‘Coronavirus free’ Turkmenistan reopens ASHGABAT: A raft of restrictions on travel and businesses imposed by Turkmenistan’s authoritarian government... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:06am
UN experts backpedal on Yemen corruption claims RIYADH: A UN panel of experts has backtracked on corruption and money-laundering claims against Yemen’s... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:06am
Two dead as violence mars election in India NANDIGRAM, (India): Two people died as an Indian state notorious for political violence went to the polls Thursday... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:06am
Steel tycoon Gupta rules out bailout, UK closures LONDON: Indian-British billionaire Sanjeev Gupta on Thursday ruled out a bailout or factory closures for his... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:06am
Black adviser to Boris Johnson quits amid race report outcry LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s most senior black adviser has quit, Downing Street said Thursday, a day... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:06am
WTO to work with Europeans on legality of EU carbon tax plan GENEVA: The World Trade Organization will work with a number of European countries to ensure a proposed EU carbon ... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:06am
US SC lets FCC loosen media ownership rules NEW YORK: Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for the Federal Communication Commission to loosen local media... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:06am
Three killed in Afghan army helicopter crash KANDAHAR: At least three Afghan security personnel were killed when a military helicopter crashed in southern... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:06am
EU seeks 10m AstraZeneca vaccines from India to meet shortfall NEW DELHI: The European Union has asked India to allow it to buy 10 million doses of AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 ... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:06am
WHO blasts Europe’s slow vaccine rollout, as France sees new lockdown COPENHAGEN: The WHO on Thursday slammed Europe’s “unacceptably slow” vaccine rollout, warning of a worrying... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:06am
Bus, tractor accident kills 10 LARKANA: Ten people, including three children and a woman, were killed and over 45 others injured when a bus ... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Disappearance of Pos: SC questions ECP’s order for re-polling in entire NA-75 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned the disappearance of the presiding officers (POs) as a valid ground to order... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Govt not to allow Maryam to go abroad: Firdous ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister on Information, Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan on Thursday said the... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
IHC issues notices to secy interior ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday issued notices to the secretary interior in a petition ... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Digital media platform: DW starts first Pashto science magazine streaming ISLAMABAD: POHA, Pashto Science Magazine, is the initiative of Deutsche Welle (DW), which will start streaming on... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Corona positivity rate in Punjab drops slightly LAHORE: The positivity rate of coronavirus in the province has slightly declined from 12.85 percent to 12.32 ... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Federal cabinet expresses ‘no-confidence’ in PM: Khaqan ISLAMABAD: Senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader and former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, on Thursday,... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Gilani, other accused: NAB’s plea for non-bailable arrest warrants rejected ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, turned down the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)’s request... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Ramazan bazaars: Punjab govt to provide 10kg flour bag at subsidized rate LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to provide 10 kg flour bag at subsidized rate of Rs 375 per bag during... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: IK gives with one hand and… “I would like to make a proclamation…” “Who do you think would be interested!? I mean it’s not as if you... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Electoral reforms: Sanjrani, Qaiser urge opposition to work with govt ISLAMABAD: Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani and National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser have urged the opposition to ... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Covid-19 vaccine: Half-a-million doses to reach Pakistan today, NA told ISLAMABAD: Parliam-entary Secretary for National Health Services Nausheen Hamid said Covid-19 vaccine is being... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
FY2020-2021: IT ministry approves eight projects worth Rs5.850bn ISLAMABAD: The Departmental Development Working Party (DDWP) of the Ministry of Information Technology and... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Modi’s letter to PM big foreign policy success: SAPM ISLAMABAD: The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on CDA Affairs, Ali Nawaz Awan, on Thursday said ... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Work underway on historic uplift project: Firdous LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Thursday that... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
SECP organises webinar on ‘Venture Capital, Private Equity Investment’ ISLAMABAD: As a part of its efforts to facilitate start-ups and discuss and promote innovative financial solutions,... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Warehousing solution: Retailo signs strategic partnership with Maersk KARACHI: Retailo, the fastest growing B2B e-commerce platform in the MENAP region, partners with Maersk, a global... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Pindi’s Urdu Bazaar fire: Huge losses inflicted on traders ISLAMABAD: A huge fire erupted at Rawalpindi’s Urdu Bazaar, on Thursday, engulfing many shops and inflicted huge... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Renaming of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa again echoes in NA ISLAMABAD: The renaming of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa once again echoed in National Assembly on Thursday after a member from... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
FPCCI Regional Office Lahore: SSP Security made focal person LAHORE: SSP Security Lahore Sardar Mawaran Khan has been appointed as focal person for the Federation of Pakistan... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Proposed legal amendments: Minister directs MMD secretary to submit suggestions LAHORE: In order to boost up business activities, Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat has directed the secretary mines... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Pakistan urges world to monitor human rights situation in IIOJK ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office said that Pakistan remains fully committed to the promotion and protection of human... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Letters In defence of Dr Hafeez Sheikh — II But how ironic it is that Asad Umar who lost finance portfolio for opposing the IMF programme or its harsh... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Poorest countries will follow a tricky path back to debt markets Ghana and Pakistan’s return to international debt markets this week, a year after Covid slammed them shut, has ... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Need for a ‘new normal’ economic recovery The pre-Covid world was a neoliberal world, which exacerbated income inequality between the rich and poor within... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Simplification of taxes for growth — III In this concluding part, we are highlighting various proposals already given to the government of Pakistan... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Women empowerment: Al Karam Textile collaborates with TCF KARACHI: Al Karam Textile has announced collaboration with The Citizens Foundation’s (TCF) community development... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Review of finance-related ordinances today ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has convened a consultative meeting of treasury and opposition at... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Entrepreneurs of NMDs: KP launches mark-up free microfinance scheme PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government Thursday launched an Interest Free Microfinance Scheme for the... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:07am
Port congestion eases at PICT KARACHI: Pakistan Customs and PICT have resolved congestion issues at PICT through dedicated efforts and round the... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:06am
Ziauddin University holds 18th convocation KARACHI: Ziauddin University awarded 582 degrees to graduating students at its 18th convocation. The graduates were... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:06am
Plea for improving port infrastructure KARACHI: President of Pakistan Stevedores Conference (G) Ltd, Tariq Haleem, has emphasized that the untapped... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:06am
Stocks E-IPO System: PSX signs deal with 1LINK KARACHI: An agreement was signed between Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and 1LINK to launch the new payment and... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (April 1, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (April 2, 2021).... Updated 02 Apr, 2021 09:06am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
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 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.BR Index Rollercoaster ride continues on PSX: BRIndex100 drifts lower KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving both ways, closed on a negative... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Cotton & Textile Import of cotton, sugar from India: Business community welcomes ECC decision KARACHI: Business Community welcomed the decision of Economic Coordination Council (ECC) to allow import of cotton... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Energy Oil settles up over $2 despite OPEC+ production cuts • OPEC+ still has deep production cuts in place • New pandemic waves create uncertain demand outlook NEW YORK:... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures dive more than 3pc NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures slumped more than 3% on Thursday as a US government report showed a sharp slide in... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Cotton & Textile Mexico’s cotton production seen rising 22PC in 2021/22: USDA MEXICO: Following are selected highlights from a report issued on Wednesday by the US Department of Agriculture’s... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Energy Prolonged OPEC+ output cuts will confirm bearish outlook LAUNCESTON, (Australia): What a difference a month can make for markets trying to guess which way the OPEC+ group of... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Commodities Algeria buys milling wheat in tender, volume unclear HAMBURG/PARIS: Algeria’s state grains agency OAIC has purchased optional-origin milling wheat in an international... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Energy Asia gasoline crack climbs to 13-month high as outlook improves SINGAPORE: Asia’s gasoline crack climbed on Thursday for a fourth straight session, climbing to a more than... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi port and port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 209,038 tons of cargo comprising 132,789 Tones of import cargo and 76,249... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (April 1, 2021).... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Cotton & Textile Thin trading activity on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained sluggish on Thursday. Market sources told that trading volume remained ... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Stocks Most major Gulf markets gain; Saudi index dips DUBAI: Most major stock markets ended higher on Thursday, while the Saudi index eased a day after it registered ... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Stocks European shares stalk record high ROTTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks ended a hair’s breadth away from a record high on Thursday as strong factory... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Stocks China stocks surge SHANGHAI: China stocks closed higher on Thursday, led by consumer and healthcare shares, as investors appeared to... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Stocks Thursday’s early afternoon trade: S&P 500 hits 4,000 mark for the first time NEW YORK: The S&P 500 breached the 4,000 mark for the first time on Thursday, powered by gains in technology... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Stocks US top indexes post 4th straight quarterly rise NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose on Wednesday, boosted by gains in technology shares, and the three major... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Stocks Indian shares move up BENGALURU: Gains in metal and auto stocks helped Indian shares rise more than 1% on Thursday, while capital infusion... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Stocks London stocks end higher LONDON: British shares ended higher on Thursday ahead of a long weekend, as hopes of a swifter economic rebound this... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Cotton & Textile Wagah land route: PHMA asks cabinet to allow import of low-cost cotton, yarn from India LAHORE: Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) zonal chairman Faisal Mehboob Sheikh and... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (April 1, 2021)... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (April 1, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (April 1, 2021).... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (April 1, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (April 1, 2021).... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: PKR down KARACHI: On Thursday, PKR broke its upward trend and went down against USD in both interbank and open markets. PKR... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (April 1, 2021).... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
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 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (April 1, 2021).... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (April 1, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (April 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (April 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (April 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,493.0550... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (April 1, 2021). ========================== ... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (April 1, 2021).... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
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 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (April 1,... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
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 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
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 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (April 1, 2021).... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (April ... Published 02 Apr, 2021 04:58am