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Business & Finance

Islamabad business community seeks 1,000 acres for special economic zone

A proposed Islamabad Model Special Economic Zone aims to revitalise the capital's outdated industrial sector, attracting keen investment from Chinese and Turkish companies

Published 15 Nov, 2026 10:13pm

Pakistan

Bilawal condemns ‘political victimisation’ of JUI-F, urges govt to tolerate criticism

Urges tolerance for opposition criticism to strengthen democracy and the parliamentary system

Updated 15 Nov, 2026 09:10pm

Sports

Tenerife return to action with emotional De Miguel tribute after striker's death

Tenerife made an emotional return to action, honoring striker Jesus De Miguel with heartfelt tributes from the entire club

Published 15 Nov, 2026 07:46pm

Sports

Wasim Akram ‘politely’ suggests Australian bowlers knew about sandpaper tampering

Piers Morgan says Australians should stop lying and tell the truth as Wasim weighs in on Usman Khawaja’s ‘all knew’ claim in Sandpapergate row

Published 15 Nov, 2026 07:19pm

Markets

Gulf bourses slide as Hormuz tensions and houthi strikes rattle traders

Saudi Arabia's benchmark index dropped 0.7%

Published 15 Nov, 2026 07:06pm

World

ASEAN, China fail to conclude South China Sea code of conduct

South China Sea code of conduct talks between ASEAN and China conclude without agreement, extending a two-decade deadlock

Published 15 Nov, 2026 06:33pm

Pakistan

Dar responds positively to Egyptian invitation for PM Shehbaz to visit Cairo

Dar, Egyptian FM discuss regional developments, forthcoming R4 and R4+E4 meetings in Europe

Published 15 Nov, 2026 05:53pm

World

Three ships struck by drones in Black Sea near Romanian shipping canal, PM says

Drones hit three commercial ships in the Black Sea near Romania; crews controlled fires, and no casualties were reported

Updated 15 Nov, 2026 06:09pm

Sports

Three early wickets for Rabada in bright start for South Africa against Bangladesh

Rabada's three early wickets put South Africa in control, but Tanzid Hasan's unbeaten 51 helped Bangladesh recover to 91-3 at lunch

Published 15 Nov, 2026 05:16pm

Sports

Arshdeep sparks India fightback to seal ODI series win over New Zealand

Against the odds, India defended a mere 209, with their bowlers delivering a masterclass to clinch a 22-run win and the ODI series

Published 15 Nov, 2026 05:09pm

World

Jordan sentences three men to death over deadly church attack

Jordan's court handed down death sentences to three men responsible for the Karak church attack that resulted in nine fatalities

Published 15 Nov, 2026 05:04pm

World

Trump's judge appointment blitz faces Republican resistance

Trump's last-minute judicial appointments face GOP pushback as senators use their power to block nominees they didn't choose for their states

Published 15 Nov, 2026 04:58pm

Sports

Chadd Sayers also says entire Australia team knew about Sandpapergate

Says, "I’m pretty confident to say that everyone knew."

Updated 15 Nov, 2026 05:45pm

Sports

Yousuf, Sana Mir join PCB Hall of Fame as membership rises to 16

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has added former captains Mohammad Yousuf and Sana Mir to its Hall of Fame 2025,...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 03:40pm

Pakistan

Delegations arrive in Islamabad as Pakistan hosts 30th ECO Council of Ministers meeting

Pakistan holds the ECO chairmanship for 2026-27

Published 15 Nov, 2026 03:12pm

World

SpaceX Starship returns to landing pad from orbit, acing test for reusable rockets

With Starship, Musk wants a rocket system that can fly to space and back in a manner and tempo akin to commercial airplanes, with minimal refurbishment between flights

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:14pm

World

Yemen government forces withdraw from area near Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Houthis in control

The Bab el-Mandeb Strait is one of the world's most important and busiest routes for global seaborne commodity and goods shipments, particularly from Asia to Europe via Egypt's Suez Canal

Published 15 Nov, 2026 01:45pm

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz, Field Marshal Munir share top spot in list of world's 500 most influential Muslims

Religious scholars Mufti Taqi Usmani, Tariq Jamil also make the cut

Updated 15 Nov, 2026 05:05pm

Sports

Chelsea hand champions Man City first WSL defeat this season to go top

Chelsea have 26 points from 10 matches, one ahead of second-placed City after 10 games

Published 15 Nov, 2026 11:42am

Sports

Sabalenka apologies for outburst during loss to Svitolina

Sabalenka apologised on Saturday for her angry outburst during her defeat by Ukraine’s Elina Svitolina

Published 15 Nov, 2026 11:34am

World

ASEAN to continue 'constructive and principled engagement' with Myanmar, bloc's chair Philippines says

Marcos, chairing the annual ASEAN summit ‌in ⁠Manila, said he hoped the bloc could advance ⁠the implementation of its five-point peace ⁠plan for Myanmar

Published 15 Nov, 2026 11:29am

Sports

Andreeva beats Pegula, will face Svitolina in WTA Finals championship match

Andreeva’s heavy groundstrokes, strong serving and tireless defense were too much for the American in their first career meeting

Published 15 Nov, 2026 11:27am

Sports

Denmark thrash Portugal 4-1 on night of Ronaldo tributes

In front of a packed stadium, Portugal's players wore shirts bearing Ronaldo's name and number seven during the national anthem

Published 15 Nov, 2026 11:23am

World

Senior Hamas commander killed in Israeli strike in Gaza

Samir Abu Younis, 53, the commander of the Rafah brigade, was killed on Saturday, said the Palestinian militant group's armed wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades

Published 15 Nov, 2026 11:18am

World

UK's Prince William to be joined by wife Kate for visit to India

Heir-to-the-throne William, 44, and Kate are flying out for a series of events across Mumbai during a three-day visit that includes Tuesday's awards ceremony

Published 15 Nov, 2026 11:03am

Life & Style

Kids' Choice Awards honor Chris Pratt, BTS

BTS also secured the award for favorite music group, their fifth time in this category, as well as a win for favorite song with 'Swim'

Published 15 Nov, 2026 10:58am

World

Saudi-led coalition intercepts missiles towards Riyadh, drones in Eastern Province

The Eastern Province, the economic powerhouse of Saudi Arabia, ‌has ⁠been subject to multiple attacks by Houthis in the past few weeks

Published 15 Nov, 2026 10:55am

World

US air travel disruptions to persist until late on Sunday, FAA head says

FlightAware said 875 flights scheduled for Sunday were already canceled

Published 15 Nov, 2026 10:50am

Markets

US diesel below $6 a gallon at 2-month low on easing tensions, weaker demand

Diesel had surged ‌as the US-Israeli war against Iran disrupted oil supplies and Ukraine’s systematic attacks on Russian refineries stymied production

Published 15 Nov, 2026 10:21am

World

Bahrain's interior ministry issues alerts of potential threats

Bahrain, ⁠home to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet, urged citizens and residents to remain calm and proceed to the nearest safe location

Published 15 Nov, 2026 10:17am

World

Philippines, Australia sign defence pact with eye on China

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese witnessed the signing of the defence pact in Manila

Published 15 Nov, 2026 10:11am

world

UN official urges Iran, US to let fertilizers through Hormuz Strait

ANTALYA, (Turkey): Iran and the United States should “immediately” allow fertiliser shipments through the Strait of...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

world

China, US discuss tariffs, farm trade ahead of Xi-Trump meeting

BEIJING: China and the United States discussed tariff cuts, agricultural trade and other issues at their first trade...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Business & Finance

BOE likely to raise rates further in 2027

LONDON: The Bank of England will probably need to raise interest rates further in 2027, over and above an increase...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan condemns Israel’s airstrike on Gaza hospital

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and 16 other Muslim countries have strongly condemned Israel’s deadly airstrike on Nasser...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Opposition leaders move FCC for release of KP CM

ISLAMABAD: Opposition leaders in the National Assembly and Senate have approached the Federal Constitutional Court...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Major among soldiers embraced martyrdom: 24 terrorists killed in separate IBOs in North Waziristan, Balochistan

ISLAMABAD: Security forces killed 24 terrorists, including two Afghan nationals and a suicide bomber, in separate...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

Musadik Malik to attend SCO event in India

ISLAMABAD: The Government has nominated Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination Dr...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Technology

Microsoft announces service ‘restored,’ global outage over

WASHINGTON: Tech giant Microsoft said Saturday it has “restored service” to customers, effectively drawing a close...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

PPP to hold rallies to mark Foundation Day on 30th

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has decided to hold rallies in all districts of the country on November...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

world

Trump, other Quad leaders to meet in Manila on Tuesday

MANILA: Leaders of the US, Japan, Australia and India are expected to meet on Tuesday on the sidelines of a key...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

world

US flights resume after rare nationwide grounding but delays persist

NEW YORK: Weary travelers braced for more delays and cancellations Saturday as flights resumed from US airports...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

Asif reaffirms Pakistan’s support for Palestine

ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has congratulated Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the people of...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

Air Chief holds key defence meetings during Uzbekistan visit

RAWALPINDI: Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff, during his official...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

Punjab approves Rs23.85bn for rural development programme

LAHORE: Punjab government has approved Rs23.85 billion for the Khushhal Dehat Programme, aimed at improving...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

Railways revenue exceeds Rs100bn for first time in history: Abbasi

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Muhammad Hanif Abbasi on Saturday said Pakistan Railways had achieved a...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

Terrorism must be eliminated to achieve economic growth: PA Speaker

LAHORE: The Speaker of Punjab Assembly, Malik Ahmad Khan, has said that Pakistan’s economic progress depends on...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

WB team visits 'Apni Chhat Apna Ghar' beneficiaries

LAHORE: A delegation of the World Bank and the Affordable Housing Team, under the Punjab Affordable Housing...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

Young people empowerment govt top priority: Azma

LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari has said that the economic empowerment of young...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (November 14, 2026) and the forecast for Sunday (November 15 2026)....

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Editorials

The ease of doing raids

EDITORIAL: For a government targeting USD 10 billion in IT exports by FY29, the prospects of cybercrime...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Editorials

Merit gets a passport

EDITORIAL: It has taken the Ministry of Commerce until November 2026 to spell out what should have been a routine...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

‘Economic stability requires growth in industrial production, exports and employment’

KARACHI: President of the Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum and the All Karachi Industrial Alliance, who...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

APNS exhibition revives memories of print media’s creative legacy

KARACHI: The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) organised an exhibition of print media advertisements at Frere...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

SHC’s acting chief justice takes oath

KARACHI: Sindh Governor Syed Muhammad Nehal Hashmi on Saturday administered the oath of office to Justice Muhammad...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

A warmer winter ahead as rain favours northern Pakistan

KARACHI: Pakistan is likely to experience a warmer-than-normal winter, with temperatures expected to remain above...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

JI assails PPP over ‘insufficient’ medical facilities

KARACHI: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Karachi chief Monem Zafar Khan on Saturday inaugurated an upgraded dispensary in...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

Mayor bans revisions to KMC schemes

KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Barrister MurtazaWahab has imposed a ban on revisions to ongoing development schemes of the...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

Customs recovers acetate tow, tobacco worth Rs680m

KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Indus, has recovered acetate tow and tobacco worth an estimated Rs...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

Practical steps under way to nurture new talent in Punjab: minister

LAHORE: Inaugurating the 7th National Kickboxing Championship 2026, Provincial Minister for Sports Malik Faisal Ayub...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

NCCIA cracks down on illegal call centres, gambling apps

ISLAMABAD: The National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA) has tightened the noose around elements involved in...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

Dar reviews Pakistan–Turkmenistan JIC session preparations

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar chaired an...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

Over 53 crime incidents reported in capital in a week

ISLAMABAD: Criminal gangs continued their looting spree, carrying out more than 53 criminal activities despite...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

Imamia Medics raise USD800,000 at fundraising dinner

KARACHI: Imamia Medics International (IMI), a global organisation of Pakistani doctors, hosted a grand fundraising...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

HCSTSI delegation visits free eye camp organized by Host Lions Club

HYDERABAD: A delegation of the Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry (HCSTSI), led by President...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

LHC rules that a decree can be executed against a surety

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has held that a decree can also be executed against a surety and added that a...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

PM reiterates resolve to eliminate externally-sponsored terrorism

LAHORE: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Saturday paid tribute to the security forces for successfully...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

Mustafa Kamal supports creation of new provinces

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Health Syed Mustafa Kamal on Saturday said that the formation of new provinces is not...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

Maintenance: new valve installation under way at Dhabeji Station

KARACHI: The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) continues scheduled maintenance at the Dhabeji Pumping...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

LCCI chief calls for value addition to harness mineral wealth

LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Ali Hussam Asghar has called for shifting...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

BITE 2026: Balochistan targets investment growth through strategic partnerships

QUETTA: The Balochistan government is pursuing an ambitious agenda to transform the province into a hub for national...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

world

US consumer prices increase strongly for third straight month

WASHINGTON: US consumer prices increased more than expected in October, driven by higher costs for food and...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Business & Finance

China’s central bank vows to step up policy support for economy

BEIJING: China’s central bank vowed to step up counter-cyclical adjustments, expand domestic demand and optimise...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Markets

World oil market is returning to surplus as Gulf exports recover

LONDON: The world oil market will return to a surplus in the fourth quarter of this year, the International Energy...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Markets

India gold ETF, equity fund inflows ease in Oct

BENGALURU: Investments in Indian gold exchange-traded funds fell 22 percent in October after curbs on bulk...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

world

Britain eyes welfare cuts to tackle surge in youth unemployment

LONDON: Faisa Omar applied for more than 500 jobs in the UK and got nowhere — a slog she likened to “shouting into...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

world

UK inflation to overshoot BoE target for next four years, NIESR forecasts

LONDON: The Bank of England will not succeed in returning inflation to target before 2030, driven by second-round...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Business & Finance

Pressure on Polish central bank may destabilise markets

BUDAPEST: Political pressure on Poland’s central bank could destabilise financial markets and hinder its ability to...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

world

Indonesia posts budget deficit of USD20.81bn

JAKARTA: Indonesia posted a budget deficit of 379.3 trillion rupiah (USD20.81 billion) in the first 10 months of...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

world

Australia home loans fall

SYDNEY: Australia recorded a record drop in new home loans in the September quarter as higher borrowing costs and...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Pakistan

Pak, Ethiopia agree to advance trade cooperation, discuss pharmaceutical sector

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan and Ethiopia’s Minister of Trade and Regional Integration,...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

President, PM take stock of situation

The meeting also focused on matters relating to mutual cooperation between coalition partners

Updated 15 Nov, 2026 09:19am

Fesco seeks to double its authorised share capital to Rs100bn

ISLAMABAD: Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) has proposed doubling its authorised share capital from Rs50...

Updated 15 Nov, 2026 09:21am

ECO FMs meeting from today: Pakistan to assume ECO chairmanship

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will assume the chairmanship of the Economic Cooperation Organisation (ECO) for 2026-27 as...

Updated 15 Nov, 2026 09:22am

WB greenlights USD300m for Sindh water, sanitation project

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank Group’s Board of Executive Directors has approved USD 300 million in financing to expand...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

PSA seeks uniform EV charging pricing

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) has urged the government to introduce a uniform national electric...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Leading MNCs plead tax policy for manufacturing boom

ISLAMABAD: Leading multinational companies have strongly pleaded tax policy to encourage expansion of formal...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

KP govt suspends gold mining operations

PESHAWAR: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has suspended all gold mining leases and related activities across...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Post of Member created: FBR sets up separate structure for ST & FED

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has established a separate technical structure for Sales Tax and...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

world

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

BOSTON: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston President Susan Collins said on Saturday she supported a steady pace of...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

world

Trump says he may hold off on Iran attacks

WASHINGTON/RIYADH: President Donald Trump has told senior advisers in recent days that he may hold off on attacking...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

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

Editorials

The ease of doing raids

EDITORIAL: For a government targeting USD 10 billion in IT exports by FY29, the prospects of cybercrime...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

Editorials

Merit gets a passport

EDITORIAL: It has taken the Ministry of Commerce until November 2026 to spell out what should have been a routine...

Published 15 Nov, 2026 02:35am

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

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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

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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

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 16	330
Diesel/Litre / Nov 16	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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