Military court verdicts termed legal and transparent KARACHI: Senator Lt-Gen Abdul Qayyum (Retd) addressed journalists at the Karachi Press Club, highlighting key... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:47am
Industry Govt to establish ‘FADAAP’ to enhance exports ISLAMABAD: To enhance the exports and ensure the quality of fruits, vegetables, livestock, food and pharmaceutical... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:43am
Energy Defaulters: Lesco recovers over Rs93m in 24 hours LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has intensified its crackdown against power defaulters, ... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:42am
Industry Guarantee-backed business of Crescent Star ceased ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has ceased the guarantee business of Crescent... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:41am
Automated umbrellas to be installed at Data shrine: Dar LAHORE: Deputy Prime Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar said on Thursday that automated umbrellas will be installed here in... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:41am
Christmas arrangements: CM appreciates administration, police LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif commended the administration and police for making better security... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:40am
‘Quick dispensation of justice relies heavily on bench, bar unity’ ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Yahya Afridi on Thursday said that the relationship between bench... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:39am
PTI condemns rulings of military courts ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday strongly condemned the “unjust and inhumane” rulings of... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:38am
Speaker lauds Benazir ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Ayaz Sadiq has lauded the contributions of Benazir Bhutto to democracy, stating... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:36am
Pakistan and Turkiye: Tarar calls for boosting cultural, people-to-people ties ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture Attaullah Tarar has called... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:35am
MENA Pakistan-born, US-raised entrepreneur highlights expansion move to Dubai DUBAI: Dubai’s reputation as a global hub for innovation and investment has attracted yet another entrepreneur to... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 12:19pm
Industry Traders’ delegation discusses issues with FPCCI SVP KARACHI: A major breakthrough was made in the unification of traders and resolution of their issues when a ... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:30am
UAF holds Christmas celebrations FAISALABAD: UAF Vice Chancellor Prof Dr Muhammad Sarwar Khan has said the interfaith harmony is prerequisite to make... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 08:55am
Companies ABL partners with Kore.ai, to launch AI-powered IVA LAHORE: Allied Bank Limited (ABL) has partnered with Kore.ai, a global leader in conversational and generative AI... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:28am
Companies CCP authorises acquisition of KCA Deutag International to H&P ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has authorized the acquisition of 100pc shareholding in KCA... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:25am
ATC initiates proceedings to declare Gandapur PO RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Thursday, initiated proceedings to declare Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:24am
151 illegal immigrants held at Balochistan border QUETTA: Pakistan Coast Guards arrested 151 illegal immigrants during an operation from Balochistan border. The... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:23am
EPD installs first locally-designed smog tower LAHORE: The Environment Department Punjab (EPD), in one of its significant environmental initiatives, installed the... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:21am
Companies BAFL to give Rs8.5m for blind dolphins’ protection KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has announced funding of Rs. 8.5 million to protect the endangered Indus River blind dolphins,... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:15am
Companies UVAS signs MoU with Longer Jinhua Industrial Pvt Ltd LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:13am
Backlog of passport applications completely eliminated, says Naqvi ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Thursday said the backlog of passport applications has completely ended... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:11am
26th Amendment: Yet another petition filed in SC ISLAMABAD: The top court of the country has been flooded with petitions as yet another petition was filed in Supreme... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:09am
Turkiye ambassador pays homage to Jinnah ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Turkiye Dr Irfan Neziroglu said that Jinnah was a reformer and a visionary leader who ... Published 27 Dec, 2024 08:08am
PM condoles deaths caused by Azeri plane crash ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday telephoned President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and condoled... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:59am
Nov 26 protest: Court grants interim bail to Bushra ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday granted interim bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:57am
Ukrainian crisis: Putin presented concrete proposals on final settlement: Russian envoy ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Russia in Pakistan, Albert Khorev, said on Thursday that Kremlin has never given up on ... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:52am
CPSC inaugurates ‘China Corner’ at ISSI library ISLAMABAD: China Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) organised the... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:48am
New phishing scam targeting businesses on Facebook uncovered ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity company has uncovered a new phishing scam targeting businesses and undertakings... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:46am
GHQ attack case: Rashid moves SC against indictment ISLAMABAD: Awami Muslim League (AML) chief Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Thursday filed a petition in apex court,... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:44am
Relentless cold winds howl across city KARACHI: The relentless cold wave howled across the city on Thursday, as the Met Office anticipates the chilly... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:42am
Azma accuses PTI of playing double-dealing LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is playing a drama... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:39am
Israeli minister’s Al-Aqsa mosque visit sparks condemnation OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir visited occupied Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:29am
Benazir beacon of hope for the marginalised: Bilawal KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has paid a glowing tribute to Shaheed... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:29am
Betrayed but not derailed “The British are entitled always to mistrust other people”, AJP Taylor once wrote “but others are not entitled... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:23am
Dec 27: A metaphor for sacrifice for country and people Some moments in a nation’s history are remembered for centuries. December 27, 2007, stands as a deeply tragic day... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:04am
Letters Pak-Afghan tensions: need for urgent dialogue Arguably, for Pakistan, dealing with Pakistani Taliban is a walk on the eggshells. But, from the country’s... Published 27 Dec, 2024 07:01am
Record number of migrants lost at sea bound for Spain in 2024: NGO MADRID: At least 10,457 migrants died or disappeared while trying to reach Spain by sea in 2024, an NGO said... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Membership of UK’s anti-immigration Reform party overtakes Conservatives LONDON: Membership of Britain’s upstart anti-immigration Reform UK party has overtaken that of the centre right... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Syria authorities launch operation in Assad stronghold DAMASCUS: Syria’s new authorities launched an operation in a stronghold of ousted president Bashar al-Assad on... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Turkey lowers interest rate to 47.5pc ISTANBUL: Turkey’s central bank lowered its key interest rate on Thursday, the first cut in nearly two years as it... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
China revises up 2023 GDP, sees little impact on 2024 growth BEIJING: China revised upwards on Thursday the size of its economy by 2.7%, but said the change would have little... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Stocks Dubai index hits over a decade high again DUBAI: Dubai’s benchmark stock index surged to its highest level in more than a decade on Thursday, while most... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Rates Index slumps on rising leverage KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday remained under pressure and closed in deep red due to heavy selling on... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Aerial strike in Afghanistan: FO clarifies IBO against terrorists in border areas ISLAMABAD: With reference to an aerial strike conducted late Tuesday night in Afghanistan’s Paktika province, the... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Need for a more balanced policy emphasis by Pakistan and Argentina Pakistan and Argentina have somewhat similar macroeconomic, and growth consequences, whereby although the extent of... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Fiscal crisis and reset Pakistan’s fiscal system has long been under immense strain due to the mounting pressure of borrowing and the... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Last-minute shopping boosts holiday sales above prior forecast BENGALURU: Holiday shoppers opened their wallets at the last minute in search of good deals on online platforms,... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Europe Bosnia’s security minister arrested over alleged graft SARAJEVO: Bosnia’s Security Minister Nenad Nesic and six other people were arrested on Thursday on charges of... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Stocks Wall Street slips as rising yields pressure some shares NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were subdued in light trading volumes on Thursday, as rising yields limited... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Stocks China stocks close up in thin trade SHANGHAI: China stocks ended slightly higher on Thursday after swinging between modest gains and losses in thin... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (December 26, 2024) and the forecast for Friday (December 27, 2024)... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (December 26, 2024) . =======================================... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (December 26, 2024)... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (December 26, 2024) .... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (December 26, 2024) .... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (December 26, 2024) . ======================== Open ... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (December 26, 2024) . ====================================... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (December 26, 2024). ========================== KIBOR... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
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 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
South Asia India considers cutting personal income tax to lift consumption NEW DELHI: India is considering cutting income tax for individuals making up to 1.5 million rupees ($17,590) a year... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 350,696 tonnes of cargo comprising 243,405 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Stocks Nikkei rises more than 1pc as auto shares shine TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended more than 1% higher on Thursday, boosted by Toyota Motor and other auto... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Stocks Indian equity benchmarks close flat MUMBAI: India’s benchmark indexes ended little changed on Thursday amid a lack of major triggers and thin trading... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Commodities China smelter group agrees to lower Q1 copper charges SHANGHAI: China’s top copper smelters agreed to price guidance for processing charges in the first quarter of 2025... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Malaysia hopes palm oil industry can be compliant with EU law when grace period ends KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia hopes its palm oil industry will be fully compliant with the European Union’s... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Iron ore reverses to losses as weakening China steel consumption drags BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices fell on Thursday, reversing from earlier gains, with weakening downstream steel... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Energy Oil rises on China stimulus hopes, US inventory drop LONDON: Oil rose almost 1% on Thursday in thin holiday trade driven by hopes for additional fiscal stimulus in ... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Energy US natural gas prices retreat from 2-year peak on less cold forecasts NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell more than 5% on Thursday from a near two-year high in holiday-thinned trade as... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures snap two-day rise on high China stockpiles SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged lower on Thursday, ending a two-session rise as high inventories in China... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Russian harvest down 13pc in 2024, official data shows MOSCOW: Russia harvested 125 million tons of grain and legumes, including 82 million tons of wheat, in clean weight,... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (December 26, 2024)... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Cotton & Textile Slow business activity on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Argentina’s top corn growing province in need of rainfall for planting BUENOS AIRES: Planting for Argentina’s current corn crop is on hold in parts of Cordoba province, the country’s... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Commodities Asia coffee Vietnam trade quiet amid holidays, rain hampers harvest HANOI: Coffee trading activity in Vietnam continued to be... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
PM highlights significance of Sino-Pak partnership ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday highlighted the significance of a deep-rooted and robust... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:20am
Commodities Gold prices sharply up KARACHI: Gold prices made a sharp gain on Thursday, reflecting the global market uptrend, traders said. After rising... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
60 civilians sentenced by military court ISLAMABAD: The Field General Court Martial (FGCM) has concluded the trials of individuals involved in the May 9... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:18am
Convictions to be challenged by PTI ISLAMABAD: As military courts convicted 60 more people involved in protests in support of ex-prime minister Imran... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:22am
Aleema says: ‘IK denies coming out of jail to go on house arrest’ ISLAMABAD: As the capital is rife with rumours that incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 08:58am
Payables by power cos to gas utilities: LPS on GDS hits alarming mark ISLAMABAD: The amount of Late Payment Surcharge (LPS) on Gas Development Surcharge (GDS) payables by power companies... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:05am
Allocation deficit hits rupee cover: World Bank asks govt to enhance ‘T5HP’ budget ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has asked the government to increase allocation for Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:25am
Taxes HNWIs to be taxed: Aurangzeb unveils FBR digitisation strategy ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance Muhammad Aurangzeb Thursday unveiled the government’s strategy to implement... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:17am
Monetary policy lending operations: SBP unveils collateral, counterparty eligibility framework KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday issued a framework for collateral & counterparty... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:19am
PTI sets Jan 31 as deadline for ‘fruitful talks’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) negotiation committee on Thursday set January 31 as deadline for “fruitful... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:24am
PPL strikes hydrocarbons at Jamshoro well KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced that Kotri North Joint Venture comprising United Energy... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 09:28am
Energy Gas closure claims belied: RLNG import priority needs explanation: SNGPL ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) states that the gas was closed in some part of December... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Money & Banking Most Asian forex trend lower BENGALURU: Most emerging Asian currencies weakened against a resilient dollar on Thursday while equities largely... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited: Restructuring plan approved by ECC Revenue Division/FBR briefs the forum that the Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited is a company to support the revenue automation function of the Federal Board of Revenue Updated 27 Dec, 2024 03:28pm
Investments in real estate: Overseas Pakistanis now eligible for exemption from higher tax rates KARACHI: In a significant move to attract foreign investments in the real estate sector, overseas Pakistanis are now... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 03:15pm
Tax laws bill gets Senate panel’s nod ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, on Thursday, unanimously, recommended the “Tax Laws... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 03:15pm
Forex reserves drop by $261m KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign reserves dropped by $261 million last week, primarily due to external... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Confronting threat of terrorism EDITORIAL: At a recent policy dialogue organised by an Islamabad-based think-tank, Pak Institute for Peace Studies,... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Tax bill aimed at tightening noose EDITORIAL: The bill to grant tax authorities sweeping powers to enforce compliance was tabled and is expected to ... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 07:32am
Non-essential medicines: Deregulation helps boost pharma industry KARACHI: The deregulation of non-essential medicines in early 2024 has brought significant positive changes to... Updated 27 Dec, 2024 12:15pm
Money & Banking Dollar edges up NEW YORK: The US dollar edged higher on Thursday on expectations the currency would be boosted next year by policies... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends at record closing low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee settled at a record closing low for a third consecutive session on Thursday, pressured by a... Published 27 Dec, 2024 06:27am