Trump asks court to delay hush money sentencing WASHINGTON: US President-elect Donald Trump on Monday urged a judge to delay the sentencing set for Friday in his ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 08:31am
Europe European leaders hit back in Musk meddling row LONDON: European leaders expressed growing frustration with tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday, as a major row... Published 07 Jan, 2025 08:29am
NA body not happy with performance of PPAF ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety on Monday while... Published 07 Jan, 2025 08:24am
Wapda chief orders early completion of Mohmand Dam LAHORE: Wapda Chairman Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (r) has directed project management for early completion of Mohmand... Published 07 Jan, 2025 08:21am
AK holds Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) events for orphans KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi recently hosted a series of storytelling and character-building competitions themed ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 08:19am
Industry TDAP engages Deputy HC of BD for enhancing bilateral trade KARACHI: Sheryar Taj, Secretary TDAP, called on the Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh in Karachi, S. M. ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 08:18am
MENA Dubai’s inclusion in Global Power City Index a ‘clear signal for Pakistani investors’ Dubai was ranked eighth worldwide and first in the Middle East in the Global Power City Index 2024 (GPCI) for the... Published 07 Jan, 2025 07:37am
N Korea fires missile as Blinken warns of Russia cooperation SEOUL: North Korea on Monday fired a missile as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited South Korea, where he... Published 07 Jan, 2025 07:32am
White-collar crime as new normal in Pakistan The pervasive nature of corruption in Pakistan (ranking at 133 out of 180 countries corruption perception index and... Published 07 Jan, 2025 07:12am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: We watch PTV as the channel that gives us the truth? “What is your source of news these days?” “I used to watch Western news channels but a few weeks ago a Western... Published 07 Jan, 2025 07:06am
Letters Karachi: North Nazimabad’s crumbling streets Once regarded as one of the city’s most desirable residential areas, North Nazimabad is now facing a severe ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 07:01am
Europe Two Baltic Sea telecoms cables repaired after suspected sabotage HELSINKI: Two telecoms cables connecting Estonia and Finland under the Baltic Sea have been repaired after suspected... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:59am
Middle East WFP condemns Israeli attack on its Gaza convoy GENEVA: The UN World Food Programme said on Monday that Israeli forces had opened fire on one of its convoys in the... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:53am
Europe France’s Sarkozy on trial over alleged Kadhafi financing pact PARIS: Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy went on trial Monday charged with accepting illegal campaign ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:49am
Grand operation against land mafia ordered LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed a grand operation across the province to reclaim... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:37am
Industry LCCI welcomes visit of UAE President LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has termed UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:37am
Maryam distributes Honhar scholarship cheques LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif attended Honhar Scholarship Programme ceremony held at Bahauddin... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:37am
CM announces package for students: ‘Chinese company may establish e-bike manufacturing unit in Punjab’ LAHORE: Announcing a package for students aiming to empower the youth through education and technology, Punjab Chief... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:37am
Voting for HBL-PSL ‘Fans’ Choice Awards’ starts LAHORE: The voting process for the much-awaited ‘HBL-PSL Fans’ Choice Awards’ has started on Monday with the... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:37am
Upgraded Gaddafi Stadium to be ready by 25th LAHORE: The ongoing upgradation of the Gaddafi Stadium will be completed by January 25, Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:37am
Squash: Adnan wins British Junior Open U13 title LAHORE: Pakistan celebrates an extraordinary moment in squash history as Sohail Adnan, the nation’s rising star,... Published 07 Jan, 2025 06:36am
Dismissal of senior flight steward: LHC suspends operation of ombudsman’s decision LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday suspended the operation of a decision by the federal ombudsman regarding the... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (January 06, 2025) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 07, 2025)... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Europe Macron urges ‘realistic’ expectations from Ukraine on territory PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron called on Ukraine Monday to have “realistic” expectations on territory ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Africa Over 30m in need of aid in war-torn Sudan: UN PORT SUDAN: More than 30 million people, over half of them children, are in need of aid in Sudan after twenty months... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
ICMAP releases ‘Economic Outlook’, proposes key priority actions KARACHI: The Research and Publications Department of the Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 08:48am
‘Green Tractor Scheme’ Punjab govt delivers 3,973 tractors LAHORE: The Punjab government has delivered 3,973 tractors under the “Punjab Green Tractor Programme” with 9,500... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
UET Peshawar hosts ‘Auto Show 2025’ PESHAWAR: The Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Engineering & Technology Peshawar organized a... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
NA panel reviews PSQCA’s performance ISLAMABAD: The meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Science and Technology was held on Monday ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
KP revenue mobilisation programme: World Bank gives exceptional approval for time extension, restructuring ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s country director for Pakistan has provided exceptional approval for the proposed time... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 08:45am
Ex-CJP Khawaja contests SC’s fine verdict ISLAMABAD: Former chief justice of Pakistan (CJP) Jawad S Khawaja challenged the apex court’s verdict to impose Rs... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Two police officers martyred in Lakki Marwat PESHAWAR: Two police officers were martyred in a terrorist attack in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Lakki Marwat district.... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Parliamentary body informed: Sewage being directly discharged into Rawal Dam ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee was informed on Monday that untreated sewage from Bani Gala is being discharged... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Afghan embassy says concerned at ‘detention of 800 nationals’ ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Afghanistan in Pakistan on Monday expressed its deep concern over the recent detention of... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
US to end curbs on Indian N-entities to boost energy ties NEW DELHI: The US government is in the process of removing restrictions on Indian nuclear entities, National ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
WCLA to complete conservation of Bradlaugh Hall LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) will complete the conservation of Bradlaugh Hall, a historic... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Pragmatic mutual cooperation good for Pak-US ties: experts ISLAMABAD: The NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) organised a keynote address on “Pak-US Relations” by... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Senior official of German embassy found dead ISLAMABAD: A senior official of the German Embassy on Monday was found dead in his apartment in the Diplomatic... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
IK will be released after submitting original receipts: Ahsan Iqbal KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal and Sindh Minister for Planning and Development... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
NA panel opposes govt bill aimed at allowing dual nationals to resume their Pak nationality ISLAMABAD: Majority members of a parliamentary body on Monday strongly opposed a government bill seeking to allow... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Centre, Sindh ‘decide’ to revive PSM jointly KARACHI: The federal and Sindh governments on Monday decided to revive the Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) on 700 acres ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Opposition in Sindh PA raises the alarm about worsening education crisis KARACHI: The opposition raised alarms in the Sindh Assembly on Monday over the worsening education crisis, warning ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Aurangzeb spells out challenges of rapid population growth ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Population Council led by President Dr Rana Hajjeh called on Federal Minister for Finance... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 08:43am
What ails Kurram? Kurram Agency has once again been in the news for all the wrong reasons. A series of land dispute/sectarian clashes... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 07:27am
Rates Stocks end in the red KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday remained under pressure and closed in red zone due to selling as the... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
IHC declares Toshakhana-II a case for further probe ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) declared that case of Toshakhana-II is the case of further inquiry. A... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Aleema says IK has rejected rumours of backdoor contacts ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan, on Monday, rejected the... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
26th Amendment: SCBA urged to back full-court hearing demand ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) President Mian Muhammad Rauf Atta has been urged to support the... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 09:24am
Court directs police to arrest KP CM ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday directed police to arrest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Chief Minister Ali Amin ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
PPP-PML(N) ‘rift’ widens ISLAMABAD: Political tensions between Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Review of the IMF programme This is the appropriate time to review progress on implementation of the reforms committed to the IMF in the new IMF... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 07:22am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (January 06, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (January 06, 2025). ======================================= Offset... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 06, 2025).... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (January 06, 2025).... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (January 06, 2025). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (January 06, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 210,220 tons of cargo comprising 128,516 Tons of import cargo and 81,704 ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Stocks Nikkei slips more than 1pc on 1st trading day of 2025 TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average slipped more than 1% on the first trading day of 2025 on Monday as investors... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Stocks China stocks fall to three-month low HONG KONG: Chinese stocks extended losses on Monday to three-month lows despite authorities’ efforts to shore up... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Stocks Europe shares rev up as auto sector jumps FRANKFURT: European markets closed higher on Monday, as investor optimism was fuelled by a report suggesting that US... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Stocks Wall St hits one-week high after report of selective Trump tariffs NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Monday to one-week highs as optimism around AI boosted semiconductor... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 24.565 billion... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Commodities Gold prices drop KARACHI: Gold prices saw a noticeable drop on Monday, reflecting a global market slide, traders said. Gold prices... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Commodities Gold steadies as higher yields offset soft dollar NEW YORK: Gold prices held steady on Monday as rising US Treasury yields countered support from a weak US dollar,... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Commodities Iron ore drops to over one-month low SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures extended declines to hit their lowest in more than a month on Monday, as hot metal ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Cotton & Textile Low trade volume on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday was tight and the trading volume was low after the publication of the... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (January 06, 2025)... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Energy Oil prices edge up to 12-week high on US winter storm NEW YORK: Oil prices edged up to a 12-week high on Monday as a winter storm boosted demand for energy to heat US... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Commodities Cocoa rises on tightening supply LONDON: Cocoa futures on Monday were boosted by concerns dry weather in West Africa could exacerbate tight supplies,... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Commodities Japan rubber futures slump to lowest in over a month SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures tumbled to their lowest in more than a month on Monday, as growing trade tensions... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Commodities Palm slips on poor demand from India KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slipped on Monday, pressured by weak demand from key destination market,... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Energy US natural gas prices jump 9pc as winter storms boost heating demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures soared 9% in volatile trade on Monday as winter storms battered the eastern half of... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Base effect, likely energy price hike: Inflation likely to surge in H2FY25 ISLAMABAD: Inflation has come down sharply, but is expected to remain volatile and increase in the remaining two... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 03:25pm
Appointment of VCs in 23 KP varsities hit by CM-governor tussle ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Subcommittee on Education was told on Monday that appointment of full-time vice... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 09:20am
Mutual fund ‘Investment Plans’: SECP specifies new requirements ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has further strengthened the regulatory... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 08:57am
ATIR rejects e-scanned signatures of overseas Pakistani ISLAMABAD: The Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) Islamabad has issued an order against an overseas Pakistani... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 09:25am
Trade remains suspended due to KKH blockade KHAPLU, (Gilgit Baltistan): The main highway connecting Pakistan to China in the mountainous Gilgit Baltistan (GB)... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Tax evasion: FBR seeks data from different countries ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has processed 30 requests received from international tax... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 08:54am
Commodities Copper jumps as dollar drops on report of limits on US tariffs LONDON: Copper prices jumped on Monday as the dollar fell after a report said US President-elect Donald Trump’s... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Taxes PITB begins process for e-auction of vehicle numbers LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), in collaboration with the Punjab Excise and Taxation... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Debt stocks hit Rs70.37trn mark by Nov-end KARACHI: The federal government’s total debt stocks reached Rs 70.37 trillion mark by the end of November 2024,... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 08:56am
Taxes FTO Lahore resolves 2442 complaints in 2024 LAHORE: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Lahore office made significant strides in providing relief to taxpayers in... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Inflation and exports EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) released two major macroeconomic data that are positive – inflation... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 07:19am
Financial fallout of internet shutdowns EDITORIAL: Amidst all the high-sounding goals of the government’s much-touted Uraan Pakistan initiative, the one... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 07:21am
Money & Banking Indian rupee hits record low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee declined to its lifetime low on Monday, hurt by a persistent bearish outlook on the South... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Money & Banking Dollar falls sharply NEW YORK: The US dollar was lower on Monday in volatile trading after conflicting reports about how aggressive... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Money & Banking Asian currencies weaken BENGALURU: Emerging Asian currencies struggled for momentum against a resilient dollar on Monday, while stock ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Commodities Rice export to BD: TCP receives 11 bids KARACHI: The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has received 11 bids for the supply of 50,000 metric tons of long... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
SIFC playing pivotal role in country’s economy: PBF KARACHI: Senior Vice President of the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) Amna Munawwar Awan said the Special Investment... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
PIA expands domestic, int’l flight operations significantly ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Monday announced a significant expansion of its domestic and... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Al-Qadir Trust case: Verdict against IK, his spouse deferred again ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Monday again deferred the announcement of its reserved verdict of the ... Published 07 Jan, 2025 05:55am
Downstream oil sector deregulation: OCAC refuses to endorse any future road map ISLAMABAD: The Oil Companies Advisory Committee (OCAC) has issued a strong statement, asserting that the oil... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 12:53pm
Exim Bank’s revival top priority: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that revival of Export and... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 03:25pm
PM’s package approved: ECC sanctions Rs1.679bn for USC’s expenses ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved continuation of the Prime Minister’s... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 09:22am
Human traffickers: Confiscate all their assets, PM orders FIA Issues directives to the authorities concerned to develop an awareness campaign against illegal migration Updated 07 Jan, 2025 09:26am
Ramzan Sugar Mills case: Hearing against Shehbaz, Hamza now set for 13th LAHORE: The proceedings before an anti-corruption court in the Ramzan Sugar Mills case against Prime Minister ... Updated 07 Jan, 2025 06:47am