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The great exodus

Editorials

The great exodus

EDITORIAL: In the first quarter of 2025 alone, a staggering 172,000 Pakistanis left the country seeking employment...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 06:40am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (April 18, 2025) and the forecast for Saturday (April 19, 2025)...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Pakistan, Egypt to enhance cooperation in healthcare

Pakistan

Pakistan, Egypt to enhance cooperation in healthcare

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Egypt have decided to enhance bilateral cooperation in the healthcare sector with a specific...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Commuters protest against removal of Jungshahi railway stop

Pakistan

Commuters protest against removal of Jungshahi railway stop

KARACHI: The Pakistan Railways’ abrupt decision to remove the Ghaus Bahauddin Zikria Express stop at Jungshahi...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

SHC extends stay on IRSA certificate for canal construction

Pakistan

SHC extends stay on IRSA certificate for canal construction

KARACHI: Sindh High Court has extended the stay order against the IRSA-issued water availability certificate related...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

ERR determination for FY2025-26: OGRA to evaluate SNGPL plea after conducting detailed review

Business & Finance

ERR determination for FY2025-26: OGRA to evaluate SNGPL plea after conducting detailed review

ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) filed a petition with the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Case for export-led growth

Editorials

Case for export-led growth

EDITORIAL: Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal has once again said all the right things. Speaking at the Karachi Chamber...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

IHC vacates stay order against removal of ATIR chairman

Pakistan

IHC vacates stay order against removal of ATIR chairman

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has vacated the stay order against the removal of chairman, Appellate...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

May 9 mayhem: Cases against IK, Cheema clubbed together

Pakistan

May 9 mayhem: Cases against IK, Cheema clubbed together

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday clubbed May 9 cases of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Two restaurants sealed, Rs400,000 fines imposed

Pakistan

Two restaurants sealed, Rs400,000 fines imposed

LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Friday sealed two restaurants for repeated non-compliance and imposed...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

QWP to move court against Mines and Minerals Bill: Sherpao

Pakistan

QWP to move court against Mines and Minerals Bill: Sherpao

PESHAWAR: Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao on Friday said his party would resist with full...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

FDI in real estate sector: Foreign investor recommends 10-year tax holiday

Business & Finance

FDI in real estate sector: Foreign investor recommends 10-year tax holiday

ISLAMABAD: A leading foreign investor in real estate sector has strongly recommended a ten-year tax holiday for...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

SSUET holds seminar on ‘AI Emerging Technology for Youth Empowerment’

Pakistan

SSUET holds seminar on ‘AI Emerging Technology for Youth Empowerment’

KARACHI: The Department of Computer Science & Information Technology of Sir Syed University of Engineering &...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Minister for business plan to enhance PLIC’s performance

Business & Finance

Minister for business plan to enhance PLIC’s performance

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has expressed dissatisfaction over the performance...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

KP govt to formulate dedicated mountain agri policy

Pakistan

KP govt to formulate dedicated mountain agri policy

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur, a major initiative aimed at promoting...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Four militants killed in Swat IBO

Pakistan

Four militants killed in Swat IBO

ISLAMABAD: In a significant development in the ongoing fight against terrorism, security forces and law enforcement...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Revenue collection targets: FBR instructs field formations to take enforcement action

Business & Finance

Revenue collection targets: FBR instructs field formations to take enforcement action

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has given free-hand to its field formations for taking enforcement...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Terrorist attack in Mehrestan: Mortal remains of eight Pakistanis repatriated to Bahawalpur

Pakistan

Terrorist attack in Mehrestan: Mortal remains of eight Pakistanis repatriated to Bahawalpur

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office (FO) Spokesperson said on Friday that the mortal remains of eight Pakistani nationals,...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Ayub, Aleema urge IHC to step in to end ‘deliberate blockade’

Pakistan

Ayub, Aleema urge IHC to step in to end ‘deliberate blockade’

ISLAMABAD: Tempers flared in the capital on Friday as an enraged Omar Ayub, the opposition leader in the National...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

US Treasuries: Yields tick higher ahead of Easter long weekend

Markets

US Treasuries: Yields tick higher ahead of Easter long weekend

NEW YORK: Yields on US Treasuries edged higher in uneventful pre-holiday trade on Thursday, wrapping up an...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

JGBs mixed in market lull as US starts talks with trade partners

Markets

JGBs mixed in market lull as US starts talks with trade partners

TOKYO: Shorter-dated Japanese government bond yields declined on Friday while super-long yields rose as investors...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

SECP registers 2,757 new companies in March

Business & Finance

SECP registers 2,757 new companies in March

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered a total of 2,757 new companies in...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Severe heatwave may grip Karachi from 20th

Pakistan

Severe heatwave may grip Karachi from 20th

KARACHI: A severe heatwave is expected to grip Karachi Division, with daytime temperatures soaring by 4-6 Celsius...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

SNGPL clarifies propose increase in price for FY-25-26

Markets

SNGPL clarifies propose increase in price for FY-25-26

LAHORE: The proposed average prescribed price for FY 2025-26 is Rs 2,485.72 per MMBTU. Approximately 51 percent of...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Karachi mob kills member of minority community

Pakistan

Karachi mob kills member of minority community

KARACHI: A mob attacked a place of worship of Pakistan’s Qadiani minority community in Karachi on Friday, killing...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Economic progress: PM says enemies feel threatened

Pakistan

Economic progress: PM says enemies feel threatened

ISLAMABAD: In a bold move to reassure the nation, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday declared that the government...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Bilawal steps up his opposition to canal project

Pakistan

Bilawal steps up his opposition to canal project

HYDERABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari addressing a public gathering Friday said...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Sales tax, federal excise: FBR extends date of filing returns

Print

Sales tax, federal excise: FBR extends date of filing returns

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date of submission of Sales Tax and Federal Excise...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

IIAP collects Rs.72.3m in cargo charges

Business & Finance

IIAP collects Rs.72.3m in cargo charges

KARACHI: Islamabad International Airport (IIAP) has achieved a significant milestone in its cargo operations,...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Intercepted registered vehicles: SC tells when defence of lawful excuse becomes indefeasible

Pakistan

Intercepted registered vehicles: SC tells when defence of lawful excuse becomes indefeasible

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court declared that in cases of registered vehicles, if at the time the vehicle being...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Japan to provide $3m to UNHCR to support Afghan refugees

Print

Japan to provide $3m to UNHCR to support Afghan refugees

ISLAMABAD: The government of Japan has decided to provide $3 million to UNHCR to support Afghan refugees and host...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

IHC reserves verdict in fertiliser prices case

Print

IHC reserves verdict in fertiliser prices case

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has reserved its verdict in a case regarding the determination of...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

World Bank seeks alteration in staff security mode of DHP

Print

World Bank seeks alteration in staff security mode of DHP

ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has sought alteration in security mode of staff working on billions of dollars Dasu...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Shipping network welcomed: Pakistan, BD also seek air links resumption

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Shipping network welcomed: Pakistan, BD also seek air links resumption

ISLAMABAD: Recognising connectivity as a priority, Pakistan and Bangladesh have welcomed the launch of direct...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Dar, SCO SG explore ways to boost ties

Print

Dar, SCO SG explore ways to boost ties

ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar received the Secretary General of the...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Dar leaving for Kabul today

Pakistan

Dar leaving for Kabul today

ISLAMABAD: At the invitation of interim Afghan Foreign Minister, Deputy Prime Minister (DPM)/ Foreign Minister,...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Renting property to illegal foreigners to attract stern govt action

Pakistan

Renting property to illegal foreigners to attract stern govt action

ISLAMABAD: The government has decided that strict action will be taken against those people who rent out any movable...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Iran has ‘serious doubts’ over US intentions ahead of talks

World

Iran has ‘serious doubts’ over US intentions ahead of talks

MOSCOW: Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on Friday cast doubt over the intentions of the United States a day...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Exorbitant Hajj fares: CCP recovers Rs10m penalty from PIA

Pakistan

Exorbitant Hajj fares: CCP recovers Rs10m penalty from PIA

ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has recovered a long-standing penalty of Rs 10 million from...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Weekly SPI decreases 0.69pc

Business & Finance

Weekly SPI decreases 0.69pc

ISLAMABAD: The SPI for the current week ended on April 17, 2025 decreased by 0.69percent. Major decrease is observed...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Deal inked with IFC to accelerate e-mobility

Print

Deal inked with IFC to accelerate e-mobility

ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) as a part of World Bank’s...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

4 GPPs ready switching to take-and-pay mode

Print

4 GPPs ready switching to take-and-pay mode

ISLAMABAD: Four Government Power Plants (GPPs) have sought Nepra’s approval to revise their existing ‘take or...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Rs664.62bn out of Rs1.1trn authorised under PSDP

Print

Rs664.62bn out of Rs1.1trn authorised under PSDP

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has authorised a total of Rs664.62 billion...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

PM celebrates 23pc surge in IT exports

Print

PM celebrates 23pc surge in IT exports

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday celebrated a 23 per cent surge in the country’s Information...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Taxation machinery: PM proclaims carrot-and-stick approach

Print

Taxation machinery: PM proclaims carrot-and-stick approach

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has categorically conveyed to the tax machinery that tax officials, who...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 05:45am

Vince, Hasan propel Karachi Kings to commanding 56-run win over Quetta Gladiators

Sports

Vince, Hasan propel Karachi Kings to commanding 56-run win over Quetta Gladiators

Karachi Kings registered a comprehensive 56-run victory over Quetta Gladiators in Match 8 of the HBL PSL X at the...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 01:06am

Hezbollah ‘will not let anyone disarm’ it, says chief

World

Hezbollah ‘will not let anyone disarm’ it, says chief

BEIRUT: Hezbollah “will not let anyone disarm” it, the Lebanese group’s leader Naim Qassem said Friday, as...

Published 19 Apr, 2025 12:30am

Bilawal threatens to withdraw support for govt over canals issue

Pakistan

Bilawal threatens to withdraw support for govt over canals issue

Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday reaffirmed his party’s stance on new canals,...

Updated 19 Apr, 2025 12:59am

Trump says US will soon ‘take a pass’ if no Ukraine deal

World

Trump says US will soon ‘take a pass’ if no Ukraine deal

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump said Friday the United States will “take a pass” on brokering further Ukraine war...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 10:46pm

Discos privatisation: govt to make transaction committee for private sector participation

Business & Finance

Discos privatisation: govt to make transaction committee for private sector participation

Decision taken in 233rd meeting of Privatisation Commission Board

Published 18 Apr, 2025 09:34pm

Trump admin studying option to fire Fed chair Powell: White House

World

Trump admin studying option to fire Fed chair Powell: White House

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump and his administration are studying whether dismissing independent Federal...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 08:56pm

Security forces kill four terrorists in Swat IBO: ISPR

Pakistan

Security forces kill four terrorists in Swat IBO: ISPR

Security forces killed four terrorists during a joint intelligence-based operation (IBO) conducted in Swat district,...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 07:14pm

NDMA issues extreme weather alert for Punjab, Islamabad, northern region

Pakistan

NDMA issues extreme weather alert for Punjab, Islamabad, northern region

The National Disaster Management Authority’s (NDMA) National Emergencies Operation Centre (NEOC) has issued a...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 06:47pm

Gold price per tola decreases Rs300 in Pakistan

Markets

Gold price per tola decreases Rs300 in Pakistan

After hitting record high in the previous session, gold prices decreased in the local market. In Pakistan, gold...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 06:33pm

CCP says recovered Rs10mn penalty from PIA for ‘abusing dominant position’

Markets

CCP says recovered Rs10mn penalty from PIA for ‘abusing dominant position’

Development comes a day after govt announced to seek expressions of interest next week for sale of national carrier

Updated 18 Apr, 2025 08:52pm

FM Dar to leave for much-awaited visit to Kabul on Saturday: FO

Pakistan

FM Dar to leave for much-awaited visit to Kabul on Saturday: FO

Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar will depart on the long-awaited visit to Kabul tomorrow...

Updated 18 Apr, 2025 06:08pm

Pakistan expels over 80,000 Afghans in push ahead of April 30 deadline, adviser says

Pakistan

Pakistan expels over 80,000 Afghans in push ahead of April 30 deadline, adviser says

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expelled over 80,000 Afghan nationals since the end of March, a senior official said on...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:22pm

The one-share marketable lot

Perspectives

The one-share marketable lot

Recently, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) introduced the one-share marketable lot for companies listed on the Stock...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:17pm

UAE markets track oil prices higher

Markets

UAE markets track oil prices higher

Stock exchanges in the United Arab Emirates closed higher on Friday, driven by oil prices that rose on hopes of a...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:15pm

Ukraine PM to visit Washington next week for resource deal talks

World

Ukraine PM to visit Washington next week for resource deal talks

KYIV: Ukraine’s prime minister will visit Washington next week for talks with top US officials aimed at clinching a...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:10pm

Putin’s order not to hit Ukraine energy targets has ‘expired’

World

Putin’s order not to hit Ukraine energy targets has ‘expired’

MOSCOW: A 30-day moratorium on striking Ukrainian energy infrastructure ordered by Russian President Vladimir Putin...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:05pm

No need for big changes at Liverpool, says Slot

Sports

No need for big changes at Liverpool, says Slot

LIVERPOOL: Liverpool manager Arne Slot believes maintaining the squad that is romping towards the Premier League...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:02pm

Samba Bank profit declines over 50% YoY in Jan-Mar 2025

Markets

Samba Bank profit declines over 50% YoY in Jan-Mar 2025

Samba Bank Limited (SBL) posted a decline of 53% in its profit-after-tax (PAT) for the quarter ended March 31, 2025...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 05:00pm

Kyiv receives 909 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers

World

Kyiv receives 909 bodies of Ukrainian soldiers

KYIV: Kyiv said Friday it had received the bodies of hundreds of Ukrainian soldiers killed during battles with...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 04:56pm

Hamas calls for pressure to end Israel’s aid block on Gaza

World

Hamas calls for pressure to end Israel’s aid block on Gaza

GAZA CITY: Hamas on Friday urged the international community to exert immediate pressure to end Israel’s complete...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 04:53pm

US threatens to withdraw from Ukraine talks if no progress

World

US threatens to withdraw from Ukraine talks if no progress

European powers seeking a seat at the table since US President Donald Trump’s shock decision to open talks with Russia to end three-year-old war

Updated 18 Apr, 2025 09:36pm

Italian fashion house Valentino suffers 22% profit drop in 2024

Business & Finance

Italian fashion house Valentino suffers 22% profit drop in 2024

ROME: Italian fashion house Valentino’s operating profit dropped 22% last year, the company said on Friday, as the...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 04:38pm

Iran says nuclear agreement with the US is possible with Russia’s support

World

Iran says nuclear agreement with the US is possible with Russia’s support

MOSCOW: Iran believes that reaching an agreement on the country’s nuclear program is possible and hopes that Russia...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 04:34pm

Palm records third weekly loss, lowest in 28 weeks

Markets

Palm records third weekly loss, lowest in 28 weeks

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed earlier gains, tracking rival oils at Dalian and booked a third...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 04:27pm

Cargo throughput charges: Islamabad airport collects Rs72.3mn in March 2025

Business & Finance

Cargo throughput charges: Islamabad airport collects Rs72.3mn in March 2025

The Islamabad International Airport (IIAP) collected record Rs72.3 million in cargo throughput charges (CTC) during...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 03:19pm

KSE-100 ends 414 points higher as buying persists

Markets

KSE-100 ends 414 points higher as buying persists

The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed the last session of the week, with its benchmark KSE-100 Index gaining 414...

Updated 18 Apr, 2025 06:57pm

Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end; TikTok deal on ice

World

Trump signals tit-for-tat China tariffs may be near end; TikTok deal on ice

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Thursday signaled a potential end to the tit-for-tat tariff hikes between...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 02:50pm

Air taxi venture envisions 10-minute trip from Manhattan to airport

Life & Style

Air taxi venture envisions 10-minute trip from Manhattan to airport

NEW YORK: Aviation startup Archer unveiled Thursday an air taxi venture with United Airlines that it says will one...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 02:04pm

Pakistan’s enemies scared of economic achievements: PM Shehbaz

Pakistan

Pakistan’s enemies scared of economic achievements: PM Shehbaz

Premier says govt's struggle to uproot terrorism from country to continue

Updated 18 Apr, 2025 09:47pm

Gaza rescuers say 15 killed in Israeli strikes

World

Gaza rescuers say 15 killed in Israeli strikes

GAZA CITY: Gaza’s civil defence agency said Friday that 15 people, including 10 from the same family, had been...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 12:42pm

Mulatu Astatke: long journey for the ‘father of Ethio-jazz’

Life & Style

Mulatu Astatke: long journey for the ‘father of Ethio-jazz’

ADDIS ABABA: Mulatu Astatke struggled for decades before his name became associated worldwide with a musical genre...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 12:29pm

Ukraine says pact signed with US is first step towards minerals deal

World

Ukraine says pact signed with US is first step towards minerals deal

KYIV: Ukraine said on Thursday Kyiv and Washington had signed a memorandum as an initial step towards clinching an...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 12:15pm

Netflix signals confidence with upbeat revenue outlook

Life & Style

Netflix signals confidence with upbeat revenue outlook

LOS ANGELES: Netflix executives on Thursday backed the company’s revenue outlook for the year and voiced confidence...

Updated 18 Apr, 2025 01:24pm

Karachi port operations paralysed as transporters’ strike enters 4th day

Markets

Karachi port operations paralysed as transporters’ strike enters 4th day

The Transporters of Goods Association (TGA) has intensified its strike at Karachi ports, halting the movement of...

Updated 18 Apr, 2025 09:47pm

Brazilian Corinthians sack Argentine coach Ramon Diaz

Sports

Brazilian Corinthians sack Argentine coach Ramon Diaz

Brazilian club Corinthians have sacked Argentine coach Ramon Diaz after a dismal season in which they have taken...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 12:05pm

Ekaterina Alexandrova knocks off Mirra Andreeva in Stuttgart

Sports

Ekaterina Alexandrova knocks off Mirra Andreeva in Stuttgart

Ekaterina Alexandrova upset fellow Russian and No. 6 seed Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 6-2 in 65 minutes to reach the Porsche...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 12:03pm

Tokyo champion Hafnaoui banned for 21 months due to whereabouts failures

Sports

Tokyo champion Hafnaoui banned for 21 months due to whereabouts failures

Tokyo Olympics 400 metres freestyle champion Ahmed Hafnaoui has received a 21-month suspension for three whereabouts...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 12:00pm

Apple’s China smartphone shipments slide 9% in first quarter

Technology

Apple’s China smartphone shipments slide 9% in first quarter

BEIJING: Apple’s shipments of smartphones in China slumped 9% in the first quarter from a year earlier and it was...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:53am

South Korean shares set to snap 3-week decline on tariff negotiation hopes

Markets

South Korean shares set to snap 3-week decline on tariff negotiation hopes

The benchmark KOSPI added 6.89 points, or 0.28%, to 2,477.30

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:51am

BOJ will keep raising rates if inflation on track, Governor Ueda says

Business & Finance

BOJ will keep raising rates if inflation on track, Governor Ueda says

TOKYO: Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda said on Friday the central bank will keep raising interest rates if...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:49am

New ‘Star Wars’ movie with Ryan Gosling set for 2027

Life & Style

New ‘Star Wars’ movie with Ryan Gosling set for 2027

LOS ANGELES: Oscar-nominated actor Ryan Gosling will star in a new “Star Wars” film that will reach movie theaters...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:46am

Iron ore set for weekly gain on resilient demand despite Trump tariff shock

Markets

Iron ore set for weekly gain on resilient demand despite Trump tariff shock

BEIJING: Iron ore futures dipped on Friday, but were headed for a weekly gain due to resilient demand, upbeat...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:43am

Gujarat Titans replace injured Phillips with Dasun Shanaka for rest of IPL

Sports

Gujarat Titans replace injured Phillips with Dasun Shanaka for rest of IPL

BENGALURU: Gujarat Titans have added Sri Lankan all-rounder Dasun Shanaka to their squad after New Zealand’s Glenn...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:41am

China’s yuan rises to 2-week high on hopes of de-escalation in US-China tensions

Markets

China’s yuan rises to 2-week high on hopes of de-escalation in US-China tensions

SHANGHAI: China’s yuan strengthened to a more than two-week high against the dollar on Friday, underpinned by broad...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:38am

China stocks edge lower, set to end week flat

Markets

China stocks edge lower, set to end week flat

SHANGHAI: China stocks edged down on Friday and looked set to end the week flat, as the market took a breather...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:36am

China’s March aluminium imports decline

Markets

China’s March aluminium imports decline

SHANGHAI: China’s imports of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products in March fell 10.6% year-on-year to 340,000...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:33am

Shanghai copper gains as Trump signals possible end to China tariff hikes

Markets

Shanghai copper gains as Trump signals possible end to China tariff hikes

Copper prices in Shanghai rose on Friday as a possible end to the tit-for-tat tariff hikes between the US and China...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:28am

India plans to ease nuclear liability laws to attract foreign firms, sources say

World

India plans to ease nuclear liability laws to attract foreign firms, sources say

NEW DELHI: India is planning to ease its nuclear liability laws to cap accident-related penalties on equipment...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:22am

Will Jacks repays Mumbai’s faith with all-round show in IPL win

Sports

Will Jacks repays Mumbai’s faith with all-round show in IPL win

BENGALURU: All-rounder Will Jacks rewarded Mumbai Indians for the faith they showed in him despite a lean spell with...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:15am

With his promises of peace unmet in Gaza and Ukraine, Trump may find Iran just as tough

World

With his promises of peace unmet in Gaza and Ukraine, Trump may find Iran just as tough

WASHINGTON: With his campaign promises unfulfilled to quickly bring peace to Gaza and Ukraine, US President Donald...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:11am

JGBs mixed in market lull as US starts talks with trade partners

Markets

JGBs mixed in market lull as US starts talks with trade partners

TOKYO: Shorter-dated Japanese government bond yields declined on Friday while super-long yields rose as investors...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:04am

Malaysia’s economy grew 4.4% y/y in Q1, exports to US surge in March

Business & Finance

Malaysia’s economy grew 4.4% y/y in Q1, exports to US surge in March

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia’s economy grew 4.4% in the first quarter of 2025 from a year earlier and the country’s...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 11:01am

Russian missile attack kills one, wounds 112 in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, officials say

World

Russian missile attack kills one, wounds 112 in Ukraine’s Kharkiv, officials say

KHARKIV: A Russian missile attack on Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv killed one man inside his home and...

Updated 18 Apr, 2025 11:15pm

Hamas says it is ready to release all remaining hostages for an end to Gaza war

World

Hamas says it is ready to release all remaining hostages for an end to Gaza war

CAIRO: Hamas wants a comprehensive deal to end the war in Gaza and swap all Israeli hostages for Palestinians jailed...

Updated 18 Apr, 2025 03:27pm

Deputy sheriff’s son kills two at Florida State University, police say

World

Deputy sheriff’s son kills two at Florida State University, police say

A deputy sheriff’s son killed two people and wounded four others at Florida State University on Thursday before he...

Published 18 Apr, 2025 10:50am

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Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 18	280.70
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 18	280.45
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 17	142.33
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 17	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 17	1.33
Euro to USD / Apr 17	1.14
UK LIBOR % / Apr 17	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 17	5,282.70
India Sensex / Apr 17	78,553.20
Nasdaq / Apr 17	16,286.45
Hang Seng / Apr 17	21,395.14
FTSE 100 / Apr 17	8,275.66
Dow Jones / Apr 17	39,142.23
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 17	21,205.86
France CAC40 / Apr 17	7,285.86
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 18	34,730.28

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 17	64.68
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 17	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 17	300,068
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 17	3,326.85
Cotton US¢/pound / Apr 17	67.13
Petrol/Litre / Apr 19	254.63
Diesel/Litre / Apr 19	258.64

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
PICIC Ins.Ltd. / Apr 18 PICIC Insurance Limited(PIL)	3.45 ▲ 1 (40.82%)
Universal Ins. / Apr 18 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	10.37 ▲ 1 (10.67%)
Oilboy Energy / Apr 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	10.91 ▲ 1 (10.09%)
Popular Islamic / Apr 18 Popular Islamic Modaraba(PIM)	13.70 ▲ 1.25 (10.04%)
Bunnys Limited / Apr 18 Bunnys Limited(BNL)	26.91 ▲ 2.45 (10.02%)
Safe Mix Con.Lt / Apr 18 Safe Mix Concrete Limited(SMCPL)	18.11 ▲ 1.65 (10.02%)
Nimir Resins / Apr 18 Nimir Resins Limited(NRSL)	46.70 ▲ 4.25 (10.01%)
S.S.Oil / Apr 18 S.S.Oil Mills Limited(SSOM)	269.05 ▲ 24.46 (10%)
Pak Gulf Leasing / Apr 18 Pak-Gulf Leasing Company Limited(PGLC)	24.08 ▲ 2.19 (10%)
Indus Dyeing / Apr 18 Indus Dyeing & Manufacturing Co. Limited(IDYM)	129.98 ▲ 11.82 (10%)

Stock	Price
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	0.58 ▼ -0.49 (-45.79%)
Shaheen Ins. / Apr 18 Shaheen Insurance Company Limited(SHNI)	5.80 ▼ -1.37 (-19.11%)
Century Ins. / Apr 18 Century Insurance Company Limited(CENI)	41.20 ▼ -8.62 (-17.3%)
Escorts Bank / Apr 18 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	5.90 ▼ -0.94 (-13.74%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Apr 18 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7.40 ▼ -0.89 (-10.74%)
Crescent Fib. / Apr 18 Crescent Fibres Limited(CFL)	45.25 ▼ -5 (-9.95%)
Zephyr Textile / Apr 18 Zephyr Textiles Limited(ZTL)	11.26 ▼ -1.22 (-9.78%)
Idrees Tex. / Apr 18 Idrees Textile Mills Limited(IDRT)	17.20 ▼ -1.85 (-9.71%)
Suraj Cotton / Apr 18 Suraj Cotton Mills Limited(SURC)	119.01 ▼ -12.62 (-9.59%)
Trust Sec.& Brok. / Apr 18 Trust Securities & Brokerage Limited(TSBL)	12.65 ▼ -1.32 (-9.45%)

Stock	Volume
Sui South Gas / Apr 18 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	38,207,702 ▲ 1.49
Pak Int.Bulk / Apr 18 Pakistan International Bulk Terminal(PIBTL)	30,924,422 ▲ 0.19
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 18 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	22,825,989 ▲ 0.07
Cnergyico PK / Apr 18 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	17,207,672 ▼ -0.01
Maple Leaf Cement / Apr 18 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	12,780,505 ▲ 0.93
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 18 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	11,578,802 ▲ 0
Pak Elektron / Apr 18 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	10,988,493 ▼ -0.53
Habib Bank / Apr 18 Habib Bank Limited(HBL)	9,338,304 ▼ -5.73
Oilboy Energy(R) / Apr 18 Oilboy Energy Limited(R)(OBOYR2)	9,054,335 ▼ -0.49
B.O.Punjab / Apr 18 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	8,925,360 ▼ -0.09

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