News Archives for Print - 2025-02-13

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Print - 2025-02-13

UN says former BD govt behind possible ‘crimes against humanity’

GENEVA: Bangladesh’s former government was behind systematic attacks and killings of protesters as it tried to ...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:43am

124 journalists killed, most by Israel, in deadliest year for reporters: CPJ

NEW YORK: Last year was the deadliest for journalists in recent history, with at least 124 reporters killed — and...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:41am

Khamenei cites need to further develop Iran’s military after Trump threats

DUBAI: Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday Iran should further develop its military, including...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:39am

Trump speaks to Putin, says Ukraine talks to start ‘immediately’

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said he had a “lengthy and highly productive” call with Russian President...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:37am

Trump’s defence chief lays down demands on Ukraine, NATO

BRUSSELS: Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth laid out President Donald Trump’s red lines and demands on Ukraine and NATO...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:35am

British HC calls on Aurangzeb: ‘Need for sustained technical assistance, capacity-building efforts’

ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has acknowledged the Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:32am

Murad, Naqvi visit Naya Nazimabad

KARACHI: Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister of Sindh, and Syed Mohsin Naqvi, Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:32am

IAEA chief visits events organised by PAEC

ISLAMABAD: The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Dr Rafael Mariano Grossi, is on a...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:29am

Sher Afzal being expelled from PTI?

ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday directed...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:28am

Interest Rates

President Saarc chamber applauds Pakistan and BD for strengthening bilateral ties

ISLAMABAD: President Saarc Chambers of Commerce MD Jashim Uddin has commended the governments of Pakistan and...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:26am

Industry

PBA holding PBS25 summit from 24th

KARACHI: The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) has announced the launch of the Pakistan Banking Summit (PBS25), set...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:24am

Industry

Pakistan’s industry celebrates the return of US soybeans

KARACHI: After more than two years, Pakistan proudly celebrated the arrival of US Soybeans in a ceremony held at...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:18am

KPT Chairman: Rear Admiral Habib Ur Rehman takes additional charge

KARACHI: Rear Admiral Habib Ur Rehman has officially taken additional charge as Cha-irman Karachi Port Trust (KPT)....

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:16am

SBP deputy governor explains how to target subsidies in Pakistan

KARACHI: Saleem Ullah, Deputy Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), on Wednesday emphasised that subsidies...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:14am

Harassment by any department: NAB chief says committed to supporting businesses

KARACHI: Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lt. Gen. Nazir Ahmed Butt (retd), while assuring the ...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:12am

Energy

Minister vows completion of solar park on time

KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Nasir Hussain Shah emphasised that the solar park will be completed on time. ...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:10am

Information minister heaps praise on CM

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the 12-year performance of the chief ministers from...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:08am

Rs30bn Ramazan package okayed by Punjab cabinet

LAHORE: Punjab cabinet, which met with Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif in the chair, accorded approval to...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:07am

Commodities

Gold prices fall

KARACHI: Gold prices - locally and internationally declined from all-time highs on Wednesday as global bullion value...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 09:05am

Industry

TDAP CE visits regional office of FPCCI, vows support to businesses

LAHORE: Faiz Ahmad Chadhar, Chief Executive of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), along with Rafia...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:53am

Five new bills presented in Punjab PA

LAHORE: During the official proceedings of the Punjab Assembly session on Wednesday five new bills were presented,...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:49am

13 victims of Libya boat tragedy belong to Kurram

PESHAWAR: Out of sixteen identified victims of Libyan boat tragedy thirteen belong to Parachinar, while one each...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:47am

Judiciary has vital role in maintaining financial discipline, says Asif

ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Wednesday said that the top judiciary had a vital role in maintaining...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:47am

Dar holds telephonic conversation with Sheikh Abdullah

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with the Deputy Prime...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:43am

Experts discuss role of AI, sustainability in economic growth

KARACHI: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) successfully hosted Pakistan Leadership...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:41am

Experts urge increased investment in renewable energy

KARACHI: Bankers and environmental experts have urged for increased investment in renewable energy, emphasising...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:37am

Industry

LCCI concerned at raids on business premises by EOBI

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry has expressed deep concern over the increasing number of raids...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:32am

IHC approached for holding IK’s jail trial in judge-threatening case

ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, wrote a letter to the Islamabad High Court (IHC) seeking a jail trial of...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:31am

Govt urged to simplify tax system

KARACHI: Former Chairman of UBG and business leader Iftikhar Ali Malik has emphasized that the government must...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:13am

Energy

LESCO releases half-yearly performance report

LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has showcased exceptional achievements during the first six ...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:08am

Rs10bn defamation suit by PM: LHC reserves verdict on IK’s plea

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday reserved its verdict on a petition of former PTI chairman Imran Khan...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:06am

Non-bailable arrest warrant against PTI’s Zartaj Gul withdrawn

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday withdrew a non-bailable arrest warrant issued for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:03am

Federal govt depts: PAC looks forward to examine pending 36,000 audit paras

ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that met under the chairmanship of Junaid Akbar...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:02am

Wedding hall: PFA DG acts against food poisoning incident

LAHORE: Director General Punjab Food Authority Asim Javed took notice of food poisoning incident at a wedding hall ...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 08:00am

Industry

SAU secures Rs100m EDF funding to boost mango exports

HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam has secured funding worth PKR 100 million from the Export...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:58am

Taxes

Issuance of refunds: Taxpayers being pressurized to withdraw complaint

ISLAMABAD: Tax advisers have reported incidents where tax officials are allegedly pressurizing taxpayers to withdraw...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:55am

Erdogan arrives

ISLAMABAD: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday in Islamabad on a two-day official visit on the...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:53am

Body to conduct audit of FIA

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior has constituted a committee to review the performance and to conduct an audit of...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:51am

PM emphasises using N-tech for sustainable uplift

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday commended International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)’s...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:47am

PTI sends letter and dossier to IMF

ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday sent a letter and dossier to International...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:45am

Pakistan defeat South Africa in record chase

KARACHI: Mohammad Rizwan and Salman Agha cracked centuries to guide Pakistan into the tri-series final with a...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:37am

Power tariff cut: IMF pressure no longer a concern: PM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that concerns about the International Monetary Fund (IMF)...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:35am

IMF head, PM discuss ongoing programme

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif held a meeting with Managing Director of the International ...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:33am

DeepSeek’s AI ‘disruption’: insights for Pakistan in the global tech race

The world is witnessing a bizarre change in the way artificial intelligence (AI) is taking over the world, as new...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:31am

Indigenising power equipment

The Engineering Development Board (EDB) of the Ministry of Industries & Production has been assigned the...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:24am

The erosion of secular India

EDITORIAL: It has become increasingly clear that Hindu majoritarianism, once viewed as entirely antithetical to the...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:18am

Letters

The objective of price stability

It is indeed a matter of great satisfaction that the government has decided to bring about stability in the prices ...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:16am

Reforming pension funds in Pakistan: a sustainable approach

Pakistan’s pension challenges have grown more urgent in recent years, reflecting a global trend in which ...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:14am

Power abhors vacuum

Everybody expected Trump’s obsession with tariffs to rattle international financial markets, no doubt, yet few...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:07am

Buying dollars to shore up reserves

EDITORIAL: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) purchased nearly 3.8 billion dollars from the domestic market July-October...

Published 13 Feb, 2025 07:05am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (February 12, 2025) and the forecast for Thursday (February 13, 2025)...