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... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
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 ... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
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... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
PBC commends Faceless Customs Assessment system ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC), a key advocacy forum for enhancing general business environment in... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
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... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
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... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
Stake in Reko Diq project: KSA, Pakistan still ironing out key deal details ISLAMABAD: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) and Pakistan have yet to finalize several details of the deal on 15 percent... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
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... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
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... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
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... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
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... Published 31 Jan, 2025 02:31am
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