Dire unemployment forecast demands ‘immediate action’: White House advisers WASHINGTON: Two top White House economists on Wednesday pushed back against overly rosy interpretations of the... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Davos 2021 summit in S’pore postponed GENEVA: The World Economic Forum said Wednesday that its annual meeting, which has already been postponed and moved... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 10:01am
UN court takes on Iran-US sanctions case THE HAGUE: The UN’s top court ruled on Wednesday that it can take on Iran’s bid to overturn US nuclear sanctions... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
French state liable for climate inaction, court rules PARIS: A French court on Wednesday held the state responsible for its failure to take sufficient measures to halt... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 10:02am
Unprecedented 66pc drop in air passengers in 2020: airlines PARIS: Global air passenger traffic plunged by an unprecedented 66 percent in 2020 due to travel restrictions ... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 10:01am
US extends New START nuclear treaty with Russia as rifts rise WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden’s administration Wednesday extended the New START nuclear treaty with Russia by... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 10:02am
Ford to invest $1bn in South Africa plants PRETORIA: US car giant Ford on Tuesday announced a $1.05-billion investment in its South African operations, ... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Park Lane case: Prosecution witness tells AC he did not produce document against Zardari ISLAMABAD: A prosecution witness on Wednesday told Accountability Court that he has not produced any document before... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Covid-19 vaccination drive launched in KP PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan formally launched vaccination drive of health workers campaign against... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
No-trust motion against PM: PDM meeting to discuss PPP’s proposal today ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will hold its important meeting today (Thursday) to deliberate ... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:57am
List of beneficiaries: BISP removes another 29,961 individuals ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has announced to have removed another 29,961 individuals from its... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
National coronavirus vaccination drive begins ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday started the national coronavirus vaccination drive with administering a Covid-19... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Production orders of Asif: IHC asks PML-N leader to approach NA Speaker ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday asked the Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N) leader, Rana... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Kashmir conference: Solidarity expressed with Kashmiri people ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a national conference on Kashmir Wednesday expressed solidarity with the oppressed Kashmiri... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Railways concludes rehabilitation of creek bridge KARACHI: Pakistan Railways (PR) on Wednesday announced that it has rehabilitated the Chinna Creek bridge connecting... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:55am
Govt employees’ bodies to stage sit-in outside Parliament from 10th ISLAMABAD: Various organisations of government employees have decided to stage sit-in outside the Parliament House... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:55am
S Arabia again suspends entry of people from 20 states including Pakistan KARACHI: Saudi Arabia has again suspended the entry of the around 20 countries including Pakistan into the Kingdom ... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Pakistan will not let anyone take away Kashmir from Kashmiri people: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Wednesday declared that Pakistan will not let anyone take away... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:58am
Daniel Pearl case: US congressmen urge Pakistan to conduct full review of acquittal ISLAMABAD: A group of US Congressmen have addressed a letter to Pakistan’s Ambassador in Washington, Ambassador... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Governor, CM launch Covid-19 vaccination campaign LAHORE: While the COVID-19 vaccination drive started in Punjab on Wednesday, the positivity rate of coronavirus ... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:56am
Foreign Funding case: PTI lawmaker challenges opposition leaders to ‘open dialogue’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmaker Farrukh Habib, Wednesday, challenged the top opposition leaders ... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Punjab health dept forms medical board for Shehbaz LAHORE: The Punjab health department has formed a medical board for medical examination of the former Punjab chief... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:55am
Speaker gives ruling to keep Pak-Afghan border open six days a week ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser on Wednesday gave the ruling to keep Pak-Afghan border open six ... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:55am
PDM following action plan to send Imran packing: Shazia ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party Parliamentarians (PPP-P) Secretary Information Shazia Marri said that her party ... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Substandard drinking water being sold as ‘mineral water’: Panel ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday while expressing serious concern over the quality of drinking water... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Formation of joint political task force on Kashmir proposed LAHORE: The National Kashmir Conference has proposed the formation of a joint political task force and creation of... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Utilisation of CSR funds: PAC panel asks PD to submit new guidelines by 23rd ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel Wednesday expressing utter displeasure over utilisation of funds collected under... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
‘Special provision must be made to accommodate PhD graduates’ ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday recommended that keeping in view employment problems being faced by ... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:58am
Sindh CM inaugurates Covid-19 vaccine campaign KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah along with Health Minister Sindh Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho on Wednesday... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:55am
Islamabad likely to receive isolated snowfall KARACHI: The capital city - Islamabad is likely to receive isolated snowfall over its hills in the next 24 hours, ... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
‘No proper mechanism provided for permanent absorption of any civil servant’ KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has declared that there is no proper mechanism provided either under the Sindh... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:57am
Draghi calls for ‘unity’ as tries to form Italian govt ROME: Former European Central Bank chief Mario Draghi urged Italy’s splintered parties Wednesday to get behind him... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 10:01am
High levels of torture in Afghan prisons KABUL: Afghans detained domestically on terror or security charges are being routinely tortured, the United Nations... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 10:01am
UK vaccine roll-out passes 10 million: govt LONDON: More than 10 million people have received a first dose of a Covid-19 vaccine in Britain, according to... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Japan toughens virus measures with new law TOKYO: Japan passed a new law strengthening enforcement of its virus restrictions on Wednesday, allowing authorities... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 10:01am
WHO team visits Wuhan lab as world pins hopes on vaccines WUHAN: World Health Organization experts on Wednesday inspected a Chinese laboratory in Wuhan that some Trump... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 10:01am
Suu Kyi charged as calls to oppose coup grow YANGON: Myanmar’s ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi was formally charged on Wednesday two days after she was detained... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 10:01am
‘India is increasingly becoming an irresponsible nuclear state’ KARACHI: Former Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States Aizaz Ahmad Chaudhry has said that India is increasingly... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:58am
NACTA issues alert against major terrorist attack KARACHI: The National Counter Terrorism Authority (NACTA) on Wednesday issued alert after intelligence agencies... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
IT and telecom sector: Pakistan, Germany agree to enhance cooperation ISLAMABAD: German Ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck called on Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:55am
Environmental protection agenda: Wahab urges business community to cooperate KARACHI: Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh on Law, Environment, Climate Change and Coastal Development Barrister... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:57am
i-voting: Senate panel recommends thorough debate on ECP’s report ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs, Wednesday, recommended a ‘thorough debate’ on... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Pakistan, UNICEF sign MoU to compile Adolescence Equality Index ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) Wednesday signed a... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
National Foods wins Dr Ruth Pfau CSR Award KARACHI: National Foods Limited (NFL) has recently been bestowed with the prestigious Dr Ruth Pfau CSR Award 2021... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
SU residential colony: VC gives green signal to HESCO to install separate meters HYDERABAD: A delegation of Hyderabad Electric Supply Corporation (HESCO) led by Chief Engineer Planning (CEP)... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:58am
PTCL supports Islamabad Traffic Police frontline officers KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), as part of its coronavirus support program, has handed... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
17-player squad retained for second Test against South Africa LAHORE: Pakistan cricket selectors have retained the same 17 players for the second Test who were shortlisted for ... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Steel cutting ceremony of 48 tons bollard pull tug for Navy held KARACHI: Steel Cutting ceremony of 48 tons BP Tug for PN, was held at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:55am
Rates.BR Index PSX stays bullish: BRIndex100 extends gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying by local and... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Child abuse: Senate panel to present its report in next session ISLAMABAD: The Senate Special Committee on Child Protection, after finalising report on child abuse, decided to... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:57am
Grains Russian wheat export prices down MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices fell for the second consecutive week last week due to more active supply from... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 117,848 tonnes of cargo comprising 88,491 tonnes of import cargo and 29,357 tonnes... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Letters Govt commissions and coverups — II The Hamoodur Rahman Commission report was revealed by Indian and Bangladeshi media. While Zulfikar Ali Bhutto gets... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Pakistan’s ‘flawed’ monetary policy The State Bank of Pakistan’s monetary policy has been used as part of the so-called macro stabilization measures... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Distrust in politics Former US President Donald Trump bitterly questioned the fairness of presidential election having lost to Joe Biden.... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A different drum? “The Khan dances to the tune of a different drummer.” “And that is a good thing because previous drummers... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
As bubble life drags on, psychologists say cricketers need more support Psychologists have called for better support for cricketers’ mental wellbeing as they head into a second year... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
UAF starts Kashmir Solidarity Week FAISALABAD: The University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) has begun Kashmir Solidarity Week in which various... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
PU holds International Social Work Conference LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Social Welfare & Baitul maal Syed Yawer Abbas Bukhari has said that by using... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:57am
Stocks Saudi shares lead broader Gulf losses, Egypt weakens DUBAI: The markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) fell on Wednesday after solid gains in the previous two days,... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Stocks European shares rise MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares rose on Wednesday as focus remained on a busy day of earnings, with Italian shares... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Stocks China shares lower BEIJING: China shares ended lower on Wednesday, as profit-taking in tech stocks with high valuations outweighed ... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Stocks Wednesday’s early trade: Alphabet shares power S&P, Nasdaq NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq climbed on Wednesday, lifted by heavyweight Alphabet Inc’s shares after... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Stocks Wall Street jumps as Amazon, Google stocks up NEW YORK: US stocks finished sharply higher for a second straight day on Tuesday, helped by gains in Amazon.com and... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Stocks Japanese shares surge TOKYO: Japanese shares ended higher on Wednesday, with transport stocks leading gains, as Wall Street’s ... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Stocks UK stocks gain on faster recovery hopes; Vodafone jumps LONDON: British shares rose for a third straight session on Wednesday, as investors hoped for a faster economic... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
KPRA organises awareness seminar PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority has organized an awareness seminar on sales tax on services and... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Online content development: Ministry, WB to launch $200m project: minister ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training is going to launch a project of $200 million... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Four mega projects: Cabinet Division demands Rs25.75bn, NA body told ISLAMABAD: Cabinet Division has demanded Rs 25.75 billion under Public Sector Development Programme (PSDP) for four... Updated 04 Feb, 2021 09:57am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (February 3, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (February 4, 2021).... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (February 3, 2021).... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (February 3, 2021)... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (February 3, 2021). ======================================= ... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (February 3, 2021).... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (February 3, 2021).... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Nominal change KARACHI: On Wednesday after market close, PKR remained unchanged against USD in interbank market while it gained... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (February 3, 2021).... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
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 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (February 3, 2021).... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (February 3, 2021). ==================================== ... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
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 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 3, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
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Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 3, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
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Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 3, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
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Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 3, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 3, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 3, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meesaq Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 3, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,231.0662... Published 04 Feb, 2021 04:13am