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 14 Feb, 2025 09:00am
Peca 2025: Journalists vow to widen struggle KARACHI: The representatives and activists resolved during a roundtable discussion hosted by the Human Rights... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:58am
Taxes Delaying tactics in refunds: Taxpayers being forced to withdraw complaints filed with FTO: experts ISLAMABAD: Tax advisers have reported incidents where tax officials are allegedly pressurizing taxpayers to withdraw... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:56am
Vaccination papers: KSA-bound passengers facing problems at airports KARACHI: Saudi Arabia-bound passengers are facing difficulties at airports, due to new mandatory vaccination... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:55am
Fitness, registration of heavy vehicles: Sindh govt to proactively pursue the objective: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh’s Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon stated that an important meeting was held Thursday under the... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:51am
Intra-party: elections case ECP directs PPP to submit response ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday directed Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) to submit... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:50am
Punjab CM announces free 3-marla plots of land for the poor LAHORE: “Implementation of the decision to provide free plots to homeless people in Punjab has begun,” Chief... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:48am
Car washing facilities ordered to get recycled water only LAHORE: The Punjab government has imposed an immediate ban on washing cars at home and service stations that do not... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:46am
Governor pays tributes to Prince Karim Aga Khan LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan, accompanied by senior PPP leader, Hassan Murtaza, visited the... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:43am
Funeral of former SC judge today LAHORE: The funeral of former Supreme Court judge Azmat Saeed Sheikh will be offered on Friday (today) in H Block... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:38am
First Lady of Turkiye welcomed by CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met the First Lady of Turkiye, H.E Emine Erdogan and thanked her... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:35am
Industry ‘Pakistan-China Chaha Mela’ to begin on 21st LAHORE: Pakistan China Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) collaborated with Punjab Food Authority Government... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:31am
Rs10bn defamation suit: LHC seeks more arguments on IK’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday sought more arguments on a petition of PTI former chairman Imran Khan... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:29am
Marwat says has no intention to meet IK after expulsion ISLAMABAD: Express-ing disappointment over his removal from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Sher Afzal Marwat said ... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:25am
Senate pays rich tributes to Prince Karim Aga Khan ISLAMABAD: The Senate of Pakistan on Thursday offered fateha for the late His Highness Prince Karim Aga Khan IV,... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:24am
Gandapur meets party founder at Adiala Jail ISLAMABAD: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur on Thursday met with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:23am
HEDP project: HEC, World Bank Mission conclude talks on implementation progress ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has concluded a series of meetings with the World Bank Evaluation... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:22am
Speakers at a seminar explain how poverty can be reduced ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar have underscored that without equal access to education, financial resources, and... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:20am
Punjab PA session begins amid highly tense atmosphere: Performance of ‘Specialised Healthcare Dept’ comes under severe criticism Performance of ‘Specialised Healthcare Dept’ comes under severe criticism RECORDER REPORT LAHORE: The session... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:19am
Wheat rust control: Agri Department issues recommendations LAHORE: The Agriculture Department of Punjab has reported the occurrence of rust disease on wheat crops in various... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:17am
Agri talks with China likely next month: Tanveer ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) Rana Tanveer Hussain, on Thursday,... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:14am
Islamabad’s Zones 2, 4, and 5: CDA forms joint body to oversee projects ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has formed a joint committee in collaboration with the Islamabad... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:12am
CPSP's role highlighted in promoting higher medical education LAHORE: The College of Physicians and Surgeons Pakistan (CPSP) Regional Center, Lahore in collaboration with Society... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:10am
Crackdown on health hazardous elements continues LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority continues its relentless crackdown on those posing a threat to public health.... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:08am
Jeep rally's qualifying round commences in Cholistan LAHORE: The 20th International Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally’s qualifying round commenced in the heart of Cholistan... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:05am
Judiciary and other institutions: JI slams govt for granting access to IMF LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has strongly criticized the government for granting the... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:04am
Companies JazzCash & Mobilink Bank named finalists for GLOMO Awards 2025 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s largest fintech services provider, JazzCash, and the country’s leading digital ... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:03am
Commodities Asia rice: New season supplies keep India, Vietnam rates at multi-month lows BENGALURU/ MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK AND BANGLADESH: Prices of rice exported from India extended their slide to their... Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:00am
Companies Bank Alfalah strengthens Qist Bazaar with Rs55m equity investment KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has reinforced its commitment to financial inclusion by increasing its investment in Qist... Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:58am
Energy Nepra team visits Fesco HQs FAISALABAD: On the special directives of the Chairman of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA), a... Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:57am
Industry ACCA hosts Pak Leadership Conversation: SECP chief urges professionals to ensure transparency, sustainability ISLAMABAD: Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Chairman Akif Saeed has urged finance professionals... Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:55am
Companies EFU Life strengthens Takaful footprint in KP and Balochistan KARACHI: EFU Life Assurance Ltd., a leading life & health insurer and family Takaful operator in Pakistan,... Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:52am
Law minister defends IMF team meeting with CJP ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar on Thursday informed Senate that “new scheme under... Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:51am
Industry Minister underscores need for steps aimed at boosting agri output KARACHI: Sindh’s Agriculture Minister Sardar Muhammad Baksh Khan Mahar said that there is need to take bold steps... Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:50am
Public sector universities: Minister for establishing Seerat Chairs ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal chaired a review meeting ... Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:46am
Industry TDAP orgnises seminar on gender equality and climate change KARACHI: Trade Facilitation Division of TDAP, in collaboration with BlueNet Plus, successfully organised an... Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:45am
Minister for providing affordable, quality housing to public KARACHI: Sindh Local Government Minister Saeed Ghani has stated that the provincial government’s top priority was... Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:44am
Field of education: Pakistan, Kazakhstan for enhancing mutual cooperation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Kazakhstan, Thursday, stressed the need for enhancing mutual cooperation in the field of... Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:43am
Pakistan-New Zealand cooperation: Panel calls to identify challenges and obstacles ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary group on Thursday emphasised the need to identify the challenges and obstacles that ... Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:41am
Industry PBIT chief outlines plans to position Punjab as regional hub for trade LAHORE: Muntaha Ashraf, Chairman of the Punjab Board of Investment and Trade (PBIT), has unveiled an ambitious... Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:35am
PPPs: A new mindset for Pakistan In Pakistan, public-private partnerships (PPPs) are often misunderstood. Despite having a robust institutional... Published 14 Feb, 2025 07:00am
Future through the historical lens Understanding the history of industrial revolutions provides valuable insights into the evolution of modern economic... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:54am
Letters Strictly in accordance with rules In an interesting but a highly significant development, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:51am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Our stakeholders know everything about everything “I want to educate our stakeholders…” “Are you out of your mind? I will have you know; our stakeholders know... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:30am
New power projects: Govt removes FSA guarantee requirement Proposed PPIB fee estimated to have an impact of Paisa 1.1 per unit for one year Updated 14 Feb, 2025 03:04pm
Trade, economy, energy and defence: Zardari, Erdogan discuss cooperation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkiye have reiterated their commitment to further improve bilateral cooperation in the... Updated 14 Feb, 2025 09:04am
PM urges Turkish businessmen to invest in diverse fields ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has invited Turkish businessmen and investors to invest in diverse... Updated 14 Feb, 2025 02:42pm
24 accords and MoUs inked: Turkiye, Pakistan to boost bilateral trade to $5bn ISLAMABAD: In a bid to further enhance trade and economic relations between the two countries, Pakistan and Turkiye... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (February 13, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (February 14, 2025)... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (February 13, 2025) ======================================= ... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 13, 2025)... Published 14 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 Thursday (February 13, 2025) .... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (February 13, 2025) . ======================== Open ... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (February 13, 2025) . ====================================... Published 14 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 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (February 13, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 46.442... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Energy Oil prices fall LONDON: Oil prices fell more than 1% on Thursday as a potential peace deal between Russia and Ukraine continued to... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures dip on tariff threats SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged lower on Thursday as US President Donald Trump’s tariff threats dampened... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Cotton & Textile Modest trading on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (February 13, 2025)... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Commodities Dalian iron ore extends gain on supply worries BEIJING: Dalian iron ore futures prices rose for a second consecutive session on Thursday, aided by lingering... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Commodities Gold rises on trade war jitters NEW YORK: Gold rose on Thursday, supported by a weaker US dollar and growing worries over US President Donald... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 207,614 tonnes of cargo comprising 140,961 tonnes of import cargo and 66,653... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Commodities US tariff uncertainty keeps aluminium under pressure LONDON: Aluminium prices fell on Thursday as markets continued to assess the impact of US President Donald Trump’s... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Commodities BD gets offers in tender to buy 50,000 tons of rice HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the tender from Bangladesh’s state grains buyer to purchase 50,000 metric ... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil slides KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slumped on Thursday, snapping a five-session rally, as weaker Dalian oils... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Commodities Chicago corn extends gains to second day BEIJING: Chicago corn futures rose for a second straight session on Thursday, supported by tightening global stocks,... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei ends more than 1pc higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended more than 1% higher on Thursday as a weak yen boosted appetite, masking... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Stocks Gulf bourses end mixed with US data in focus DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Thursday as investors monitored developments in US tariff plans and... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Stocks Chinese tech stocks’ rally pauses as AI-driven euphoria eases HONG KONG: Chinese tech stocks reversed their rally on Thursday after reaching multi-year highs, as AI-driven gains... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 close at record high on upbeat earnings FRANKFURT: European shares closed at a record high on Thursday, as investors cheered upbeat earnings from German... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Stocks Wall St advances after mixed data eases inflation spike fears NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes advanced on Thursday after the latest producer prices data led to a lowering... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Philippine peso extends gain BENGALURU: The Philippine peso rose further while stocks held firm, after the central bank left interest rates... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Stocks Broad-based gains lift Sri Lankan shares COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Thursday, aided by gains in financials and real estate among other... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Money & Banking Dollar dips after PPI data NEW YORK: The dollar slipped on Thursday after components of January’s producer price report indicated that core... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Money & Banking Yuan rebounds from 3-week low SHANGHAI: China’s yuan rebounded from a three-week low against the US dollar on Thursday, underpinned by hopes of... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Money & Banking 56 crypto scammers arrested in Cambodia, Vietnam HANOI: Nearly 60 people working in a crypto fraud ring that stole millions of dollars from Vietnamese nationals have... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Afghan held after suspected ramming attack injures 28 in Germany MUNICH, (Germany): An Afghan asylum seeker was arrested after a suspected car ramming attack injured at least 28... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Europe warns Trump against Ukraine deal ‘behind our backs’ BRUSSELS: Blindsided Europeans warned Thursday that a “dirty deal” between US President Donald Trump and Moscow on... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
NATO faces ‘moment of truth’ on alliance’s future: France BRUSSELS: NATO faces a moment of reckoning on its future, as the United States and Russia set in motion negotiations... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Cotton conundrum EDITORIAL: The primacy of the cotton crop to the country’s agriculture sector and the broader economy cannot be... Updated 14 Feb, 2025 06:37am
Nothing changes EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s decline in Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is yet another... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
IMF’s 2024 Article IV report, and debate on inflation—I ‘Annex VI. From boom-bust to stabilization: monetary policy and business cycles in Pakistan’ published in the... Updated 14 Feb, 2025 06:41am
‘Draconian’ law to control social media The digital age has revolutionized the life of human beings, their means of communication and ways of conducting... Updated 14 Feb, 2025 06:40am
13 terrorists killed in KP ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army eliminated 13 terrorists in five separate operations conducted in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
IK urges army chief to revisit policies in ‘best national interest’ ISLAMABAD: In his third letter within a short span of a week, the incarcerated ex-prime minister Imran Khan on... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Commodities Gold prices hit fresh record highs KARACHI: Local and international gold prices rebounded sharply, hitting fresh record highs on Thursday, as global... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Companies PTCL Group posts 17pc revenue growth during 2024 KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Comp-any Limited (PTCL), one of the leading telecom and ICT services provider in... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
PM urged to make mandatory printing of QR-Code on plastic bags ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Polypropylene Woven Sack Manufacturers Association (PPWSMA) has requested Prime Minister Shehbaz... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Economic indicators showing positive trends: Khurram ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Finance Minister on Economic & Financial Reforms, Khurram Schehzad, has said that... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
ECP recommendations to be forwarded to amend LG Act LAHORE: The Punjab Local Government Department has decided to forward the recommendations of the Election Commission... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Energy ‘Disco Support Unit efforts yield positive results’ LAHORE: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's directive to establish the Disco Support Unit has yielded positive results,... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
KP' NFC share stands at 19.46pc after FATA merger PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP CM on Information and Public Relations, Barrister Dr. Mohammad Ali Saif has stated that... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Companies Nestlé Pakistan announces full year 2024 results KARACHI: Nestlé Pakistan reported its full year results for 2024, with sales at Rs 193.2 billion, reflecting a... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
PBF chief satisfied over signing of 21 agreements, MoUs with Turkiye KARACHI: Malik Khuda Bakhsh, President of the Pakistan Business Forum (Karachi Chapter), has expressed satisfaction... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Police charge couple with murder of child maid ISLAMABAD: A couple appeared in court on Thursday accused of murdering a child maid, who police said they beat with... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Private sector encouraged in digitization of trade LAHORE: As the government accelerates the digitization of trade, the private sector, alongside regulatory bodies, is... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am
Companies PSO posts Rs11.2bn profit in 1HFY25 KARACHI: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) delivered a stable performance in first half of FY25, posting a net profit of Rs... Published 14 Feb, 2025 06:17am