USA Trump says US will detain migrants in Guantanamo WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Wednesday he planned to detain “criminal illegal aliens” at the... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:51am
PTI to hold public gathering at Minar-e-Pakistan LAHORE: To observe ‘black day’, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has decided to hold a public gathering at... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:49am
Industry PATDC & SCE: TDAP organises awareness session KARACHI: International Markets Development Division (Africa Desk) of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:48am
Companies FFC earns Rs85.5bn consolidated profit in 2024 ISLAMABAD: Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) has announced its financial results for the year ended December ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:45am
Maryam to establish ‘Punjab Special Planning Authority’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif presided over a special meeting regarding housing societies in... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:43am
Punjab governor for reconsidering PECA Act LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Wednesday that the government should reconsider the PECA... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:42am
‘Lahore Shopping Festival’ begins on 31st LAHORE: The Lahore Shopping Festival is set to be start at Lahore Expo Center from January 31st to February 2nd. The... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:40am
SDSB at LUMS focuses on successful turnaround of JazzCash LAHORE: Continuing its efforts towards academia-industry collaboration, the Suleman Dawood School of Business (SDSB)... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:39am
Horse & Cattle Show to start on Feb 8 LAHORE: The opening ceremony of the Horse and Cattle Show at Fortress Stadium will take place on February 9 while... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:36am
CM for expeditious work on Ring Road project LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif made a surprise visit to the Rawalpindi Ring Road project and... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:31am
Rehabilitation of sewerage system: DDWP approves three major schemes of WASA FAISALABAD: Divisional Development Working Party has approved three major schemes of WASA for rehabilitation of... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:30am
CM Punjab condoles death of Saudi Prince LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow and grief over the death of Saudi Prince R E... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:28am
Sindh Assembly: opposition raises Sanghar firing issue KARACHI: Opposition criticised the Sindh government on Wednesday over its handling of ‘Sanghar tragedy’, as the... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:26am
Companies PodVare generates Rs35m revenue in first year ISLAMABAD: Pakistani Startup PodVare - soundproof meeting pods and workstation provider based out of Karachi - has... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:25am
10 leading Turkish varsities feature in ‘Turkish University Fair’ ISLAMABAD: Pak-Turk Maarif International Schools and Colleges, in collaboration with the Turkish Maarif Foundation... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:22am
Companies PPL remains committed to skill enhancement of youth in Sui KARACHI: As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) remains... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:19am
Companies LCI announces Rs6,301m profit after tax in six months KARACHI: Following the meeting of the Board of Directors, Lucky Core Industries Limited (the ‘Company’) ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:18am
GHQ attack case: ATC rejects acquittal pleas of 3 more accused RAWALPINDI: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) hearing the General Headquarters (GHQ) attack case against Pakistan... Published 30 Jan, 2025 07:17am
Taxes DG Excise directs actions against token tax defaulters LAHORE: The Director General of Excise and Taxation Punjab, Umar Sher Chattha, has directed strict actions against... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Ex-bank CEO joins PPP LAHORE: Rao Babar Jamil, a prominent economist and former CEO of United Bank Limited in Doha, Qatar, has joined the... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
IK ends talks as hope for a deal fades: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that after losing hope for a deal, the Adiala Jail inmate... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Industry LCCI SVP meets Iranian CG: Need to enhance bilateral trade ties stressed LAHORE: In a significant step towards strengthening economic ties, Senior Vice President of the Lahore Chamber of... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Aurat March case: LHC seeks replies by Feb 3 LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought replies from the deputy commissioner and others by February 03 on ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Missing Persons Commission head passes away LAHORE: Former Supreme Court of Pakistan judge and recently appointed Missing Persons Commission head Faqir Mohammad... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Companies Nestlé Pakistan wins top Climate Champion Award ISLAMABAD: Nestlé Pakistan’s efforts towards climate action, sustainability, renewable energy and regenerative... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Non-resident envoys present credentials to President ISLAMABAD: The non-resident envoys of Angola, Jamaica, Luxembourg, Uruguay and Malta presented their diplomatic... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
PDWP approves 3 uplift schemes LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP), chaired by the Chairman of P&D Board Barrister Nabeel... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Plea against life imprisonment of convict dismissed LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal against the life imprisonment of a convict Qamar... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Companies PTCL partners with PayFast to launch bill payment solution via WhatsApp ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the country’s largest ICT services provider, has... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
RUDA, TEVTA sign MoU to empower youth LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) and the Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Industry SACM KP reviews EZDMC six-month performance PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to KP CM on Industries Abdul Karim Tordher visited the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Saudi bank to finance CRBC Left Canal project: KP Governor PESHAWAR: Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi has said that a Saudi Arabian Bank is financing the Chashma... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
School Nutrition Programme launched to ensure children's health LAHORE: Governor Punjab launched the “School Nutrition Programme” at the Governor’s House Boys School, ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Govt schools: Students in Sindh to be provided free lunch KARACHI: The Sindh government, in collaboration with the World Food Programme (WFP), has decided to provide free... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Law & Justice Commission: Tanzeela recommended for secy on deputation for one year ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice Committee recommended Syeda Tanzeela Sabahat (BPS-20), PMS officer for secretary Law ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
US-born girl shot dead by father over TikTok videos QUETTA: A man who had recently brought his family back to Pakistan from the United States on Wednesday confessed to... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Afghanistan: US leftover weapons grave security risk: FO ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has expressed grave concern over the presence of advanced US... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Senate body told: Prisoner transfer deals with 11 states on the cards ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is finalising prisoner transfer agreements with 11 countries including United Arab Emirates... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Middle East Egypt will not participate in displacing Palestinians: Sisi CAIRO: Egypt will not participate in the displacement of Palestinians, an “act of injustice” that would threaten... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
DG FIA removed ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday removed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Director General (DG) ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Majority of Greenlanders don’t want to be American: poll COPENHAGEN: The vast majority of Greenland residents do not want their island to become part of the United States as... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
ADB experts arrive to assess port-rail link KARACHI: A team of consultants from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) visited the Port Qasim Authority (PQA) as part... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 08:44am
Insider trading: SECP shares 27 cases with FIA ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has shared the details of 27 cases of insider... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 08:43am
FMVs: KTBA says FBR notice freezes property registrations KARACHI: Property registrations for multi-story buildings in Karachi have come to a standstill following the Federal... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:12am
Rice exporters advocate urgent reforms KARACHI: In a bid to safeguard the future of the rice export industry, exporters have urged for immediate reforms... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 08:45am
Agriculture income: LHC disposes of plea challenging assessment LAHORE: The Lahore High Court disposed of a petition filed by Mian Ilyas Meraj challenging the assessment of... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 08:45am
PPRA agrees to hand over source code of EPADS to Punjab ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has agreed to hand over its source code of E-Pak... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:10am
Excessive reserve prices: Unsold spectrum to inflict $1.8bn loss to GDP: GSMA ISLAMABAD: The impact of unsold spectrum because of excessive reserve prices in the upcoming auction will be... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 09:29am
President signs controversial Peca bill into law ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari, Wednesday, assented to three bills including much-debated “The Prevention of... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Free speech fears mount: CPJ NEW YORK: Senate on Tuesday passed controversial amendments to the country’s cybercrime laws, which would... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Sending ‘unfit’ rice to EU: MoC shifts blame to rice exporters, DPP officials ISLAMABAD: Commerce Ministry on Wednesday accused both rice exporters and officials from the Department of Plant... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 02:51pm
Pro-IK tweet: Grenell may have been misled by a ‘lobby’: US businessman ISLAMABAD: In what appears to be a major blow to the opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Gentry Beach – an... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Salaried individuals: FBR issues ‘frivolous’ tax recovery notices ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s field formations have issued frivolous tax recovery notices to the... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 06:06pm
Rates PSX slips into red KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed another bearish session and closed in red zone as the... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Retailers’ outlets: New IR enforcement network to conduct nationwide raids ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) newly established Inland Revenue enforcement network would conduct... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 02:51pm
POS system: FBR introduces massive changes in retailers’ procedure Will require retailers, using POS system, to integrate facility of debit and credit card machine, QR Code or any other mode of digital transaction available at all the sale points Updated 30 Jan, 2025 02:51pm
PM urges foreign investors: come and invest here ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday emphasised the government’s unwavering commitment to create ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (January 29, 2025). ==================================== ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (January 29, 2025). ======================================= ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (January 29, 2025)... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (January 29, 2025).... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (January 29, 2025).... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (January 29, 2025). ======================== Open ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
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 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (January 29, 2025) and the forecast for Thursday (January 30, 2025)... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Facing Trump threat, EU unveils blueprint to ‘reignite’ economy BRUSSELS: Promising a “simplification shock”, the EU unveiled a much-anticipated blueprint to revamp Europe’s... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Trump offers federal workers exit package as funding freeze sows chaos WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Tuesday offered most federal workers the option to leave their jobs in ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Hundreds of millions across Asia celebrate Lunar New Year BEIJING: From incense offerings and vibrant lion dances in Beijing to prayer rituals at temples in Bangkok and... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Plane crash in South Sudan kills 20 JUBA: A plane has crashed in the north of South Sudan killing at least 20 people, leaving only one confirmed... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Lloyds to shut 136 branches in UK amid digital banking shift LONDON: Lloyds Banking Group will shut 136 branches in the United Kingdom to match customers’ transition to digital... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Taxes USA, Canada, Saudi Arabia, China ‘Overseas Pakistanis, foreigners timely filing complaints with FTO’ ISLAMABAD: The overseas Pakistanis and non-residents in United States of America (USA), Canada, Saudi Arabia, and... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
PTA to grant licence for provision of Fixed Satellite Services ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) is all set to grant licence for establishing, maintaining and... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Effective and responsible content: Sharjeel for countering extremist narratives KARACHI: A high-level meeting of the Content and Production Oversight Board was held in Karachi, chaired by Senior... Updated 30 Jan, 2025 08:05am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate loses Rs200 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Wednesday decreased the spot rate by Rs... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (January 29, 2025)... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Commodities Copper edges up from three-week low, capped by US tariff worries LONDON: Copper prices edged up after hitting their lowest in three weeks in London on Wednesday, but a strong dollar... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 164,187 tonnes of cargo comprising 103,235 tonnes of import cargo and 60,952... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures climb TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures hit a three-month high on Wednesday on supply concerns as adverse weather slowed... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Energy Oil prices slip as US inventories rise NEW YORK: Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday on a rise in US crude stockpiles and easing concern over Libyan ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Energy US natgas prices slide on milder weather forecasts NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased about 2% to a three-week low on Wednesday on forecasts for milder weather and... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 39.198 billion... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Commodities Gold prices hold steady as investors await US Fed policy cues NEW YORK: Gold prices remained steady on Wednesday, as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve’s decision on... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Stocks IT leads Indian shares higher; Fed policy eyed MUMBAI: India’s benchmark indexes rose on Wednesday, as information technology stocks tracked a rebound in global... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Stocks China markets closed BEIJING: Mainland China’s stocks, bond, foreign exchange and commodity futures markets will be closed from ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Stocks Nikkei snaps three-day decline; tech earnings in focus TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei snapped a three-day losing run on Wednesday, tracking Wall Street’s recovery from a... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Stocks Tech stocks lift Europe’s STOXX 600 to record high FRANKFURT: European shares closed at a record high on Wednesday, boosted by technology stocks following strong... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Stocks Tech majors drag on S&P 500, Nasdaq as Fed verdict looms NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq slipped on Wednesday, as losses in tech heavyweights Apple and Nvidia... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends little changed MUMBAI: The Indian rupee closed nearly flat on Wednesday after facing pressure early in the session, which was... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Stocks Most Gulf markets fall on weak earnings DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets ended lower on Wednesday as disappointing corporate earnings dampened investor... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Money & Banking US dollar firmer NEW YORK: The US dollar was firmer against major currencies on Wednesday as investors awaited the Federal ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Mian Zahid holds IMF responsible for economic slowdown KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Envoy says Pakistan will be required to expand its presence in Saudi Arabia KARACHI: Pakistan’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Ahmad Farooq, while highlighting the massive transformation in ... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Bilawal departs for US to attend Trump’s breakfast KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday departed for the United States... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Zardari sends New Year greetings to Chinese president ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has conveyed his heartfelt felicitations to the President of the People’s... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Navy to host AMAN 2025 from Feb 7 KARACHI: The Pakistan Navy will host Exercise AMAN 2025 from February 7 to 11, bringing together navies from around... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Toshakhana-II: IHC rejects plea of IK, Bushra ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, rejected founder Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Trials under Army Act: SC for making case record public if no state secret involved ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court proposed that if the record of those who attacked military installations and were tried... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
Protective fences around motorways: Inquiry committee to submit report within 10 days ISLAMABAD: In a high-level meeting of the National Highways Authority (NHA) under the chairmanship of Federal... Published 30 Jan, 2025 06:47am
