Palestine, Kashmir issues: UK can play significant role in peaceful resolution: Syedaal Khan ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom can play a significant role in the peaceful resolution of Palestine and Kashmir ... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:48am
Industry Gilani for providing all facilities to businessmen ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said that there is a need to provide all possible facilities to... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:42am
Honhaar Scholarship Programme expanded into other provinces LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has also approved ‘Honhaar Scholarship Scheme’ for the ... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:39am
JI terms Feb 8 ‘darkest day’ in the history of country LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has declared February 8 as the darkest day in country’s... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:37am
Burials for 13 migrants drowned off Africa begin MIRZA VIRKAN: A Pakistani who drowned along with 12 compatriots when a boat carrying dozens of migrants capsized off... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:36am
Taxes Firms can claim tax on destroyed goods LAHORE: The sales tax department cannot deny adjustment against raw materials not actually used during the same tax... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:32am
‘Genetically modified crops vital to resolving food security challenges’ FAISALABAD: In the face of food security challenges in the developing world, genetically modified crops are the need... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:31am
LHC informed: Permission for Aurat March granted LAHORE: The Lahore High Court was informed on Thursday that the deputy commissioner Lahore granted permission for ... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:29am
Ramzan Sugar Mills case: Maryam expresses gratitude over acquittal of PM, Hamza LAHORE: “Alhamdulillah, Allah Almighty has vindicated us, we are grateful to Him,” said Chief Minister Punjab... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:27am
Industry SECP launching ‘same-day’ account opening initiative for corporates ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in collaboration with the State Bank of... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:24am
Companies Regulatory approvals delayed: H1 closure likely for Telenor’s PTCL acquisition ISLAMABAD: Due to delays in obtaining regulatory approvals, the transaction for Pakistan telecommunication Company... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:23am
Prince Rahim Aga Khan V named 50th hereditary Imam LISBON, (Portugal): Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini Aga Khan V was today named the 50th hereditary Imam (spiritual leader)... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:20am
CPA Asia, South-East Asia Regions: Punjab PA set to host first-ever Joint ‘Conference of Parliaments’ LAHORE: Under the visionary leadership of Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan, the Provincial Assembly... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:19am
Taxes Tax experts accuse IR officials of misusing power ISLAMABAD: Tax experts have expressed concern that deputation of Inland Revenue officials at business/manufacturing... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:14am
Bridge construction: NA’s IPC panel directs CSs, other officials to file report ISLAMAABD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) directed the chief... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:10am
Funeral of Karim Aga Khan: Govt announces ‘Day of Mourning’ ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan on Thursday announced a day of mourning on February 8 – on the occasion of... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:05am
PM to perform opening ceremony of upgraded Gaddafi Stadium today LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is set to welcome cricket fans with a spectacular opening ceremony on... Published 07 Feb, 2025 08:01am
Money & Banking MCB Bank reports strong financial performance for 2024 LAHORE: MCB Bank Limited (MCB) has announced its financial results for the year ended December 31, 2024, delivering... Published 07 Feb, 2025 07:59am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 257,370 tonnes of cargo comprising 172,228 tonnes of import cargo and 85,142... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Commodities Copper reaches multi-week highs on relief over tariffs LONDON: Copper prices hit multi-week highs on Thursday as fears over a full-blown trade war eased despite threats by... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Energy Oil firms as Trump policies continue to drag on prices NEW YORK: Oil prices edged up on Thursday after Saudi Arabia’s state oil company raised its March crude prices... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil higher on fears of lower production KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose for a second consecutive session on Thursday, driven by expectations ... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Commodities Corn, soybeans hover near multi-month highs on no-tariff relief CANBERRA: Chicago corn and soybean futures rose on Thursday towards multi-month highs, supported by relief that US... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Energy US natgas prices ease on rising output NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased about 1% on Thursday, paring bigger losses earlier in the session on a ... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Commodities Iron ore rebounds on Australia supply worries, softer dollar SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures rebounded on Thursday, supported by a softer dollar and Australia supply worries, while... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures gain on supply snags SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged higher on Thursday, supported by supply concerns and resilient demand in ... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Stocks Nikkei rises on Wall Street gains TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday, tracking overnight gains in Wall Street, even as the yen... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Stocks China, HK stocks rise as DeepSeek AI optimism lifts tech sector HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks advanced on Thursday, driven by the tech sector, as investors continued to bet... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Stocks STOXX 600 hits record high on robust earnings FRANKFURT: European shares closed at an all-time high on Thursday, with mining companies in the lead following a ... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on earnings reports NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq ticked up on Thursday, as some upbeat earnings reports brought relief to ... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Money & Banking Asian currencies rangebound BENGALURU: Jakarta stocks hit their lowest level in about eight months on Thursday, led by a slump in top Indonesian... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Money & Banking Yen hits 8-week high; sterling drops NEW YORK: The yen touched an eight-week high versus the dollar on Thursday after a Bank of Japan policy board member... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Stocks IT stocks lift Sri Lankan shares higher COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Thursday, aided by gains in information technology stocks. The CSE All... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Egypt signs $3bn LNG deals with Shell and TotalEnergies LONDON: Egypt has signed deals worth about $3 billion with Shell and TotalEnergies to secure 60 cargoes of liquefied... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Finland to ban Russian nationals from buying property HELSINKI: Finland’s government on Thursday proposed a ban on property purchases by nationals from countries that... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Research urges businesses to prepare themselves for AI-driven cyber threats ISLAMABAD: A new research by a global cybersecurity company revealed growing sense of urgency among businesses to... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Directives given to PMDC: Medical degree verification process expedited ISLAMABAD: The Coordinator to the Prime Minister on National Health Services and Regulations, Dr Mukhtar Bharath, ... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
First ‘Made in Pakistan’ expo begins in Saudi Arabia ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal Khan, inaugurated Pakistan’s first-ever Single Country... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Taxes ‘KPRA achieves record 46pc surge in tax collection’ PESHAWAR: Advisor to the KP Chief Minister on Finance and Inter-provincial Coordination, Muzzamil Aslam, is pleased... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Budgetary proposals for FY26 PSDP: Information ministry’s 14 projects worth Rs8.558bn cleared ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting approved the budgetary proposals... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Four killed in Kalat accident KALAT: Four people were killed and several others injured in a devastating road accident in Surab District, Kalat... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Enforcement Collectorate Karachi seizes smuggled tyres KARACHI: The Enforcement Collectorate Karachi on Thursday seized smuggled tyres worth millions of rupees during... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Taxes 24 Indus and Hub bridges: FBR to install digital enforcement stations ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) new anti-smuggling strategy has decided to install digital enforcement... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Likely hike in prices of essential items in Ramazan: Govt intervention sought to curb market manipulation KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has written to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, expressing grave concern... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Pakistan’s political crisis: rethinking people’s future Pakistan’s political landscape is a tapestry woven with threads of military interventions, dynastic rule, judicial... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Letters Article 19 becomes illusory? How unfortunate it is a highly controversial bill has now become a law. A few days ago, the upper house of ... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Military’s clear message EDITORIAL: It’s no surprise that the latest Corps Commanders’ Conference at General Headquarters in Rawalpindi... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Oil against deferred payment EDITORIAL: Saudi Arabia has signed an oil payment deferral deal with Pakistan, estimated at 1.6 billion dollars,... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
India’s Budget The Indian economy, despite its resilience and potential, faces a multitude of challenges as it passes through the... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Govt, IMF, and need for policy revisit In March, the government and International Monetary Fund (IMF) are due to hold first review of the Extended Fund... Updated 15 Feb, 2025 08:29pm
Waves of peace: Exercise Aman charting the course for maritime harmony It was realized soon after the 9/11 attacks that maritime security was not a ‘job of one state,’ and in the ... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 07:06am
LHC additional judges: JCP nominates 9 advocates for appointment ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) nominated nine advocates for appointment as additional judges ... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
PM, others visit ailing Fazl ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif accompanied by Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal and Minister for... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Commodities Gold prices decline KARACHI: Gold lost momentum, falling from all-time highs on Thursday, as global market receded close to $2,850 per... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Three cops martyred, six injured in attack PESHAWAR: Three cops were martyred while six more were injured in an attack on a police checkpost in Karak district... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The quest for rapid dominance “So shock and awe.” “Shock yes awe, not quite.” “But…but…” “Don’t splutter – history teaches us that shock and awe... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Umrah pilgrims’ vaccine issue to be resolved in two days LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique had a telephonic conversation with Chief Executive Officer... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Wedding of 57 couples held under Dhi Rani Programme LAHORE: Under the Punjab Dhi Rani programme, a mass wedding ceremony for 57 couples was organized in Khanewal. ... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Deputy Speaker of House of Commons arrives in Lahore LAHORE: The Deputy Speaker of the British House of Commons, Nusrat Ghani, has arrived in Lahore to participate in ... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 07:39am
Eco literacy campaign to be launched in Lahore LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) and Communal Hub announced the launch of Eco Literacy Campaign, ... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 07:46am
Electricity bills: Governor condemns FIRs against farmers by Rangers LAHORE: Governor Punjab, Sardar Saleem Haider Khan strongly condemned the Rangers’ force for filing FIRs against... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 07:44am
Adiala jail’s prison cell: IK to mark Feb 8 as ‘black day’ ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in National Assembly Omar Ayub declared on Thursday that jailed ex-prime minister... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 07:43am
PTI rally at Minar-i-Pakistan: LHC directs DC to decide within a day LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday directed the Deputy Commissioner Lahore to decide within a day an... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 07:38am
Mayor reviews uplift work at Jodia Bazaar, Kapra Market KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Murtaza Wahab has announced that a master plan aimed at the reconstruction and revitalisation... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 07:37am
Industry National development impossible without cheap power: Mian Zahid KARACHI: The Chairman of the National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 07:16am
One soldier martyred, 12 terrorists killed in NW ISLAMABAD: Security forces conducted an intelligence-based operation in the Hassan Khel area of North Waziristan... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 07:37am
Industry P@SHA, PSEB hosting ‘Pak x Saudi Business Forum’ in Riyadh tomorrow ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) Sajjad Mustafa Syed has announced that P@SHA... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 07:17am
Permission granted to recruit 500 cops in PR Police: IG LAHORE: Inspector General of Railways Police Rao Sardar Ali Khan has said that permission has been granted to ... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 07:34am
PM phones Aga Khan V ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday telephoned His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, the newly... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 07:34am
PPP HR Cell concerned over threats hurled at female anchor ISLAMABAD: The Human Rights Cell of the Pakistan People’s Party is deeply concerned over the threats hurled at a... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 07:31am
Punjab Job Center signs MoU with GIFT University LAHORE: The Punjab Job Center has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with GIFT University Gujranwala to... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 07:30am
SITE Karachi: Rs5bn allocated for infrastructure KARACHI: The Sindh government has allocated 5 billion rupees for the construction and expansion of infrastructure in... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 07:21am
Proposed amendments to NBFCs: SECP, MUFAP, AMCs & Pension Fund officials discuss ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) held an extensive consultation session with... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Continuous absence of minister, secy: Senate body decides to refer matter to chairman for action ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production, Thursday, while adjourning the panel meeting... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Industry Somalian Ambassador visits LCCI LAHORE: The Ambassador of Somalia to Pakistan Sheikh Noor Muhammad Hassan has expressed keen interest in signing... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Standard Chartered Karachi United Youth Football League concludes KARACHI: Standard Chartered Karachi United Youth Football League 2024 concluded, having sponsored over 1,300... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
2024 Creator Awards: TikTok announces nominations KARACHI: TikTok has announced nominations for its 2024 Creator Awards in Pakistan. This highly anticipated event... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
UHS approves fines for repeated mistakes in theses LAHORE: The Advanced Studies and Research Board of the University of the Health Sciences (UHS) Lahore has decided to... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Commodities Wheat yield competitions to be held across Punjab LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) has decided to organize wheat yield competitions across the province... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
PFUJ challenges amendments to PECA in IHC ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), Thursday, filed a petition in the Islamabad High Court... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 08:56am
Trump’s Gaza proposal rejected by Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has firmly rejected a proposal put forth by US President Donald J Trump regarding the... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 08:35am
PM, son acquitted in Ramzan Sugar Mills case LAHORE: An anti-corruption court on Thursday acquitted Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and his son, former Punjab ... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Middle East Israel orders army to plan to let Palestinians leave Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s defence minister ordered the army on Thursday to prepare for “voluntary” departures... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Forex reserves dip slightly KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves saw a marginal decline of $8 million, settling at $16.044... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Maldives Chief of Defence Staff meets Sahir RAWALPINDI: Major General Ibrahim Hilmy, Chief of Defence Staff, Maldives, who is on an official visit to Pakistan,... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 08:57am
Customs agents threaten to halt clearance services KARACHI: The Pakistan Customs Agents Association has announced plans to suspend import and export clearance services... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 08:57am
US skipping G20 talks SANTO DOMINGO: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday he would skip Group of 20 talks this month in South... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
APTMA rejects current structure of grid transition levy ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) has rejected current structure of grid transition levy... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 08:34am
Balochistan high priority: Gas distribution strategy will be reassessed ISLAMABAD: The federal government will reassess its gas distribution strategy, particularly the policy of... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 08:57am
Reko Diq project: Barrick Gold sees higher gold reserves TORONTO: Canadian miner Barrick Gold’s overall proven and probable gold reserves jumped 23% to 17.4 million ounces... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
‘No wheat import this year owing to sufficient stock’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will not import wheat during the current year owing to sufficient stock in the country, said... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 09:25am
Population boost, climate change: Sustainability hinges on two existential issues: Aurangzeb Says the State Bank of Pakistan will issue comprehensive guidelines for a green economy framework Updated 07 Feb, 2025 02:08pm
Aurangzeb discusses economic progress with Burki, Shamshad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held separate meetings with veteran... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 02:22pm
SOEs: PM for rapid, transparent sell-off process ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said the privatisation of the designated institutions should be... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Audit reports for FY2024-25: Govt initiates probe into foreign-funded uplift projects ISLAMABAD: The government has initiated an investigation into foreign-funded development projects highlighted in the... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 02:22pm
Rates Index dips as institutions sell KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday remained under severe pressure and closed in deep red with heavy losses... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
All set to export 50,000 MTs of rice to Bangladesh KARACHI: Pakistan is set to export 50,000 metric tons of rice to Bangladesh under a Government-to-Government (G2G)... Updated 07 Feb, 2025 04:06pm
FTA (Phase-II): Pakistan, China agree to deepen trade liberalisation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China have agreed to deepen trade liberalisation under the China-Pakistan Free Trade... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (February 06, 2025). ==================================== ... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (February 06, 2025). ======================================= ... Published 07 Feb, 2025 06:32am