Fresh from ordering a dramatic military raid that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, President Donald Trump spent Sunday sketching an expansive and confrontational vision of American power, vowing to “run” Venezuela, renewing a push to annex Greenland, and issuing stark warnings to Iran and Cuba. The series of declarations, made aboard Air Force One and […]
Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Muhammad Junaid Anwar Chaudhry on Monday inaugurated Pakistan’s first Fishing Technology Museum and soft launched the Mahi Dost digital traceability application, initiatives aimed at strengthening fisheries management and improving export competitiveness. According to an official statement, the museum, located in Karachi, traces the evolution of fishing practices from traditional artisanal […]
A steering committee has decided to compile product- and sector-wise data on imports, prices and domestic production to take a decision on tariff rationalisation. The committee has also decided to analyse the impact of tariff rationalisation under the National Tariff Policy and propose targeted, temporary measures – where justified. In a recent meeting, the committee […]
Pakistan has developed 400 advanced chickpea breeding lines under a newly established Speed Breeding Facility, aimed at accelerating the development of climate-resilient and high-yield pulse varieties. Dr Shahid Riaz Malik, Head of the Pulses Research Programme at the National Agricultural Research Centre, said the breeding lines were developed using controlled-environment speed breeding techniques and are […]
In a robust rally, the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday skyrocketed to a new peak above 182,400, up 3,373 points, owing to expectations of further monetary easing and macro stability. During the trading session, the benchmark KSE-100 index touched the intra-day high of 183,964, while the day’s low was recorded at 179,535, reflecting healthy […]
Gold prices in Pakistan experienced a significant rebound on Monday, influenced by strong gains in the international bullion market, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions following a dramatic event where the US launched airstrikes on Venezuela and abducted President Nicolas Maduro. As a result, there was increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold, which positively impacted […]
The United States could raise tariffs on India if New Delhi does not curb purchases of Russian oil, President Donald Trump said on Sunday, escalating pressure on the South Asian country as trade talks remain inconclusive. Trump said India could face higher tariffs over Russian oil purchases. Senator Lindsey Graham said US pressure has reduced India’s […]
The Karachi port is expected to experience a further drop in temperature over the coming weekend, with the mercury likely to fall to 9 degrees Celsius on Saturday and Sunday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Monday. According to PMD spokesperson Anjum Nazir Zaigham, chilly conditions will persist during the night and early morning […]
The Punjab government has decided to stop awarding honorariums to religious scholars who make statements against state policies. The provincial government has also announced strict action against clerics promoting hate speeches and anti-state activities. Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has approved this policy following recommendations from the Punjab Home Department. The policy specifies that […]
A judicial magistrate in South Karachi has approved bail for Armaghan, the prime suspect in the Mustafa Amir murder case, in a separate trial under the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA) relating to an alleged illegal call centre. The bail plea was heard before the Judicial Magistrate West. Defence counsel Khurram Abbas Awan argued […]