Middle East Hamas says bodies of four hostages hand over to Israel’s Bibas family TEL AVIV: Group on Thursday handed over the bodies of four hostages taken into Gaza during their October 7, 2023... Published 21 Feb, 2025 08:13am
Pressured by Putin and Trump, walls close in on Zelensky Outgunned Ukrainian forces have slowly lost territory to Russian troops over recent weeks. But in the capital Kyiv,... Published 21 Feb, 2025 08:11am
Industry Logistics industry facing massive losses due to offline trade KARACHI: Pakistan’s logistics industry is facing annual losses of approximately $36 billion due to offline trade,... Published 21 Feb, 2025 08:09am
Fake news and misinformation: Minister seeks international media’s collaboration ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Broadcasting, National Heritage, and Culture Attaullah Tarar has... Published 21 Feb, 2025 08:07am
PM orders setting up of drug testing lab in federal capital ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday issued directives to establish a drug testing laboratory of... Published 21 Feb, 2025 08:05am
‘89pc of parents use gadgets to entertain, occupy their children’ ISLAMABAD: A survey of a global cyber security company revealed that 89 percent of parents use gadgets to entertain... Published 21 Feb, 2025 08:02am
Industry CAP chairman says there exist ‘huge disparities’ in retail sector ISLAMABAD: Chainstore Association of Pakistan (CAP) Chairman Asfandyar Farrukh, Thursday, made an astonishing... Published 21 Feb, 2025 07:59am
Amendments in Rules of Procedure, Conduct of Business of Senate, 2012 approved ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges, unanimously, approved the amendments in... Published 21 Feb, 2025 07:57am
Extraordinary OIC FMs’ moot in Jeddah on March 7: Dar reaffirms Pakistan’s support to Palestinian cause NEW YORK: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar on Thursday said that an extraordinary... Published 21 Feb, 2025 07:46am
ASEAN team visits Pemra HQs ISLAMABAD: To enhance regional cooperation and promote cross-cultural dialogue, a delegation from the ASEAN... Published 21 Feb, 2025 07:39am
Agriculture and Allied Rainfall will have positive impact on crops LAHORE: Farmers have welcomed the Thursday rain, saying that it will not only end the long dry spell experienced by... Published 21 Feb, 2025 07:37am
Minister inaugurates PU’s book fair LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat Khan said that friendship with books is the easiest way and... Published 21 Feb, 2025 07:35am
CM condoles deaths LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif expressed deep sorrow and grief over the loss of precious human... Published 21 Feb, 2025 07:31am
Performance: Azma heaps praise on federal, Punjab govts LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that while it is often said that governments cannot ... Published 21 Feb, 2025 07:30am
Renewal of GSP plus status: Pakistan must show progress on rights and other issues: Dutch envoy FAISALABAD: Pakistan has reapplied for the renewal of GSP plus status but it must show phenomenal progress on human... Published 21 Feb, 2025 07:28am
Govt employees protest against pension reforms, salary ‘disparities’ ISLAMABAD: The government employees from departments on Thursday staged a protest against the pension reforms and ... Published 21 Feb, 2025 07:25am
Need for reforming teacher recruitment processes highlighted ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute of Education (PIE) and the Data and Research in Education – Research Consortium... Published 21 Feb, 2025 07:22am
Pakistan, International Road Assessment programme sign accord MOROCCO: On the occasion of the three-day Global Ministerial Conference on Road Safety in Morocco, Greg Smith,... Published 21 Feb, 2025 07:19am
458 human smugglers, agents arrested, claims FIA ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has claimed to have arrested 458 human smugglers and agents during... Published 21 Feb, 2025 07:17am
Companies HBL partners with Ahya to achieve net-zero and climate targets KARACHI: HBL, Pakistan’s leading bank, has partnered with Ahya Technologies, a Pakistani company specializing in... Published 21 Feb, 2025 07:13am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (February 20, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (February 21, 2025)... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (February 20, 2025) ======================================= ... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (February 20, 2025)... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 20, 2025)... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (February 20, 2025) .... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (February 20, 2025) . ======================== Open ... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (February 20, 2025) . ====================================... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (February 20, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
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 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Companies PTCL Group & Pink Collar hold ‘Women Career Fair’ event ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s largest telecom and ICT service provider, PTCL Group (PTCL and Ufone 4G), in collaboration... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Industry Jam apprised about levy issues facing carpet sector ISLAMABAD: A delegation from the Carpet Association on Thursday met with Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal ... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Over 120 PTI workers granted bail by IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) granted bail to more than 120 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers who... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The world is drawing lessons from us “A journalist from a Western media outlet sanctimoniously asked the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sergei... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Ahsan says country to become leading economy by 2035 ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said the government wanted to take... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Students from Balochistan too will get scholarship: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that students from Balochistan will also get Honhaar... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
CM approves new sewage, drainage systems for major Punjab cities LAHORE: For the first time in the history of Punjab, a new sewage and drainage system will be introduced in all ... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Imam-ul Haq replaces injured Fakhar LAHORE: The International Cricket Council (ICC) has accorded approval for Imam-ul-Haq’s inclusion in Pakistan’s... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
PPP’s rejoinder to Azma’s statement LAHORE: Syed Hassan Murtaza, General Secretary of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Central Punjab, responded to the... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Commodities Gold prices at all-time highs KARACHI: Gold prices-locally and globally continued to hit new highs on Thursday, as global market surpassed $2,950... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Pakistan-India match: Sindh govt to install large screens across province KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to install large screens across the province, including Karachi, for the... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
JI assails Sindh govt for rising incidents of road traffic accidents KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Monem Zafar has strongly criticized the government for its failure to... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Commercial vehicles must obtain new fitness certificates: Sharjeel KARACHI Sindh Senior Minister and Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
TDAP organises webinar on exploring Algerian markets for exporters KARACHI: International Markets Development Division (Africa Desk) of the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Potential versus reality EDITORIAL: During their initial months in power nearly all Pakistani administrations exhibit a level of optimism ... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
‘Just the beginning’ EDITORIAL: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz’s recent push for agricultural mechanisation is a long-overdue but... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Digital Nation Act: a critique The digital era has transformed societies worldwide, revolutionizing economies, governance, and personal... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
IMF’s 2024 Article IV report, and the debate on inflation–II This, in turn, not only delays bringing inflation under control, but also requires a lot of aggregate demand ... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
How Las Vegas destroyed high-stakes gambling The old Las Vegas evokes nostalgia. The Mob, Begsy Seigal, the High Rollers and the Bat Pack (Frankie, Deno, Sammy... Updated 21 Feb, 2025 09:13pm
Workers’ remittances: a pivotal role in Pakistan’s economy Over the past five decades, Pakistan’s workers’ remittances (WRs) have surged from US$0.14 billion in 1970 to... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Navigating Pakistan’s realty challenges A country’s economy often relies heavily on a dominant sector that shapes its overall economic landscape. While... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Letters Good news on the govt borrowing front It is heartening to note that the country seems to have embarked on the path of reducing its loan requirements as it... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Stocks UK stocks down for third day as mixed earnings weigh LONDON: The main UK stock indexes fell for a third straight session on Thursday, trading near two-week lows, as... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Stocks Indian benchmarks end a tad lower as financials weigh MUMBAI: India’s benchmark indexes closed marginally lower on Thursday as a pullback in financial services on... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Stocks Nikkei ends at over 2-week low on stronger yen TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell over 1% to end at a more-than two-week-low on Thursday, as automakers... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Stocks Most Gulf markets gain despite US tariff worries DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday, as investors cautiously shrugged off concerns over ... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Stocks China, HK stocks drop on Trump’s fresh tariff threats SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks dropped on Thursday following US President Donald Trump’s fresh tariff... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX touches 1-week low with earnings in focus FRANKFURT: European stocks closed Thursday’s session at a one-week low, as investors took inventory of a mixed bag... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Stocks Wall St falls as declines in Walmart, Palantir hit risk sentiment NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Thursday, with the S&P 500 off record highs as a sell-off in... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Money & Banking Asian FX nudges higher BENGALURU: The Thai baht and the Malaysian ringgit led most Asian currencies higher on Thursday, as the dollar eased... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end lower COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Thursday, dragged by health care and consumer staples stocks. The CSE... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Money & Banking Dollar retreats, Yen surges to 11-week highs NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against major currencies on Thursday, as investors took a step back and digested... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Commodities Gold prices catapult to record high on safe-haven demand NEW YORK: Gold prices surged to a record high on Thursday, as fears of a global trade war sparked by US President... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Cotton & Textile Volume of business improves on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (February 20, 2025)... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
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 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures slip on profit taking KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday, as profit-taking and lower palm oil exports estimates... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Rates PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 32.839 billion... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures gain SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures strengthened on Thursday as worsening weather in top producer Thailand sparked... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Commodities Corn, soy rise on South America output concerns BEIJING: Chicago corn and soybeans rose on Thursday, recouping some of the previous session’s losses as high... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Energy Oil little changed after US crude inventory build LONDON: Oil prices were little changed on Thursday after rising to a near one-week high in the previous session, as... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Money & Banking Weaker dollar gives a boost to base metals LONDON: Base metals rose in London on Thursday as worries about the probability of a global trade war were put on... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Commodities Iron ore futures wobble BEIJING: Iron ore futures wobbled on Thursday as investors weighed the prospects of strong stimulus measures from ... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Energy US natural gas prices slide on less cold, ahead of storage report NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 3% on Thursday from a 25-month high in the prior session on forecasts ... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Taxes ICC Champions Trophy 2025: ECC approves income tax exemption for ICC ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved income tax exemption for the... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
International Women’s Day: All set to launch Gender Parity Report ISLAMABAD: The Gender Parity Report is set to be launched on International Women’s Day 2025. This report will... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Attack and firing on police van: ATC grants physical remand of Umme Hassan ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday granted the police four days of physical remand of Umme ... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Pakistan’s sustainable development: Aurangzeb, UNDP official representative discuss joint efforts ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, held a follow-up meeting on ... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Bahrain chief of Staff National Guard meets Lt-Gen Sahir RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Shaikh Abdulaziz Saud Mubarak Al-Khalifa, Chief of Staff Bahrain National Guard ... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Closing ceremony of Ataturk-XIII held RAWALPINDI: Closing ceremony of Pak-Turkiye Joint Exercise Ataturk-XIII in Counter Terrorism domain was conducted... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Country ready for 5G leap: PTA chief ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is gearing up for the 5G era, as highlighted by Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Court acquits three accused in ‘attempted murder’ case ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday acquitted three accused in an “attempted murder” case filed by Pakistan... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Industry Dairy industry team meets Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, chaired a meeting with... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Ex-KP CM Pervez Khattak to join JUI-F ISLAMABAD: Former chief minister (CM) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) and once a close associate of founding chairman of... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Four Pakistanis rescued from human traffickers TEHRAN: In the wake of rising cases of human trafficking, the Embassy of Pakistan with the cooperation of Government... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
‘Govt committed to take all possible steps to curb tobacco use’ ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Coordinator on Health, Dr Malik Mukhtar Ahmad Bharath has expressed the... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Govt pursuing comprehensive strategy to make country progressive: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik has said on Thursday that the government is pursuing a comprehensive... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Money & Banking KP CM launches Islamic banking at Bank of Khyber PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur launched Islamic banking at the Bank of Khyber to fully convert... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Lesco struggles to restore power amid rains LAHORE: Heavy rainfall in the Lesco region has led to multiple feeder trips, plunging several areas into darkness ... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Baloch student case: LHC allows more time to Punjab govt, others LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday allowed more time to the Punjab University and others for submission of... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
One killed, 12 hurt in two dumper-related accidents KARACHI: A man was killed while 12 persons were injured in two accidents in Karachi, involving dumpers. Around... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Extremism, recruitment and movement of foreign fighters: Pakistan, EU agree to take concrete measures ISLAMABAD: The European Union (EU) and Pakistan have agreed to take concrete measures, with a focus on common... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
PHMA urges govt to implement economic reforms LAHORE: Sardar Usman Ghani, Central Chairman of the Pakistan Hardware Merchant Association (PHMA), has called on the... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
'Safe city projects being set up in 18 more districts' LAHORE: Managing Director Punjab Safe City Authority (PSCA) Muhammad Ahsan Younis has said that Smart Safe City... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Sindh takes significant stride towards water sustainability HYDERABAD: In an innovative initiative, the Sindh Irrigation and Drainage Authority (SIDA) organized an awareness... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Six killed in bus-rickshaw collision in Khanpur KHANPUR: Six people died and 10 injured in a collision between a passenger bus and rickshaw near Al-Fardos Hotel... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Energy Solar panels to be provided to areas without power: Minister KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Energy, Development and Planning Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that solar panels... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
‘Sustainable development not possible without economic reforms’ KARACHI: The Chairman of the National Business Group Pakistan, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am
UK surgeons to perform heart surgeries of children LAHORE: A delegation of British cardiac surgeons will be visiting the University of Child Health Sciences and the... Published 21 Feb, 2025 06:49am