in various cases ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) granted bail to 532 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers on Wednesday and... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Shehbaz arrives in Qatar DOHA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday arrived in Doha on two-day official visit at the invitation of Amir... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Major, 2 soldiers martyred KARACHI: A Pakistan Army major and two soldiers were martyred during an intelligence-based operation (IBO) in Khyber... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
CJP appoints Justice Mansoor as SC ADR body head KARACHI: Supreme Court senior puisne judge Justice Mansoor Ali Shah was nominated as the chairman of the Alternate... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Attack on Justice Isa in London: Authorities ordered to block CNICs, passports of attackers ISLAMABAD: Condemning the attack on former chief justice Qazi Faez Isa in London, Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Overseas Pakistanis: President signs bill for creation of special courts ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan Asif Ali Zardari has signed a bill establishing special courts for property matters... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
The scientific revolution’s call to rulers The scientific and technological revolution that began after World War II has fundamentally reshaped global... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 07:53am
Solar showdown: the untold power play behind Pakistan’s energy revolution—II Residential net metered solarization, Considering that the domestic net-metered solar systems are contributing only... Updated 01 Nov, 2024 04:11pm
CM for starting ‘climate diplomacy’ with India to tackle smog challenge LAHORE: Expressing concern over the issue of smog, Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has reiterated her call of... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Rates PSX turns bearish KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday opened on a positive note hitting new highest-ever intraday high,... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Letters ‘President Xi’s shared prosperity model’ This is apropos two back-to-back letters to Editor titled “President Xi’s shared prosperity model” carried by... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 07:47am
Stocks Wall St gains as Alphabet lifts Nasdaq to fresh record high NEW YORK: US stock indexes advanced on Wednesday, with the tech-heavy Nasdaq rising to a record high, as investors... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Stocks FTSE 100 falls after Labour’s first budget LONDON: The UK’s FTSE 100 fell to an over two-month low on Wednesday, dragged down by the healthcare sector, while... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Stocks China and HK stocks drop as US election risks loom HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks dipped on Wednesday, with investors cautious ahead of the US election, while... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Stocks Nikkei closes at 2-week peak as tech shares track Nasdaq TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose to a two-week closing high on Wednesday, as technology stocks tracked the... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Commodities Copper falls with stronger dollar LONDON: Copper prices fell on Wednesday with a stronger dollar while traders braced for a neck-to-neck US... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 143,695 tonnes of cargo comprising 81,158 tonnes of import cargo and 62,537... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (October 30, 2024)... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Cotton & Textile Stable trend on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Energy Oil prices rebound NEW YORK: Oil prices rebounded on Wednesday, rising more than 2% after data showed US crude and gasoline inventories... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
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 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (October 30, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (October 30, 2024) . ====================================... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (October 30, 2024) . ======================== Open ... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (October 30, 2024) .... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 30, 2024) .... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (October 30, 2024)... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (October 30, 2024) . =======================================... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Scope highlighted for increasing trade with Maldives KARACHI: Pakistan’s High Commissioner to Maldives Faisal Rasul Lodhi, while highlighting the potential for ... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
PBIF chief seeks strengthening of rupee KARACHI: President, Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Khawaja Mehboob ur Rehman urged the Finance Minister Muhammad... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Need stressed to enhance manpower export in hospitality sector KARACHI: Pakistan's government, in collaboration with the private sector, could provide training in various skills ... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
National trade policy ineffective in simplifying tariff structure: report ISLAMABAD: The National Tariff Policy (2019-24) was a step in the right direction but remained ineffective in... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Taxes KPRA launches monitoring & enforcement drive PESHAWAR: As the wedding season kicks off and winter approaches, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) has... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
Commodities Gold prices hit a new high KARACHI: The local gold prices hit a new high on Wednesday after the global market reached record-breaking levels,... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
LSM negativity falls to 0.19pc: C/A surplus drops to $98m in Q1 Finance Division in its monthly economic update and outlook for October says economy has demonstrated sustained recovery during first quarter of fiscal year 2025 Updated 31 Oct, 2024 03:06pm
PM for keeping momentum to develop strong economic partnership with KSA RIYADH: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met with the Saudi Investment Minister Engr Khalid bin Abdulaziz... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:32am
Rs91bn short of target: Q1 tax collection stands at Rs2.563trn ISLAMABAD: Following change in macroeconomic figures, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has faced a shortfall of... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 03:05pm
Fuel adjustments on QTAs, FCAs: Nepra explains how positive financial impact will be reversed ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) said on Wednesday the positive financial impact... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 03:06pm
UEP seeks Rs6.213bn from CPPA-G to clear debt ISLAMABAD: UEP Wind Power Limited has approached CPPA-G for Rs 6.213 billion to clear its mandatory financial... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:16am
KSA adds $600m to $2.2bn investment RIYADH: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Wednesday announced to add another $600 million to its recently announced ... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
PIA privatisation set to conclude today ISLAMABAD: The long-awaited privatisation of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is set to conclude today... Published 31 Oct, 2024 06:18am
First consignment of tractors reaches Tanzania ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has started export of tractors to an African country, Tanzania, with the first consignment of... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 03:05pm
Oct 31st deadline: TDS CC issues stern warning to non-filer traders KARACHI: Naeem Mir, Chief Coordinator of the Tajir Dost Scheme at the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), has issued a... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:34am
$120m earned through export of surplus sugar ISLAMABAD: The country has earned approximately $120 million through the export of surplus sugar, according to the... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:36am
SECP proposes ‘Islamic Financial Services Act’ ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed a new law i.e. Islamic Financial... Updated 31 Oct, 2024 09:16am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion