Baldia hospital: CM inaugurates 100-bed SICVD KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah marked another significant milestone with the inauguration of The... Published 30 May, 2025 07:38am
Proposed project to connect port to Shahra-e-Bhutto discussed KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry, and Special Assistant to Chief... Published 30 May, 2025 07:33am
Indian aircraft: Pakistan airspace to remain closed until June 24 LAHORE: The Pakistani airspace will remain closed to Indian aircraft until June 24 as per the government decision.... Updated 30 May, 2025 09:24am
Polio immunisation campaign enters final round in Punjab LAHORE: The third national polio immunisation campaign of the year, deemed critical for interrupting the ongoing... Published 30 May, 2025 07:26am
CM Maryam vows to lower prices of ‘roti’ in Punjab LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has decided in-principle to reduce the price of ‘roti’ in... Published 30 May, 2025 07:24am
Russian envoy meets UAF vice chancellor FAISALABAD: Russian Ambassador Albert Khorev has said that the educational and research ties especially between... Published 30 May, 2025 07:24am
Punjab issues comprehensive security plan for Eid-ul-Azha LAHORE: The Punjab Home Department has issued a province-wide security directive to ensure law and order during... Published 30 May, 2025 07:23am
Nawaz Sharif Centre of Excellence: CM launches enrolment drive LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif has formally launched the enrolment campaign in Pakistan’s first... Published 30 May, 2025 07:22am
2024 Pakistan elections report: Election watchdog barred from briefing Senate panel ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday stopped an election watchdog from briefing a Senate committee, under the... Updated 30 May, 2025 09:25am
PASSCO: Minister ‘uncovers’ nearly Rs1bn corruption ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Rana Tanveer Hussain on Thursday revealed that... Published 30 May, 2025 07:17am
Five terrorists killed in Balochistan RAWALPINDI: On 28 May 25, five terrorists belonging to Indian proxy Fitna al Hindustan were sent to hell in two... Published 30 May, 2025 07:15am
CJP for timely and effective utilisation of funds released to HCs ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) underscored the need for timely and effective utilisation of the funds... Published 30 May, 2025 07:14am
UNICEF launches video drive to end child marriages ISLAMABAD: United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has launched a video campaign featuring Unicef’s National... Published 30 May, 2025 07:12am
Pakistan’s blue economy: an ocean of missed opportunity Pakistan’s coastal waters hold the key to a multi-billion-dollar economy; nonetheless, this potential remains... Published 30 May, 2025 06:47am
From fragility to fidelity: why Pakistan must end fiscal policy uncertainty Pakistan’s economy has never lacked ambition — but it has often lacked consistency. As Budget 2025–26 looms,... Published 30 May, 2025 06:41am
The role of ESG policies in shaping sustainable businesses Sustainability and ESG once buzzwords, have evolved to being seriously considered by both corporates and policy... Published 30 May, 2025 06:30am
The ‘Soft Power Brigade’ Soft Power. Hard Power. America is master of both. America’s soft power flows from Hollywood, Brands, ... Published 30 May, 2025 06:13am
Partly Facetious: Budget will have to be approved by IMF “I was wondering….” “Hey, a country’s survival always trumps the economy, so I reckon defence outlay will increase... Published 30 May, 2025 06:06am
Free insulin to 250 children: Getz Pharma, NGO sign MoU ISLAMABAD: In a bid to provide free insulin to children and young people with Type-1-Diabetes (T1D) Getz Pharma and ... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (May 29, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (May 30, 2025)... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Interview with Syed Aamir Jafri –CEO, Eocean Pvt Ltd ‘Digital solutions will outperform conventional methods in Pakistan’ Syed Aamir Jafri is the CEO and co-founder of... Updated 30 May, 2025 08:16am
Highly sophisticated malware used in campaigns discovered ISLAMABAD: A global cybersecurity company has discovered a new and highly sophisticated malware used in campaigns... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
PAC examines MOC’s audit report ISLAMABAD: National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Thursday examined the audit report of the... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Taxes Senate body approves IT (Second Amendment) Bill 2025 Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue Thursday approved Income Tax (Second Amendment) Bill... Updated 30 May, 2025 07:07am
Markets Minister visits PPL head office ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik, accompanied by the Additional Secretary (Policy),... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
USA Trump gives Harvard 30 days to contest end of int’l student enrolment BOSTON: The Trump administration on Thursday backed away from plans to immediately revoke Harvard University’s... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
US says it will start revoking visas for Chinese students WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday the United States will start “aggressively”... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Salaried people: SCAP demands immediate relief KARACHI: The Salaried Class Alliance of Pakistan (SCAP) has called on the government to provide immediate relief to... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Industry Networking within importers: PKBC to organise expo in Nairobi on July 22 KARACHI: The Pakistan Kenya Business Council (PKBC) has announced plans to organize an importers networking expo on... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
JI accuses Nepra of displaying anti-Karachi bias KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chief Monem Zafar Khan has accused the National Electric Power Regulatory... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Spurious, sub-standard drugs: NA body grills DRAP ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Policies go dumb and dumber The Government of Pakistan has recently allocated 2,000 MW of electricity to support Bitcoin mining and AI data... Updated 30 May, 2025 08:18am
Brakes on Rate cuts have been more than welcoming for car buyers, and it shows in improving sales across the industry. In 10M,... Updated 30 May, 2025 08:07am
Rs500m loss inflicted on national exchequer? Senate body raises questions over role of Nespak, NTDC ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs raised serious questions over the role of National... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
USA Trump summons Powell, tells him he’s making a mistake on rates WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump called Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to the White House on Thursday for... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
USA Appeals court reinstates Trump’s tariffs NEW YORK: A federal appeals court on Thursday reinstated the most sweeping of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, a... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (May 29, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (May 29, 2025).... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Stocks Nikkei ends at two-week high on US tariff relief TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei ended trade on Thursday at the highest point in more than two weeks after a US court blocked... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq advance as Nvidia jumps; spotlight on Trump tariff block NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose on Thursday, boosted by Nvidia after the AI-chipmaker posted strong... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Stocks China stocks snap five-day losing streak SHANGHAI: Mainland China and Hong Kong stocks advanced on Thursday as sentiment improved after a US trade court... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Stocks European shares ease after court blocks Trump’s tariffs FRANKFURT: European shares eased on Thursday as initial relief that a US trade court had blocked some of President... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Letters ‘Sarah Adam lifts the veil on India-TTP nexus to kill Kashmiris This is apropos a letter to the Editor from this writer carried by the newspaper yesterday. Despite efforts in the ... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Budget: time for respite & reform Pakistan has shown signs of overall stabilisation, supported by improved fiscal performance, strengthened external... Updated 30 May, 2025 06:23am
Pakistan provides shorter trade route for Central Asia: Aleem ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan emphasised the need to focus on enhancing trade with... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Violation of Section 144 case against IK: ATC records statements of two prosecution witnesses ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday recorded the statements of two prosecution witnesses in a case... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Meeting of IATF, IPCC: IHC grants time to govt to submit reply ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, granted time to the government to submit its reply regarding ... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Kazakhstan envoy visits UHS: Joint degree programmes in medicine, applied sciences proposed LAHORE: The Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan, Yerzhan Kistafin, visited the University of Health Sciences (UHS)... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Implementation of JJS Act, 2018: LHC seeks replies from federal ministry, prosecution dept LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday sought replies from the federal law ministry and the Punjab prosecution... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Kalurkot–Dera Ismail Khan Bridge: NHA, provinces directed to ensure funds allocation ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) directed the National... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Pakistan for strengthen presence and role of UNMOGIP ISLAMAVBAD: In the wake of recent developments following Pahalgam incident in April, Pakistan on Thursday said that... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
PIMA for effective implementation of anti-tobacco laws ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) urged the authorities to ensure the effective implementation... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Agriculture and Allied Punjab, UK to collaborate on farming and livestock reforms LAHORE: The Punjab government and the British High Commission have agreed to work together on supporting farmers,... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Energy Shahid Nazir made NGC managing director LAHORE: The Board of Directors of the National Grid Company (NGC) of Pakistan Limited (formerly NTDC), in its 297th... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
SHEC’s CIEC Chairman urges universities to enhance internal revenue amid budget constraints HYDERABAD: Dr Sarosh Hashmat Lodi, Chairman of the Charter Inspection and Evaluation Committee (CIEC) of the Sindh... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Success of ‘Bunyān Mursas’: Special Thanksgiving Day ceremony held at FPCCI KARACHI: A special Thanksgiving Day ceremony was held in Karachi under the auspices of the Federation of Pakistan... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
66 cities of Punjab to be uplifted in new financial year LAHORE: Under the Chief Minister Cities Development Programme, the Punjab government has decided to launch... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Governor slams violence against KP PPP workers LAHORE: Slamming the violence against PPP workers during a peaceful protest in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Governor Punjab... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Field Marshal describes water as ‘red line’ ISLAMABAD: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, Chief of Army Staff (COAS), reaffirmed Pakistan’s unwavering stance on... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (May 29, 2025). ======================================= Offset... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (May 29, 2025)... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (May 29, 2025).... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (May 29, 2025). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 30 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 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (May 29, 2025). ========================== KIBOR... Published 30 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 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Commodities Gold rebounds on dip-buying, focus turns to US PCE data NEW YORK: Gold prices rebounded on Thursday on dip-buying after touching a more than one-week low earlier in the... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 247,625 tonnes of cargo comprising 162,894 tonnes of import cargo and 84,731... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil extends gains KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains for a fifth consecutive session on Thursday, as stronger ... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Energy US natgas prices steady on expected storage build NEW YORK: US natural gas futures were little changed on Thursday as forecasts for less demand this week than... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 32.238... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures lower as China auto market price war weighs SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged down on Thursday, as a prolonged price war in top consumer China’s ... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Energy Oil prices fall on demand concerns in volatile session NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Thursday, retreating from earlier gains, after the International Energy Agency’s... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Commodities Copper gains after US court puts brakes on Trump tariffs LONDON: Copper prices gained on Thursday, lifted by market optimism after a federal court halted President Donald... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Commodities Dalian iron ore rebounds SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures snapped a four-day losing streak on Thursday, buoyed by upbeat market sentiment after a... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Commodities Vietnam coffee prices drop on global cues HANOI: Domestic coffee prices in Vietnam fell further this week following a sharp fall in the London terminal and... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Less buying interest keeps buyers away LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday, (May 29, 2025)... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Commodities Gold prices remain unchanged KARACHI: After a sharp rebound midweek, gold prices remained unchanged on Thursday, as the international bullion... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Imran Khan ready to hold talks with establishment: PTI RAWALPINDI: The incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman, Imran Khan, made it clear that there... Updated 30 May, 2025 09:23am
Energy wastage: Leghari seeks support from CMs, Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Sardar Awais Leghari has sought support from the provincial chief ministers and the... Updated 30 May, 2025 09:30am
Reserved seats case: Ruling ‘amended’ constitution, says constitutional bench ISLAMABAD: The Constitutional Bench observed that majority judgment in reserved seats case amended the constitution,... Updated 30 May, 2025 09:30am
Rates Blue chips lead rally KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed in the green zone on Thursday, as investors’ participants... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Solar panels: Pakistan govt mulling withdrawing ST exemption ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Rashid Mahmood said Thursday that the government is examining a... Updated 30 May, 2025 09:29am
FBR links cut in FED on juices with submission of post-dated cheques ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Chairman Rashid Mahmood has linked reduction of federal excise duty (FED)... Updated 30 May, 2025 09:06am
Money & Banking Asian currencies: Malaysian ringgit, Thai baht down BENGALURU: Asian currencies traded lower on Thursday as the dollar strengthened after a US trade court halted the... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Money & Banking Dollar falls as investors see long court battle on tariffs NEW YORK: The US dollar fell on Thursday, reversing earlier gains, as investors prepared for a battle over US... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
A ‘bold’ budget for next FY EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb while addressing an event organised by Karandaz Pakistan and Pakistan... Updated 30 May, 2025 07:43am
A hard, necessary line on deportees EDITORIAL: The government’s move to cancel the passports of deported Pakistani nationals and register criminal... Updated 30 May, 2025 07:43am
Industry LCCI polls 2024: Commerce secy upholds DGTO’s decision LAHORE: The Commerce secretary has upheld the decision of the Director General Trade Organizations, declaring the... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Industry Minister opens 20th Plastic, Packaging Industry expo LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Industries and Commerce, Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, inaugurated the three-day 20th... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Industry Bilateral trade: APTMA & textile bodies of Uzbekistan reach understanding LAHORE: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) & Textile Associations of Uzbekistan have reached an... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Industry Reko Diq mining company holds ‘supplier road show’ in Karachi KARACHI: Reko Diq Mining Company (RDMC), operated by Barrick Mining Corporation, hosted the Pakistan Supplier Road... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Energy sector: Key investment opportunities outlined KARACHI: Federal Minister for Petroleum, Ali Pervaiz Malik outlined key investment opportunities in upstream... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Industry KP CM visits inaugurates KP-EZDMC Tower PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Ali Amin Khan Gandapur visited the head office of the Khyber ... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Defaulting consumers issued notices: Various federal, provincial depts owe over Rs3.7136bn to SNGPL LAHORE: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has issued reminder notices to several public sector ... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
Taxes Tobacco taxation discourse: Concern raised over recurring pattern of global interventions ISLAMABAD: Mubashir Akram, National Convenor of ACT Alliance Pakistan, has emphasised the need to safeguard... Updated 30 May, 2025 06:54am
Taxes FTO terms forced tax registration, fraud allegations maladministration LAHORE: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah has held that illegal compulsory sales tax registration of a... Published 30 May, 2025 06:03am
2 Sindh-based DISCOs’ working irks PD ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has expressed displeasure at the performance of two Sindh-based power Distribution... Updated 30 May, 2025 09:18am
Reliable power supply to Karachi directed ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has taken serious note of performance issues of... Updated 30 May, 2025 09:26am