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Budget: LCCI urges govt to address concerns ahead of NA debate

Business & Finance

Budget: LCCI urges govt to address concerns ahead of NA debate

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has urged the government to ensure immediate ...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 06:58am

Finance Bill: FPCCI demands withdrawal of anti-business measures

Business & Finance

Finance Bill: FPCCI demands withdrawal of anti-business measures

KARACHI: On behalf of the entire business, industry and trade community of Pakistan Atif Ikram Sheikh, President...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 06:57am

KICT fails to act against theft, cargo mishandling: KCAA

Pakistan

KICT fails to act against theft, cargo mishandling: KCAA

KARACHI: Karachi International Container Terminal Limited (KICT) has reportedly failed to implement effective...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 06:56am

Regional Transport Ministerial Conference to be held in Oct: minister

Pakistan

Regional Transport Ministerial Conference to be held in Oct: minister

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has decided to host a two-day Regional Transport Ministerial Conference in October 2025 which...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 06:53am

2014 sit-in: MWM chief acquitted

Pakistan

2014 sit-in: MWM chief acquitted

ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday acquitted Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Pakistan (MWM) Chief Raja Nasir Abbas...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 06:51am

Israel says it strikes Iran amid nuclear tensions

World

Israel says it strikes Iran amid nuclear tensions

JERUSALEM/DUBAI/WASHINGTON: Israel said early on Friday it had struck Iranian nuclear targets to block Tehran from...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 06:41am

2nd phase of livestock card scheme: 300,000 animals to be distributed among farmers

Pakistan

2nd phase of livestock card scheme: 300,000 animals to be distributed among farmers

LAHORE: Punjab Livestock & Agriculture Minister Syed Ashiq Hussain Kirmani announced on Thursday that the second...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 06:24am

The Weather

Pakistan

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (June 12, 2025) and the forecast for Friday (June 13, 2025)...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Interview with Muhammad Farooq Naseem - Chairman and CEO, DWP Group

BR Research

Interview with Muhammad Farooq Naseem - Chairman and CEO, DWP Group

‘Building a thriving ecosystem for Pakistan’s tech-led future’ Muhammad Farooq Naseem is the Chairman and CEO...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

China says it will remove all tariffs on African exports to boost trade

World

China says it will remove all tariffs on African exports to boost trade

NAIROBI: China will negotiate and sign a new economic pact with Africa that will get rid of all tariffs on the 53...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Austerity for minimum wagers – prosperity for lawmakers

BR Research

Austerity for minimum wagers – prosperity for lawmakers

Nine years. That’s how long the nation’s hardworking, self-sacrificing, people-loving parliamentarians have...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

FY26 budget delivers little for oil, gas and refineries

BR Research

FY26 budget delivers little for oil, gas and refineries

The Federal Budget for FY26 has brought a mix of continuity and subtle policy shifts for Pakistan’s oil and gas...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Call to end ‘child labour in supply chains’

Pakistan

Call to end ‘child labour in supply chains’

HYDERABAD: On the occasion of the Annual World Day against Child Labour, the Society for the Protection of the ...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Dust storms & rain-thundershowers likely from today

Pakistan

Dust storms & rain-thundershowers likely from today

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) on Thursday forecast a significant shift in weather conditions...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

‘Read Japan Project’: Japanese CG donates 32 books to KU

Pakistan

‘Read Japan Project’: Japanese CG donates 32 books to KU

KARACHI: The Consul General of Japan in Karachi, in collaboration with the Tokyo Foundation, attended a book ...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

First PIA post-Hajj flight arrives at Karachi

Pakistan

First PIA post-Hajj flight arrives at Karachi

KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has commenced its post-Hajj flights from Jeddah to various cities in...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

US envoy meets Dar

Pakistan

US envoy meets Dar

ISLAMABAD: US Chargé d’Affaires, Natalie Baker, called on Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister, Senator ...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Bilawal-led MPs reach Brussels to counter Indian narrative

Pakistan

Bilawal-led MPs reach Brussels to counter Indian narrative

BRUSSELS: Pakistan’s diplomatic delegation led by former foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has reached...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Farhatullah’s petition: IHC issues notices to FIA, ministry, others

Pakistan

Farhatullah’s petition: IHC issues notices to FIA, ministry, others

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) barred the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) from harassing former ...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Cases against 5 MPs of PTI: ECP to conduct hearing on 24th

Pakistan

Cases against 5 MPs of PTI: ECP to conduct hearing on 24th

ISLAMABAD: The electoral entity has fixed cases on 24th June against five legislators, who belong to Pakistan...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Federal Budget: FAPUASA Punjab expresses disappointment

Pakistan

Federal Budget: FAPUASA Punjab expresses disappointment

LAHORE: The Punjab Chapter of the Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) has...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Indian bid to stop water will be considered act of war: Bilawal

Pakistan

Indian bid to stop water will be considered act of war: Bilawal

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said if India attempts to cut off Pakistan’s...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

PCB says national selection committee remains intact

Sports

PCB says national selection committee remains intact

LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has confirmed that the national selection committee remained intact. The ...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Iran says ‘friendly country’ has warned it of possible impending Israeli attack: UN nuclear watchdog says Iran in breach of obligations

World

Iran says ‘friendly country’ has warned it of possible impending Israeli attack: UN nuclear watchdog says Iran in breach of obligations

VIENNA/DUBAI: The UN nuclear watchdog’s board of governors declared Iran in breach of its non-proliferation...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Kayani gets additional role as minister of state for finance

Pakistan

Kayani gets additional role as minister of state for finance

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has assigned Bilal Azhar Kayani the additional portfolio of Minister of...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

KP govt to present Rs2trn budget today

Pakistan

KP govt to present Rs2trn budget today

PESHAWAR: The KP government is set to unveil its provincial budget of Rs 2,000 billion for the next fiscal year...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

PEMRA initiates legal proceedings against M-Tel Communications

Pakistan

PEMRA initiates legal proceedings against M-Tel Communications

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has initiated legal proceedings against M/s...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Punjab Ombudsman secures Rs40.96m relief for citizens

Pakistan

Punjab Ombudsman secures Rs40.96m relief for citizens

LAHORE: On the directives of the Office of Ombudsman Punjab, a total relief of Rs40.958 million was provided to 36...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Punjab Unwanted Cooperative Societies (Repeal, Reorganization) Bill passed

Pakistan

Punjab Unwanted Cooperative Societies (Repeal, Reorganization) Bill passed

LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Thursday passed the Punjab Unwanted Cooperative Societies (Repeal and Reorganization)...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Rajab Butt granted interim bail

Pakistan

Rajab Butt granted interim bail

LAHORE: A session court on Thursday granted interim bail to a social media activist Rajab Butt in a case under the...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Entry of fresh weather system: Relief against heatwave likely this weekend

Pakistan

Entry of fresh weather system: Relief against heatwave likely this weekend

LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has said that a westerly wave has prevailed over the upper ...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Pakistan ‘saddened’ by plane crash in Ahmedabad

Pakistan

Pakistan ‘saddened’ by plane crash in Ahmedabad

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar said Thursday he was “saddened” by a plane crash in neighbouring India,...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Trump vows to bring together Pakistan, India to ‘solve anything’

Pakistan

Trump vows to bring together Pakistan, India to ‘solve anything’

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump insisted Thursday he would bring India and Pakistan to the table with China....

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Shehbaz, Abu Dhabi ruler discuss regional and global issues

Pakistan

Shehbaz, Abu Dhabi ruler discuss regional and global issues

ABU DHABI: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif met with President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Abu...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Absence of Certificate of Origin: Hundreds of trucks stuck at Torkham border

Print

Absence of Certificate of Origin: Hundreds of trucks stuck at Torkham border

ISLAMABAD: Over 750 vehicles, loaded with soapstone and coal, imported from Afghanistan have been stuck at Torkham...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

PPP says will protest against ‘oppressive & cruel’ budget

Print

PPP says will protest against ‘oppressive & cruel’ budget

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has termed federal budget-2025-26 as “oppressive and cruel” and...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

MPC meeting on 16th: Analysts give mixed views on key rate direction

Print

MPC meeting on 16th: Analysts give mixed views on key rate direction

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is scheduled to hold its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on ...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Development outlay soars 50pc to Rs4.2trn in 2 years: minister

Budget 2025-26

Development outlay soars 50pc to Rs4.2trn in 2 years: minister

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minster for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that Pakistan’s...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Budget 2025-26: Auto industry seeks clarifications about EVs, hybrid cars

Budget 2025-26

Budget 2025-26: Auto industry seeks clarifications about EVs, hybrid cars

KARACHI: The automotive industry is seeking urgent clarification on recent measures proposed in the federal budget...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

ECC rejects MTT-WOP over flawed financial assumptions

Print

ECC rejects MTT-WOP over flawed financial assumptions

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has refused to approve...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Securities’ auction procedures: SBP unveils changes

Print

Securities’ auction procedures: SBP unveils changes

KARACHI: Changes in Procedures of government securities auctions and monetary policy liquidity operations in respect...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Budget again fails to meet masses’ expectations: SCBAP

Business & Finance

Budget again fails to meet masses’ expectations: SCBAP

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association of Pakistan (SCBAP) noted that the annual federal budget once again...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Auto sector posts strong growth in 11MFY25; car sales surge 35pc YoY

Business & Finance

Auto sector posts strong growth in 11MFY25; car sales surge 35pc YoY

KARACHI: Pakistan’s automobile sector demonstrated robust growth in the first eleven months of the fiscal year...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

OGDCL announces oil, gas discovery at Faakir-1 Well in Khairpur

Business & Finance

OGDCL announces oil, gas discovery at Faakir-1 Well in Khairpur

ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) on Thursday announced a significant oil and gas discovery...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

IHC ruling favours FBR: Leading telecom co to pay Rs22bn

Business & Finance

IHC ruling favours FBR: Leading telecom co to pay Rs22bn

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has issued a judgement against a leading telecom operator, which would...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Key issues in E-Commerce sector discussed

Business & Finance

Key issues in E-Commerce sector discussed

ISLAMABAD: In a high-level meeting held to address key issues in Pakistan’s rapidly expanding E-Commerce sector,...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

The post-budget govt press conference

Editorials

The post-budget govt press conference

EDITORIAL: The post-budget press conference held by the federal finance minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, flanked by...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

India threatening South Asia’s stability

Editorials

India threatening South Asia’s stability

EDITORIAL: As part of Pakistan’s diplomatic outreach to the international community in the aftermath of last...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

DRAP STRN deregistration case: FTO orders swift conclusion

Business & Finance

DRAP STRN deregistration case: FTO orders swift conclusion

ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has instructed the Large Taxpayers Office (LTO), Islamabad to promptly...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Forex reserves see slight increase

Business & Finance

Forex reserves see slight increase

KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves saw a slight increase of $ 277 million during the...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Rs3.743bn spent on security of Reko Diq project

Print

Rs3.743bn spent on security of Reko Diq project

ISLAMABAD: The federal government has spent Rs 3.743 billion on the security measures of Reko Diq gold and copper...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Long-term industrial policy on the anvil

Budget 2025-26

Long-term industrial policy on the anvil

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production in close collaboration with all the stakeholders including the...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Tariff cuts to cause Rs200bn revenue loss

Budget 2025-26

Tariff cuts to cause Rs200bn revenue loss

ISLAMABAD: The tariff rationalization including changes in import duties slabs, abolition/reduction in customs...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Aurangzeb tells Senate body: Govt eyes $2bn loan to boost reserves

Budget 2025-26

Aurangzeb tells Senate body: Govt eyes $2bn loan to boost reserves

ISLAMABAD: Amid expectation of borrowing $2 billion from commercial banks to shore up reserves to $14 billion by the...

Published 13 Jun, 2025 05:59am

Trump says Israel should not strike Iran, as nuclear deal ‘close’

World

Trump says Israel should not strike Iran, as nuclear deal ‘close’

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump called Thursday on ally Israel not to strike Iran’s nuclear sites, saying a...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 11:43pm

Ukraine’s Zelensky hopes to push Trump on US Russia sanctions at G7

World

Ukraine’s Zelensky hopes to push Trump on US Russia sanctions at G7

KYIV: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Thursday he hoped to press his US counterpart Donald Trump at the...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 11:37pm

IHC affirms tax department’s stance in Rs59.3bn tower business transaction

Business & Finance

IHC affirms tax department’s stance in Rs59.3bn tower business transaction

A Division Bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), led by Justice Babar Sattar, has delivered a ruling in favour of...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 11:28pm

Pakistan braces for extreme weather as NDMA issues nationwide advisory

Pakistan

Pakistan braces for extreme weather as NDMA issues nationwide advisory

As temperatures soar across Pakistan, authorities have warned of potential rainfall and windstorms in northern...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 11:01pm

Pakistan tanners invited to organise leather show in Malaysia

Markets

Pakistan tanners invited to organise leather show in Malaysia

Consul General of Malaysia Herman Hardynata Ahmad invited on Thursday Pakistan tanners to consider organising a...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 10:45pm

PM Shehbaz returns after concluding da-long visit to UAE

Pakistan

PM Shehbaz returns after concluding da-long visit to UAE

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif returned to Pakistan on Thursday after concluding a one-day official visit to the...

Updated 12 Jun, 2025 11:18pm

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves rise $167mn to clock in at $11.68bn

Markets

SBP-held foreign exchange reserves rise $167mn to clock in at $11.68bn

Foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) increased by $167 million on a weekly basis,...

Updated 12 Jun, 2025 09:04pm

Boeing share slump hits Dow, US stocks

Markets

Boeing share slump hits Dow, US stocks

NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks dipped early Thursday after fresh trade war rhetoric from President Donald Trump, while...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 08:27pm

Federal ministers propose revision in e-commerce taxation framework to support SMEs

Technology

Federal ministers propose revision in e-commerce taxation framework to support SMEs

Govt proposed 18% sales tax on sales of goods to be sold by e-commerce platforms

Published 12 Jun, 2025 08:19pm

Sindh CM Murad calls pre-budget meeting on June 13

Pakistan

Sindh CM Murad calls pre-budget meeting on June 13

Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad has called the provincial cabinet’s meeting on Friday, June 13, 2025, to discuss...

Updated 12 Jun, 2025 07:57pm

Pakistan’s Wasim Akram praises his statue amid social media flak

Life & Style

Pakistan’s Wasim Akram praises his statue amid social media flak

KARACHI: Legendary Pakistan cricketer Wasim Akram saluted on Thursday the “effort” of the artist who created a...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 06:38pm

Trump says to set unilateral tariffs within weeks

World

Trump says to set unilateral tariffs within weeks

WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump plans to inform trading partners of unilateral US tariff rates in the coming...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 06:32pm

Pakistan leaders unite in grief as condolences pour in after deadly Air India crash

Pakistan

Pakistan leaders unite in grief as condolences pour in after deadly Air India crash

News of a horrific Air India crash near Ahmedabad on Thursday shocked the world, killing over 200 passengers. The...

Updated 12 Jun, 2025 08:39pm

Air India plane crash: reactions from across the world

World

Air India plane crash: reactions from across the world

Many people were killed when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed minutes after...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 06:19pm

Babar Azam likely to make BBL debut with Sydney Sixers

Sports

Babar Azam likely to make BBL debut with Sydney Sixers

Former Pakistan captain Babar Azam is highly likely to feature in the upcoming Big Bash League (BBL) Season 15, with...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 06:09pm

Beach Boy Brian Wilson, surf rock poet, dies at 82

Life & Style

Beach Boy Brian Wilson, surf rock poet, dies at 82

NEW YORK: Brian Wilson, the Beach Boys co-founder who masterminded the group’s wild popularity and soundtracked the...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 06:06pm

The world’s worst air crashes in recent years

World

The world’s worst air crashes in recent years

LONDON: At least 100 people were killed when an Air India plane bound for London with 242 people on board crashed...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 05:50pm

NATO chief hopeful of spending deal as meets allies in Rome

World

NATO chief hopeful of spending deal as meets allies in Rome

ROME: NATO chief Mark Rutte said Thursday he was “pretty confident” of getting a deal on boosting defence spending...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 04:54pm

Meta AI introduces generative video editing for creativity

Technology

Meta AI introduces generative video editing for creativity

Meta AI is unveiling a generative AI video editing feature, now available in the Meta AI app, the Meta.AI website,...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 04:44pm

Gold prices per tola gains Rs4,000 in Pakistan

Markets

Gold prices per tola gains Rs4,000 in Pakistan

Gold prices in Pakistan increased on Thursday in line with their surge in the international market. In the local...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 04:04pm

Dubai property: buyers purchase shares in one-bedroom apartment in record time

Business & Finance

Dubai property: buyers purchase shares in one-bedroom apartment in record time

Dubai govt's tokenised project allows users to buy shares in properties through blockchain-based tokens, starting from AED 2,000 ($545)

Published 12 Jun, 2025 03:55pm

Monetary Policy Committee to meet on Monday: SBP

Business & Finance

Monetary Policy Committee to meet on Monday: SBP

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of SBP will meet on Monday, June 16, 2025, to decide on the policy rate, the...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 03:30pm

Boeing shares fall 5% after Air India’s Dreamliner jet crashes

Markets

Boeing shares fall 5% after Air India’s Dreamliner jet crashes

Boeing’s shares fell 5% on Thursday after an Air India 787-8 Dreamliner jet crashed minutes after taking off, posing...

Updated 12 Jun, 2025 08:14pm

Pakistan’s solar boom continues as govt proposes 18% tax

Markets

Pakistan’s solar boom continues as govt proposes 18% tax

Cherat Cement Company Limited (CHCC) has further enhanced its renewable portfolio with the commissioning of a 2.935...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 03:14pm

Energy stocks keep FTSE 100 steady as trade deal optimism wanes

Markets

Energy stocks keep FTSE 100 steady as trade deal optimism wanes

London’s FTSE 100 was slightly lower on Thursday as recent optimism around the U.S.-China trade deal waned, but...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 03:05pm

Wimbledon increases prize money, champions to receive three million pounds each

Sports

Wimbledon increases prize money, champions to receive three million pounds each

Wimbledon has increased its prize money for this year’s championships to 53.5 million pounds ($72.59 million), a 7%...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 03:01pm

Ministers propose eCommerce tax reforms

Technology

Ministers propose eCommerce tax reforms

In a bid to support Pakistan’s rapidly growing eCommerce sector and support small and medium enterprises (SMEs),...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 02:47pm

Ugandan shilling flat ahead of budget reading

Markets

Ugandan shilling flat ahead of budget reading

KAMPALA: The Ugandan shilling was flat on Thursday data from the London Stock Exchange Group showed, ahead of the...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 02:05pm

OGDCL finds significant gas reserves in Sindh

Markets

OGDCL finds significant gas reserves in Sindh

Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), along with its partner Government Holdings (Private) Limited...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 01:57pm

Air India Dreamliner crashes into Ahmedabad college hostel, kills over 290

World

Air India Dreamliner crashes into Ahmedabad college hostel, kills over 290

At least one passenger known to have survived, police say

Updated 12 Jun, 2025 10:01pm

Poland manager Probierz resigns after row with Lewandowski

Sports

Poland manager Probierz resigns after row with Lewandowski

Poland manager Michal Probierz resigned from his position on Thursday, four days after star striker Robert...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 01:37pm

Sporting president says no gentleman’s agreement, or offers, for Gyokeres transfer

Sports

Sporting president says no gentleman’s agreement, or offers, for Gyokeres transfer

Sporting President Frederico Varandas has shot down reports the club would accept 70 million euros for Viktor...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 01:23pm

Saudi Crown Prince MBS will not attend G7 Summit in Canada

World

Saudi Crown Prince MBS will not attend G7 Summit in Canada

DUBAI: Mohammed bin Salman, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince and de facto leader, will not attend next week’s Group of...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 01:19pm

Govt under fire for salary hike for top parliamentarians while minimum wage remains static

Business & Finance

Govt under fire for salary hike for top parliamentarians while minimum wage remains static

The federal government’s decision to significantly raise the salaries and financial perks of top parliamentary...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 01:14pm

Euro zone bond yields dip, traders eye Middle East tensions

Markets

Euro zone bond yields dip, traders eye Middle East tensions

LONDON: Euro zone bond yields dropped on Thursday as traders weighed the impact of the previous day’s soft U.S....

Published 12 Jun, 2025 01:13pm

Iran will not compromise on right to enrichment, says official

World

Iran will not compromise on right to enrichment, says official

DUBAI: Iran will not abandon its right to uranium enrichment because of mounting frictions in the region, a senior...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 01:09pm

Major Gulf markets retreat on geopolitics

Markets

Major Gulf markets retreat on geopolitics

Major stock markets in the Gulf fell in early trade on Thursday amid uncertainty following the U.S. decision to...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 12:54pm

European shares tumble as trade, geopolitical tensions mount

Markets

European shares tumble as trade, geopolitical tensions mount

European shares dropped on Thursday, in their fourth straight session of declines, as trade optimism stemming from...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 12:52pm

Palm rises on bargain buying, Chicago soyoil

Markets

Palm rises on bargain buying, Chicago soyoil

JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rebounded on Thursday after two straight sessions of losses, supported by...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 12:14pm

India tell Reddy to be ready for bigger bowling workload in England

Sports

India tell Reddy to be ready for bigger bowling workload in England

India’s bowling attack will need regular contributions from all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy on the tour of England...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 12:10pm

India’s palm oil imports in May rise over 84% m/m, trade body says

Markets

India’s palm oil imports in May rise over 84% m/m, trade body says

India’s palm oil imports in May rose 84% from April to 592,888 metric tons, the Solvent Extractors’ Association of...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 12:01pm

South African rand edges higher before mining data

Markets

South African rand edges higher before mining data

JOHANNESBURG: The South African rand edged higher in early trade on Thursday, ahead of the release of local mining...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 11:59am

German defence minister in Kyiv on visit

World

German defence minister in Kyiv on visit

BERLIN: German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius arrived in Kyiv on Thursday, a spokesman in his ministry told AFP, a...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 11:54am

Oman to host US-Iran nuclear talks on Sunday: FM

World

Oman to host US-Iran nuclear talks on Sunday: FM

MUSCAT, OMAN: Oman said Thursday it will host a sixth round of nuclear talks between the United States and Iran over...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 11:49am

London copper rises; volatility fears linger

Markets

London copper rises; volatility fears linger

SINGAPORE: London copper prices inched up on Thursday, though analysts expect continued volatility amid persistent...

Published 12 Jun, 2025 11:41am

Japanese rubber futures dip on weak demand

Markets

Japanese rubber futures dip on weak demand

BEIJING: Japanese rubber futures dropped on Thursday, snapping two sessions of gains, as weak demand and tariff...

Updated 12 Jun, 2025 03:12pm

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jun 12	282.73
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jun 12	282.53
USD to Japanese Yen / Jun 12	143.91
USD to Swiss Franc / Jun 12	0.82
Pound Sterling to USD / Jun 12	1.35
Euro to USD / Jun 12	1.15
UK LIBOR % / Jun 11	4.96

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jun 11	6,022.24
Nasdaq / Jun 11	19,615.88
Dow Jones / Jun 11	42,865.77
India Sensex / Jun 12	82,355.26
Tokyo Nikkei / Jun 12	38,173.09
Hang Seng / Jun 12	24,037.41
FTSE 100 / Jun 12	8,864.73
Germany DAX 30 / Jun 12	23,697.86
France CAC40 / Jun 12	7,718.48

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jun 11	16,985
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jun 11	302,554
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jun 12	67.42
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jun 12	3,343.62
Cotton US¢/pound / Jun 12	67.28
Petrol/Litre / Jun 13	253.63
Diesel/Litre / Jun 13	254.64

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Stock	Price
Invest Bank / Jun 12 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	6.11 ▲ 1 (19.57%)
Grays Leasing / Jun 12 Grays Leasing Limited(GRYL)	6.61 ▲ 1 (17.83%)
Dewan Farooque Sp. / Jun 12 Dewan Farooque Spinning Mills Limited(DFSM)	5.21 ▲ 0.53 (11.32%)
Apna Microfin. / Jun 12 Apna Microfinance Bank Limited(AMBL)	10.64 ▲ 0.97 (10.03%)
Sardar Chemical / Jun 12 Sardar Chemical Industries Limited(SARC)	70.80 ▲ 6.44 (10.01%)
Saif Textile / Jun 12 Saif Textile Mills Limited(SAIF)	17.25 ▲ 1.57 (10.01%)
Shadman Cotton / Jun 12 Shadman Cotton Mills Limited(SHCM)	43.07 ▲ 3.92 (10.01%)
Bannu Woollen / Jun 12 Bannu Woollen Mills Limited(BNWM)	44.41 ▲ 4.04 (10.01%)
First Elite Cap.Mod / Jun 12 First Elite Capital Modaraba(FECM)	42.20 ▲ 3.84 (10.01%)
Nets Internat.Comm. / Jun 12 Nets International Communication Limited(GEMNETS)	28.50 ▲ 2.59 (10%)

Stock	Price
PIA Holding Co.B / Jun 12 PIA Holding Company Limited B(PIAHCLB)	20,987.89 ▼ -2331.99 (-10%)
Khyber Textile / Jun 12 Khyber Textile Mills Limited(KHYT)	1,993.94 ▼ -221.55 (-10%)
Otsuka Pakistan / Jun 12 Otsuka Pakistan Limited(OTSU)	398.57 ▼ -42.15 (-9.56%)
Ideal Spinning / Jun 12 Ideal Spinning Mills Limited(IDSM)	14.54 ▼ -1.45 (-9.07%)
First Capital Equities / Jun 12 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	4.01 ▼ -0.39 (-8.86%)
Pak Paper Prod / Jun 12 Pakistan Paper Products Limited(PPP)	158.38 ▼ -12.76 (-7.46%)
Chenab Ltd / Jun 12 Chenab Limited(CHBL)	6.17 ▼ -0.49 (-7.36%)
Hinopak Motor / Jun 12 Hinopak Motors Limited(HINO)	374.16 ▼ -28.7 (-7.12%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jun 12 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	27.06 ▼ -1.99 (-6.85%)
ECOPACK Ltd / Jun 12 Ecopack Limited(ECOP)	85.11 ▼ -6.09 (-6.68%)

Stock	Volume
Sui South Gas / Jun 12 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	55,899,181 ▲ 0.78
Fauji Cement / Jun 12 Fauji Cement Company Limited(FCCL)	50,597,576 ▲ 0.49
WorldCall Telecom / Jun 12 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	49,327,936 ▼ -0.08
Pervez Ahmed Consultancy / Jun 12 Pervez Ahmed Consultancy Services Ltd.(PASL)	49,092,533 ▼ -0.07
Maple Leaf Cement / Jun 12 Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited(MLCF)	40,260,789 ▲ 0.74
K-Electric Ltd. / Jun 12 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	38,519,154 ▼ -0.24
Invest Bank / Jun 12 Invest Capital Investment Bank Limited(ICIBL)	38,443,385 ▲ 1
Dewan Cement / Jun 12 Dewan Cement Limited(DCL)	27,852,990 ▼ -0.43
Kohinoor Spining / Jun 12 Kohinoor Spinning Mills Limited(KOSM)	26,083,851 ▼ -0.18
Treet Corp / Jun 12 Treet Corporation Limited(TREET)	24,336,515 ▼ -0.27

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