One in four UK firms plan to fire staff if furlough ends soon LONDON: A quarter of British businesses expect to fire staff if finance minister Rishi Sunak does not extend a job... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
UK Black and South Asian groups lag in vaccinations LONDON: Only 55% of Black people in England in their 70s had been vaccinated against COVID-19 by last week compared... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
US life expectancy fell by a year as Covid hit WASHINGTON: Life expectancy in the United States fell by a whole year in the first half of 2020 as the Covid-19... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Backlash grows as Facebook imposes Australia news blackout BRISBANE, (Australia): Facebook was branded “arrogant” and “unconscionable” for banning Australian users ... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
HiClean partners with Multan Sultans KARACHI: HiClean, a prominent hygiene brand that is trusted by the leading hospitals, corporates and customers ... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Storming of judicial compound: IHC starts disciplinary proceedings against 21 lawyers ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Thursday, initiated disciplinary proceedings against 21 lawyers for... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:27am
COAS thanks Chinese envoy for vaccine assistance Islamabad: Chief of Army staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:27am
‘Islamabad enjoys friendly, cooperative ties with comity of nations’ ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office, Thursday, said that the participation of 42 nations in the Multinational Maritime... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:27am
Cyber security: Ministries, depts asked to host websites on NTC ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications, fearing cyber security threats, wrote a... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:27am
PARTLY FACETIOUS:‘Parveen Rashid’? “I heard the scrutiny committee delayed clearing the nomination papers of Parveen Rashid…” “I tell you one... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
SHC upholds order of Customs Appellate Tribunal KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has upheld the order of the Customs Appellate Tribunal that the Federal Board of... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:27am
CSR summit, awards on 25th ISLAMABAD: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar will be the chief guest at the 13th Annual Corporate Social... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:27am
North Waziristan: NA panel for arrangements to bring IDPs back ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly panel, on Thursday, asked the federal government to make all arrangements with the... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:27am
Senator Mushahidullah laid to rest ISLAMABAD: The veteran senator of the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), Mushahidullah Khan, was laid to rest,... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:27am
Covid-19 claims 4 more lives, infects 361 others in Sindh KARACHI: As many as 4 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 4,267 and 361 new cases... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:27am
Senate chief urges lawmakers to rely on authentic research, data ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani, Thursday, stressed upon the lawmakers of Pakistan to rely on... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:27am
Senate elections: Mandviwalla optimistic about Gillani’s win ISLAMABAD: Senate Deputy Chairman Saleem Mandviwalla on Thursday expressed his optimism about victory of joint... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:27am
Letters PTI govt still clueless It is quite interesting to note that the incumbent PTI government has finally acknowledged the fact that the prices... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Tax incentives for NRPs — I The coalition government of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) on February 11, 2021 opted to issue second Presidential... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Lagging green spending globally ‘The world’s leading economies have announced economic stimulus packages that will pump approximately US$4.6... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
‘Perfect storm’: phones, consoles could get pricier as chip crisis bites Prices of popular gadgets such as PlayStations and iPhones could rise because of microchip shortages caused by a... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Stocks European shares up MILAN/ROTTERDAM: European shares inched higher on Thursday as mining stocks tracked a jump in commodity prices and... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
China’s blue-chip index retreats SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip index ended lower after scaling an all-time high on Thursday, the first trading ... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Thursday’s early trade: Top indexes decline; Walmart; Facebook shares slip NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Thursday as investors resumed a shift out of big technology-related... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Stocks Nasdaq down, S&P little changed NEW YORK: The Nasdaq closed lower while the S&P 500 was little changed on Wednesday as investors rotated out of... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Most Gulf markets fall; Abu Dhabi gains DUBAI: Most Gulf markets ended in the red on Thursday, with the Saudi index pressured by losses in its banking... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Stocks Japanese shares slip TOKYO: Japan’s benchmark Nikkei share average inched lower on Thursday as investors tuned cautions about the... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Barclays, Smith+Nephew drag FTSE down LONDON: The FTSE 100 dipped on Thursday as glum earnings reports from Smith+Nephew and Barclays underscored the hit... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Dollar steadies in Europe LONDON: The dollar traded shy of recent highs on Thursday after its first back-to-back gains in two weeks as upbeat... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
PSDP: NA panel recommends Rs31.32bn for 166 projects ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior recommended the budgetary proposals relating to the... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:26am
Toshakhana case: AC adjourns hearing till 24th ISLAMABAD: An accountability court, on Thursday adjourned the hearing of Toshakhana case involving former president... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:27am
German envoy meets PTA chief ISLAMABAD: The German Ambassador to Pakistan, Bernhard Schlagheck called on Chairman PTA, Maj-Gen Amir Azeem Bajwa... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Qureshi says Pakistan enjoys strong ties with AL members ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said Pakistan enjoyed strong political, trade and... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:26am
Open ballot will help discourage horse-trading: Shibli PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz said on Thursday those parties who agreed ... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:26am
PIA to start releasing VSS payments next week KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) is going to start releasing the Voluntary Separation Scheme (VSS)... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:27am
‘9,035 Afghan nationals have accounts in 26 banks’ ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser said that the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a ... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:26am
Personal appearance: AC allows one-time exemption to Khawaja Asif LAHORE: An accountability court on Thursday allowed one-time exemption from personal appearance to former defence... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:26am
NA body takes notice of complaints against PCP manager ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat took notice of the allegations against the manager Printing... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:27am
Japan Business Forum celebrates 20 years KARACHI: Pakistan Japan Business Forum (PJBF) which this month reached 20 years has been celebrating its formation.... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
KCCI urges govt to focus on providing business friendly environment KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) M Shariq Vohra has stressed that the government... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:26am
Four coal miners die of suffocation QUETTA: Four miners died from suffocation and one fell unconscious when poisonous gas accumulated in the Shahrug ... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:26am
KCR-2 Down: Railways chairman travels on City-Orangi route KARACHI: Pakistan Railways chairman Habib-ur-Rehman Gillani travelled from City to Orangi station in KCR-2 Down on... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:27am
Punjab govt to table ‘Cosmetics Control Bill 2021’ LAHORE: In order to stop use of harmful chemicals in manufacturing and sale of cosmetic items, Punjab government has... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
NAB asks LHC to deny pre-arrest bail to Hamza LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has asked the Lahore High Court to deny post-arrest bail to Leader... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:26am
PML-N MPA reposes confidence in Buzdar LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) MPA from Khanewal Faisal Khan Niazi called on Chief Minister Sardar... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:27am
Pakistan may be among countries facing water scarcity by 2025: minister LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Irrigation Mohsin Khan Laghari has said that by 2025, Pakistan is likely to be among the... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
PKI threatens to stage ‘Tractor March’ LAHORE: Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) presenting a charter of demand here on Thursday warned the government of... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:26am
Letter to FATF: Malik urges Marcus to remove Pakistan from Grey List ISLAMABAD: Former interior minister and Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Interior Senator A Rehman Malik has... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:26am
Minister reviews progress on SOEs privatisation ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission on Thursday reviewed the progress on privatisation of state-owned entities... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:27am
PASSD reveals country’s 23 poorest districts ISLAMABAD: In an alarming disclosure, a press release from the Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division ... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:26am
Ziauddin University introduces 3D virtual dissection table KARACHI: The Department of Anatomy at Ziauddin University has introduced Pakistan’s first-ever 3D Virtual... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:26am
Foreign reserves down by $59m KARACHI: The liquid foreign reserves held by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased by $59 million to $12.889 ... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:26am
Anti-polio campaign: DC praises Rotary Club for spreading awareness HYDERABAD: Deputy Commissioner Tharparkar Muhammad Nawaz Sohoo has said that the performance of Rotary Club in... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
JUI-F, JI urge govt to ensure release of missing persons at the earliest ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan have asked the government to ensure release... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:26am
Horse-trading in Senate elections: Opposition contradicting its own stance: SAPM ISLAMABAD: Senator Shahzad Waseem, the leader of the house in the Senate, said on Thursday the opposition is... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:26am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (February 18, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (February 19, 2021).... Updated 19 Feb, 2021 09:27am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
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 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.BR Index Banking sector leads PSX decline: BRIndex100 falters KARACHI: Despite foreign buying, Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a bearish trend due to heavy selling by... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Commodities Gold prices fall slightly KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday went down slightly on the local market, traders said. After a slight decline of... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Commodities CBOT corn modestly firmer CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended modestly firm on Wednesday, consolidating in choppy trade as... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Energy Asia’s gasoline crack falls SINGAPORE: Asia’s gasoline crack eased on Wednesday as US gasoline inventories were seen rising in the week to ... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 11.840... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Grains Euronext wheat futures down after cold weather PARIS: Euronext wheat futures eased on Wednesday from a two-week high hit in the previous session as traders sought... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 119,804 tonnes of cargo comprising 86,051 tonnes of import cargo and 33,753 tonnes... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (February 18, 2021).... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Cotton & Textile Trade volume seen satisfactory on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Thursday. Market sources told that trading volume was... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Cotton & Textile Cotton at 2-1/2 years peak NEW YORK: Cotton prices rose to the highest in two-and-a-half years on Thursday, supported by a weaker US dollar and... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Commodities Copper leaps to 9-year high LONDON: Copper rose to its highest since April 2012 on Thursday as Chinese investors returning from a week-long... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Energy Oil falls over 1pc after surging past $65 on Texas freeze NEW YORK: Oil prices fell more than 1% on Thursday despite a sharp drop in US crude inventories, as market... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soyabeans, corn slump CHICAGO: US corn and soyabean futures retreated on Thursday after the Department of Agriculture (USDA) projected ... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold holds near multi-month lows NEW YORK: Gold lingered near 11-week lows in choppy trading on Thursday as investor optimism for a global economic... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Cotton & Textile PHMA urges govt to abolish duties on cotton yarn imports FAISALABAD: The value added textile sector is facing severe difficulties due to shortage of yarn. Advisor to the... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Cotton & Textile Cotton growers: Govts will jointly launch scheme to extend subsidy LAHORE: Federal and provincial governments will jointly launch a scheme to extend subsidy to cotton growers besides... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Energy LPG importers warn of strike on March 1 LAHORE: The LPG importers on Thursday warned that complete shutter down and strike will be observed on March 1 if ... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Energy NEPRA delegation visits KE facilities KARACHI: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) delegation led by its chairman Tauseef Farooqi, ... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (February 18, 2021).... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (February 18, 2021)... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (February 18, 2021). ======================================= ... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 18, 2021).... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (February 18, 2021). ======================== Bid ... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (February 18, 2021).... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Recovery persists KARACHI: After market close on Thursday, Pakistan Rupee continued to go up against US Dollar in both inter-bank and... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (February 18, 2021).... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
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 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (February 18, 2021).... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (February 18, 2021). ==================================== ... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.PSX Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (February 18, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (February 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (February 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Feb, 2021 04:07am