Cotton & Textile Steady trend on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton analyst... Published 28 Feb, 2025 08:37am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (February 27, 2025)... Published 28 Feb, 2025 08:35am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 52.196 billion... Published 28 Feb, 2025 08:32am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 151,589 tonnes of cargo comprising 74,454 tonnes of import cargo and 77,135... Published 28 Feb, 2025 08:30am
Commodities US copper futures rise as tariff worries mount LONDON: US copper prices extended gains on Thursday, outperforming the London benchmark as worries about US import... Published 28 Feb, 2025 08:29am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures dip on firmer yen SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures declined for a fourth straight session on Thursday, pressured by a firmer yen,... Published 28 Feb, 2025 08:26am
Commodities Iron ore falters on higher imports SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices dropped more than 1% on Thursday, pressured by escalating tariff measures against... Published 28 Feb, 2025 08:23am
Energy US natural gas prices climb NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed up about 2% on Thursday on record gas flows to liquefied natural gas (LNG)... Published 28 Feb, 2025 08:22am
Stocks Carmakers drive European shares lower after Trump’s tariff threats FRANKFURT: European shares retreated from record highs on Thursday, with automakers leading declines as investors... Published 28 Feb, 2025 08:19am
Stocks Wall St mixed as Nvidia in the red, economic data disappoints NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Thursday as Nvidia shares swung to losses after investors... Published 28 Feb, 2025 08:17am
Money & Banking Asian currencies down on US tariff uncertainty BENGALURU: Indonesian stocks and the South Korean won led Asian equities and currencies lower on Thursday, as... Published 28 Feb, 2025 08:16am
Industry ‘FoodAg Manufacturing Expo’ continues for 2nd day LAHORE: The second day of the FoodAg Manufacturing 2025 exhibition at the Lahore Expo Centre continued to shine as a... Published 28 Feb, 2025 08:06am
Punjab committed to upholding press freedom: Azma LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has felicitated the newly elected office bearers of the PFUJ... Published 28 Feb, 2025 08:03am
Companies Alam Group inks MoU with Fortune 500 company LAHORE: In a bid to strengthen Pakistan’s renewable energy infrastructure, Alam Group of Companies has signed a... Published 28 Feb, 2025 08:03am
Cotton & Textile Farmers cultivating early cotton will receive Rs25,000 as support LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani announced on Thursday that the farmers cultivating... Published 28 Feb, 2025 08:01am
Plastic Licence Registration Desks established Lahore: On the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, ‘Plastic License Registration Desks’ have... Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:59am
Industry Federal Budget: PBF urges govt to implement fixed tax regime for traders KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has demanded the government to implement a fixed tax regime for traders in ... Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:57am
SDPI holds roundtable discussion: Experts express views on need for creating more provinces ISLAMABAD: The experts on federalism, democracy, and devolution, Thursday, expressed diverse views on creating more... Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:53am
Industry LCCI leadership, Vietnam envoy explore strategies to enhance trade LAHORE: Joint ventures and enhanced cooperation between Pakistan and Vietnam in key economic sectors, including... Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:48am
SAU hosts its exhibition and job fair HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, successfully organized its 8th Annual Agri-Tech Final Year... Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:48am
NTC team takes up textile sector challenges with PYMA KARACHI: A delegation of the National Tariff Commission (NTC), led by Chairman Naeem Anwer, visited the Pakistan ... Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:46am
Vice Chancellors’ conference: Governor vows to provide conducive atmosphere on campuses LAHORE: Governor Punjab/Chancellor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan while chairing the first ever Vice Chancellors... Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:44am
FJC attack cases against IK, others: ATC hasn’t received ministry’s reply regarding jail trial so far ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) has so far not received the reply of the Ministry of Law regarding the jail... Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:42am
Pakistan, Iran vow to meet potential $10bn trade target in coming years ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Iran have emphasised the need to sign Free Trade Agreement (FTA), at the earliest to improve... Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:40am
Senate body expresses its deep concern over prison conditions ISLAMABAD: Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights expressed serious concerns over the lack of basic facilities... Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:39am
CDA, MCI directed to address issues facing street vendors/stallholders ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA), Municipal... Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:37am
Companies ABHI, TPL Corp Ltd celebrate launch of Microfinance Bank KARACHI: In a historic milestone, ABHI and TPL Corp Limited came together to celebrate the grand launch of ABHI... Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:34am
2022 floods: Senate body concerned at disparity in aid distribution ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs on Thursday expressed serious concern over disparity in... Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:32am
Companies Bank AL Habib declares 65pc final cash dividend KARACHI: The Annual General Meeting of Bank AL Habib Limited was held at the bank’s premises located at 128-C, Old... Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:29am
Pink bikes, EVs & double-decker buses: Sindh Cabinet clears way for modern transport revamp KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, while presiding over a cabinet meeting, made several significant... Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:28am
Karachi master plan: Experts debate failures in urban planning KARACHI: A panel discussion: Karachi’s abandoned master plan - was held at the Climate Action Centre in... Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:26am
Climate change, Resilience and Sustainability Facility, and beyond On their webpage, titled ‘Resilience, environment, and climate change’ the United Nations Development Programme... Updated 28 Feb, 2025 11:56pm
IMF programme & our vulnerabilities Pakistan’s economy has been perpetually struggling through recurrent turbulent phases, facing severe fiscal and... Published 28 Feb, 2025 07:01am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Truth or untruth is in the eyes of the beholder “So The Rana refused to take responsibility for the conference by opposition leaders…” “Yes”! “There is no need to... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:58am
Letters ‘Kishanganga and Ratle hydropower projects: a fait accompli?’ This is apropos an op-ed titled “Kishanganga and Ratle hydropower projects: a fait accompli?” carried by the... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:57am
Climate change debate EDITORIAL: The United States’ decision to sit out the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:52am
SMEs and the high cost of formal economy EDITORIAL: In yet another attempt in a long line of programmes aimed at promoting the SME sector, the Small and... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:49am
Forex reserves up $21m KARACHI: Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $21 million over the past... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Federal Cabinet undergoes major expansion ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari administered the oath to 13 federal ministers, 11 ministers of state and three... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Police blockades, road closures: TTAP manages to hold final round of grand moot ISLAMABAD: The leaders of Tehreek Tahafuz Ayeen-e-Pakistan (TTAP) – the grand opposition alliance – on Thursday... Updated 28 Feb, 2025 09:16am
Uptick in inflation, water stress for crops likely Finance Division says inflation is anticipated to remain within range of 2.0-3.0 percent for February 2025 Updated 28 Feb, 2025 04:02pm
Jefferies Investors team meets Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Jefferies Investors, led by Alia Moubayed from Jefferies, on Thursday called on the... Updated 28 Feb, 2025 08:46am
Water, snow shortage: NPCC warns of lower hydel generation ISLAMABAD: The National Power Control Centre (NPCC) Thursday warned that hydel generation this summer will be lower... Updated 28 Feb, 2025 09:17am
Rates PSX stays rangebound KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed lower for the second consecutive day, driven primarily by... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
KESC sell-off helped avert massive circular debt: Moonis Alvi LAHORE: K-Electric CEO Moonis Abdullah Alvi on Thursday said had Karachi Electric Supply Company (KESC) not been... Updated 28 Feb, 2025 09:19am
US cuts overseas aid contracts by more than 90pc WASHINGTON: The United States has slashed its multi-year aid contracts by 92 percent, as it sought around $60... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Fumigation licences for 57 cos: Food ministry gets NA panel’s approval ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce has given go ahead to the Ministry of National Food... Updated 28 Feb, 2025 09:20am
MoE, affiliated depts: PD panel examines budget proposals for PSDP ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Standing Committee on Energy (Petroleum Division) was convened on Thursday to examine... Updated 28 Feb, 2025 09:15am
FY25 PSDP covers 1,071 projects, NA panel told ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee was informed on Thursday that the Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP)... Updated 28 Feb, 2025 08:46am
Aurangzeb, MUFAP team discuss mutual fund industry growth ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with a delegation of the Mutual... Updated 28 Feb, 2025 09:19am
Africa Blasts kill 11 at rally in eastern Congo BUKAVU (Congo): Explosions killed 11 people and wounded 65 at a rally held by M23 rebels in the eastern Congo city... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
WHO decides mpox epidemic still global health emergency GENEVA: Mpox remains an international public health emergency, the World Health Organization said Thursday after... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
South Asia Over 500,000 Afghans displaced due to climate disasters in 2024: IOM KABUL: More than half a million people in Afghanistan were displaced due to climate disasters in 2024, the... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Soil testing: a vital step for sustainable farming and higher yields Sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation begin with a fundamental yet often overlooked practice: soil... Updated 28 Feb, 2025 06:45am
Attock Placer Gold Project: Punjab mines dept, NESPAK join hands LAHORE: The Mines and Minerals Department Punjab and NESPAK have joined hands for the Attock Placer Gold Project,... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Commodities Gold prices decline KARACHI: Gold prices continued to slump on Thursday, mirroring the global market downtrend, receding below $2,900... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
RSPN hosts its ‘Annual Community Convention 2025’ ISLAMABAD: The Rural Support Programmes Network (RSPN) hosted its Annual Community Convention 2025 on Wednesday,... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Auto parts, engineering sectors: SMEDA Sindh chief calls for tapping export potential KARACHI: Mukesh Provincial Chief, SMEDA has emphasized to tap the export potential in the auto parts and engineering... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Efforts being made to improve steps against climate change: minister KARACHI: Sindh’s Minister for Energy and Planning, Nasir Hussain Shah, stated that the entire world is currently... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Taxes FBR suspends two Customs officers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended two Customs officers at Taftan (Pakistan-Iran border)... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Energy OGDCL to organise Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2025 in April ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Pakistan’s leading exploration and production (E&P)... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Companies DLS partners with food panda KARACHI: Keeping up with its commitment to prioritising safety and well-being, food panda has conducted a... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Industry Large-scale cotton model farm in Pakistan: Brazilian team, APTMA leaders hold discussion LAHORE: A high-level delegation from Brazil, representing their grower association ABRAPA and Cotton Brazil, met... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Five-year transport plan approved by Punjab CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved a five-year transport plan in Punjab. The Chief... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
16th NA shows relatively weaker performance in terms of agenda items LAHORE: The 16th National Assembly has passed 47 bills passed in its first year, a staggering 370% increase compared... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
AC allows Elahi permanent exemption from personal appearance LAHORE: The Accountability Court on Thursday allowed permanent exemption to former Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Commodities Gold hits two-week low with firm dollar NEW YORK: Gold prices dropped to their lowest level in over two weeks on Thursday as the US dollar strengthened, ... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Pakistan, UAE sign five MoUs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates on Thursday signed five memoranda of understanding (MoUs) to... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Ceramic, porcelain tiles: new customs values fixed ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values on the import of a wide... Updated 28 Feb, 2025 09:18am
Attack on military installations on May 9th: SC questions ‘identification’ of culprits ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned how those persons, involved in attacking the military installations on 9th... Updated 28 Feb, 2025 08:47am
Asia Kyrgyzstan says to swap land with Tajikistan, ending years-long spat BISHKEK, (Kyrgyzstan): Kyrgyzstan announced Thursday it would exchange territories disputed with Tajikistan since ... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Nisab for Zakat fixed at Rs179,689 KARACHI: The federal government has set the “Nisab for Zakat” for the year 1445-46 A.H. at Rs. 179,689 for... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Govt appoints CAT’s chairman, two members ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed the chairman and two members of the Competition Appellate Tribunal ... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Pakistan marks 6th anniversary of Operation Swift Retort ISLAMABAD: The sixth anniversary of Operation Swift Retort was commemorated on Thursday to pay tribute to the... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Water resources planning & management: Wapda holds conference on application of AI LAHORE: The Wapda organized a one-day conference on application of Artificial Intelligence for water resources... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
UAF holds PLSP & Rescue Scout Course FAISALABAD: The youth must be equipped with essential first-aid survival techniques amid the challenges of... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Insurance cheques distributed among policemen families LAHORE: Group insurance cheques were distributed among the families of police employees at the Capital City Police... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Industry Improving trade ties with Pakistan top priority: Polish envoy KARACHI: Maciej Pisarski, Ambassador of the Republic of Poland has said that improving trade relations with Pakistan... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Industry China to launch project to modernise gems industry LAHORE: China is ready to launch a multipurpose project to modernise the gems and jewellery industry in Pakistan.... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (February 27, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (February 27, 2025). ======================================= Offset... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (February 27, 2025)... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 27, 2025).... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (February 27, 2025).... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (February 27, 2025). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (February 27, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
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 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (February 27, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (February 28, 2025)... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
SECP holds two online consultation sessions ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) conducted two online consultation sessions... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
In major shift, Ocalan calls for PKK to drop weapons, disband ISTANBUL: Jailed PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan on Thursday called for his Kurdish militant group to lay down its... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Europe Russia says talks on annexed Ukrainian land ‘non-negotiable’ MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Thursday ruled out giving back Ukrainian regions it claims to have annexed as part of a... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Africa Former African leaders launch debt relief drive for poor nations CAPE TOWN: The high debt saddling the world’s poorest countries needs an urgent reset to avoid multiple crises,... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Europe EU will ‘do the same’ if US imposes tariffs hikes: French minister CAPE TOWN: French Finance Minister Eric Lombard told AFP on Thursday that the European Union would “do the same” if... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
IMF recommends greater exchange rate flexibility for India MUMBAI: The International Monetary Fund retained its classification of India’s “de facto” exchange rate regime as... Published 28 Feb, 2025 06:24am
Money & Banking Dollar jumps on Trump tariff talk NEW YORK: The dollar jumped on Thursday, on track for its biggest daily percentage gain in nearly two months, as US... Updated 28 Feb, 2025 08:40am