LHC judge Ch Abdul Aziz resigns LAHORE: Justice Chaudhry Abdul Aziz of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday resigned from his office. Justice... Published 07 Mar, 2025 06:19am
Alleged bribery by staff: IHC Registrar asked to initiate probe ISLAMABAD: The registrar of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) has been asked to initiate an inquiry on alleged bribery... Published 07 Mar, 2025 06:19am
ATC confirms pre-arrest bail of Omar Ayub, Zartaj Gul ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday confirmed the pre-arrest bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 07 Mar, 2025 06:17am
Appointment of Haroon Akhtar Khan as SAPM hailed LAHORE: Economic experts and industrialists have welcomed the appointment of Haroon Akhtar Khan as Special Assistant... Published 07 Mar, 2025 06:16am
Salaries and benefits: LHC sets aside recoveries form over 200 lecturers LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday set aside recovery of salaries and other benefits from over 200 lecturers... Published 07 Mar, 2025 06:14am
Industry MoU signed: Mid City Hospital to provide best facilities to LCCI members, families LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry and Mid City Hospital have signed a Memorandum of ... Published 07 Mar, 2025 06:13am
Companies Women's empowerment: Mobilink Bank bags ‘CMO Marketing Campaign Award’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance institution, Mobilink Bank, has solidified its standing as a... Published 07 Mar, 2025 06:12am
Monthly scholarship to be enhanced from Rs25,000 to Rs60,000 LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Labour, Sports and Youth Affairs Malik Faisal Ayub Khokhar has announced to enhance... Published 07 Mar, 2025 06:10am
Murad approves major health initiatives KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has approved a comprehensive four-year health improvement plan... Published 07 Mar, 2025 06:09am
Industry PCJCCI think tank meeting: Pakistan urged to take solid steps to bolster reforms LAHORE: Pakistan should take solid steps to bolster reforms related to the market-oriented allocation of data... Published 07 Mar, 2025 06:08am
Companies Wafi Energy Pakistan Ltd empowers female drivers in Pakistan KARACHI: In celebration of International Women’s Day 2025, Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited (formerly Shell Pakistan... Published 07 Mar, 2025 06:06am
Sikh separatists heckle Indian FM in London NEW DELHI: India on Thursday condemned a security breach during its foreign minister’s visit to London when a... Published 07 Mar, 2025 06:04am
Over 300 Nobel Peace nominees counted, possibly including Trump OSLO: Over 300 people have been nominated for this year’s Nobel Peace Prize, organisers said on Wednesday, with... Published 07 Mar, 2025 06:02am
‘Localization transforming Pakistan’s automotive industry’ LAHORE: Pakistan’s automotive industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by localization efforts... Published 07 Mar, 2025 06:01am
Battleground Artificial Intelligence: the rise of intelligent machines Tom Cruise, and the “Mission Impossible” films in particular, have a devoted fan in me. In this age of average... Updated 07 Mar, 2025 06:44am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 45.533... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:53am
PITB begins registration for auction of attractive number plates LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB), in collaboration with the Punjab Excise and Taxation... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Movies & Music Roy Ayers, godfather of neo-soul, dead NEW YORK: Roy Ayers, the trailblazer of jazz, funk and neo-soul whose “Everybody Loves the Sunshine” proved a hugely... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
US lawmaker censured for protest at Trump speech WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives censured Texas Democrat Al Green on Thursday after he was thrown out of... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
PTC says concerned at proposed amendments to EFS ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Textile Council (PTC) has expressed concerns over the proposed amendments to the Export... Updated 07 Mar, 2025 09:12am
GST rate on packaged milk to be revised, PDA told ISLAMABAD: Minister for National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) Rana Tanveer Hussain assured the Pakistan... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
CAU uncovers Rs5.4bn FED ‘evasion’ by two textile manufacturers KARACHI: The Centralized Assessment Unit (CAU) has uncovered a massive Rs5.4 billion FED evasion scheme involving... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
WCLA commences conservation of key shrines in Uch Sharif LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has commenced the conservation and up-gradation of key shrines in... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Agriculture and Allied Punjab launches Rs1.2bn citrus restoration initiative LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched a citrus restoration initiative worth Rs1.2 billion to establish... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
PTA chairman urges govt to bring leather sector back to FTR KARACHI: Chairman, Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA), Hamid Arshad Zahur has appealed to the government for... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Opposition protests, demands early release of PTI Senator ISLAMABAD: The maiden sitting of the new Senate session, Thursday, was marked with strong protest by the opposition,... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Tarar informs Senate: Number of centres providing ART significantly up by end-2024 ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar informed the Senate that the number of centres... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
‘Govt should resolve all issues of textile sector immediately’ KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
PSMA Punjab denies surge in sugar prices due to exports LAHORE: The Pakistan Sugar Mills Association (PSMA) Punjab Zone has denied that the current surge in sugar prices is... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
High courts’ autonomy must be respected: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi Thursday said high courts function independently and it would not... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
CM takes notice of Kasur incident LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has taken strict notice of the horrific incident in Kasur, where a... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
PM reaffirms his govt’s full support to KP’s development ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday reaffirmed the federal government’s full support in... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
PTI leader for narrowing civilians-military ‘divide’ ISLAMABAD: The flamboyant Khyber Pakhtunkhwa president of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday admitted that... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Pakistan Army Act, 1952: Provisions now cannot be termed unconstitutional, illegal: SCBA ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) submitted that provisions of the Pakistan Army Act, 1952 which... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Unmanned aircraft: SIFC EC issues direction to MoD on area demarcation ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has directed the Ministry... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Army chief visits Bannu Cantt, iterates anti-terror resolve RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), visited Bannu on Thursday, following the... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Handover of IS terrorist to US as per UN resolutions: FO ISLAMABAD: Denying the presence of IS training camps inside Pakistan territory, Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday... Updated 07 Mar, 2025 08:44am
FTO unearths tax fraud case involving cyber criminals ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has unearthed a unique case of tax fraud involving cyber criminals, who... Updated 07 Mar, 2025 09:19am
ST returns to 21 cos paid on behalf of non-residents: FBR directs PRAL to allow input tax adjustment ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed Pakistan Revenue Automation Limited (PRAL) to remove the... Updated 07 Mar, 2025 08:47am
Beverages, tobacco and real estate sector: FBR proposes reduction in tax rates ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed reduction in tax rates on beverages, tobacco and real... Updated 07 Mar, 2025 08:45am
UN releases $110m after ‘brutal’ global aid cuts GENEVA: The UN said Thursday it was allocating $110 million from its emergency fund for life-saving assistance in... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Wharves 3 and 4: China’s HSR seeks to sort out royalty issue with PQA ISLAMABAD: Chinese company Huaneng Shandong Ruyi (Pakistan) Energy (Private) Limited (HSR) has sought revision in... Updated 07 Mar, 2025 09:23am
PIA sell-off: A new roadmap being outlined: Aleem ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Abdul Aleem Khan Thursday said that to make PIA’s privatisation more attractive, a new... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Rates PSX: Smart recovery KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a strong rebound on Thursday, closing on a bullish note as... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Govt servants: Condition to opt for one pension clarified ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has clarified that the condition to opt for one pension will be applied to... Updated 07 Mar, 2025 09:11am
Rural residents: SMEDA urged to formulate strategy ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that SMEDA can play a key role in rural economic... Updated 07 Mar, 2025 08:49am
PM reviews National Youth Employment Plan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved a comprehensive plan on Thursday to provide youth with training... Updated 07 Mar, 2025 09:26am
Jul-Jan govt debt up 4.65pc to Rs72.12trn KARACHI: The federal government’s total debt stock surged by over Rs 3 trillion during the first seven months of the... Updated 07 Mar, 2025 02:33pm
APTMA speaks about challenges facing industry Seeks government’s nod for direct import of LNG Updated 07 Mar, 2025 02:35pm
Balochistan bears the brunt with 62pc of deaths: Terrorism-related deaths surge 73pc in February ISLAMABAD: Terrorism-related deaths in Pakistan surged by 73 percent in February 2025 compared to the previous ... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Energy Oil eases in choppy trading HOUSTON: Oil prices eased slightly in choppy trade on Thursday with Brent still below $70 under pressure from trade... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (March 06, 2025)... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Cotton & Textile Mills sideline on lack of buying interest LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton analyst... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Commodities Gold prices dip on profit-taking NEW YORK: Gold prices fell about 1% on Thursday as investors booked profits following a three-day rally, with ... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Money & Banking ECB lowers rates again but hints more cuts in doubt FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank cut interest rates again Thursday to boost the struggling eurozone but ... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Energy India’s renewable energy sector hit by weak demand, cancellations: report NEW DELHI: India’s renewable energy sector is facing obstacles including weak demand for tenders, power agreement... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Industry ‘Launchpad Pakistan’ FPCCI initiative extremely important for economy: Sindh governor KARACHI: Governor of Sindh, Kamran Khan Tessori Thursday said the FPCCI’s ‘Launchpad Pakistan’ initiative is... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Cabinet sub-committee approves various projects KARACHI: A meeting of the Cabinet Sub-Committee on Finance was held under the chairmanship of Minister for Energy,... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
First model neighbourhood inaugurated in Karachi KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Monem Zafar has inaugurated the first of its kind “Model... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Industry February: Country’s manufacturing output has increased further KARACHI: Pakistan’s manufacturing production increased further in February, as reflected by the HBL Manufacturing... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Commodities Gold prices fall sharply KARACHI: Gold lost huge value on Thursday, depicting a global market’s sharp decline, receding below $2,900 per... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Money & Banking Number of Trojan banker attacks on smartphones surges by 196pc in 2024 ISLAMABAD: The number of Trojan banker attacks on smartphones surged by 196 percent in 2024 as compared to the... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 159,178 tonnes of cargo comprising 107,128 tonnes of import cargo and 52,050... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
PwC’s Annual Global CEO Survey ‘Overall sentiment reflects strong optimism about Pakistan’s economic growth’ KARACHI: Optimism about Pakistan’s economic growth is running high, with 83 percent of CEOs of leading companies... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (March 06, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (March 07, 2025)... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
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 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (March 06, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (March 06, 2025). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (March 06, 2025).... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 06, 2025).... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 06, 2025)... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (March 06, 2025). ======================================= Offset... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Money & Banking Yuan eases from 4-month high SHANGHAI: The yuan dipped from a four-month high against the dollar on Thursday, underperforming a broader lift in... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Azma assails KP govt over its ‘failure’ to serve the masses LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Gandapur has been charge-sheeted by his government ... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
13,451 livestock farmers receive Card LAHORE: As many as 13,451 livestock farmers have received their livestock cards, while 77,627 male calves belonging... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Maryam visits Mayo Hospital, removes CEO, MS on complaints LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the removal of CEO Mayo Hospital, MS (COO) from his... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
CM vows to bring about 100pc improvement in public-sector hospitals LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to outsource rural health... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Letters ‘Wherever they may be’: Justice must be served Army chief Gen Asim Munir deserves commendation for making a solemn pledge that all the planners and facilitators of... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Asad Qasim elected senator from Balochistan ISLAMABAD: Asad Qasim has been elected as a senator from Balochistan on a general seat. The Election Commission of... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Companies Africa, ME, Pakistan: Standard Chartered to boost investment in ‘Futuremakers Women in Tech’ programme KARACHI: Standard Chartered has announced to boost investment in its Futuremakers Women in Tech programme across... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Existential threats and Neoliberalism—I The climate change crisis is fast-unfolding, and unlike what was thought at the time of the ‘Paris Agreement’ on... Updated 08 Mar, 2025 12:38pm
Striving for cashless economy The global financial ecosystem is undergoing metamorphosis, with digital payment systems emerging as the cornerstone... Updated 07 Mar, 2025 06:33am
Job market concerns EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s latest employment statistics ought to give policymakers a little to think about. With the... Updated 07 Mar, 2025 06:36am
EFF arrangement: the first review EDITORIAL: The IMF (International Monetary Fund) mission is currently in Pakistan to conduct the first review under... Updated 07 Mar, 2025 06:35am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (March 06, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Money & Banking Euro rises to four-month high NEW YORK: The euro touched a four-month peak against the US dollar on Thursday after the European Central Bank cut... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Money & Banking Asian currencies gain on China stimulus BENGALURU: Most emerging Asian equities and currencies gained on Thursday after China unlocked more fiscal stimulus,... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Stocks Wall St indexes pare declines on hopes of tariff reprieve NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes traded off session lows on Thursday after a cabinet official hinted that the... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Stocks STOXX 600 closes flat as ECB boost counters pressures from yields FRANKFURT: European shares pared declines to close flat on Thursday, after the European Central Bank’s interest... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Stocks HK, China stocks end higher on tech-fuelled rally HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares rallied to a fresh three-year high on Thursday, led by tech stocks, as investors... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Stocks Nikkei ends higher as US tariff concerns ease TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended higher on Thursday, tracking overnight strength in Wall Street, as... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil higher JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Thursday, tracking rival oils’ movement in Dalian and Chicago markets,... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures hit a 3-1/2-month low on Thursday, pressured by fears of a trade war between the... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Commodities Copper rallies to near three-week high LONDON: Copper prices extended gains on Thursday to their highest levels in nearly three weeks after US President... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Energy US natural gas climb ahead of storage report NEW YORK: US natural gas futures held near a 26-month high on Thursday as the market waited for direction from a... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Commodities Dalian iron ore range-bound SINGAPORE: Dalian iron ore futures prices fluctuated within a narrow range on Thursday, as investors weighed... Published 07 Mar, 2025 05:45am
Jaffar Express attack: 21 passengers, 4 FC personnel lost lives as security forces kill ‘all terrorists’: DG ISPR