PILDAT issues yearly review of NSC performance for 2024-2025 LAHROE: The annual performance evaluation of the National Security Committee (NSC) conducted by PILDAT for the... Published 11 Mar, 2025 08:02am
CM Maryam starts 3rd phase of mechanized agriculture in Punjab LAHORE: Under the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a historic era of mechanized cultivation of... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:58am
Green Line, Orange Line bus services: Sindh govt gets operational control KARACHI: The operational control of the Green Line and Orange Line bus services has been officially handed over to... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:54am
Kamal assumes charge of health ministry ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for the Ministry of National Health Services Regulations and Coordination Syed Mustafa... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:51am
ASF foils bid to attempt drug smuggling at Islamabad Int’l Airport KARACHI: The Airport Security Force (ASF) have successfully foiled multiple drug smuggling attempts at Islamabad... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:50am
Industry Plant protection curbs at Iran border: PBF concerned at losses incurred by traders ISLAMABAD: Maqbool Alam, Secretary General of the Pakistan Businessmen Forum expressed deep concern over the... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:47am
Agro products: TDAP organises seminar at Naushahro Feroze SUKKUR: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Sukkur organized a seminar on export potential of agro... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 08:09am
Companies Mobilink Bank’s WIN Incubator empowers 13 women-led startups ISLAMABAD: As an industry-first initiative, Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 08:11am
Price Control & Prevention of Profiteering Bill: Law Division asked to submit reply ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, on Monday, asked the Law Division to submit its reply regarding the Price Control... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:46am
SC signs MoUs with LUMS, GIKI to enhance judicial efficiency, technological advancement ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has signed MoUs with Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and Ghulam Ishaq... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:44am
Potential terror attack: security beefed up in Islamabad, Rawalpindi ISLAMABAD: Security in the twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi has been heightened to red alert, following... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:42am
CBD Punjab CEO inspects final stages of ‘Route 47’ LAHORE: Imran Amin, Chief Executive Officer of the Central Business District Punjab (CBD Punjab), on Monday ... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:40am
Dr Afnanullah elected chairman of Senate body ISLAMABAD: Dr Afnanullah Khan has been elected as chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Privatisation on... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:38am
Experts acknowledge country’s progress in gender equity ISLAMABAD: Health experts have acknowledged that Pakistan has made significant progress in meeting gender equity and... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:36am
Fire erupts in Timber Market, several vehicles burnt KARACHI: A massive fire broke out in a wooden warehouse at the Timber Market in the Old Haji Camp area on Monday.... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:32am
Gilani accepts Sania Nishtar’s resignation ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Yousaf Raza Gilani has finally accepted the resignation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:31am
Huge quantity of betel nut seized KARACHI: Customs Enforcement officials intercepted a major smuggling operation on the outskirts of Karachi and... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:29am
LHC seeks reply on JI’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday sought a reply from the secretary local government within fortnight on a... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:27am
NADRA celebrates silver jubilee, launches first dematerialised ID card ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) marked its Silver Jubilee with a dignified... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 08:07am
Champions Trophy 2025: Naqvi lauds PCB for successful hosting LAHORE: Pakistan has successfully hosted the Champions Trophy 2025, marking a significant milestone for the... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:24am
Non-bailable arrest warrants upheld for PTI leaders Khalid Khursheed, others ISLAMABDAD: A local court on Monday upheld the non-bailable arrest warrants issued for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 08:06am
NTDC regularises 19 national int’l players LAHORE: The National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) has regularized the services of 19 national and... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 08:05am
P&D official arrested LAHORE: The anti-corruption department of Punjab has taken swift action against corruption in the ministry of... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:20am
Energy Oil prices sink NEW YORK: Oil prices were lower on Monday as concern over the impact of US tariff uncertainty and rising output from... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:12am
Commodities Copper under pressure from tariffs LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Monday as the market focused on the negative consequences for global economic ... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:12am
Commodities Iron ore futures lower BEIJING: Prices of iron ore futures slipped on Monday as caution over US tariffs and China’s pledge to cut crude... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:12am
Stocks Indian shares fall as US tariff concerns keep investors on edge MUMBAI: Indian shares ended lower on Monday, with the broader market seeing sharper cuts as concerns over US tariffs... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:11am
Stocks Nasdaq plunges 4pc as tech dives, slowdown fears mount NEW YORK: The tech-heavy Nasdaq led sharp losses among major US stock indexes on Monday, plunging 4% to a near... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:09am
Stocks China, HK stocks end lower on deflation worries SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks declined on Monday as mounting deflationary pressures heightened concerns over... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:08am
Money & Banking Most Asian FX slip BENGALURU: Emerging Asian stocks were mixed while most currencies declined on Monday as concerns about flip-flopping... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:04am
Money & Banking Dollar weakens against yen, franc NEW YORK: The US dollar weakened against the Japanese yen and the Swiss franc on Monday as markets grappled with... Published 11 Mar, 2025 07:00am
Money & Banking Yuan slips against dollar SHANGHAI: China’s yuan slipped on Monday despite a broadly weaker dollar, dragged lower by worries over an... Published 11 Mar, 2025 06:59am
Stocks IWD: PSX holds gong ceremony to mark commitment to gender equality KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), in collaboration with UN Women, Women on Board Initiative, International... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 12:29pm
Industry FCCI, RI sign MoU on academic, technical skill development FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) has inked MoU with Richmond Institute (RI) to work... Published 11 Mar, 2025 06:57am
Patients’ Aid Foundation, Lipton partner to enhance maternal healthcare KARACHI: The Patients’ Aid Foundation at Jinnah Postgraduate Medical Centre (JPMC) has joined forces with Lipton... Published 11 Mar, 2025 06:53am
PTI moves LHC for Lahore rally LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) again seeking directions to... Published 11 Mar, 2025 06:50am
RUDA team briefs probationers about urban development initiatives LAHORE: A delegation from the Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA), led by Chief Operating Officer Mansoor ... Published 11 Mar, 2025 06:48am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (March 10, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 11 Mar, 2025 06:34am
Unravelling cigarette tax revenue mystery The first half of fiscal year 2025 has painted a perplexing picture of Pakistan’s cigarette industry. The latest... Published 11 Mar, 2025 06:25am
Developing Cholistan All eyes are fixed on the development of Cholistan. Corporate farming is being considered. Canals are being planned... Published 11 Mar, 2025 06:22am
Letters ‘US-Hamas direct talks: now all roads lead to Doha’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor titled “US-Hamas direct talks: now all roads lead to Doha” carried by the... Published 11 Mar, 2025 06:15am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A rock is not a boulder; the boulder is in jail “So what do you reckon? Between a rock and a hard place?” “Well you don’t challenge a much stronger adversary... Published 11 Mar, 2025 06:10am
Adopted orphan brings couple ‘paradise’ in war-ravaged Gaza GAZA CITY: In their home in war-devastated Gaza City, Iman Farhat and her husband cherish the “paradise” brought... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
BII announces $75m facility with HBL to enhance food security KARACHI: British International Investment (BII), the UK’s development finance institution and impact investor,... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Punjab Assembly passes two bills LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Monday passed Local Government Punjab 2025 Amendment Bill and the Infrastructure... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Gender equality: BMP of FPCCI says continues to face significant challenges LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) on Monday pointed... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Punjab CM steps up criticism of PTI, its leadership LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz lashed out at the opposition during a media talk at the Parliament House,... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Policy rate decision: Business community not happy KARACHI: Business community was largely dissatisfied with the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) monetary policy... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
PTI leaders accuse Zardari, son of ‘selling out’ Sindh’s water ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in National Assembly Omar Ayub on Monday came down hard on Pakistan People’s ... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Bilawal constitutes Board for holding intra-party elections ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has constituted Party’s Election Board... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Taxes FBR establishes Customs warehousing station at District Buner ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established a Customs warehousing station at District Buner. The... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Hot and dry conditions for Karachi likely KARACHI: The Met Office on Monday forecast hot and dry conditions for Karachi, as high temperature persisted to sear... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Energy Thar Coal block-I: Minister for providing employment to local people KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah on Monday said that Cyno Sindh (Shanghai Electric) working in... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
SHO martyred over resisting robbery in Mehar KHAIRPUR: SHO martyred at Mehar for resisting robbery bid at him for offering resistance at Mehar in Sindh. Two... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
WASA commences work on replacing trunk sewer LAHORE: The Water and Sanitation Authority (WASA) Lahore has commenced work on replacing the trunk sewer along... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Bilawal slams ‘irresponsible behaviour’ of opposition ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari criticised the opposition and expressed his... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 09:23am
Aurangzeb reiterates his support to insurance sector ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb Monday highlighted that the... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Keychain, parts from China: Customs values revised ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of keychain... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 09:00am
Govt decides to import raw sugar ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday decided to import raw sugar (Shakkar) to stabilize sugar prices in the... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Europe UK to cut energy bills of residents near new pylons LONDON: The UK announced Monday that households living near new electricity pylons will benefit from reduced energy... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Huge fire, more than 30 injured after North Sea ships crash GRIMSBY, (United Kingdom): A cargo ship ran into a US-military charted tanker carrying jet fuel in the North Sea on... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Three migrant hairdressers shot dead in Panjgur QUETTA: Three migrant barbers were shot dead by gunmen in Balochistan, police said Monday, where violence by... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
‘Trial of civilians’: Defence counsel says impugned judgement recognises military court ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Defence’s counsel said the impugned judgment itself has recognised the military court;... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 09:02am
Pleas against ITO Sections: CB of SC dissolved after recusal of Justice Farooq ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court, constituted for hearing of petitions against Sections 4B... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 09:24am
Zardari stresses need for unity, political stability ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Monday stressed the need for strengthening the voice of the masses, ... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Opposition terms address ‘uninspiring’ ISLAMABAD: Opposition strongly criticised President Asif Ali Zardari’s address to the joint session of parliament,... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 09:01am
July-Feb remittances soar 32.5pc to $24bn YoY KARACHI: Workers’ remittances recorded a strong growth of 32.5 percent in the first eight months of FY25, the ... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
6 new canals: No decision without PPP’s nod, PM assures Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif assured Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) on Monday that no decision on the... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Policy rate held steady KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday adopted a cautious... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 09:27am
China-US trade war heats up BEIJING: Beijing’s tariffs on certain US agricultural goods in retaliation for President Donald Trump’s latest hike... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Rates Stocks fall in dull trade KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday closed on a negative note amid uncertainty over SBP policy... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Rs161bn receivables against CPPA-G: Power plants urge SNGPL to harness its influence ISLAMABAD: Power generation plants have reportedly requested the Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) to... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 09:00am
Aurangzeb lauds Zardari’s support in addressing slew of challenges LAHORE: Federal Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has expressed gratitude to President Asif Ali Zardari... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 03:25pm
SBP meets IMF’s NIR target for December KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has successfully met the IMF’s Net International Reserves (NIR) target of... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 02:24pm
Ramazan package: 4m families to get Rs20bn aid through digital wallet: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said a Rs20 billion Ramazan package would be distributed among... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 02:25pm
IMF holds talks on agricultural income tax Fund mission to also meet provincial governments officials today Updated 11 Mar, 2025 01:38pm
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (March 10, 2025). ======================================= Offset... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (March 10, 2025)... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 10, 2025).... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (March 10, 2025).... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market RECORDER REPORT KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (March 10, 2025). ========================... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (March 10, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (March 10, 2025) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 11, 2025)... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Health: Ahsan says provinces can help overcome challenges ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that there is a need... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Donors contribute Rs330m at SKMT Iftar-dinner in Lahore LAHORE: The Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust (SKMT) hosted an Iftar-dinner on Friday to honour its donors and ... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Commodities Gold ticks lower, focus on US inflation print NEW YORK: Gold prices dipped on Monday as profit-taking countered support from safe-haven demand fuelled by... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate maintains last level on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained bearish and the trading volume remained moderate. Cotton analyst... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (March 10, 2025)... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 263,060 tonnes of cargo comprising 155,032 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil slips on profit taking KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures snapped three consecutive sessions of gains on Monday, weighed down by... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Commodities Chicago soybeans easier SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures lost more ground on Monday, while corn prices fell as trade tensions between the... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 51.222 billion... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures extend losses on firmer yen SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell for a fifth consecutive session on Monday as the yen strengthened, while... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Stocks European stocks fall in global tech rout FRANKFURT: European shares fell to their lowest in nearly a month on Monday, weighed down by declines in tech shares... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 05:56am
Electricity conundrum EDITORIAL: Reports appearing in media suggest that the government intends to secure a 1.25 trillion rupees loan from... Published 11 Mar, 2025 05:35am
Trump’s appreciation EDITORIAL: US President Donald Trump’s special “thank you” to Pakistan during his address to Congress — for... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 05:58am
Fiscal performance of provincial govts The information on fiscal operations by the four provincial governments in the first half of 2024-25 has been... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 06:02am
No lessons learnt Pakistan is a unique country in which the authorities seem incapable of learning from past experience. Here we are... Updated 11 Mar, 2025 06:07am