Country should engage with Kandahar-based Taliban leadership, suggest experts ISLAMABAD: Pakistan should engage with the Taliban leadership based in Kandahar, the actual seat of power in... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:34am
Indonesian President to visit Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto is scheduled to embark upon his maiden official visit to Pakistan... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:31am
CPSC hosts lecture titled ‘Japan’s perspective on regional issues’ ISLAMABAD: The China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:30am
Companies Fatima Fertilizer celebrates sixth ‘Kissan Day’ LAHORE: Fatima Fertilizer marked the sixth Kissan Day with a landmark celebration in Islamabad, uniting ... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:28am
40 food-laden vehicles arrive in Kurram ISLAMABAD: In a major development in prevailing tense environment, a convoy of 40 vehicles loaded with food and... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:27am
Senate panel asks medical colleges to fully comply with PMDC’s rules, regulations ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, Wednesday, warned private medical educational institutions of strict action in ... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:25am
BNU and FAST Cables host seminar on green housing LAHORE: FAST Cables organised the “FAST Forward Sustainable Development” forum on Wednesday at Beaconhouse... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:24am
‘Satellite monitoring may be used to prevent illegal mining’ LAHORE: Director General, National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore suggested that satellite monitoring may be ... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:23am
Operation intensifies against unregistered vehicles LAHORE: Punjab Excise, Taxation, and Narcotics Control have intensified the field operation against unregistered... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:22am
Maryam becoming more popular, powerful: minister LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif is becoming more... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:20am
PU seminar on ‘foreign policy’: Ambassador to US explains country’s geo-strategic importance LAHORE: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States and Punjab University alumnus Rizwan Saeed Sheikh has said that... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:18am
£190m case against IK: Rana says there’s no link between govt-PTI talks, delay in verdict ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Advisor on Political Affairs and senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:13am
PM to open pioneering global summit on girls’ education ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) announced on Wednesday that Islamabad is set to host Pioneering Global Summit on... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:12am
ATC declares Gandapur, Butt proclaimed offenders ISLAMABAD: The Ant-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday declared Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:11am
Toshakhana-II case: Court rejects defence’s plea for adjournment ISLAMABAD: The special court hearing Toshakhana-II case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:10am
‘South Punjab’: Senate panel meeting on bill inconclusive ISLAMABAD: A meeting of a parliamentary panel on Wednesday ended inconclusive over a bill that sought the... Published 09 Jan, 2025 08:08am
Energy US natgas prices climb on rising demand ahead of storage report NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 4% on Wednesday on forecasts for more heating demand this week than... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:42am
Stocks Nikkei tracks Wall Street lower amid US inflation woes TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell on Wednesday, tracking overnight declines in Wall Street after a batch of... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:40am
Stocks Indian benchmarks end flat as earnings worries counter gains MUMBAI: India’s benchmark indexes ended largely unchanged on Wednesday as concerns over slowing corporate profits... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:39am
Stocks China, HK stocks pare losses amid consumption stimulus HONG KONG: Chinese and Hong Kong stocks pared losses on Wednesday after the latest stimulus efforts, but sentiment... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:38am
Stocks European shares dip as bond yields jump on rate, tariff jitters FRANKFURT: European shares dipped on Wednesday, as bond yields surged after investors priced in fewer interest rate... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:37am
Stocks Wall St subdued as investors assess data NEW YORK: US stocks were muted on Wednesday, as uncertainty prevailed on Wall Street after the release of two... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:35am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Indonesian rupiah, Taiwanese dollar drop 0.5pc BENGALURU: Asian emerging market currencies fell on Wednesday, led by the Indonesian rupiah and the Taiwanese ... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:35am
Money & Banking Dollar climbs on tariff concerns NEW YORK: The US dollar rose for a second straight session on Wednesday as US bond yields continued their recent... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:34am
Money & Banking Indian rupee weakens to record low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee hit its all-time low on Wednesday, pressured by a pickup in the dollar as traders pondered ... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:33am
Industry 140th meeting of FIEDMC takes up 12-point agenda FAISALABAD: The 140th meeting of FIEDMC Board of Directors was held at FIDMIC Office under the chairmanship of... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:27am
Taxes FBR invites proposals for budget FY2025-26 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed Inland Revenue field formations and business community to... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:26am
CCP organises lecture on ‘cartel screening & detection methods’ ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) organized an insightful capacity-building lecture on... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:23am
‘Illegal appointments’: Indictment of Elahi, others delayed LAHORE: A special court for anti-corruption on Wednesday delayed the indictment against PTI president and former... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:22am
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 preparations in full swing: PCB LAHORE: Preparations for the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 are in full swing, with the Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore and... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:03am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Trump and Slavic women “So now what?” “Trump says he is going to annex Greenland and the Panama canal.” “What about Ukraine? Why... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:03am
Ceremony held to honour Awami Khidmat Committee Kasur LAHORE: A prestigious ceremony was held at Governor House Lahore under the chairmanship of Acting Governor Punjab... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:03am
CDA keen in partnering with EOBI to identify projects ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa expressed the CDA’s keen interest in... Published 09 Jan, 2025 07:03am
Chairperson reviews progress BISP projects ISLAMABAD: Chairperson BISP Rubina Khalid and Secretary Amer Ali Ahmad chaired a meeting at the Benazir Income... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:57am
Karachi-Sukkur Motorway: Construction will start this year: Aleem ISLAMABAD: The long-awaited construction of Karachi-Sukkur Motorway will start this year. Federal Minister for... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:56am
DC Jamshoro visits Sehwan, reviews development projects HYDERABAD: Deputy Commissioner Jamshoro, Ghazanfar Ali Qadri, visited Sehwan Sharif, where he inspected various... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:54am
Companies Dubai Islamic Bank partners with Nestle Professional KARACHI: Dubai Islamic Bank Pakistan Limited has partnered with Nestle Professional to offer customers a selection ... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:53am
JUI-F observes strike in Quetta against rigging in by-polls QUETTA: The Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) observed a strike in Quetta and other parts of Balochistan on Wednesday in... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:47am
KP govt launches social lab-smart village project in Swat PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched the Social Lab-Smart Village Project in Swat to bring... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Industry SIDB seals 22 illegal shops PESHAWAR: Small Industrial Development Board (SIDB) has sealed a total 22 illegal shops, show rooms at small... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:43am
Industry PASDEC, TDAP hold seminar to promote marble sector KARACHI Pakistan Stone Development Company (PASDEC) and the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) organized... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:43am
Companies Top-performing drivers honoured by inDrive ISLAMABAD: The leading ride-hailing company in Pakistan, inDrive, recently organized a landmark event to celebrate... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:40am
Europe Poland to hold presidential vote on May 18 WARSAW: Poland will hold the first round of a presidential election on May 18, the parliament speaker said on... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Trump asks Supreme Court to block his criminal sentencing NEW YORK: US President-elect Donald Trump asked the Supreme Court Wednesday to block his sentencing this week for... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
South Asia Bangladesh orders banks to assist UK minister graft probe DHAKA: Bangladesh money laundering investigators have ordered the country’s big banks to hand over details of... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
South Asia India to consider engaging in development projects in Afghanistan NEW DELHI: India will consider engaging in development projects in Afghanistan in the near future, India’s Foreign... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
US working to prevent Turkey offensive in Syria: Blinken PARIS: The United States is working to address Turkey’s concerns in Syria to dissuade the NATO ally from ... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
USA Thousands flee as Los Angeles wildfires burn out of control LOS ANGELES: Tens of thousands of people fled their homes near Los Angeles on Wednesday as three out-of-control... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Rates PSX suffers 1,904.23-point fall KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday started the trading session with a positive sentiment as investors... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
IK allows party to submit demands to govt: PTI chief ISLAMABAD: As part of the ongoing negotiations to ease political tension, the jailed founding chairman of Pakistan... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Verdict in Saifullah Abro case today ISLAMABAD: The electoral organisation is scheduled to announce today (Thursday) the verdict on a reference seeking... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Anti-Corruption Day: SSUET organises Poster-Essay-Narratives Competition KARACHI: To mark Anti-Corruption Day, the Character Building Society of Sir Syed University of Engineering &... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Speaker clarifies his role in govt-opposition talks ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has expressed regret over the allegations made by some... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
MRI services in district hospitals launched under PPP mode LAHORE: On the directions of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, MRI services have been launched in district... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
'Maryam Ke Dastak' program transforming lives: PITB LAHORE: Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) Chairman Faisal Yousaf has said that 'The Maryam ke Dastak'... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
LGH surgeons save human life through successful surgery LAHORE: Surgeons at the Lahore General Hospital (LGH) saved a precious human life by conducting successful surgery ... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 144,112 tonnes of cargo comprising 10,653 tonnes of import cargo and 39,459... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Bilawal meets UAE ambassador ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Wednesday, met with the Ambassador of ... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
69th poliovirus positive case of year 2024 reported ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Wednesday, reported 69th poliovirus positive case of year 2024 as a 13 months old girl was... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
MNFS&R official tells Senate panel: ‘There’s no food safety policy to monitor whole chain’ ISLAMABAD: In Pakistan, there is no food safety policy at the national level to monitor the whole food chain from... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Senate panel takes notice of absence of minister in meeting ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis expressed indignation and serious concern over absence ... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Asia Philippines arrests 400 foreigners in scam centre raid MANILA: Around 400 foreign nationals were arrested on Wednesday in a “large-scale” raid on a suspected online... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Asia Urgency mounts in search for survivors of Tibet earthquake BEIJING: More than 400 people trapped by rubble in earthquake-stricken Tibet have been rescued, Chinese officials... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
New century, new Great Game? The fact that Pakistan’s intelligence chief went on a rare visit to Tajikistan in the last days of 2024 means... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 07:46am
We are our own worst enemy Almost three years into Pakistan’s economic crisis, the illusion of stability in indicators like the exchange rate... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 07:47am
Letters Transportation issues facing Hyderabad’s university students An admirable project in Hyderabad, the People Bus Service (PBS) offers the city’s citizens comfortable and... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Adoption of orbital satellites proposed ISLAMABAD: Jahanzeb Rahim, Member Telecom, Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication proposed the... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Will Trudeau come back? The handsome, serene, ever-smiling, and dashing Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, finally succumbed to the... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 07:50am
Asia S Korea’s Yoon faces new arrest attempt in fortified compound SEOUL: South Korea’s impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol faces a new and potentially more robust attempt to arrest... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (January 08, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (January 08, 2025) . ====================================... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (January 08, 2025)... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (January 08, 2025)... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (January 08, 2025) ======================================= ... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (January 08, 2025) and the forecast for Thursday (January 09, 2025)... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Integration of economy: PM speaks of criticality of e-governance Says Pakistan has attained favourable macroeconomic indicators Updated 09 Jan, 2025 03:09pm
Corporate sector contributes Rs3,061bn as income tax ISLAMABAD: The corporate sector contributed Rs 3,061 billion as income tax during 2023-24, according to a new... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 02:10pm
Have to convert stability into sustainable growth, says PM KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, vowing to take forward the agenda of economic stabilization and reforms, on... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 09:04am
Tokyo urges govt to lift import curbs on auto makers ISLAMABAD: The Japanese government has urged Islamabad to ensure the safety of personnel working on Official... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 03:08pm
Oct FCA: Nepra notifies relief of Re0.49 per unit KARACHI: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has issued its decision regarding KE’s petition of... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 09:26am
Setting up of WG proposed: Power sector entities owe over Rs54bn: NTDC ISLAMABAD: The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has proposed the formation of a working group to... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 03:13pm
PSDP: Rs376.19bn authorised for Jul-Dec ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has authorised a total of Rs376.19 billion... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 03:10pm
MoC begins work on new trade framework, tariff policy ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has initiated internal work on the Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF)... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 03:11pm
FBR tax collection: Contribution of LTO Karachi highest ISLAMABAD: The contribution of Large Taxpayer Office (LTO) Karachi in overall tax collection (income tax, sales tax,... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 03:09pm
Soldiers martyred in terror attacks: Why cases are not being tried in military courts, asks SC judge ISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel questioned why cases of soldiers who are martyred in terrorism-related... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 08:53am
Govt committed to ensuring optimum healthcare: PM KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said the government was committed to ensure optimum healthcare... Updated 09 Jan, 2025 09:17am
Commodities Chicago grains curbed by dollar strength as Argentine weather watched BEIJING/PARIS: Chicago corn and wheat futures edged down on Wednesday while soybeans inched up as a rising dollar... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Commodities Iron ore extends falls on weak steel demand SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures declined for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, weighed down by weakening steel... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Energy Oil falls on US fuel stocks build NEW YORK: Oil prices fell more than 1% on Wednesday as a stronger dollar and large builds in US fuel inventories ... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil down on export concerns, Indonesia’s biodiesel plans KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures settled lower on Wednesday, weighed down by export demand concerns and... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 53.083 billion... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Commodities Copper sinks on China tariff worries, strong dollar LONDON: Copper prices eased on Wednesday, breaking four sessions of gains, weighed down by uncertainty about... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (January 08, 2025)... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Modest business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume was low. Cotton Analyst Naseem... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Commodities Gold climbs after weaker-than-expected private payrolls data NEW YORK: Gold prices rose on Wednesday to hit a near four-week high after a weaker than expected private employment... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Commodities Gold prices depict further strength KARACHI: Gold prices continued with its uptrend on Wednesday as the global market just surpassed $2, 650 per ounce,... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am
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 Jan, 2025 06:19am
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 Jan, 2025 06:19am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (January 08, 2025) . ======================== Open ... Published 09 Jan, 2025 06:19am