Air Punjab and the Bullet Train The spirit of hard work and dedication to public service is a legacy Maryam Nawaz has proudly inherited. Her father,... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 07:42am
Industry Joint IGC ends: Important protocols, MoUs inked with Kazakhstan ISLAMABAD: The session of Pakistan-Kazakhstan Joint Intergovernmental Commission (IGC) on trade, economic,... Published 30 Apr, 2025 07:01am
Money & Banking Quarter ended Mar 31st: Allied Bank posts Rs17.315bn PBT LAHORE: Allied Bank posted markup income of Rs. 71,647 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2025. This represents... Published 30 Apr, 2025 06:59am
Sindh govt decides to unify online taxi services under one system KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to unify all online taxi services operating in Karachi under a single... Published 30 Apr, 2025 06:58am
Commodities Gold prices rebound KARACHI: After days of slump, gold rebounded with significant gains on Tuesday, as the global market surpassed ... Published 30 Apr, 2025 06:56am
Governor describes India as global terrorist LAHORE: Labelling India as a global terrorist, Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan said that foreign media has... Published 30 Apr, 2025 06:54am
Three terrorists killed in Turbat IBO ISLAMABAD: Security forces on Tuesday killed three terrorists in an intelligence-based operation in Turbat. ... Published 30 Apr, 2025 06:51am
DIG West visits cattle market KARACHI: Deputy Inspector General (DIG) West Irfan Baloch, along with SSP West Tariq Mastoi and other law ... Published 30 Apr, 2025 06:34am
Operation for 2025 commences: First Hajj flight departs from Islamabad KARACHI: Pakistan’s Hajj operation for 2025 officially commenced as the first flight carrying pilgrims departed... Published 30 Apr, 2025 06:33am
Energy PSO demonstrates operational resilience amid market challenges in 9MFY25 KARACHI: The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has posted a net profit of Rs 15.3 billion for the nine months ended March 31,... Published 30 Apr, 2025 06:28am
Money & Banking Q1FY25: BoK PAT surges 108pc YoY PESHAWAR: The Bank of Khyber (BoK) reported an impressive performance for the first quarter of financial Year 2025... Published 30 Apr, 2025 06:25am
Alkhidmat sends 24th aid consignment to Gaza KARACHI: The Alkhidmat Foundation dispatched its 24th batch of humanitarian aid for Palestinians on Tuesday,... Published 30 Apr, 2025 06:25am
Taxes Probationary officers of IRS visit FBR ISLAMABAD: The probationary officers of the Inland Revenue Service (IRS) from the 51st Specialized Training Program... Published 30 Apr, 2025 06:24am
Industry ‘All segments should be united for economic revival’ FAISALABAD: All patriotic segments including bureaucracy and the business community must change their mindset for ... Published 30 Apr, 2025 06:22am
Energy OMCs and dealers: Body reviews matter of revision in margins ISLAMABAD: The 8th meeting of the Standing Committee on Energy (Petroleum Division) of the National Assembly was ... Published 30 Apr, 2025 06:21am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (April 29, 2025) and the forecast for Wednesday (April 30, 2025)... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Waves Corporation Limited Waves Corporation Limited (previously known as Waves Singer Pakistan Limited) (PSX: WAVES) is incorporated in... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 08:18am
Oil: Demand fears deepen Crude oil markets are facing a stark recalibration, with Brent dipping below $66 per barrel this week—a near 20%... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 07:54am
APL 9MFY25: lower profits, rising competition Attock Petroleum Limited (PSX: APL)announced its financial results for the nine months ended March 2025, reflecting... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 07:57am
Carney’s Liberals win Canada election defined by Trump OTTAWA: Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged Tuesday to beat the United States in Donald Trump’s trade war after... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Over 72,000 migrants dead, disappeared globally since 2014: UN GENEVA: More than 72,000 deaths and disappearances have been documented along migration routes around the world in... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Asia Restaurant fire in northeast China kills 22 BEIJING: A restaurant fire in northeastern China killed 22 people and injured three on Tuesday, Beijing’s state... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Senate adopts ‘Biological & Toxins Weapons’ bill ISLAMABAD: The Senate, Tuesday, passed the Biological and Toxins Weapons Convention (Implementation) Bill, 2025, a... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Zardari felicitates Canadian PM on elections victory ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari extended warm felicitations to the prime minister of Canada on his party’s... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
In tax cases substantive changes affecting vested rights apply prospectively: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court upholding the decision of the Lahore High Court (LHC) declared that in tax cases... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Rainy spell predicted KARACHI: After days of scorching heat, a welcome change in weather is set to sweep across the country as the ... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Fake video case: LHC grants bail to suspect LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday allowed post-arrest bail to Ali Hassan Toor, a suspect in the case of... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
15 food outlets fined LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority’s food safety teams conducted a large-scale operation in Muslim Town, Wahdat... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
CM Maryam launches Rs84bn ‘ration card’ programme LAHORE: With a total package worth Rs. 84 billion for the industrial workers, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Major cities: CM underscores need for upgrading uplift infrastructure LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has given in-principle approval for phased construction, repair ... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Experts stress eco-friendly entrepreneurship in rural areas HYDERABAD: Amid mounting concerns over the escalating impacts of climate change, experts have stressed the urgent... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Europe Britain calls for calm in Indian and Pakistani communities LONDON: Britain called on Tuesday for calm between Indian and Pakistani communities in London after lawmakers voiced... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
UN rights chief demands world act to stop Gaza catastrophe GENEVA: The UN rights chief called on countries to halt a “humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza, where a total... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
US will call India, Pakistan to avoid escalation WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will urge his Indian and Pakistani counterparts not to escalate, his... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
South Asia India arrests Northern Commander for ‘security lapse’ NEW DELHI: The Modi government has fired and arrested Lieutenant General M.V. Suchindra Kumar, General Officer... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
UAE, Kuwait urge Pakistan to exercise restraint ISLAMABAD: Amid heightened tension in the wake of Pahalgam gun attack on tourists last week, the United Arab... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 09:30am
UN calls Pakistan, India to de-escalate tensions UNITED NATIONS: UN chief Antonio Guterres called Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Indian Foreign Minister... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
IT sector: $700m new foreign investment pledges secured: PM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan secured around $700 million in fresh foreign investment pledges for its information technology... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 02:28pm
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (April 29, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (April 29, 2025). ======================================= Offset... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (April 29, 2025)... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (April 29, 2025).... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (April 29, 2025).... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (April 29, 2025). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
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 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 145,763 tonnes of cargo comprising 86,906 tonnes of import cargo and 58,857... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Energy US natgas prices edge up NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 1% to two-week high on Monday as a bullish drop in daily output... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Cotton & Textile Mills show little interest in fresh buying LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Stocks Indian benchmarks surrender gains as Kashmir jitters offset trade deal optimism MUMBAI: India’s benchmark indexes erased gains to end flat on Tuesday as nervousness over tensions with Pakistan... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Stocks China stocks inch lower, Hong Kong up slightly HONG KONG: China stocks fell slightly on Tuesday, while Hong Kong shares edged up as investors refrained from making... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Stocks Earnings-driven moves take STOXX 600 to sixth consecutive gain FRANKFURT: European shares extended gains to a sixth session on Tuesday, with financials giving support following... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Stocks Wall Street choppy as markets juggle trade war news NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes moved higher in volatile trading on Tuesday as a mixed bag of corporate... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: There is a need to divest the Brown Pope of at least one of his hats “I do think that the presence of all national leaders, not only regional, be ensured in the assembly…” “Nawaz Sharif... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 07:44am
Letters Pahalgam attack: India’s refusal to formation of global investigation body That a belligerent India does not have any proof to substantiate its allegations against Pakistan is a fact that has... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Mindset traps that trap growth It’s a lost cause. AI is going to take our jobs. Without the “right connections” there is no future. These are... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 07:40am
Belligerent Hindustan Indians, generally, are peace-loving people. Most Indians from Occupied Kashmir to Kannyakumari passionately... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 07:36am
Indian narrative collapsed on international stage: Mian Zahid KARACHI: The Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, the President of the Pakistan Businessmen and... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Minister for expediting uplift schemes related to public interest KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Planning, Development, and Energy, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, stated that development... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 06:36am
Companies ROX to launch Nothing’s iconic devices in country ISLAMABAD: ROX, Pakistan’s leading youth lifestyle brand from Jazz, has partnered with Nothing, the London-based... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Pakistan-UAE JCC session held: Welfare of Pakistani nationals in UAE discussed ISLAMABAD: The second session of the Pakistan-UAE Joint Consular Committee (JCC) was held Tuesday here at Ministry ... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Indian drone shot down along LOC ISLAMABAD: Military shot down an Indian drone along the Line of control (LOC), state radio in Islamabad reported on... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
DG ISPR provides evidence: India involved in cross-border terrorism ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (DG ISPR) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry on... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Rates PSX posts strong recovery KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) staged a strong recovery, driven by reports that the IMF Executive Board... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
IT exports grow 25pc in 9MFY25: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja, Tuesday, shared with foreign IT investors that... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Commodities Gold falls as trade tensions soften, US data on tap NEW YORK: Gold fell more than 1% on Tuesday as signals of easing US-China trade tensions reduced some safe-haven... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Commodities South Korea’s MFG tenders for up to 140,000 tons of corn HAMBURG: South Korea’s Major Feedmill Group (MFG) has issued an international tender to purchase up to 140,000... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Commodities China demand drives up copper prices ahead of national holiday LONDON: Copper prices rose on Tuesday due to high demand from top consumer China ahead of its May holiday, concerns... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Commodities Iron ore range-bound as traders weigh China demand SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures traded within a tight range on Tuesday, as investors weighed strengthening near-term... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Commodities EU 2024/25 soft wheat exports down PARIS: European Union soft wheat exports since the start of the 2024/25 season in July had reached 17.47 million... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Commodities Chicago corn, soybean fall CHICAGO: Chicago corn and soybean futures turned lower on Tuesday as US farmers raced to plant their fields and... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil lower on firmer ringgit KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, as a stronger ringgit and... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Commodities EU wheat hovers near contract lows PARIS: Euronext wheat hovered near contract lows on Tuesday as favourable crop conditions in much of the Northern... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 46.042 billion... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday, (April 29, 2025)... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
China waives tariffs on US ethane imports SINGAPORE: China has waived the 125% tariff on ethane imports from the United States imposed earlier this month, two... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
PM extends support for investments in value-added dairy sector ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday extended full support for investments aimed at enhancing the... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Projected expenditure rise in budget FY26 EDITORIAL: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a 2.2 percent rise in government expenditure this ... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Economic fallout of geopolitical shocks EDITORIAL: Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and instability in the region – intensified by the ongoing... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Japan CAA commissioner meets CCP chairman: Digital market regulation, consumer protection discussed ISLAMABAD: Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) of Japan on Tuesday conveyed to the Competition Commission of Pakistan ... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
KOTRA hosts event to strengthen economic ties with Pakistan KARACHI: The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) Karachi, in collaboration with the Embassy of the... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 06:18am
Non-corporate distributors: PCDA urges FBR to reconsider real-time invoicing mandate KARACHI: The Pakistan Chemists & Druggists Association (PCDA) has appealed to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Senate Functional Committee meets: SBP, NBP present various plans to promote agri, aiding farmers ISLAMABAD: Both the governor of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and the president of the National Bank of Pakistan... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
World Bank approves $108m more aid for KP projects ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has approved $108 million in additional financing for the Rural Accessibility Project ($78... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
ST payment: FBR fixes MRP of cement ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has fixed minimum retail price of cement for the purpose of payment of... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 08:44am
Countrywide slowdown in return submissions ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced numerous changes in the sales tax return filing... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 08:44am
OICCI seeks key tax reforms to increase tax-to-GDP ratio KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has released its recommendations for the... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
ITO provisions and Section 4B: SC urged to harmonise definition of ‘income’ ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was asked to harmonise the definition of income given in various provisions of Income... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 09:13am
Team comprising over dozen Chinese companies arrives in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The top leadership of more than a dozen Chinese companies has arrived in Islamabad to explore investment... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 10:29am
Health, education and social protection: Govt’s current expenditure totals Rs637.749bn: FD ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has released the data of federal government’s current expenditure on health,... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 09:12am
Kandhkot to third-party buyers: PPL seeks PD’s approval to redirect unutilised gas ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has requested the Petroleum Division’s approval to redirect unutilised... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 08:43am
Reduced hydropower, costly fuels: Govt warns of potential hike in power bills ISLAMABAD: The government on Tuesday warned of a potential hike in electricity bills during the summer months,... Updated 30 Apr, 2025 02:28pm
Money & Banking Indian rupee hit by geopolitical jitters MUMBAI: The Indian rupee swung sharply before ending lower on Tuesday as the possibility of rising tensions between... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Money & Banking Dollar recovers on prospect of tariff deals NEW YORK: The US dollar drifted higher on Tuesday, lifted by the Trump administration’s plan to ease the impact of... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Money & Banking Yuan hits highest level since April 2 HONG KONG: China’s yuan rose on Tuesday to its strongest level against the US dollar in nearly a month, recovering... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Money & Banking Rouble strengthens versus US dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble, supported by news of a three-day ceasefire in the war in Ukraine, strengthened against... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Industry NTC working to protect domestic industry: Naeem Anwar KARACHI: Chairman of the National Tariff Commission (NTC) Naeem Anwar stated that the NTC is working to protect the... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Companies SPL announces increased profit for 9 months ended FY25 KARACHI: Security Papers Limited (SPL) has reported a gross profit of Rs 1.599 billion for the nine months ended... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
Industry Trade community flays Indian decision to suspend IWT KARACHI: Pakistan’s business community has strongly criticised India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am
No regular member yet: Contract of Ogra Member (Finance) extended ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division extended contract of Member Finance, Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) for one... Published 30 Apr, 2025 05:57am