Ex-SG Salman Faruqui’s wife passes away KARACHI: Shahtaj Faruqui, the wife of former bureaucrat and federal ombudsman Salman Faruqui, has passed away. The... Published 04 Mar, 2025 08:06am
Industry Date of surrender of policy: Insurance Tribunal directs firm to pay premium LAHORE: An Insurance Tribunal has directed the insurance company to pay premium paid along with liquidated damages... Published 04 Mar, 2025 08:01am
Minister wants against load-shedding in Ramazan KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Energy Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has appealed to Prime Minister of Pakistan Mian... Published 04 Mar, 2025 07:58am
JI demands proper gas supply during Ramazan KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter chief Monem Zafar on Monday criticised the Sui Southern Gas Company... Published 04 Mar, 2025 07:58am
WWF launches app to combat wildlife crimes KARACHI: In a landmark move to protect Pakistan’s diverse wildlife, the World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan... Published 04 Mar, 2025 07:57am
Report sought on illegal occupation of govt land LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Agriculture and Livestock, Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani, has directed the Punjab Seed... Published 04 Mar, 2025 07:54am
World Wildlife Day: Awareness walk at GCUF FAISALABAD: Wildlife is the backbone of a balanced ecosystem, and its protection is a collective responsibility that... Published 04 Mar, 2025 07:53am
From where trial would begin if cases transferred from military court to ATC, asks SC judge ISLAMABAD: Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar inquired about the stage from where the trials of civilians would resume if... Published 04 Mar, 2025 07:51am
Govt won’t tolerate acts of profiteering: Tarar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar has warned that profiteering will not ... Published 04 Mar, 2025 07:48am
AKU hosts student-led simulation of M-WHO Karachi: The Aga Khan University (AKU) hosted a dynamic, student-led simulation of the Model-World Health... Published 04 Mar, 2025 07:43am
Lal Masjid case: ATC again extends physical remand of wife of Maulana Abdul Aziz ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, again extended the physical remand of Umme Hassan, the wife of... Published 04 Mar, 2025 07:42am
ATC frame amended charges against Qureshi, others LAHORE: An anti terrorism court on Monday framed amended charges against PTI vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi and... Published 04 Mar, 2025 07:40am
Price control regulations: Crackdown launched against violators LAHORE: The Lahore district administration on Monday launched a crackdown on violators of price control regulations.... Published 04 Mar, 2025 07:39am
E-Khidmat Marakaz revolutionising governance: PITB chief LAHORE: Punjab Information Technology (PITB) Chairman Faisal Yousaf said that e-Khidmat Marakaz (centres) are... Published 04 Mar, 2025 07:38am
MENA Living and working in Dubai: What are the UAE’s ‘business opportunities’ and ‘blue’ visas? DUBAI: There are many ways to visit, live and work in Dubai - the golden visa being one of the most well-known. But... Updated 04 Mar, 2025 12:48pm
World Wildlife Day marked: PM urges masses to play due role in safeguarding remarkable wildlife ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called for joining hands to “promote love for the country’s... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
PPL empowers underprivileged youth with digital literacy KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has launched the Employment-Based Digital Literacy Programme, transforming... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
President’s Trophy Grade-I final starts today LAHORE: The final of the President’s Trophy Grade-I will be played between State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Pakistan... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Prof Dr Muhammad Arif appointed chairperson of NAEAC ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has appointed Professor Dr Muhammad Arif, former Dean, Agriculture... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
PTA Chairman represents Pakistan at GSMA Roundtable ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) represents Pakistan in GSMA’s roundtable, “The Sky is... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Sindh CM directs DCs to check edibles’ prices KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed authorities concerned to control prices of items... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Stringent steps decided to prevent accidents on motorways, highways ISLAMABAD: In a high-level review meeting of the National Highways Authority (NHA) chaired by Federal Minister for... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Companies Corporate Affairs & Sustainability: Syngenta appoints M Ali Murtaza as Head KARACHI: Syngenta Pakistan has announced the appointment of Syed Mohammad Ali Murtaza as the ‘Head of Corporate... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Walton Road Upgradation Project brings significant improvements LAHORE: The Walton Road Upgradation Project, initiated by the Punjab Central Business District Development Authority... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
PM happy over continuous decrease in inflation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed satisfaction on Monday over the continuous decrease in inflation... Updated 04 Mar, 2025 09:10am
PBS conducts first digital census: Around 7.8pc of total population unemployed ISLAMABAD: Around 7.8 percent (187,359,79 population) of the total population (241,499,431) of the country is... Updated 04 Mar, 2025 09:29am
PCGA report reveals sharp decline in cotton production LAHORE: The crisis in cotton production in Pakistan has been under continuous pressure for several years, affecting... Updated 04 Mar, 2025 09:32am
Newly-incorporated unlisted cos: SECP orders electronic shares issuance only ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed all the newly-incorporated... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Profitability of listed banks rises 5pc YoY KARACHI: The profitability of listed banks increased by 5 percent YoY to Rs597 billion in 2024, mainly driven by a 9... Updated 04 Mar, 2025 09:10am
Royal Society of top scientists mulls call to oust Musk LONDON: Britain’s Royal Society will hold a crunch meeting on Monday following calls to expel technology billionaire... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Torkham border clash: Afghan forces show uncalled-for belligerence ISLAMABAD: A civilian reportedly lost his life, while five others including three security personnel, sustained... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Woman suicide bomber targets troops, martyrs soldier QUETTA: A woman suicide bomber targeted a convoy of paramilitary troops in Balochistan on Monday, martyring at least... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Pacts revision with IPPs: Development partners informed of possible scenarios ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power, Sardar Awais Ahmed Khan Leghari on Monday said negotiations with IPPs are... Updated 04 Mar, 2025 09:08am
Statistics Feb CPI inflation clocks in at 1.5pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI)-based inflation clocked in at 1.5 percent on a Year-on-Year (YoY) basis in... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Jul-Feb exports up 8.17pc to $22.022bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s exports increased by 8.17 per cent during the first eight months (July-February) of current... Updated 04 Mar, 2025 09:07am
Rates Stock market plummets KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a highly volatile trading session on Monday, marked by sharp... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Gas supply disruptions: PM takes notice of complaints ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has taken immediate notice of the complaints received from domestic... Updated 04 Mar, 2025 09:28am
Talks with CMs & AJK PM: SIFC EC tells BoI to share SEZs action plan timeline ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has directed the Board of... Updated 04 Mar, 2025 09:27am
IMF benchmarks on track, progressing as per plan: PD ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has claimed that all benchmarks agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund... Updated 04 Mar, 2025 02:36pm
Talks begin on first review of EFF program Nine-member IMF mission led by Nathan Porter meets government economic team led by Secretary Finance Updated 04 Mar, 2025 09:34am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (March 03, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (March 03, 2025). ======================================= Offset... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (March 03, 2025)... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 03, 2025).... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (March 03, 2025) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 04, 2025)... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 43.341 billion... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Commodities Gold firms on weaker dollar NEW YORK: Gold prices edged up on Monday, helped by a weaker dollar, while a delay in finding peace in Ukraine and... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Cotton & Textile Listless business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton analyst... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (March 03, 2025)... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 274,034 tonnes of cargo comprising 174,651 tonnes of import cargo and 99,383... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Energy Oil prices fall 2pc to 12-week low NEW YORK: Oil prices fell about 2% to a 12-week low on reports OPEC+ will proceed with a planned oil output increase... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Commodities Copper pressured by US tariff threat LONDON: Copper prices came under pressure on Monday from the threat of tariffs on US imports, but stronger ... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil lower JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Monday following a decline in rival oils, while weaker Malaysian... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Commodities Russian wheat export prices halt rise MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices interrupted their rise last week due to weak demand and shrinking margins for... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Stocks Indian shares end flat MUMBAI: India’s benchmark indexes settled barely changed on Monday, with enthusiasm over the uptick in domestic... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Stocks China stocks dip on tariff risks, parliamentary meetings eyed HONG KONG: Chinese stocks edged down on Monday in volatile trading as China and the US prepared to slap more... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Stocks European stocks close at record high FRANKFURT: Defence stocks powered European shares to a record high on Monday, after expectations mounted of higher... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Stocks Wall St slips after February manufacturing data NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main stock indexes slipped on Monday after data showed that new orders at US factories ... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Money & Banking Most Asian currencies subdued BENGALURU: Indonesian shares rose on Monday as the nation saw its first deflation in about 25 years in February,... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Money & Banking Euro firms with focus on Ukraine talks NEW YORK: The euro rebounded on Monday as hopes for a Ukraine peace deal improved along with prospects for tighter... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Money & Banking Bitcoin jumps 20pc after Trump hints at new strategic reserve SINGAPORE: Bitcoin surged more than 20% from last week’s lows on Monday and several other cryptocurrencies also... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Money & Banking Yuan hovers near 2-week low SHANGHAI: China’s yuan hovered near a two-week low against the dollar on Monday as upbeat manufacturing data... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Should we embrace digital assets? EDITORIAL: The evolution of digital assets extends far beyond crypto currencies, and their adoption is rapidly... Updated 04 Mar, 2025 07:02am
Darul Uloom attack and evolving terror threat EDITORIAL: There appear to be no signs of the terror menace abating with the suicide attack on Darul Uloom Haqqania,... Updated 04 Mar, 2025 07:00am
Extremely high unemployment rate The digital Population and Housing Census of 2023 conducted by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) has come up... Updated 04 Mar, 2025 07:04am
The Kurd struggle The Kurds are a people divided between four countries: Iraq, Iran, Turkey and Syria. This reflects the fact that... Updated 04 Mar, 2025 07:09am
Arab top diplomats hold closed-door talks over post-war Gaza CAIRO: Arab foreign ministers met behind closed doors in Cairo on Monday ahead of an extraordinary Arab League ... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
First deadly attack in Israel since Gaza truce began HAIFA, (Israel): A stabbing in Israel’s city of Haifa on Monday left one person and the Israeli Arab attacker ... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Asia Heat wave shuts down schools in nearly half Philippine capital MANILA: Soaring temperatures shut down schools in nearly half the Philippine capital on Monday, local officials ... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
KP govt launches interest-free loan scheme PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched an interest-free loan scheme to improve the standard of... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Taxes Supervisory, invigilation duties: FTO asks FBR to insulate teachers from paying WT under Sec 153 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure all salary... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Saudi envoy meets Dar ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Saudi Arabia to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy called on the Deputy Prime... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Illegal detention of citizen: IHC orders filing FIR against SP CTD, others ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered registration of a case against SP Counter-Terrorism Department... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Stringent steps decided to prevent accidents on motorways, highways ISLAMABAD: In a high-level review meeting of the National Highways Authority (NHA) chaired by Federal Minister for... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
FIFA lifts Pakistan’s suspension after constitutional amendments ISLAMABAD: FIFA has lifted its suspension on the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF) after it approved constitutional... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
TPO: A test of reform Pakistan’s taxation and trade enforcement systems remain highly inefficient. The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has... Updated 04 Mar, 2025 06:58am
GPI – A catalyst for agricultural transformation The launch of the Green Pakistan Initiative marks a pivotal milestone in Pakistan’s agricultural evolution. Designed... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Letters The quest for price stability It is heartening to note that prime minister seems to be walking the talk as his orders that he issued on Sunday... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Business community leader condemns ‘artificial’ price hike KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Digitisation of air cargo operations: PSW initiates design, development phase of ACS KARACHI: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has initiated the design and development phase of the Airport Community System... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Companies Martin Dow group wins GDEIB Award in six categories Karachi: Martin Dow, a pharmaceutical and healthcare group in Pakistan, received the Global Diversity, Equity, and... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Stocks PSX ends Feb in narrow range KARACHI: Lack of triggers, status-quo on key macro indicators, mixed trend in corporate earnings announcements, kept... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Commodities Gold prices rebound KARACHI: Gold prices rebounded steadily on Monday, as global market regained some momentum, traders said. Up by... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Textile garments manufacturing sector: SMEDA holds consultative session with stakeholders LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) held a consultative session with stakeholders... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
PU ASA boycotts classes, blocks traffic on Canal Road LAHORE: The Punjab University Academic Staff Association (PU ASA) on Monday announced boycott of classes and took to... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
CM Maryam vows to protect forests, wildlife LAHORE: “Punjab will be made a role model for the protection and promotion of forests and wildlife,” said Chief... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Maryam launches ‘CM Punjab Free Solar Panel Scheme’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has formally launched the ‘Chief Minister Punjab Free Solar Panel... Updated 04 Mar, 2025 09:09am
Azma rejects KP govt’s claims of launching 625 projects in 365 days LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister, Azma Bokhari, has said that the KP government’s claim of launching 625... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
ECP to hear PTI intra-party polls case today ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is scheduled to hear Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) intra-party... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Deferred PM-Bilawal meeting to be held today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari’s meeting scheduled... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
PTI claims IK is placed in ‘solitary confinement’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) accused the government on Monday of placing their founding chairman ... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Shehbaz urges British HC to help build lasting peace in Gaza, Ukraine ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday emphasised the need for collective efforts to build lasting peace... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Petroleum dealers call off strike ISLAMABAD: After a successful round of talks with the federal government, the petroleum dealers association has... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A revolutionary change is in the air? “I find it amazing that people just don’t know how much leverage they have.” “Does Muhammad Aurangzeb…” “Oh, that... Updated 04 Mar, 2025 07:10am
Industry BMP for curbing capital flight, brain drain LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) on Monday... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Frequent, severe traffic jams major concern during Ramazan KARACHI: The frequent and severe traffic jams near the port and terminals in Karachi are a major concern,... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Investment in agricultural sector: Governor invites Korean investors LAHORE: A Korean delegation comprising businessmen led by Habib Gilani called on Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Illegal detention of citizen: IHC orders filing FIR against SP CTD, others ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered registration of a case against SP Counter-Terrorism Department... Published 04 Mar, 2025 06:30am
Jaffar Express attack: 21 passengers, 4 FC personnel lost lives as security forces kill ‘all terrorists’: DG ISPR