Police clash with protesters as Germany passes virus law BERLIN: Police clashed with thousands of protesters in Berlin on Wednesday as the German parliament passed an... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Iraq Covid-19 cases surpass one million BAGHDAD: Covid-19 infections in Iraq surpassed one million on Wednesday, the health ministry said, a figure ... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
India Covid surge hits new record, 22 patients die as oxygen runs short NEW DELHI: India’s brutal new Covid-19 outbreak set records on Wednesday with more than 2,000 deaths in 24 hours,... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:49am
Driver injured as trailer falls into ravine PESHAWAR: A driver sustained injuries when a trailer fell into a ravine in Ali Masjid area of sub-division Jamrud... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Tunisian president seeks joint action against Islamophobia ISLAMABAD: President of Tunisia Kais Saied has sent a letter to Prime Minister Imran Khan in response to his earlier... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
NA speaker issues letter to Khaqan ISLAMABAD: A letter on the direction of the speaker National Assembly has been issued to MNA Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:51am
Alleged embezzlement in BISP funds: AC orders issuance of ad for summoning Farzana Raja ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Wednesday, ordered to issue advertisement for summoning the former... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:51am
Opposition played negative role: Buzdar LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Wednesday that the opposition played a negative role by... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
ECP issues warnings to PTI MNA, Punjab govt officials ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has issued ‘warnings’ to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Member... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Former CJP’s son survives assassination attempt KARACHI: Son of former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Saeed-uz-Zaman Siddiqui narrowly escaped an assassination... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
National Covid-19 positivity rate jumps to 11.63pc ISLAMABAD: National Covid-19 posititivity, Wednesday, jumped to 11.63 percent as the country recorded 5,499 new... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Some most sacred relics of Buddha: Pakistan proud custodian: president ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan highly values its ties with Sri Lanka as both countries... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
12 killed, 20 hurt as bus collides with van in Khairpur KHAIRPUR: At least 12 people were killed and 20 other injured in a horrific collusion between a passenger coash and ... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
PTI condemns ‘misbehaviour’ with speaker by Khaqan ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday strongly condemned ‘misbehaviour’ with Speaker... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
PM performs groundbreaking ceremoney of housing scheme PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday inaugurated the Jalozai Housing Scheme for low-income groups in... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Pakistan, Iran ink MoU over opening of border market places TEHRAN: Pakistan and Iran on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for opening of six market places ... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Queen Elizabeth II thanks public after husband's death, as she turns 95 LONDON: Queen Elizabeth II on Wednesday thanked well-wishers for their messages of support after the death of her... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
‘Ruthless’ Mideast states dominate execution toll: Amnesty PARIS: Four states in the Middle East, led by Iran, made "ruthless and chilling" use of the death penalty in 2020... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
UAE warns of restrictions for unvaccinated as doses near landmark DUBAI: The UAE announced Wednesday it had given nearly 10 million vaccine doses, equal to one for every resident,... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Bakhtiar urges PM to transfer SAB to some other ministry ISLAMABAD: Following serious criticism from the opposition parties, the newly-appointed Minister for Industries and... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Germany plans to pull troops out of Afghanistan by July 4 BERLIN: Germany's defence ministry on Wednesday said it planned to withdraw its troops from Afghanistan by early... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Govt to extend Sehat Card Plus scheme to whole country: PM PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Sehat Card Plus is a public welfare project and federal government... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Convertible Debt Securities: SECP publishes Guidance Paper ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Wednesday guided investors that any company... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Special courts: Sarwar announces e-filing facility LAHORE: Announcing the e-filing facility for Overseas Pakistanis in the special courts set up for them, Punjab... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
PDWP approves 10 development schemes LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved 10 development schemes of various sectors with an... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rs4.863m looted from bank in Bara PESHAWAR: Unknown robbers have looted Rs4.863 million from a branch of the Allied Bank Limited in Bara tehsil of... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Bonded labour in brick kilns : IHC CJ annoyed over ICT, police failure ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Wednesday, expressed his annoyance over the failure of the... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Commissioner forms body to monitor drainage HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Muhammad Abbas Baloch has said that to deal with the monsoon rains a... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
1.6m desks required for govt schools, SHC told KARACHI: As many as 1.6 million desks are required for government sector schools in Sindh as per the survey of ... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Pashin Mand Pak-Iran border crossing point inaugurated QUETTA: Federal Minister for Defence Production Zubaida Jalal along with Iranian Minister for Roads and Urban... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
NA-249: Kamal for holding by-poll as per schedule KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal, who is also the party candidate from NA-249, on Wednesday... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Sindh CM meets Imran Ismail KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah called on Governor Sindh Imran Ismail at Governor House on... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Sajidullah Siddiqui made FBR Member (IT) KARACHI: Sajidullah Siddiqui, a BS-21 officer of IRS, has been appointed as Member (IT), Federal Board of Revenue... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Metropole Triangle: Work starts to plant 300 urban forests KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed Wednesday said that work has started on the Metropole Triangle to plant... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Earth Day marked: NFEH for tree plantation drive across country KARACHI: The National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH) has urged the federal and provincial governments to... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Nepra chairman meets Senate chief ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Electronic Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) along with member NEPRA Balochistan on... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Covid-19 claims 3 more lives, infects 885 others KARACHI: As many as 3 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 4,562 and 885 new cases... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Over 0.3m people came to Sindh for treatment in two years: Murtaza KARACHI: Spokesp-erson of Sindh Government and Advisor for Law, Environment & Coastal Development Barrister... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
CCoE to consider revised assumption inputs for IGCEP ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE), which is scheduled to meet on Thursday (today), will consider... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Unicef to provide PPEs worth $14.5m ISLAMABAD: United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) would provide $14.5 million PPEs (Personal Protective ... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Syria stripped of rights at chemical weapons watchdog THE HAGUE: The global chemical weapons watchdog stripped Syria of its voting rights on Wednesday in an unprecedented... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
US launches probe of police after Chauvin conviction WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department on Wednesday launched a sweeping civil investigation into policing practices ... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
US blacklists Myanmar timber, pearl businesses WASHINGTON: The US Treasury placed Myanmar state-owned timber and pearl businesses on its sanctions blacklist... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Putin warns West against crossing ‘red line’ with Russia MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin warned foreign rivals on Wednesday against “crossing the red line” with Russia,... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Apple adds podcast subscriptions SAN FRANCISCO: Apple is adding a subscription option to its pioneering podcasting service, evidently moving to fend... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
EU unveils AI rules to tackle Big Brother fears BRUSSELS: The EU unveiled a plan Wednesday to regulate the sprawling field of artificial intelligence, aimed at... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Sri Lanka expels ship carrying nuclear material for China COLOMBO: Sri Lankan authorities on Wednesday expelled an Antigua-registered ship that entered the island’s... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
EU seals ‘game changer’ deal setting carbon-cutting target BRUSSELS: The European Parliament and EU member states agreed on Wednesday a target to cut carbon emissions by at... Updated 22 Apr, 2021 09:50am
Rates.BR Index KSE-100 Index turns red: BRIndex100 drifts lower KARACHI: Despite foreign buying, Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving both... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Homage paid to Allama Iqbal on 83rd death anniversary LAHORE: Glowing tributes were paid to the Poet of East Allama Dr Muhammad Iqbal for his selfless services for the... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
President seeks digitalisation process of Parliament by Jan 2023 ISLAMABAD: Presid-ent Dr Arif Alvi has asked the relevant stakeholders to implement the digitalisation process of... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Land for project: PM approves NHA summary to remove embargo ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has approved a summary of the National Highways Authority (NHA) to remove the... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Overexposure to sun can cause cancer “It is tempting to overexpose oneself but not advisable.” “Excuse me, but I don’t agree – those who are... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Mega money laundering cases: Hearing against Zardari, Talpur adjourned without proceedings ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Wednesday, adjourned hearing of mega money laundering cases against former... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rouhani wants to strengthen ties with Pakistan TEHRAN (Iran): Iranian President Hassan Rouhani on Wednesday expressed his country’s commitment to further enhance... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
BOP, Millat Tractors sign MoU LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab and Millat Tractors Limited (MTL) have signed an MOU for provision of fast track... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
SP PHP scales up information about PHP Helpline 1124 FAISALABAD: The spread of information about helpline 1124 is very essential to help road commuters in the event of... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rising inflation in Ramazan: Bilawal demands PM’s resignation KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly criticised the government for... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Letters Pakistan’s response to US troops withdrawal Pakistan has rightly emphasized that the foreign forces’ exit from Afghanistan should coincide with the progress ... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
US banks’ bond bonanza driven by extraordinary market conditions Record-breaking Wall Street bank bond offerings in recent days are being driven by a combination of extraordinary... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
MLIs: Notes on underlying concepts — II Illustrations of Manner of Operation of MLI We give in the following paragraphs four illustrations of the manner ... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Significant legal reform for businesses “Time is Money” is a phrase well known to the business world. It first originated in an essay titled “Advice ... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Mansoor made KTDMC CEO for another 3-year term ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed Mansoor Ahmed as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Karachi Tools, ... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
TLP chief to face due process of law: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Wednesday said that the chief of banned Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Sindh Assembly condemns blasphemous sketches KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly – through a unanimous adopted resolution - on Wednesday condemned blasphemous sketches... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
LHC takes notice of overpricing of sugar in open market LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday hearing petitions of sugar mills owners for fixing the ex-mill price of... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Swabi chamber, PIA sign agreement PESHAWAR: An agreement was signed between Swabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) and Pakistan International... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 154,036 tonnes of cargo comprising 109,526 tonnes of import cargo and 44,510... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Stocks China shares move higher BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China shares ended higher on Wednesday with healthcare and banking stocks leading the gains,... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Stocks Wednesday’s early trade: S&P, Dow snap two-day fall NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow Jones indexes were higher on Wednesday after sliding for two straight ... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Stocks Stocks on Wall Street fall again NEW YORK: Stocks on Wall Street fell for a second straight day on Tuesday as a global spike in coronavirus cases hit... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Stocks Major Gulf indexes down DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday, as oil prices were weighed down by concerns that... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Stocks European shares up AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks bounced back on Wednesday after their worst sell-off this year as optimism about a... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Stocks FTSE 100 ends higher LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 rose on Wednesday, led by gains in AstraZeneca and energy heavyweights BP and Royal ... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
CM inaugurates e-abiana billing system LAHORE: Inaugurating the e-abiana billing system, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Wednesday that... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (April 21, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (April 22, 2021).... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (April 21, 2021).... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 21, 2021).... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Down vs USD KARACHI: On Wednesday after market close, PKR went down against USD in both interbank and open markets. It however... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (April 21, 2021).... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
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 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (April 21, 2021).... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (April 21, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
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 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 21, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 21, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 21, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 21, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,527.2837... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 21, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 21, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 21, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 21, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 21, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 21, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 22 Apr, 2021 03:55am