India, South Korea set $50b trade target
Modi, Lee agree to revamp 2010 trade pact, target doubling bilateral transactions SEOUL/ NEW DELHI:…
India, South Korea set $50b trade target
Modi, Lee agree to revamp 2010 trade pact, target doubling bilateral transactions SEOUL/ NEW DELHI: India and South Korea said on Monday that they would boost their economic ties by expanding cooperation in energy, critical minerals, shipbuilding, semiconductors and steel as they seek to double their trade to $50 billion by 2030. New Delhi and…
West Ham’s draw at Palace relegates Wolves
West Ham forward Jarrod Bowen in action against Crystal Palace. Photo: AFP LONDON: West Ham’s 0-0 draw against Crystal Palace on Monday condemned Wolves to relegation from the Premier League and boosted their own survival bid to leave struggling Tottenham deeper in trouble.Bottom of the table Wolves have long been destined for the drop and…
Lahore’s Alhamra Arts Council to hold first ‘Kathak Festival’ in tribute to Maharaj Ghulam Hussain
Two-day event will feature performances, panel discussions, workshops celebrating legacy of Kathak dance The Alhamra Arts Council announced its first “Kathak Festival” in tribute to Maharaj Ghulam Hussain, also known as Maharaj Kathak and Baba Maharaj. The event is scheduled to take place on May 7 and 8, and will feature performances by a range…
Rawalpindi declares forest fire season
Strict ban imposed on matches, flammables, picnics in forests from April 15 to July 15 RAWALPINDI: The Forest Department has declared the period from April 15 to July 15 as the “fire season” to ensure the protection and conservation of government forests across the Rawalpindi division, including the hilly tehsils of Murree, Kotli Sattian, Kahuta,…
SBP receives $1b from Saudi Arabia, second tranche of $3b deposit
Inflows expected to bolster foreign exchange reserves amid ongoing efforts to maintain macroeconomic stability SFD signs agreement to extend $3b deposit with the SBP. PHOTO: Radio Pakistan The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Tuesday that the country has received $1 billion from the Ministry of Finance of Saudi Arabia, marking the second tranche…
Gold prices in Pakistan Today
KARACHI: Gold and silver prices on Tuesday declined in both international and domestic markets, reflecting broader trends in the bullion trade. In the international bullion market, gold fell by $10 per ounce to settle at $4,778. In the local market, the price of gold per tola decreased by Rs1,000 to Rs500,162. Similarly, the price of…
Chinese envoy expresses full support, lauds Pakistan’s efforts for US-Iran talks in meeting with FM Dar
Egyptian FM, Dar speak on telephone call, emphasise importance of dialogue and engagement for peace and stability Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar holds meeting with Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zaidong. PHOTO: X The Chinese ambassador to Pakistan, Jiang Zaidong, on Tuesday expressed Beijing’s support for Islamabad’s diplomatic efforts aimed at facilitating engagement between the United States and…
PSX extends gains over 2,400 points as oil slides on US-Iran talk optimism
Market touches an intraday high of 175,298.11, while the low is recorded at 173,405.57 KARACHI: Buying momentum returned to the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Tuesday, as investor sentiment improved amid growing optimism over a potential second round of US-Iran talks aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. Hopes that diplomacy may progress have weighed on…
Apple turns to hardware veteran Ternus as CEO to succeed Cook in AI age
New AI startup linked to Jeff Bezos attracts major investors in bid to reshape industry innovation Apple on Monday named longtime hardware boss John Ternus as its next CEO, turning to another insider to steer the iPhone maker after Tim Cook as it navigates a world radically altered by artificial intelligence, a technology it has…
Agricultural tax notifications declared unlawful
LAHORE: Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has declared recent government notifications revising agricultural income tax rates as unlawful and ordered an immediate halt to their enforcement, assessments and collections. The ruling came during the 41st session of the Punjab Assembly on a privilege motion moved by MPA Zulfiqar Ali Shah. The Speaker held…
