Over four Pakistanis dead as another boat capsizes off Libyan Coast ISLAMABAD: Over four Pakistanis have so far been confirmed dead as another ill-fated boat carrying illegal migrants... Published 16 Apr, 2025 08:07am
Industry Collection of withholding tax: Footwear manufacturer fails to defy notice LAHORE: A footwear manufacturer failed to defy a show-cause notice regarding collection of withholding tax. The... Published 16 Apr, 2025 08:05am
CM Maryam meets ECO delegation: Punjab govt determined to promote tourism sector as new industry LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met a 25-member delegation of the Economic Corporation ... Published 16 Apr, 2025 08:05am
Protest demos staged across Punjab: Farmers seek profitable support price for wheat LAHORE: On Tuesday, farmers across Punjab staged protest demonstrations at the call of Kissan Ittehad Pakistan (KIP)... Published 16 Apr, 2025 08:02am
Governor Punjab lauds MTL’s role in agrarian progress LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan lauded Millat Tractors Limited (MTL) for its indispensable... Published 16 Apr, 2025 08:00am
Retired military generals as chairmen of Wapda: Lawmakers express reservations over appointments ISLAMABAD: Lawmakers on a parliamentary panel expressed strong reservations Tuesday about the appointment of retired... Published 16 Apr, 2025 07:59am
Bomb blast martyrs three police officers in Mastung QUETTA: An explosion targeting a police bus in Balochistan martyred at least three officers and wounded 16 others on... Published 16 Apr, 2025 07:58am
Balochistan’s issues cannot be resolved through protests: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Khalid Hussain Magsi stated that Balochistan’s issues ... Published 16 Apr, 2025 07:56am
Pre-censorship detrimental to creativity, media industry, observes NA panel ISLAMABAD: The sub-committee of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting drafted its... Published 16 Apr, 2025 07:54am
US delegation didn’t mention IK’s name even once, says NA Speaker ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Ayaz Sadiq categorically stated that the US Congress delegation did not mention... Published 16 Apr, 2025 07:50am
Court allows IK to speak with sons, have medical examination ISLAMABAD: The special judge central on Tuesday approved Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran... Published 16 Apr, 2025 07:49am
Murad reaffirms commitment to enhance PHC KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah reaffirmed his government’s commitment to enhance primary... Published 16 Apr, 2025 07:46am
Heatwave spells in Sindh, South Punjab, Balochistan likely KARACHI: The relentless heatwave spell gripping Sindh, southern Punjab, and parts of Balochistan is expected to... Published 16 Apr, 2025 07:45am
6th Chairman Wapda amateur golf tournament starts tomorrow LAHORE: The four-day 6th Chairman Wapda Amateur Golf Tournament will be staged from April 17 to 20, 2025 at Lahore... Published 16 Apr, 2025 07:43am
Ahsan urges experts to identify factors behind economic downslide ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, Tuesday, urged leading economists to identify... Published 16 Apr, 2025 07:40am
Beat reporters meet Nadeem Chan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) beat reporters Tuesday met with the newly-elected PPP Central Information... Published 16 Apr, 2025 07:38am
BHC refuses to hear Dr Mahrang case QUETTA: A The Balochistan High Court (BHC) refused on Tuesday to rule on the detention of activist Mahrang Baloch, a... Published 16 Apr, 2025 07:37am
Karachi’s slum areas: Establishment, operation of 500 schools & centres green-signaled ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training has green-signaled the... Published 16 Apr, 2025 07:36am
‘IK not authorised any leader to hold talks with establishment’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Barrister Gohar Ali Khan on Tuesday clarified that the jailed ex-prime... Published 16 Apr, 2025 07:34am
Higher education in Punjab: Key decisions taken to improve standards LAHORE: Several key decisions were taken to improve the standards of higher education in the province during the ... Published 16 Apr, 2025 07:32am
KP PA begins verification of certificates, degrees of employees PESHAWAR: The process of the verification of educational qualification certificates and degrees of all employees... Published 16 Apr, 2025 07:29am
Focus on the vibe-o-meter What a presence! Something off putting! Raw energy! These are some remarks about people that are given even without... Published 16 Apr, 2025 06:51am
Stranded gas, strangled industry While the current decline in global energy prices would benefit most manufacturing economies, it poses a serious... Published 16 Apr, 2025 06:29am
Letters Rating upgrade by Fitch It’s indeed a matter of great satisfaction that global rating agency Fitch has upgraded county’s foreign credit... Published 16 Apr, 2025 06:24am
Death of secular India On the otherwise a soulful soil of the sub-continent, where peace and tranquillity prevailed, Evil was born on... Published 16 Apr, 2025 06:23am
Relief for the salaried people EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb after attending the inauguration ceremony of ‘Made in Gujranwala... Published 16 Apr, 2025 06:14am
Increasing democratic deficit EDITORIAL: Whilst the Senate with its incomplete composition has completed the first year of its term on Wednesday,... Published 16 Apr, 2025 06:11am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (April 15, 2025)... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Grains Chicago wheat futures slip on forecasts for rain in US cropping regions CANBERRA: Chicago wheat futures edged lower for a second day on Tuesday after weather forecasts predicted better... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 117,434 tonnes of cargo comprising 57,247 tonnes of import cargo and 60,187... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Commodities Copper drifts lower on confusion over tariffs, growth LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Tuesday after three sessions of gains on uncertainty about tariffs being imposed by... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Energy Oil prices steady NEW YORK: Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday as investors digested the latest headlines on US President ... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Commodities Gold climbs as softer dollar, tariff tensions buoy demand NEW YORK: Gold prices gained on Tuesday, helped by safe-haven demand as US President Donald Trump’s tariff plans... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Commodities India’s government, sugar industry face off over jute bags NEW DELHI: In India, the world’s largest consumer of sugar, the federal government and producers have locked horns... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Commodities Palm oil down on estimates of improved output, weak rivals JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, weighed down by expectations... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Commodities Iron ore consolidates as market awaits more China data BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices dangled in a tight range on Tuesday, as investors and traders awaited a raft of... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Energy US natgas prices slide 2pc to 10-week low on rising output, lower demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% to a 10-week low on Tuesday on near-record output, a decline in daily... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Rates PSX rallies further KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed on a strong note Tuesday, buoyed by stability in global markets ... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Money & Banking Asian currencies rise against soft dollar BENGALURU: Asian emerging market equities climbed for a fourth consecutive session on Tuesday as risk sentiment... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Money & Banking Dollar up after three-year low against euro NEW YORK: The dollar stabilised on Tuesday, edging up from a three-year low against the euro as risk sentiment... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Stocks China, HK shares flat as markets await tariff clarity HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks were flat on Tuesday, as investors awaited more clarity on the trade situation... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Stocks Japan automakers propel Nikkei after Trump hints at tariff relief TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average climbed nearly 1% on Tuesday, propelled by a rally in automakers after US... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Stocks Most Gulf markets end higher on potential US tariff exemptions DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday after US President Donald Trump suggested he might... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Money & Banking China’s yuan steady SHANGHAI: China’s yuan held steady against the US dollar on Tuesday even as markets grappled with the Trump... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Stocks European shares advance as Trump hints at auto-related tariff relief FRANKFURT: European shares rose on Tuesday as investors weighed fast-changing US tariff plans, while shares of LVMH... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Stocks Wall St rises on tariff relief hopes NEW YORK: Wall Street rose on Tuesday, boosted by the possibility of tariff relief for the auto sector and gains in... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Companies HBL-PSL X: BYD becomes official mobility partner KARACHI: BYD Pakistan has joined HBL-PSL X as the official mobility partner. The partnership was dramatically... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Unfit commercial vehicles: Sindh decides to cancel registration KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to cancel the registration of defective and unsafe commercial vehicles and... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 09:23am
Mali shuts Barrick Gold’s Bamako office over alleged non-payment of taxes DAKAR: Malian authorities have shut the Canadian miner Barrick Gold’s office in the capital Bamako over the ... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
China orders airlines to suspend Boeing jet deliveries amid trade war BEIJING: China has ordered its airlines not to take any further deliveries of Boeing jets in response to the US... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Tariff tensions: World oil demand, US supply to grow more slowly: IEA LONDON: Global oil demand will grow at its slowest rate for five years in 2025 and US production rises will also... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Nations call for immediate end to ‘horrific’ Sudan war LONDON: The UK led international calls Tuesday for a swift end to the devastating war in Sudan, hosting a gathering... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Harvard sees $2.2bn funding freeze after defying Trump NEW YORK: Elite US university Harvard was hit with a $2.2 billion federal funding freeze on Monday after rejecting a... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Punjab CM, US delegation discuss investment prospects LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Sharif met with a US delegation including Congressmen Tom Suozzi and Jonathan... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Promotion of workers’ remittances: Punjab Assembly passes resolution LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution to promote foreign remittances sent by... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Maryam to announce Kisan Package today LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif presided over a special meeting regarding Kisan Package in which... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
GCUF signs LOI on curriculum development FAISALABAD: A significant milestone was achieved as Prof Dr Rauf-I-Azam, Vice Chancellor of Government College... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
NTDC organises seminar LAHORE: The National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) hosted a seminar on “Project Management &... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Industry Report titled ‘LCCI’s 200 Days’ launched at consultative session LAHORE: While taking a giant leap towards promoting participation on economic policymaking and addressing the issues... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
AMCs, PFMs: SECP replaces TER capping regime with caps on management fees wef July 1 ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has replaced existing Total Expense Ratio (TER)... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Public-sector entities: Ministry to reconstitute BoD, appoint permanent CEOs ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production has decided to reconstitute Board of Directors (BoD) of various... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Companies ZTBL wins award on performance in NFLP 2023-24 ISLAMABAD: Tahir Yaqoob Bhatti, President/CEO, ZTBL received the award from Jameel Ahmed, Governor State Bank of... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Ahsan for tripling export volumes over the next decade ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that 70 per cent of... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Security tech champion G+D hosts reception at German consulate KARACHI: German security technology powerhouse Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) hosted a distinguished reception at the ... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Civil Judge, lawyer shot dead in Nowshera NOWSHERA: Senior Civil Judge (Admin) Hayat Khan and Advocate Khalid Khan were gunned down by unidentified assailants... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Sindh protests to IRSA over opening of Taunsa-Punjnad Link Canal KARACHI: The Sindh government in a letter to the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) vehemently protested over... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Iranian CG condemns killing of 8 Pakistanis KARACHI: Hassan Nourian Consul General of the Iran in Karachi was shocked and saddened by the horrific terrorist... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 07:13am
Commodities Gold prices inch up KARACHI: Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, mirroring the world market’s slight momentum, traders said. The... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Energy Chairman OGDCL discusses plans to organise PMIF26 next year ISLAMABAD: Chairman Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), Zafar Masud, on Monday visited the company’s... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Fitch’s upgrade to boost economic agenda: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Fitch Ratings’ upgrading of Pakistan’s rating from “CCC+” to “B-” is a strong expression of confidence in... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: This is the new Pakistan staffed by the old “Shakespeare said it right: much ado about nothing.” “Well, the Gazans are being massacred and…” “Right, but there... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Rs40bn revenue loss claimed: Tea Association seeks immediate withdrawal of SRO 1735 KARACHI: The Pakistan Tea Association (PTA) has called for the immediate withdrawal of SRO 1735, claiming the... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
MENA GEM of a city – Dubai ‘contributes significantly’ to UAE’s top ranking in entrepreneurship report The United Arab Emirates (UAE) was recently ranked number one globally for the fourth consecutive year by the Global... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
‘Despite lowest inflation, people are still deprived of significant relief’ KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am
9m female beneficiaries: BISP to introduce individual bank accounts ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has announced to introduce individual bank accounts for its nine... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 08:11am
Ceremony held in honour of Justice Najafi elevation to SCP LAHORE: A simple but impressive ceremony was held in honour of Justice Ali Baqar Najafi upon his elevation to the... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 08:10am
Chinese firm keen to invest in desalination plant at Port Qasim ISLAMABAD: A Chinese construction company extending all-out cooperation to Pakistan in addressing water scarcity... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 08:10am
Motor Vehicles Ordinance: CS assures full support to amendments KARACHI: In a bid to strengthen road safety and improve law enforcement across Sindh, Chief Secretary Asif Hyder... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 08:10am
Companies Daraz announces launch of DFLP 2025 KARACHI: Daraz has announced the launch of the 2025 edition of its Daraz Future Leaders Programme (DFLP), a... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 08:09am
Industry Industrial areas: Mayor pledges to allocate funds KARACHI: In a significant environmental initiative, the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) organized a... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 08:09am
Mild quake jolts Quetta, surrounding areas QUETTA: A mild earthquake measuring 3.0 on the scale jolted Quetta and its adjoining areas in Balochistan province ... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 08:09am
Suspected poisonous sweets: Minister inquires about health of children LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Minority Affairs Ramesh Singh Arora Tuesday visited the Children’s Hospital and... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 08:09am
Minister pledges balanced budget without imposing taxes LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Finance Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman has reiterated the government’s commitment to public... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 08:09am
NA panel discusses issues related to foreign affairs ISLAMABAD: The 10th meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs was held Tuesday at the... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 07:12am
Multilateral forums: Pakistan does not engage with Israel: FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office (FO) said on Tuesday that Pakistan does not recognize Israel and, as a matter of ... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 08:09am
President's Trophy Grade-II starts LAHORE: The President’s Trophy Grade-II 2024-25 has been started across eight cities – Abbottabad, Haripur,... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 08:09am
Purchase of 58 vehicles by Wapda irked PAC ISLAMABAD: The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) purchased 58 vehicles of different makes and models for... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 08:09am
Senate pays homage to Taj Haider, Prof Khurshid ISLAMABAD: The lawmakers from both sides of the aisle in the upper house of the Parliament joined hands on Tuesday ... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 08:13am
Shariah compliant scheme required to obtain certificate till Sept 30 ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has announced that the Shariah compliant scheme... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 08:09am
Petrol prices kept unchanged ISLAMABAD: Finance Division on late Tuesday announced to keep the prices of petroleum products unchanged in line... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 08:54am
SC CB asks whether super tax is a ‘tax’ or ‘fee’ ISLAMABAD: Supreme Court Judge Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar has said that if the apex court concludes that the levy... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 08:55am
PM pledges range of incentives for overseas Pakistanis ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday commended overseas Pakistanis for their critical role in... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 09:15am
Rs300bn ‘oil savings’ will be allocated to Balochistan: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday announced that Rs300 billion saved over the past two years from... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 08:54am
COAS says ‘not even ten generations of terrorists can harm Balochistan or Pakistan’ ISLAMABAD: Amid an increase in terrorist activity in Balochistan, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Gen Syed Asim Munir on... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 08:55am
Renewable energy push: Nepra may approve tariff of KE’s 2 PV solar projects ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Tuesday hinted at approving the tariff of two... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 09:15am
Held-up GST returns: FTO bars FBR from imposing penalties on registered persons ISLAMABAD: In a major development, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has barred Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) from... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 02:24pm
Rs1.275trn loan to tackle circular debt: CPPA-G likely to sign term sheets with 18 banks Entire plan already approved by the Task Force on Power Updated 16 Apr, 2025 02:29pm
Jul-Feb FY25: LSM sector contracts 1.90pc ISLAMABAD: The overall Large Scale Manufacturing sector has shown a growth of -1.90 percent during (July-February)... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 02:24pm
Fitch upgrades Pakistan’s forex IDR to ‘B-’ ISLAMABAD: Fitch Ratings has upgraded Pakistan’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to “B-” from... Updated 16 Apr, 2025 09:23am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (April 15, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 16 Apr, 2025 05:55am