Half of Pakistan’s population below poverty line: Khaqan KARACHI: Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday said that the half of Pakistan’s population has reached below the... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 11:11am
Companies FBL honoured for championing disability-inclusive banking KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), one of Pakistan’s leading Islamic banks, has been recognised for its ... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:58am
Sindh Assembly approves FY26 budget KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Wednesday approved the provincial budget for the fiscal year 2025–26, amounting to... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:56am
Meeting with IK: Justice Mansoor turns down Gandapur’s application ISLAMABAD: Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah turned down Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) chief minister’s request to ... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:54am
ATC writes another letter to Ministry: Approval to hold trial of IK within jail premises sought ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday wrote another letter to the Ministry of Law for granting... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:51am
CCP holds workshop on Competition Law ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), in collaboration with the Islamabad High Court Bar... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:49am
Clouds dominate skies with rain forecast LAHORE: The city’s atmosphere remained dominated by clouds, bringing a welcome relief from the heat as gentle... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:48am
SC reduces duration of LLB programme to three years ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court reduced the duration of LLB programme from five to four years. A five-judge... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:46am
RUDA hosts dialogue session LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) hosted a dialogue session, bringing together public and private... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:45am
Pakistan to play three T20Is in Bangladesh LAHORE: Pakistan men’s cricket team will travel to Bangladesh next month (July), to take part in a three-match... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:43am
Companies Soft loans for employees: ABL, NA Secretariat sign MoU ISLAMABAD: Allied Bank Limited (ABL) will offer easy-term loan facilities to employees of the National Assembly and... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:41am
Field Marshal attends funeral prayer of Major Moiz RAWALPINDI: Funeral prayer of Major Syed Moiz Abbas Shah, who embraced martyrdom in an operation while bravely... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:35am
Mayday for FDI The country witnessed a sharp dip in foreign direct investment (FDI) in May 2025, furthering concerns over investor... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 08:19am
NDMA issues GLOF alert for Pakistan’s northern areas ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Wednesday, issuing a Glacial Lake Outburst Flood ... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 11:30am
Erstwhile Fata & PATA: Traders observe shutter-down strike against imposition of ST PESHAWAR: Traders in Malakand division and merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Wednesday observed a complete... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:31am
Setting police vehicles at fire: ATC adjourns proceedings till today LAHORE: An anti terrorism court on Wednesday adjourned the proceedings in two cases of setting police vehicles at... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 08:39am
Commissioner reviews Muharram arrangements LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore, Zaid bin Maqsood, announced that preparations for Muharram are being carried out in... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:27am
For first time, Webb telescope discovers an alien planet WASHINGTON: In addition to providing a trove of information about the early universe, the James Webb Space Telescope... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (June 25, 2025) and the forecast for Thursday (June 26, 2025)... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Over 80,000 people flee severe flooding in southwest China SHANGHAI: Flooding in China’s southwest has driven more than 80,000 people from their homes, state media said on... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Industry ‘Flavours of Pakistan’ continue to Shine at Expo 2025 Osaka OSAKA (Japan): As the Pakistan Food Festival enters its third day at World Expo 2025 Osaka, the spotlight shifted to... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Dr Shazia made Dean of UAF Faculty of Arts & Humanities FAISALABAD: Governor Punjab/Chancellor has appointed Prof Dr Shazia Ramzan, the Chairperson of Department of Islamic... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
SNGPL holds All Pakistan Badminton Tournament LAHORE: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has organized its first All Pakistan Badminton Tournament. The... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
India, Poland, Hungary make spaceflight comeback with ISS mission CAPE CANAVERAL: A US commercial mission carrying crew from India, Poland and Hungary blasted off to the ... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Punjab finance minister explains budgetary allocations LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Mian Mujtaba Shuja-ur-Rehman dismissed all objections raised by the opposition,... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
World Bank announces Lebanon, Syria reconstruction projects BEIRUT: The World Bank announced on Wednesday it had approved $250 million to support Lebanon’s post-war... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Iran N-programme obliterated, insists US President THE HAGUE: US President Donald Trump compared the impact of American strikes on Iranian nuclear sites to the end of... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Terrorism and drug trade “The black market, the informal financial system, porous borders, a permissive security environment, and... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 11:43am
Letters Lyari Expressway-I Modernizing payment systems could address commuter concerns while improving revenue efficiency. The Lyari Expressway... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Budget 2025–26: Between recovery and reality As the government tabled the federal budget for FY2025–26 on June 10, it did so against a backdrop of cautious... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 07:38am
Was that all, folks? I’m not surprised that financial markets were the first to call Iran’s retaliation “de-escalatory”... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 07:33am
CM approves development of 189 cities under PDP LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif, while chairing a special meeting regarding the Punjab Development... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 08:42am
CM vows to ensure good governance, public welfare LAHORE: Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz met with Speaker Punjab Assembly Malik Ahmad Khan, here Wednesday and... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
CTD Punjab arrests six suspected RAW facilitators LAHORE: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab claims to have dismantled a sophisticated network of Indian... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Punjab information minister steps up criticism of PTI founder LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Azma Bokhari has said that rifts within PTI’s internal politics have become so... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
LESCO launches major initiative to curb power theft LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has embarked on a massive project to curb electricity theft using... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Punjab approves 5 schemes worth Rs16.75bn LAHORE: The Punjab government on Wednesday approved five development schemes with a total estimated cost of... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Redefined accountancy profession: ACCA announces redesign of qualification LAHORE: Global accountancy body ACCA (the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) has announced a redesign ... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Charging stations: Sindh govt to cooperate with investors, says minister KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Energy and Planning, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said that the Sindh government will... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The abusive language Trump used publicly against Israel “How ridiculously fawning must you be to get Trump’s attention?” “I would say, on a scale of one to ten, ten.”... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 07:25am
FO dismisses speculation about Asif-Singh's meeting in China ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Wednesday dismissed speculation circulating in the media, confirming that no ... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Karachi experiences 57 minor tremors this month: PMD KARACHI: Amid a recent uptick in mild tremors across Karachi, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Punjab extends deadline for vehicle emissions testing LAHORE: The Punjab Environment Protection Department (EPD) has extended the deadline for vehicle emissions testing ... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
SAU achieves significant academic milestone HYDDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Tandojam, has achieved a significant academic milestone as its BS... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
UK HC meets Bilawal and Aseefa ISLAMABAD: British High Commissioner to Pakistan Jane Marriott, Wednesday, held a meeting with Pakistan People’s... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei ends at over 4-month high TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a more than four-month high on Wednesday, as chip-related stocks... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Stocks China stocks closes at six-month high as ME truce lifts sentiment SHANGHAI: Shanghai stocks closed at a more-than-six-month high on Wednesday, while Hong Kong ended at its loftiest... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Stocks Wall Street indexes mixed as ME tensions ease NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Wednesday as an Israel-Iran ceasefire appeared to be holding ... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Stocks Sri Lankan shares boosted by broad gains COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares closed higher on Wednesday, aided by broad-based gains across sectors, led by health care... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Rates Equities extend gains KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) experienced a mixed trading session on Wednesday as investor confidence... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Chinese polystyrene: NTC imposes 21pc anti-dumping duties ISLAMABAD: The National Tariff Commission (NTC) has imposed anti-dumping duties of up to 21% on imports of... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 09:18am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (June 25, 2025). ==================================== BR... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (June 25, 2025). ======================================= Offset... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (June 25, 2025)... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (June 25, 2025).... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (June 25, 2025).... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (June 25, 2025). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
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 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Cotton & Textile Hybrid cotton trials give birth to cotton revival hopes: experts LAHORE: After decades of stagnation, Pakistan’s cotton sector is poised for a turnaround as hybrid cotton has been... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Commodities Gold prices post modest gains KARACHI: Gold prices posted modest gains on Wednesday, tracking a slight uptick in global bullion rates, traders... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Commodities PMEX Daily Trading Report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 40.696billion... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 231,682 Tons of cargo comprising 163,991 Tons of import cargo and 67,691 ... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rise on Mideast truce, wet weather concerns SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures strengthened on Wednesday after a tentative truce between Iran and Israel buoyed... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Commodities Gold dips as geopolitical tensions ease NEW YORK: Gold prices eased on Wednesday as a ceasefire between Iran and Israel reduced safe-haven demand, while... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Digital payments thriving in Pakistan: Q3 sees 2bn transactions: SBP KARACHI: Digital payments continued to show robust growth, reaching 2 billion transactions and accounting for 89... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 11:35am
PM orders swift sale of loss-making GENCOs ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday called for the expedited establishment of electric vehicle... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 09:17am
No Apr FCA for Karachiites: Trade bodies demand Nepra reject PD plea ISLAMABAD: In protest against the Power Division’s intervention to block the application of negative Fuel Cost... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 09:19am
MOUs, agreement inked at Pak-UAE JMC in Abu Dhabi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed memoranda of understanding on “Mutual Exemption of... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 09:15am
Punjab cement makers given relief by SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court granted relief to the Punjab-based cement manufacturers by halting enforcement of the... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 09:16am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday, (June 25, 2025)... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Rates Spot rate decreased by Rs200 to Rs16,300 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Tuesday decreased the spot Rate by Rs 200 per... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Energy US natgas prices ease 1pc to 1-week low NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased about 1% to a one-week low on Wednesday on rising output so far this month... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Commodities Palm oil ends lower as Middle East tensions weigh KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed earlier gains to end lower on Wednesday as uncertainty over... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Pakistan’s energy intensity exceeds regional average: World Bank ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s energy intensity — the amount of energy needed to produce $1 of GDP — was 4.2 megajoules... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 09:19am
New member on Board of Directors of SNGPL: Summary sent to PM for appointment of Arif Hameed ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) has moved a summary to the prime minister for the appointment... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Using up to 300 units: Sindh plans solar tax exemption for power consumers KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy, Planning, and Development, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, stated that the Sindh... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Minimum monthly wage: KATI President rejects Sindh govt’s proposal KARACHI: The business and industrial community of Sindh has raised serious concerns over the provincial... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Govt urged to withdraw WHT increase on logistic services LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry and the Pakistan Goods Transporters Association have jointly... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Consumer Confidence Index EDITORIAL: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) was calculated at its peak since 2022 based on interviews conducted... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 07:28am
A brittle calm EDITORIAL: The fragile truce between Iran and Israel, which took effect on June 24 soon after Tehran’s retaliatory... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 07:32am
Companies SYM unveils generative AI creative studio KARACHI: In a landmark move for the country’s creative and digital technology landscape, Symmetry Group Limited... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Industry US diplomat highlights potential of Pakistan’s Reko Diq copper and gold mine ISLAMABAD: The US Deputy Chief of Mission to Pakistan Natalie Baker said on Wednesday that the massive Reko Diq... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 11:37am
Executive Risk Management Forum held for SOEs, listed firms at PSX ISLAMABAD: FAMCO Associates of Pakistan and TransVare Corporation of USA collaboratively organized an Executive Risk... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Industry Govt, APCMA in sync: Cement export target from PQA set at 1.5m tons: SAPM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has set cement export target at 1.5 million tons from Port Qasim Authority only and to achieve... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Zephyr Textiles Limited Zephyr Textiles Limited (PSX: ZTL) was incorporated in Pakistan as a private limited company in 1999 and was... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 08:17am
Companies Shell in early talks to buy rival BP, WSJ reports LONDON: Shell is in early talks to buy rival BP, the Wall Street Journal reported on Wednesday, citing people... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
UK trade envoy, PM’s rep discuss bilateral economic ties ISLAMABAD: Mohammad Yasin, the UK Trade Envoy to Pakistan, met with Coordinator to the Prime Minister on Commerce,... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
PBA terms federal budget ‘a step towards inclusive growth and stability’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Banks Association (PBA) has expressed full support for the federal budget 2025–26,... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Industry Govt recognises importance of chemical industry: minister KARACHI: Provincial Minister of Industries and Commerce Jam Ikramullah Dharejo has said that the Sindh government... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Industry KCCI launches anti-budget protest KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has launched a citywide protest against federal budget... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Money & Banking Asian currencies higher BENGALURU: Thai stocks and the baht were largely unchanged on Wednesday after the country’s central bank stood pat... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Money & Banking Dollar mixed as markets consolidate NEW YORK: The dollar was mixed on Wednesday in what analysts said was largely consolidation following a sharp ... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Water, education: World Bank Board approves $194m for two Balochistan projects ISLAMABAD: The World Bank Board of Executive Directors approved $194 million for two projects to enhance educational... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am
Bank accounts of tax evaders to face 3-day suspension from July 1 ISLAMABAD: In a major development, the bank account of any unregistered sales tax person (tax evader) can only be... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 09:24am
All cut-motions rejected: NA approves Rs3.951trn demands for grants ISLAMABAD: Ahead of the passage of the 2025-26 federal budget on Thursday (June 26), the National Assembly on... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 09:22am
Online payment intermediaries: Penalties revised for tax fraud, non-filing ISLAMABAD: The amended Finance Bill (2025-26) has revised penalty regime for committing tax fraud and non-filing of... Updated 26 Jun, 2025 09:17am
Agriculture comes under renewed focus PM directs authorities to begin a phased reduction in taxes on farm machinery and equipment to encourage mechanisation nationwide Updated 26 Jun, 2025 03:29pm
China warns global trade tensions ‘intensifying’ TIANJIN, (China): Chinese Premier Li Qiang warned on Wednesday that global trade tensions were “intensifying” as... Published 26 Jun, 2025 06:02am