World Bank team meets Maryam: Punjab declared ‘Regional Champion’ for environmental improvement LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met a high-level delegation led by the World Bank Regional Vice... Published 28 Jan, 2025 08:17am
Punjab Food Authority launches ‘School Nutrition Programme’ LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority on Monday launched the School Nutrition Programme at the Divisional Public School... Published 28 Jan, 2025 08:15am
Interest Rates 100 basis points cut in policy rate: S M Tanveer shows disappointment LAHORE: S M Tanveer, Patron-in-Chief of the United Business Group (UBG), has expressed disappointment over the State... Published 28 Jan, 2025 08:12am
Five killed, 31 injured as LPG bowser explodes in Multan MULTAN: A tragic incident occurred in Multan’s Industrial Estate when an LPG-filled bowser exploded, resulting in... Published 28 Jan, 2025 08:08am
Celebrating 100 years of cinema: PU holds three-day international conference on creative arts LAHORE: On the occasion of the completion of 100 years of cinema, the first three-day International Conference on... Published 28 Jan, 2025 08:04am
Railways police halt process of recruitment of constables LAHORE: In light of the directives of Standing Committee for Railways dated, the written examination and interviews... Published 28 Jan, 2025 08:02am
Challenges facing higher education sector highlighted LAHORE: Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA) announced a Black Day on... Published 28 Jan, 2025 07:59am
Bureaucrats to head educational boards: bill tabled in Sindh Assembly KARACHI In a move to reshape the province’s academic landscape, the government on Monday tabled amendments in the... Published 28 Jan, 2025 07:58am
Process for appointing VCs of universities improved: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has stated that in accordance with the decision of the Sindh... Published 28 Jan, 2025 07:56am
Pakistan Pavilion at Arab Health 2025 inaugurated KARACHI: Ambassador of Pakistan to the UAE inaugurated the Pakistan Pavilion at Arab Health 2025 at Za’abeel Hall... Published 28 Jan, 2025 07:54am
Advertising, Journalist Awards: APNS extends deadline for submission of entries KARACHI: The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has extended the last date of submission of entries for APNS... Published 28 Jan, 2025 07:50am
GHQ attack case: ATC dismisses acquittal pleas of IK, two others RAWALPINDI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday dismissed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran... Published 28 Jan, 2025 07:49am
UK team to evaluate country’s aviation safety standards KARACHI: A high-level delegation from the United Kingdom’s aviation authorities arrived in Pakistan to evaluate ... Published 28 Jan, 2025 07:48am
Agriculture and Allied China’s BGI Group to invest in rice & corn cultivation LAHORE: The Chinese company BGI Group has offered a pilot project for rice and corn cultivation in Punjab along with... Updated 28 Jan, 2025 08:13am
Complete registration by Feb 15: DCs asked to collect authentic data on deserving persons LAHROE: Chief Secretary Punjab, Zahid Akhtar Zaman, on Monday, instructed all deputy commissioners to gather... Published 28 Jan, 2025 07:42am
EV sector: experts demand developing needed infrastructure ISLAMABAD: Automobile sector experts at a seminar have underlined the urgent need to develop electric vehicles... Updated 28 Jan, 2025 08:13am
Inter-port movement: FBR expands scope of cargo tracking ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has expanded the scope of tracking and monitoring of cargo through... Updated 28 Jan, 2025 08:13am
Taxmen holding dual nationality: FBR will present list to Senate panel ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will present a list of tax officials including family members having... Published 28 Jan, 2025 07:36am
Human smuggling issue: PM asks to strengthen legal framework ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the concerned authorities to further strengthen the ... Published 28 Jan, 2025 07:35am
Gandapur removal from KP presidency: Imran inherently lacks loyalty towards anyone: Marriyum LAHORE: The spokesperson of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and Punjab’s Senior Minister, Marriyum Aurangzeb,... Published 28 Jan, 2025 07:33am
SECP to amend Research Analyst Regulations, 2015 ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to amend the Research Analyst... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Commodities Soybeans at one-week low on Argentine tax cuts; wheat, corn down SINGAPORE: Chicago soybeans slid for a second straight session on Monday to their lowest in almost one week, as... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Cotton & Textile Slow business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (January 27, 2025)... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 401,679 tonnes of cargo comprising 269,610 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Commodities Dalian iron ore heads for monthly gain on resilient steel demand SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures prices climbed on Monday and were on track for monthly gains, aided by resilient... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 43.763 billion... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures lower SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures dipped on Monday, weighed down by a firmer yen, while seasonal demand woes and... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Energy Oil prices drop 3pc as stocks tank on China’s DeepSeek news NEW YORK: Oil prices fell about 3% to a two-week low on Monday, pressured by losses in Wall Street technology and... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Commodities Copper retreats as China sells ahead of Lunar holiday LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Monday as weak manufacturing data from top consumer China suggested deteriorating... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Commodities Palm oil ends flat KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended flat on Monday as weakness in the Chicago soyoil contract and lower... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Energy US natural gas prices drop NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 7% on Monday on forecasts for much warmer-than-normal weather over the... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Stocks Earnings woes drag Indian shares to 7-month low MUMBAI: Indian shares slid more than 1% on Monday, with the benchmark Nifty 50 and Sensex indexes finishing at... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Stocks Nikkei down nearly 1pc as tech shares stumble TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average shed nearly 1% on Monday as technology stocks slumped following last week’s... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Stocks China stocks fall as manufacturing activity slowdown SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Monday, the last day before the Lunar New Year holiday, as a surprise contraction in... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Stocks European tech shares tumble as China’s AI push spooks investors FRANKFURT: European tech shares came under pressure on Monday, after Chinese tech startup DeepSeek’s low-cost... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Stocks Nasdaq, S&P tumble as China’s DeepSeek AI model rattles big tech NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq dropped on Monday, as the surging popularity of a low-cost Chinese... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Money & Banking Asian currencies weaken on Trump tariff concerns BENGALURU: Thailand’s baht slipped the most among weaker Asian currencies on Monday as the dollar firmed on ... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Money & Banking Bitcoin drops to 11-day low LONDON: Bitcoin fell below $100,000 on Monday, hitting its lowest in 11 days, in a move analysts attributed to a ... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Money & Banking Yen and Swiss franc jump, dollar drops NEW YORK: The Japanese yen and the Swiss franc gained against major currencies on Monday amid a selloff in ... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Money & Banking Yuan slips from 2-month high SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped from a near two-month high against the dollar in holiday-thinned trading on Monday,... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Iran purchase Russian-made Sukhoi 35 fighter jets DUBAI: Iran has purchased Russian-made Sukhoi-35 fighter jets, a senior Revolutionary Guards commander said on... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Companies Major Coca-Cola recall in Europe over chlorate content BRUSSELS: The European bottling unit of soda giant Coca-Cola on Monday said it has ordered a major recall of Coke,... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
DeepSeek hit by cyberattack as users flock to Chinese AI startup BEIJING: Chinese startup DeepSeek said on Monday it will temporarily limit registrations due to a cyberattack after... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Putin hails Soviet army for ending ‘total evil’ of Auschwitz MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday praised Soviet soldiers for ending the “total evil” of... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
UK confirms ‘rare’ human case of bird flu LONDON: A “rare” human case of bird flu has been detected in England, the UK Health and Security Agency (UKHSA)... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Companies Mari Energies reports 42pc QoQ decline in earnings to Rs9.3/share ISLAMABAD: Mari Energies Limited reported 42 percent QoQ decline in its earnings to Rs9.3 per share primarily ... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Taxes Major tax evasion of Rs825m by trading firm detected KARACHI: The Export Collectorate at Port Muhammad Bin Qasim (PMBQ) has exposed a major tax evasion of Rs 825 million... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Diplomatic missions: financial malfeasance? EDITORIAL: The culture of extravagance, disregard for fundamental principles of financial probity, and failure to... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
One-billion-dollar commercial loan EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum held annually... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Stabilisation versus growth The first six months of 2024-25 have revealed a mixed picture of the economy with some positive developments along... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
A Mad Hatter’s tea party Trump 2.0 has come out swinging, enacting a flurry of executive orders along the lines of what he had promised ... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
CPLA No 836-K of 2020: Two-judge bench should not have heard it, says Justice Mandokhail ISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail said a two-judge bench should not have heard CPLA No 836-K of 2020, when it... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Japanese envoy calls on PM ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Akamatsu Shuichi called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to discuss... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Talk boycott decision disappoints PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed disappointment on Monday over the opposition Pakistan... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
SC discharges show-cause notice against additional registrar ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) accepting the explanation of SC Additional Registrar (Judicial) Nazar Abbas... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
PARTLY FACETIOUS Difference between loyalty and competence “I would like to point out that loyalty is not always equivalent to competence…” “Especially when expertise is... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Policy rate cut will boost investor confidence: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that the policy rate reduction by 1 percent by State Bank of... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Family pension allowed for minor kids till age of 21: FD ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has stated that family pension to minor children will be admissible till the age of... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Pleas against 26th Amendment: Constitutional bench issues notices to federation, others ISLAMABAD: The constitutional bench issued notices to the federation and others in petition against the 26th... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Peca Bill: journalists stage protest in Sindh Assembly KARACHI: Parliamentary journalists reporting on the Sindh Assembly protested on Monday against the amendments to the... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Developing unconventional natural gas resources With rising energy demands and dwindling conventional natural gas reserves, Pakistan faces a pressing energy ... Updated 28 Jan, 2025 07:06am
The missing piece: local governance and Pakistan’s NSP Think of a country that counts not only the number of tanks and missiles it has, but also the health of children who... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Trump’s fossil fuel push threatens Earth The US Senate Finance Committee, during the confirmation hearing of the Treasury Secretary, fell short of showering... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Private sector to lead mitigation challenges posed by climate change Climate change is Pakistan’s most urgent and pressing threat, and perhaps our country’s biggest opportunity to... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Letters ‘Will wage growth revival feed inflation?’ This is apropos an op-ed titled “Will wage growth revival feed inflation?” carried by the newspaper yesterday. In my... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Companies Meezan Bank unveils FCY debit card for freelancers & exporters KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has announced the launch of its Foreign Currency (FCY) ... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Interest Rates Demand for steeper cut in policy rate KARACHI Former President of Employers Federation of Pakistan (EFP) Ismail Sattar has said that business community on... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
MENA Content creators become focus, eligible for Dubai golden visa as city looks to attract 10,000 influencers DUBAI: In an effort to attract 10,000 influencers to the city and position itself as a prime destination for digital... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Industry FPCCI terms 100bps policy rate cut ‘grossly insufficient’ reduction KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the business, industry and trade community of ... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
ABL and Fauree team up to provide digital financing solutions to SMEs LAHORE: Allied Bank has entered into a strategic partnership with Fauree Tech Pvt. Limited, a leading fintech ... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Southern Zone: APTMA terms decision to increase gas tariff for CPPs anti-textile exports KARACHI: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA), Southern Zone terms Economic Coordination Committee’s... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: Gold prices inched down on Monday, reflecting a slight dip in the global rates, traders said. The precious... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
JI chief condemns approval of massive rise in MPs’ salaries LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman has strongly criticized the approval of massive increase in... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Encroachments: KPT successfully conducts grand operation KARACHI: Anti encroachment is one of the agenda points of Prime Minister Task Force for revamping of Maritime Sector... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Industry LCCI lauds SBP’s decision to reduce discount rate LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has appreciated the State Bank of Pakistan’s decision ... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Matric practical exams postpone KARACHI: The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) postponed the Matric practical exams, originally scheduled... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
NA body for strengthening measures against rapid increase in HIV ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Monday, while expressing serious... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
NA body told: Need to introduce proper legislation to facilitate winding up of PWD ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Works was informed on Monday that the government... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Pakistan reiterates unwavering commitment to One-China Policy ISLAMABABAD: Pakistan categorically rejected baseless and unfounded allegations aimed at targeting Pakistan-China... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
PITB holds e-Procurement orientation, training session at PJA LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), in collaboration with the Punjab Procurement Regulatory... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
PM asks PR to modernise its infrastructure ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed Pakistan Railways to modernise its infrastructure and... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
PMDFC preparing sewage system plans for 59 cities LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that a comprehensive plan to solve urban sewage... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
ADB delegation informed: Punjab govt improving nursing curriculum LAHORE: The Punjab government is improving the nursing curriculum while steps are also being taken for capacity... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Cotton & Textile Punjab to enhance cotton production through Chinese GMO technology LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department aims to harness China’s expertise in genetically modified (GMO)... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
SSWMB official assures full support to SAI KARACHI: The Managing Director of Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) Tariq Ali Nizamani has assured full... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Farming community: VC UAF calls to disseminate modern agri trends FAISALABAD: The progressive farmers are getting almost double production than average per acre productivity for ... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
JCP de-notifies senior puisne judges of LHC, BHC and PHC as members ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan has de-notified the senior puisne Judges of the Lahore High Court,... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
PECA Amendment Bill: JAC decides to take part in PFUJ protest KARACHI: The Joint Action Committee (JAC) has announced its participation in the protest by supporting the PFUJ’s... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
‘Online blasphemy’: Court sentences 4 men to death ISLAMABAD: A court has sentenced four men to death for posting blasphemous content online, a member of a group of... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Senate panel clears bill: Objective to build a ‘digital nation’ picks up pace ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication on Monday approved... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Non-protected domestic categories: Rs100/mmbtu hike balanced with gas utilities’ profits ISLAMABAD: The federal government has adjusted the proposed Rs100 per mmbtu gas increase for non-protected domestic... Updated 28 Jan, 2025 09:11am
Govt striving to achieve cuts in energy cost: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif emphasized that the government is diligently striving to achieve... Updated 28 Jan, 2025 09:01am
Cotton growers, ginners: NA body seeks data on tax deductions ISLAMAABD: National Assembly Standing Committee on National Food Security and Research has sought data on tax... Updated 28 Jan, 2025 09:37am
KE’s renewable energy project: Balochistan urges Centre to accord approval ISLAMABAD: The Government of Balochistan has requested for federal government’s support for the early approval of... Updated 28 Jan, 2025 09:40am
Railways ministry says it will axe thousands of jobs ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Railways on Monday revealed that out of 95,859 sanctioned posts, 17,101 posts have... Updated 28 Jan, 2025 03:35pm
‘Country is poised to maintain growth momentum’ ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division stated that with strengthened economic fundamentals, declining inflation, and... Updated 28 Jan, 2025 09:02am
Rates Bears take charge KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday opened on a positive note, however failed to continue this trend and... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Senate panel passes controversial bill, amending cybercrime laws ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Monday passed a controversial amendment bill to the... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am
Peca Bill: journalists, Opposition Senators stage walkout ISLAMABAD: The protests from the opposition lawmakers and journalists against the controversial Prevention of... Published 28 Jan, 2025 06:45am