PDP urges revenge for Indian attack on water project KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor said Pakistan should take revenge for the attack on... Published 08 May, 2025 07:57am
Businessmen voice their unwavering support to govt, armed forces KARACHI: The entire leadership of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI), all seven industrial town... Published 08 May, 2025 07:57am
Sindh chapters of JI, JUI condemn Indian aggression KARACHI: Chief Jamaat-e-Islami Sindh, Kashif Saeed Sheikh, and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Sindh Vice Chief, Qari Muhammad... Published 08 May, 2025 07:57am
Industry TIP seeks action over undeclared change in ownership of SPUD and FHL ISLAMABAD: Transparency International Pakistan (TIP) has called upon the Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister ... Published 08 May, 2025 07:57am
Widespread rains, thunderstorms, hailstorms likely across country KARACHI: Widespread rains, thunderstorms, windstorms, and isolated hailstorms are expected across Pakistan as a... Published 08 May, 2025 07:57am
Indian aggression: Concerns conveyed to ICAO KARACHI: Pakistan has formally conveyed its concerns to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)... Published 08 May, 2025 07:56am
Dar briefs Islamabad-based envoys on Indian strikes ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister (DPM/FM) Ishaq Dar briefed the Islamabad-based ambassadors on... Published 08 May, 2025 07:54am
Dar briefs Chinese envoy on current situation ISLAMABAD: China Ambassador Jiang Zaidong called on Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar early Wednesday morning. Dar briefed... Published 08 May, 2025 07:53am
Closure of all educational institutions ordered: LEAs step up security measures in Rawalpindi, Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The law enforcement agencies on Wednesday enforced heightened security measures, and the district... Published 08 May, 2025 07:51am
Naqvi, US diplomat discuss evolving regional situation ISLAMABAD: Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with the US Acting Ambassador to Pakistan, Natalie A Baker, on... Published 08 May, 2025 07:49am
PPP condemns India’s unprovoked aggression ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) strongly condemned India’s unprovoked aggression against ... Published 08 May, 2025 07:48am
SC asks CEC to be present before court in contempt plea ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said that Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja should be present... Published 08 May, 2025 07:46am
COAS pays rich tributes to Air Chief ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir paid rich tribute to the Chief of the Air Staff and ... Published 08 May, 2025 07:43am
Trial of civilians in military courts: KBA voices its opposition to SC verdict KARACHI: The Karachi Bar Association (KBA) here Wednesday rejected the judgment passed by seven-member bench of... Published 08 May, 2025 07:40am
South Asia YouTube channel blocked, journalists assaulted in India NEW DELHI: The Committee to Protect Journalists is deeply alarmed by a series of incidents in India involving the... Published 08 May, 2025 07:38am
APNS supports armed forces KARACHI: The APNS strongly condemns missile strike by India on the territory of Pakistan and pledges its resolve to... Published 08 May, 2025 07:35am
PPP demands govt declare India ‘a terrorist state’ LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Central Punjab General Secretary Syed Hassan Murtaza on Wednesday demanded that... Published 08 May, 2025 07:34am
PML-N holds rally against Indian aggression ISLAMABAD: People from all walks of life staged on Wednesday a rally to express their unwavering support for the... Published 08 May, 2025 07:32am
Alkhidmat Karachi activates emergency response centers KARACHI: In a swift response to the ongoing Indian aggression and the evolving wartime situation, Alkhidmat... Published 08 May, 2025 07:29am
Companies CCP allows 100pc acquisition of Trax Online Ltd by SLGL ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has approved the 100% acquisition of Trax Online (Pvt) Ltd ... Published 08 May, 2025 07:26am
Dar talks to OIC SG ISLAMABAD: Deputy Prime Minister/ Foreign Minister, Senator Ishaq Dar Wednesday spoke with OIC Secretary General... Published 08 May, 2025 07:25am
Dar tells Italy minister about upward trajectory of ties ISLAMABAD: Italy’s Minister for Interior Matteo Piantedosi paid a courtesy call on Deputy Prime Minister and... Published 08 May, 2025 07:23am
BISP Kafaalat initiative: ‘Financial aid provided directly to female members of qualifying households’ ISLAMABAD: Financial assistance is provided directly to female members of qualifying households under Kafaalat... Published 08 May, 2025 07:22am
Funeral prayers of martyrs held BAHAWALPUR: Funeral prayers for the victims of a recent attack by Indian forces were held in Bahawalpur, drawing a... Updated 08 May, 2025 08:10am
Health facilities across Punjab put on high alert LAHORE: In the wake of ongoing emergency situation amid Indian missiles attack, emergency has been declared in ... Published 08 May, 2025 07:18am
KP cabinet condemns Indian aggression PESHAWAR: In the backdrop of Indian unprovoked aggression against Pakistan, an emergency meeting of the Khyber... Published 08 May, 2025 07:16am
PM commends PAF for their swift action ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif fired back at India with fury on Wednesday, celebrating Pakistan’s... Published 08 May, 2025 07:15am
26th edition of ITCN Asia from 9th at Expo Centre LAHORE: The 26th edition of ITCN Asia, Pakistan’s IT and telecom expo and conference, will take place on May 9 to... Published 08 May, 2025 07:13am
Industry ‘US dollar dominance being fundamentally challenged’ LAHORE: In a compelling analysis of the rapidly evolving global financial landscape, Zafar Iqbal, Vice President of... Published 08 May, 2025 07:08am
Confrontation without custodians Once upon a time two schoolchildren bitterly fought for a water bottle in the playground, only to be separated by... Published 08 May, 2025 07:02am
Hostage to narrative It’s interesting and instructive how modern communication technologies – twitter feed, real time video – just... Published 08 May, 2025 06:54am
Pakistan’s banking sector deserves a fairer narrative In a country gripped by chronic revenue shortfalls and economic instability, one sector quietly shoulders more than... Published 08 May, 2025 06:50am
Reforming GB’s disaster management for a safer tomorrow The breathtaking landscapes of Gilgit-Baltistan, which are referred to as the water tower of Pakistan, are under... Published 08 May, 2025 06:45am
India must stop eying Pakistan with belligerence EDITORIAL: In a recklessly escalatory and provocative act, India’s strikes inside Pakistan — tragically ... Published 08 May, 2025 06:42am
A market in name only EDITORIAL: The Power Division’s latest invitation for stakeholder comments on the long-touted Competitive Trading... Published 08 May, 2025 06:38am
Israeli strikes on school housing displaced and on market kill 48 in Gaza CAIRO/GAZA: At least 48 people were killed on Wednesday in Israeli airstrikes on a school that housed families... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
UAE mediating secret talks between Israel and Syria BEIRUT/AMMAN: The United Arab Emirates has set up a backchannel for talks between Israel and Syria, three people... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
UK dismisses idea that British workers being sold out in India trade deal LONDON: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Wednesday dismissed the idea that he had sold out British workers by... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
China closely monitoring tensions BEIJING: China is closely monitoring the developments in the tensions between India and Pakistan, and advised ... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
US, Israel discuss possible US-led administration for Gaza OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The United States and Israel have discussed the possibility of Washington leading a temporary... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 07, 2025) and the forecast for Thursday (May 08, 2025)... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Pakistan PVC Limited Pakistan PVC Limited (PSX: PPVC) was incorporated in Pakistan in 1963. The principal activity of the company is the... Updated 08 May, 2025 08:54am
Two-day jeep rally postponed LAHORE: In the wake of military escalation between Pakistan and India following a series of cross-border military... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Government needs to simplify power tariffs The way power tariffs are determined in Pakistan is not fundamentally different from that of other regional... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Wafi Energy rebounds strongly Wafi Energy Pakistan Limited (formerly Shell Pakistan) has reported a strong financial turnaround in 1QCY25, posting... Updated 08 May, 2025 08:49am
Emergency enforced in all public-sector hospitals in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The federal government has enforced health emergency in all the public sector hospitals following Indian... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Regional stability: Strategic partnership with China termed ‘central pillar’ ISLAMABAD: The Centre for Afghanistan, Middle East and Africa (CAMEA) at the Institute of Strategic Studies ... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Stocks Stocks shed 4.1pc post-Pahalgam attack KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has lost 4.1 percent over the past nine sessions since April 23, amid... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
CFO Conference 2025: Muhammad Ishaq Dar Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister of Pakistan TEXT: It is a matter of great pleasure for me to extend my warmest greetings to all participants of the CFO... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
CFO Conference 2025: Muhammad Aurangzaib Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Pakistan TEXT: I extend my congratulations to the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), for hosting the... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
CFO Conference 2025: Jameel Ahmad Governor, State Bank of Pakistan TEXT: I commend the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) for organizing the CFO Conference 2025.... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
CFO Conference 2025: Saif Ullah, FCA President, ICAP TEXT: On behalf of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan, I warmly welcome all participants to the CFO... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
CFO Conference 2025: Jean Bouquot President, International Federation of Accountants (IFAC) TEXT: On behalf of the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), it is my privilege to extend a warm welcome ... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
CFO Conference 2025: Akif Saeed Chairman, Securities & Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) TEXT: I would like to commend the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan for organizing the CFO Conference... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
CFO Conference 2025: Samiullah Siddiqui, FCA Chairman, PAIB Committee & Vice-President ICAP TEXT: It gives me immense pride to present the CFO Conference 2025 and the Professional Excellence Awards (PEA),... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
ICAP CFO Conference Overview: TEXT: ICAP's CFO Conference, a pivotal event since 2010, convenes industry leaders to deliberate on key themes. With... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Indian aggression: PPP, JI, ANP and PML-Q hold rally outside KPC KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah, addressing a rally organised against Indian aggression, condemned... Updated 08 May, 2025 08:17am
France embassy’s team visits Zarai Taraqiati Bank ISLAMABAD: A delegation from the Embassy of France, led by Dr François Gary, visited the Zarai Taraqiati Bank... Updated 08 May, 2025 04:05pm
Letters ‘India’s Indus waters gamble: illegal, impossible, and immoral’ This is apropos two back-to-back letters to the Editor headlined above carried by the newspaper on Tuesday and... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
PFMA vows full support to govt, armed forces LAHORE: The flour milling industry has pledged its full support to the government and the Pakistan Armed Forces amid... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Emergency declared: Punjab CM says India to get ‘befitting’ reply for attacking Pakistan, AJK LAHORE: Slamming the cowardly Indian aggression, Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif said that the entire... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Pakistan farmers’ groups condemn India’s military actions LAHORE: Various farmers’ organisations, including Kissan Ittehad Pakistan (KPI) and Agriculture Republic, have... Updated 08 May, 2025 04:04pm
LCCI expresses solidarity with Pakistan armed forces LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Wednesday organized a grand solidarity walk to express... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Punjab urges farmers to repay first-phase loans by 15th LAHORE: The Punjab government has urged the livestock farmers who received loans under the “Livestock Card”... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Trump says has called off any more attacks on Yemen “War is not a joke.” “Indeed not but…” “There is no but here – I want it to stop.” “What you said yesterday — Ye... Updated 08 May, 2025 07:05am
Punjab CS activates ‘war book’ protocols LAHORE: In response to what officials described as a “cowardly night time attack” by India, Punjab Chief... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Reference dismissed against custom tribunal’s findings LAHORE: The higher appellate forum dismissed the customs department’s reference against the tribunal’s findings... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
National airspace kept open and secure ISLAMABAD: Amid ongoing tensions following cross-border Indian missile strikes, Pakistan has successfully maintained... Updated 08 May, 2025 09:40am
‘Turkiye stands firmly with Pakistan’ ISLAMABAD: In a powerful and an exemplary gesture of enduring friendship, Turkiye has stood firmly with Pakistan,... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Indian envoy summoned ISLAMABAD: The Indian Chargé d’Affaires was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Wednesday, to... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
South Asia Strikes on Pakistan, AJK: UN chief says very concerned about Indian actions UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was very concerned about Indian attacks in ... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
46 injured: 31 innocent civilians martyred in Indian strikes: ISPR ISLAMABAD: In a grave escalation of hostilities, Indian missile strikes across multiple civilian areas in Azad Jammu... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
South Asia Five Indian aircraft shot down MUZAFFARABAD/ NEW DELHI: India hit Pakistan and Pakistani Kashmir with missiles on Wednesday and Pakistan said it ... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (May 07, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (May 07, 2025). ======================================= Offset... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (May 07, 2025)... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (May 07, 2025).... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (May 07, 2025).... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (May 07, 2025). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (May 07, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
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 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Commodities Gold prices surge KARACHI: Gold prices notably surged on Wednesday, reflecting the global market uptrend, nearing $3,400 per ounce,... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 56.372 billion... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures hit 3-week peak on Sino-US trade talks SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures climbed to a three-week high on Wednesday, driven by optimism surrounding Sino-US... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
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 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 132,627 tonnes of cargo comprising 66,791 tonnes of import cargo and 65,836... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Energy US natural gas prices climb on return of Freeport LNG, lower output NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed about 4% on Wednesday on a drop in output and forecasts for demand to rise... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Energy Oil steadies as market eyes US-China trade talks NEW YORK: Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after bouncing back from a sharp sell-off earlier in the week as ... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (May 07, 2025)... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Stocks Nikkei snaps 7-day winning streak as US tariff worries weigh TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average edged lower on Wednesday, snapping a seven-session winning streak by the... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Stocks India’s equity benchmarks end little changed after India strikes Pakistan MUMBAI: India’s equity benchmarks ended little changed on Wednesday, coming off early losses, as rising... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Stocks China markets trim gains as stimulus, trade talk optimism wane HONG KONG: Chinese stocks pared early gains on Wednesday, while the bond and currency markets barely budged, as... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Stocks European shares slip as investors assess earnings FRANKFURT: European shares ended lower on Wednesday, pausing after weeks of strong gains, while investors monitored ... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Stocks Sri Lankan shares fall as industrial, financial drag COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed lower on Wednesday, led by declines in industrial and financial stocks. The CSE... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Stocks Wall St mixed ahead of Fed decision NEW YORK: US stock indexes were mixed on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision, while a... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Rates PSX bleeds on rising tensions KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained highly volatile on Wednesday due to panic selling, as tensions... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am
Industry Canadian trade counsellor meets minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Petroleum Ali Pervaiz Malik was called on by Daniel Arsenault, Political and Trade... Published 08 May, 2025 06:21am