Canada’s capital rocked by treason allegations OTTAWA: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Monday ceded to opposition pressure to expand a public inquiry ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
PM discusses proposed budget with President ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Tuesday, called on President Asif Ali Zardari and discussed the upcoming... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
President underscores need for ‘reasonable’ price of wheat ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for providing a reasonable wheat price, making timely ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
IGP prisons, Superintendent Adiala Jail, Colonel: PTI will file petition, says Imran ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Tuesday, said that the... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Asylum seekers will not get passports ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will not issue passports to its citizens who have taken refuge abroad in a bid to get asylum in... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Eid-ul-Azha holidays ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has sent a summary on Tuesday to the Prime Minister’s Secretariat proposing the... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Foreign policy towards India‘Unilateral change’ not acceptable: PTI ISLAMABAD: The beleaguered opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday said that any unilateral change in... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Tarar launches ceremony of National Security & Foreign Policy report ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Attaullah Tarar emphasized the priority of foreign policy in his address at... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Railways reduces fares by 25pc ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR) in a bid to facilitate commuters has announced to reduce fares by 25 percent for... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
PTI rejects composition of standing committees ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Tuesday, rejected the composition of the standing committees in the upper... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Cabinet clears DNP Act: Paperless governance, digitisation of economy to be achieved ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has given in-principle approval to the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2024 in order to... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Pakistan, UK agree to continue working in all areas ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to continue working towards further deepening and broadening... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Pakistan for immediate, unconditional ceasefire in Palestine ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday reiterated Pakistan’s strong and... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Budget preparation: No input taken from PPP: Marri ISLAMABAD: The meeting of the parliamentary committee of the Pakistan Peoples Party was held Tuesday in the meeting... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Minister vows to provide better health facilities LAHORE: Expressing his firm resolve to make 2024 as the year of operational improvement in government hospitals, the... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
LCCI honoured with friendship award by Chinese CG LAHORE: President of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Kashif Anwar expressed his gratitude for the ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Via video link: Issuance of production order for IK hinted ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday hinted at issuing an order for presenting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
IK not offered any ‘deal’, says Gohar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday said that the jailed founding... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Climate activists demand G7 leaders to pay for climate finance LAHORE: Activists from Pakistan Kissan Rabita Committee, Labour Education Committee and Crofter Foundation staged a... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Eid days: Central control room to monitor activities across Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has established a control room in the Civil Secretariat before the arrival of... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Bilal made Convener of National Parliamentary Taskforce on SDGs ISLAMABAD: National Assembly of Pakistan Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has appointed Member National Assembly Bilal ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Rs313.4bn disbursed among 9.4m BISP beneficiaries ISLAMABAD: The Economic Survey 2023-2024 unveiled substantial financial commitments by the Government of Pakistan... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Cumulative education expenditures decline ISLAMABAD: The cumulative education expenditures by federal and provincial governments declined as a percentage of... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Punjab to launch ‘Green Tractor’ scheme LAHORE: The Punjab government is set to launch the “Green Tractor” scheme, aimed at providing farmers with ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘French President has forgotten how unpopular he is’ “So what do you mean by surgery?” “That’s rather a silly question. Surgery is when you have an operation and... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
MQM moves resolution to bring stranded Pakistanis back from Bangladesh KARACHI: The MQM on Tuesday moved a resolution to bring back Pakistanis being stranded in Bangladesh since the 1971... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Country goes from being water-stressed to water-scarce ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is facing a shift from water-stressed to water-scarce status due to factors such as population... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Hearing of ‘Iddat case’: IHC questions reason behind judge’s recusal ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) questioned the reason of a judge’s recusal from hearing the “Iddat... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
‘Around half of Pakistani labour migrants are still categorised as low-skilled or unskilled’ LAHORE: The Pakistan Migration Report 2024, states that the international out migration numbers have returned to... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
CM to launch ‘Grand Health Programme’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to complete the ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Local puzzles, foreign pieces Here’s the latest twist in the saga of Pakistan’s economic spectacle: we’ve decided to bring in a foreign... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Power transmission: challenges The power sector in Pakistan is facing a crisis of public perception amid the litany of technical challenges... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 07:13am
First Steering body’s meeting on IDEAS held at Expo Centre KARACHI: The inaugural Steering Committee meeting regarding International Defence Exhibition and Seminar (IDEAS) was... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
LPG cylinder explosions: a call for urgent reform In a devastating incident on May 30, 2024, a liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder explosion claimed the lives of ... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 07:18am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (June 11, 2024) and the forecast for Wednesday (June 12, 2024)... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Rates Selling pressure exacts a toll KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday remained under selling pressure on investor fear over rumors of... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Neither up-to-date nor unbiased The Economic Survey’s relevance, limited to data analysis, is neither up to date (limited to July-March or for ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Cotton & Textile Faisalabad Yarn and Fiber Prices FAISALABAD: Yarn Market Rates on Tuesday (June 11, 2024) =========================== 6/S-7/S (COTTON)... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Energy Pak-Iran wind project: minister orders removal of impediments KARACHI: Sindh Provincial Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that Sindh province is rich in natural... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Letters Allowing export of sugar According to a Business Recorder news report, a meeting of the Sugar Advisory Board (SAB) chaired by the Federal... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Stocks Wall St slips ahead of inflation report NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes slipped on Tuesday as investors turned cautious ahead of a crucial inflation... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Stocks European shares lower as French political tremors rattle banks BENGALURU: European shares closed lower on Tuesday, with banks across the continent falling as investors fretted ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Stocks China shares end at near two-month lows SHANGHAI: Mainland China stocks ended lower on Tuesday, the first trading day after a long weekend break, with two... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei gains on chip shares boost TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at a two-month peak on Tuesday as heavyweight chip shares tracked their... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Grains Chicago wheat recovers from one-month low SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat futures rose on Tuesday, recovering from its lowest level since early May on ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down on profit-taking SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged down on Tuesday on profit taking in view of heightened uncertainty on ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Commodities Copper hits 7-week low on weak China indicators, strong dollar LONDON: Copper prices in London hit their lowest in seven weeks on Tuesday, under pressure from a stronger dollar,... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Rates Activities at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 160,585 tonnes of cargo comprising 79,561 tonnes of import cargo and 81,024... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (June 11, 2024)... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Phutti prices at Rs 20,400-Rs 20,500 per maund in Sindh LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. According to ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Energy Oil prices marginally up HOUSTON: Oil prices edged slightly higher on Tuesday as OPEC stuck to its forecast for relatively strong growth in... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
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 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (June 11, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (June 11, 2024). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (June 11, 2024).... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (June 11, 2024).... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (June 11, 2024)... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (June 11, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (June 11, 2024). ==================================== BR... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Growth target missed: Economic Survey ISLAMABAD: Economy is likely to have expanded by 2.4% in the fiscal year that ends this month, missing a target of... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 09:13am
No sacred cows, everyone has to contribute to economy: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb Tuesday forewarned that there are no sacred cows and everyone has to... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 09:32am
Life expectancy rises to 67.3 years ISLAMABAD: The life expectancy in Pakistan has increased from 65.7 years to 67.3 years from 2015 to 2022, revealed... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 08:57am
World Bank projects 2.3pc GDP growth rate ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has projected Pakistan’s GDP growth rate at 2.3 percent for the fiscal year 2024-25... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 08:47am
Tax exemptions, zero-rating cost kitty over Rs3.87trn ISLAMABAD: Total tax exemptions, concessions, zero-rating and special tax treatments to various businesses,... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 08:59am
Installed electricity capacity stands at 42,131MW ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s total installed electricity capacity stood at 42,131-MW as of March 2024 with percentage... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 09:30am
Rs12trn tax collection target likely Finance Bill 2024 to be revealed today Updated 12 Jun, 2024 02:32pm
Govt all set to present over Rs18trn budget today ISLAMABAD: The incumbent government is all set to present its first growth-oriented federal budget for the fiscal... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 02:32pm
Public debt recorded at Rs67.525trn at Mar-end ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s total public debt was recorded at Rs 67,525 billion at the end-March 2024, registering an... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 09:31am
Interest expenses climb to Rs5.5trn KARACHI: The tight monetary stance by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) resulted in a massive surge in the federal... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 08:58am
Inflation target of 21pc will be missed ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will miss the inflation target of 21 percent set for the current fiscal year and will remain in... Updated 12 Jun, 2024 08:57am
World Bank approves additional $1bn for Dasu Hydropower Project LAHROE: In what can be termed a significant development for much-needed financing to generate clean, green and... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Proposed amendments in FTR & NTR rejected by textile sector FAISALABAD: Value added textile sector has out rightly rejected the proposed amendments in Final Tax Regime (FTR) ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Industry Business community demands further cut in policy rate LAHORE: Business community has demanded further cut in the policy rate to facilitate growth of industrial sector.... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Economic Survey EDITORIAL: The Economic Survey 2024-25 gives good news: key macroeconomic indicators are better than the comparable... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
What next for the new defamation law? EDITORIAL: Evidently embarrassed at the Punjab government’s enactment of a new defamation law, roundly condemned ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Commodities Gold prices gain KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday gained a big leap on the local market with global bullion value going past $2300 an... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Global economic review The global economy demonstrates remarkable resilience, characterized by steady growth as inflation gradually moves... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Commodities Gold edges up as investors eye Fed outlook BENGALURU: Gold prices edged up on Tuesday despite a higher dollar as investors awaited key US inflation data and ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil ticks up on lower rapeseed projections SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose Tuesday, reversing midday losses, as lower rapeseed projections... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Commodities Iron ore tumbles to 2-month low on concerns over weakening China demand BEIJING: Iron ore futures fell to a two-month low on Tuesday, weighed down by lingering weak fundamentals and... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 14.765 billion... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Import of cotton: APTMA opposes govt’s plan to impose duties ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has strongly opposed government’s intention to impose... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Economic Survey: Red Sea disruptions continue to affect supply chain ISLAMABAD: The Government said on Tuesday that prolonged disruptions in Red Sea will continue to disrupt supply... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Unemployment rate stands at 6.3pc ISLAMABAD: With 4.51 million unemployed population, the rate of unemployment in Pakistan stands at 6.3 percent, the... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
UBG leaders disappointed over 1.5pc reduction in policy rate KARACHI: Leaders of the United Business Group (UBG), including SM Tanveer, Zubair Tufail, Khalid Tawab, Hanif Gohar,... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Bilateral trade: Sri Lankan CG assures REAP of removing hurdles KARACHI: Jagat Abeywarna Consul General of Sri Lanka has assured rice exporters of removal of hurdles in the... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Money & Banking SME sector: SBP directs banks to adopt DSCF solutions KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has instructed the banks to adopt Digital Supply Chain Finance (DSCF)... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Companies Jazz CEO for results-oriented efforts to address gender digital divide ISLAMABAD: Jazz CEO Aamir Ibrahim has urged for serious, results-oriented efforts to make connectivity more... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Gohar Ejaz advocates cut in interest, industrial power tariffs ISLAMABAD: The only solution to the current economic problem is through growth and export-based industrial ... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Taxes Customs delays probe against non duty paid products ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) customs authorities have delayed investigation against allegations... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Economic prosperity: ICMA for supply-side policy steps KARACHI: The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA) has emphasised the importance of... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Companies Listing of FCL: PSX holds gong ceremony KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) held a gong ceremony to celebrate the listing of Fast Cables Limited (FCL).... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Budget proposals: PHMA demands govt lay focus on law and order KARACHI: Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) has set forth scores of propositions for... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Energy Economic Survey: Jul-Mar POL import bill down on lower intake ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s petroleum import bill declined in the first nine months (July-March) of fiscal year 2023-24... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Energy Rs719.59bn PL collected in Jul-Mar ISLAMABAD: The federal government has collected Rs719.592 billion petroleum levy (PL) on petroleum products in the... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Industry ‘IT industry demonstrates growth of -3.02pc owing to decline in telecommunication’ ISLAMABAD: The information and communication industry demonstrated growth of -3.02 per cent because of a decline in... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
Livestock sector registers 3.9pc growth ISLAMABAD: The livestock sector of the economy has registered a growth of 3.9 per cent during 2023-24, revealed... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am
FPCCI advocates strong tax system LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Regional Chairman and Vice President of... Published 12 Jun, 2024 06:51am