AstraZeneca to withdraw COVID vaccine globally BENGALURU: AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine due to a... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Berlin’s former mayor hurt in latest attack against politicians BERLIN: An attacker hit a former mayor of Berlin in the head with a bag in the latest in a rash of assaults against... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 08, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (May 09, 2024)... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Europe Ukraine limits energy supplies after ‘massive’ Russian strike KYIV: Ukraine on Wednesday said it was limiting power supplies across the country and warned of possible blackouts... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
South Asia Ambani and Adani dragged into India’s election rhetoric NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and election rival Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi traded barbs... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Qatari minister due today ISLAMABAD: The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, Dr Mohammed bin Abdulaziz Al-Khulaifi,... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Early setup of body ordered: PM decides to reform Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis, NAVTTC ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has decided to reform the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Counterproductive trickle-down economic effect The critique of Western universities and certain schools of thought advocating for economic models based on the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Several lawyers held during a clash with police LAHORE: The Lahore police arrested several lawyers on Wednesday during a protest demanding dismissal of cases ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
PTCL acquisition of Telenor Pak: PTCL committed to cooperating with CCP in Phase-II review ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is fully committed to cooperate with the Competition... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Maryam should give motorbikes to her own daughters “What do you think of Notification Maryam Nawaz (NMN) issuing a notification to provide free motorbikes to girls,... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Hearing of ‘Iddat’ case against IK, Bushra adjourned till 13th ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, adjourned the hearing of the “Iddat” case against Pakistan... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Any talks with Centre would be futile after Kakar’s statement: IK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday said that any negotiation with... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Marwat says won’t work with ‘senior’ PTI leaders ISLAMABAD: The firebrand Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Sher Afzal Marwat on Wednesday announced not to work... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Islamabad Electric Supply Company case: IHC issues latest order ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) observed that the federal government and its Revenue Division (FBR) engaging ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Domestic solar: the way forward—I News is circulating that the adoption of solar power on a large scale by well-to-do domestic customers in Pakistan... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Social Protection Authority being strengthened: minister LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has unveiled plans to strengthen the Social Protection... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Health sector: Mega projects worth Rs145bn in Punjab being expedited LAHORE: With focus on health sector, the PML-N-led Punjab government in a short span of time has initiated seven ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Murree hospital project: Action to be taken over Rs4bn loss: Maryam LAHORE: Expressing her severe indignation over incurring Rs 4 billion losses to the government exchequer in the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Punjab Livestock Dept: 14000 employees’ profiles digitised LAHORE: Over 14,000 employees’ profiles of the Punjab Livestock Department have been digitised through the Human... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
PTA issues International Mobile Roaming Service Guidelines ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority has issued International Mobile Roaming (IMR) Service ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Industry Transit Trade Inquiry Report: Many Customs officials facing prospect of suspension ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to suspend many Customs officials on the recommendation of the Transit... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Industry Ethiopian embassy holds ‘Ethio-Pakistan Business Forums’ KARACHI: The Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (FDRE) in Islamic Republic of Pakistan in... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
9th May to be remembered as dark day in history: President ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has stated that 9th May 2023, will always be remembered as a dark day in... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
May 9 incident: Alvi for formation of independent commission LAHORE: For a transparent trial process, former President and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Dr Arif... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Call to formulate laws to prevent cybercrimes worldwide HYDERABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Wednesday have discussed the transformative impact of the internet, leading to a... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Coca-Cola receives Governor’s Appreciation Certificate ISLAMABAD: Coca-Cola Wednesday received the Governor’s Appreciation Certificate in recognition of company’s... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Early implementation of ‘Uzbek-Afghan-Pakistan Railways’ project pledged ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Uzbekistan on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to early implementation of the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Political stability: IPI calls for national reconciliation process ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI) on Wednesday called for a national reconciliation process to restore... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
May 09 mayhem a conspiracy to target IK: PTI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) said on Wednesday that May 09 mayhem was nothing but a conspiracy to ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Substantial decrease in price of 10 kg flour LAHORE: A substantial decrease ranging from Rs500 to Rs600 has been registered in the price of a 10-kg flour bag... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Thalassemia center will be established in every division: minister LAHORE: With the theme “Empowering lives, embracing progress: equitable and accessible thalassemia treatment for... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
IHC accepts Bushra’s plea seeking transfer to jail ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, accepted founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan’s... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Meeting with all CMs shortly: PM declares ‘education emergency’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared emergency in education all over Pakistan on Wednesday, stating... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
PPP’s Rubina Khalid made BISP chairperson ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari approved the appointment of Rubina Khalid as the Chairperson of the Benazir... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
‘ICUBE-Q’ enters moon orbit ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s lunar mission (ICUBE-Q) entered the moon orbit on Wednesday. Pakistan’s historic lunar... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (May 08, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (May 08, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (May 08, 2024)... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (May 08, 2024).... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (May 08, 2024).... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (May 08, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
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 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities Gold edges lower as dollar gains BENGALURU: Gold dipped slightly on Wednesday, as a stronger dollar weighed on prices, while investors awaited US ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Energy US natgas prices edge up NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 1% to a fresh 14-week high on Wednesday on another decline in output... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Cotton & Textile Less buying interest seen on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (May 08, 2024)... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 102,725 tonnes of cargo comprising 48,447 tonnes of import cargo and 54,278... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Energy Oil prices rise NEW YORK: Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday after US oil storage data showed a larger-than-expected draw in crude... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities Iron ore futures slip BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices slipped on Wednesday amid rising inventories at Chinese ports, despite hopes for... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 18.613... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil snaps two-day winning streak SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures ended a two-day winning streak to close lower on Wednesday amid weaker prices... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures higher SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures closed higher on Wednesday for a second session amid weather concerns in key... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities Profit-taking sparked by firm dollar push down copper price LONDON: Copper prices fell on Wednesday as a firm dollar triggered profit-taking, but expectations of robust demand... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities Chicago wheat rises on global demand JAKARTA: Chicago wheat prices rose on Wednesday amid reports of demand from international buyers, while soybeans and... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities Paris wheat falls as welcome rain forecast for Russian crops HAMBURG: European wheat futures fell on Wednesday as rain was forecast for parched grain belts in southern ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Stocks Tokyo shares end down on profit-taking TOKYO: Tokyo stocks fell Wednesday on profit-taking with Nintendo and Sony down sharply and investors focused on... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Stocks China stocks retreat; property leads losses HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks fell on Wednesday, led by a decline in the property sector as market sentiment... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 closes at record high on earnings cheer PARIS: Europe’s main index ended Wednesday at a record high as investors cheered strong earnings from the likes of... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Stocks S&P 500 pauses after recent gains as investors assess rate path NEW YORK: The benchmark S&P 500 was broadly unchanged on Wednesday, pausing after a recent rally as investors... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Letters India stabbing the US-led West in the back That India facilitates the supply of mercenaries to governments in various parts of the world is a fact that has... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Energy POGEE 2024: energy sector’s ‘largest’ exhibition begins in Lahore LAHORE: The 18th edition of the ‘Pakistan Oil, Gas & Energy Exhibition’ (POGEE), the premier showcase of the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Cotton & Textile KCA organises training course on ‘fibre properties, HVI testing’ KARACHI: The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) has organised a 3-day training course on“ Fibre Properties and HVI... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Rates Equities extend losses KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed in... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Taxes Taxes on cigarettes: think tank for taking health cost into account ISLAMABAD: Capital Calling, an Islamabad-based think tank on Wednesday strongly proposed that the taxes on... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Multiple financial intermediaries: SECP simplifies process for opening accounts of retail investors ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan’s Centralized Gateway Portal (CGP) has simplified ... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Money & Banking Asian currencies fall on firm dollar BENGALURU: Asian currencies weakened against a firm dollar on Wednesday, while stock markets in the region halted... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities Sindh has procured 600,000 tons of wheat so far: CM HYDERABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has announced that the provincial Food department has procured... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities HBL and Agrilift join forces to accelerate digitisation of agri sector KARACHI: HBL, Pakistan’s leading financial institution, has entered into a strategic partnership with Agrilift, to... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities PHDEC holds webinar on dragon fruit cultivation KARACHI: Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC) hosted a webinar on the topic of ‘Unlocking... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Making the most of FDI EDITORIAL: Pakistan is so desperately thirsting for FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) that the recent visit of a... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Long on rhetoric, short on action EDITORIAL: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting in the capital of the Gambia, Banjul, said all the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Taxes Seeking stay from court against recovery: 30pc of disputed tax will be deposited with FBR under new Act ISLAMABAD: Taxpayers have to deposit 30 percent of the determined tax with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) in... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Aurangzeb meets PDA delegation ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, Wednesday, held a meeting with the Pakistan Dairy Association (PDA)... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Renewal of GSP Plus status to Pakistan: Aurangzeb praises French govt support ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of France to Pakistan Nicholas Galey, called on Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Local investors are nervous, claims Mian Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Pakistan needs drastic policy changes to turn around ailing economy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan needs drastic policy changes to turn around the ailing economy of the country and put it on the... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Commodities Punjab will use modern agricultural machinery: Minister LAHORE: The utilization of modern agricultural machinery stands as an imperative for augmenting agricultural... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Seafood exports to China reach $247.3m: PCJCCI LAHORE: China has a huge consumer market for aquatic products and is one of the largest buyers in Pakistan. The main... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Violence, arrests of lawyers in Lahore: PBC, SCBA give call for nationwide strike today ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) have called for a nationwide... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:37am
IRSA to take stock of water-sharing situation every 10 days ISLAMABAD: Indus River System Authority (IRSA) will review water sharing between provinces every 10 days and... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:15am
Issues facing newspapers will be addressed: Tarrar ISLAMABAD: The Federal government firmly stands for the promotion of print media and the issues confronted by... Updated 09 May, 2024 08:52am
May 9 riots: govt to mark ‘black day’ today ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to mark May 9 as “black day” on Thursday (today) in commemoration of the first... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:20am
Attempt made to crush PTI thru false flag operation: IK ISLAMABAD: The founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan Wednesday said a pre-planned malicious... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:20am
KE’s FCA petition: Nepra to hold public hearing today ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) will conduct a public hearing on Thursday (May... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:14am
Rs3.2trn cases stuck in courts: ‘Loopholes’ mar FBR’s legal operation: AGP Attorney General of Pakistan office raises serious concerns over FBR’s system of pursuing cases in courts Updated 09 May, 2024 11:43am
Pakistan, World Bank agree to ‘Country Partnership Framework’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the World Bank on Wednesday agreed to collaborate on a new, robust and ambitious Country... Updated 09 May, 2024 10:24am
PD finalises 5-year privatisation programme ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Division has finalized a five-year (2024-29) privatisation programme on the direction of... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:19am
Upgradation of existing/Brownfield refineries: 6-month extension proposed in policy signing ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division has proposed six months’ extension in signing of Pakistan Oil Refining Policy for... Updated 09 May, 2024 09:14am
Digitalisation: World Bank VP briefed on FBR’s initiatives ISLAMABAD: The Vice President of World Bank Martin Raiser visited the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) HQ Wednesday... Updated 09 May, 2024 10:24am
Industry Pakistan, Belarus should elevate trade ties: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, has stressed the need for Pakistan and Belarus to elevate... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends little changed MUMBAI: The Indian rupee closed nearly flat on Wednesday as expectations that the Reserve Bank of India would likely... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Money & Banking Dollar gains on rate outlook NEW YORK: The dollar gained on Wednesday as investors continued to bet on the US economy outperforming peers and was... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Money & Banking Entity rating of NRSP Microfinance Bank upgraded KARACHI: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (VIS) has upgraded the medium to long term entity ratings of NRSP... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Industry LCCI, PVTC sign MoU to develop human resources LAHORE: Lack of skilled human resources is one of the biggest problems being faced by the industrial sector. Punjab... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Industry Alibaba.com, TDAP announce series of training programmes LAHORE: Alibaba.com, a leading platform for global Business-to-Business (B2B) e-commerce, and the Trade Development... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Industry HCSTSI President for pragmatic, precise FY2024-25 budget HYDERABAD: Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani, President, Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry, emphasized... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Industry Enhanced trade ties: UBG urges all trade bodies to explore new avenues with Islamic countries KARACHI: Leaders of the United Business Group (UBG), including S M Tanveer, Zubair Tufail, Zafar Bakhtawari, Khalid... Published 09 May, 2024 03:11am
Policy for installing more than one electricity meter unchanged, says Power Division amid social media reports
Policy for installing more than one electricity meter unchanged, says Power Division amid social media reports