HK tells foreign govts to stop accepting special British passport HONG KONG: The Hong Kong government on Thursday confirmed a Reuters report that it had told 14 countries to stop... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:31am
IMF warns of ‘diverging recoveries’ post-pandemic WASHINGTON: The IMF on Thursday warned of “diverging recoveries” among global economies as they struggle with ... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
North Korea launches suspected ballistic missiles SEOUL: North Korea fired two suspected ballistic missiles into the sea Thursday, in its first substantive ... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:31am
NZ grants automatic paid leave after miscarriage WELLINGTON: Working mothers and their partners will be allowed to take paid leave after suffering a miscarriage or... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:31am
US, UK sanction Myanmar junta companies as crackdown continues YANGON: The US and Britain announced sanctions against a huge military-owned conglomerate in Myanmar Thursday, as... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:31am
Vaccine deliveries for poor nations delayed, as EU tackles shortfall • India slows vital vaccine exports as cases soar BRUSSELS: A co-founder of the global scheme to provide vaccines... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:31am
Massoud son ‘really worried’ for Afghanistan despite Taliban talks PARIS: The son of anti-Islamist Afghan commander Ahmad Shah Massoud, killed by Al-Qaeda days before the September 11... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:31am
Israeli-owned ship hit by missile OCCUPIED JERUSA-LEM: A cargo ship owned by an Israeli company was damaged by a missile in the Arabian Sea on ... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:27am
No major side effect of Covid-19 vaccine: minister KARACHI: Minister for Health and Population Welfare, Sindh, Dr Azra Pechuho in her video message to healthcare... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
IWT-related issues: Pakistan, India agree to make endeavours ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India have agreed to make ‘endeavours’ to resolve water issues by conducting inspection... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:29am
KU announces LLB Part I and II examination results KARACHI: The University of Karachi on Thursday announced the result of LLB Part-I, Annual Examination 2019. As per... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:29am
PSP welcomes SC decision on LB setup KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Thursday welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court to... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:29am
PM lauds armed forces, organizers for Pakistan Day parade ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday lauded the three armed forces of Pakistan as well as the organizers... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:29am
AC directs home dept to get Shehbaz vaccinated for Covid-19 LAHORE: An accountability court on Thursday directed the home department to get Leader of Opposition in National... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:29am
Powerful mafia under law for first time: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said that for the first time, the powerful mafia had come under the... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:29am
NA-249 by-election: CS reviews security, administrative arrangements KARACHI: Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah on Thursday asked police to ensure security arrangements during... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:29am
SGFL plans to go public LAHORE: Pakistan’s largest footwear exporter, Service Global Footwear Limited (SGFL), organized an IPO briefing... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:29am
Balochistan govt approves health insurance policy QUETTA: Balochistan government has approved a universal health insurance policy to ensure the best healthcare to the... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:29am
KP PAC asks auditors, accountants to focus on performance audit PESHAWAR: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of KP Assembly Thursday asked the high ups concerned with Audit and... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:29am
Alleged horse-trading in Senate polls: Sindh PA rejects adjournment motion filed by MMA MP KARACHI: An adjournment motion filed by MMA legislator was rejected during the Sindh Assembly sitting Thursday. The... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:29am
Posted HYDERABAD: Syeda Quratul Ain, Psychologist (BS-17), currently posted at Deputy Directorate of Women Development was... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:29am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khan’s tourism policy “You know if you live somewhere you keep postponing a visit to landmark historical sites until someone from ... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Restoration of LB in Punjab: Sarwar vows to respect apex court decision LAHORE: Reacting to the decision of the Supreme Court of Pakistan regarding restoration of local bodies in Punjab,... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:29am
Daniel Pearl murder case: ‘Prime accused to be kept in Kot Lakhpat’ ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government informed the Supreme Court that Ahmed Umer Saeed Sheikh, prime accused in the ... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Six killed in attack on bus in Gilgit GILGIT: At least six people were killed and seven others sustained bullet injuries in a gun attack on a passenger... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:29am
Coronavirus positivity rate jumps to 14.09pc in Punjab LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus in the province has increased from 9.89% to 14.09%, as out of 17,153... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:29am
LHC rejects NAB’s plea in Maryam’s case LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Thursday rejected a plea of the National Accountability Bureau... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:29am
Covid-19 deaths cross 14,000-mark ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Covid-19 death tally, on Thursday, crossed 14,000-mark as the country reported 63 more ... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:30am
Renewable energy sector: ‘KP offers huge prospects for public-private partnership’ PESHAWAR: Speakers at a dialogue stated that Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has offered huge prospects for public-private... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:30am
23 shops, stores sealed for violating SOPs LAHORE: For failing to comply with the Coronavirus standard operating procedures (SOPs), the Lahore district... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:30am
Motorway gang-rape case: Convicts approach LHC against penalties, sentences LAHORE: The convicts in the motorway gang rape case here on Thursday approached the Lahore High Court against their... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:30am
Wapda chief reviews work on Diamer-Bhasha Dam, Dasu project LAHORE: Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (retd) on Thursday... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:30am
‘Govt uses NAB as weapon against opposition’ LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab President, Qamar Zaman Kaira said on Thursday that the government was... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:30am
Annual exams of largest religious education board conclude ISLAMABAD: The annual examinations of the country’s largest religious education board Wafaq-ul-Madaris Al Arabia... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:30am
IGP inaugurates automated Police Complaint Redressal System PESHAWAR: Keeping abreast of the vision of the government of achieving “Digital Pakistan”, the Inspector General... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:30am
Haleem Adil’s bail approved KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday approved the bail of Haleem Adil Sheikh, leader of the Opposition in... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:30am
Murad reviews uplift portfolio of three departments KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presided over a meeting to review development portfolio of three... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:30am
JI demands due share for Karachi KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chief Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded of the government to grant due... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:30am
New provinces should be carved out on basis of population: MQM-P KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Thursday demanded for creation of new provinces in country... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:30am
Five dead in stampede while mourning Tanzania’s Magufuli DAR ES SALAAM: A woman and four children were killed in a stampede in Tanzania as crowds rushed to mourn ... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:30am
Sudan accepts UAE offer to mediate on Ethiopia border, dam KHARTOUM: Sudan’s government said Tuesday it has accepted an offer by the United Arab Emirates to mediate with... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:30am
Flight simulators keep pilots sharp during pandemic PARIS: The coronavirus crisis has clipped the wings of airline pilots but those who have kept their jobs are doing... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:30am
In 2020 the ultra-rich got richer. Now they’re bracing for the backlash In 2020, as the world convulsed under COVID-19 and the global economy faced its worst recession since World War II,... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Urgent need for revisiting economic policy Prime Minister Imran Khan generally underscores the need for promoting wealth creation since there had been no... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Simplification of taxes for growth — II The government of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has been reminded in these columns time and again that no agenda ... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
AJK varsities’ not inferior to any university of Pakistan: Sardar Masood MIRPUR (AJK): Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan while lauding securing of fifth position by the... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:30am
Pakistan, Egypt hold annual bilateral consultations in Cairo ISLAMABAD: The 9th round of Pakistan-Egypt Annual Bilateral Consultations (ABC) was held at the Egyptian Ministry of... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:30am
4th speakers conference adopts Antalya declaration ISLAMABAD: The fourth conference of speakers of Parliaments of six countries concluded in Antalya, Turkey after... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:31am
RCCI, Beijing Huahe International ink MoU RAWALPINDI: The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) inked a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:31am
7,368 acres of state land recovered LAHORE: District Commissioner Lahore, Mudassar Riaz has said that the Lahore district administration has recovered... Updated 26 Mar, 2021 09:31am
Qureshi inaugurates Hungary-Pakistan Trade and Economic Window ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday said the focus of ‘transformed’ Pakistan was shifting... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (March 25, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (March 26, 2021).... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.BR Index PSX consolidates gains: BRIndex100 keeps rising KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday maintained a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying, mainly by local... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
State Bank Amendment Bill 2021: Exploring uncharted territory or murky waters The Bill to amend the “State Bank of Pakistan Act 1956” is exceptionally dangerous for the economy and the... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Energy Oil prices drop 4pc as new lockdowns undermine hopes for economic recovery • Traders shrug off Suez Canal incident • Big gains unlikely until OPEC meeting on April 1 NEW YORK: Oil ... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Letters Covid-19: a new strategy needed The federal government, while revising the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to contain rapidly increasing... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Energy Asia’s gasoline crack firms as Singapore inventories fall SINGAPORE: Asia’s gasoline crack climbed on Thursday, buoyed by shrinking Singapore inventories and expectations... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 141,205 tonnes of cargo comprising 98,966 tonnes of import cargo and 42,239... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Stocks Dubai index leads most of Gulf lower DUBAI: Most Gulf markets ended lower on Thursday as new coronavirus restrictions in Europe revived worries about... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Stocks European stocks slip ROTTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks inched lower on Thursday as investors swapped energy and retail stocks with shares... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Stocks China blue chips over three-month low SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip stock index closed at its lowest level in more than three months on Thursday amid... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Stocks Thursday’s early trade: Tech stocks drag Wall Street lower NEW YORK: The technology-heavy Nasdaq led Wall Street lower on Thursday as a rotation out of richly valued stocks... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Stocks US stocks down • Intel gains on $20bn chip expansion announcement • GameStop slumps on plans to sell shares • Energy stocks... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Stocks Japanese shares higher TOKYO: Japanese shares closed higher on Thursday as investors scooped up beaten-down cyclical stocks, although gains... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Stocks London’s FTSE 100 flat LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 was flat on Thursday as weakness in mining and energy stocks countered gains in ... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ======================================= CONES... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 25, 2021)... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 25, 2021).... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate ... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (March 25, 2021).... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Gains continue KARACHI: On Thursday, after market close PKR continued to register gains against USD in both interbank and open... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (March 25, 2021).... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.PSX Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
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 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,581.4157... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meesaq Fund Rates on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,222.6713 Bid... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ========================... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ========================... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (March 25, 2021). ========================== ... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (March 25, 2021).... Published 26 Mar, 2021 05:22am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept