Gilani condoles death of Sikander Shaheen’s father ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani on Wednesday offered condolences to Sardar Sikander Shaheen, a... Published 20 Feb, 2025 08:24am
Literature Lahore Literary Festival from tomorrow LAHORE: The 13th edition of the Lahore Literary Festival (LLF) is set to unfold as a magnificent celebration of... Published 20 Feb, 2025 08:19am
KPC decides to host major event against PECA on March 1 KARACHI: In a decisive move against the recently passed PECA Amendment Act 2025, journalist bodies, legal experts,... Published 20 Feb, 2025 08:17am
Cop guarding polio team shot dead PESHAWAR: Gunmen shot dead a police officer guarding a polio vaccination team on Wednesday in a remote area close to... Published 20 Feb, 2025 08:15am
Industry 48 ingredient suppliers to showcase diversity at FoodAg exhibition LAHORE: Pakistan Horticulture Development and Export Company (PHDEC) announced on Wednesday that 48 ingredient... Published 20 Feb, 2025 08:13am
Terrorism charges: ATC dismisses plea seeking deletion LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday dismissed a petition seeking deletion of terrorism charges in a... Published 20 Feb, 2025 08:11am
CDA chief meets Romanian Ambassador ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority (CDA) Chairman Muhammad Ali Randhawa met with Romanian Ambassador Dan... Published 20 Feb, 2025 08:10am
Education sector: Centre, provinces directed to increase investments ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training has called on the federal ... Published 20 Feb, 2025 08:09am
China plays its role in Pakistan’s development: CG LAHORE: Chinese Consul General Zhao Shirin has said that China is playing its role in Pakistan’s development and... Published 20 Feb, 2025 08:06am
Clinical Trials Summit concludes KARACHI: The Clinical Trials Summit of Pakistan 2025 marked a significant milestone for the country’s healthcare... Published 20 Feb, 2025 08:05am
Affaa Al Sahel VII concludes KARACHI: The bilateral training exercise Affaa Al Sahel VII between the Special Operations Forces (SOFs) of Royal... Published 20 Feb, 2025 08:03am
CM Sindh visits shrine of Hazrat Shahbaz Qalandar HYDERABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah visited the shrine of Hazrat Lal Shahbaz Qalandar (RA), offered ... Published 20 Feb, 2025 08:02am
DWP Technologies completes data centre for HEC KARACHI: DWP Technologies has successfully designed, built, and deployed a state-of-the-art Tier-III Certified... Published 20 Feb, 2025 07:48am
Fashion icon Prof Jimmy Choo all set to visit Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The globally renowned fashion icon Professor Jimmy Choo is all set to visit Pakistan. This momentous... Published 20 Feb, 2025 07:46am
How Dasti manages to contest elections, asks ECP ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday questioned how Jamshed Dasti, a member of the... Published 20 Feb, 2025 07:40am
Interim bail of Shoaib Shaheen extended ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday extended interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shoaib Shaheen... Published 20 Feb, 2025 07:36am
Companies Islamic banking: MBL and TKBB ink MoU on cross-border cooperation KARACHI: In a significant step towards fostering international collaboration in Islamic finance, Meezan Bank and the... Published 20 Feb, 2025 07:33am
Planning Ministry, Uraan Pakistan, SEZs establishment: Senate body discusses Rs30.941bn budgetary proposals ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives discussed Rs 30.941 ... Published 20 Feb, 2025 07:29am
Companies JazzCash partners with PIA KARACHI: JazzCash, Pakistan’s leading fintech organization has formed a strategic partnership with Pakistan... Published 20 Feb, 2025 07:27am
Industry Over 300 companies participate in Industrial Expo 2025 LAHORE: The Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company (PIEDMC) organised third Sundar Industrial... Published 20 Feb, 2025 07:25am
Money & Banking Gandapur inaugurates BoK’s transition to Shariah-compliant Islamic banking PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur announced BoK’s transition to Islamic banking,... Published 20 Feb, 2025 07:23am
Taxes Real estate sector: FBR asked to grant tax relief incentives ISLAMABAD: A foreign investor in the real estate sector on Wednesday proposed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for... Published 20 Feb, 2025 07:21am
Commodities Gold at new height KARACHI: Local and international gold prices galloped to new historic highs on Wednesday, as global rates hovered... Published 20 Feb, 2025 07:18am
Beyond inflation: the hidden risks in Pakistan’s economic recovery Pakistan’s economy is addicted to debt. Lavish government spending, recklessly financed through borrowing has... Published 20 Feb, 2025 07:05am
EFS: A critical appraisal The Export Facilitation Scheme (EFS) was introduced with the objective of fostering national exports and augmenting... Published 20 Feb, 2025 07:02am
Minister visits Mayo hospital’s dialysis centre, cardiology dept LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Khawaja Salman Rafique visited Abdul Rahim Khan Dialysis Centre and Cardiology... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Panel informed: Ministry collects all record related to ETPB ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs has collected all the record related to the Evacuee Trust Property ... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Blood transfusion policy: Ministry to seek CCI nod ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Coordination (MNHS&C) is to seek approval of the Council... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Industry Business community: NAB taking various positive initiatives: DG LAHORE: Director General (DG) NAB Lahore, Muhammad Ahtram Dar said that NAB is taking various positive initiatives ... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Pak-China Chah Festival rescheduled for April LAHORE: Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), Punjab Food Authority Government of Punjab,... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
PDWP approves two more uplift schemes LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved two development schemes worth over Rs 5 ... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
PFA working to ensure children’s health LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority is actively working towards ensuring children’s health and proper growth, and it... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority: Physical tests for recruitment continues LAHORE: The physical tests for recruitment in the Punjab Enforcement and Regulatory Authority continued on the third... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
PITB opens registration for 'SheWins' programme LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) has opened registration for its ‘SheWins’ Training... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
PM condemns killing of Punjab-bound passengers ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday reaffirmed the government’s commitment to root out the menace... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Provinces urged to initiate road map to empower district economies KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) urged the provincial governments to initiate the road map to empower district... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
PSCA completes security arrangements for Champions Trophy LAHORE: The Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has completed security arrangements for the Champions Trophy.... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
PU ASA launches ‘Own PU’ campaign LAHORE: The oath-taking ceremony of the newly elected members of Punjab University Academic Staff Association (ASA)... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Taxes PVMA chief slams tax exemption policy for FATA/PATA KARACHI: Sheikh Umer Rehan, Chairman of the Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA), has strongly... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Road accident in Layyah claims four lives LAHORE: A devastating road accident in Layyah has left a community in mourning after four individuals, including... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
SECP unveils Promoters Guides in 11 languages ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has unveiled Promoters Guides in eleven... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Taxes Duty and Tax Remission on Exports: Taxpayer avails duty & taxes applicable on damaged goods LAHORE: A taxpayer has succeeded in availing duty and taxes applicable on damaged goods under Duty and Tax Remission... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
UK doctors will visit Faisalabad Institute of Cardiology FAISALABAD: On behalf of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz, to implement the revolutionary programs of children's... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Companies Lotte Korea to sell 75.01pc stake in Lotte Pakistan KARACHI: Lotte Chemical Corporation, South Korea, has decided to sell its 75.01 percent stake in Lotte Chemical... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
COAS visits UK for 7th Regional Stabilisation Conference ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir is on an official visit to the United Kingdom to... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
NA standing body approves Climate Accountability Bill, 2024 ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Climate Change, unanimously, approved the Climate... Updated 20 Feb, 2025 09:18am
Iran mulls moving capital to Makran TEHRAN: Faced with myriad problems including gridlocked traffic and a sinking earth surface in its current capital,... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Trial of civilian in military courts: Why politicians always hide behind judiciary, asks SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned why the politicians always hide behind judiciary, but do nothing when they... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Vawda uncovers ‘dubious’ deal in PQ land allotment ISLAMABAD: Five hundred acres of Port Qasim’s land worth Rs40 billion was allotted at deferred payment of mere Rs5... Updated 20 Feb, 2025 08:43am
ADR amendments: Banks deposited Rs72bn by Dec 31st: FBR chief ISLAMABAD: Federal Board Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood Langrial Wednesday said banks have deposited Rs72... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Remittances by banks: Special rules for packing and dispatch revised ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance has revised special rules for packing and dispatch of remittances by the banks.... Updated 20 Feb, 2025 09:26am
Jan FCA: CPPA-G seeks Rs2 per unit negative adjustment ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought a negative adjustment of Rs2 per unit... Updated 20 Feb, 2025 08:42am
Until JV firm is formed: PSO to leverage SOCAR’s network in Singapore ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) is to use traders/clients of State Oil Company of the Azerbaijan Republic... Updated 20 Feb, 2025 09:18am
Afghanistan alleges Pakistan carrying out mass expulsion of refugees ISLAMABAD: Afghan refugees are facing arrests and harassment in Pakistan as part of a mass expulsion campaign,... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
‘Mistreatment’ of refugees: FO rejects Afghan govt’s assertions ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday categorically rejected the assertions made by acting Afghan Chargé d’Affaires... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
CJP takes up NJPMC meeting agenda with PM Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi met with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed the agenda of... Updated 20 Feb, 2025 08:55am
8 Development Finance Institutions caution govt ISLAMABAD: In a major development, eight Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) have warned the government that... Updated 20 Feb, 2025 01:45pm
Talks with counterparts at Alula moot: Aurangzeb shares key takeaways with World Bank team ISLAMABAD: A delegation of World Bank Executive Directors called on Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue,... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Asia Vietnam parliament approves $8bn rail link to China HANOI: Vietnam’s parliament approved plans on Wednesday for an $8 billion rail link from its largest northern port... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Rates PSX extends gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange extended its bullish trend and closed on a positive note on Wednesday on the second... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
SOEs post 14pc decrease in losses YoY ISLAMABAD: The loss-making State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) reported aggregate losses of Rs851 billion, a 14.03... Updated 20 Feb, 2025 02:21pm
PAC takes notice of PSM land grab ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Parliament has taken several important decisions in its recent... Updated 20 Feb, 2025 09:09am
ECC likely to allow export of goats to Kuwait ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet which is scheduled to meet on Thursday (today)... Updated 20 Feb, 2025 02:21pm
Advisory body tells PM how to fuel economy Premier chairs meeting of Economic Advisory Council Updated 20 Feb, 2025 01:33pm
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (February 19, 2025) and the forecast for Thursday (February 20, 2025)... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (February 19, 2025) =======================================... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (February 19, 2025)... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (February 19, 2025)... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (February 19, 2025) .... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (February 19, 2025) . ======================== Open ... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (February 19, 2025) . ====================================... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (February 19, 2025). ========================== ... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
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 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Pakistan, KSA discuss collaboration in media sector ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar met with Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Media Salman bin... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Companies CDS and COMEX sign MoU ISLAMABAD: In a significant step toward promoting Pakistan’s IT sector on the global stage, the Centre for... Updated 20 Feb, 2025 06:08pm
Commodities Malaysian palm oil higher KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures settled more than 3% higher on Wednesday, buoyed by stronger rival edible... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Cotton & Textile Sluggish business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton analyst... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (February 19, 2025)... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 153,306 tonnes of cargo comprising 103,409 tonnes of import cargo and 49,897... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Commodities Aluminium hits one-month high LONDON: Aluminium prices hit one-month highs on Wednesday as EU envoys agreed to ban Russian primary aluminium... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Commodities Gold steadies as investors eye Russia-Ukraine peace talks NEW YORK: Gold prices held steady on Wednesday, with investors watching out for peace talks after US President ... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Commodities ‘Taiwan’s MFIG buys about 65,000 tons of US corn’ HAMBURG: Taiwan’s MFIG purchasing group bought about 65,000 metric tons of animal feed corn expected to be sourced... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Energy Oil rises on supply concerns as market awaits clarity on sanctions NEW YORK: Oil prices rose about 1% to a one-week high on Wednesday on worries about supply disruptions in Russia and... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Commodities Dalian iron ore extends gains on expectations BEIJING: Dalian iron ore futures prices extended gains for a second straight session on Wednesday, supported by... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures pare gains SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures retreated on Wednesday, as fresh tariff threats from US President Donald Trump on... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Stocks Indian shares end flat MUMBAI: India’s benchmark indexes ended flat on Wednesday as gains in heavyweight financials countered losses in... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Stocks China stocks end higher on AI optimism SHANGHAI: China shares closed up on Wednesday, as gains in artificial intelligence (AI)-related firms continued to... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Stocks STOXX 600 marks biggest daily drop in 2025 on tariff woes FRANKFURT: Europe’s main STOXX index logged its biggest daily drop since the start of this year on Wednesday as... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Stocks Wall St dips after Trump’s latest tariffs threat fans inflation worries NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes slipped and the S&P 500 came off record highs on Wednesday as US ... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Rupiah down after BI keeps rate unchanged BENGALURU: Indonesian rupiah pared losses on Wednesday after the country’s central bank kept its interest rate... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Money & Banking US dollar, yen gains NEW YORK: Safe-haven currencies led by the US dollar and yen gained on Wednesday, as market jitters escalated amid... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Zelensky accuses Trump of living in Russian ‘disinformation’ bubble KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Wednesday accused Donald Trump of succumbing to Russian... Updated 20 Feb, 2025 08:45am
Europe EU eyes stricter food import rules in agriculture policy review BRUSSELS, (Belgium): The EU plans to crackdown on food imports that do not meet its standards as part of an... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
UAE president tells Rubio rejects displacement of Palestinians ABU DHABI: United Arab Emirates President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan told visiting US Secretary of State Marco... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Japan urges visiting Taliban official to respect human rights TOKYO: Japan urged the Taliban government to respect human rights during a rare diplomatic meeting with a senior... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Middle East Iran lawmakers move to sack minister as rial plunges TEHRAN: Iran’s parliament on Wednesday received a motion from lawmakers seeking to dismiss Economy Minister... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
Six migrants drown off Turkey’s Aegean coast ISTANBUL: Six migrants drowned while another 27 were rescued by the coastguard when their boat started sinking off... Published 20 Feb, 2025 06:44am
600 goods carriers stranded at Pakistan-Iran border: Senate body takes up matter ISLAMABAD: Exporters, Wednesday, threatened closure of barter trade arrangement between Pakistan and Iran due to... Updated 20 Feb, 2025 08:41am