Energy Gas theft: SSGC removes 2,671 illegal connections KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company’s Security Services and Counter Gas Theft Operations (SS&CGTO) and Customer... Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:16am
Industry Global labour, environmental standards: ‘Compliance a must for economic potential, maintaining GSP+’ ISLAMABAD: Ensuring compliance with international labour and environmental standards is not only a matter of... Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:14am
Energy OGDCL enhances oil production from Kunnar Oil Field in Hyderabad ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on Thursday announced a significant enhancement in oil... Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:12am
Bilawal assails federal govt for making ‘unilateral decisions’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Thursday, strongly criticised the... Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:11am
Senate panel requests Aurangzeb to halt FBR’s car ‘venture’ ISLAMABAD: Senator Saleem Mandviwalla, Chairman Standing Committee on Finance & Revenue, has requested the... Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:08am
Prisons housing 102,026 inmates against capacity of 65,811 ISLAMABAD: The overcrowded prisons in the country are housing 102,026 prisoners in 116 jails and prisons having an... Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:06am
Contempt notice against SC additional registrar: hearing held ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) told a two-judge bench that in contempt jurisdiction it cannot... Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:04am
Companies HBL reinforces commitment to sustainability with 2023 Impact Report KARACHI: Upholding the ethos of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), HBL believes that impact &... Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:02am
Forces kill six terrorists at Afghan border: ISPR RAWALPINDI: Security forces thwarted an infiltration attempt at the Pak-Afghan border, killing six terrorists, the... Published 24 Jan, 2025 08:01am
Tarar terms Bill significant move towards ensuring protection of journalists ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information, Attaullah Tarar, on Thursday, termed the PECA Amendment Bill a... Published 24 Jan, 2025 07:57am
Asif, Bilawal appointed members of Selection Board ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari have been... Published 24 Jan, 2025 07:56am
Toshakhana-II reference: IHC rejects IK-Bushra plea ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founder Imran Khan and his spouse... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:57am
South Asia Bangladesh’s high growth under ousted PM Hasina was ‘fake’: Yunus DAVOS: The head of Bangladesh’s interim government, Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus, said on Thursday that his... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Kremlin ready for ‘mutually respectful’ Trump talks MOSCOW: The Kremlin said Thursday it saw nothing new in US President Donald Trump’s calls for Russia to end its... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 23, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (January 24, 2025)... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
South Asia Five in India sentenced to death for gang rape and murder RAIPUR: A court in India has sentenced five men to death for the gruesome gang rape and murder of a teenager as well... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Gaza ceasefire President Trump has expressed doubt that the Israel-Gaza ceasefire will hold, stating, “That’s not our war;... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 07:50am
Balochistan students: Punjab CM vows to give away Honhaar scholarship LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif met a delegation of 50 students from Balochistan Residential... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Karachi stadium enclosures to be named after Afridi & Younis LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is learnt to have decided to honour cricket legends Shahid Afridi and ... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
PFA launches online food safety training programme for women LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Thursday introduced an innovative online food safety training programme... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
PPP advocates greater press freedom to eliminate fake news ‘culture’: Sharjeel KARACHI: Senior Minister of Sindh, Sharjeel Inam Memon, has stated that this is the era of information and... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Orangi Town pilot project: All land records will be computerised: mayor KARACHI: Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab, has said that all land records in the Orangi Town pilot project ... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Visit to AFIC-NIHD: Aseefa appreciates Chinese support in health sector RAWALPINDI: First Lady Aseefa Bhutto Zardari visited the Armed Forces Institute of Cardiology and National Institute... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
CDA, RDA came down hard over growing pollution, contamination in Rawal Dam ISLAMABAD: Highlighting the alarming rise in waterborne diseases, with 93 per cent of diarrhoea cases among children... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
JCP, LC and SJC: CJP forms body for selection of secretaries ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Pakistan Yahya Afridi formed committee for the selection of secretaries Judicial... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Health facilities: Importance of balancing population, resources highlighted ISLAMABAD: The government will leave no stone unturned in providing best possible health facilities to the citizens... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
‘Dhee Rani Programme’: Mass wedding held in Bahawalpur LAHORE: As many as 43 mass weddings were organized in Bahawalpur as part of the Punjab “Dhee Rani Programme”.... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Victims of housing society scams: NAB initiates distribution of allotment letters, cheques LAHORE: Chairman, National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Lt. Gen Nazir Ahmed (retd), attended a special ceremony at... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Pakistan, Asia-Pacific region: NDMA chief underscores profound impacts of climate change ISLAMABAD: The Chairman of Pakistan’s National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Lt Gen Inam Haider Malik, has... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Over 1800 children undergo successful heart surgeries LAHORE: Over 1800 children have undergone successful heart surgeries under the Chief Minister’s Children’s Heart... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Talks with govt: PML-N Senator asks PTI to reassess its decision ISLAMABAD: Expressing disappointment over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s decision to quit the ongoing talks, the... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
PU suspends six activists of IJT LAHORE: The Punjab University administration has suspended six activists of the Islamic Jamiat Talba involved in... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Rs240m allocated to align Lahore Museum with global standards LAHORE: The Punjab government, in collaboration with Unesco, has developed a comprehensive plan to transform the... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
‘Community service’ ordered: TikToker convicted for possessing lion cub unlawfully LAHORE: A special judicial magistrate on Thursday convicted a TikToker Rajab Ali Butt for possessing a lion cub... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
WPC supports legislation for legal age for marriage ISLAMABAD: The Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) on Thursday advocated legislation to establish 18 years as the... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
FO denies Kabul’s allegations of supporting ISIS ISLAMABAD: Terming the accusations baseless, the Foreign Office (FO) on Thursday dismissed Afghanistan’s false... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:39am
Afghans in Pakistan awaiting US resettlement feel betrayal after Trump order ISLAMABAD: A decision by President Donald Trump’s administration to halt visa processing for refugees has caused... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 06:47am
PTI-govt talks are off ISLAMABAD: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, on Wednesday, called off... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
PECA Amendment Bill approved by NA ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Thursday approved the Prevention of The Electronic Crimes (Amendment) Act, 2025... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Media body to move court KARACHI: The Joint Action Committee has out rightly rejected the controversial PECA act amendment bill. The JAC... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
PTI stages walkout ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) staged a walkout from the National Assembly on Thursday in... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
NTC Appellate Tribunal: ECC directs ministry to expedite formation ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has directed the Ministry of Law and Justice to expedite the... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:37am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (January 23, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (January 23, 2025). ======================================= Offset... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (January 23, 2025)... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (January 23, 2025).... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (January 23, 2025).... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (January 23, 2025). ======================== Open Bid... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (January 23, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Bureaucracy in the age of AI: A paradigm shift We live in an era of immense technological and fiscal challenges, where the convergence of artificial intelligence... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 07:43am
US versus China: the battle for rare earth dominance During Scott Bessent’s confirmation hearing for US Treasury Secretary before the Senate Finance Committee,... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 07:47am
Letters Imran Khan and Anna Hazare Former premier and founder of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has said that neither he nor his spouse... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 07:53am
Serious issues in Punjab govt’s stimulus programmes The Punjab government has recently announced two stimulus programmes for the people of the province in an overall... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 07:40am
Trump’s ‘America first’ vow The United States witnessed a historic moment on January 20, 2025, as Donald John Trump took the oath of highest... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 07:38am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: What actually constitutes misinformation? “So misinformation will be punishable…” “Just one question: what constitutes misinformation?”... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Energy K-E holds over 40 ‘Customer Facilitation Camps’ since Jan KARACHI: Karachi-Electric (KE) has organised more than 40 Customer Facilitation Camps since the beginning of January... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Stocks Nikkei rides tech boost to two-week high TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose on Thursday as SoftBank Group and other technology stocks tracked their ... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Stocks China stocks edge up on Beijing’s plan for insurers HONG KONG: Chinese stocks ended slightly higher on Thursday, supported by the financial sector, while Hong Kong... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Stocks European stocks rise on Trump’s Davos speech FRANKFURT: European shares closed higher on Thursday, buoyed by President Donald Trump’s address to the World... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Stocks S&P 500 near all-time high with focus on earnings NEW YORK: The benchmark S&P 500 rose to a near all-time high on Thursday, as investors assessed a mixed bag of... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Energy Oil prices held down by Trump tariff uncertainty NEW YORK: Oil prices were little changed on Thursday, maintaining almost all of the previous session’s losses on... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Cotton & Textile Moderate business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (January 23, 2025)... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Rates Activities of Port Qasim KARACHI: A total of twelve ships were engaged at PQA berths during the last 24 hours, out of them four ships, CMA ... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Energy US natural gas prices steady as market waits for federal storage report NEW YORK: US natural gas futures held steady as the market waited for direction from a federal report expected to... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Rates Stock market roars back KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday closed on a positive note on the back of fresh buying, mainly by local... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Middle East Qatar drafting new laws aimed at boosting foreign investment DOHA: Qatar plans to introduce three new laws as part of a sweeping review of legislation designed to make the Gulf... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Bloomberg to fund UN climate body after US withdrawal WASHINGTON: Billionaire entrepreneur Michael Bloomberg announced on Thursday that his foundation will step in to ... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Sindh’s public-private partnership success EDITORIAL: The recent reduction in infant mortality rates in Sindh stands as a testament to the potential of... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 07:35am
Non-filers in focus: don’t bite off more… EDITORIAL: The government is proposing the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024, which introduces a new category of... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 07:33am
Pakistani envoy says investors can register companies with or without Saudi sponsors FAISALABAD: Pakistan should maximize the export potential of Saudi Arabia particularly in agriculture, textile,... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Commodities Gold slips as traders await clarity on Trump’s policies NEW YORK: Gold prices dipped on Thursday after hitting a near three-month high in the previous session, while market... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Commodities Palm oil lower on weak rival oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower for a second straight session on Thursday, dragged down by weakness... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Commodities Copper prices dented by profit-taking LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Thursday as investors locked in profits from a recent rally, awaiting further... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures rise on supply woes SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber ticked up for a third straight session on Thursday as worsening weather in Thailand... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 37.760... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Commodities Iron ore rangebound amid China support SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures traded in a narrow range on Thursday, as investors weighed fresh initiatives by top... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Commodities Vietnam coffee prices rise despite slow trade ahead of holiday HANOI: Vietnam coffee prices inched up this week in line with a surge in London prices, although traders said that... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Commodities Chicago soybeans lower PARIS/BEIJING: Chicago soybean futures ticked down on Thursday, consolidating below a six-month peak while traders... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Debt servicing pushes forex reserves down $261m KARACHI: Pakistan’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves fell by $261.6 million during last week due to external... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Letter written to Naqvi: Foreign investors face security clearance roadblock: PTBA KARACHI: The government has reportedly started rejecting the security clearance of foreign investors. The Pakistan... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:13am
JCP approves 12 names as SHC additional judges ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Thursday approved 12 names for their appointment as the... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 08:44am
OICCI briefed about Uraan plan: Govt reaffirms commitment to private sector engagement KARACHI: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal reaffirmed the government’s... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:41am
Affordable housing projects: Govt to announce major incentives for finance access ISLAMABAD: The government is planning to announce major incentives for granting access to finance for affordable... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 08:48am
Meeting with PBA team: Economic growth back on track after 2018 hiatus: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said after attaining economic stability, the government has... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 08:44am
Aurangzeb attends IGWEL session DAVOS: On the sideline of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos, Minister of Finance Muhammad... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:14am
Ministries told to submit FY26 budget proposals ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has sought budget proposals for the Federal Budget 2025-26... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 02:47pm
$20bn CPF an indicative figure: World Bank Proposed Country Partnership Framework to run up to 10 years—with a Performance and Learning Review (PLR) in fiscal year 2030 Updated 24 Jan, 2025 09:34am
Companies CNN to cut jobs by 6pc amid digital push WASHINTON: Warner Bros Discovery-owned CNN will lay off about 6 percent of its workforce as the TV news outlet... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Companies Manufacturing of robotic agri equipment: Chinese company to set up plant in Punjab LAHORE: China’s AI Force Tech Company will establish a plant in Punjab to manufacture robotic agricultural... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
BMP says disappointed by ‘poor’ performance of FPCCI leadership LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP), the opposition... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Banks can’t auction joint Khata properties without demarcation of land LAHORE: Banks cannot auction joint Khata properties without demarcation of land. A higher appellate forum has set... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 06:58am
Industry LCCI launches ‘innovative’ online membership renewal system LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has launched an innovative online membership renewal system... Updated 24 Jan, 2025 07:02am
PSW designated as FBR’s technology partner for WeBOC System ISLAMABAD: In a significant move aimed at digitalizing customs clearance processes, the Federal Board of Revenue and... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Companies FFC partners with Adamjee Insurance to introduce crop protection KARACHI: Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC), Pakistan’s leading fertilizer manufacturer, announced its... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am
Industry All unlisted SECP firms directed to upload annual audited statements thru FPUC ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan has directed all unlisted SECP licenced companies to... Published 24 Jan, 2025 06:26am