Book-building on 17-18th: Barkat Frisian’s IPO set to raise Rs1.23bn KARACHI: Barkat Frisian Agro Limited, a joint venture of Frisian Egg Group of Netherlands and Pakistan’s Buksh... Updated 09 Feb, 2025 10:02am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures decline SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures eased on Friday and posted a weekly loss as supply concerns from top producer... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Commodities Argentina rains save soy crop from ‘the inferno,’ exchange says BUENOS AIRES: Rainfall earlier this week provided much-needed relief from dry conditions for over 60% of... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Commodities Dalian iron ore hits 4-month high on recovering steel demand SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices hit a four-month high on Friday and were set for weekly gains, as steel demand in... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Energy US natural gas prices slide on rising output NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 3% on Friday on rising output and forecasts for lower demand next week... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Commodities Corn, soy, wheat futures sag on renewed US tariff worries CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn, soybean and wheat futures weakened on Friday on renewed worries that trade... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
KLF 2025: literature, culture, public interest, youth KARACHI: The second day of the Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) 2025 continued with its traditional unbound energy,... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
PTI observes ‘black day’ LAHORE: Amid police raids, arrests and Section 144, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) held protests in multiple... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
20th convocation of LUMHS Jamshoro held HYDERABAD: The 20th Convocation of Liaquat University of Medical & Health Sciences Jamshoro was held on 08th... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Mian Zahid underscores importance of IMF, EU reviews KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals ... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Default averted, says minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development, Ahsan Iqbal Saturday said the country has been saved from... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Industry KATI concerned at rising accidents being caused by dumpers KARACHI: The President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Junaid Naqi, has expressed deep... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Aurangzeb attends Aga Khan’s funeral in Lisbon ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Muhammad Aurangzeb, attended the funeral of the late Prince... Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:38am
SCBAP chief calls on CJP, endorses appointments, transfers ISLAMABAD: The President of Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan (SCBAP) approved of the recent appointments by... Updated 09 Feb, 2025 10:04am
IK writes second ‘open letter’ to COAS ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated founding chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Saturday wrote a... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Afghan terrorist killed in security forces’ operation in Datta Khel ISLAMABAD: Security forces successfully eliminated an Afghan national involved in terrorist activities inside... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Commodities Indian rice offered lowest in BD tender for 50,000 tons HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the tender from Bangladesh’s state grains buyer to purchase 50,000 metric ... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Shortages of food, medicines add to uneasy calm in Kurram region ISLAMABAD: The persistent tense situation in troubled Kurram region has intensified the shortage of food and medical... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
‘FBR can’t take coercive measures without due process’ LAHORE: A higher appellate forum has held that no coercive recovery measures can be taken by Federal Board of... Updated 09 Feb, 2025 10:00am
JI Karachi stages protest demo outside ECP office KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi staged a large protest outside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Sindh... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Lebanon’s PM names new government BEIRUT, (Lebanon): Lebanon’s prime minister named a new government on Saturday, the presidency announced, with the... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Iran currency plunges to record lows amid escalating US tensions DUBAI: Iran’s currency fell on Saturday to a new all-time low against the US dollar after the country’s supreme... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Baltic nations cut ties to Russian power grid, prepare to link with EU VILAKA, (Latvia): The three Baltic states disconnected their electricity systems from Russia’s power grid on... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Economy set to take off: PM Premier highlights financial sector has overcome significant challenges and now on a path to sustained recovery and progress Updated 09 Feb, 2025 11:53pm
Trade & investment: Jam engaged in strategic meetings with KSA leaders ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Jam Kamal Khan, engaged in a series of high-profile meetings in Jeddah, focusing on... Updated 09 Feb, 2025 10:00am
PD set to clear ethanol-blending policy draft ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division is all set to take up draft of volunteer-based ethanol-blending policy to reduce... Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:58am
Housing finance project implementation on track: WB ISLAMABAD: The World Bank says the implementation progress of the Pakistan Housing Finance Project, which aims to... Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:58am
Salaried individuals: FTO tells FBR to scale back checks on telco-issued certificates ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to check the pattern of... Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:52am
H1 budget deficit 1.2pc of GDP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s budget deficit was recorded at Rs1.5 trillion (1.2 percent of the GDP) in the first half (July... Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:52am
Nepra facing multiple pleas against rise in Discos’ security deposit ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is currently facing a flood of petitions... Updated 09 Feb, 2025 04:19pm
‘26th Amendment to stay until withdrawn by parliament’ ISLAMABAD: Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar stated that the 26th Amendment Act, 2024, will remain in the field unless and... Updated 09 Feb, 2025 09:16pm
Capital crime scene EDITORIAL: Until recently, the image the federal capital projected was one of a tranquil, organised, and green city,... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Sindh govt introduces ‘climate smart technology’ KARACHI: The Sindh government has introduced advanced agricultural research “climate smart technology” in the... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Karachi: govt bans daytime entry of dumpers KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to impose a ban on the entry of dumpers into Karachi during the daytime.... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
French envoy signals support during PAA HQ visit KARACHI: French Ambassador to Pakistan Nicolas Galey conducted a high-level visit to the Pakistan Airports Authority... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Crackdown on traffic violators continues KARACHI: On the directives of Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, the Road Safety Committee continued its... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Punjab CM Maryam heaps praise on father Nawaz, PM Shehbaz LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed gratitude and paid tribute to President Pakistan Muslim... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Sherry stresses importance of climate awareness KARACHI: Veteran politician and climate advocate Sherry Rehman stressed the immediate need for national and... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Two police cops martyred in Bannu check-post attack PESHAWAR: Two police personnel were martyred in a terrorists’ attack on a police check post in Bannu. It was second... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Commodities Gold prices drop KARACHI: Gold prices dropped from a historic high on Saturday, showing a fall in the global bullion value, traders... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Prices of essential kitchen items decline WoW ISLAMABAD: The prices of the essential kitchen items have witnessed a further reduction during this week past... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Punjab CM to open ‘Horse and Cattle Show’ today LAHORE: Senior Provincial Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb, accompanied by Minister for Information and Culture Uzma... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
AMAN-25: Naval Chief visits foreign ships KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf visited foreign ships of navies participating in 9th... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Three youths crushed to death in Karachi KARACHI: A speeding dumper ran over a motorcycle carrying three young men in Karachi, killing them on the spot on... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
PCB BoGs commends Naqvi for Gaddafi Stadium reconstruction LAHORE: The Board of Governors (BoGs) of the Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB) has expressed gratitude to the PCB... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Letters Accidents due to non-implementation of axle load law While we appreciate Sindh government’s concern for safety and awareness campaigns by the departments, we seek to... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
End of an era: Aga Khan IV (1936-2025) EDITORIAL: The world mourns the passing of Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, for good reason; it marks the end... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (February 08, 2025) and the forecast for Sunday (February 09, 2025)... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Teachers inconvenienced by government EDITORIAL: Providing knowledge to young people and shaping mindsets in higher education institutions, teachers have ... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Joint CPA Conference: Marriyum highlights initiatives taken by Punjab govt LAHORE: Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday highlighted the initiatives taken by the incumbent... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Gilani for regional cooperation & collective strategies LAHORE: The two-day Commonwealth Parliamen-tary Association (CPA) South-East Asia Regions Joint Conference concluded... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
FAPUASA to join AGEGA in protest tomorrow LAHORE: Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Associations (FAPUASA Pakistan) decided to join with... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
CTD arrests 15 terrorists of banned outfit LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) in Punjab foiled a major terrorist plan by arresting 15 terrorists... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Govt working on agri uplift of Potohar LAHORE: The Punjab government is developing a transformation plan for the agricultural development of the Potohar... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 40.516 ... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Cotton & Textile Selective buying seen on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Saturday decreased the spot rate by Rs... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday, (February 08, 2025)... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Commodities Asia rice: Fresh supplies push India rates to 19-month low BENGALURU/MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK AND BANGLADESH: Indian rice export prices dropped to an over 19-month low this week,... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Commodities Copper prices hit three-month high LONDON: Copper prices hit their highest levels in three months on Friday and were heading for their biggest weekly... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures gain on Ramadan demand KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Friday, logging a third straight week of gains, supported... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Commodities Gold prices gain on safe-haven demand NEW YORK: Gold prices rose on Friday and were on track for a sixth consecutive week of gains as escalating trade... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Energy Oil prices set for 3rd straight weekly fall on tariff concerns HOUSTON: Oil prices finished with daily gains on Friday after new sanctions were imposed on Iran’s crude exports... Published 09 Feb, 2025 02:43am
Jaffar Express attack: 21 passengers, 4 FC personnel lost lives as security forces kill ‘all terrorists’: DG ISPR