ITP introduces penalty point system ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP) Islamabad Qazi Jameelur Rehman on Friday said that the Islamabad ... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Juvenile inmate allegedly ‘gang-raped’ LAHORE: A juvenile inmate was allegedly sodomised by a group of other inmates in the district jail Muzaffaragarh on... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
NA body recommends curbing of illegal SIMs ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication, Friday,... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
WB financing: Social safety initiatives to receive major boost: PASSD ISLAMABAD: Federal government is hopeful that its social safety initiatives under Ehsaas Programme would receive a... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Corona positivity rate in Punjab remains over 14pc LAHORE: The corona positivity rate in the province remained over 14 percent for the second consecutive day, as out ... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Data on govt guarantees in 2016: IMF terms PTI govt’s claims ‘lies’: Khaqan ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former prime minister (PM) Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, on... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Law and order situation improved since 2013: Addl IGP KARACHI: Additional Inspector General of Police Ghulam Nabi Memon has said that Karachi, which was ranked 6th in the... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Deceased employees: Sindh Ombudsman takes exception to inordinate delay in release of pension KARACHI: The Ombudsman for Sindh Ajaz Ali Khan Friday taken exception to inordinate delay in release of family... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Lawyers demand exemption from toll tax KARACHI: The lawyers of Karachi on Friday have demanded the authorities to exempt them as well as their colleagues... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Pakistan cricket team leaves for Johannesburg KARACHI: The Pakistan cricket team departed for Johann-esburg, South Africa, on a Pakistan International Airlines... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
1,493 contractual teachers’ contracts extended for a year QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan chaired a meeting of provincial cabinet where the contracts of ... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Europe Germany to demand negative Covid test from all air travellers BERLIN: Anyone wanting to arrive in Germany by plane must from Sunday show a negative Covid test before boarding, ... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
World failing to take green Covid recovery path: UN PARIS: The world is missing a once-in-a-generation chance to rebuild a sustainable post-pandemic future, the United... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Russia launches more UK telecom satellites into space MOSCOW: A Soyuz rocket blasted off from the Vostochny cosmodrome in Russia’s Far East on Thursday carrying 36 UK... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
China China sanctions UK figures over Xinjiang BEIJING: China targeted sanctions at British lawmakers and lobby groups Friday, widening a chasm between Beijing and... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
WHO urges countries to donate 10m vaccine doses ‘immediately’ GENEVA: The WHO called Friday for the donation of 10 million Covid-19 vaccine doses to ensure that every country... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Europe EU clears vaccine sites to boost inoculation drive BRUSSELS/BARCELONA: The European Medicines Agency approved on Friday two factories for the production of COVID-19... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
SBP bill causes major controversy The federal cabinet early this week approved the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) ‘Amendment Bill 2021’. ... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
US bail-bond insurers spend big to keep defendants paying Insurance companies have spent $17 million to defeat proposals to weaken or abolish the for-profit bail industry in... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Money no object as governments race to build chip arsenals Governments around the world are subsidizing the construction of semiconductor factories as a chip shortage hobbles... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Money laundering reference: Shehbaz approaches LHC for bail LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and opposition leader in National Assembly (NA) Shehbaz ... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Two killed after lift falls KARACHI: Two people were killed after a lift at a tissue manufacturing company’s Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Construction on 8 DIOs underway, secy told HYDERABAD: The Secretary Information Rafiq Ahmed Buriro Friday visited Jamshoro to inspect the ongoing construction... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Third wave of Covid-19 intensifies in Punjab: Firdous LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that the third wave of... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Pakistan reassures Saudi Arabia of support against any threat ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Friday, said that it reaffirms its full support and solidarity with the “brotherly”... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Vaccination of journalists, media workers: Ministry urged to take special steps ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA), on Friday, urged the Health Ministry to take... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Meeting held for rationalization of port charges KARACHI: The meeting for rationalization of port charges took place at Karachi Port Trust (KPT) head office on... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
NA-249 by-election: PSP campaign in full swing KARACHI: The campaign of the Pak Sarzameen Party in connection with NA-249 by-election is in full swing. PSP ... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
PIA restores flights for Saidu Sharif after 17 years PESHAWAR: Saidu Sharif Airport, Swat was Friday reopened for commercial flights and the national flag carrier - PIA ... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Opposition leader in Senate: Notification of Gilani widens gap between PPP, PML-N ISLAMABAD: The notification of Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani as opposition leader Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Why has NAB decided to defer hearing? “I was saddened to learn that National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Independence Day of Bangladesh 26th March: Beautiful Bangladesh Bangladesh gained its independence in 1971 and enacted a constitution Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Independence Day of Bangladesh 26th March: Bangladesh’s economy going from strength to strength Bangladesh has a wide variety of natural and agricultural resources. There are considerably large amounts of coal ... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Independence Day of Bangladesh 26th March: Destinations, cities & towns in Bangladesh The country of Bangladesh has been divided into six administrative divisions Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (March 26, 2021) and the forecast Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.BR Index KSE-100 Index turns red: BRIndex100 drifts lower KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday closed on a negative note as the investors opted to book profit on... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Energy SSGC MD visits Hyderabad region KARACHI: Imran Maniar, MD, SSGC visited various facilities of the Company’s Hyderabad Region to apprise himself... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Energy BP bets on energy trading to fund strategy shift after bumper year LONDON: BP’s trading arm made nearly $4 billion in 2020, according to a copy of an internal BP presentation seen ... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Letters There exist some legitimate hopes That adviser to prime minister on commerce Razak Dawood appears highly Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Cotton & Textile Cotton rises 3pc on mill buying after sharp fall NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose 3% on Friday, with mills taking advantage Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Commodities Suez blockage boosts copper prices LONDON: Copper prices rose on Friday as the market worried about the cost repercussions for transporting industrial... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Energy Oil jumps 4pc on fears Suez Canal blockage may last weeks • Shipping rates rise, oil and gas tankers diverted Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Commodities Gold prices edge higher in Europe LONDON: Gold prices edged up slightly on Friday but a stronger dollar and a rise in US Treasury yields still put the... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Cotton & Textile China branch of cotton trade body finds no forced labour in Xinjiang SHANGHAI: The China branch of the cotton trade body Better Cotton Initiative (BCI) said on Friday it had not found... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Energy Asia naphtha crack jumps to 2-week high on supply concerns SINGAPORE: Asia’s naphtha crack climbed to a near two-week high on Friday Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Grains PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 14.260... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Grains Argentine farmers sold 12.45m tonnes of soybeans BUENOS AIRES: Argentine farmers have sold 12.45 million tonnes of 2020/21 soybeans, after registering transactions ... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Grains Europe’s farmers cut back sugar beet sowings PARIS: Gloomy European sugar beet farmers are cutting back plantings this year, discouraged by poor yields and low... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Grains EU forecasts higher wheat crop, exports PARIS: The European Commission on Thursday forecast that usable production Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 97,266 tonnes of cargo comprising 53,565 tonnes of import cargo and 43,701 tonnes... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Cotton & Textile Official spot rate down Rs300 amid slow activity KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Association on Friday Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (March 26, 2021) Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (March 26, 2021) Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Rupee strengthens KARACHI: On Friday, PKR continued to go up against USD in both interbank and open markets. PKR also went up against... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
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 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (March 26, 2021) Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Stocks Dates of Closure of Books & Annual General Meetings KARACHI: Dates of Closure of Books and holding of Ordinary and Extra-Ordinary General Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (March 26, 2021) Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (March 26, 2021) Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 26, 2021) Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (March 26, 2021) Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 26, 2021) Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 26, 2021) Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 26, 2021) Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 26, 2021) Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 26, 2021) Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (March 26,... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Forex Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling) KARACHI: The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on ... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
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 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (March 26,... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.Banks Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest KARACHI: Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
3rd Covid-19 wave poses downside risks to growth ISLAMABAD: The fiscal deficit for the first seven months (July-January 2020-21) of the current fiscal year stood at... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Payment to IPPs in limbo due to NAB investigation ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau's (NAB’s) investigation against Independent Power Producers (IPPs) has... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
PDM rift deepens as Gilani appointed Opposition leader ISLAMABAD: In what came as a huge setback to opposition’s Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), former prime ... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
PML-N accuses Gilani of obtaining BAP’s support LAHORE: Reacting to the appointment of Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani as leader of the opposition in the Senate, Pakistan... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Global supply chains scrambled: Suez Canal blockage could cost global trade $10bn a week CAIRO: The Suez Canal stepped up efforts on Friday to free a stuck mega vessel, after an earlier attempt failed to... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
LoS extensions approved by PPIB board ISLAMABAD: The Board of Private Power and Infrastructure Board (PPIB) headed by Secretary Power, Ali Raza Bhutta, on... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
Petroleum shortages: SAPM on petroleum asked to step down ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Petroleum, Nadeem Babar, has been asked by Prime Minister ... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
SPI up 0.61pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended March 25, 2021, recorded an increase of 0.61... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
$1.336bn loan accords inked with WB for 7 projects ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the World Bank Friday signed loan agreements of seven projects worth around $1.336 billion.... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
ECC approves Rs1bn for ad drive to highlight govt initiatives ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has approved Rs1 billion for launching an... Published 27 Mar, 2021 05:41am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points