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World

US lifts nationwide flight shutdown caused by communications failure

Some 15,000 flights delayed or canceled, FlightRadar24 says

Published 14 Nov, 2026 07:40am

Pakistan

WASA launches smart water metering system in Lahore

LAHORE: In a major step towards urban resource management and digital transformation, the Water and Sanitation...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 07:21am

Pakistan

UHS launches digital platform

LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has launched a province-wide digital platform, PRIME, to bring...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 07:19am

Business & Finance

PIDE holds moot: Speakers for export-oriented approach to trade accords

ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a roundtable conference on Friday called for an export-oriented approach to the country’s...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 07:16am

Pakistan

PM lauds role of overseas Pakistanis in UK

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday lauded the role of overseas Pakistanis in strengthening bilateral...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 07:14am

Business & Finance

PHMA welcomes Rs300bn export finance reserve for SMEs

KARACHI: The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) has welcomed the government’s...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 07:12am

Pakistan

Punjab drafts Food Fortification Bill 2026: Fortification of flour, ghee, oil mandatory to address malnutrition

LAHORE: The Punjab government has prepared the draft of Punjab Food Fortification Bill 2026, proposing mandatory...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 07:09am

Business & Finance

FBR to assess IRS officials’ capabilities on 17th

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR) ‘training needs assessment’ will be conducted in Lahore next Tuesday...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 07:02am

Pakistan

Data-based research prerequisite to improve quality of decisions: Mehar

FAISALABAD: Data-based research is prerequisite to improve the quality of decisions and policy making to strengthen...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 06:58am

Business & Finance

Data shows gender workforce disparity in FBR

ISLAMABAD: Women account for only 9.55 percent of the total filled positions in the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR),...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 06:54am

Business & Finance

Businessmen seek realistic customs valuation system

LAHORE: Stakeholders from various business sectors have called for a transparent, consistent and business-friendly...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 06:53am

Business & Finance

PSW & Alibaba.com to roll out ‘trade data confirmation service’

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) and Alibaba.com have signed an agreement to introduce a digital Trade Data...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 06:50am

Pakistan

Sohna Punjab Programme: Punjab launches second, third phases

LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has said that after the successful completion of the first...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 06:47am

Business & Finance

PRA promoting digital payments

LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) is set to launch a reward scheme for customers of hotels and restaurants...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 06:45am

Pakistan

PDWP approves 19 schemes worth Rs126.668bn

LAHORE: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved 19 development schemes worth Rs 126.668 billion...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 06:44am

Pakistan

Punjab achieves 52pc of its wheat cultivation target

LAHORE: Farmers in the Punjab province have achieved 52 percent of its wheat cultivation target set for the current...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 06:22am

Business & Finance

1QFY27: Fiscal surplus plunges 40pc YoY

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fiscal surplus plunged 40 percent year-on-year to Rs1.273.7 trillion, or 0.9 percent of GDP,...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 06:19am

Pakistan

PM welcomes Canadian govt’s interest

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday offered Canadian mining company Ivanhoe Mines government support...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Global mining cos urged to invest in mineral facilities

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged international mining companies to invest in mineral...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Business & Finance

Mari Energies announces copper-gold discovery in Chagai

ISLAMABAD: Faheem Haider, Managing Director and CEO of Mari Energies Limited, announced a significant copper-gold...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Steps being taken to ensure mining ecosystem security: CDF

ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir has said that all possible...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

FBR splits tax depts in major organisational changes

ISLAMABAD: In an extraordinary development late Friday night, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has separated sales...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Business & Finance

Chinese steel products: NTC extends anti-dumping duty

ISLAMABAD: The National Tariff Commission (NTC) has extended the existing anti-dumping duty of 40.47 percent on...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Used car scheme for expats: MoC seeks strict enforcement of non-transfer condition

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce has sought strict enforcement of a one-year non-transfer condition on vehicles...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Nishat Group to invest in new port: minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has announced that Nishat Group, one...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

Funds released to acquire land for PU campus in Gujar Khan

LAHORE: Former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf announced on Friday that the Punjab government has released funds...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

Desecration of Holy Quran: Punjab PA panel approves bill

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly’s Standing Committee on Auqaf has unanimously approved the Punjab Holy Quran (Printing...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Q1 govt debt falls by Rs937bn on cut in domestic borrowing

KARACHI: Pakistan’s central government debt declined sharply by Rs936.6 billion during the first quarter...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

Illegal recruitments in PPOD: Fazl’s son fails to appear before NAB

ISLAMABAD: Defying a second summons issued by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Maulana Asad Mehmood, son of...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Business & Finance

Chinese company outlines plans for business expansion

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb, met with George Zhu, founder and...

Updated 14 Nov, 2026 05:53am

Pakistan

ECP suspends Islamabad LG polls programme

ISLAMABAD: The scenario involving prolonged delay in the conduct of local government elections in the federal...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

74 terrorists killed in IBOs across KP, Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: Security Forces have killed 74 Indian-sponsored terrorists in major Intelligence-Based Operations (IBOs)...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Business & Finance

Kayani urges banks to accelerate ‘Cashless Pakistan Initiative’

KARACHI: Minister of State for Finance, Bilal Azhar Kayani, visited the Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) head office...

Updated 14 Nov, 2026 05:46am

World

India blocks over 100 speakers from democracy summit

NEW DELHI: India blocked more than 100 international speakers from attending a democracy summit organised by the...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

Govt decides to make Islamabad a cashless city by Dec 31

ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday decided to make the federal capital Pakistan’s first fully cashless city until...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Business & Finance

BYD launches luxury brand Denza in India, taking on Mercedes, Toyota

NEW DELHI: Chinese automaker BYD launched its luxury brand Denza in India on Friday, joining rivals like...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Decanting & desalting of crude oil: Payments to ARL do not constitute taxable supplies: SC

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan ruled that the payments received by Attock Refinery Limited for decanting...

Updated 14 Nov, 2026 05:43am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 13, 2026) and the forecast for Saturday (November 14 2026)...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

Dar defines factors for achieving objectives of austerity drive

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar presided over a meeting of...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

Dar chairs meeting to review restructuring of PNSC

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting to review...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

Civil servants: Deadline to submit asset declarations extended

ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday extended the deadline for civil servants to submit their asset declarations for...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

NA-77 Gujranwala by-poll: ECP notifies PML-N’s Virk as returned candidate

ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has notified the winning candidate, who belongs to the ruling...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

FCC disposes of record 9,000 cases in its first year

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Constitutional Court (FCC) set a unique record in the country’s judicial history by disposing...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

Govt initiates steps to address TTS salary disparities

ISLAMABAD: The government has initiated steps to address salary disparities among university faculty under the...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

Governor calls for stronger industrial growth, export promotion

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi has called for concerted efforts to strengthen Pakistan’s...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

World Diabetes Day: Rs6.8bn allocated for PM’s programme

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called for early screening, timely diagnosis and improved access...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

Sindh govt depts: Conventional vehicles to be replaced with EVs: Sharjeel

KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to gradually replace conventional vehicles used in government departments...

Updated 14 Nov, 2026 06:24am

Pakistan

Japan consulate hosts ‘Japan festival’

KARACHI: The Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi, in collaboration with the Pakistan-Japan Cultural Association,...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

Aseefa inaugurates PNWA Annual Grand Festival 2026

ISLAMABAD: First Lady Bibi Aseefa Bhutto Zardari inaugurated the Pakistan Navy Women Association (PNWA) Annual Grand...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

CM praises security forces

LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has commended the security forces for their successful operation...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

Ten killed, three hurt as the bus plunges into the river in Gilgit

GILGIT: At least 10 people lost their lives, and three others were injured when a passenger vehicle travelling from...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

Diabetes: Zardari calls for drive to promote early diagnosis

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has called for a nationwide drive to prevent diabetes, promote healthy...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Editorials

A war of choice and its unintended consequences

EDITORIAL: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reportedly been moved from his Washington DC residence to a...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Editorials

Too smart to fail?

EDITORIAL: Wall Street’s sudden discovery that the artificial-intelligence revolution needs voters’ permission as...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

Sindh governor urges youth to learn from Japan’s development model

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi has urged Pakistani youth to learn from Japan’s experience in...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

Sindh announces one-window operation facility at ABAD House

KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah on Friday announced that a One-Window Operation...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

APNS urges govt to clear outstanding dues

KARACHI: The Executive Committee of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS), at its meeting held under the...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

Australian investor injured at PMIF26

ISLAMABAD: An Australian investor was injured after falling down a flight of stairs during the Pakistan Minerals...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Pakistan

Dr Aafia’s ‘release’: ‘We wish this rumour were based on truth’

KARACHI: There is no truth in any of the news circulating on social media regarding the release of Dr Aafia...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Business & Finance

14,078 big retailers, restaurants integrated with POS system

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has integrated 14,078 big retailers, textile/leather retailers and...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Business & Finance

Petrol price cut by Rs2, HSD’s maintained

ISLAMABAD: The ex-depot price of petrol has been reduced by Rs2 per litre, bringing the new retail rate down from...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Business & Finance

Weekly SPI inflation down 0.46pc

ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index-based inflation for the week ended on November 12, 2026 recorded a decrease of...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Markets

PLL invites bids for supply of two LNG cargoes

ISLAMABAD: State-owned Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has invited bids from reputed international firms for the supply...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

World

Turkiye, Qatar sign defence deal

ISTANBUL: Turkiye and Qatar signed a defence agreement on Friday that President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said would...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

World

Iran targeted US radar system in Bahrain

TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said their forces had targeted a US early warning radar system in Bahrain, with...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

World

Yemen govt forces fortify Aden defences as Houthis advance

ABU DHABI: Yemen’s internationally recognised government is fortifying positions on the outskirts of Aden province,...

Updated 14 Nov, 2026 07:45am

Business & Finance

MARI copper-gold discovery fuels late PSX rally

KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) recovered in the latter half of Friday’s session as investor interest in Mari...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Mineral wealth: PM, Barrick chief discuss investment

PM described Reko Diq as a landmark investment and said its successful development could establish a benchmark for future projects in Pakistan’s mining industry

Updated 14 Nov, 2026 06:02am

Business & Finance

13 MoUs, JVs, foreign agreements signed

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has achieved a major milestone in developing its mineral sector with the signing of 13 strategic...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

World

US grounds flights nationwide after air traffic control communications outage

Ground stop allows airborne flights to land but bars takeoffs from ground

Updated 14 Nov, 2026 04:05am

World

Nvidia approached Arm CEO Haas to succeed Huang, FT reports

Huang stepped down on Thursday after revelations of extramarital affairs

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:18pm

World

Turkey, Qatar sign mutual defence agreement, Turkish presidency says

Turkey and Qatar were working to develop and diversify their energy partnership

Published 13 Nov, 2026 11:10pm

Markets

Govt reduces petrol price by Rs2 per litre, keeps diesel rate unchanged

New prices effective from Saturday till Monday

Published 13 Nov, 2026 10:30pm

Business & Finance

Sindh govt to set up Labour Registration Helpdesk at SITE

In a move aimed at simplifying worker registration and improving industrial labour services, the Sindh Labour...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 10:00pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz invites investors to explore Pakistan's mineral potential

Pakistan must move beyond exporting raw minerals towards value addition and industrial development, premier says

Published 13 Nov, 2026 09:52pm

World

Fed's Collins says more rate hikes are coming, reports

Boston Fed's Collins confirms tighter monetary policy is coming, with potential for more aggressive rate hikes to fight inflation

Published 13 Nov, 2026 09:40pm

Pakistan

German envoy warns Russia-Ukraine war threatens peace beyond Europe

German Consul General in Karachi Thomas Schultze expressed concern over the Russia-Ukraine war, saying it had...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 09:11pm

World

Saudi civil defence says danger passed in Jazan

Jazan province received an all-clear from Saudi civil defence just minutes after a warning, swiftly ending the security alert

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:53pm

Sports

Gambhir concerned by India's batting collapses ahead of ODI World Cup

Gambhir is worried about India's batting collapses and the need for immediate improvement before the World Cup

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:49pm

World

Microsoft outage could generate $700 million in insured losses: Kovrr

Microsoft 365 outage is projected to cause $700 million in insured losses, sparking insurer concerns over widespread tech failures

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:43pm

Pakistan

Govt extends deadline for civil servants to digitally declare assets to Nov 30

Deadline for submission of corrections in declarations, subject to approval of respective Cadre Administrator, extended until Dec 31, 2026

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:22pm

World

India's October trade deficit hits one-year high of $39.88 billion as gold imports jump

Soaring gold and oil imports led to a significant widening of India's trade deficit in October, impacting economic stability

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:18pm

Sports

South Africa will not ease off against Bangladesh, Rabada warns

South Africa's Kagiso Rabada promises no letup in intensity as they face Bangladesh, aiming to keep standards high

Published 13 Nov, 2026 07:12pm

Technology

PSW, Alibaba.com partner to boost trust in global e-commerce, support Pakistani exporters

A digital Trade Data Confirmation Service will be introduced, combining PSW’s digital trade infrastructure with Alibaba.com’s global B2B marketplace

Published 13 Nov, 2026 06:50pm

Markets

UAE stocks decline on weak corporate earnings

Dubai's main market index declined 0.6%

Published 13 Nov, 2026 05:46pm

Pakistan

Pakistan aims to become competitive destination for long-term mineral investment: CDF

Assures robust security for the entire mining ecosystem

Published 13 Nov, 2026 05:26pm

Business & Finance

Tecno, Infinix maker eyes component manufacturing in Pakistan

The company shared an overview of its operations in Pakistan

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:56pm

Markets

World oil market is returning to surplus as Gulf exports recover, IEA says

IEA confirms global oil supplies now exceed demand, signaling a market rebalancing for the first time since the war in Iran, reversing earlier deficit forecasts

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:51pm

Markets

Financial and industrial stocks drag Sri Lankan shares lower

CSE All-Share index settled 0.6% lower at 22,024.18 points

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:43pm

Pakistan

Islamabad High Court suspends local government election schedule

The Islamabad High Court has again halted local government elections, suspending the December 20 schedule due to concerns over legal requirements.

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:36pm

Technology

Microsoft outage hits Outlook, Teams and Copilot worldwide

A server problem led to Microsoft's extensive outage, impacting critical services like Outlook and Teams, disrupting global communications

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:36pm

Business & Finance

Tata Motors PV posts quarterly loss as JLR restructuring costs bite

A substantial one-time charge and JLR's struggles led Tata Motors to a consolidated net loss this quarter

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:26pm

Markets

India's Paytm gets preliminary RBI nod for wallet licence; shares hit record high

Paytm's payments unit received preliminary RBI approval for prepaid products, boosting its stock

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:22pm

Markets

Copper falls, heads for fifth straight weekly drop on AI rout

Benchmark three-month copper on the London Metal Exchange was down 0.5% to $13,519 per metric ton

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:16pm

Markets

Gold price per tola loses Rs4,900 in Pakistan

International rate of gold declines by $49 to reach $3,891 per ounce

Updated 13 Nov, 2026 06:58pm

Markets

Rupee records gain against US dollar

Currency settles at 276.60

Updated 13 Nov, 2026 08:41pm

Markets

Palm oil post first weekly gain in three weeks

Dalian’s most-active soyoil contract gained 0.21%

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:08pm

Markets

Silver demand seen down 5% this year due to weaker jewellery purchases

High silver prices are curbing demand, with jewellery sales forecast to drop 22% and industrial use down 3% by 2026

Published 13 Nov, 2026 04:03pm

Pakistan

Islamabad set to become Pakistan’s first fully cashless city by Dec 31

From street vendors to business centres, digital payment facilities will be provided at every level, says minister

Published 13 Nov, 2026 03:53pm

Markets

Indian rupee snaps rising streak on hawkish Fed, oil rise

Indian rupee closed at 94.24, down 0.2% from its previous close and 0.3% week-on-week

Published 13 Nov, 2026 03:53pm

Editorials

A war of choice and its unintended consequences

EDITORIAL: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has reportedly been moved from his Washington DC residence to a...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Editorials

Too smart to fail?

EDITORIAL: Wall Street’s sudden discovery that the artificial-intelligence revolution needs voters’ permission as...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:08am

Editorials

COP31

EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while attending COP31 on in Türkiye highlighted Pakistan’s solar power...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 05:14am

Editorials

Development on the back burner

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s development agenda is once again being undermined by the government’s failure to translate...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 05:14am

Editorials

A step towards safer medicines

EDITORIAL: The introduction of a centralised track-and-trace system for pharmaceutical products in Pakistan marks a...

Published 13 Nov, 2026 05:14am

Editorials

Centre expenditure on provincial subjects

EDITORIAL: The Senate Standing Committee on Devolution was informed that the Centre spent Rs5 trillion on 17...

Updated 12 Nov, 2026 06:32am

Editorials

The sweet smell of patronage

EDITORIAL: The federal government’s latest decision to permit exports of surplus sugar, accompanied by assurances...

Updated 12 Nov, 2026 06:32am

Editorials

Electoral reforms

EDITORIAL: The government’s decision to constitute Parliamentary Committee on Electoral Reforms (PCER), with...

Updated 12 Nov, 2026 06:36am

Editorials

Widening trade deficit

EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data reveals that the trade deficit has widened by 15.97 percent during the...

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 05:37am

Editorials

Fertiliser under lock and key

EDITORIAL: The reported disruption of fertiliser supplies to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan, following...

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 05:39am

Editorials

Tharparkar’s drought cycle

EDITORIAL: The Sindh chief minister’s declaration of Tharparkar as a drought-affected district following the...

Updated 11 Nov, 2026 05:40am

Editorials

Govt should avoid further delays and stop fiddling with auto policy

EDITORIAL: First things first: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar said the Prime...

Updated 10 Nov, 2026 03:41pm

Editorials

Polio cases: a world record nobody wants

EDITORIAL: The latest confirmation of Pakistan’s eighth polio case this year, in Khyber district, should provoke...

Updated 10 Nov, 2026 03:42pm

Editorials

An energy sector adrift

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s longstanding energy crisis is often framed as one of resource scarcity. The more uncomfortable...

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 06:17am

Editorials

Lawfare against the media

EDITORIAL: The findings of Freedom Network’s latest Impunity Report 2026 should serve as a wake-up call for...

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 06:18am

Editorials

Lahore’s smog

EDITORIAL: The alarming deterioration in air quality across Lahore and other cities of Punjab, with the Air Quality...

Updated 09 Nov, 2026 06:20am

Editorials

Crypto, crooks, and credibility

EDITORIAL: The theft of more than USD 6 billion from Binance should have sent shockwaves through governments,...

Published 08 Nov, 2026 02:33am

Editorials

A continent in crisis

EDITORIAL: The sight of fighter jets escorting passenger aircraft, airports shutting runways and travellers being...

Published 08 Nov, 2026 02:33am

Editorials

Creating an avenue for a five-star hotel

EDITORIAL: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi and Minister of State Talal Chaudhry revealed in a press briefing that the...

Published 07 Nov, 2026 04:51am

Editorials

The blue wave backlash

EDITORIAL: The US midterm elections have delivered a stunning rebuke to President Donald Trump. Tens of millions of...

Published 07 Nov, 2026 04:51am

Editorials

The Election Day gambit

EDITORIAL: President Donald Trump’s surprise announcement that the US would end its nearly USD 4 billion annual...

Published 07 Nov, 2026 04:51am

Editorials

FBR’s masterclass in policy uncertainty

EDITORIAL: Businesses in Pakistan are increasingly being asked to navigate a tax administration that appears to...

Updated 06 Nov, 2026 06:48am

Editorials

A broader definition of harassment

EDITORIAL: The National Assembly’s resolution reaffirming that workplace harassment extends beyond conduct of a...

Updated 06 Nov, 2026 03:16pm

Editorials

Aasaan tax scheme: when easy becomes difficult

EDITORIAL: Released data indicates that the Aasaan tax scheme has failed to take off, like its precursor Taajir Dost...

Updated 05 Nov, 2026 07:21am

Editorials

Growing our own dependence

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s cotton crop is facing another projected decline, with potentially serious consequences for an...

Updated 05 Nov, 2026 07:22am

Editorials

The inflation challenge stubbornly persists

EDITORIAL: Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) October price indices uploaded on its website reveal a steady decline...

Published 04 Nov, 2026 05:25am

Editorials

Israeli elections – little hope for peace

EDITORIAL: Israel’s October 27 elections have dealt Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a significant blow, depriving...

Published 04 Nov, 2026 05:25am

Editorials

Another year, another outbreak

EDITORIAL: The recurring outbreaks of dengue across Pakistan expose a troubling pattern of administrative...

Published 04 Nov, 2026 05:25am

Editorials

Daily petrol price fluctuations

EDITORIAL: A financial loss of 35 rupees per litre due to the government’s decision to incorporate pre-Middle East...

Updated 03 Nov, 2026 07:34pm

Editorials

Billions in the pipeline, again

EDITORIAL: Apparently, another USD 10 billion to USD 15 billion in investment is waiting to enter Pakistan’s...

Updated 03 Nov, 2026 05:33am

Editorials

Power subsidy ending

EDITORIAL: Finally, the government has planned to end the slab-based electricity subsidy in the power sector. This...

Published 02 Nov, 2026 05:01am

Editorials

Rein in Israel, not Iran

EDITORIAL: The warning issued by eight European and regional countries against renewed hostilities in the Middle...

Updated 02 Nov, 2026 05:40am

Editorials

The delusion of power

EDITORIAL: The political fortunes of US President Donald Trump’s preferred candidates are beginning to resemble a...

Updated 02 Nov, 2026 05:45am

Editorials

A food system out of balance

EDITORIAL: The Food and Agriculture Organisation’s (FAO’s) latest assessment exposes a widening gulf between what...

Published 01 Nov, 2026 02:31am

Editorials

Government writ; government permitting

EDITORIAL: It has apparently become necessary for the federal government to remind its own employees, for a third...

Published 01 Nov, 2026 02:31am

Editorials

What holds SMEs back?

EDITORIAL: A series of recent policy decisions highlights a renewed push by the Pakistani government to expand...

Updated 31 Oct, 2026 06:35am

Editorials

Taxing the courts

EDITORIAL: Driven by overlapping jurisdictions, prolonged litigation, and conflicting interpretations, Pakistan’s...

Updated 31 Oct, 2026 06:38am

Editorials

SBP reviews

EDITORIAL: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has increased the Minimum Capital Requirement (MCR) for new and existing...

Published 30 Oct, 2026 05:43am

Editorials

Getting the data right

EDITORIAL: The growing use of artificial intelligence in economic planning, public administration, and service...

Published 30 Oct, 2026 05:43am

Editorials

From stabilisation to growth

EDITORIAL: The World Bank is linking a 670 million-dollar financing programme to reforms that include removing wheat...

Updated 29 Oct, 2026 05:55am

Editorials

The cost of exporting

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s textile exporters have once again been forced to seek relief from rising production costs and...

Updated 29 Oct, 2026 05:55am

Editorials

Reforming fraud laws

EDITORIAL: The Lahore police’s proposal to amend Section 420 of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC) to make cheating and...

Updated 29 Oct, 2026 05:56am

Editorials

50bps hike in policy rate

EDITORIAL: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), under the chairmanship of Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP),...

Published 28 Oct, 2026 04:46am

Editorials

Safety laws, unsafe journalists

EDITORIAL: The findings of Freedom Network’s report, “From Safety on Paper to Safety in Practice”, highlight a...

Published 28 Oct, 2026 04:46am

Editorials

Tariffs, while necessary, need astute handling

EDITORIAL: Last year, the government approved the National Tariff Policy (NTP 2025–30), and this fiscal year, it has...

Published 27 Oct, 2026 04:30am

Editorials

Trade in human organs

EDITORIAL: The recent busting of an organised gang involved in illegal kidney transplants in Islamabad exposes a...

Published 27 Oct, 2026 04:30am

Editorials

Fixing a broken tax system

EDITORIAL: The IMF’s (International Monetary Fund’s) call for Pakistan to build on its hard-won economic stability...

Updated 26 Oct, 2026 06:16am

Editorials

Growth, with an empty stomach

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s latest appearance among the countries suffering the world’s most serious hunger crises should...

Updated 26 Oct, 2026 06:20am

Editorials

Terror, with a safe address

EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s longstanding warnings about terrorist sanctuaries in Afghanistan have acquired renewed...

Published 25 Oct, 2026 02:25am

Editorials

Gaza after the ceasefire

EDITORIAL: A year after the US-brokered ceasefire agreement of October 2025, Gaza remains engulfed in suffering....

Published 25 Oct, 2026 02:25am

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Nov 13	276.80 ▼ -0.01
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Nov 13	276.60 ▼ -0.01
USD to Japanese Yen / Nov 13	159.71 ▼ -0.21
USD to Swiss Franc / Nov 13	0.84 ▲ 0.003
Pound Sterling to USD / Nov 13	1.32 ▼ -0.0022
Euro to USD / Nov 13	1.10 ▼ -0.0036
SOFR % / Nov 12	3.90 ▲ 0.01

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Nov 13	7,561.67
India Sensex / Nov 13	81,592.45
Tokyo Nikkei / Nov 13	61,142.35
Nasdaq / Nov 13	25,136.27
Hang Seng / Nov 13	23,637.60
FTSE 100 / Nov 13	10,902.56
Dow Jones / Nov 13	52,347.55
Germany DAX 30 / Nov 13	26,749.95
France CAC40 / Nov 13	8,368.91

Item	Value
Petrol/Litre / Nov 14	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 14	360
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Nov 13	88.56
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Nov 13	18,080
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Nov 13	352,911
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Nov 13	3,884.49
Cotton US¢/pound / Nov 13	82.61

Stock	Price
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	6.07 ▲ 1 (19.72%)
Dewan Sugar / Nov 13 Dewan Sugar Mills Limited(DWSM)	8.77 ▲ 1 (12.87%)
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.41 ▲ 0.16 (12.8%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.66 ▲ 0.3 (12.71%)
Shabbir Tiles / Nov 13 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	10.10 ▲ 1 (10.99%)
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Nov 13 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	12.06 ▲ 1.1 (10.04%)
Unicap Modaraba / Nov 13 Unicap Modaraba(UCAPM)	22.84 ▲ 2.08 (10.02%)
Cresent Jute / Nov 13 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	13.85 ▲ 1.26 (10.01%)
Leather Up Ltd. / Nov 13 Leather Up Limited(LEUL)	82.90 ▲ 7.54 (10.01%)
Ningbo Green Light / Nov 13 Ningbo Green Light Energy Limited(NGLEL)	16.48 ▲ 1.5 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	124.84 ▼ -13.87 (-10%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	189.16 ▼ -21.02 (-10%)
Mughal Energy / Nov 13 Mughal Energy Limited(GEM)(GEMMEL)	32.10 ▼ -3.15 (-8.94%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.75 ▼ -1.25 (-8.93%)
Azgard Nine (Non-Voti) / Nov 13 Azgard Nine (Non-Voti)(ANLNV)	7.80 ▼ -0.75 (-8.77%)
D.M. Corporation / Nov 13 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	149.02 ▼ -11.68 (-7.27%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	73.02 ▼ -4.96 (-6.36%)
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Nov 13 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	5.53 ▼ -0.36 (-6.11%)
Asim Textile / Nov 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	62.99 ▼ -4.08 (-6.08%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	72 ▼ -4.6 (-6.01%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	301,901,923 ▲ 0.16
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	59,218,140 ▲ 0.34
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	46,281,961 ▲ 0.3
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	42,784,338 ▲ 0.34
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,210,703 ▲ 0.53
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	27,405,751 ▲ 0.04
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,811,419 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,493,258 ▲ 0.11
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	20,858,319 -
K-Electric Ltd. / Nov 13 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	17,134,592 ▲ 0.07

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