Dr Aafia Siddiqui: MoFA submits reply before IHC ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Thursday submitted a reply before Islamabad High Court (IHC) regarding... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:33am
Gate-I of Diplomatic Enclave: Man arrested over firing ISLAMABAD: The capital police on Thursday arrested a man, who opened fire in air near gate-I of diplomatic enclave,... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:33am
Punjab reports 1824 fresh coronavirus cases, 43 fatalities LAHORE: Out of 17,127 COVID-19 tests conducted during the last 24 hours across the province, 1824 fresh virus cases... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:33am
NAB summons Maryam in ‘illegal’ land acquisition case on 26th LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:33am
Transfers, postings of senior police officers KARACHI: The Services, General Administration and Coordination Department Government of Sindh on Thursday ordered... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
Electoral process: Conduct of Senate elections raises serious question mark: Speaker ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser said on Thursday that recent conduct of Senate elections raised a... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
Myanmar junta slaps Suu Kyi with new charges YANGON: Myanmar's ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi faces fresh corruption charges from the ruling junta that... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
Minister reviews RPSEZ progress ISLAMABAD: The work carried out by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company (KPEZDMC) ... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
Meeting of EDF board of administrators held ISLAMABAD: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood chaired the 19th Finance... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
Hafeez lauds ICAP’s services ISLAMABAD: President Institute of Chartered Accountants (ICAP) Iftikhar Taj, Vice President Ashfaq Tola, Vice... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
NSU’s mobile admission drive inaugurated ISLAMABAD: Wajiha Qamar, the parliamentary secretary for Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training,... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
Safe City project will ensure speedy identification of suspects: IGP ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Qazi Jameel-ur-Rehman on Thursday said that safe city project has been... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Dual-nationality case: Vawda asks ECP for hanging ‘if proven guilty’ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal Vawda Thursday told the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
Dawlance to introduce its products at DarazMall KARACHI: Dawlance the #1 home-appliances brand in Pakistan, a subsidiary of Arcelik – the second largest white... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
Cleanliness, water supply, drainage: Minister expresses displeasure over issues of Hyderabad HYDERABAD: Sindh Minister for Information and Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah expressing his ... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
Centre failed to achieve revenue targets, says CM KARACHI: Under the constitution, the provinces have assigned the task of tax collection to the federal government ... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
PSO launches e-procurement through SAP Ariba KARACHI: The nation’s most progressive energy company – Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has once again taken the lead ... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
Three alleged street criminals held KARACHI: Karachi police arrested three alleged street criminals during a raid conducted at Gulshan-e-Hadeed Link ... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
Rain, thunderstorm expected in Islamabad KARACHI: Rain - thunderstorm is expected in Islamabad on March 23 during the morning hours, the Met office said on... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
Sewage in Korangi Industrial Area KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) president Saleem-uz-Zaman has urged the Karachi Water and... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
Gwadar Port: Cost of grid station, transmission line project goes up KARACHI: The cost of “construction of 132Kv (AIS) Grid Station Deep Sea Port (Gwadar) and allied 132Kv D/C... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
NIC at LUMS opens applications for innovators LAHORE: The National Incubation Centre (NIC) at LUMS, Lahore is ready to induct the next group of passionate... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
TCL collaborates with Daraz LAHORE: TCL Pakistan, Pakistan’s No.1 Led TV brand, join hands with Daraz, the leading online retailer, to deliver... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
Promulgation of the Tax Laws Ordinance: Govt seeks approval of federal cabinet ISLAMABAD: The government is seeking approval of the Federal Cabinet for promulgation of the Tax Laws (Second... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
Verdict in Motorway gang-rape case tomorrow LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Thursday reserved its verdict in the motorway gang-rape case against Abid Malhi... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
Hearings against Sharif’s family, Saad Rafique put off LAHORE: Hearings of money laundering and Paragon City references against the family of Leader of Opposition in... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
Political consultations: Bilateral talks with Cuba held ISLAMABAD: The fifth round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPC) between Pakistan and Cuba was held via video... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Spain legalises euthanasia, assisted suicide MADRID: Parliament voted through a law legalising euthanasia on Thursday making Spain one of few nations to allow... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
China summons tech giants over internet security BEIJING: Chinese authorities on Thursday summoned 11 tech companies including Tencent, Alibaba, and TikTok parent... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:34am
EU watchdog says AstraZeneca shot ‘safe and effective’ AMSTERDAM: The EU’s drug regulator said Thursday the AstraZeneca coronavirus vaccine was “safe and effective”... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:35am
North Korea says will ignore US while ‘hostile policy’ in place SEOUL: North Korea accused the new US administration of adopting “lunatic theory” Thursday, ruling out any... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:35am
Putin invites Biden to virtual talks MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday called on US President Joe Biden to hold virtual talks after ... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:35am
Tanzania mourns divisive president’s death DAR ES SALAAM: Tanzania was in mourning Thursday over the sudden death of President John Magufuli, an authoritarian... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:35am
From locusts to fires, agriculture faces growing threats: UN PARIS: The increasing frequency and severity of natural disasters ranging from massive fires to locust invasions is... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:35am
Post-pandemic world challenges ‘For the first time in world history, people around the world are being forced to acknowledge that we all face a... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Simplification of taxes for growth — I The biggest challenge on tax mobilisation front faced by Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is bridging monstrous tax ... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
BBC to shift 400 jobs out of London in major shake-up LONDON: The BBC announced Thursday it will shift around 400 roles out of London as part of its "biggest... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:35am
Involved in Nord Stream 2: US warns entities to ‘immediately abandon work’ WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called Thursday for "any entity involved" in the controversial Nord... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:35am
Military helicopter was shot down, says Afghan president KABUL: At least nine people were killed when a military helicopter was shot down in central Afghanistan, President... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:35am
Foreign funding case: SC grants leave to appeal to PM’s petition against ECP ISLAMABAD: The apex court granted leave to appeal to the petition of Prime Minister Imran Khan against Election... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:33am
Fresh elections should be held, says Fazl ISLAMABAD,: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Thursday asked Prime Minister Imran... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:33am
FIA directed to lodge case against Babar Azam, others LAHORE: A Sessions Court on Thursday directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to lodge a case against ... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Slot of opposition leader in Senate: PPP wants its own candidate ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) wants its own candidate for the slot of opposition leader in the Senate,... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:33am
Egg thrown at Safdar PESHAWAR: An unidentified person on Thursday threw egg towards Capt Muhammad Safdar (retd) outside the Peshawar High... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:33am
Duties/taxes of three luxury vehicles: Witness produces documents about assessment ISLAMABAD: A prosecution witness on Thursday produced documents regarding assessment of duties/taxes of three luxury... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:33am
Nawaz contacts Fazl: Anti-govt drive to continue even if PPP parts ways with PDM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif Thursday contacted Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:33am
Meezan Bank, Chapal Builders enter into strategic alliance KARACHI: Meezan Bank, the best bank in Pakistan has recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Chapal... Updated 19 Mar, 2021 09:33am
Turkish tourism association delegation calls on BoI chief ISLAMABAD: Ali Can Aksu, President Tourism Hotel Managers Association of Turkey along with his team on Thursday... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Prof Dr Zia Ul Haq assumes charge of VC KMU Peshawar PESHAWAR: On the recommendation of the Academic Search Committee headed by Prof Dr Atta-Ur-Rahman and subsequent... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Drawing parallels between Maryam and Ivanka “What do The Maulana and Former First Daughter (FFD) have in common?” “I don’t like you to refer to her as... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Nawaz Sharif tenure: ACE directed to probe allotment of plots in LDA schemes LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab, Sardar Usman Buzdar on Thursday said the government has directed the Anti-Corruption... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Letters Worrisome Covid situation in Punjab That the Covid situation in Punjab is terrible is a fact. According media reports, the National Command and ... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Market feels like ‘coiled spring’ after Fed Investors are closely watching how fast US Treasury yields may rise after a key US Federal Reserve meeting where the... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Salaam Takaful Ltd launches loss of employment coverage for ICAP members KARACHI: An exclusive takaful product was launched for members of Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Karachiites to have auditorium under WB’s ‘CLICK’ project: Laeeq KARACHI: Karachi Administrator Laeeq Ahmed Thursday said that Faizi Rahmeen Art Gallery and Auditorium is ... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
TEVTA to start career counselling programmes LAHORE: Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) will soon be starting Career Counselling... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
State land: ‘Three-marla houses to be constructed in pre-urban areas’ LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht has said that in the first phase three-marla houses will... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Electricity from solid waste: ‘Project a milestone for Sindh’ KARACHI: The project of generating electricity from solid waste will prove to be a milestone in meeting the... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
PM for deeper Pakistan-Kuwait economic cooperation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday reaffirming Pakistan’s long-standing fraternal ties with Kuwait,... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
13 Baloch families: PM for ascertaining status of missing members ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday directed his principal secretary to quickly ascertain the exact... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Stocks Major Gulf markets mixed, Eastern Co drags Egypt DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Thursday, with the Saudi index falling the most, while Egypt... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Stocks European stocks climb, German DAX at record high ROTTERDAM/LONDON: Automakers lifted the German DAX to a record high on Thursday, while broader European stocks ... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Stocks China stocks surge SHANGHAI: China stocks rose on Thursday, driven by gains in consumer and healthcare firms, after the US Federal... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Stocks Thursday’s early trade: S&P, Nasdaq slump NEW YORK: The S&P 500 eased from a record high on Thursday while the tech-heavy Nasdaq shed more than 1% as a... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Stocks S&P at record high after Fed projects stronger economy NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at record highs on Wednesday after the Fed... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Stocks Japanese shares jump TOKYO: Japanese shares jumped on Thursday, with the Topix index hitting a 30-year high, propelled by the US Federal... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Stocks FTSE 100 slips before BoE report LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 fell on Thursday, dragged down by consumer staples and industrials stocks, while... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
All set to hold spectrum auction by mid-May ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to hold spectrum auction by mid-May aimed at improving the quality of services... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Ehsaas completes IT integration with USC ISLAMABAD: The government has taken a fundamental decision that subsidies should be targeted to benefit the poor... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (March 18, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (March 19, 2021).... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 18, 2021).... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Mixed behaviour KARACHI: On Thursday’s market close, PKR exhibited mixed behaviour. It slightly lost value against USD in ... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (March 18, 2021).... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
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 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (March 18, 2021).... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
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 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (March 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (March 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (March 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,535.8775... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (March 18, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (March 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meesaq Fund Rates on Thursday (March 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,211.6976 Bid... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 18, 2021). ========================... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 18, 2021). ========================... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (March 18, 2021).... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
Rates.SBP Bill buying rates per unit of currency KARACHI: Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank ... Published 19 Mar, 2021 05:32am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points