Pakistan Muharram: Governor acknowledges performance of home dept LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said that the performance of the Home Department and law... Published 19 Jul, 2025 07:48am
Technology Huawei Technologies license for vehicle tracking services suspended: PTA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) said that Huawei Technologies (Private) Limited was granted... Published 19 Jul, 2025 07:46am
Pakistan MoI: Naqvi stresses inter-dept cooperation ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday expressed concern over the lack of coordination among ... Updated 19 Jul, 2025 08:36am
Pakistan Pakistan extends airspace restrictions on Indian-registered aircraft ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has extended its airspace restrictions on all Indian-registered aircraft, including both ... Published 19 Jul, 2025 07:42am
Sports PCB unveils 'Women’s Cricket Calendar' for 2025-26 season LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Friday unveiled the women’s cricket calendar for the 2025-26 season, ... Published 19 Jul, 2025 07:39am
Pakistan PFA seals multiple food units LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) enforcement teams sealed multiple food units over serious violations of food... Updated 19 Jul, 2025 08:36am
Pakistan PIMA concerned over deteriorating state of public health ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) has expressed deep concern over recent media reports and the... Published 19 Jul, 2025 07:37am
Pakistan Senate clears Criminal Laws (Amend) Bill: Push to end death penalty for specific crimes ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of the Parliament, Friday, passed the Criminal Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, a legislative... Published 19 Jul, 2025 07:35am
Pakistan Climate-resilient agriculture: SAU, FAO agree to expand collaboration HYDERABAD: In a concerted effort to strengthen climate-resilient agriculture and sustainable water use in Sindh, the... Updated 19 Jul, 2025 08:34am
Business & Finance Thar coal mining expansion project: SECMC signs Islamic Facility Agreement with Meezan Bank KARACHI: Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) and Meezan Bank Limited signed an Islamic Facility Agreement to ... Published 19 Jul, 2025 07:32am
Business & Finance SECP directs all PFMs to incorporate KFS in Offering Document ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed all Pension Fund Managers (PFMs) ... Published 19 Jul, 2025 07:30am
Pakistan 18,000 Pakistanis languish in foreign prisons: Senate body criticise ministry’s half-baked efforts ISLAMABAD: A Senate committee was left stunned on Friday after it was revealed that over 18,000 Pakistanis are... Published 19 Jul, 2025 07:28am
Pakistan Sustainable peace solution in terrorism-prone areas: KP govt to take political parties into confidence, formulate strategy PESHAWAR: The 35th meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet was held here on Friday, with Chief Minister Ali Amin... Published 19 Jul, 2025 07:24am
Pakistan WASA directs industrial units to construct septic, silt tanks FAISALABAD: On the instructions of Managing Director Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Sohail Qadir Cheema, notices... Published 19 Jul, 2025 07:21am
Business & Finance Target to achieve $60bn in exports over next 5 years: Ahsan ISLAMAABD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said the government’s... Published 19 Jul, 2025 07:20am
Pakistan Zardari condoles demise of MNA’s father ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the death of the father of Member of... Published 19 Jul, 2025 07:17am
Pakistan CJ IHC forms new administration body ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday, constituted a new administration committee of ... Published 19 Jul, 2025 07:14am
Pakistan Spring 2025 Digital Health Awards: AKU’s digital health solution receives Merit honour KARACHI: The Aga Khan University (AKU) has announced that its innovative digital health solution, the Khyber... Published 19 Jul, 2025 07:13am
Business & Finance APTMA approaches Aurangzeb: Call to issue SRO issuance to impose 18pc sales tax on cotton fibre, yarn, & greige cloth imports ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has approached Finance Minister, Senator Muhammad ... Published 19 Jul, 2025 07:08am
Markets Anti-competitive practices in power sector: CCP raids on offices of four companies suspected of bid rigging in tenders ISLAMABAD: In a major enforcement action to curb anti-competitive practices in the power sector, the Competition... Published 19 Jul, 2025 07:05am
World Blast at Los Angeles sheriff’s facility leaves 3 dead LOS ANGELES: An explosion at a Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department training facility has killed three ... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 18, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (July 19, 2025)... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan PARC chairman sent to judicial remand ISLAMABAD: A local court on Friday sent Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC) Chairman Dr Ghulam Muhammad Ali... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Briefing given to CM Maryam: Monsoon rains: at least 108 killed, 388 injured LAHORE: As many as 108 precious human lives were lost in Punjab during the monsoon out of which 80 people died due ... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Punjab CM, Bangladesh HC for enhancing bilateral cooperation LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met Bangladesh High Commissioner to Pakistan Iqbal Hussain Khan in... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Punjab to distribute loans under ‘livestock card phase-II’ LAHORE: The Punjab government is set to launch the second phase of its livestock card initiative which will see the... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Swift response during rains helps save hundreds of lives: Azma LAHORE: Minister for Information and Culture Punjab Azma Bokhari has said that recent extraordinary rainfall caused... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance Gerry’s Dnata establishes help desk to accept claims from importers LAHORE: Gerry’s dnata, a leading ground handling and cargo services provider, has established a help desk and... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Customs values on import of various heaters fixed ISLAMABAD: Directorate General Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new Customs values on the import of... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan JI stages demos against price hike KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) staged over 100 protest demonstrations across Karachi on Friday against soaring prices... Updated 19 Jul, 2025 08:42am
Pakistan Flash floods, landslides expected: Rain spell, gusty winds, & thunderstorms likely to sweep across country KARACHI: A spell of widespread rain, gusty winds, and thunderstorms is expected to sweep across much of Pakistan in... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Libyan armed forces chief meets naval chief RAWALPINDI: Lieutenant General Saddam Khalifa Haftar, Commander-in-Chief of the Libyan Armed Forces, met with Chief... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Smuggled goods worth Rs41m seized at Mauripur Road KARACHI: The Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) of Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi has seized smuggled... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Qawwals: governor attends funeral prayers KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori attended the funeral prayers of renowned qawwal Ahmad and other martyrs... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan November 26 protest: Court reserves verdict on two cases ISLAMABAD: A local court on Friday reserved its verdict on two cases registered under the Peaceful Assembly and... Updated 19 Jul, 2025 08:39am
Pakistan Crackdown on illegal, unapproved housing societies ISLAMABAD: Chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA) and Chief Commissioner Islamabad Muhammad Ali Randhawa have... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Federal govt notifies grant of compensatory allowance ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday notified grant of compensatory allowance for federal government employees.... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan PMD forecasts more monsoon rains: Rain-related incidents cause 193 deaths, 544 injuries since June 26: NDMA ISLAMABAD: While the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast more widespread monsoon rains countrywide... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Investigations into Pahalgam incident still inconclusive: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Friday said Pakistan has effectively and comprehensively dismantled the concerned... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Print Judges’ transfer: IK challenges order of SC CB ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan on Friday challenged the Constitutional Bench of the... Updated 19 Jul, 2025 08:51am
Pakistan SECP suggests insurance-BISP integration ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed integration of insurance with the... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Pakistan Pakistan, Libya agree to enhance defence ties RAWALPINDI: Pakistan and Libya have agreed to enhance defence cooperation through industrial collaboration and... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Markets Solar Pakistan 2025 kicks off at Multan MULTAN: Solar Pakistan 2025, Region’s largest solar energy exhibition, opened at Railway Officers Club, Multan.... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance FY25 IT, ITeS exports soar to $3.8bn: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja announced that Pakistan’s IT,... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Editorials EOBI expansion and reform EDITORIAL: One of the significant decisions emerging from Wednesday’s meeting of the federal cabinet was the... Updated 19 Jul, 2025 08:09am
Editorials Widening the tax base EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif while chairing a meeting to review progress of reforms in the Federal Board... Updated 19 Jul, 2025 08:06am
Business & Finance Letter to NA Speaker: PBF urges parliament to declare FY26 ‘a year of economic legislation’ KARACHI: In a significant move aimed at spurring private sector growth, the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has ... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance Pak crew stranded: LPG vessel seized in Mozambique over payment row KARACHI: LPG cargo vessel, Gas Falcon, has been seized at Beira Port in Mozambique due to unresolved payment... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance Customs values on import of various heaters fixed ISLAMABAD: Directorate General Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new Customs values on the import of... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance Aurangzeb meets US Secy Commerce ISLAMABAD: A delegation led by Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb held a productive... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance PAC says concerned at rising toll tax ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sub-committee raised serious concerns about exorbitant increase in... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Print June food products’ exports decline 32pc YoY, 37pc MoM ISLAMABAD: Exports of food products showed a decline of 32 per cent in June 2025 on year-on-year basis and 37 per... Updated 19 Jul, 2025 09:18am
Print FY25 seafood exports soar 11.44pc to $465.4m YoY KARACHI: Pakistan’s seafood exports hit a historic high in volume during fiscal year 2024–25, yet the country once... Updated 19 Jul, 2025 09:18am
Print PM seeks private investment in shipping sector ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed authorities to devise a comprehensive plan to attract... Updated 19 Jul, 2025 08:52am
Business & Finance KCCI claims strike call gets ‘historic’ support KARACHI: Chambers’ call for nation-wide strike on July 19 has received historic and record-breaking support, said... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Print Bureaucracy misaligned with global standards: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday issued a stark warning about the country’s civil service, calling... Updated 19 Jul, 2025 09:20am
Print Dar reviews FDI landscape ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, chaired a meeting of the committee... Updated 19 Jul, 2025 08:50am
Print Nepra issues pending notifications for KE tariffs ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has issued pending notifications for... Updated 19 Jul, 2025 08:50am
Print June FCA: CPPA-G seeks 65 paisa negative adjustment ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought negative adjustment of paisa 65 per... Updated 19 Jul, 2025 09:19am
Print Discontinuation of ED collection opposed: KP govt urges Power Division to reconsider decision ISLAMABAD: The federal government’s plan to discontinue the collection of Electricity Duty (ED) has hit another... Updated 19 Jul, 2025 09:19am
Print $2.45bn FDI fetched in FY25 KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) into Pakistan rose by five percent during the last fiscal year (FY25)... Updated 19 Jul, 2025 08:49am
Print PPI framework to be developed by end-June 2026: PBS PBS to soon begin fieldwork for four major surveys ahead of the upcoming NA rebasing to FY26 Updated 19 Jul, 2025 09:22am
Business & Finance PM rolls out plan to accelerate shift to EVs ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday rolled out an ambitious plan to accelerate Pakistan’s shift to... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance C/A posts surplus of over $2bn after 14 years KARACHI: Pakistan’s current account balance recorded a surplus of over 2 billion dollars in the last fiscal year... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance June C/A closes with $328m surplus: advisor ISLAMABAD: Khurram Shahzad, adviser to the finance minister said that country’s Current Account (CA) for June 2025... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance SPI-based inflation slows down ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Index (SPI)-based inflation upward trend slowed down as it increased by 0.38percent... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance Kamal, London Chamber discuss ways to enhance bilateral trade ISLAMABAD: Minister for Commerce, Jam Kamal has held a meeting with the London Chamber of Commerce and Industry... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance IMF eyes revised global forecast, but warns trade tensions still cloud outlook WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund warned on Friday that risks related to trade tensions continue to cloud... Published 19 Jul, 2025 06:12am
Business & Finance PBF writes letter to NA Speaker: Call to declare ongoing fiscal year as ‘Year of Economic Legislation’ KARACHI: In a significant move aimed at spurring private sector growth, the Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has ... Updated 19 Jul, 2025 07:11am
Business & Finance India’s JSW Steel says low priced imports a concern after profit beats estimates India’s top steelmaker JSW Steel flagged concerns of cheaper steel imports on Friday after the company beat... Published 19 Jul, 2025 12:19am
Pakistan Pakistan extends airspace ban on Indian aircraft until August 24 Pakistan has extended the ban on the use of its airspace for Indian-registered aircraft for another month, according... Published 19 Jul, 2025 12:10am
Business & Finance Consensus reached on business community’s demands, says ministry The Ministry of Industries and Production announced on Friday that the government has reached a consensus with... Published 18 Jul, 2025 11:48pm
Pakistan Pakistan says it held productive trade talks in Washington Both sides express satisfaction with progress in enhancing trade, economic ties, Finance ministry says Updated 19 Jul, 2025 12:48am
Markets Gohar says ‘essential to maintain market-based exchange rate’ ISLAMABAD: The country is on track for positive economic development and growth, and any attempt to manipulate the... Published 18 Jul, 2025 11:14pm
Business & Finance India’s IndusInd Bank to consider raising funds IndusInd Bank will consider a proposal to raise funds by issuing long-term bonds at its board meeting on July 23,... Published 18 Jul, 2025 08:52pm
World Hamas says no interim truce without ceasefire deal in current talks Hamas’ armed wing spokesperson said on Friday the group would not agree to an interim truce in the future if a... Published 18 Jul, 2025 08:49pm
Markets TSX flat as investors assess domestic trade updates Canada’s main stock index was subdued on Friday, with gains in utilities offsetting declines in industrials, as... Published 18 Jul, 2025 08:45pm
Technology India’s LTIMindtree aiming for near double-digit revenue growth by end of FY26 BENGALURU: Indian IT services firm LTIMindtree is targeting near double-digit revenue growth by the end of fiscal... Published 18 Jul, 2025 08:42pm
Markets Wheat up 7-10 cents, corn up 3-6, soybeans up 8-12 CHICAGO: The following are U.S. expectations for the resumption of grain and soy complex trading at the Chicago... Published 18 Jul, 2025 08:34pm
World UK, India likely to unveil trade deal next week, including whisky, EVs, textiles, sources say NEW DELHI/LONDON: India and Britain are expected to seal a long-awaited free trade deal next week, two Indian... Published 18 Jul, 2025 08:31pm
World UAE developer Arada seeks $500 million Islamic bond as construction booms DUBAI: United Arab Emirates property firm Arada Developments is seeking up to $500 million from an Islamic bond, or... Published 18 Jul, 2025 08:25pm
Markets Global LNG: Asian spot LNG prices decline on muted demand, high inventories LONDON: Asian spot liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices declined this week due to weaker demand and strong inventories... Published 18 Jul, 2025 08:19pm
Markets Pakistan’s real effective exchange rate hits 21-month low in June 2025 REER index clocks in at 96.61, a level last seen in September 2023 Published 18 Jul, 2025 08:04pm
Technology Pakistan’s IT exports surge to all-time high of $3.8 billion in FY25 Pakistan’s IT exports continued their strong growth trajectory, reaching a record high of $3.8 billion in the... Published 18 Jul, 2025 07:44pm
Business & Finance India’s Reliance quarterly profit surges 78%, tops view Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries beat estimates for quarterly profit on Friday, powered by... Published 18 Jul, 2025 07:42pm
Sports Pakistan sweep India 3-0 to reach Asian U-16 volleyball championship final Pakistan’s U-16 men’s volleyball team continued its remarkable unbeaten run at the 2nd Asian Men’s U-16 Volleyball... Published 18 Jul, 2025 07:13pm
Pakistan At least 109 killed in Punjab monsoon rains since June 25 CM Maryam deploys 15,000 rescuers, 800 boats across Punjab amid rain emergency Published 18 Jul, 2025 06:40pm
Pakistan Pakistan rejects ‘TRF-LeT’ link after US terror designation, calls for objective global CT approach Pakistan on Friday rejected the alleged link between the banned Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) and The Resistance Front... Updated 18 Jul, 2025 10:02pm
Business & Finance India’s Bandhan Bank quarterly profit slumps on higher bad loan provisions Indian private lender Bandhan Bank reported a steeper-than-expected 65% drop in first-quarter profit on Friday, hit... Published 18 Jul, 2025 06:01pm
Markets Copper hits one-week high on Chinese buying, hopes for trade deal LONDON: Copper climbed to a more than one-week high on Friday, driven by Chinese buyers, hopes for a U.S.-China... Published 18 Jul, 2025 05:56pm
Markets Gold price per tola gains Rs2,500 in Pakistan Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Friday in line with their gain in the international market. In the local... Published 18 Jul, 2025 05:46pm
Business & Finance CCP raids transformer material suppliers over suspected bid rigging The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) team raided the offices of four suppliers involved in the provision of... Published 18 Jul, 2025 05:45pm
Markets Abu Dhabi index gains on oil surge, Dubai falls on profit-taking Abu Dhabi index closed higher on Friday, supported by an increase in oil prices after the European Union introduced... Published 18 Jul, 2025 05:42pm
Markets India bonds bound in tight range with fewer cues in sight MUMBAI: Indian government bonds ended largely unchanged on Friday, as traders eased back after a brief rally... Published 18 Jul, 2025 05:37pm
Pakistan Five private firms submit proposals for Gwadar-Gulf ferry service: maritime ministry As part of efforts to enhance regional maritime connectivity, five private companies have submitted proposals to... Published 18 Jul, 2025 05:35pm
Markets India markets regulator proposes several changes to mutual fund rules India’s markets regulator on Friday proposed a series of changes to mutual fund scheme rules, including allowing... Published 18 Jul, 2025 05:35pm
Business & Finance India to issue climate risk disclosure rules for banks in the next few months, sources say India’s central bank is close to finalising rules for banks and financial institutions to disclose and manage risks... Published 18 Jul, 2025 05:31pm
World India’s top think tank recommends easing investment rules for Chinese firms, sources say NEW DELHI: The Indian government’s top think tank has proposed easing rules that de facto require extra scrutiny for... Published 18 Jul, 2025 05:25pm
Markets Indian rupee falls for 2nd straight week as dollar perks up, outflows weigh MUMBAI: The Indian rupee weakened slightly on Friday, falling for a second consecutive week, as the dollar recovered... Published 18 Jul, 2025 05:21pm
Business & Finance India’s JSW Steel beats first-quarter profit view as margins improve India’s JSW Steel reported a bigger-than-expected rise in first-quarter profit on Friday, as easing raw material... Published 18 Jul, 2025 05:17pm