Industry Dry port will be outsourced to Chamber: Railways, ICCI sign agreement ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways (PR) and Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) have signed an agreement,... Published 01 May, 2025 06:23am
Industry Grand finale of 2nd Life Pakistan 2.0 held KARACHI: Some six standout teams were awarded cash prizes totaling Rs 2.625 million to further develop and scale... Published 01 May, 2025 06:19am
Case regarding violations of Rule 150ZEO: Sealing of outlet will harm business entity and economy: ATIR bench ISLAMABAD: A division bench of the Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR), Islamabad bench, in a landmark ... Published 01 May, 2025 06:19am
Stocks China stocks dip ahead of long holiday SHANGHAI: China stocks dipped on Wednesday as many traders were reluctant to take fresh positions ahead of the long... Published 01 May, 2025 06:17am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Taiwan dollar leads monthly rally BENGALURU: Thailand’s currency was steady and its stocks extended gains after the central bank cut rates as... Published 01 May, 2025 06:17am
Money & Banking Dollar gains after GDP contraction NEW YORK: The US dollar rallied against major currencies on a data-packed Wednesday after a report showed the... Published 01 May, 2025 06:16am
Stocks Wall Street tumbles as economy contracts NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes dropped on Wednesday after data showed the economy contracted for the first... Published 01 May, 2025 06:15am
Companies ABHI, Matco Foods to empower employees with instant salary access KARACHI: ABHI has entered into a strategic partnership with Matco Foods Limited to offer the Earned Wage Access ... Published 01 May, 2025 06:13am
AJK President calls for international mediation ISLAMABAD: The head of the Azad Kashmir called for international mediation and said on Wednesday that his... Published 01 May, 2025 06:11am
Dar telephones Omani counterpart on regional situation ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar, held a telephone conversation ... Published 01 May, 2025 06:09am
South Asia India planning strike ISLAMABAD/OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Pakistan said on Wednesday it has “credible intelligence” that India intends to... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (April 30, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Pakistan to thwart every enemy plot, says Punjab minister LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that the recent Pahalgam incident in Occupied Kashmir,... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
HBL-PSL reaches a major milestone with completion of 300 matches LAHORE: The HBL-Pakistan Super League (PSL) has reached a major milestone as it turned 300 matches old as the Quetta... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Karkey RPP case: Ex-PM Raja only accused of abetting main suspect, rules AC ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court ruled that former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf and others were only accused... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (April 30, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Transfer case: Counsel for judges fails to make convincing arguments? ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench did not seem to be convinced of Islamabad High Court (IHC) five judges’... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill passed: Senior officials obliged to disclose all assets ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Wednesday passed the Civil Servants (Amendment) Bill, 2025, which makes it... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Legal challenge to audit regime: SHC hails director (PCA) South assistance KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has acknowledged the assistance provided by Director Post Clearance Audit (PCA)... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Energy Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1 makes continuous operation record ISLAMABAD: Chashma Nuclear Power Plant Unit-1 (C-1) has achieved the milestone of continuous operation for 400 days... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Russia underscores need for dialogue to ease Pakistan-India tensions KARACHI: Pakistan and India should engage in dialogue to resolve their differences peacefully, said Russian Consul... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
War will be political, military suicide for India: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has warned India that if war is imposed on Pakistan, it would... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
PAFST launched to strengthen food security, climate resilience PESHAWAR: Senior government officials, development partners, researchers, and representatives from the private... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Institutional reforms: SC hires sectoral specialists ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has hired a team of sectoral specialists from the open market to drive... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
ISI DG Lt-Gen Asim named National Security Advisor ISLAMABAD: In an unprecedented move, the federal government has appointed Lieutenant General Muhammad Asim Malik,... Updated 01 May, 2025 11:06am
Dar, US official discuss regional peace ISLAMABAD: The United States (US) has conveyed Washington’s desire for de-escalation and that it will stay engaged... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Customs seizes smartphones worth over Rs17.2m KARACHI: Pakistan Customs Enforcement Collectorate Karachi has seized smuggled smartphones worth over Rs 17.2... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Cylinder blast claims five lives in Lahore LAHORE: At least five people were killed and five others were injured in a cylinder blast in Lahore Rescue 1122 said... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
CM Maryam inaugurates Laptop Scheme Phase-I after 8 years LAHORE: The laptop scheme has been relaunched in Punjab after eight years and Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Keep your spirits high amid tension on borders: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that tension is prevailing on the borders but there is no... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (April 30, 2025) and the forecast for Thursday (May 01, 2025)... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
‘Vacant field vacancies at BISP need to be filled’ ISLAMABAD: The vacant field positions coupled with shortage of personnel are some of serious impediments to BISP’s... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
PBF says nation ready to respond to any Indian misadventure KARACHI: Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) lauded the government of Pakistan for a “neutral” investigation into the... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Pakistan will give befitting reply to Indian aggression: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Sardar Saleem Haider Khan has said that Pakistan has the full capability to give a befitting... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Major corruption cases: NAB Lahore to distribute Rs512m to victims LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore has commenced the distribution of Rs512 million among hundreds ... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan: Ministry considering to establish skill development institutes ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production, in a bid to enhance local capabilities and creation of job... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Minister highlights reforms, inclusivity in pre-budget workshop LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman said on Wednesday that the Punjab government is... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Minister briefed on EOBI performance during 3 Quarters of FY2024-25 LAHORE: The Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Chaudhry Salik Hussain was... Updated 01 May, 2025 07:25am
KP Govt organises 'Roadshow' to highlight tourism sector PESHAWAR: The Department of Tourism, Culture, Archaeology and Museums, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, organized a roadshow on... Updated 01 May, 2025 07:27am
JI Karachi dispatches 24 relief consignments to Gaza KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi has dispatched 24 consignments of humanitarian aid to Gaza, valued at billions... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Industrialists urge use of AI to manage traffic KARACHI: Industrialists have urged the government, local authorities, and the police department to improve traffic... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Court contempt suo moto: IHC judge summons additional, deputy registrars ISLAMABAD: Justice Sardar Ejaz Ishaq Khan directed the Islamabad High Court (IHC)’s additional registrar and the... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
HEC holds graduation ceremony of 300 Afghan students ISLAMABAD: A graduation ceremony for 300 Afghan students under the Higher Education Commission’s “Allama ... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Detailed report on India’s pattern of false flag attacks presented ISLAMABAD: Patron-in-Chief of the Centre for Development and Stability (CDS), Brigadier Asif Haroon Raja (retd), has... Updated 01 May, 2025 07:29am
PM’s message on Labour Day ISLAMABAD: Today, as the nation observes Labour Day, Pakistan reaffirms its unwavering commitment to promoting safe,... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Country ready for ‘digital revolution’, says Dar ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar declared on Wednesday that Pakistan is poised to ... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Stern warning to India: Fully capable to respond to any ‘misadventure’ – just as in 2019: IK ISLAMABAD: From the confines of a prison cell, ex-prime minister Imran Khan issued a stern warning to neighbouring... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Reserved seats of PTI: SC to hear review case from 6th ISLAMABAD: A 13-member Constitutional Bench of the Supreme Court will review its own judgment in the Pakistan... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Aurangzeb upbeat about reversal of US tariffs Finance Minister says challenge with the US is not about tariffs but rather trade imbalance Updated 01 May, 2025 02:45pm
Budget proposals: Independent experts evaluating: Aurangzeb ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb has said that the government has engaged independent experts/... Updated 01 May, 2025 04:15pm
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (April 30, 2025).... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (April 30, 2025). ======================== Open Bid... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
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 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Commodities Gold prices drop significantly KARACHI: Gold prices saw a significant drop on Wednesday, as the global market receded below $3,300 per ounce,... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
A call to fulfil Pope Francis’ final wish—permanent peace in Gaza The world mourns the passing of a towering figure—the Pope of the poor, the marginalized, the forgotten—the... Updated 01 May, 2025 07:06am
Letters The energy challenge The launch of the Energy Progress & Innovation Challenge (EPIC) is a step in the right direction for ... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
New Indian threats EDITORIAL: Since last Wednesday when following the Pahalgam attack India downgraded diplomatic ties with Pakistan ... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
A recovery that won’t pay for itself EDITORIAL: The World Bank’s latest assessment of Pakistan’s economy is neither overly grim nor overly optimistic... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Carbon levy, water pricing & the green tax puzzle It began with a bang—quite literally. On April 16, Islamabad was hammered by a freak hailstorm that turned the... Updated 01 May, 2025 07:03am
Future of learning Digital transformation in education offers numerous advantages, including increased accessibility, particularly in... Updated 01 May, 2025 07:02am
Speakers call for strengthening lab systems across country LAHORE: Speakers at the 8th Medical Laboratory Conference (MLCON 2025) on Wednesday called for strengthening... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Tobacco use claims over 160,000 lives every year: SPDC LAHORE: Under pressure from the tobacco industry, the government is considering a rollback in the very policy that... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Int’l Workers’ Day: Working class is backbone of national progress, development: NA Speaker ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq said the working class is the backbone of national progress... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
DGTO issues injunctive order against PSMA Central elections ISLAMABAD: The Director General Trade Organizations (DGTO) has issued injunctive order against the elections of... Updated 01 May, 2025 09:43am
Four Indian Rafale jets flee after PAF’s swift response MUZAFFARABAD: In a significant overnight development, four Indian Air Force Rafale fighter jets were forced to... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Pakistan on the cusp of digital economy boom: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said Pakistan is poised for significant growth in its digital... Updated 01 May, 2025 02:30pm
Rates PSX sheds over 3,500 points KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a sharp and broad-based decline on Wednesday due to rising... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Country making a big push to become IT powerhouse: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Pakistan is making a major push to become a global... Updated 01 May, 2025 02:31pm
Respite only for salaried individuals as FY26 budget to be ‘tough’ without GST relief: FBR chief ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood, Wednesday, categorically said the upcoming... Updated 01 May, 2025 11:45am
US urges India, Pakistan to de-escalate tensions WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged India and Pakistan to work with each other to de-escalate... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Dar says Pakistan won’t ‘initiate’ any escalatory move ISLAMABAD: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lt Gen Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry has said that... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Labour Day today LAHORE: Labour Day is being marked on Thursday (today) with a resolve to acknowledge and promote the dignity of... Updated 01 May, 2025 09:24am
NA body adopts report on Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill: Restrictions on transactions of non-filers from July 1 ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, Wednesday, adopted the report on Tax... Updated 01 May, 2025 11:53am
Profitability of listed banks jumps to Rs173bn KARACHI: Pakistan’s listed banks’ profitability clocked in at Rs 173 billion, up by 14 percent YoY and 12 percent... Updated 01 May, 2025 11:56am
LCCI establishes ‘War Fund’ LAHORE: In a significant move to demonstrate national solidarity during wartime conditions, Lahore Chamber of... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Issues facing rice exporters to be resolved: Aurangzeb KARACHI: Finance Minister Senator Muhammad Aurangzeb has assured to resolve all issues related to rice exports to... Updated 01 May, 2025 09:24am
Rs118bn short of target: April provisional collection totals Rs845bn ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 845 billion in April 2025 against the... Updated 01 May, 2025 09:23am
Industry Economic revival: Bureaucracy, traders must change their mindset: FCCI FAISALABAD: All patriotic segments including bureaucracy and the business community must change their mindset for ... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Industry Apparel sector: PRGMEA, BGMEA sign MoU to drive export growth KARACHI: In a significant step towards strengthening trade and investment ties between Pakistan and Bangladesh, the... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Companies KE’s ‘Farq Parta Hai’ campaign wins Grand Prix KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) has been awarded top honours at the Effie Awards Pakistan 2025, securing the prestigious... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Companies Bond Advertising wins at Effie Awards 2025 for PSI KARACHI: Bond Advertising has been honored with an Award in the Non-Profit / Social Good category at the prestigious... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Companies Mobilink Bank and Daraz Pakistan partner to empower MSMEs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s leading digital microfinance bank, Mobilink Bank, has announced a strategic partnership with... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
‘SECP committed to building transparent capital market’ ISLAMABAD: Chairman Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Akif Saeed Wednesday reaffirmed the... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
ST returns: PCDMA urges FBR to extend deadline to May 31 KARACHI: The Pakistan Chemicals & Dyes Merchants Association (PCDMA) has requested the Federal Board of Revenue... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Solar energy and housing projects: Panel assails Sindh govt for ‘mismanagement’ ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, Wednesday, slamming Sindh government for mismanagement in solar energy and housing... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Companies EBM wins three Golds and one Bronze at Effie Awards 2025 KARACHI: English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM) has showcased its marketing mastery by clinching three Golds and a... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Companies Zarea Limited unveils record growth, expansion plans LAHORE: Zarea Limited, Pakistan’s fastest-growing B2B commodities marketplace, announced outstanding financial... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Companies Wafi Energy reports Rs873m PAT for Q1 2025 KARACHI: Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited (formerly Shell Pakistan Limited) has reported a profit after tax of PKR 873... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
LPG price reduced by Rs3.2 per kg for May ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) on Wednesday notified reduction in the maximum price for LPG... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Investor confidence: Minister praises SIFC for being key driver ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology Shaza Fatima Khawaja on Wednesday praised the Special... Updated 01 May, 2025 07:19am
Industry SME sector: SAPM extends support to enhance employments LAHORE: Haroon Akhtar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Industries and Production, Saif Anjum, Federal... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Taxes Erstwhile tribal areas: Senate panel endorses proposal for not extending sales tax exemption ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue, Wednesday, endorsed a proposal of the business... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Industry Korangi industrial area: Sindh committed to improve infrastructure: minister KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Industries and Commerce Jam Ikramullah Dharejo has said that Sindh Government is... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Monetary policy on 5th KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of SBP will meet on May 05, 2025 to decide about the Monetary Policy.... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Energy Petrol, HSD prices slashed ISLAMABAD: Federal government has decided on Wednesday to reduce the ex-depot rates of petrol and high speed diesel... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am
Punjab proposes Rs12bn for CM’s livestock programme LAHORE: The Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Department (L&DDD) has proposed a budgetary allocation of... Published 01 May, 2025 06:03am