KP CM honours winners of U16, U21 Games PESHAWAR: The Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan’s historic initiative of encouraging medal winners of... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:22am
S Korea unemployment surges to 11-year high in Dec SEOUL: South Korea’s unemployment rate surged to an 11-year high in December, while the number of employed plunged... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Imam-ul-Haq to miss Test series against South Africa LAHORE: Opening batsman Imam-ul-Haq has been ruled out of the home Test series against South Africa due to a thumb... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Doctor who declared Trump ‘healthiest’ president ever dies NEW YORK: President Donald Trump’s former personal doctor — who claimed Trump had dictated a letter insisting he... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Samsung unveils S21 smartphone lineup, cuts price from last year SAN FRANCISCO: Samsung on Thursday unveiled a new Galaxy S21 smartphone lineup, with prices lowered by some $200 ... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Turkmenistan, Afghanistan open new rail and power links ASHGABAT, (Turkmenistan): Turkmenistan and Afghanistan have inaugurated new transport, power and communications... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:22am
Tesco logs record Christmas LONDON: Supermarket giant Tesco, Britain’s biggest retailer, on Thursday reported record Christmas sales, with... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am
WHO deplores 95pc of vaccine doses limited to 10 countries COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organization’s European branch on Thursday said 95 percent of vaccine doses so far... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am
World facing ‘catastrophic’ temperature rises: UN GENEVA: The world is on course for a “catastrophic” temperature rise this century, the United Nations said... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am
UK rejected visa-free entry to EU for performers: Barnier BRUSSELS: Britain turned down an EU proposal for visa-free travel for performers and journalists in post-Brexit... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Jordan’s king gets coronavirus jab AMMAN: Jordan’s King Abdullah II received a Covid-19 vaccine jab on Thursday, a day after the country launched its... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Erdogan gets jab as Turkey unrolls Chinese vaccine ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stripped down to a black t-shirt and got vaccinated on Thursday as ... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Senate staff directed to take austerity measures ISLAMABAD: With less than two months remaining for his term to expire, outgoing Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am
US nationality case: IHC terms Vawda's attitude 'non-serious' ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) termed Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda's attitude... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am
British court's order: NA body seeks NAB briefing ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs has sought briefing from the chairman ... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am
PCP certifies 19 non-profit organisations KARACHI: Pakistan Centre for Philanthropy (PCP) has approved certification of 19 non-profit organisations. According... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am
CNG stations in Sindh to remain closed for 48 hours HYDERABAD: All Pakistan CNG Association has announced that CNG stations in Sindh will remain closed from Thursday 8... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am
SHC summons SBC DG in a fire laws related case KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday summoned director general (DG) Sindh Building Control Authority (SBC) in... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Uzair Baloch acquittal: Opposition accuses Sindh govt of 'weak' prosecution KARACHI: Opposition on Thursday blamed the Sindh government for a 'weak' prosecution behind the release of gang-war... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Increase in reserved seats for tribal districts: NA body flays non-implementation of cabinet's decision ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) on Thursday expressed... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Qureshi welcomes debate on Kashmir in British Parliament ISLAMABAD: Welcoming the debate on Kashmir in the British Parliament, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Four soldiers martyred in NW, along LoC: ISPR RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army said Thursday that four soldiers embraced martyrdom in North Waziristan in exchange of... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Chan refuses to withdraw resignation despite requests ISLAMABAD: Nadeem Afzal Chan, the prime minister's spokesperson on Thursday, refused to withdraw his resignation... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am
Letters We need to change ‘sunset thinking’ Special assistant to prime minister on institutional reforms and austerity Dr Ishrat Hussain has recently advanced a... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Sanctions-hit Chinese firms surge as global buyers swoop in Asian and European investors are snatching up discounted Chinese stocks hit by a US investment ban, finding bargains... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Food security and the pandemic ‘A ban on corn exports in Argentina is fanning fear among farmers and traders that one of the world’s top food... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Advance tax, refunds & compensation — I A cursory look at the annual year books published by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) after the promulgation of... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Three Commodores promoted to Rear Admiral ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Navy on Thursday has promoted Commodore Javed Iqbal, Commodore Muhammad Sohail Arshad and... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Hala vegetable, fruit market: Allottees facing harassment: Memon HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Onion and Potato Vegetable Commission Agents Group Altaf Memon said that the ... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Ministry finalises ‘Personal Data Protection Bill’ ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has finalised the “Personal Data ... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:17am
Stocks Most Gulf shares ease, but weekly gains intact DUBAI: Saudi Arabian and United Arab Emirates share indexes weakened on Thursday on lower oil prices but still held... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Stocks European stocks up on US stimulus hopes, China data MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares rose for a third straight session on Thursday, as hopes of a large stimulus under... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Stocks China shares slump SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip index slumped on Thursday, moving further away from a 13-year closing high earlier ... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Stocks Thursday’s early trade: Dow, Nasdaq hit record highs NEW YORK: The Dow and the Nasdaq hit record highs on Thursday in anticipation of President-elect Joe Biden’s... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Stocks S&P moves higher; Intel jumps NEW YORK: Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 index closed slightly higher on Wednesday with defensive sectors... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Stocks Nikkei ends at three-decade high TOKYO: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei stock average closed at its highest level in three decades on Thursday, helped by ... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Stocks London stocks rise LONDON: British shares gained on Thursday as a slew of upbeat corporate earnings supported investor sentiment at a... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
First Virtual Texpo-2021: TDAP to hold orientation session with companies KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Karachi arranged an orientation session with leading textile... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:17am
One booked under SSGC’s operation Grift KARACHI: Gas Utility Court, Larkana, rejected bail application of accused Nasir Ali Abro. The culprit was found... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:16am
Punjab reports 25 deaths, 767 Covid-19 cases LAHORE: Out of 14,411 coronavirus tests conducted in the last 24 hours, as many as 767 fresh Covid-19 cases and 25... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:16am
PSQCA releases list of 168 essential items KARACHI: Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) has released a new list of 168 essential items,... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Sarwar says corruption weakens national institutions LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that corruption has weakened national institutions and... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:16am
Sindh seeks ban on tomato import, steps for onion export KARACHI: The Sindh government has written a letter to the federal government seeking a ban on import of tomatoes and... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:16am
Punjab govt to open schools, colleges on 18th LAHORE: Despite serious concerns of the health department, the Punjab government has decided to open schools and... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:16am
Three held with 40kg of hashish in Punjab LAHORE: The Crime Investigation Agency (CIA) claimed on Thursday to have seized over 40 kilograms of fine quality... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:16am
PM working to build corruption-free Pakistan: CM LAHORE: Terming corruption as a lingering tragedy, Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said the corrupt are... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:10am
'Land grabbing of overseas Pakistanis won't be tolerated' LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Jawwad Rafique Malik has said that land grabbing of overseas Pakistanis will not be... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
'Rights for Karachi' movement: JI to stage sit-in today KARACHI: Karachi Jamaat-e-Islami chief Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman on Thursday demanded a fresh census in the city to help... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:10am
PSM's control: Sindh cabinet body to bring resolution in Sindh PA KARACHI: The Sindh Cabinet Sub-Committee on Steel Mill has decided to bring resolution in Sindh Assembly seeking... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:10am
Pakistan's relationship with Turkey pre-dates independence of both states: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah while addressing the inauguration ceremony of new building of... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:07am
'Panama Papers, Broadsheet exposed black money' ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Thursday said Panama Papers and Broadsheet had... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:07am
PAC raises reservations over Cabinet's criticism ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has raised serious reservations over the federal Cabinet's criticism... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:07am
Country witnesses spike in Covid-19 with 3,097 new cases ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reported 3,097 new Covid-19 cases and 46 more deaths, the National Command and... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:07am
Money laundering case: AC records statement of prosecution witness ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court Thursday recorded the statement of prosecution witness, Ahsan Alam, in the mega... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:07am
Pakistan, Azerbaijan reaffirm resolve to enhance cooperation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan, on Thursday, reaffirmed their resolve to comprehensively upgrade cooperation in... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 09:21am
12 policemen dismissed in Karak Hindu temple attack case PESHAWAR: KP Inspector General of Police (IGP) Dr Sanaullah Abbasi has terminated 12 police personnel, including two... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 09:21am
NA body defers all private member bills ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Law and Justice Thursday deferred all the private member ... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:23am
PM briefed on Ravi Urban Development Project ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday chaired a meeting of the Ravi Urban Development Project, and... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 04:22am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Broadsheet case under the spotlight "I was wondering..." "Yes the character of Broadsheet's Chief Executive Officer, Moussavi, an Iranian-born, and ... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Foreign Funding case: ECP body continues re-examination of evidence provided by PTI ISLAMABAD: The ECP Scrutiny Committee has continued its re-examination of the evidence provided by the ruling party... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Pakistan: Jadhav's defence: India not serious about appointment of legal counsel: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday noted that India is apparently not serious about appointment of a... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
'Election engineering' in AJK: PML-N warns of 'serious consequences' ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday warned of "serious consequences" if strategy of ... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 14, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (January 15, 2021).... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 09:22am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (January 14, 2021).... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Stocks Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Meetings of companies listed ... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Rates.BR Index Profit-taking in overbought stocks on PSX: BRIndex100 edges down KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday closed on a negative note as investors opted to book profit on available... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Grains Another wheat crisis brewing? ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister's two top aides have expressed fear that another wheat crisis is in the offing in March... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Energy Ogra recommends increase in petrol, diesel prices ISLAMABAD - The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has recommended an increase in the price of two main... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Energy Wind projects of Sindh: Federal govt urged to notify tariff KARACHI: The Sindh Energy Department has urged the federal government to notify tariff of five wind projects of ... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Cotton & Textile Cotton gains on robust export sales data, dollar dips NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose on Thursday, hovering near an over two-year high scaled in the last session, on an... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Energy Oil prices climb on Chinese data, dollar weakness • Oil market pauses after hitting 11-month high earlier this week • China reports most new Covid-19 cases in... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Grains Raw sugar heads back near 3-1/2-year highs LONDON: Raw sugar prices on ICE headed back near last week's 3-1/2 year highs on Thursday as funds remain keen on... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Energy US biofuel industry expects outgoing EPA to grant majority of 2019 refinery waivers NEW YORK: The US biofuel industry expects the outgoing Trump administration to approve most of the waiver requests ... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Commodities Ivory Coast faces 100,000-tonne cocoa bean pile-up as demand slows ABIDJAN: A pandemic-induced slowdown in global chocolate demand has led to a pile-up of about 100,000 tonnes of ... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Commodities Gold retreats in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold prices inched lower in Asian trade on Thursday as US Treasury yields rebounded on bets of a sizeable... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Commodities Gold down in Europe LONDON: Gold prices edged lower on Thursday as the dollar steadied and US Treasury yields held near 10-month highs,... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Grains US MIDDAY: Soya, corn and wheat rise CHICAGO: US soyabean futures rose 1.5% on Thursday, underpinned by the strong demand highlighted in the US... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold ticks higher NEW YORK: Gold edged up in choppy trade early on Thursday as data showing a weak US labour market bolstered bets for... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Commodities Canadian canola futures dip WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures dipped on Wednesday, pressured by weaker soya prices and profit-taking after a... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Grains Euronext wheat futures hit new highs PARIS: Euronext wheat futures hit a fresh 7-1/2 year high on Wednesday as speculation about Russia’s plans to... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 6.532... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Commodities CBOT soyabean futures fall CHICAGO: US soyabean futures fell on Wednesday on a round of profit taking after hitting their highest in 6-1/2 ... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 203,934 tonnes of cargo comprising 148,615 tonnes of import cargo and 54,319 ... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (January 14, 2020).... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate rises by Rs100 to Rs10700 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Thursday has increased the spot rate by Rs 100... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Energy Oil production falls by 6pc in 2Q KARACHI: Pakistan's oil production during the second quarter of FY21 fell by six percent on year-on-year basis to... Updated 15 Jan, 2021 03:38am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (January 14, 2021).... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (January 14, 2021)... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (January 14, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (January 14, 2021).... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (January 14, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (January 14, 2021).... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Upward trend KARACHI: On Thursday, Pakistan Rupee gained value against US Dollar in both inter-bank and open markets. According... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (January 14, 2021).... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
Rates Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on... Published 15 Jan, 2021 03:16am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points