PM’s National Youth Council: Ali Khawaja appointed International Member ISLAMABAD: Ali Khawaja, a 19-year-old overseas Pakistani, from United Kingdom, has been appointed as an... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:14am
PAA, APNS, PAS & PBA unite to elevate Pakistan’s media & advertising landscape KARACHI: The Pakistan Advertising Association (PAA), All Pakistan Newspaper Society (APNS), Pakistan Advertisers... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:11am
BISP holds e-kacheri ISLAMABAD: Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Rubina Khalid held an e-kacheri session, said a press... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:09am
‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar Programm’: CM orders completion of 20,000 houses by Feb LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a special meeting with regard to ‘Apni Chhat Apna Ghar... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:08am
CWDP approves revised PC-1 of Waste Water Treatment Plant FAISALABAD: The Central Working Development Party (CWDP) has approved the revised PC-1 of the Waste Water Treatment... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:07am
UHS approves setting up of int’l linkages department LAHORE: With a view to fostering academic and research collaboration with global institutions, the University of... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:03am
CBD Punjab, STZA forge strategic partnership LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) and the Special Technology Zones Authority... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:00am
Lahore Gymkhana Club elections to take place on Feb 15 LAHORE: The annual elections of the Lahore Gymkhana Club are scheduled to take place on February 15, with a fierce... Published 29 Jan, 2025 08:00am
Zero tolerance for injustice against media workers: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has reiterated that any injustice towards media workers will not be... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:56am
PPP will not be part of any bill that hinders press freedom: Governor LAHORE: Expressing concern over the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) and its implications for journalists,... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:55am
Nothing outside constitutional framework is acceptable: Justice Kayani ISLAMABAD: Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani, a judge of Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday remarked that all actions... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:54am
Non-implementation of production order of PTI Senator: Senate Chairman skips all but one meeting of 345th session in reported protest ISLAMABAD: While the Senate now stands prorogued, Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani skipped all but one meeting of... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:52am
Law & order challenges: AIGP for strengthening coordination between police, business community KARACHI: Karachi’s Additional Inspector General of Police (AIGP) Javed Alam Odho, while highlighting the lack of... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:50am
No trial under Army Act unless charges framed: Justice Mandokhail ISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhail said a person could not be tried under the Army Act until the charges... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:47am
Companies HBL MfB appoints Maya Inayat Ismail as Board’s chairperson ISLAMABAD: HBL Microfinance Bank (HBL MfB) announ-ced the app-ointment of Maya Inayat Ismail as the Chairperson of... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:45am
Customs tribunals could not bypass ruling on PCT Heading LAHORE: The customs tribunals could not bypass the ruling issued by the Classification Committee for determination... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:43am
Russian sports team arrives to participate in 17th annual int’l regatta KARACHI: The Russian sports delegation of the Russian Rowing Federation arrived in the city to participate in the... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:42am
Journalists stage demo against amendments to PECA ISLAMABAD: Like other parts of the country, the journalist community on Tuesday staged a protest demonstration... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:39am
C’wealth summit: PM reaffirms commitment to empowering youth ISLAMABAD: In a bid to pave the way for a more resilient Commonwealth and a prosperous future, Prime Minister... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:38am
Minister briefs US envoy on power sector reforms ISLAMABAD: Acting US Ambassador in Pakistan Natalie Baker called on Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division)... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:35am
Interim bail of IK, Bushra extended ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:33am
Companies ‘easypaisa’ announces commercial operations KARACHI: Pakistan’s First Digital Retail Bank (DRB) “easypaisa Digital Bank” has announced to commence... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:32am
Industry There’s need for innovative strategies to enhance trade with Switzerland: LCCI LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) have emphasized the need for innovative strategies to... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:08am
Industry ‘Revival of construction industry is vital for boosting employment’ LAHORE: The construction industry often referred to as the backbone of Pakistan’s economy, its revival is ... Published 29 Jan, 2025 07:05am
Monetary Policy Statement EDITORIAL: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) under the chairmanship of Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Unlocking the potential of stock splits Corporate actions are important in shaping investor sentiment and activating market activity in the rapidly changing... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Life for reel or real? Too long. Too boring. Too dragging. It is a world which believes in zero waiting time. It is a generation that has... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Industry 100bps cut in policy rate: SM Tanveer shows disappointment LAHORE: Patron-in-Chief of the United Business Group (UBG) S M Tanveer has expressed disappointment over the State... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: A slump swept through the gold trade on Tuesday, mirroring a fall in the international market, traders ... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
PTI tries to persuade Fazl to start ‘joint struggle’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) once again has reached out to Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam -Fazal (JUI-F) chief... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Polio: Sindh govt sets vaccination target KARACHI Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah chaired a provincial taskforce meeting on polio eradication, ... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Is Irfan Siddiqui Wednesday’s child or is it Saturday’s child?’ “And so the merry go round begins again.” “I don’t understand the cynicism! I mean don’t we refer to the cycle of... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Stocks HK stocks close firmer HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index ended Tuesday’s half-day trading slightly higher, with tech shares and... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Stocks Nikkei falls over 1pc as chip-related shares track Nasdaq lower TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell more than 1% on Tuesday as heavyweight chip-related stocks tracked an... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Stocks Financials haul Indian benchmarks higher MUMBAI: India’s benchmark indexes rose on Tuesday, led by gains in financials after the Reserve Bank of India... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Stocks European shares close at record high as tech jitters abate FRANKFURT: European shares closed at a record high on Tuesday with retail stocks leading broader gains, as selling... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Stocks Wall St stabilizes after choppy start as AI stocks recover NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes overcame a choppy start to move higher on Tuesday, as AI-linked shares... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Money & Banking Asian currencies weaken on tariff woes BENGALURU: Malaysian shares hit a near six-month low on Tuesday joining a global AI selloff triggered by the... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Money & Banking Indian rupee logs worst day in nearly 2 weeks MUMBAI: The Indian rupee weakened along with most of its regional peers on Tuesday as comments about trade tariffs... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Money & Banking Dollar strengthens against yen NEW YORK: The US dollar strengthened against the yen on Tuesday amid fresh tariff threats from the Trump... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Humanitarian situation in DRC’s Goma ‘extremely worrying’: UN GENEVA: The UN on Tuesday said the humanitarian situation in the besieged DR Congo city of Goma was “extremely... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Companies 4th AlBaraka Forum Regional Conference highlights Sukuk's role KARACHI: The AlBaraka Forum for Islamic Economy, in collaboration with the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Ahsan visits Pakistan HC in London LONDON: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal visited the Pakistan High... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Kashmir Solidarity Day: Body reviews preparations ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir held an important meeting on Tuesday under the chairmanship of ... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Call for addressing drug-related issues ISLAMABAD: The Parliamentary Secretary for Information and Broadcasting, Barrister Danyal Chaudhry, has emphasised... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Industry Consumer Goods Fair to begin in Frankfurt from Feb 7 KARACHI: The four-day Consumer Goods Fair, Ambiente, will begin on February 7 in Frankfurt, Germany. Nine Pakistani... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Delegation of FAPUASA meets Chairman HEC LAHORE: A delegation from the Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA) met with... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
DRAP issues recall alert for Flagyl Injection Batch No Ad482 ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP) has issued a recall alert for Flagyl Injection Batch No... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Companies FDA grants authorisation to ZYN nicotine pouches in US LAHORE: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized ZYN nicotine pouches making ZYN the first and only... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Industry HCSTSI criticises ongoing severe load-shedding by HESCO HYDERABAD: President of Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), Muhammad Saleem Memon, has... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Japan wants to enhance investment, trade ties: envoy ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Japan, Akamatsu Suichi, said that his country would strengthen and enhance investment,... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Electricity tariffs: JI chief announces countrywide protests on 31st LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has announced countrywide protests and sit-ins on January 31... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Energy KE organises awareness march, facilitation camp KARACHI: K-Electric hosted an awareness march as part of its Hum Qadam facilitation camp in Liaquatabad FC Area to... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
KP registers 49pc increase in collection: Muzzammil PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP CM on Finance Muzzammil Aslam has said that the KP government has registered a 49 percent... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Industry Textile units: KPTMA raises alarm over looming shutdown PESHAWAR: Chairman of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Textile Mills Association (KPTMA) Sikandar Kuli Khan Khattak has expressed... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Industry Fattening farm owners, animal exporters: Minister for establishing direct link LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani on Tuesday instructed for... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
PTV, PBC revival: NA body underscores urgent need for structural, financial support ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting has emphasised the urgent need... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Ogra tells reasons behind Multan fire, explosion incident ISLAMABAD: The LPG fire and explosion incident that occurred near industrial estate, Multan some days ago stemmed... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Data Privacy Day: Over 49bn cases of web-trackers collecting user behaviour data globally detected ISLAMABAD: An international cybersecurity firm disclosed Tuesday that the company detected over 49 billion cases of... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Interest Rates Cut in interest rate: PBF describes SBP decision positive step for businessmen KARACHI: The President of the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF), Khawaja Mehboob ur Rehman has expressed his approval of... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
PBM, Hum Mashal-e-Rah Foundation sign MoU ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) and Hum Mashal-e-Rah Foundation (HMR) have agreed to forge professional... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Companies PQAMC gets upgraded rating KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Asset Management Company Limited (PQAMC) rated AM2 with stable outlook by PACRA. Pakistan’s... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
PTI blasts govt for ‘scuttling’ talks ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) blasted the government on Tuesday for “scuttling” the talks, claiming... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Resolving public grievances top priority: minister LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has said that the Punjab government’s priority is... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Operating Green, Orange Lines: Sindh govt finalises preparations KARACHI: The Sindh government has finalised preparations to assume management of the Green Line and Orange Line bus... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Industry Swedish traders recognise vast economic potential: envoy ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Sweden Alexandra Berg von Linde said that the Swedish business community recognises the ... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Trade benefits under GSP+ top agenda in Jam-EU rep talks ISLAMABAD: The EU Special Representative for Human Rights, Ambassador Olaf Skoog, called on Federal Minister for... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Forces thwart attack on military post: Two soldiers martyred, 5 terrorists killed ISLAMABAD: Security forces thwarted a terrorist attack on a military post in the Gulistan area of Qila Abdullah... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Pakistan, China vow to elevate bilateral ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have expressed their commitment to elevating bilateral relationships to new heights,... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Import of plastic raw materials: New customs values issued ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has issued new customs values on the import of... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
IK dismisses rumours of KP CM removal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday dismissed the rumours regarding ... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
SC CB recalls orders passed by Justice Mansoor-led bench ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench (CB) of the Supreme Court on Tuesday recalled the orders passed by a bench,... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Bilawal tells traders: ‘Approach me, don’t complain elsewhere’ KARACHI: PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari asked the business community to approach him directly for addressal of... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 08:59am
Budget 2025-26: PBC suggests separation of tax policy from FBR ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has recommended separation of tax policy from the Federal Board of... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 09:43am
CDWP clears 16 projects worth Rs259.68bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has cleared a total of 16 development projects at the cost... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 09:00am
Upper house too approves Peca Bill amid protests ISLAMABAD: The controversial Prevention of Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Bill 2025 is all set to become a law —... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Journalists rally against law regulating social media ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of journalists rallied on Tuesday against a proposed law to regulate social media content that... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Energy sector advancement: Nepra inks MoU with Deutsche GIZ ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) and Deutsche Gesell-schaftfür Internationale... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 09:47am
SIFC proposal on Saudi investment matters: Meeting to discuss KE issues today ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has convened an inter-ministerial meeting on K-Electric... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 09:01am
Leghari shares salient features of power plan ISLAMABAD: The government is considering extending electricity to industry for three years at marginal cost, review... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 03:31pm
PTI skips sitting but committee to stay ISLAMABAD: In an effort to find a lasting solution to the current political impasse, National Assembly Speaker Ayaz... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Trump freezes federal aid to Americans WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump ordered a freeze starting Tuesday on potentially trillions of dollars in federal... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Rates Stocks slump on rollover woes KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a bearish trend and closed in deep red with heavy losses due to selling... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Salaried individuals: Aurangzeb signals possible tax slab overhaul ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, while acknowledging the “disproportionately high [tax] burden” on... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 08:58am
World Bank VP calls for improving business climate ISLAMABAD: The World Bank Group’s support will not be sufficient to achieve the ambitious targets set forth and... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 02:39pm
Climate adaptation, mitigation: Country needs $348bn by 2030: Aurangzeb KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has said Pakistan needs a staggering... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 06:20pm
USAID pauses funding programmes for Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has paused all funding for programmes in Pakistan... Updated 29 Jan, 2025 03:34pm
High-level US team arrives to talk business Several investment agreements to be signed between Pakistan and the United States Updated 29 Jan, 2025 01:32pm
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (January 28, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (January 28, 2025). ======================================= Offset... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (January 28, 2025)... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 28, 2025).... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (January 28, 2025).... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (January 28, 2025). ======================== Open Bid... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
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 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 28, 2025) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 29, 2025)... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Money & Banking NBP collaborates with BenchMatrix on governance, compliance KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has collaborated with BenchMatrix’s Risk Nucleus Governance, Risk, and... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Companies ABHI, TPL Corp inject Rs2.6bn into FINCA KARACHI: ABHI and TPL Corp have jointly injected Rs 2.6 billion into recently acquired FINCA Microfinance Bank... Published 29 Jan, 2025 06:46am
Travel ban will come into effect from 13th: KSA revises visa policies for travellers from Pakistan, India, 12 other states