Speakers seek strategies for cotton revival LAHORE: To address Pakistan’s ongoing cotton crisis and explore strategies for its revival, Better Cotton (BC) and... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Companies SPL achieves 7.5pc profit growth in H2CY2024 KARACHI: Security Papers Limited (SPL) has announced its unaudited financial results for the half year ended ... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
MQM criticises PPP for reviving its ‘dead politics’: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has strongly reacted to Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui’s statement,... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Karachi police chief says there has been reduction in land-grab cases KARACHI: Karachi Police Chief Javed Alam Odho claimed a reduction in land grabbing incidents. It may be mentioned... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Money & Banking Bank Alfalah announces results for 2024 KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), in its meeting held on Thursday approved the ... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Taxes Buying property: Solution for filing of additional resources yet to be developed: FBR official ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Wednesday admitted that the technical solution for filing of additional... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
NA body defers consideration of 3 legislative proposals ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education, Professional Training, National Heritage,... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Companies GCU signs MoU with Alliance Française Lahore FAISALABAD: Government College University Faisalabad (GCUF) and Alliance Francaise Lahore (AFL) have signed a... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Maryam, EU team discuss promotion of human rights, democracy LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met a delegation led by the European Union Special Representative... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Champions Trophy returns to Lahore after international tour LAHORE: The ICC Champions Trophy returned to Lahore after completing its international tour. The trophy had remained... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
All major universities protest against ‘anti-education’ policies LAHORE: On the call of FAPUASA Pakistan all universities across Pakistan observed Black Day and recorded their... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Prime Minister’s Youth Scheme: SBP chief announces expansion in credit limit MULTAN: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmad said that the country’s foreign currency reserves had... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
‘Khelta Punjab Games’ 2025: Punjab CM to give away e-bikes to 2,200 winners LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif announced free e-bikes for 2200 players who won divisional level... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Bars warn against appointment of ‘outsider’ as IHC CJ ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) and the Islamabad Bar Association (IBA) have jointly... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Companies Fashion retail market: Daraz Pakistan playing key role in redefining dynamics ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fashion retail market, valued at an estimated $10 billion, is undergoing a profound... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
NUST tops Pakistan’s university rankings in multiple disciplines ISLAMABAD: Building on its reputation as a world-class higher education institution, the National University of... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Shareholders: CDCSR introduces ‘WhatsApp e-voting’ platform KARACHI: CDC Share Registrar Services Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Central Depository Company of Pakistan... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Navy rescues eight fishermen ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy conducted successful rescue operation in the Arabian Sea. According to the military’s... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Money & Banking ABL partners with Bookme for seamless e-Ticketing solutions LAHORE: In order to further expand digital banking services in Pakistan, Allied Bank, one of the leading financial... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Letters ‘Trump’s strategy to counter China’s BRI: too little, too late’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled ‘Trump’s strategy to counter China’s BRI: too little, too ... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Appointment of judges in SC: JCP reschedules meeting ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) rescheduled the meeting for the appointment of judges in the... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Investment in Pakistan: Azeri team to arrive next month BAKU: Federal Minister for Communications, Privatization and Board of Investment Abdul Aleem Khan along with a... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan’s power infrastructure needs urgent attention As Pakistan continues to develop its reliance on electricity to power industries, homes, and essential services... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Time to end neoliberal monetary policy well overdue ‘This chapter has shown that the NMPC [New Monetary Policy Consensus] is limited in four important ways. Firstly, it... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
FBR’s anti-technology strides “The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has become a significant barrier to the widespread adoption of QR code payment... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Dec: winter package leads to 1.5pc hike in power consumption ISLAMABAD: The government’s three-month Winter Incentive Package has led to a 1.5% increase in electricity... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 09:36am
Rates PSX stages strong recovery KARACHI: Despite foreign selling, Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on strong... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Gwadar development hit by a snag ISLAMABAD: A brewing dispute between the Balochistan government and the New Modern Shipyard project under the Gwadar... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Europe Scottish court rules against two new North Sea oil and gas fields LONDON: A Scottish court on Thursday ruled against the development of two oil and gas fields in the North Sea in a... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Indigenous gas sale in RLNG areas: SNGPL urges PD to review policy of allowing third parties ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) has asked the Petroleum Division that the policy of... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 03:00pm
Anti-PIA statement: Cabinet orders inquiry against ex-minister ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Thursday ordered an inquiry against Ghulam Sarwar Khan – the ex-minister of the... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 03:12pm
PBC commends Faceless Customs Assessment system ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC), a key advocacy forum for enhancing general business environment in... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 08:43am
Jul-Dec inflation plunges to 7.2pc YoY ISLAMABAD: Inflation during the first six months of FY2024-25 (July-December) declined to 7.2 percent compared to... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Over 1,010 vehicles: FBR halts process of procurement ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has halted the process of procurement of... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 02:30pm
IMF mission likely to arrive by March ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) mission is expected to reach Pakistan by end of February or early... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 02:59pm
Stake in Reko Diq project: KSA, Pakistan still ironing out key deal details Federal Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik says matters with Saudi Arabia are moving forward positively and will be finalized soon Updated 31 Jan, 2025 02:28pm
CPPs, industrial consumers: PD directs Discos and KE to ink SLA ISLAMABAD: Power Division has directed power Distribution Companies (Discos) and K-Electric to sign Service Level... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 03:01pm
PECA: A tool for reform or repression? EDITORIAL: The widespread frustration and anger among the country’s media bodies, rights activists and the public... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
PTI’s JC formation demand: PM says he’s for parliamentary committee only ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the government was ready to form a parliamentary committee... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Jul-Dec FY25: FBR chairman explains what actually caused revenue shortfall ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial has disclosed that the FBR has suffered a... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 09:37am
New dams to add 10 MAF of water to reserves in 4-5 years: Wapda chief ISLAMABAD: Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Lt. General Sajjad Ghani (retd), Thursday revealed... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 08:42am
Forex reserves decline by $137m WoW KARACHI: The country’s total foreign reserves declined by $137 million during the last week due to external debt... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Protest against PECA: JAC backs PFUJ KARACHI: The Joint Action Committee Thursday announced its support for the Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Trust deed, REIT Scheme: SECP to streamline registration procedure ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to streamline procedure for... Updated 31 Jan, 2025 09:30am
Petrol, HSD prices likely to rise again ISLAMABAD: In the first fortnight of February, petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) rates are expected to rise... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Pakistan examining US aid pause decision: FO ISLAMABAD: Taking notice of President Donald Trump’s decision to pause assistance for 90 days, Foreign Office (FO)... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
300,000 tons of palm oil stuck at PQ: Cooking oil, ghee shortage likely: FPCCI KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has warned of a potential cooking oil... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Senate body takes note of LPG bowser explosion ISLAMABAD: The Senate Committee on Cabinet Secretariat took severe notice of LPG bowser explosion in Multan and... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Parliamentary Forum on Energy & Economy: NA Speaker vows to convey recommendations ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly, Sardar Ayaz Sadiq has vowed that he would do whatever was in his power to... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Foreign policy review EDITORIAL: Ambassador Maleeha Lodhi while speaking at the inaugural session of ‘the Dialogue on Economy’ hosted by... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
ECB cuts rate again as eurozone falters, with eye on Trump FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank made a fresh interest rate cut Thursday as inflation eases and the eurozone... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Europe Man who burned Holy Quran shot dead in Sweden; five arrested STOCKHOLM: An Iraqi refugee in Sweden who repeatedly burned the Holy Quran in 2023, sparking outrage in Muslim... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Syria’s Sharaa declared president for transition, consolidating his power DAMASCUS: Syria’s de facto leader Ahmed al-Sharaa was declared president for a transitional phase on Wednesday,... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Energy Oil dips, focus on Trump tariff threats vs Canada, Mexico NEW YORK: Oil prices slipped for a second day on Thursday after US crude stockpiles rose more than expected, though... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (January 30, 2025). ======================================= Offset... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (January 29, 2025)... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Cotton & Textile Modest business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Commodities Records highs in coffee continue LONDON: The relentless coffee price rally continued on Thursday with arabica prices hitting a new record approaching... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Commodities Gold hits record high on safe-haven demand amid tariff threats NEW YORK: Gold prices rose to hit a lifetime high on Thursday, sparked by safe-haven demand due to US tariff ... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Reforms initiated at Federal Insurance Ombudsman Secretariat KARACHI: Under the directives of Federal Insurance Ombudsman Mumtaz Ali Shah, a series of reform measures have been... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Money & Banking Bank Makramah achieves significant milestones KARACHI: Bank Makramah Limited (BML) has announce that the court has accepted the settlement application filed by ... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Major among two martyred, six terrorists killed RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army Major and a sepoy embraced martyrdom, while six Khawarij were gunned down by security... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Cotton & Textile Imported & local cotton: Recommendation on removal of disparity between tax rates sought ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body, on Thursday, rejected the Federal Board of Review (FBR)’s reply concerning the... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Journalists to launch protest movement against PECA Karachi: Political leaders, civil society members, and journalist organizations have unanimously rejected the... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Industry No water supply to SITE industries for 4 days: Alvi KARACHI: President of SITE Association of Industry Ahmed Azeem Alvi has said that no water has been provided to... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
NA body demands relevant authorities implement minimum wage law ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production, on Thursday, while expressing... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 30, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (January 31, 2025)... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
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 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (January 30, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (January 30, 2025). ======================== Open Bid... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (January 30, 2025).... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (January 30, 2025).... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (January 30, 2025)... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (January 30, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Stocks S&P 500 flat as declines in Microsoft, Nvidia offset other tech gains NEW YORK: The S&P 500 was muted on Thursday as losses in tech heavyweights Microsoft and Nvidia countered... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
PARTLY FACETIOUS How many of the so-called convicted elite have actually served their entire sentence? “The Prevention of... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Commodities Gold prices at new highs KARACHI: Gold prices shot up to fresh highs on Thursday, triggered by the bullish global market that continues to... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
56 suspended legislators yet to file wealth statements with ECP ISLAMABAD: The legislative memberships of 56 lawmakers remain suspended over not filing their annual wealth... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
SC (Practice and Procedure) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024: SC urged to declare law ultra vires of constitution ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been urged to declare SC (Practice and Procedure) (Amendment) Ordinance, 2024 as a... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Al-Qadir Trust case: Passports of Malik Riaz, Shehzad Akbar and others blocked ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has blocked the passport of property tycoon Malik Riaz, former special assistant... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Civilians trial by military courts ‘How govts of Punjab, KP aggrieved by SC judgement’ ISLAMABAD: Justice Jamal Khan Mandokhel questioned how the governments of the Punjab and Balochistan are aggrieved ... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
IHC summons AGP in missing persons’ cases ISLAMABAD: A larger bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday summoned the attorney general of Pakistan to... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Money & Banking Indian rupee ends slightly lower MUMBAI: The Indian rupee declined marginally on Thursday, after hovering in a tight range for much of the session as... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Money & Banking Dollar dips against peers NEW YORK: The US dollar dipped against major currencies on Thursday as markets weighed data showing... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Rupiah falls on Fed move BENGALURU: Philippine shares fell to a 14-month low on Thursday after the country’s economic growth came in below... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 177,357 tonnes of cargo comprising 99,136 tonnes of import cargo and 78,221... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Stocks STOXX 600 closes at record high after ECB cuts rates FRANKFURT: Europe’s benchmark index closed at a record high on Thursday, led by real estate stocks, as investors... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Stocks Nikkei ends higher as chip-related shares gain TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher Thursday, as investors snapped up chip-related shares after... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Stocks State-owned firms lead India’s benchmark indexes higher MUMBAI: India’s benchmark indexes advanced on Thursday, as state-owned companies gained on expectations of a... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Commodities EU vessel sanctions weigh on Russian grain exports MOSCOW: The European Union’s sanctions on vessels transporting Russian grain, along with Turkey’s wheat import... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Energy US natgas prices gain ahead of storage report on cooler Feb forecasts NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Thursday on forecasts calling for cooler weather in mid... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures end steady on supply concerns TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures finished largely unchanged on Thursday, with the market holding near a three-month... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 43.473... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Commodities Asia Rice: Muted demand and rising supply keep Indian, Thai rates steady MUMBAI, BANGKOK AND BANGLADESH: Prices of rice shipped from top exporter India were steady at an 18-month low while... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Commodities Chicago wheat little changed amid tight supply outlook CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures were little changed on Thursday after rising 3.2% in the previous session, as... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Commodities Copper, aluminium higher as market awaits tariff details LONDON: Copper and aluminium prices crept higher on Thursday as investors waited to see whether US President Donald... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am