Industry Increase in security deposit rates by Discos: KCCI urges Nepra to consult stakeholders KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has urged National Electric Power Regulatory ... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:37am
Socio-Cultural Agri Finance Mela 2025 held in Sujawal Sujawal: The vibrant district of Sajawal was the scene of an engaging Socio-Cultural Agri Finance Mela, organised by... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:35am
Senate session summoned on Thursday ISLAMABAD: Acting President Yousaf Raza Gilani has summoned the session of the Senate on Thursday. The session will... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:33am
Companies Honda Atlas hosts special event for media LAHORE: Honda Atlas Cars Pakistan Limited recently hosted a special event celebrating its long-lasting legacy and... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:29am
Dar telephones Malaysian counterpart ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a telephone call with the Foreign... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:28am
President arrives in Lisbon, condoles death of Aga Khan LISBON: President Asif Ali Zardari arrived in Lisbon on Monday and offered condolences to Prince Rahim Al-Hussaini... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:25am
Over 100 Pakistani IT companies participating in ‘LEAP 2025’ KARACHI: Pakistani IT companies are aggressively exploring new and emerging tech markets particularly the Kingdom of... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:23am
JI Karachi blames PPP govt over heavy traffic violations KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami’s Karachi Chief, Monem Zafar on Monday held the Pakistan People’s Party’s government... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:21am
Industry LEAP 2025: Minister praises Saudi cos’ investment in IT industry ISLAMABAD: Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Federal Minister of State for Information Technology and Telecom (MoITT) of... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:19am
Bandits attack railway station in Khairpur, take away money KHAIRPUR: A gang of bandits attacked Gambat railway station, taken the station staff as hostage and rob cash from... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:16am
Punjab OPC holds first E-Kachehri LAHORE: For the first time in the history of Punjab, the Punjab Overseas Pakistanis Commission (OPC) successfully... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:15am
‘Removal from Service Act’: KP governor declines to give assent PESHAWAR: The governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has declined assent to KP Employees (Removal from Service) Act, 2025 and... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:13am
PAD directed to introduce ‘Cotton Crop Insurance Pilot Project’ LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani on Monday directed the agriculture department to... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:12am
Allegations by IK aimed at evading accountability: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has stated that Imran Khan’s allegations are part of his ... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:10am
Newly-appointed 9 additional LHC judges take oath LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Aalia Neelum administered oath to newly-appointed nine additional... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:09am
Industry Students, IT traders: FPCCI unveils ‘LaunchPad Pakistan’ startup programme KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI) has announced first-ever startup... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:08am
Industry PVMA, FPCCI, KATI join hands to promote industrialization KARACHI: The Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce ... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:06am
Sindh govt to auction 106 used vehicles on 27th KARACHI: The Sindh government on Monday announced to auction 106 used official vehicles on February 27, 2025 to... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:04am
Nawaz, CM meet MPAs from Lahore Division: Public welfare projects, future political strategies discussed LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League (N) President Nawaz Sharif and Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met members... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:01am
‘Only 0.22pc being spent on higher education’: Centre, provinces have to play their role in boosting budget: HEC chief LAHORE: Higher Education Commission of Pakistan Chairman Prof Dr Mukhtar Ahmed on Monday said that only 0.22% is... Published 11 Feb, 2025 08:00am
GCU holds International Punjabi Conference FAISALABAD: Government College University Faisalabad successfully organized two-day International Punjabi ... Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:58am
Pakistan destined to emerge as global economic power: Ahsan LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal, has expressed confidence ... Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:56am
Special persons: CM launches project to provide assistive devices LAHORE: On the special direction of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a special project has been launched ... Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:52am
Inauguration of renovated National Stadium today LAHORE: The inauguration of renovated National Stadium Karachi will be held on today evening with a colourful... Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:50am
Container burning on May 9: Qureshi and others indicted LAHORE: An antiterrorism court on Monday indicted PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi with four other leaders and... Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:47am
‘White coat’ ceremony held LAHORE: The White Coat Ceremony was held at Fatima Jinnah Medical University Lahore for the newly admitted ... Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:46am
Parliamentarians, businessmen, heavy taxpayers: NA body for lifting ban on issuance of PB licence ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior recommended for lifting the ban on the issuance of... Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:44am
Governance, economic development, other issues: Gilani for collaboration between parliament and UN ISLAMABAD: Acting President Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani has said that strong institutional collaboration between the... Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:41am
PTI’s Sangjani jalsa case: Interim bail of Omar, others extended ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:38am
Industry Pakistan Tanners Association concerned at DISCOs’ demand to increase security deposit KARACHI: Chairman, Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA), Hamid Arshad Zahur has expressed deep concern at the proposed... Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:36am
Inheritance suits, Dickens and Dewani Adalat ‘Why is it called Dewani?’ A query, framed out of genuine curiosity related to inheritance suits filed in the civil... Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:22am
Early sowing: a strategic step towards cotton revival Pakistan’s cotton sector has faced a significant downturn in recent years, with the previous season witnessing an... Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:19am
Letters Trump’s hammer falls on transgender rights—II The Biden administration (2021–2025) introduced transgender military service rights, strengthened Title IX... Published 11 Feb, 2025 07:04am
Energy US natural gas prices soar NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 4% to a one-week high on Monday on rising flows to liquefied natural... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Assessment of economy by Fitch EDITORIAL: In its latest report, Fitch, one of the three major international rating agencies, has maintained that... Updated 11 Feb, 2025 07:11am
Freezing of US aid EDITORIAL: Among the plethora of controversial decisions taken by the Trump Administration since January 20, few ... Updated 11 Feb, 2025 07:09am
IMF programme targets: performance This is an appropriate time to evaluate the initial performance of Pakistan’s economy in the first half of ... Updated 11 Feb, 2025 06:59am
Mad Hatter strikes again…and again US President Donald Trump, in his inimitable style and thrust, continues to rock the boat globally. Not only has he... Updated 11 Feb, 2025 06:57am
Gaza situation: Pakistan, KSA agree to convene OIC FMs’ moot ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have agreed on Monday to urgently convene an extraordinary OIC... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Commodities Gold soars to fresh highs KARACHI: Gold prices surged to record highs - both locally and internationally on Monday, as global bullion rates... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Industry SECP grants licence to Tamkeen Securities ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted license to Tamkeen Securities (Pvt)... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Money & Banking BoK partners with BenchMatrix to enhance LOS PESHAWAR: Bank of Khyber (BoK) and BenchMatrix have entered into a partnership under which BoK has selected... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Silence of the Lambs? “Monday saw all roads to Blue Area choked yet again…” “The lawyers are protesting the…the…” “Well left.” “Excuse... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
‘Hasty’ legislations: PTI, SIC lawmakers stage walkout from NA ISLAMABAD, Feb 10: The lawmakers belonging to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)-backed Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC)... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Two IBOs: 7 terrorists killed in KP: ISPR RAWALPINDI: Security forces killed seven terrorists in two separate intelligence-based operations in Khyber... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
‘Türkiye hosts over 135,000 Pakistanis among 62.2m visitors in 2024’ KARACHI: Türkiye has hosted over 135,000 Pakistanis among 62.2 million visitors in 2024, generating over USD 61... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Uninterrupted transportation of goods: NKATI members assured of effective steps KARACHI: The DIG Traffic Ahmed Nawaz has assured that effective measures will be taken to ensure uninterrupted... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Second round of Pak-Qatar BPC held in Doha ISLAMABAD: The second round of Pakistan-Qatar Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) was held in Doha, Qatar on... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
SU to host int’l conference on chemistry from 13th HYDERABAD: Sindh University’s M.A. Kazi Institute of Chemistry and the National Centre of Excellence in Analytical... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Industry Dr Zeelaf elected PBC chairperson KARACHI: The Board of Directors of the Pakistan Business Co-uncil (PBC) has elected Dr. Zeelaf Munir as its new... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
KTBA concerned at FBR’s password protection policy KARACHI: The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has raised serious concerns about the Federal Board of Revenue’s... Updated 11 Feb, 2025 09:20am
UN says ‘deeply alarmed’ by Libya migrant mass graves GENEVA: The United Nations’ International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Monday said it was “deeply... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Zardari, Erdogan discuss mutual ties ISTANBUL: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday held a meeting with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Europe Error shuts down Swiss nuclear power reactor GENEVA: A routine inspection at Europe’s oldest nuclear power plant Monday inadvertently triggered an emergency... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
US Democrats call for whistleblowers to rein in Musk WASHINGTON: Democrats announced a new platform for US whistleblowers Monday as they launched the latest front in... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
South Asia Anti-Muslim hate speech surges in India led by Modi: report NEW DELHI: Hate speech in India targeting the country’s religious minorities saw a “staggering” surge in 2024,... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Companies Saba’s Weinstein steps up drive against UK investment trusts LONDON: Saba Capital Management has added more UK investment trusts to its activist campaign and plans to further... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Modi ‘uses’ Pakistan’s airspace en route Paris LAHORE: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s aircraft used Pakistan’s airspace while travelling to Paris from... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Tax dispute: IHC grants conditional relief to SOE ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has granted conditional relief to a state-owned enterprise (SOE) to apply to... Updated 11 Feb, 2025 08:39am
Trump to impose new 25pc tariffs on steel, aluminium WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump plans to slap 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports Monday,... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Letter to COAS not aimed at striking deal: IK ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Monday, said that his... Updated 11 Feb, 2025 09:03am
Lawyers protest 26th Amendment, JCP meeting ISLAMABAD: Lawyers on Monday staged a protest against the 26th constitutional amendment and the meeting of the... Updated 11 Feb, 2025 08:40am
JCP nominates six judges for SC amid PTI boycott ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) by majority of total membership nominated six judges of High... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
87 furnaces in default: Bank accounts frozen, mobile SIMs blocked in Lesco areas ISLAMABAD: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has initiated measures to suspend bank accounts and block... Updated 11 Feb, 2025 09:19am
Power sector owes Rs148.5bn dues: SNGPL says facing ‘grievous’ liquidity crisis ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) said that it is facing grievous liquidity issues due to... Updated 11 Feb, 2025 08:37am
Several Pakistanis feared dead in Libyan maritime tragedy ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) said on Monday that several Pakistani nationals were feared dead in yet another... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Jul-Jan home remittances rise 32pc YoY KARACHI: Home remittance inflows maintained strong growth, reaching $20.8 billion mark in the first seven months of... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Revenue pilferage: FBR set to introduce major changes in EFS ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will introduce major changes in the Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS)... Updated 11 Feb, 2025 09:03am
Rates PSX posts handsome rally KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on strong positive note with healthy... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Govt working with UAE, KSA to extract mineral resources: PM KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Monday revealed that Pakistan was working together with the United Arab... Updated 11 Feb, 2025 04:15pm
PSDP 2024-25: Rs628.891bn development funds released in 7 months ISLAMABAD: The government has authorized the utilization of development funds amounting to Rs 628.891 billion, out... Updated 11 Feb, 2025 03:07pm
Local raw materials: APTMA says seeking a level playing field ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) urgently called on the government to create a level... Updated 11 Feb, 2025 02:45pm
GCDA job: IMF scoping team to confer with SC, JCP officials today To be briefed on the procedure for the appointment of judges and the constitutional and legal matters Updated 11 Feb, 2025 02:46pm
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (February 10, 2025) and the forecast for Tuesday (February 11, 2025)... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (February 10, 2025) ======================================= Offset... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (February 10, 2025)... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (February 10, 2025)... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (February 10, 2025) .... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (February 10, 2025) . ======================== Open Bid... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (February 10, 2025) . ==================================== BR... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (February 10, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Senate body examines Pakistan Post’s financial situation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Post’s revenue stood at Rs 9.2 billion during the last year compared to total expenditure of ... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Climate-related challenges: Pakistan for enhanced regional collaboration ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has called for enhanced regional collaboration in tackling climate-related challenges, saying... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
EPD intensifies crackdown on smog and air pollution LAHORE: The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) of the Punjab in collaboration with authorities of different... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Private sector: BMP urges SBP to review policies LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) on Monday stated... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei ends nearly flat TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended nearly flat on Monday as investors weighed fresh US tariff threats,... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Stocks China, HK stocks gain as DeepSeek continues to lift tech sector HONG KONG: Chinese and Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday as optimism around artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Stocks European shares close at record high on energy boost FRANKFURT: Europe’s benchmark index settled at an all-time high on Monday, boosted by energy stocks, while markets... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Stocks Wall Street advances as tech stocks rebound NEW TORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Monday, with most heavyweight technology stocks rebounding after a... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Malaysia’s ringgit falls BENGALURU: Malaysia’s currency was the top loser among a group of downbeat Asian currencies on Monday as markets... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Money & Banking Dollar gains, loonie slips on tariff threats NEW YORK: The US dollar gained on Monday after President Donald Trump pledged 25% tariffs on all imports of steel ... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Money & Banking Indian rupee sticks to losing run on tariff worries MUMBAI: The Indian rupee weakened to its all-time low on Monday in the wake of US President Donald Trump announcing... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
India in talks with US to buy combat vehicles, seal fighter jet engine deal as Modi visits NEW DELHI: India is in talks with the United States for the purchase and co-production of combat vehicles as well as... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
‘France in advanced talks to buy Indian rocket launcher system’ BENGALURU: France is in advanced talks with India to buy a multi-barrel rocket launcher system, a top Indian ... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
EU to retaliate over tariffs imposed by the US: France PARIS: The European Union will retaliate by replicating any tariffs imposed on it by the United States, the French... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
BD arrests 1,300 in ex-regime loyalist crackdown DHAKA: Bangladeshi police said Monday more than 1,300 people have been arrested in a sweeping crackdown dubbed... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 370,462 tonnes of cargo comprising 260,491 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am
Commodities Gold hovers near all-time highs NEW YORK: Gold rose on Monday and hovered near record-high levels touched in the previous session, as investors... Published 11 Feb, 2025 06:36am