PPP seeks PTI’s support against controversial canals project ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has sought Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s support against the... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:58am
Dar will not attend Antalya Diplomacy Forum due to official engagements: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office (FO) said on Thursday that the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Dar... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:55am
SECP introduces major changes in Public Offering Regulations ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced major changes in the Public... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:55am
Industry Textile sector: ICMA analysis shows US tariff challenges, opportunities KARACHI: The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA), through its Research and Publications... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:51am
No ‘retaliatory measures’ against US: ASEAN ministers KUALA LUMPUR: Economic ministers of the ASEAN regional bloc committed on Thursday “to not impose any retaliatory... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:47am
Money & Banking ECB warns about financial risk coming from shadow banks FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank is particularly concerned about financial stress spreading from non-bank... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:46am
GHA continues sit-in against privatisation of hospitals: JICA’s Rs6bn health project in South Punjab welcomed LAHORE: The Punjab Grand Health Alliance (GHA) continued their sit-in here at Charing Cross on the fourth ... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:40am
BSE exam centres: KE management reviews power supply KARACHI: K-Electric management, led by Head of Distribution Operations Sheikh Humayun Saghir, visited schools across... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:34am
May 9 riots cases: LHC adjourns hearing of post-bail pleas of IK LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday adjourned to April 14 hearing of post-arrest bail petitions of PTI former... Updated 11 Apr, 2025 08:08am
China restricts Hollywood imports in response to US tariffs BEIJING: China said on Thursday it would immediately restrict imports of Hollywood films in retaliation for... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:31am
Commodities Gold shoots up to new highs KARACHI: Local and international gold prices shot up to new heights on Thursday, as the global market crossed $3,100... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:30am
Minister, UK HC Development Director discuss energy, petroleum sectors ISLAMABAD: Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik held a productive meeting with Joe Moir, Development Director of... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:25am
NPC calls Muslims states to take unanimous actions against Israel ISLAMABAD: The National Palestine Conference (NPC), Thursday, while condemning Israeli onslaught in Gaza which has... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:25am
Industry Pakistan’s four companies participate in Heimtextil Colombia KARACHI: Some four companies from Pakistan participated in the second edition of Heimtextil Colombia, the most... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:25am
Season 10 of PSL: Punjab Police finalise security arrangements LAHORE: Punjab Police has finalized all security arrangements for Season 10 of the Pakistan Super League (PSL). IG... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:24am
Industry Weak enforcement: Illicit cigarette trade causing huge losses LAHORE: Pakistan continues to suffer massive tax losses due to the unchecked rise of the illicit cigarette trade,... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:24am
LHC launches integrated criminal justice system LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has launched the integrated criminal justice system to ensure connectivity and... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:21am
Mengal and BNP are supporters of terrorists: PPP QUETTA: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders in Balochistan have criticised Balochistan National Party (Mengal) ... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:19am
Minister meets freelancers and content creators ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication is actively working to promote freelancing,... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:16am
Letters Mufti Usmani deserves praise Noted Islamic scholar Mufti Taqi Usmani deserves a lot of commendation for making a passionate appeal to people... Published 11 Apr, 2025 07:14am
CBAM — a green squeeze for developing countries like Pakistan The European Union’s (EU’s) Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) is as divisive as it is novel. Where you... Published 11 Apr, 2025 06:48am
Repeating the past: the new Arbitration Bill, 2024 The Arbitration Bill 2024 marks a significant step toward modernizing Pakistan’s arbitration framework, but ... Published 11 Apr, 2025 06:46am
Reshaping healthcare system: Ministries’ join hands ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and the Ministry of Information Technology and... Published 11 Apr, 2025 06:20am
‘More steps needed to ensure long-term economic stability’ KARACHI: President of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry, President of ECO Chamber of Commerce... Published 11 Apr, 2025 06:12am
Fields of technology, digital economy: Pakistan, Japan agree to enhance cooperation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Japan have agreed to enhance cooperation in the fields of technology and the digital... Published 11 Apr, 2025 06:00am
Agriculture and Allied Livestock card loans: Punjab govt sets deadline for repayment LAHORE: The Punjab government has set May 16 as the final date for repayment of livestock card loans, with farmers... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Stocks China, HK stocks close up on hopes of trade negotiations SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong shares ended higher on Thursday, as investors played down the latest US tariff... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Stocks European shares notch best day in over three years FRANKFURT: European shares jumped on Thursday, with most indexes recording their biggest one-day gains since 2022,... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Stocks Selloff accelerates on Wall Street as traders weigh tariff risks NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes tumbled on Thursday on concerns over the impact of high US tariffs on global... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Money & Banking Asian currencies firmer BENGALURU: Equities in Asian emerging markets rallied the most in over two years on Thursday, while most currencies... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Money & Banking Dollar hits 10-year low against Swiss franc NEW YORK: The US dollar fell against its major peers on Thursday, hitting a ten-year low against the safe-haven... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Money & Banking Indian markets closed MUMBAI: India’s equity, currency and debt markets will be closed on Thursday, April 10, for a local holiday. Trading... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Investing in maternal and child health EDITORIAL: A UN report, released on April 7 in conjunction with the World Health Day, places Pakistan in the... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Growth rate downgrade EDITORIAL: Asian Development Bank has downgraded Pakistan’s growth rate to 2.5 percent for the current year, against... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Tariffs and non-neoliberal globalisation – I When there is something fundamentally wrong, it needs to be fixed to the extent that those fundamentals get... Updated 11 Apr, 2025 05:38pm
Improving investment climate The investment climate in Pakistan continues to struggle through a complex and often conflicting environment. The... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
7,633 illegal residents evacuated so far: IG Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Police’s evacuation campaign targeting illegally residing foreign nationals is ongoing across the... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Karachi’s Central District: ABAD extends full support to SBCA’s operation KARACHI: The Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) has expressed full support for the Sindh Building Control... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Industry Ahsan criticises absence of board for edible oil, vegetable processing ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal expressed serious concern... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
ATC confirms bail of Omar in nine cases ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday confirmed bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders and... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Industry Automobile sales post 46pc growth KARACHI: With an impressive growth of 46 percent, Pakistan automobile sales in Pakistan rose to 100,868 units during... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
MoU signed: Galaxefi Solutions, Turkish firm to digitise cross-border trade KARACHI: Amid growing international interest in Pakistan’s mining and trade sectors during the ongoing Pakistan... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Agriculture and Allied SBP BSC & Bank of Punjab join hands for Agri Kissan Mela LAHORE: The State Bank of Pakistan (BSC) Lahore in collaboration with Bank of Punjab (BOP) successfully organized ... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
SECP directs insurance companies to establish ‘Actuarial Function’ ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed all insurance companies to... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Sindh CM vows to strengthen CTD, security of Chinese KARACHI: The apex committee meeting held in Karachi under the chairmanship of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Impacts of climate change: Sindh decides to include measures in budget KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to include measures in the upcoming new budget to address the impacts of... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Industry Steel melters submit set of proposals for federal budget LAHORE: The Pakistan Steel Melters Association (PSMA) has submitted a comprehensive set of proposals for the Federal... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
SU presents Rs9.23bn budget for 2024-25, faces Rs888m deficit HYDERABAD: The University of Sindh, Jamshoro has presented its annual budget estimates for the financial year... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Uzbekistan to introduce ‘visa on arrival’ facility this year KARACHI: Uzbekistan is set to introduce a visa on arrival facility for Pakistani visitors by the end of this year,... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Forex reserves up $173m to $15.75bn KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves rose by $173 million during last week. According to... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
US Congress paves way for Trump tax giveaway WASHINGTON: The Republican-led US Congress adopted a budget Thursday that unlocks trillions of dollars for President... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
PTI submits resolution against canals project ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday strongly criticised the federal government’s controversial... Updated 11 Apr, 2025 09:33am
World Bank team visits Tarbela 5th extension hydropower project LAHORE: A three-member delegation of World Bank, headed by its Regional Director for Infrastructure in South Asia... Updated 11 Apr, 2025 09:33am
PM lays wreath at Victory Monument of Minsk MINSK (Belarus): Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday laid a wreath at the Victory Monument of Minsk... Updated 11 Apr, 2025 08:50am
US stocks, dollar fall on lingering tariff worries NEW YORK: Major stock indexes extended sharp declines and the dollar weakened further in midday Thursday trading,... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Rates PSX rallies on US tariff pause KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed higher on Thursday, supported by gains in regional capital markets... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
As per terms agreed with task force: CPPA-G, Attock Gen file tariff revision plea ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency-Guaranteed (CPPA-G) and 156 MW Attock Gen Limited have filed a joint... Updated 11 Apr, 2025 08:54am
Discos and KE: Nepra approves Rs1.71 tariff cut on PD’s motion ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved reduction of electricity tariff by... Updated 11 Apr, 2025 09:36am
UNDP identifies 5 bankable projects worth $1bn ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), in coordination with the Ministry of Climate Change and... Updated 11 Apr, 2025 03:13pm
$400m investment in reactive power compensation: 10-year transmission plan discussed with World Bank ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Sardar Awais Khan Leghari has shared government’s plan on transition from uniform... Updated 11 Apr, 2025 08:50am
MS and HSD: PD voices reservations over Rs10 PL hike ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has expressed its reservations over the imposition of an additional Rs10 per litre... Updated 11 Apr, 2025 03:13pm
Govt to seek fresh bids for PIA, says adviser ISLAMABAD: The government will seek fresh expressions of interest for the sale of Pakistan International Airlines... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Export boost: PM directs authorities to take experts on board ISLAMABAD: In a bid to boost the country’s export, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the... Updated 11 Apr, 2025 03:14pm
Energy sector reforms: Govt makes new commitments to IMF ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s government has made a series of new commitments to the International... Updated 11 Apr, 2025 03:13pm
US tariffs can have far-reaching effects: FO Says matter remains under high level attention within the government Updated 11 Apr, 2025 03:12pm
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (April 10, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (April 10, 2025). ======================================= Offset... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (April 10, 2025)... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (April 10, 2025).... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (April 10, 2025).... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (April 10, 2025). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
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 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (April 10, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
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 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ZINC... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (April 10, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (April 11, 2025)... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Energy OCAC seeks 27pc hike in OMC margin ISLAMABAD: The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has sought increase in OMC margin by 27 percent to Rs10/litre... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Energy Ogra seals two LPG equipment manufacturers ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra), in collaboration with the local administration, conducted... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Commodities Gold prices extend gains as US-China trade war escalates NEW YORK: Gold prices extended gains on Thursday, driven by an escalating trade war between the United States and... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures jump TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures jumped on Thursday, recovering from the previous day’s drop, as US President Donald... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate drops Rs 300 per maund amid slow trading LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Thursday decreased the spot rate by Rs... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (April 10, 2025)... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Energy Oil falls 3pc as investors reassess Trump’s tariff flip NEW YORK: Oil prices fell more than $2 per barrel on Thursday, wiping away the prior session’s rally, as investors... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 129,345 tonnes of cargo comprising 102,540 tonnes of import cargo and 26,805... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Commodities Copper rebounds on Trump tariff pause LONDON: Copper and other base metals prices rebounded sharply on Thursday along with other risk assets after most US... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Grains EU wheat to benefit from US-China trade war PARIS: European Union soft wheat is set to benefit from the escalating trade war between the United States and... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil higher JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures jumped on Thursday, erasing the previous session’s losses, tracking stronger... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Commodities Iron ore futures rebound BEIJING: Iron ore futures rebounded on Thursday, as an escalating Sino-US trade war lifted hopes of more aggressive... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Grains Chicago grains extend gains on tariff pause PARIS/CANBERRA: Chicago corn, wheat soybean futures extended gains on Thursday as a slide in the dollar and delays... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Energy Renewable energy top of mind for Pakistani exhibitors at Middle East Energy 2025 DUBAI: Renewable energy solutions were front and centre for a small group of Pakistani exhibitors who were among... Updated 11 Apr, 2025 08:16am
OCAC submits budget proposals for FY 2025-26 ISLAMABAD: The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has submitted a budget proposal for the fiscal year 2025-26 to... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Industry Transporters call off strike in response to FPCCI’s request: Fayyaz KARACHI: Transporters have postponed the strike on our request, said Saqib Fayyaz, acting President of the... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
CPF framework: Govt, World Bank Group agree to work closely ISLAMABAD: The World Bank Group (WBG) and the government of Pakistan agreed to work closely in preparing the... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Companies HBL celebrates decade of HBLPSL 2016-2025 KARACHI: The most awaited sporting event of the year, HBLPSL, is back for its landmark season HBLPSL-X, celebrating... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
HBL-PSL-X begins today LAHORE: The HBL-Pakistan Super League (PSL) is all set to welcome its tenth edition – HBL-PSL-X, when defending... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Industry LCCI welcomes 90-day suspension of US tariff curbs on Pakistan LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has welcomed the US decision to suspend tariff... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Punjab CM for simplifying Asaan Karobar Finance, Asaan Karobar Car schemes LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed to simplify “Asaan Karobar Finance” and “Asaan... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Industry Heritage Revital Programme: Traders oppose proposed demolition of over 7,000 shops LAHORE: The business community has strongly opposed the proposed demolition of over 7,000 shops on Circular Road... Published 11 Apr, 2025 05:38am
Punjab declared ECO’s Tourism Capital For 2027 LAHORE: The provincial capital has joined the race to become the ‘Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO) Capital of... Updated 14 Apr, 2025 04:28pm