Punjab govt to create ‘green zones’ around mosques, shrines, kilns LAHORE: On the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, a tree plantation drive is being held on the... Published 21 Mar, 2025 08:30am
PTI’s ‘white paper’ carries no credibility, say provincial information minister LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari, has said that “Tehreek-e-Fasad’s” so-called “White ... Published 21 Mar, 2025 08:30am
Agriculture and Allied Wheat procurement policy to be unveiled prior to start of harvesting: minister LAHORE Opposition member Waqas Mann on Thursday raised concerns over the Punjab government’s delay in announcing... Published 21 Mar, 2025 08:23am
Polio virus transmission: Punjab rolls out Eid vaccination plan LAHORE: Anticipating mass movement during Ramazan and Eid holidays Punjab has rolled out Eid vaccination plan to... Published 21 Mar, 2025 08:20am
CM’s message on Nowruz LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, in her message on the International Day of Nowruz, said, “Nowruz... Published 21 Mar, 2025 08:18am
Motiwala, Bilwani laud MoC’s decision of DGTO order suspension KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) Zubair Motiwala and President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry... Published 21 Mar, 2025 08:17am
‘A new plan should be prepared to eradicate terrorism’ KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published 21 Mar, 2025 08:14am
PTI leader demands PM resign, renews call for fresh elections ISLAMABAD: Former speaker of the National Assembly Asad Qaiser demanded Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif resign, and... Published 21 Mar, 2025 08:12am
Growing threat of terrorism continues to remain one of the most pressing challenges: Ayaz ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said that growing threat of terrorism and extremism remains... Published 21 Mar, 2025 08:10am
Absence of ministers mars NA proceedings ISLAMABAD: The absence of ministers once again marred the National Assembly proceedings on Thursday, prompting ... Published 21 Mar, 2025 08:08am
No objection if court releases IK: Rana Sanaullah ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and Public Affairs Rana Sanaullah on Thursday said the... Published 21 Mar, 2025 08:05am
Chinese ambassador hands over cash aid to PRCS ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, on Thursday, represented the Red Cross Society of China by... Published 21 Mar, 2025 07:57am
Balochistan, federal authorities working to resolve issues: Bugti QUETTA: The Chief Minister of Balochistan, Mir Sarfraz Bugti on Thursday said that both the federal and provincial... Published 21 Mar, 2025 07:56am
Business leaders sound a warning: Shortage of medical devices could lead to healthcare crisis KARACHI: Pakistan is facing a shortage of medical devices, which could lead to a healthcare crisis if regulatory... Published 21 Mar, 2025 07:53am
Industry Uzbek envoy for speeding up process of industrial cooperation ISLAMABAD: Uzbek Ambassador in Pakistan Alisher Tkhakayev has stressed the need for speeding up the process of... Published 21 Mar, 2025 07:51am
American citizen freed by Taliban DOHA/KABUL: The Taliban on Thursday freed an American citizen detained in Afghanistan for over two years following... Published 21 Mar, 2025 07:49am
Industry PLGMEA delegation calls on TDAP chief KARACHI: A delegation from the Pakistan Leather Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PLGMEA),... Published 21 Mar, 2025 07:38am
2023-24: PAC concerned at lapse of economic grants worth Rs58bn ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee Thursday expressed serious concern over lapse of economic grants worth Rs58... Published 21 Mar, 2025 07:35am
Companies Meezan Bank, NED University partner to launch CIFFT KARACHI: Meezan Bank and NED University of Engineering and Technology have signed a landmark Memorandum of... Published 21 Mar, 2025 07:33am
Internet services suspended in Quetta QUETTA: The 3G and 4G services were suspended in Quetta on Thursday. According to details, the internet service was... Published 21 Mar, 2025 07:30am
Pakistan’s roadmap to crypto legalization-I The rapid evolution of cryptocurrency has significantly impacted global economies, offered new financial... Published 21 Mar, 2025 07:03am
Pakistan’s leapfrogging moment In the early 2000s, Kenya was not seen as a global technology hub. Yet, within two decades, it became the beating... Published 21 Mar, 2025 06:57am
Domestic economic thought, profession, and ‘dual-track’ pricing mechanism Although Pakistan came into existence at a time when there was a deeply renewed focus on economic thought process... Published 21 Mar, 2025 06:50am
Pakistan in dire need of reforms The economic situation in Pakistan remains complex, with fluctuating growth rates, high prices of commodities, and... Published 21 Mar, 2025 06:45am
National security at crossroads EDITORIAL: A week on from the audacious Jaffar Express hijacking that left the populace reeling from shock and... Published 21 Mar, 2025 06:39am
External assistance inflows EDITORIAL: In its monthly report on foreign assistance inflows, the Economic Affairs Division (EAD) revealed that ... Published 21 Mar, 2025 06:34am
Letters The PM in the Saudi kingdom That Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Saudi Arabia carries a lot of significance of importance is a fact. In... Published 21 Mar, 2025 06:30am
‘Country’s progress depends on economic stability’ FAISALABAD: Pakistan’s progress depends on economic stability. Without a strong economy, sustainable development and... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
KSA, Pakistan agree to boost economic ties JEDDAH: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia on Thursday agreed to further strengthen the bilateral economic partnership... Updated 21 Mar, 2025 09:00am
Body for policy interventions to bridge gender gap in leadership roles ISLAMABAD: The Special Committee on Gender Mainstreaming of the National Assembly has raised serious concerns over... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
CM for evolving monitoring system through dedicated portal to address civic issues KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a meeting, reiterated his commitment to addressing... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Sindh’s agricultural sector: CM invites Australian investors KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah met with Australian High Commissioner Neil Hawkins, who called on... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Pakistan's deaf community: ConnectHear launches AI-powered disaster preparedness initiative KARACHI: ConnectHear, South Asia’s leading assistive technology startup, renowned for its innovative use of AI and... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Mustafa Amir murder case: Father of prime suspect held, weapon, drugs recovered KARACHI: The Anti-Violent Crime Cell (AVCC) has arrested Kamran Qureshi, the father of Armaghan, prime suspect in ... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Fresh military offensive not discussed in PCNS moot: Talal ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Interior Talal Chaudhry on Thursday said that the recently held Parliamentary... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Women’s inheritance rights: FSC landmark verdict welcomed ISLAMABAD: Civil society, rights organizations, and women nationwide have welcomed the Federal Shariat Court’s (FSC)... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Israeli aggression in Gaza: JI’s countrywide protests today LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has announced countrywide protests on Friday (today) against... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
NHMP still do not record precise coordinates of road crashes ISLAMABAD: The National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) still do not record the precise coordinates of road... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
PM satisfied over PSX reaching all-time high trading volume JEDDAH: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday expressed his satisfaction over Pakistan Stock Exchange... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Rs20,000 could be imposed for filing unnecessary pleas: LHC CJ LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Chief Justice Aalia Neelum on Thursday expressed displeasure over filing petitions... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Key policy reforms: SECP sets up Sustainable Finance Advisory Group ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has established a Sustainable Finance Advisory... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Jaffar Express train attack: India’s role in destabilising Balochistan quite clear: FO ISLAMABAD: India has yet to condemn the Jaffar Express train attack, reflecting New Delhi’s role in destabilising... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Jul-Feb of FY25: 104pc spike in foreign investors’ profit repatriation Foreign investors repatriate $1.55 billion during July-Feb of FY25 Updated 21 Mar, 2025 02:57pm
Development schemes in Punjab: Govt to approve Rs430m TSG ISLAMABAD: The government is to approve a Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG) of Rs 430 million through Ministry of... Updated 21 Mar, 2025 02:51pm
Rates PSX hits fresh peak KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) hit another all-time high on Thursday, driven by blue-chip stocks, as... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
System constraints: KE says unable to get more than 2,000MW from national grid ISLAMABAD: K-Electric on Thursday stated that it is unable to acquire more than 2,000 MW of power from the National... Updated 21 Mar, 2025 02:51pm
US sanctions ‘Houthi-linked’ China oil refinery WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday sanctioned a China-based oil refinery that purchased Iranian oil worth... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Forex reserves hit $16bn mark KARACHI: Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves climbed to $16 billion by the end of last week, marking a positive... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
South Asia India grants initial approval for $6bn defence purchases NEW DELHI: India’s defence acquisition council gave initial approval on Thursday for the purchase of arms and... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Uplift schemes: Sindh minister says transparency aspect recognised globally KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy, Development and Planning Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, while addressing the Sindh... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Energy US natural gas prices slide NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 3% on Thursday on forecasts for milder weather and less demand next week... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil higher JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed up for the second straight session on Thursday, supported by the strength... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Commodities Iron ore falls on worries over China demand BEIJING: Iron ore futures fell for a fourth straight session on Thursday, dragged down by persistent worries over... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Commodities Copper hits five-month high LONDON: London copper prices hit a five-month high on Thursday breaking above a major psychological mark of $10,000... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 236,800 tonnes of cargo comprising 164,340 tonnes of import cargo and 72,460... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (March 20, 2025)... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Cotton & Textile No visible change on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton analyst... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 44.020... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Energy Oil prices rise over $1 HOUSTON: Oil prices rose on Thursday after the United States issued new Iran-related sanctions and renewed tensions... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Commodities Gold steadies near record highs on Fed rate cut hints NEW YORK: Gold prices were steady on Thursday, after touching another record high earlier in the session, driven by... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Industry KCCI requests extension of membership renewal deadline KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) has formally requested an extension of the membership... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Commodities Asia rice: Thai prices hit over two-year low, Indian rates steady BENGALURU/MUM-BAI/BANGKOK/HANOI AND BANGLADESH: Thai rice export prices fell to a more than two-year low this week,... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Pre-budget debate: Sindh PA witnesses active participation KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly witnessed an intense fourth day of pre-budget discussions on Thursday, with both... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (March 20, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (March 21, 2025)... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
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 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (March 20, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (March 20, 2025). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (March 20, 2025).... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 20, 2025).... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 20, 2025)... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (March 20, 2025). ======================================= Offset... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Sharjeel praises Sindh police KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon praised the Sindh Police for its operations against criminals... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Biogas plant: Ministry vows support to Pak-Suzuki Co ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production has extended full support to the Pak-Suzuki company for... Updated 21 Mar, 2025 09:22am
SBP governor upbeat about swift IMF SLA ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Jameel Ahmed, Thursday, expressed the hope that Pakistan and the... Updated 21 Mar, 2025 09:02am
From SBP to EXIM Bank: ECC to clear Rs330bn LTFF portfolio transfer ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet is to approve phasing out of the SPB’s Long Term... Updated 21 Mar, 2025 09:25am
Import of sunflower seeds from USA/Europe: DG Customs Valuation Karachi issues new values ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has issued new customs values, ranging between US$0.30... Updated 21 Mar, 2025 09:00am
SHC judgment: SC reserves verdict on DG Customs Valuation’s pleas ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court reserved judgment whether the local manufacturers can approach the valuation committee... Updated 21 Mar, 2025 09:25am
Unblocking X: LHC seeks explanation from govt to resolve issue LAHORE: A full bench of the Lahore High Court on Thursday sought explanation from the federal government to resolve... Updated 21 Mar, 2025 09:01am
Withdrawal of case from bench: Rules governing IHC CJ’s authority questioned ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) judge Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan, on Thursday, sought the IHC rules to... Updated 21 Mar, 2025 09:23am
Stocks PSX holiday KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Limited will remain closed on Friday, March 28th 2025, on account of... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
ATC dismisses acquittal pleas of PTI leaders ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday dismissed the acquittal applications of Pakistan... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A word that went out of style decades ago “How can you tell the man with the power from others?” “Power?” “You know the real decision maker rather than... Updated 21 Mar, 2025 06:07am
Commodities Gold prices hit new highs KARACHI: Gold prices - both locally and globally further grew to new highs on Thursday, as global market hit $ 3,050... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (March 20, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Companies Jazz invests Rs53.9bn in 2024, registering 46.2pc YoY increase ISLAMABAD: Jazz invested Rs53.9 billion in 2024 registering a 46.2 per cent year-on-year (YoY) increase to drive... Updated 7 minutes ago
Money & Banking Bank holiday KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will remain closed on March 23, 2025 (Sunday) being public holiday on the... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Comprehensive strategy essential to counter extremism: Barrister Saif PESHAWAR: Advisor to the Chief Minister on Information, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Barrister Dr Saif, highlighted the... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Trump floats US takeover of Ukraine nuclear plants WASHINGTON: Donald Trump has told Volodymyr Zelensky that the United States could own and run Ukraine’s nuclear... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Stocks Wall St rises in choppy trading, Fed comments provide tailwind NEW YORK: US stock indexes recouped some of the early losses on Thursday, as investors digested the Federal... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Money & Banking Inflows, culling of shorts lift Indian rupee MUMBAI: The Indian rupee rose for the seventh straight session on Thursday, its longest winning streak since January... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Stocks European shares slip after global central banks flag economic uncertainty FRANKFURT: European shares closed lower on Thursday, after four sessions of gains, as investors booked some profits... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Rupiah gains after losses BENGALURU: Indonesia’s rupiah snapped a three-day losing run and stocks extended gains on Thursday, a day after ... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Money & Banking Dollar rises NEW YORK: The dollar rose broadly on Thursday, a day after the Federal Reserve indicated it was in no rush to cut... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Stocks China, HK stocks decline as investors turn cautious HONG KONG: China stocks fell and Hong Kong stocks closed more than 2% lower on Thursday as investors turned wary of... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am
Stocks Indian shares jump as Fed’s rate cut outlook bolsters sentiment MUMBAI: Indian shares rose for the fourth straight session on Thursday, buoyed by the prospect of two rate cuts by... Published 21 Mar, 2025 05:42am