Energy KE crackdown on power thieves in Gulistan-e-Johar KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) continues its crackdown against power theft and non-payment of bills. In collaboration with... Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:05am
Literature ‘Jinnah’s vision not for theocracy but for a progressive Pakistan’ ISLAMABAD: The 9th “Adab Festival Pakistan”, hosted by the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) in... Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:04am
Industry Ambassador of Pakistan to US visits TDAP KARACHI: The Ambassador of Pakistan to US, Rizwan Saeed Sheikh called on Chief Executive of Trade Development... Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:01am
SNGPL’s senior PRO retires LAHORE: Awais Ahmed Bajwa, Senior Public Relations Officer of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), retired on... Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:00am
Companies IT infrastructure: PTCL partners with IBM & GBM Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s leading ICT services provider, has... Published 24 Dec, 2024 09:00am
Sindh, Punjab join hands to enhance social protection programmes KARACHI: Sindh and Punjab on Monday joined hands to enhance social protection programs, aiming to create a unified... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:58am
Gender-based violence: Sindh govt launches one-stop protection centre for women survivors HYDERABAD: The Sindh government has inaugurated a One-Stop Protection Centre (OSPC) in Hyderabad to provide... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:42am
Energy KATI opposes gas tariff hike recommendation by Ogra KARACHI: The President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Junaid Naqi, has strongly opposed ... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:41am
Companies CCP allows Nishat Hotels to acquire Nishat Hospitality ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the application from Nishat Hotels and... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:39am
Alleged rigging in NA-46: IHC stays proceedings of newly-formed ET ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday stayed the proceedings of the newly-formed election tribunal,... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:34am
Election tribunal upholds JUI-F MPA’s win QUETTA: The Election Tribunal on Monday dismissed a plea filed by Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) candidate... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:32am
SECP issues updated list of 37 firms involved in unauthorised business ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued an updated list of 37 companies... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:30am
Minorities’ key challenges: IRR chief announces initiatives ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Institute of Research & Reforms (IRR) and Rehman Malik Foundation, Ali Rehman Malik... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:29am
Health minister visits Gangaram Hospital LAHORE: On the instructions of former Prime Minister of Pakistan and President of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:26am
Senate panel discusses ‘unofficial visa restriction’ issue ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development focused on thorough... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:24am
PR considering launching Lahore-Karachi train service ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Railways (PR) is considering launching a new train service between Lahore and Karachi on the... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:19am
PBF urges minister to present actionable roadmap for 2025 KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has urged Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb to present a clear and... Published 24 Dec, 2024 08:18am
China Century Steel Mills: Authorities told to iron out land prices, other problems ISLAMABAD: In line with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s directives to remove all barriers impeding industrial... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:33am
SECP directs listed companies to disclose gender pay gap data in annual reports ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has expressed concern that despite extensive... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:31am
CJP underscores need for unity, respect for all faiths ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi on Monday underscored the need for unity and respect for all... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:29am
Commodities Local gold, silver prices remain steady KARACHI: The local gold and silver prices held steady on Monday, following the unmoved global market, traders said.... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:28am
Israel acknowledges it killed Haniyeh in Tehran OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Defence Minister Israel Katz on Monday acknowledged that Israel had killed former Hamas chief... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:17am
Money & Banking Bank holiday KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed on December 25, 2024 (Wednesday) being public holiday ... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:15am
USA Biden commutes almost all federal death sentences WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden on Monday commuted the death sentences of 37 of the 40 federal inmates on death... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:13am
Letters Govt-PTI talks begin: a positive development It is indeed heartening to note that the government and opposition (Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf or PTI) have started a... Published 24 Dec, 2024 07:11am
AI revolution in corporate law The legal industry is on the cusp of a major transformation as generative artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes the... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 07:44am
The future of Indus Water Treaty “Thousands have lived without love, not one without water.” - W.H. Auden, “First Things First” The Indus... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:58am
A fragile economy EDITORIAL: Dr Hafiz Pasha while speaking in an Aaj Television programme expressed serious reservations over ... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:53am
US and its double standards EDITORIAL: Months after sanctioning three Chinese companies, including a research institute, accusing them of... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:49am
Stocks S&P 500, Dow dip in choppy trade NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow fell on Monday in holiday-thinned trading after a stopgap government funding... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 inches up as Novo Nordisk surges FRANKFURT: Europe’s STOXX 600 closed slightly higher at the start of a holiday-shortened week, as a spike in Novo... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Sindh must learn from Punjab’s experience: ICIMOD LAHORE: The International Center for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), appreciating the Punjab government in... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
PTI’s first demand is release of Imran: Bhachar LAHORE: The opposition leader in the Punjab Assembly, Malik Ahmad Khan Bhachar, has said that the Pakistan... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Madrassa bill: Shujaat lauds Fazl’s role LAHORE: Former prime minister and Pakistan Muslim League-Q (PML-Q) president Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has ... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Empowered Women Prosperous Pakistan: Muhammad Kamran Khan Tessori Governor Sindh TEXT: 22nd December is National Working Women's Day that in fact, marks the struggle of working women in every ... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Empowered Women Prosperous Pakistan: Syed Murad Ali Shah Chief Minister Sindh TEXT: Women are an essential part of our society, demonstrating their abilities and skills in all walks of life.... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Empowered Women Prosperous Pakistan: Shaheena Shair Ali Minister Women Development Department Government of Sindh TEXT: National Working Women's Day 22nd December, 2024 Since I took over the office of Minister Women Development... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Empowered Women Prosperous Pakistan: Justice Shahnawaz Tariq (R) Provincial Ombudsman (Mohtasib) Sindh TEXT: “The Protection against Harassment of Women at the Workplace” National Working Women's Day 22nd December,... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Qatar and Jordan pledge support to Syria DAMASCUS: Qatar is ready to invest in Syria’s energy sector and ports, the de facto Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Kabul hails Saudi decision to resume activities at Afghanistan embassy KABUL: The Afghan foreign ministry on Monday welcomed Saudi Arabia’s decision to resume its diplomatic operations... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Netanyahu tells Israel parliament ‘some progress’ on Gaza hostage deal JERUSALEM: Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told lawmakers on Monday that “some progress” had been... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Imbalanced balance of payments There has been celebration about the surplus of USD 944 million from July to November 2024 in the current account... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 07:38am
The road to hell… The government and the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf (PTI) have finally, after much toing and froing, come to an... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 07:42am
Interim bail of Omar Ayub extended in 10 cases ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorist Court (ATC), on Monday, extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Two passengers killed in Kurram ISLAMABAD: The restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa region of Kurram, Monday, witnessed yet another horrific day as two... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
MoF celebrates event related to Christmas ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance, Government of Pakistan, hosted a special cake cutting ceremony in connection ... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sufism requires a way of life that few can afford today “To be or not to be an elite.” “You crazy! We aren’t Sufis!” “That’s some reference! Sufism requires a... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Bilawal vows to introduce ‘Bill of Digital Rights’ HYDERABAD: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has once again emphasized the urgency of... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Govt asks PTI to present demands in next round ISLAMABAD: The long-awaited negotiations between the federal government and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) have... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Al-Qadir Trust case: AC puts off verdict till Jan 6th ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Monday deferred the announcement of its reserved verdict on the Al-Qadir ... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Stocks China stocks mixed as banks rally HONG KONG: China stocks ended mixed on Monday following two weeks of decline, lifted by banks and energy shares as... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei gains on Wall Street’s lead TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average gained on Monday, buoyed by Wall Street’s Friday rally. The Nikkei climbed... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Over 3,000 North Korean soldiers killed, wounded in Kursk: Zelensky KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Monday that over 3,000 North Korean soldiers have been killed or... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Russian delegation invites Iran’s president to visit DUBAI: A Russian delegation met Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian in Tehran on Monday, Iranian news agencies said,... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
China says it has given info, documents in probe of cut Baltic Sea cables BEIJING: China said on Monday it had provided information and documents for an open investigation into the severing... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Qatar threatens to stop EU gas sales if fined under due diligence law LONDON: Qatar would stop shipping gas to the European Union if member states strictly enforce a new law on forced... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (December 23, 2024) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 24, 2024)... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (December 23, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (December 23, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (December 23, 2024)... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (December 23, 2024).... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (December 23, 2024).... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (December 23, 2024). ======================== Open Bid... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
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 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (December 23, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
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 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Commodities Gold eases as US dollar, yields rise in thin trade NEW YORK: Gold prices edged lower in a subdued holiday-season trading on Monday, weighed down by a robust dollar and... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate increases by Rs200 to Rs17,500 LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Monday increased the spot rate by Rs200 per... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (December 23, 2024)... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Energy Oil prices ease on surplus concerns NEW YORK: Oil prices edged lower on Monday on concerns about a supply surplus next year and strengthened dollar, in... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 427,121 tonnes of cargo comprising 239,280 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Commodities Copper prices edge up in thin trade LONDON: Copper prices edged higher in London on Monday, recovering from last week’s fall below recent technical... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Energy US natgas prices ease after hitting 23-month high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged down on Monday from a near 23-month high in volatile trading, as short-term... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Rates Recovery gains pace on PSX KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on strong positive note with... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
EFS, money laundering: PCA South uncovers another Rs478m scam KARACHI: Post Clearance Audit (PCA) South has uncovered another Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) and money... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 09:39am
Power Div asked to review base load requirements ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed Power Division to comprehensively review the base load power... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 09:38am
KP to deploy special force to secure Parachinar Road PESHAWAR: The 19th meeting of the Cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was held here on Monday under the chairmanship of... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 09:20am
Taxes Punjab govt extends scope of SSTR to 2 more sectors LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has extended the scope of its single sales tax return to two additional... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Money & Banking Yuan inches lower SHANGHAI: China’s yuan inched lower against the dollar and continued hovering near a key threshold on Monday as a... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Ringgit rebounds after 10-day losing streak BENGALURU: The Malaysian ringgit and Indonesian rupiah rose on Monday as Asian markets breathed a sigh of relief... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Money & Banking Indian rupee slips to all-time low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee weakened to its lifetime low on Monday, pressured by weakness in the offshore Chinese yuan... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Money & Banking Dollar hovers close to 2-year high NEW YORK: The dollar advanced after a drop in the prior session while the euro edged lower on Monday, as market ... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Commodities Iron ore rises on expectations of Chinese pre-holiday restocking BEIJING: Iron ore futures rose on Monday, aided by expectations of restocking by steelmakers in top consumer China,... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Commodities Japan rubber futures ends lower in thin trade SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged lower on Monday as trading thinned ahead of the year-end, while investors... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Commodities Palm oil rebounds on Dalian soyoil, bargain-buying KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures bounced back on Monday, after six consecutive losing sessions, lifted by... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Phase-II of Honahar scholarship programme launched: Punjab CM says economic indicators signal steady momentum LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that the country’s economic indicators are on a... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 09:24am
Greenfield tyre project: IFC, local banks providing up to $50.2m in financing: Schehzad ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Finance Minister Khurram Schehzad has stated that the Greenfield tyre manufacturing... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
Industry suffers as ADAT remains non-functional ISLAMABAD: The domestic industry is facing severe challenges due to the non- appointment of members at the... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 09:22am
President, PM agree to consult stakeholders on legal matters ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reaffirmed their commitment to move... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 09:25am
Deletion of schemes from PSDP: Power Div initiates probe against NTDC ISLAMABAD: Power Division has initiated inquiry against National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) for... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 09:40am
Senate panel to consider tax laws bill today ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (today) to consider... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 03:28pm
Military courts: UK, too, reacts to civilians’ trial ISLAMABAD: Following the European Union’s response, the United Kingdom (UK) government has also reacted to... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 03:28pm
Saudi Arabia was top buyer of Russian fuel oil and VGO in November MOSCOW: Saudi Arabia was the top destination for Russian sea-borne fuel oil and vacuum gasoil (VGO) exports in... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
High returns to benefit investors, spur jobs: Aleem ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Board of Investment, Privatisation and Communications, Abdul Aleem Khan has said for... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 03:28pm
Jul-Nov FY25: Foreign borrowing, including $1.03bn from IMF, falls YoY Economic Affairs Division's data shows government budgeted time deposits of $9 billion Updated 24 Dec, 2024 03:30pm
Industry Password change every two months: LCCI voices concern on FBR’s new policy LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has raised concerns regarding the Federal Board of Revenue’s... Published 24 Dec, 2024 06:33am
JI voices concerns over water shortages in Karachi KARACHI: The city’s water situation has reached “alarming” levels, JI opposition leader in the City Council,... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 08:59am
Real Estate Gulzar-e-Hijri: FGEHA generates Rs600m through auction for commercial properties ISLAMABAD: Federal Government Employees Housing Authority’s successful auction of commercial properties in... Updated 24 Dec, 2024 08:36am