Punjab MPAs meet CM, her father at Raiwind LAHORE: President PML-N Muhammad Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Members of the ... Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:28am
Industry Jan cement despatches soar 11.64pc to 3.313m tons YoY LAHORE: Local cement despatches by the industry during January 2025 were recorded at 3.313 million tons compared to... Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:26am
Taxes PRA achieves record tax collection in Jan LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) has achieved a record tax collection of PKR 22.21 billion in January 2025... Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:24am
CM Punjab’s Kissan Card scheme: Farmers having arable land will be included in 2nd phase: minister LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Agriculture and Livestock Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani said on Monday that small and... Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:23am
Industry National Carbon Policy: Pakistan lags behind regional counterparts: PRGMEA LAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has said the Pakistan’s... Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:21am
‘Lower markup rate can help stimulate necessary economic growth’ FAISALABAD: A single-digit markup rate is imperative to stimulate necessary economic growth, increase borrowing, and... Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:20am
Tickets for tri-nation series to go on sale today LAHORE: The tickets for the tri-nation series involving hosts Pakistan along with New Zealand and South Africa will... Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:18am
Maryam becomes Punjab’s first CM to launch 80 projects in a year: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Maryam Nawaz is the first Chief Minister in ... Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:11am
Cultural development: Alhamra, Unesco’s Inclusive Policy Lab discuss new avenues LAHORE: In a significant meeting to foster global cultural collaboration, Executive Director Alhamra Tauqeer Haider... Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:10am
Industry Lasbella- and Hub-based cos: PCA South exposes Rs977m evasion via EFS KARACHI: Post Clearance Audit (PCA) South has uncovered a major tax evasion scheme involving two Lasbella Hub-based... Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:07am
Afghan deputy governor’s son among four terrorists killed in DI Khan ISLAMABAD: Security forces conducted a successful operation on the night between January 30 and 31 in Kulachi Tehsil... Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:04am
Industry Medical equipment imports: $2bn being spent annually, says minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Rana Tanveer Hussain, Monday, while assuring the private... Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:03am
Industry Suspension of 45 clearing agents’ licences: APCAA, KCAA issue ultimatum to Customs KARACHI: All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) and Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) has issued a... Published 04 Feb, 2025 08:00am
Bugti for national unity to combat enemy’s conspiracy QUETTA: The Balochistan Chief Minister, Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Monday said that the enemies are hatched organized... Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:58am
President for collective action to fight cancer ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari urged all the citizens, healthcare professionals, civil society, and the... Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:56am
‘ICBC Train’ to help deepen Pakistan-China ties LAHORE: As the Chinese New Year approaches, Pakistan’s Lahore Orange Line Metro has unveiled its first ever themed... Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:51am
Companies VIS maintains entity ratings of MCML KARACHI: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (VIS) has maintained the entity ratings of Master Changan Motors Limited... Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:48am
14th Rashid D Habib Golf Tournament to begin on Thursday KARACHI: Bank AL Habib’s 14th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Tournament 2025 will take off on... Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:47am
Rana made district, sessions judge West ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court judge, Nasir Javed Rana, who had sentenced Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:45am
Constable deputed on polio team security shot dead in Khyber PESHAWAR: A police constable deputed on security of a polio team at Jumrud in the tribal district Khyber was shot... Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:42am
Companies Pakistan Cables PVC compounding plant inaugurated in Nooriabad NOORIABAD: Pakistan Cables Ltd successfully commissioned its new PVC Compounding Plant at its new factory located in... Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:39am
Jan 2025: 31 terror-related incidents occurred in Balochistan: SATP ISLAMABAD: In January 2025, Balochistan was subjected to over 31 terror-related incidents, with 72 casualties, South... Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:38am
President will leave for China today ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari will undertake an official visit to China from February 4-8 at the invitation... Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:35am
Freedom movement of Kashmiris: Speakers for empowering AJK, G-B regions to set up ‘real base camp’ ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a conference have called for empowering Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and Gilgit-Baltistan... Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:33am
Companies ABHI empowers PayPeople to enhance employees well-being KARACHI: ABHI has partnered with PayPeople, a leading name in HR and payroll solutions, to transform the way... Published 04 Feb, 2025 07:31am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (February 03, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (February 03, 2025). ======================================= Offset... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (February 03, 2025)... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (February 03, 2025).... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (February 03, 2025).... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (February 03, 2025). ======================== Open Bid... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on ... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (February 03, 2025) and the forecast for Tuesday (February 04, 2025)... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Mitigating climate risks: Aurangzeb underscores importance of global cooperation ISLAMABAD: A delegation from the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) – V20, representing a coalition of finance... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Talks on fostering ties between SAIs of Pakistan, KSA held ISLAMABAD: The Office of the Auditor-General of Pakistan has concluded a bilateral meeting with the General Court of... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Foreign-funded projects: NHA fails to satisfy Senate panel on implementation pace ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) failed in satisfying the Senate Standing Committee on Economic... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Commodities Gold prices surge to new highs KARACHI: Local and international gold prices continued inching up to new highs on Monday, as world market hovered... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Stocks Indian shares tumble as trade war shockwaves reach Mumbai MUMBAI: Indian shares dropped on Monday after US President Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on Canada, Mexico... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Stocks Nikkei tumble as US tariffs cloud global economic outlook TOKYO: Japanese shares fell more than 2% on Monday, with automakers leading the decline, as concerns over the global... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Money & Banking Dollar lower after US tariffs on Mexico paused NEW YORK: The dollar index was lower on Monday after US President Donald Trump paused new tariffs on Mexico for one... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Money & Banking Indian rupee sinks to lifetime low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee fell to a record low on Monday after US President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on imports... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Money & Banking Asian currencies slump BENGALURU: Emerging Asian currencies and shares tumbled on Monday after US President Donald Trump slapped tariffs on... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Stocks Most Gulf markets in red on trade war fears DUBAI: Gulf stock markets fell in line with global shares on Monday, as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs on... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end lower COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Monday, dragged by information technology and materials stocks. The CSE... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 logs biggest daily drop in 2025 FRANKFURT: European shares logged their biggest one-day drop in more than one month on Monday, with automakers... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Stocks Wall St off lows after Trump says tariffs on Mexico to be paused NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes pared losses on Monday, as US President Donald Trump paused new tariffs on... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
UN begins talks toward ‘fair’ tax accord UNITED NATIONS: UN member states launched formal negotiations Monday on an international tax accord, aiming to ... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Norway nears 100pc goal of all-electric cars OSLO: Almost 96 percent of new cars registered in Norway in January were electric, an unparalled number in the world... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Syria vows ‘punishment’ for car bomb that killed 20 DAMASCUS: A car bomb killed 20 people in northern Syria on Monday, authorities said, vowing to punish those behind... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Commodities Gold hits record high as Trump tariffs spur safe-haven buying NEW YORK: Gold prices hit an all-time high on Monday, bolstered by safe-haven inflows after US President Donald... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Cotton & Textile No visible change seen on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained easy and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst Naseem... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (February 03, 2025)... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Energy Oil prices ease HOUSTON: Oil prices edged lower on Monday after rising more than $1 earlier in the session after the United States... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Commodities Tariff-driven growth fears hit industrial metal prices LONDON: Industrial metals prices fell on the London Metal Exchange (LME) on Monday, with copper hitting a four-week... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 172,112 tonnes of cargo comprising 96,202 tonnes of import cargo and 75,910... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Commodities Russian wheat export prices rise in less liquid market MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices rose last week, returning to the levels of 2023/24 for the first time this... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures snap four-day rally SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures snapped a four-session rally on Monday as US President Donald Trump’s tariffs ... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Energy US natural gas prices jump on colder forecast, sanctions worries NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped about 9% on Monday on forecasts for colder weather and higher heating demand... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Commodities Corn drops on US tariffs; wheat, soybeans down SINGAPORE: Chicago corn futures slid almost 2% on Monday, dropping to their lowest in three weeks, while soybeans ... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 38.667 billion... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil higher on stronger Chicago soyoil KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher for a fifth consecutive session on Monday, supported by... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
GSP Plus review EDITORIAL: The visiting European Union Special Representative for Human Rights Olof Skoog in an exclusive interview... Updated 04 Feb, 2025 06:57am
The battle to rebuild Gaza EDITORIAL: As displaced Palestinians ravaged by the brutal, 15-month-long war in Gaza now trudge back to their homes... Updated 04 Feb, 2025 07:02am
Higher unemployment and lower real wages There has been a great deal of euphoria about the stabilisation of the economy of Pakistan. This is amply... Updated 04 Feb, 2025 07:13am
Autocracy on the march The portents point to an overwhelming march towards autocracy. A country in the throes of unremitting crises in the... Updated 04 Feb, 2025 07:16am
2024 cotton shortfall: economic consequences The 2024 cotton season in Pakistan has once again been fraught with significant challenges, posing severe concerns... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
India’s budget: a forward thinking, citizen friendly approach to salaried class India Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Indian Union Budget in the Lok Sabha in Delhi on February 1,... Updated 04 Feb, 2025 07:10am
Pakistan’s roadmap to a robust IP system Pakistan’s intellectual property (IP) landscape has undergone significant transformation over the years, shaped by... Updated 04 Feb, 2025 07:23am
Letters ‘FBR’s anti-technology strides’ This is apropos an op-ed titled “FBR’s anti-technology strides” carried by the newspaper last Friday. It has... Updated 04 Feb, 2025 07:05am
PTI demands appointment of new CEC ISLAMABAD: Expressing concerns over alleged undue favour being extended to Sikander Sultan Raja, Pakistan... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
IHC: Newly-transferred judges assume charge amid lawyers’ protest ISLAMABAD: Three newly-transferred judges to the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, assumed charge of their offices... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Gilani says country not interested in ‘bloc politics’ ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani has conveyed to a senior American diplomat that Pakistan is “doing... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
ATC adjourns hearing of case against PTI leader ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday adjourned the hearing of the terrorism case against Pakistan... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: PML-N doesn’t work on weekends? “My question: did someone tell the IMF that globalisation is on the out-and-out?” “That sounds like what we in the... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
AIC concerned over passage of ‘PECA 2025’ ISLAMABAD: The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) expressed deep concerns over the passage of “The Prevention of... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Lahore Grammar School emerged successful contender: Balloting ceremony to establish first school in Ravi City LAHORE: The balloting ceremony to establish the first school at Chahar Bagh in Ravi City was held at the RUDA Head... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Call for taking action against illegal adulteration of LPG with CO2 LAHORE: Zaki Aijaz, Regional Chairman of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), along... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Taxes Centre asked to reduce property transfer tax rates like KP govt PESHAWAR: Advisor to the KP Chief Minister on Finance and Inter Provincial Coordination (IPC) Muzammil Aslam said on... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Industry China ready to share experience on organic food: PCJCCI LAHORE: In Pakistan, organic farming is still in its infancy stage with a very limited number of established organic... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Food safety a must for heath, economic objectives: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Industry Housing & real estate sectors: FPCCI proposes cut in taxes to single digits KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has proposed that taxes on housing and real estate sectors should be... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Digital Media Protection Authority: ‘Members from private sector, press clubs and journalists to be included’ LAHORE: Announcing the formation of a ‘Digital Media Protection Authority (DFMA), Federal Minister for Information... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Industry Governor for boosting real estate sector LAHORE: The Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that the real estate industry is a major industry of... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Companies JazzCash joins hands with FAST to introduce ‘Fintech Ecosystems’ ISLAMABAD: JazzCash has partnered with FAST National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences to introduce an... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Aurat March organisers: LHC directs ADC Lahore to decide plea in a day LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday directed the additional deputy commissioner Lahore to hear the organizers of... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Opening ceremony of 2nd COAS Inter Club Hockey Championship held LAHORE: The final round of the 2nd COAS National Inter Club Hockey Championship 2025 kicked off today with a... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Taxes PCDMA slams new conditions in FBR’s SRO 55 KARACHI: The new conditions introduced by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) through SRO 55 (i)/2025, which require... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Taxes Reinstatement of 25pc tax rebate for teachers, researchers advocated LAHORE: Under the banner of the Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA), the... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
‘Human Nutrition and Dietetics’: SAU introduces BSc programme HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam has approved significant academic and institutional reforms,... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Saudi Fund CEO given macroeconomic stability update ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, Monday held a meeting at the... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Private sector investment in new aircraft: IMF agrees to 18pc GST removal if PIA privatised ISLAMABAD: International Monetary Fund (IMF) agreed that if Pakistan International Airline (PIA) is privatised, 18... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
National interest matters: There’s no room for political squabbles: PM QUETTA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday emphasized the need for national cohesion to confront terrorism and... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Jan CPI inflation clocks in at 2.4pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation clocked in at 2.4 per cent on a year-on-year basis in... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
Middle East 70 killed in West Bank: Israel assailed for carrying out ‘ethnic cleansing’ RAMALLAH, (Palestinian Territories): The office of Palestinian president Mahmoud Abbas denounced an Israeli... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
SC CB recalls order of imposing fine on former CJP Khawaja ISLAMABAD: The constitutional bench recalled its order imposing fine upon former Chief Justice Jawad S Khawaja for... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
RD imposed on flat iron/steel products extended until Mar 31 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended for three months the currently imposed 10 percent and 5... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
NA panel told: $20bn World Bank pledge under CPF depends on project readiness ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s pledge of $20 billion for Pakistan under the Country Partnership Framework (CPF) would... Updated 04 Feb, 2025 08:50am
Energy Saudi oil: accord signed to defer $1.2bn payment ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to bolster economic relations amid Pakistan’s economic challenges, Pakistan and... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am
IK urges army to ‘revisit’ some of the policies ISLAMABAD: The jailed founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has written a letter to Chief of Army ... Published 04 Feb, 2025 06:29am