Commodities Gold prices bounce back strongly KARACHI: Local and international gold prices bounced back strongly on Wednesday, as world market surged close to... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Taxes Customs dept failed to prove allegation LAHORE: Customs department has failed to prove allegation of smuggling against seizure of a vehicle due to... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Advancing environmental initiatives : Punjab making remarkable strides: Marriyum LAHORE: Senior Minister Punjab Maryam Aurangzeb has claimed that under the visionary leadership of Chief Minister... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Referral system in hospitals : CM seeks comprehensive plan for implementation across Punjab LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, while deciding to implement a state-of-the-art “Referral... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
PDWP approves two uplift schemes LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approves two development schemes worth of Rs 9 billion.... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
CM approves ‘wheat deregulation, free market policy’ LAHORE: Punjab government made important announcement for the farmers, as Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Punjab cabinet appoints PHC members LAHORE: The provincial cabinet has approved the names of new members of the Punjab Healthcare Commission (PHC) who... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Commodities Punjab announce Rs10bn to boost peanut cultivation in Potohar LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced Rs 10 billion initiative to boost peanut cultivation in the Potohar... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Ongoing drought conditions: EPA Punjab imposes ban on use of hosepipes for car washing LAHORE: In a decisive move to address the ongoing drought conditions in the province, the Environmental Protection... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
CM Maryam pays surprise visit to Services Hospital LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif paid a surprise visit to Services Hospital on her way back from... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Former female prison inmates : Sindh govt to build special hostels: minister KARACHI: The Sindh government intends to build special hostels to provide secure accommodation facilities to former... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Power struggle erupts within ranks of PTI ISLAMABAD: A fresh, fiery power struggle has erupted within the ranks of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as the... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Governor Sindh visits UAE consulate KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori visited the consulate of the United Arab Emirates in Karachi, where he... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Defamation suit against IK: LHC appoints Ahmad Farooq as amicus curiae LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday appointed Ahmad Farooq as amicus curiae to assist the court in a... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Additional IP Tribunals established in Lahore and Multan LAHORE: Ali & Associates announced a significant victory in the expansion of Intellectual Property (IP)... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Aurangzeb meets Alvarez & Marsal delegation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with a delegation from... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
150th IPU Assembly: Gillani meets chairman of Bahrain’s Consultative Council TASHKENT: Chairman Senate of Pakistan, Syed Yousuf Raza Gillani, met with the Chairman of the Consultative Council... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Energy NEPRA recommends replacing CEO of IESCO due to poor performance ISLAMABAD: Taking serious note of the poor performance of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Islamabad Electric... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Pakistan Citizenship (Amendment) Bill introduced in NA ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, 2025 was introduced in the National Assembly on Wednesday for... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Money & Banking BoE warns on UK financial stability amid tariffs LONDON: The Bank of England on Wednesday warned over risks to UK financial stability from increased geopolitical... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Europe Germany ‘back on track’ says Merz, unveiling new coalition BERLIN: Germany’s next leader, the conservative Friedrich Merz, vowed Wednesday to “move the country forward again”... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Asia Uzbekistan strikes mineral deals in US TASHKENT: Uzbekistan, a Central Asian country teeming with natural resources, said Wednesday it had signed deals for... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
South Asia India withdraws transhipment facility for BD exports via land borders NEW DELHI/DHAKA: India has withdrawn a transhipment facility for Bangladesh’s export cargoes to other countries via... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
23 killed in Israel strike on Gaza residential block GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said an Israeli strike on a residential building in Gaza City killed at least... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Cotton sector: another crisis Pakistan’s cotton sector is facing a multifaceted yet resolvable crisis, rooted in systemic weaknesses such as lack... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Public debt till Feb 25th totals Rs75.3trn ISLAMABAD: The total value of public debt at present (Feb 25) is Rs75.3 trillion including Rs51 trillion domestic ... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Rates Equities rout again KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a volatile session on Wednesday, as uncertainty surrounding ... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
PM sending team to US to deal with tariff woes ISLAMABAD: Amid growing concerns over the impact of new US tariffs on Pakistan’s already fragile economy, Prime... Updated 10 Apr, 2025 02:42pm
Aurangzeb to address KE’s pending issues today ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has convened another meeting on Thursday (Apr 10) to review... Updated 10 Apr, 2025 02:42pm
Agreed with IMF for RSF: MoF urges ministries to implement taxation measures ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has urged the concerned ministries to ensure implementation of taxation measures... Updated 10 Apr, 2025 09:28am
ECC hints at deregulating sugar sector ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has indicated the possibility of deregulating... Updated 10 Apr, 2025 08:44am
Trump underscores significance of securing critical minerals: US official ISLAMABAD: A senior US official said on Wednesday that President Donald Trump has underscored the strategic... Updated 10 Apr, 2025 12:57pm
PM seeks closer partnership with Trump ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to strengthening its... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Meyer appreciates improving investment climate ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States on Wednesday reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral... Updated 10 Apr, 2025 09:12am
Outlook tied to reform success: ADB cuts growth forecast to 2.5pc ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has revised Pakistan’s GDP growth forecast for the fiscal year 2025 down... Updated 10 Apr, 2025 08:44am
US tariffs put growth at risk Moody’s says Pakistan could see a worsening of external position on account of new US tariffs Updated 10 Apr, 2025 02:41pm
CCoSOEs clears proposal to execute FD-PSPC SPA ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on State-Owned Enterprises (CCoSOEs) approved the proposal to execute the Share... Updated 10 Apr, 2025 09:22am
Bridging the digital divide The expansion of Information Communication Technology (ICT) infrastructure in Pakistan marks a strategic step toward... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Take-or-pay basis : Nepra grants provisional tariff to Kapco ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has granted provisional tariff to Kot Addu Power... Updated 10 Apr, 2025 09:21am
Taxes Registered persons: FBR tightens GST documentation rules ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Wednesday further enhanced sales tax documentation requirements for ... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
South Asia India readies for US extradition of Mumbai attacks ‘suspect’ NEW DELHI: Indian authorities are readying for the extradition from the United States of a man that New Delhi ... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Taxes Income tax audit IHC dismisses pleas against selection ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) has dismissed a series of writ petitions filed by taxpayers challenging their... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Taxes Tax return deadline extended till 13th ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended date of submission of Sales Tax and Federal Excise ... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Balochistan situation: Nawaz has vowed to play his role: Dr Malik LAHORE: A delegation of National Party led by former Chief Minister Balochistan Dr Abdul Malik Baloch met the former... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Kazakhstan ready to participate in TAPI project: envoy ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, said that his country has decided in... Updated 10 Apr, 2025 09:29am
Govt urged to shift focus from loans to empowering businesses HYDERABAD: Former Senator, ex-Federal Minister, and Chairman of ACM Group of Companies, Talha Mahmood emphasised ... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Energy IESCO recovers Rs6.358bn from 1.2m defaulters ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has recovered an amount of Rs6.358 billion from more than... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Italian CG for promoting bilateral trade ties KARACHI: Consul General of Italy in Karachi Fabrizio Bielli emphasised the need to enhance bilateral economic, ... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Rawalpindi to host opening ceremony of HBL-PSL-X LAHORE: Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will host its first-ever opening ceremony of the HBL-PSL-X on Friday (April 11).... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Rupiah hits fresh low BENGALURU: Asian emerging market equities tanked for a fifth straight session on Wednesday as US President Donald... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Commodities Copper extends losses LONDON: Copper extended declines on Wednesday, with Chinese prices touching an eight-month low, as buying from... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures easier SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures sank on Wednesday, logging their biggest five-day losing streak since late-2020,... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 45.159 billion... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Commodities India’s wheat procurement begins strong, signalling robust harvest NEW DELHI: India has bought 2.08 million metric tons of new-season wheat from domestic farmers since March 15, up... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil lower JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Wednesday, erasing last session’s gains, dragged down by rival... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 171,072 tonnes of cargo comprising 126,228 tonnes of import cargo and 44,844... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (April 09, 2025)... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Cotton & Textile No visible change on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market remained bearish on Wednesday with low trading volume. Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Commodities Chicago soybeans continue recovery on weaker dollar CANBERRA: Chicago soybean futures edged higher on Wednesday, continuing a recovery from four-month lows hit earlier... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Commodities Gold climbs as tariff war heats up NEW YORK: Gold prices gained more than 2% on Wednesday, supported by a decline in the dollar and safe-haven inflows... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Money & Banking US dollar weakens NEW YORK: The US dollar weakened against safe-haven currencies including the yen and the Swiss franc while the euro... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Commodities Iron ore slips as global trade war intensifies BEIJING: Iron ore futures slid on Wednesday to their lowest levels in more than six months, as demand prospects were... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Stocks European shares resume selloff as trade war escalates FRANKFURT: European shares tumbled further on Wednesday as China more than doubled its tariffs on US imports, with... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Stocks China, HK stocks end higher as Beijing shows openness to tariff talks SHANGHAI: Chinese and Hong Kong stocks closed higher on Wednesday, after China published a white paper indicating... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Stocks Nikkei falls nearly 4pc on slowdown fears TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average slipped on Wednesday, ending nearly 4% lower in a broad sell-off, as traders... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Minister for more investment in healthcare ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services and Regulations Mustafa Kamal, Wednesday, while... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
15pc MNAs attended all sittings, 12pc none: FAFEEN ISLAMABAD: As many as 47 (15 per cent) Members of the National Assembly (MNAs) attended all sittings, whereas, 36... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Civilians’ trial in military courts: Grounds delineated in RDBA judgment may apply in present case: AGP tells SC ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) told the Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court that grounds... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Dar telephones KSA FM ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar held a telephone conversation with Foreign Minister of... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
PML-N leader shot dead ISLAMABAD: Unid-entified gunman on Wednesday shot dead a local leader of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) in... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: All our parties have bricks galore “See, infighting between the underlings, however overlings they may think they are, is common all over the world.”... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Taxes FBR revises procedure for monetary reward payment ISLAMABAD: The FBR has revised the procedure for monetary reward payment to the Customs officials in line with the... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
DG Immigration and Passport, NAB director: IHC suspends show-cause notice ISLAMABAD: The division bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday suspended a show-cause notice issued to... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (April 09, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
So much for the ‘Trump put’ Nobody’s surprised anymore that financial markets are throwing such a fit over Donald Trump’s tariffs. If you think... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
A worrisome trend EDITORIAL: Large scale poppy cultivation, according to a press report, is underway in the DI Khan district of Khyber... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum EDITORIAL: The two-day Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum attracted foreign as well as local investors with Prime... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Letters The challenge of Trump tariffs: cut interest rates It is heartening to note that the government has acted quickly to devise a strategy aimed at lessening the impact of... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Developing the mineral sector of Pakistan On August 04, 2021 I was waiting to meet the Federal Secretary Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Resources to... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Will Trump’s Gold Card fetch $50 trillion President Donald Trump, in his recent interview with Fox News, claimed that his proposed $5 million Gold Card,... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
SECP warns public against unauthorised online trading platforms ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) warns the general public regarding the... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Taxes Crypto tax: FTO chastises FBR for inaction, lack of clarity ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has strongly condemned the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) for its... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Money & Banking ‘Lucky Islamic Money Market Fund’: Lucky Investment Limited raises Rs50bn through IPO KARACHI: Lucky Investment Limited has raised a record-breaking Rs 50 billion through the Initial Public Offering... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Energy KE extends ‘EPIC 2025’ deadline till 18th KARACHI: Following the overwhelming response received from innovators across Pakistan, K-Electric has announced an... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
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 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (April 09, 2025) . ==================================== BR... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Forex Dollar's rate in Interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (April 09, 2025) . ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (April 09, 2025) .... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 09, 2025)... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (April 09, 2025)... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (April 09, 2025) ======================================= Offset... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (April 09, 2025) and the forecast for Thursday (April 10, 2025)... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Commodities EU wheat slides from two-week peak as euro fuels export doubts PARIS: Euronext wheat fell on Wednesday, retreating from a two-week high as a jump in the euro against dollar... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Energy US natural gas prices slide NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% to a two-month low on Wednesday along with oil prices on worries US... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am
Omar accuses Zardari of ‘selling out Sindh’s water’ ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in National Assembly Omar Ayub on Wednesday alleged that President Asif Ali Zardari... Published 10 Apr, 2025 03:14am