Asia Huge anti-coup rallies in Myanmar after junta threat YANGON: Hundreds of thousands of anti-coup protesters rallied across Myanmar again Monday after a clear threat from... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Lebanese associate of ‘Carlos the Jackal’ dies due to Covid-19 DAMASCUS: Lebanese militant Anis Naccache, an accomplice of the notorious Carlos the Jackal, died Monday of... Updated 23 Feb, 2021 09:30am
China Xinjiang ‘shining example’ of China’s rights progress: minister BEIJING: Beijing’s treatment of ethnic minorities in Xinjiang and Tibet is a “shining example” of China’s... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rockets target US embassy in Baghdad BAGHDAD: A volley of rockets on Monday targeted the high-security zone in the Iraqi capital that is home to the US... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Top EU official backs Australia in Facebook row BRUSSELS: The European Commissioner for digital services — who is helping draw up new EU rules for online business... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Tech firms in Australia launch anti-disinformation code SYDNEY: Global tech firms in Australia unveiled a new code of practice Monday to curb the spread of disinformation... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Italian envoy killed in DR Congo attack GOMA, (DR Congo): Italy’s ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo was among three people killed on Monday... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Asia Rohingya boat in distress, eight dead KUALA LUMPUR: A boat carrying dozens of Rohingya, including women and children, has broken down at sea and at least... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
South Asia Mumbai imposes fresh restrictions NEW DELHI: India’s financial capital Mumbai imposed fresh coronavirus restrictions on Monday as a rise in cases in... Updated 23 Feb, 2021 09:30am
UK govt eyes return to normal by end of June LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday set out a four-step plan to ease coronavirus restrictions,... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
WHO slams rich states for hogging vaccines GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Monday blasted wealthy countries for not only hogging Covid vaccines but in... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: Message from Imran Ismail, Governor Sindh I am taking this opportunity to extend my heartiest gratitude to Pakistan Japan Business Forum (PJBF) for completing... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: Message from Justice Amanullah Khan Yasinzai (retd), Governor Balochistan On the 20th anniversary of Pakistan Japan Business Forum, I pay all my sincere commendations on the achievement.... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: Message from Sardar Usman Buzdar, Chief Minister Punjab The completion of 20 years of Pakistan Japan Business Forum is certainly an achievement, on this considerable... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: Message from Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister Sindh It is my esteemed privilege to congratulate PJBF on their 20th anniversary in Pakistan. We whole heartedly welcome... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: Message from Kalim Farooqui, Chairman PJBF I feel privileged to be writing my message as the 5th Chairman of Pakistan Japan Business Forum which was earlier... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: Lessons from Japan’s rapid post-war expansion Muhammad Faisal, Company Secretary Pakistan Japan Business Forum Japan’s rapid post-war expansion propelled by... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: Message from Sohail P. Ahmed Former President Pakistan Japan Business Forum In July 1983 General Ziaul Haq then President of Pakistan, visiting Japan suggested establishment of a body to... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: Message from Abdul Kader Jaffer, Former President Pakistan Japan Business Forum I have been President of Pakistan, Japan Business Forum (PJBF) for over six years and led two delegations to Japan -... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: Message from Aziz Memon, Founder President Pakistan Japan Business Forum Time flies, and 20 years have passed since PJBF was established and I am pleased that it is doing a marvelous work... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: Message from Tetsuya Suematsu, Senior Vice Chairman - PJBF Ever since PJBF was established in February 2001 as a counter part of JPBCC, it has been striving for the ... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: Message from Teruo Asada, Chairman - JPBCC On behalf of the Japan-Pakistan Business Co-operation Committee (JPBCC), please allow me to extend my warmest... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: Intertrade Distributors (Private) Limited Intertrade Distributors (Private) Limited (ITD) was formed in 1963, by its founder chairman, Mr. Mohammad Abdul... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Fed’s Powell set table for Biden economy, but will he stay for dessert? Over the past year Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has engineered the largest economic rescue in US history,... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan donates $3.7m to support refugees, host communities ISLAMABAD: The Government of Japan has announced on Monday a contribution of US$3.7 million to support UNHCR’s... Updated 23 Feb, 2021 09:30am
SSGC’s ‘Operation Grift’ intensifies KARACHI: SSGC has stepped up in its fight to bring gas thieves to justice. Only recently, Company’s CGTO team with... Updated 23 Feb, 2021 09:30am
Hyderabad DC urges scouts to take part in tree plantation drive HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Muhammad Abbas Baloch has urged upon the teachers, students and scouts... Updated 23 Feb, 2021 09:30am
LPG distributors meet governor LAHORE: A delegation led by the Chairman LPG Distributors Association Irfan Khokhar called on Governor Punjab... Updated 23 Feb, 2021 09:30am
MTI Ordinance: IHC grants more time to ED to submit reply ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday granted more time to the Establishment Division to submit a reply... Updated 23 Feb, 2021 09:30am
CPEC western route alignment on final stage ISLAMABAD: The National Logistics Cell (NLC) is giving final touches to one of the most important component of the... Updated 23 Feb, 2021 09:30am
Dr Faisal urges health professionals for Covid-19 vaccination ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Health Dr Faisal Sultan, Monday, while urging... Updated 23 Feb, 2021 09:30am
Senate election from Sindh: MQM-P nominates Sabzwari, Khalida KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Monday nominated Fasial Sabzwari as party candidate for Senate... Updated 23 Feb, 2021 09:30am
Four killed in Karachi road accident KARACHI: At least four people were killed when a car crashed into pedestrian bridge during attempt to save a... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
CCP, IPO sign MoU for info sharing, capacity building ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and the Intellectual Property Organisation of Pakistan (IPO)... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
ET rejects papers of Abro, Rauf and Khizer Zaidi ISLAMABAD/KARACHI: An Election Tribunal Monday rejected the nominations of three key nominees for Senate elections... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
PTI MNA assures industrialists of support KARACHI: PTI Member of National Assembly (MNA) Saif-ur-Rehman has vowed to convey the voice of industrialists to the... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
PPP to win Senate elections from PDM platform: minister HYDERABAD: Provincial Minister for Agriculture Muhammad Ismail Rahu has said that PPP will win the Senate elections... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Sindh posts 225 new cases of Covid-19 KARACHI: As many as 225 new cases of Covid-19 emerged while one more patient died overnight, Sindh Chief Minister... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
NA-221: PPP wins by-poll in Tharparkar THARPARKAR: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has won the by-poll in the National Assembly constituency, NA-221... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rain, snow likely in upcountry KARACHI: A cloudy weather with rain and snow is expected in the upcountry and northern areas in the next 24 hours,... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Sindh govt departments: ACE chief takes notice of delays in probe of cases, complaints HYDERABAD: The Chairman Anti-Corruption Establishment Sindh Muhammad Iqbal Memon has taken serious note of delays in... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Subsidies, audit reports: CIT directed to collect details of sugar mills LAHORE: Expressing satisfaction over the preliminary findings of the combined investigation team (CIT) probing the... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Pervez Rashid’s appeal: Tribunal seeks reply from ECP today LAHORE: An election tribunal on Monday sought a reply from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on an appeal of... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Elahi discusses Senate polls with Buzdar LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch Pervaiz Elahi called on Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar here on Monday and... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Punjab CM launches scholarship programme of Rs417m LAHORE: For intermediate and graduate students, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Monday launched the... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Punjab reports 474 fresh Covid-19 cases, 4 deaths LAHORE: Out of 10,310 corona tests conducted across the province during the last 24 hours, as many as 474 fresh... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Govt urged to address cotton yarn price hike issue FAISALABAD: All Pakistan Cotton Powerlooms Association (APCPA) chairman Rana Azhar Waqar said the price of cotton... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Powerful, independent ECP need of the hour: JI LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Senator Sirajul Haq has said the severity of the situation in next general elections... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarships: Rs6.53bn approved for 67,000 scholarships ISLAMABAD: Ehsaas Undergraduate Scholarships Steering Committee Monday approved a budget of Rs 6.53 billion for... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Thatta water supply case: AC adjourns hearing till March 8 without proceedings ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Monday again adjourned the hearing of Thatta Water Supply case involving... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
PDWP approves uplift schemes of healthcare sector LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) approved eight development schemes of primary &... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Medical board examines Shehbaz in prison LAHORE: An eight-member medical board on Monday visited the Kot Lakhpat Jail to examine the health condition of... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rashid takes notice of reports regarding alleged torture on Haleem ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Monday took notice of media reports regarding alleged torture on... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
NA-75 Daska by-election: PML-N demands ‘live televised coverage’ of probe ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Monday demanded ‘televised live coverage’ of investigation into... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Covid-19: A total of 55,508 people vaccinated, NA told ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Secretary for National Health Services Regulations and Coordination Dr Nausheen Hamid on... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Conspiracy theories “I didn’t get only a glimpse of naya (new) Pakistan this weekend but the heaviest dose…” Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
EU DisinfoLab report: India should be held responsible for spoiling opinion: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has urged the world community to act upon the revelations made by... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
DG ISPR denies reports about new ISI chief appointment ISLAMABAD: Director General ISPR, Maj Gen Babar Iftikhar on Monday appreciated the role of the society as a whole in... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
ATC adjourns hearing of IHC attack case ISLAMABAD: The anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday hearing the Islamabad High Court (IHC) Chief Justice Block and... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Qatari envoy, Qureshi discuss Afghan peace process ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has expressed hope that progress on the implementation of the... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Senate elections: Open balloting to help discourage corrupt elements: Faraz ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz, Monday, said that open balloting in the... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
PDM to nominate Gilani for Senate chairman’s slot: Fazl ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman Monday said that the alliance will ... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: OLP Announces ‘Auto Lease with Maintenance’ 61st Birthday of his Majesty Emperor Naruhito ORIX Leasing Pakistan Limited (OLP) is delighted to announce another... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: Message from H.E. Matsuda Kuninori, Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan The 23rd of February marks the birthday anniversary of His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito who became the 126th Emperor... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: Message from H.E. Imtiaz Ahmed, Ambassador of Pakistan to Japan On behalf of the people and the Government of Pakistan, I would like to extend our warmest felicitations to the... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: Message from H.E. Isomura Toshikazu, Consul General of Japan in Karachi It is my pleasure to send the people of Pakistan my greetings on the occasion of our National Day, the 61st Birthday... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: A brief history of Hamdard Laboratories (Waqf) Pakistan Hamdard established by an accomplished pharmacist and physician of Tibb-i-Unani, Hakim Hafiz Abdul Majeed, in a tiny... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: Partners in progress: History of Pakistan-Japan relations Diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Japan reaches 70 years in 2022 but the beginning can be traced back to 538... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Japan National Day: Message from H.E. Dr. Arif Alvi, President Islamic Republic of Pakistan On the eve of the 20th anniversary of the Forum, I would like to acknowledge and appreciate the efforts of PJBF in... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (February 22, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (February 23, 2021).... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.BR Index PSX closes bearish: BRIndex100 slips KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Monday closed lower on profit-taking. Investors took a cautious stance ahead... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Letters IS re-establishing itself in the Middle East? According to recent news reports, air strikes by Syrian government’s ally Russia killed at least 21 Islamic State... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Raise in federal govt employees’ salaries The federal cabinet has recently approved a special allowance to employees equal to 25 percent of the basic pay with... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
International Mother Language Day February 21 is celebrated worldwide as Mother Languages Day. In Pakistan too, even a cursory glance at the ... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Stocks Japanese shares jump TOKYO: Japanese shares jumped on Monday, snapping a three-day losing streak, as optimism on economic recovery from... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Stocks Qatar index leads most of Gulf lower; Egypt rises DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday, with Qatar falling the most, while markets in Egypt... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Stocks European shares drop ROTTERDAM: European shares fell 1% on Monday as hopes of a vaccine-led global economic recovery fuelled a rally in... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
China blue-chips slump most in nearly 7 months SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip index posted its biggest daily drop in nearly seven months on Monday after touching... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Bitcoin drops from record high NEW YORK/LONDON: Bitcoin fell on Monday after surging to its latest record high a day earlier as a sell-off in ... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Grains Euronext wheat pares gains on technical flurry PARIS: Euronext front-month wheat futures pared gains in late trading on Friday after touching a 7-1/2 year high... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 380,328 tonnes of cargo comprising 278,463 tonnes of import cargo and 101,865... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Stocks PSX holds gong ceremony on listing of Panther Tyres KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) takes great pride in announcing yet another listing for the fiscal year 2021.... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (February 22, 2021). ======================================= CONES... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (February 22, 2021). ======================================= CONES... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (February 22, 2021)... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (February 22, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (February 22, 2021).... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Mixed patterns KARACHI: After market close on Monday, Pakistan Rupee remained unchanged against US Dollar in inter-bank market ... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (February 22, 2021).... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
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 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (February 22, 2021).... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (February 22, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
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 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (February 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Feb, 2021 05:20am