Industry Pakistan strengthens its presence at AIMExpo 2025 with TDAP support LAS VEGAS: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), in collaboration with the Trade and Investment ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:49am
PTI puts its weight behind Justice Kayani ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday put its weight behind Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kayani of Islamabad... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:48am
Dumper claims another life in Karachi KARACHI: Another man died on way to the hospital after a speedy dumper truck hit his motorcycle in Musharraf Colony... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:47am
7th International Punjabi Conference starts at LCWU LAHORE: 7th International Punjabi Conference started here at Lahore College for Women university (LCWU) bringing... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:47am
‘Rapid Response Cell’ to be set up for women LAHORE: In order to provide quick legal and medical assistance to the women, the Punjab government has decided to... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:46am
CM vows to empower women by providing equal opportunities LAHORE: “The role of women in the world of science and technology is not just necessary but also indispensable,”... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:45am
Sanam Javed asked to appear before LHC today LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday asked the PTI social media activist Sanam Javed to appear before the court... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:44am
UAF holds fun fair FAISALABAD: The co-curricular activities in academic institutes play a vital role in refurbishing the skills of the... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:44am
CM to launch ‘science & technology show’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif visited Government Pilot Higher Secondary School to launch the... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:43am
UoL 16th convocation: Punjab CM praised for her health sector initiatives LAHORE: Provincial Ministers for Health Khawaja Salman Rafique and Khawaja Imran Nazir attended the 16th Convocation... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:40am
Industry ‘Punjab is committed to fostering business-friendly policies’ LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has reaffirmed the Punjab government’s commitment to... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:27am
Under-5 clinic inaugurated with Unicef’s support LAHORE: In a significant step towards strengthening child healthcare services, a newly established Under-5 Clinic ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:26am
CSO hosts annual career fair at LUMS LAHORE: The Career Services Office (CSO) at LUMS recently hosted its Annual Career Fair, a flagship event that... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:24am
Intra-party elections case: Gohar demands appointments of new CEC, two members ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Barrister Gohar Ali Khan has again demanded that the appointments... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:22am
Murad inaugurates National Bank Stadium KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah officially inaugurated the newly upgraded National Bank Stadium, which... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:20am
SC asks why no accused challenged transfer of custody to military authorities ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned why no accused had challenged the transfer of their custody to military... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:18am
Policy on terrorism, foreign occupation remains unchanged: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) said on Tuesday that Pakistan’s policy on terrorism and foreign occupation... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:16am
Plea against Peca: IHC asks AGP to assist the court ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) to assist in a petition... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:13am
Industry ‘Agri-Connections’ moot & expo to begin today KARACHI: The two-day Agri-Connections 2025 conference and expo with the theme of ‘Investing in Agriculture for... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:11am
Energy Solar system project will be completed by July: Nasir KARACHI: Minister for Energy, Development and Planning Sindh, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah Tuesday said with the support... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:06am
Sharjeel rejects MQM’s allegations KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has categorically rejected the MQM’s allegations, stating that... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:04am
Rs40m for uplift work of Kot Lakhpat approved LAHORE: Chairman PIEDMC Javed Iqbal presided over the 168th meeting of the Board of Directors. The board approved ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:02am
Karachi real estate: NAB chief uncovers Rs3trn corruption scam KARACHI: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Lieutenant General Nazir Ahmad Butt (Retired) has disclosed a... Published 12 Feb, 2025 08:01am
PM appreciates Dubai’s remarkable progress DUBAI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday appreciated Dubai’s remarkable progress as a global hub for... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:57am
Industry Visa highlights commercial cards’ role in Pakistan’s SME growth KARACHI: Visa, a world leader in digital payments, released a whitepaper highlighting the advantages of digitizing... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:55am
Industry PSW’s ‘Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship Programme’ takes place in Peshawar PESHAWAR: The latest onsite event under Pakistan Single Window (PSW)’s ‘Khadijah Women Entrepreneurship... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:53am
Industry Businessmen urged to work on introducing bus services through PPP KARACHI: Law Enforcement Agencies (LAEs) will not allow citizens to set afire heavy vehicles unlawfully, but they... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:51am
EDB, NUST hold seminar: Call for early adoption of industry 4.0 technologies ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar, Tuesday, while stressing the need for achieving sustainable economic growth, have... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:49am
Country confirms 74th polio case of 2024 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Tuesday, confirmed the detection of the 74th wild poliovirus type 1 (WPV1) case of 2024 in the... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:48am
Court announces to decide bail pleas of IK, Bushra this month ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, announced that it will decide Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:47am
Hyderabad Zone: DG BISP visits field offices, Nashonama Centres HYDERABAD: The Director General of Benazir Income Support Program Sindh, Zulfiqar Ali Shaikh has conducted surprise... Updated 12 Feb, 2025 08:12am
Companies Ecovis AlSabti hosts its Annual Appraisal and Awards Day ISLAMABAD: Saad Saleh Al-Sabti and Partners Co. Chartered Accountants and Auditors, known as Ecovis AlSabti, a... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:30am
Industry LCCI president praises ‘Made in Uzbekistan’ exhibition LAHORE: Exhibitions are essential for driving trade, innovation and economic development by offering businesses,... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:23am
Companies Ignite showcases promising Pakistani startups at LEAP 2025 RIYADH: Ignite – National Technology Fund, under the Ministry of IT & Telecom, presents 10 of Pakistan’s ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:21am
InsureImpact Conference begins today KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) is set to host the InsureImpact Conference... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:18am
Commodities Gold at fresh record high KARACHI: Gold prices inched up to new record levels - locally and internationally on Tuesday, as global bullion... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:15am
Letters Trump’s hammer falls on transgender rights—III Pharmaceutical companies and medical institutions have also entered the conversation, offering hormone therapy and... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:14am
Use of AI in controlling environmental crime in Pakistan Pakistan ranks 179th in the EPI, with 25.5 points, slipping down 4 spots in the past decade. With regard to... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:10am
The power of the unsaid What a speaker! She mesmerizes people with her eloquence. Great Communicator! When he talks, people listen. These ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 07:01am
Industry Arab Health in Dubai: where companies looked for the ‘wow effect’ for Pakistan’s pharma industry DUBAI: Dubai’s Arab Health medical expo could be the medicine to the Pakistani pharmaceutical and surgical... Updated 12 Feb, 2025 09:06am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (February 11, 2025) and the forecast for Wednesday (February 12, 2025)... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (February 11, 2025) ======================================= Offset... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (February 11, 2025)... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (February 11, 2025)... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (February 11, 2025) .... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (February 11, 2025) . ======================== Open ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (February 11, 2025) . ==================================== ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (February 11, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
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 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Commodities Gold takes a breather after record run on trade war fears NEW YORK: Gold prices slipped on Tuesday as investors booked profits following a record high, yet remained bullish... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate loses Rs300 amid low business LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Tuesday decreased the spot rate by Rs... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (February 11, 2025)... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 212,554 tonnes of cargo comprising 171,230 tonnes of import cargo and 41,324... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Commodities Chicago soy, corn, wheat slip on fresh US tariffs BEIJING: The Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) futures for soybeans and corn declined on Tuesday, amid concerns that... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 50.484 billion... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Commodities Iron ore futures climb BEIJING: Prices of iron ore futures extended gains for a second straight session on Tuesday, as concerns over... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Commodities France raises soft wheat area estimate to 4.57 million hectares PARIS: France’s farm ministry on Tuesday increased its estimate of the area sown with winter soft wheat for the... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Energy Oil climbs on supply worries NEW YORK: Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday amid concerns over Russian and Iranian oil supply and sanctions... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Commodities Aluminium, copper retreat on fears LONDON: Aluminium and copper prices retreated on Tuesday as investors worried that new US tariffs and a potential... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures drop SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell for a third straight session on Tuesday as mounting trade tensions dampened... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Energy US natural gas prices up NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 2% to a one-week high on Monday on rising flows to liquefied natural... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Stocks Indian benchmarks post worst session in three weeks MUMBAI: India’s benchmark indexes declined on Tuesday, posting their worst session in three weeks, dragged down by... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Stocks China, HK stocks snap three-day rally as AI enthusiasm wanes SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks declined on Tuesday, ending a three-session rally, as investor enthusiasm for... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Stocks European shares end at record high; steelmakers, miners drop FRANKFURT: European shares closed a choppy Tuesday session at a record high, as investors weighed the European... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Stocks Wall St muted as markets assess Powell’s remarks NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were almost flat on Tuesday as gains in megacaps such as Coca-Cola and Apple... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Money & Banking Trump’s latest tariff salvo hits Asia FX BENGALURU: Vietnam’s currency came within touching distance of its all-time low on Tuesday, pressured along with... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Stocks Broad-based losses drag Sri Lankan shares lower COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Tuesday, dragged down by losses across sectors except healthcare stocks.... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Money & Banking Dollar holds onto losses on Powell remarks NEW YORK: The US dollar held onto earlier losses on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the US... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
‘Pakistan-Iran friendship has its roots in hearts and minds of people’ KARACHI: The Consul General of Iran in Karachi, Hassan Noorian, has said the friendship between Pakistan and Iran is... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Industry Economic challenges facing Balochistan: governor praises businesspeople for raising voice KARACHI: Governor of Balochistan Sheikh Jafar Khan Mandokhel has said that the business community has raised its... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
World Safer Internet Day: Kaspersky experts highlight online risks for children ISLAMABAD: On world Safer Internet Day on February 11, Kaspersky experts have highlighted the growing risks children... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Ministry for increased efficiency in AI field ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Science and Technology has underscored the need for increased efficiency in the field of... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
DPM invites UAE firms to invest in telecom sector ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar on Tuesday... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Civil services: NA body concerned at inadequate implementation of 10pc quota for women ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Special Committee on Gender Mainstreaming on Tuesday raised serious concerns... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Suicide bomber kills 5 in Afghanistan KABUL: A suicide bomber killed five people including Taliban security forces on Tuesday in an explosion outside a... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Corruption threatens climate action, watchdog warns BERLIN: Corruption threatens to “derail” global cooperation to tackle climate change, graft watchdog ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Trump blasts ‘political judges’ as court clash mounts WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump slammed “highly political judges” Tuesday as his new administration veered... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
The criticality of data EDITORIAL: There have been serious challenges to the data compiled by government functionaries by independent... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
ECP: Why the delay? EDITORIAL: Why is it that more than a year has passed since the 2023 general elections, yet the resolution of... Updated 12 Feb, 2025 09:12am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Jail teaches you a lot’ “Jail teaches you a lot.” “Well, it depends on what crime you are in for.” “OK, but political prisoners are in a... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
BD High Commissioner meets PNSC Chairman KARACHI: In a significant move towards strengthening bilateral relations, Md. Iqbal Hussain Khan, High Commissioner... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Agriculture and Allied Experts urge action as climate change threatens wheat production HYDERABAD: Experts from academic, agricultural, and research institutions in Sindh have emphasized that climate... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
ICT police bust gang of robbers, recover looted Rs14.3m ISLAMABAD: The city police on Tuesday claimed to have busted a gang of robbers and recovered looted Rs14.3 million.... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
IHC reject plea for differing CSS exams ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed a petition seeking to restrain the Federal Public Service... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Industry Kati, Stevta agree to develop skilled workforce KARACHI: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) and the Sindh Technical Education and Vocational... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Pak Mint Project: Need to reassess high-cost project: NA body ISLAMABAD: The Pak Mint Project is being continued solely for historical reasons, and allocating a substantial ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
No one has right to disregard parliament: speaker ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq, Tuesday, gave ruling on the remarks of an Islamabad High... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Energy Ogra takes action against mixing of CO2, other irregularities ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has taken serious note of the illegal decanting, theft of gas... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Pakistan demands action against Majeed Brigade, TTP in Afghanistan NEW YORK: Pakistan has called for global action against militants such as Daesh, the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
World Government Summit in Dubai: Pakistan, Bosnia & Herzegovina pledge stronger ties DUBAI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday met with Chairperson of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Aga Khan V succeeds father as head of Ismailis LISBON, (Portugal): His Highness Prince Rahim Aga Khan V, accompanied by his family, received global leaders of the... Updated 12 Feb, 2025 08:37am
IHC sets aside appointment of ATIR Islamabad chairman ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has set aside the appointment of Mian Tauqeer Aslam, chairman Appellate... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Erdogan due today ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office said that President of Turkiye, Recep Tayyip Erdogan will be visiting Pakistan from 12-13... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
PSMA drawn into talks: Govt acts to stabilise retail prices of sugar ISLAMABAD: The refined sugar prices over the past three months have witnessed an increase of Rs1,100 per 50-kg bag... Updated 12 Feb, 2025 09:14am
PM, DP World CEO discuss bilateral ties DUBAI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday held discussions on bilateral matters with Group Chairman and CEO of... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
MQM-H chief Afaq Ahmed arrested KARACHI: Mohajir Qaumi Movement-Haqiqi chairman Afaq Ahmed has reportedly been arrested after addressing the media... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Many customs agents: SHC suspends orders revoking licences KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has suspended orders that had revoked multiple customs agents’ licenses, ... Published 12 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Companies First-ever commercial shipment: BYD electric vehicles arrive at port KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) has successfully handled the imports of Completely Built-Up (CBU), Build Your... Updated 12 Feb, 2025 06:41am
Jaffar Express attack: 21 passengers, 4 FC personnel lost lives as security forces kill ‘all terrorists’: DG ISPR