Companies Advanced AI solutions: Aleria partners with Fauji Foundation RAWALPINDI: Aleria, the leading C-level AI platform, is pleased to announced a strategic partnership with Fauji... Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:31am
Industry Ban on early sowing of rice: Agriculture Republic highlights loopholes in seed companies’ role LAHORE: Welcoming the Punjab’s move to ban early sowing of rice nurseries or having two crops a season, the... Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:27am
Industry Import from China: New customs values issued on 18 types of LED rechargeable lights, torches ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has issued new customs values on the import of 18... Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:21am
Industry Clutch facing & brake lining: New customs values on import of ‘friction’ material of vehicles fixed ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has fixed new customs values on the import of friction... Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:19am
UAE FM speaks to Dar ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar received a phone call from UAE... Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:17am
Companies Payoneer, Meezan Bank partner to enhance cross-border payments for SMBs KARACHI: Payoneer has partnered with Meezan Bank to enhance cross border payments for Pakistani Small and... Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:15am
Agriculture and Allied 25 types of agri machinery will be available on rent: Minister LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced a significant initiative under the chief minister’s high-tech ... Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:13am
399,205 low-income families delivered pay orders LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore Division Zayed Bin Maqsood has said that 399,205 low-income families are being delivered... Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:10am
Amjad Parvaiz takes charge as AG Punjab LAHORE: Newly appointed Advocate General of Punjab (AGP) Amjad Parvaiz on Wednesday took charge of his office. The... Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:08am
Authorities directed to digitise polio data ISLAMABAD: Expressing his determination to rid the country of poliovirus, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday... Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:07am
Industry Call to empower women through digital safety, financial independence ISLAMABAD: In today’s digital world, access to technology is a key driver of economic and social progress. Yet,... Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:06am
CERP launches Femtech Innovation Hub at LUMS to transform women’s healthcare LAHORE: In a major step towards transforming women’s healthcare in Pakistan, the Centre for Economic Research in... Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:03am
Depts told to simplify process of NoC issuance LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid Akhtar Zaman has directed all the government departments to simplify the ... Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:02am
Promotion of gaming, esports education: HP, NASTP launch HP Gaming Garage Lab in Pakistan KARACHI: To boost gaming ecosystem in Pakistan Hewlett-Packard and National Aerospace Science and Technology Park... Published 06 Mar, 2025 08:00am
Energy IESCO recovers Rs6.21bn from defaulters ISLAMABAD: During the holy month of Ramazan, the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has continued its strict... Published 06 Mar, 2025 07:58am
IMF mission visits IBA Karachi to discuss economic growth KARACHI: A delegation from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) visited the Institute of Business Administration... Published 06 Mar, 2025 07:55am
Companies JazzCash, KTrade partner to democratize stock investments KARACHI: JazzCash has partnered with KTrade to provide millions of Pakistanis with seamless access to stock trading... Published 06 Mar, 2025 07:54am
Inflation, governance issues: JI to stage ‘Million March’ after Eid: Monem KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi Chief, Monem Zafar on Wednesday announced that the party will stage a “Million... Published 06 Mar, 2025 07:53am
Maulana Hamid-ul-Haq: JIT being formed to probe attack: Gandapur PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Ali Amin Khan Gandapur has said that a Joint Investigation Team (JIT) is being formed to... Published 06 Mar, 2025 07:51am
KP govt accuses centre of non serious approach towards terrorism PESHAWAR: Advisor to KP CM on Information and Public Relations, Barrister Dr Mohammad Ali Saif has accused the... Published 06 Mar, 2025 07:49am
Companies M Ali Tabba inaugurates Lucky Investments Ltd Head Office KARACHI: Mohammad Ali Tabba, Chairman Lucky Investment Limited, inaugurated Head Office of Lucky Investments Limited... Published 06 Mar, 2025 07:47am
Health & Wellness Obesity, diet related NCDs on alarming rise in country ISLAMABAD: The overweight, obesity and diet related Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) are on alarming rise in... Published 06 Mar, 2025 07:44am
Industry Pak-Ethiopia Business Forum organized LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FPCCI), in collaboration with the Embassy of... Published 06 Mar, 2025 07:42am
Pakistan, Bangladesh agree to boost bilateral ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Additional Foreign Secretary (Asia and Pacific), Ambassador Imran Ahmed Siddiqui, held key... Published 06 Mar, 2025 07:39am
Forbes Technology Council: Pakistani-origin Mehwish selected as member KARACHI: Pakistani-origin Mehwish Salman Ali has been selected as a member in the Forbes Technology Council. She is... Published 06 Mar, 2025 07:38am
Sisi’s initiative: Pakistan supports AL’s endorsement ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed his support on Wednesday for Arab League’s endorsement of... Updated 06 Mar, 2025 09:03am
A generation adrift Wars are not always fought on battlefields; some battles are waged within societies, silently corroding their... Published 06 Mar, 2025 07:18am
Recalibrating policies: a strategic imperative for growth and stability Pakistan’s economy is slowly picking up pace, with fiscal consolidation under the International Monetary Fund ... Published 06 Mar, 2025 07:10am
Trump-Putin duo all set to humiliate Europe Donald Trump wants the Russia-Ukraine war to end as soon as possible. However, the President of Ukraine, along with... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:59am
A requiem for USAID The USAID tap has run dry, and its disbandment has sent tremors around the globe. The freeloaders in the developing... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:56am
Nutritious Sehar Iftar In the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims around the world prepare themselves for fasting, reflection, and spiritual... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:49am
Middle East Doha rejects Israeli probe linking Qatari aid to Hamas attack DOHA: Qatar on Wednesday rebuffed what it said were “false accusations” by Israel’s domestic security agency... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
IS militant’s arrest: In his address to Congress, Trump speaks of Pak help WASHINGTON: An Islamic State operative who allegedly planned the 2021 suicide bombing outside Kabul airport during... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
PM praises Trump ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday expressed gratitude to US President Donald Trump for... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Anti-terror co-op reaffirmed: Dar receives phone call from US NSA Waltz ISLAMABAD: In a major development since Trump Administration took the reins in the United States, Islamabad and the... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Children, soldiers among 18 killed in Bannu attack PESHAWAR: Thirteen civilians and five soldiers were martyred when suicide bombers drove two explosive-laden cars ... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Rates PSX rangebound KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) witnessed a rangebound session on Wednesday, ultimately closed on a... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Removal of GST on POL products: Oil refineries seek minister’s intervention ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s oil refineries have called on Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb to urgently... Updated 06 Mar, 2025 04:08pm
Coal procurement: PRCA voices its reservations about Nepra panel’s findings ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Regional Coal Association (PRCA) has raised concerns regarding the committee’s report on... Updated 06 Mar, 2025 09:00am
GIS (CDC) as collateral: SBP unveils MFFs access mechanism for IBIs Market value of GIS (CDC) used as collateral to be determined using their respective revaluation rates published by FMAP Updated 06 Mar, 2025 02:17pm
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (March 05, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (March 05, 2025). ======================================= Offset... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (March 05, 2025)... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (March 05, 2025).... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (March 05, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
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 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (March 05, 2025) and the forecast for Thursday (March 06, 2025)... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Money & Banking NBP announces highest-ever 80pc dividend payout, pre-tax profit of Rs56.7bn KARACHI: The Board of Directors of National Bank of Pakistan (“NBP” or “the Bank”) convened on February 28,... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Money & Banking Accord signed: Mastercard to help Mashreq launch itself as digital bank in Pakistan KARACHI: Mastercard has signed a multi-year strategic agreement with Mashreq to support its launch as a digital bank... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Industry BMA calls for fresh KCCI elections within 60 days KARACHI: The Businessmen Alliance on Wednesday called for fresh polls in KCCI within 60 days, citing the decision of... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
KTBA requests FBR chairman to appoint commissioner for CTO Zone–II KARACHI: The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has requested the chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Deposits on pre-determined RoR: LHC upholds SECP bench’s order against stock broker ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has upheld an order of the Appellate Bench of Securities and Exchange... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Companies PTA, Huawei sign MoU ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and Huawei have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Energy Brent down 3pc after hitting 3-year low HOUSTON: Global benchmark Brent was down nearly 3% on Wednesday, recovering slightly from a three-year low hit... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate unchanged on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton analyst... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (March 05, 2025)... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 149,085 tonnes of cargo comprising 101,418 tonnes of import cargo and 47,667... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 51.126 billion... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Commodities Gold falls slightly amid tariffs uncertainty NEW YORK: Gold prices declined slightly on Wednesday amid uncertainty over the tariffs announced by US President... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil higher JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher in early trade on Wednesday, after two sessions of losses, ... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Commodities US copper surges on tariff concerns LONDON: US copper prices jumped on Wednesday as worries about the US import tariffs widened, while China’s fresh... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Commodities Chicago grains recover PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago corn, soybeans and wheat rose on Wednesday, recovering from multi-week lows, as indications... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Stocks Indian benchmarks rise most in a month on IT, metals boost MUMBAI: Indian benchmarks rose the most in a month on Wednesday, powered by IT and metal stocks, a day after the... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Stocks China, HK shares rise as Beijing vows more support HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong shares rose on Wednesday after Beijing set an ambitious economic growth target and... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Stocks European shares recover after Germany agrees to debt rules overhaul FRANKFURT: European shares bounced back on Wednesday from steep declines logged in the previous session with German... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Stocks Wall St edges higher on hopes of tariff reprieve NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose in choppy trading on Wednesday, as investors hoped for a delay in US ... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Indonesian rupiah, ringgit gain BENGALURU: Indonesia led gains in largely firmer Asian equities and currencies on Wednesday, while the US dollar... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares end higher COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Wednesday, aided by materials and information technology stocks. The ... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Money & Banking Euro rises to four-month high NEW YORK: The euro hit four month highs on Wednesday against the US dollar, as Europe’s growth prospects improved... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
China ramps up stimulus to guard economy from changes ‘unseen in a century’ BEIJING: China unlocked more fiscal stimulus on Wednesday, promising greater efforts to support consumption and... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Pope’s illness spreads doubt at Vatican VATICAN CITY: St Peter’s Square is bustling, but behind the Vatican’s walls, activities have slowed as the... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
‘America is back,’ Trump declares in divisive Congress speech WASHINGTON: Donald Trump declared “America is back” Tuesday in his first address to Congress since returning to... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Panama president says Trump ‘lying’ about reclaiming canal PANAMA CITY: Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino on Wednesday accused his US counterpart Donald Trump of... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Tesla sales fall in Germany after Musk backs far right BERLIN: Tesla sales in Germany recorded another drop last month, official data showed Wednesday, after billionaire... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Malaysia signs deal with Arm to bolster chip ambitions KUALA LUMPUR: British chip giant Arm Holdings signed an agreement with Malaysia on Wednesday to bolster the ... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Letters Palestinians fear famine over Israel’s aid blockade How ironic it is that Israel has stepped up its aggression against the Palestinians in the Gaza Strip soon after the... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Yes, inflation is falling EDITORIAL: Consumer Price index (CPI) declined to 1.4 percent in February prompting Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif as... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Flood aid corruption EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s governance failures are often laid bare in times of crisis, and nowhere is this more ... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Trump Trade in retreat? It’s still early days, of course, but it seems the so-called Trump Trade is already unraveling, and with it, many of... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
CM Maryam vows to build 0.5m houses in five years LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif chaired a special meeting, to review issues related to 3-Marla ... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
‘Ramazan Package’: Punjab CM irked by ‘extortion’ of money from beneficiaries LAHORE: On the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif, strict action has been taken against those ... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
FPCCI demands 5pc cut in policy rate at one single stroke KARACHI: Atif Ikram Sheikh, President FPCCI, has apprised that the business, industry and trade community of... Updated 06 Mar, 2025 09:05am
Commodities Gold prices soar KARACHI: Gold prices further soared on Wednesday, reflecting the international market uptrend, traders said. The... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Industry Ahsan for greater participation of private sector, skilled workforce ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal emphasised that... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
DRAP issues ‘recall alert’ for number of spurious pharma products ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP) has issued an immediate recall alert for a number of... Updated 06 Mar, 2025 09:29am
Companies Silkbank partners with Defence Raya Golf & Country Club LAHORE: Silkbank has entered into a strategic partnership with Defence Raya Golf & Country Club, bringing... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Trump did follow us in some respects “Was it a coincidence or did Trump addressed Congress and itemized his achievements since his inauguration on 20... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
PDP for avoiding water shortage, load shedding in Ramazan KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party Vice Chairman Abdul Hakim Quaid has said that water shortage and load shedding of... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Professional Clearing Members Regulations 2020: SECP notifies draft amendments ISLAMABAD: The appointment, renewal and termination of services of the chief executive officer of a professional... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Sindh govt empowers low-income households with solar energy: Murad KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the Sindh government has begun distributing Solar... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Tax dept do not treat receipts of software as royalties under DTTs LAHORE: The income tax department has failed to treat the receipts under the software lease agreement as royalties... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Industry TDAP facilitates Chinese delegation KARACHI: On the recommendation of TIO Beijing, TDAP’s Textile & Leather Division facilitated the visit of a... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
South Asia Opposition unites against Modi’s plan to redefine constituencies NEW DELHI: India’s opposition party politicians in the southern states met on Wednesday to protest plans by Prime... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Investment in SEZs: BoI and UAE’s IFZA ink MoU ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BoI) Pakistan and International Free Zones Authority (IFZA) of United Arab... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
SC requisitions services of PD official ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has requisitioned the services of Syed Zakria Ali Shah, additional secretary, Power... Updated 06 Mar, 2025 09:28am
USA US board reinstates thousands of fired USDA employees WASHINGTON: A US board that reviews the firings of federal employees on Wednesday ordered the US Department of... Published 06 Mar, 2025 06:42am
Articles 4, 9, and 10A: Civilians cannot be tried by military courts, SC told ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was told that in the presence of Articles 4, 9, and 10A of the Constitution, there... Updated 06 Mar, 2025 09:03am
Rs312bn GST row: PAC refers audit paras back to FBR wing ISLAMABAD: In an attempt to tighten the noose around the black sheep, the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of... Updated 06 Mar, 2025 02:47pm