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Pakistan

PAF chief meets Uzbek defence leadership, discusses military cooperation

Air Chief Marshal Sidhu discussed regional security and strengthened defence cooperation with Uzbekistan's military leadership.

Published 14 Nov, 2026 10:52pm

Perspectives

Reasoning outsourced: the limits of artificial intelligence in the law

Welcome to the era of reasoning outsourced to Artificial Intelligence (AI). Outsourcing reasoning to AI is just a...

Published 14 Nov, 2026 09:40pm

Sports

Pakistan lose thrilling U19 Asia Cup final to India on last ball

India chase down challenging 338 target to secure a dramatic one-wicket victory

Published 14 Nov, 2026 08:53pm

Business & Finance

Fed's Collins says gradual rate hikes best to manage economic risks

Boston Fed President Susan Collins supports steady, modest rate increases, citing economic uncertainties and risks over aggressive policy

Published 14 Nov, 2026 08:07pm

Sports

Sammons to step down as Zimbabwe's head coach after UAE tour

Justin Sammons is stepping down as Zimbabwe's head coach after the current test, citing family commitments

Published 14 Nov, 2026 08:04pm

World

Italy fines Meta $887 million over Android users' data access

Meta was fined €805 million by Italy for accessing Android users' photos without consent, a significant privacy violation

Published 14 Nov, 2026 06:42pm

Pakistan

PTA considers reducing voice SIM limit from five to three per CNIC

Says existing limits to be reviewed to curb misuse of multiple voice SIMs in cybercrimes

Published 14 Nov, 2026 06:33pm

Pakistan

President Zardari, PM Shehbaz discuss political, economic and security situation

Talk about coalition cooperation, public welfare projects as well

Published 14 Nov, 2026 06:27pm

World

Six held over deadly Turkiye steel blast that killed 17

Seventeen workers died in a steel plant explosion near Izmir, prompting arrests and calls for accountability amid concerns over safety records

Published 14 Nov, 2026 06:23pm

World

Saudi-led coalition says it destroyed Houthi drones launched towards Riyadh, southern region

Saudi-led coalition successfully intercepted two Houthi drones targeting Riyadh

Published 14 Nov, 2026 06:17pm

Sports

India's Sooryavanshi becomes youngest captain in men's T20 history

Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, already India's youngest T20 debutant, now adds another record as the world's youngest T20 captain

Published 14 Nov, 2026 06:09pm

World

US proposes Ukraine cede territory in exchange for joining NATO: Zelensky

US suggested Ukraine cede land for NATO membership, Zelensky revealed, while Russia rejected a ceasefire on energy targets

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:12pm

Sports

Ronaldinho poised for Ravenna start and, perhaps, one last goal

World Cup winner Ronaldinho, 46, will start his first competitive match in over a decade for Ravenna, hoping to score his 300th professional goal

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:04pm

World

Trump tells advisers he may hold off on Iran attacks barring new provocations, sources say

President Trump is reportedly considering pausing attacks on Iran, influenced by key allies and the perceived effectiveness of economic sanctions

Published 14 Nov, 2026 05:01pm

Sports

Afghanistan debutant Maroofkhil misses equalling record but rattles Zimbabwe

Naseer Khan Maroofkhil's seven-wicket haul on debut dramatically shifted the Test, restricting Zimbabwe and putting Afghanistan in control

Published 14 Nov, 2026 04:53pm

Sports

South Africa make two changes for first test against Bangladesh

Hamza and Paterson are recalled to South Africa's Test squad, aiming to solidify the team's performance against Bangladesh

Published 14 Nov, 2026 04:48pm

Pakistan

Pakistan climate minister to attend SCO dialogue in New Delhi

Views on issues related to civilisational dialogue, cultural understanding to be exchanged at the event, says FO

Updated 14 Nov, 2026 05:11pm

Markets

Gold price drops by Rs700 per tola in Pakistan

International rate of gold declines by $7 to reach $3,884 per ounce

Published 14 Nov, 2026 04:07pm

Pakistan

Major among four soldiers martyred, 24 terrorists killed in Balochistan, KP operations: ISPR

Says terrorists were receiving support from India, other hostile intelligence agencies

Updated 14 Nov, 2026 07:47pm

Markets

Binance targets full reopening of withdrawals by next week

The FBI and Binance have said North Korea was responsible for the Binance hack, but Pyongyang has denied that

Published 14 Nov, 2026 02:05pm

Business & Finance

Pakistan's mineral moment: 5 takeaways from PMIF26

The Pakistan Minerals Investment Forum 2026 attracted global interest, positioning Islamabad as a key player in the global mineral sector

Published 14 Nov, 2026 02:00pm

Pakistan

As smog hangs over Lahore, Pakistan's new pollution squad races to douse stubble fires

On Thursday, officers of a new quick-response unit swung off ‌their vehicles at a paddy field on the edge of Lahore

Published 14 Nov, 2026 01:55pm

Sports

Argentina beaten by Uruguay in first game since Messi retirement

Messi played his final game for Argentina in an emotional farewell friendly victory over Benin last month

Published 14 Nov, 2026 01:24pm

Sports

Warner accuses Cricket Australia of 'cover-up' over 'Sandpapergate'

Festering wounds over what happened in the third Test at Cape Town were re-opened this week when Usman Khawaja released his autobiography

Published 14 Nov, 2026 01:16pm

World

Trump, Xi, Putin to hold historic meeting in China: White House

The three leaders will meet on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in the southern Chinese city

Published 14 Nov, 2026 12:36pm

World

Iran reports three incidents of oil tankers hit by mines in Hormuz

Tehran has insisted that vessels obtain its authorisation to cross the strait since war erupted with the United States in February

Published 14 Nov, 2026 12:24pm

Markets

BOE likely to raise rates further in 2027, Pill tells FT

Britain’s central bank raised interest rates to 4% from 3.75% in its November meeting, the first rise since August 2023

Published 14 Nov, 2026 12:15pm

Business & Finance

Asia Pacific’s ageing population faces rising chronic disease crisis as experts call for early action

Discussions explored how countries could redesign existing systems to respond to the realities of longer lives

Published 14 Nov, 2026 11:29am

World

Trump not expected to raise Alice Huang case with China's Xi, US officials say

Trump is set to meet with Xi next week on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum in Shenzhen, China

Published 14 Nov, 2026 11:09am

Sports

Mirra Andreeva says she is learning to move on faster from defeats after WTA Finals sweep

The victory set up a first career meeting with American Jessica Pegula on Saturday

Published 14 Nov, 2026 11:05am

World

Democratic US senators order Musk to preserve records on Ukraine Starlink access

They gave Musk until November 30 to provide written confirmation that 'all appropriate preservation measures have been implemented'

Published 14 Nov, 2026 11:02am

Sports

Elina Svitolina says daughter remains priority after split from Monfils

The couple married in July 2021 and welcomed a daughter, Skai, in October 2022

Published 14 Nov, 2026 10:57am

World

Trump official seeks $50 billion for air traffic control after outage

The FAA relies on decades-old computers as well as replacement parts bought through auction websites

Published 14 Nov, 2026 10:54am

Business & Finance

Pakistan, Ethiopia agree to advance trade cooperation, address WTO issues

Resolving outstanding market-access and pharmaceutical regulatory issues

Published 14 Nov, 2026 10:39am

World

South Korea should not fear China's rise, foreign minister says

Cho’s remarks came after talks and dinner with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing on Friday

Published 14 Nov, 2026 10:32am

Sports

India add Brar to test squad for New Zealand series, release Kuldeep

India will not name a replacement for Brar, with the visitors leading the five-match ODI series 2-1

Published 14 Nov, 2026 10:22am

World

US to resume flights after air traffic network failure sparks chaos

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said US airspace reopened at 8:15 p.m. Eastern Time (0115 GMT)

Updated 14 Nov, 2026 04:10pm

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

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...

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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 15	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 15	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%)
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	2.64 ▲ 0.28 (11.86%)
Shabbir Tiles / Nov 13 Shabbir Tiles & Ceramics Limited(STCL)	10.10 ▲ 1 (10.99%)
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	1.38 ▲ 0.13 (10.4%)
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%)
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%)
Zuma Resources / Nov 13 Zuma Resources Limited(ZUMA)	33.75 ▲ 3.07 (10.01%)

Stock	Price
Arpak Int. / Nov 13 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	124.84 ▼ -13.87 (-10%)
First AL-Noor Mod. / Nov 13 First Al-Noor Modaraba(FANM)	12.64 ▼ -1.36 (-9.71%)
Shadman Cotton / Nov 13 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	69.87 ▼ -6.73 (-8.79%)
Fateh Sports / Nov 13 Fateh Sports Wear Limited(FSWL)	193.60 ▼ -16.58 (-7.89%)
Asim Textile / Nov 13 Asim Textile Mills Limited(ASTM)	62.73 ▼ -4.34 (-6.47%)
D.M. Corporation / Nov 13 D.M. Corporation Limited(DMC)	151.06 ▼ -9.64 (-6%)
Bhanero Textile / Nov 13 Bhanero Textile Mills Limited(BHAT)	1,207.41 ▼ -76.42 (-5.95%)
Hira Textile / Nov 13 Hira Textile Mills Limited(HIRAT)	4.01 ▼ -0.24 (-5.65%)
J.A.Textile / Nov 13 J.A. Textile Mills Limited(JATM)	73.72 ▼ -4.26 (-5.46%)
AN Textile Mills / Nov 13 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	58.55 ▼ -3.21 (-5.2%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Nov 13 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	303,195,710 ▲ 0.13
Kohinoor Spinning / Nov 13 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	59,505,118 ▲ 0.34
LSE Financial Serv. / Nov 13 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	46,791,082 ▲ 0.28
Dost Steels Ltd. / Nov 13 Dost Steels Limited(DSL)	43,180,738 ▲ 0.37
TPL Properties / Nov 13 TPL Properties Limited(TPLP)	32,746,701 ▲ 0.48
Tasdeeq Info. Serv. / Nov 13 Tasdeeq Information Services Limited(TISL)	27,571,943 ▲ 0.05
F. Nat.Equities / Nov 13 First National Equities Limited(FNEL)	24,996,122 ▲ 0.01
Yousuf Weaving / Nov 13 Yousaf Weaving Mills Limited(YOUW)	24,965,743 ▲ 1
Cnergyico PK / Nov 13 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	22,527,745 ▲ 0.14
Dar-es-Salaam / Nov 13 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	21,467,835 ▲ 0.82

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