Former Justice Sarmad Jalal Osmany passes away KARACHI: Former Justice Sarmad Jalal Osmany - former judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan passed away on Monday... Published 22 Apr, 2025 08:49am
Imran Ghaznavi’s book nominated for int’l award by AGBA ISLAMABAD: The acclaimed book “Reputation Management and Crisis Communication: A Study of the Corporate Sector”... Published 22 Apr, 2025 08:48am
LHC dispose of Asif Javed case LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday disposed of a case of Asif Javed, who had self-immolated in the court... Published 22 Apr, 2025 08:41am
‘Need for making joint efforts to reduce wheat field fire incidents’ LAHORE: Expressing serious concern over the 164 wheat crop fire incidents in the last 48 hours, the Secretary... Published 22 Apr, 2025 08:40am
PSO's Shaheen Program empowers women thru mobility KARACHI: PSO proudly celebrated the success of its Shaheen Program, a ground-breaking initiative designed to promote... Published 22 Apr, 2025 08:38am
Punjab to lay concrete sewer liners in all cities LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafiq has said that they have decided to lay a concrete protection... Published 22 Apr, 2025 08:36am
SAU, Capital Consultants sign MoU for Research & Technological Cooperation HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Tandojam and the renowned Islamabad-based firm Capital Consultants ... Published 22 Apr, 2025 08:35am
Several significant bills approved amid boycott in PA LAHORE: Amid opposition protest and boycott Punjab Assembly on Monday witnessed the presentation and approval of... Published 22 Apr, 2025 08:34am
Delay in execution of Balochistan dam projects irks Senate panel ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives expressed serious concern... Published 22 Apr, 2025 08:27am
M-6 & M-9 motorways: Aleem says $2bn projects in Sindh to begin this year ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has announced that the $2 billion projects for the... Published 22 Apr, 2025 08:26am
Money & Banking BMP provides relief of Rs1.65bn to banking customers KARACHI: The Institution of Banking Mohtasib Pakistan (BMP) has provided relief amounting to Rs 1.65 billion to the... Published 22 Apr, 2025 07:40am
Financial Literacy Week marked PESHAWAR: SBP BSC Peshawar observed Financial Literacy Week 2025 in line with the State Bank of Pakistan’s vision... Published 22 Apr, 2025 07:35am
Industry FPCCI hosts ASEAN delegation KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), President... Published 22 Apr, 2025 07:33am
Companies ‘FBL commitment to social responsibility, nation building’ KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) reinforced its commitment to social responsibility and nation-building through a... Published 22 Apr, 2025 07:31am
Industry Tech, energy, and textile sectors: Growing interest of American companies highlighted LAHORE: Honorary Consul General of Pakistan in Boston, USA, Shahid Khan has underscored the importance of long-term... Published 22 Apr, 2025 07:28am
Companies JS Bank, Instant Cash partner for launch of ‘JS GharPay’ KARACHI: JS Bank is partnered with Instant Cash to launch Pakistan’s First Door-to-Door Remittance Service, “JS... Published 22 Apr, 2025 07:26am
Energy KE-NTDC interconnection project to benefit consumers: minister KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Syed Nisar Hussain Shah said that the interconnection project between K-Electric and... Published 22 Apr, 2025 07:24am
Taxes KCCI urges FBR to adopt pragmatic, tech-driven approach KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), Muhammad Jawed Bilwani has expressed serious... Published 22 Apr, 2025 07:23am
Industry PAJCCI welcomes Dar’s visit to Afghanistan PESHAWAR: Pak-Afghan Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PAJCCI) has warmly welcomed the first official visit of... Published 22 Apr, 2025 07:21am
PCB refutes former head coach’s claims LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has refuted claims made by a former head coach on the non-payment of his... Published 22 Apr, 2025 07:19am
Industry PFMMS 2025 concludes with tremendous success LAHORE: The Pakistan Footwear Material and Machinery Show (PFMMS) 2025 concluded with tremendous success, ... Published 22 Apr, 2025 07:18am
Salt export to China rises ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's salt exports to China witnessed a significant increase in the first quarter of 2025, rising by... Published 22 Apr, 2025 07:17am
Energy ‘Unwarranted’ drive initiated by SNGPL ‘entirely baseless’, says regulator ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) has recently filed a writ petition against the Oil and Gas... Published 22 Apr, 2025 07:12am
Enough with the tariff war The United States has unilaterally imposed excessive tariffs on nearly all its trading partners, including China,... Published 22 Apr, 2025 06:54am
Trouble in Sindh Bilawal Bhutto Zardari is belatedly angry. He is also stuck between Cholistan and a hard place. Can he find a way... Published 22 Apr, 2025 06:51am
From iron to copper age Pakistan entered the Iron Age in the year 1973 when work commenced on the construction of Pakistan Steel Mills ... Published 22 Apr, 2025 06:43am
Rightsizing the government EDITORIAL: Secretary Cabinet Division informed the Standing Committee on Finance that the cabinet has decided to... Published 22 Apr, 2025 06:28am
Pakistan’s digital leap: trillion-dollar opportunity Pakistan’s digital economy (DE) has shown remarkable growth over the past two decades. From a modest volume of... Published 22 Apr, 2025 06:23am
State of the economy The first three quarters of 2024-25 have come to an end. This is the appropriate time for reviewing the state of the... Published 22 Apr, 2025 06:21am
Canal dispute: breaking the deadlock EDITORIAL: With the PML-N and PPP finally agreeing to begin dialogue on the controversial canal project that aims to... Published 22 Apr, 2025 06:19am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (April 21, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (April 21, 2025). ======================================= Offset... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (April 21, 2025)... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 21, 2025).... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (April 21, 2025).... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (April 21, 2025). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (April 21, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 21, 2025) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 22, 2025)... Updated 22 Apr, 2025 07:56am
Senate session today: 16-point agenda issued ISLAMABAD: A 16-point business agenda has been issued as the Upper House of the Parliament to begin its 349th ... Updated 22 Apr, 2025 07:56am
Commodities Gold soars to record highs KARACHI: A global surge in gold prices pushed the precious metal to unprecedented highs on Monday, as deepening... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
India imposes 12pc temporary tariff on some steel imports NEW DELHI: India imposed a 12 percent temporary tariff, locally known as a safeguard duty, on some steel products to... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Davos meet founder Klaus Schwab steps down from WEF board GENEVA: The World Economic Forum said on Monday that its founder Klaus Schwab has stepped down from the board,... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Billion-dollar cyberscam industry spreading globally: UN BANGKOK: Asian crime syndicates behind the multibillion-dollar cyberscam industry are expanding globally including ... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Stocks China stocks hit 2-week high after premier urges officials to stabilize market SHANGHAI: China stocks rose to two-week highs on Monday after Premier Li Qiang urged government officials to... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Stocks TSX falls as Trump’s Fed criticism shakes markets TORONTO: Canada’s commodity-heavy main stock index fell on Monday, led by a decline in energy shares, as investors... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Stocks Wall St slumps as Trump renews tirade against Fed’s Powell NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes each slid to more than one-week lows on Monday after US President Donald ... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Singapore dollar hits six-month peak BENGALURU: Emerging Asian currencies strengthened on Monday as renewed pressure on the dollar, this time from... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Money & Banking Dollar slides to three-year low NEW YORK: The dollar tumbled on Monday to its lowest level in three years as investor confidence in the US economy... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Money & Banking Dollar helps Indian rupee extend winning streak MUMBAI: The Indian rupee extended its winning streak on Monday as the dollar remained on the defensive, with ... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Commodities Iron ore futures pare losses SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures prices pared losses on Monday, with prices supported by near-term ore demand and a... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Energy Oil falls on signs of progress in US-Iran talks, demand fears NEW YORK: Oil prices fell nearly 3% on Monday on signs of progress in talks between the US and Iran, while investors... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures tick up on US trade deal hopes SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged higher on Monday as traders took comfort after US President Donald Trump... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures tick up on US trade deal hopes SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged higher on Monday as traders took comfort after US President Donald Trump... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Commodities Shanghai copper firms as dollar tumbles NEW DELHI: Shanghai copper prices were trading higher on Monday as the dollar weakened to a three-year low, though ... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 290,897 tonnes of cargo comprising 214,891 tonnes of import cargo and 76,006... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Energy US natgas prices slide NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 3% to an 11-week low on Monday on record output and forecasts for milder... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Commodities Russian wheat export prices down slightly MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices dropped last week, partly in response to general market optimism about a... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Commodities Soybeans climb to two-month high SINGAPORE: Soybeans climbed to a two-month high on Monday and corn inched higher, supported by expectations of trade... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Commodities Thai first-quarter rice exports fall BANGKOK: Thailand’s rice exports fell 30% annually in the first quarter of this year to 2.1 million metric tons, ... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Cotton & Textile No major change on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst ... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday, (April 21, 2025)... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Industry DRAP issues advisory regarding oral liquid preparations contaminated with DEG, EG ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) in accordance with the World Health Organisation (WHO)... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Absence of PNMC president, secretary: NA body directs ministry to initiate disciplinary action ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Monday expressing serious displeasure over the absence of the Pakistan Nursing... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Industry Pakistan, Rwanda agree to boost ties in diverse fields ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Rwanda have agreed to bolster their bilateral cooperation in areas of trade, investment,... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
CMCC delegation visits MoITT ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to advancing digital innovation and ... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Industry Pakistan Auto Show to be held in Nov KARACHI: The Pakistan Auto Show 2025 (PAPS 2025), which is the country’s largest and only official automotive... Updated 22 Apr, 2025 07:55am
Digitalisation helps PMDC resolve 117,824 pending cases ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) on Monday announced resolving 97.87 percent of the cases... Updated 22 Apr, 2025 07:55am
MENA Developers at International Property Show say Pakistan ripe for investment DUBAI: Property investment - both commercial and residential - can bring reliable returns, said Pakistani exhibitors... Updated 22 Apr, 2025 11:03am
Zardari condoles death of Pope Francis ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep sorrow over the death of Pope Francis and paid tribute to... Updated 22 Apr, 2025 07:44am
Industry KCCI, PBC Dubai sign MoU KARACHI: In a significant move to strengthen economic ties between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, the ... Updated 22 Apr, 2025 07:44am
ATC extends interim bail of PTI leader till May 21 ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ... Updated 22 Apr, 2025 07:44am
Met Office says extreme weather to persist for two more days KARACHI: Temperatures soared to a sweltering 41 Celsius on Monday, intensifying the ongoing heatwave to grip the... Updated 22 Apr, 2025 07:44am
Power generation: Still trending in the 2010s Pakistan’s national electricity grid generated 4.6 percent more power in March 2025 than it did in the same month... Updated 22 Apr, 2025 08:17am
Sazgar’s giant leap Rickshaw maker Sazgar Engineering (PSX: SAZEW) has been in the news for all the right reasons, none of which involve... Updated 22 Apr, 2025 08:22am
Pakistan Oilfields Limited Pakistan Oilfields Limited (PSX: POL) is involved in the exploration, drilling, and production of crude oil and gas... Updated 22 Apr, 2025 08:06am
Companies Meezan Bank earns Rs22bn PAT in Q1 KARACHI: Meezan Bank (MEBL) recorded a profit after tax of Rs22.042 billion (EPS of Rs12.28) in the first quarter of... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Letters Pope Francis dies Pope Francis, the first Latin American leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has died. He has died on Easter Monday... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
HOAP seeks govt’s help to resolve visa issue facing intending pilgrims KARACHI: Around 67,000 Pakistani pilgrims face uncertainty regarding their upcoming Hajj journey as visa approvals... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Forces eliminate six terrorists in KP IBOs ISLAMABAD: Security forces eliminated six terrorists in two separate Intelligence-Based Operations conducted in... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
CM appreciates role of CTD & Punjab Police LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has paid tribute to the CTD and Punjab Police for consigning to... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Justice Mansoor takes oath as acting CJP ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah took oath on Monday as the acting Chief Justice of Pakistan, stepping in... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Dar’s Kabul visit “It disproved your theory.” “What theory?” “That what GPS wants he gets.” “OK so the power that be decided that the... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Punjab CM announces Rs110bn package for wheat farmers LAHORE: The Punjab province has given a record package for the wheat farmers across Pakistan and no subsidy or... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Punjab’s leadership: Azma terms Bilawal’s statements ‘disrespect’ LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that Bilawal Bhutto used harsh language against Punjab’s... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Resumption of direct flights to improve trade: Nepali envoy LAHORE: The Ambassador of Nepal to Pakistan Ms Rita Dhital has said that the resumption of direct flights between... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Transportation of goods: Tribunal rejects customs’ objection regarding change of vehicle LAHORE: A tribunal has rejected customs objection regarding change of vehicle for transportation of imported goods... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
LUMS holds media briefing: Key environmental, water-related challenges discussed LAHORE: In connection with World Earth Day, a media briefing was held at the Water Informatics and Technology (WIT)... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
87th death anniversary of Allama Iqbal marked LAHORE: The 87th death anniversary of philosopher poet and thinker, Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal was observed on Monday,... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
ACIAR-CSIRO team visits UAF FAISALABAD: Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research (ACIAR) and Commonwealth Scientific and... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
CM launches ‘SMART Environment Protection Force’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif in her message on the social networking website “X” said that... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Taxpayers irked as IRS incorrectly marks them as ‘non-active’ ISLAMABAD: The “IRS” system of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is incorrectly marking taxpayers as “non-active”... Updated 22 Apr, 2025 08:54am
Performance scheme: FBR’s low-level employees protest denial of benefits ISLAMABAD: The low-grade employees (BS-1 to 16) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have started agitation against... Updated 22 Apr, 2025 08:54am
Telenor’s and Orion’s acquisition: CCP decision delay threatens pact, PTCL chief says ISLAMABAD: President and Group CEO of Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Hatem Bamatraf has warned... Updated 22 Apr, 2025 06:04pm
SSGCL files plea for price increase ISLAMABAD: The Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGCL) filed an amended petition for raise in natural gas price for... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
South Asia Himalayan snow at 23-year low, threatening 2bn people: report ISLAMABAD: Snowfall in Asia’s Hindu Kush-Himalayan mountain range has reached a 23-year low, threatening nearly two... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
PM lauds 9.38pc textiles exports surge ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday appreciated the 9.3% increase in the exports of Pakistan’s... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
Aurangzeb meets IFC Regional VP ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a meeting with Hela... Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:55am
28 newly-appointed TIOs: MoC initiates pre-departure training programme ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has started pre-departure training programme of 28 newly-appointed Trade and... Updated 22 Apr, 2025 09:22am