Meeting underlines need for facilitative measures, improving ease of doing business ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Bilal Azhar Kayani chaired a consultative meeting at the Ministry of Finance with representatives of the business and export sectors to discuss measures aimed at further improving the tax regime, enhancing export facilitation, and promoting a…
Multiple users have been sharing a video across social media platforms since Monday, showing Norwegian footballer Erling Haaland getting startled by his reflection in the mirror. However, the video is doctored. How it started On June 28, a social media user shared a video on X, showing Haaland getting startled by his reflection in the…
Says actions of SHO, accompanying police officers amounted to ‘gross act of disrespect towards member of the Senate’ Leader of the Opposition in the Senate and Tehreek –e-Tahaffuz-e ain Pakistan deputy chief Allama Raja Nasir Abbas. SCREENGRAB ISLAMABAD: Opposition Leader in the Senate Raja Nasir Abbas filed a privilege motion against the Station House Officer…
Strait of Hormuz tensions force spot market purchase; delivery scheduled between Tuesday-Saturday ISTANBUL/ KARACHI: Pakistan has launched an urgent tender to buy a liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo for delivery this week, as renewed tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt energy flows through one of the world’s most important shipping routes. The state-owned Pakistan…
Joseph Aoun reviews security situation with Rodolphe Haykal, reaffirms confidence in armed forces amid criticism Lebanese President Joseph Aoun addressing a press conference at the presidential palace in Baabda, Lebanon on January 17, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/File Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on Tuesday discussed the army’s upcoming responsibilities with Army Commander Rodolphe Haykal following the US-brokered…
Calls out a report by Turkish public broadcaster on recent terrorist attack on a Rangers facility in Karachi Information Minister Attaullah Tarar addressing a press conference in Islamabad. PHOTO: RADIO PAKISTAN Minister for Information Attaullah Tarar on Tuesday criticised the use of the term “militants” to describe those responsible for attacks on civilians, saying “terrorists are…
ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved ten Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) for listing on the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) during the first half of 2026, according to a statement issued on Monday. Nine companies have already completed their IPOs, raising more than Rs20 billion through public offerings. Book building for…
KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday declined in both the international and local bullion markets, while silver prices registered an increase. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $41 per ounce to $4,024. According to the All-Pakistan Gems and Jewellers Sarafa Association (APGJSA), in the local market, the price of gold per tola…
Says SC must compel Israel to quickly cease all settlement, which constitute flagrant violation of international law Pakistan urges UNSC to press Israel on settlements in occupied Palestinian territory Pakistan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Ambassador Asim Iftikhar Ahmad, called for an end to the Israeli occupation of the Occupied Palestinian Territories (OPT), saying…
Heavyweight stocks advance across banking, cement, automobiles and energy sectors, pushing the KSE-100 index higher Pakistan equities traded firmly higher on Tuesday, with broad-based buying across heavyweight sectors pushing the benchmark KSE-100 index up by more than 1,200 points in intraday trade, extending the market’s positive momentum. At 1:24pm, the benchmark index stood at 179,488.55,…