Industry ‘FoodAg Manufacturing’ exhibition begins today LAHORE: The FoodAg Manufacturing 2025 exhibition, a premier event showcasing the latest advancements in food... Published 26 Feb, 2025 08:49am
Trump for revival of Keystone XL Pipeline project axed by Biden WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Monday called for the revival of the controversial Keystone XL Pipeline... Published 26 Feb, 2025 08:45am
Middle East National dialogue summit ends: Syria calls for Israel’s withdrawal from its lands DAMASCUS: Syria condemned on Tuesday Israel’s incursion into its territories and called for Israel to withdraw,... Published 26 Feb, 2025 08:43am
Asia S. Korea’s Yoon defiant as impeachment hearings draw to an end SEOUL: Suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol said on Tuesday South Korea had been facing an “existential crisis” ... Published 26 Feb, 2025 08:41am
Middle East Iran will not yield to US ‘pressure and sanctions’ on nuclear dispute DUBAI: Iran will not succumb to pressure and sanctions imposed by Washington, the Islamic Republic’s top diplomat... Published 26 Feb, 2025 08:39am
China says defence spending ‘entirely necessary’ after Putin backs mutual cuts BEIJING: Beijing said Tuesday its defence spending was “entirely necessary” after Russian President Vladimir... Published 26 Feb, 2025 08:36am
Saving nature can ‘unite world’ countries told at rebooted UN talks ROME: Global talks to protect nature restarted Tuesday with a call for humanity to come together to “sustain life... Published 26 Feb, 2025 08:30am
Europe Kremlin ‘no comment’ on report 95,000 Russian troops killed in Ukraine MOSCOW: The Kremlin declined to comment Tuesday after Russian independent news site Mediazona in collaboration with... Published 26 Feb, 2025 08:27am
Energy Iraq, BP agree to develop four Kirkuk fields DUBAI: Iraq and oil major BP have signed a deal to redevelop four Kirkuk oil and gas fields, BP said on Tuesday, a... Published 26 Feb, 2025 08:25am
Industry Country shines at Web Summit Qatar 2025 KARACHI: Representing Pakistan’s IT Industry, Umair Nizam, Senior Vice Chairman of P@SHA has apprised that ... Published 26 Feb, 2025 08:23am
Removal of encroachments along riversides: Inaction will be an offence, Senate panel tells FFC ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources on Tuesday issued a stern warning to the Federal Flood... Published 26 Feb, 2025 08:20am
Companies Ride-hailing & delivery: CCP, Yango team discuss initiative of digital platforms ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and Yango International visiting team held a meeting at CCP... Published 26 Feb, 2025 08:17am
CM’s initiatives on health sector reviewed LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif wants to bring visible improvement in the capacity of cardiac... Published 26 Feb, 2025 08:14am
CM hosts closing ceremony of ‘Horse & Cattle Show’ LAHORE: The vibrant festival of Horse & Cattle Show 2025 under the title ‘May Punjab Prosper Forever’ has... Published 26 Feb, 2025 08:12am
‘Horse & Cattle Show’: CM greets stakeholders LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has congratulated all stakeholders on the successful holding of... Published 26 Feb, 2025 08:05am
Punjab CM says free treatment every patient’s right LAHORE: “Free treatment is the right of every patient and child,” said Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif... Published 26 Feb, 2025 08:04am
NA panel questions usefulness of Rs6.4bn MNFS&R project ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Tuesday raised serious questions about the Ministry of National Food Security ... Published 26 Feb, 2025 08:02am
Pak PWD: NA body urges PM to reconsider decision ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Works has unanimously called upon Prime Minister... Published 26 Feb, 2025 08:00am
Railways resumes Shah Hussain Express service LAHORE: Pakistan Railways has resumed the Shah Hussain Express on the Lahore-Karachi route in response to passenger... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:50am
PFA crackdown LAHORE: The Food safety teams of the Punjab Food Authority raided a Nimco production unit in Gulberg halting... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:48am
Energy OGDCL clarifies production bonus claims ISLAMABAD: Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) has reiterated its strong commitment to community... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:46am
Companies IPAK Group records growth in revenue KARACHI: International Packaging Films Limited (IPAK) Group has recorded a 61 percent increase in its revenues for... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:42am
Zahid terms foreign debt ‘biggest’ challenge KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:35am
Stocks India’s benchmarks settle little changed ahead of holiday MUMBAI: India’s benchmark indexes closed little changed on Tuesday, after five days of losses, as investors stayed... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:33am
Stocks Nikkei closes at 3-month low as tech shares drag TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at its lowest in three months on Tuesday as major technology shares... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:32am
Commodities Japan rubber futures fall SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures lost ground on Tuesday amid concerns over US President Donald Trump’s tariff... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:31am
Energy US natgas prices edge up on record flows to LNG export plants NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Tuesday as flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG) export plants... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:29am
Cotton & Textile Moderate activity on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained moderate. Cotton analyst... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:28am
Energy Oil prices fall on worries about US tariffs NEW YORK: Oil prices fell more than 2% to a two-month low on Tuesday on negative economic news from the US and... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:25am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 178,920 tonnes of cargo comprising 113,495 tonnes of import cargo and 65,425... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:24am
NY City ending lease agreement with Roosevelt Hotel NEW YORK: New York City is ending its $220 million lease agreement with the PIA-owned Roosevelt Hotel, which had ... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:23am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 45.880 billion... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:21am
Commodities Iron ore declines on recovery in shipments, duties on Chinese steel SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices faltered on Tuesday, weighed down by a recovery in iron ore shipments and... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:20am
Commodities LME copper edges down LONDON: Copper prices edged down in London on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump reiterated his import tariff... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:19am
Commodities Palm oil supplies to remain tight for next 2-3 months KUALA LUMPUR: Palm oil supplies are likely to remain tight for the next two to three months as floods have affected... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:18am
Commodities Gold falls as investors cash in, trade war fears persist NEW YORK: Gold prices eased on Tuesday as investors booked profits after a record high in the previous session, with... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:16am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (February 25, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:14am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (February 25, 2025). ======================================= Offset... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:12am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (February 25, 2025)... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:11am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (February 25, 2025).... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:09am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (February 25, 2025).... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:08am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (February 25, 2025). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:07am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:06am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (February 25, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:05am
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 26 Feb, 2025 07:04am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:03am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (February 25, 2025) and the forecast for Wednesday (February 26, 2025)... Published 26 Feb, 2025 07:00am
Stocks China, HK shares slide HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks stumbled on Tuesday, with a sell-off in tech heavyweights and escalating... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Stocks Gulf markets mixed on weak earnings, US curbs on China ABU DHABI: Stock markets in the Gulf were mixed on Tuesday as corporate earnings fell short of market expectations,... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Stocks Nasdaq touches over one-month low after weak consumer sentiment data NEW YORK: The tech-heavy Nasdaq led Wall Street declines on Tuesday, hitting a six-week low after fresh economic ... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Money & Banking Asian currencies down a tad as dollar regains THAILAND: Most Asian currencies retreated from recent gains on Tuesday, as global tariff worries underpinned the US... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Money & Banking Dollar dips as US yields fall, German politics supports euro NEW YORK: The dollar remained under pressure on Tuesday, just off a two-month low against a basket of major... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Climate risk insurance: the missing links Pakistan is bearing the severe outcomes of droughts, floods, and heat waves, consistently keeping it among the most... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Maritime affairs: NA panel approves Rs3bn PSDP proposals ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs has approved Rs3.046 billion under Public... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
NA panel discusses key matters ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs deliberated on key matters, including status... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Stocks Communication channels: PSX and BSE ink landmark MoU KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) & Baku Stock Exchange (BSE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Letters Success breeds complacency, and complacency breeds failure In a recent federal cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan’s economic prosperity is... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
UN help against terror EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s decision to raise the issue of cross-border terrorism at the United Nations once again,... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Tax evasion by private educational institutions EDITORIAL: The dismal state of higher education in Pakistan is a multifaceted issue that spans a whole range of... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Striking delicate balance between transparency and dispute resolution Alternative dispute resolution (ADR) has become an essential mechanism for resolving tax disputes efficiently and... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Export-led growth and effective tax management: Leveraging Digital Product Passport As the EU tightens its regulations, many countries view compliance as a mere obligation, but the implications of ... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Companies Population boom, climate change major challenges: BAFL CEO KARACHI: Atif Bajwa, Chairman, Pakistan Banking Summit 2025 and CEO Bank Alfalah said population growth and climate... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Fake news on social media: Sindh govt, business bodies agree to boost fact-checking system KARACHI: The Sindh government, along with various business organisations in Karachi, including the Karachi Chamber ... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
German CG boards 41-up Karachi Express for Hyderabad KARACHI: German Consul General Dr. Rüdiger Lotz arrived at Karachi Cantt Railway Station on Tuesday, where he was... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Mayor stuck inside hospital elevator KARACHI: Over 15 persons, including Karachi Mayor Murtaza Wahab and the deputy mayor, got a new lease of life on... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
BISP: Challenges facing beneficiaries discussed HYDERABAD: A meeting of public representatives from Hyderabad was held at Shahbaz Hall, Shahbaz Building, under the... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
APNS condolence KARACHI: Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Lyallpur Industrial Expo shines at Students’ Convention FAISALABAD: The 5th International Students Convention at Government College University Faisalabad featured the... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: What actually constitutes the national interest? “Do you think if instead of the Brown Pope the man Who Must Remain Nameless and Faceless had been at the Dubai... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
‘25th APNS Awards’ ceremony being held KARACHI: The APNS is holding ‘25th APNS Awards’ ceremony wherein Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has been... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Companies PQFTL launches Lifetime Guaranteed Pension Plan KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited (PQFTL), a leading provider of Family Takaful solutions, has made history... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Commodities Gold prices down KARACHI: Local gold prices receded from all-time high on Tuesday, as global market inched down, still hovering near... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Petroleum dealers oppose deregulation policy PESHAWAR: Petroleum pump owners and dealers have rejected the proposed petroleum deregulation policy, stating that... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Russia praises political, military leadership of Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Russia on Tuesday thanked and appreciated the political and military leadership of Pakistan for its... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Appellate forum cancels show-cause notice against ‘dead freight’ LAHORE: A higher appellate forum has termed show cause notice against dead freight as null and void, as the importer... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Business activities indispensable for economic stability: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said on Tuesday that traders and industrialists are the backbone ... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Business-friendly environment: Cabinet Secretariat recognizes LCCI LAHORE: The Cabinet Secretariat, through its Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Division, has recognized... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Auction of commercial plots: CDA raises Rs15.69bn on first day ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) raised a staggering Rs15.69 billion on the first day of its... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Contempt plea: IHC seeks records of two petitions ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) sought records of the two petitions in response to a contempt of court ... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Hit-and-run case: Court acquits daughter of SC judge ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday acquitted the daughter of the Supreme Court judge, Justice Malik Shehzad Ahmed... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Dr Zakir Naik meets JI chief at Mansoorah LAHORE: Renowned Islamic scholar Dr Zakir Abdul Karim Naik met Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem Ur Rehman at... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
DRAP Clearance Gateway officially launched ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and the Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) officially launched the... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
‘PCB ensuring zero tolerance on security measures’ LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has taken a serious note of the security breach that occurred Monday when a... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
No attendance marking of Khan: IK’s lawyer complains against Adiala Jail authorities ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan’s lawyer on Tuesday complained to a local... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Lahore Police intensify crackdown against begging networks LAHORE: Police has intensified its crackdown on organized begging networks, arresting 1,324 professional beggars and... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Youth Internship Programme: Parliament House hosts dynamic Mock Session on final day ISLAMABAD: In a landmark effort aimed at fostering youth engagement in governance, Pakistan’s Parliament House... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Agriculture and Allied Different crops: Punjab Seed Council approves 16 new varieties LAHORE: The Punjab Seed Council (PSC) on Tuesday approved 16 new varieties of different crops. The newly approved... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Industry Solo exhibitions suggested in Pakistan, Azerbaijan KARACHI: United Business Group (UBG) President Zubair Tufail and central leaders Khalid Tawab, Hanif Gohar, and Syed... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Energy UBG demands cut in electricity tariff LAHORE: Patron-in-Chief of the United Business Group (UBG) has urged the Prime Minister, Federal Minister for ... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Energy Wafi Energy to upgrade its systems to SAP’s RISE with S/4HANA KARACHI: SAP, a global leader in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) solutions, continues to revolutionize operations... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Zardari advises PPP to wait until next budget LAHORE: President Asif Ali Zardari has advised Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) parliamentary delegation to wait ... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Swift case resolutions of missing kids: ZARRA must engage with provincial authorities: NA panel ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs recommended that Zainab Alert, Response... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Smuggled Indian-origin medicines worth Rs10.3bn seized KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi has seized a huge quantity of smuggled Indian-origin... Updated 26 Feb, 2025 08:55am
PM arrives in Uzbekistan on Central Asia economic diplomacy tour ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif arrived in Uzbekistan on Tuesday for talks on trade, energy and defense... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
South Asia BD army chief warns country ‘at risk’ from infighting DHAKA: Bangladesh’s army chief on Tuesday blamed infighting for deteriorating law and order, warning that the gains... Published 26 Feb, 2025 06:30am
Financial inclusion: Banks urged to leverage technology KARACHI: The Governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Tuesday urged banks to leverage technology to enhance... Updated 26 Feb, 2025 09:21am
EU, international bodies can’t direct apex court: Justice Hilali ISLAMABAD: Justice Mussarat Hilali said the European Union and international organisations can direct the federal... Updated 26 Feb, 2025 08:50am
Imported goods: FBR sets up ‘CEU’ at Karachi for same-day clearance ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced Centralized Customs Examination system by establishing ... Updated 26 Feb, 2025 09:28am
PIACL sell-off: $4.3m paid to FA, PC panel told ISLAMABAD: The Privatization Commission, Tuesday, informed the standing committee that an amount of US$4.3 million... Updated 26 Feb, 2025 08:52am
Policy oversight, regulatory framework: Govt to mull setting up of ‘crypto council’ ISLAMABAD: The government will consider establishing a National Crypto Council, which will serve as a dedicated... Updated 26 Feb, 2025 09:30am