NAB should summon PM, ECC chairman in sugar crisis: Khaqan ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said on Thursday that Prime Minister Imran Khan and chairman... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:05am
Minister commends foreign-funded projects in KP ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Omar Ayub Khan held a meeting with the Government of... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:05am
Governor Sindh meets GDA leaders KARACHI: Leaders of Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) Masroor Jatoi and Arif Mustafa Jatoi called on Sindh Governor... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:05am
36 Pakistani Universities included in THE’s Impact Rankings ISLAMABAD: Thirty six Pakistani universities have made it to the Times Higher Education (THE) Impact Rankings for... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:05am
Bail of Jehangir Tareen, son extended till May 3 LAHORE: A sessions court here Thursday extended bail of PTI former Secretary Jehangir Khan Tareen and his son Ali... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
Govt working on creating a Buddhist trail: PM ISLAMABAD: An 11-member delegation of prominent Buddhist monks from Sri Lanka, who were visiting Pakistan on the... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
Qureshi to undertake two-day official visit to Turkey ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi will undertake a two-day official visit to Turkey from today... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
Debt relief for poor countries demanded KARACHI: Constant and towering increase in debts, huge increase in energy cost, rise in petroleum prices are the... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
Minister directs commissioners to monitor anti-dengue campaign LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has directed the Commissioners and Deputy Commissioners to monitor... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
Complete lockdown avoided for sake of labour community: Buzdar LAHORE: Provincial Ministers Muhammad Ajmal Cheema and Khayal Ahmad Kastro met with Chief Minister Punjab Sardar... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
Developing countries: Call to ensure equitable supply of Covid-19 vaccine ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood has stressed the need to ensure equitable and affordable supply of... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
Quetta blast: PM directs ministry to hold in-depth probe ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday directed the Ministry of Interior to hold an in-depth investigation... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:13am
CLPA says none of its firms identified for cancellation ISLAMABAD: Crop Life Pakistan Association Thursday confirmed that none of its member companies have been identified... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:13am
SMEDA, HEC sign MoU LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) on Thursday signed a Memorandum of... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:13am
Centralised customer protection compensation fund: SECP proposes amendment relating to ongoing contributions ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has proposed revision in the procedure for... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:13am
Buzdar, Sarwar discuss political situation LAHORE: Federal Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan has said the government with the cooperation of the people... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
GUS, Edceum sign MOU KARACHI: In a pioneering development, Edceum and GUS (Global Education Systems) have partnered mutually to benefit... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
PIA sets target to be first with all vaccinated crew KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has set a target to be the first carrier in the country with all... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
Another spell of heatwave from today KARACHI: Yet another heat wave spell is on its way to strike the metropolis between April 23 and April 25, the Met... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
Construction of roads, flyovers: SHC orders Sindh govt, KMC, other authorities to submit report KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday sought report about the construction of roads, flyovers and their... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
‘The Sindh Public Finance Administration Bill 2019’ passed into law KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Thursday passed “The Sindh Public Finance Administration Bill 2019” into law,... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
FEB & GIF beneficiaries to be paid through NBP accounts ISLAMABAD: The Federal Employees Benevolent and Group Insurance Fund (FEB & GIF) has informed that the amount of... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
SAU observes World Earth Day HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) celebrated the World Earth Day, and an awareness rally was held from... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
Overcharging: Profiteers, shopkeepers fined Rs7m in Sindh KARACHI: Some 4800 profiteers and shopkeepers across Sindh were fined Rs 7 million for over charging or not... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:13am
Alkhidmat to provide soft loans for small busineses KARACHI: Under the Mowakhat programme, Alkhidmat is providing interest free soft loans up to Rs50,000 to deserving... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:13am
Tokyo Motor Show cancelled first time ever TOKYO: This year’s Tokyo Motor Show has been cancelled for the first time ever because of the coronavirus,... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
Mars helicopter makes second flight WASHINGTON: NASA successfully carried out a second flight on Mars on Thursday of its mini helicopter Ingenuity, a... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
Turkish crypto exchange founder vanishes with reported $2bn ISTANBUL: Turkish prosecutors on Thursday launched an investigation after the Istanbul-based founder of a... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
ECB keeps cheap money tap open FRANKFURT: Christine Lagarde on Thursday underlined the European Central Bank’s commitment to cheap money as the... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
German finance minister denies responsibility for Wirecard scandal BERLIN: Germany’s finance minister on Thursday denied responsibility for the collapse of payments firm Wirecard in... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
Russia orders end to huge military drills near Ukraine MOSCOW: Russia’s defence minister on Friday ordered an end to military drills near Ukraine’s border involving... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
Virus reaches Everest as climber tests positive KATHMANDU: A Norwegian climber hoping to summit Everest confirmed Thursday that he has tested positive for Covid-19,... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
Covid 3rd wave peak in France ‘appears to be behind us’: PM PARIS: The peak of the third wave of the Covid-19 pandemic in France “appears to be behind us”, Prime Minister... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:04am
UAE suspends flights from India as Covid cases spike DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates on Thursday suspended all flights from India, including transit passengers, as... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:03am
Pfizer confirms fake vaccine shots on sale in Mexico, Poland WASHINGTON: Fake doses of the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine were being sold in Mexico and Poland for as much as $2,500 ... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:03am
India posts global record of 315,000 daily Covid cases NEW DELHI: India posted a global record of almost 315,000 new Covid infections on Thursday as hospitals in New Delhi... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:03am
Maryam asks rulers to compete with Shehbaz in public service LAHORE: Reacting to grant of post-arrest bail to Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif in... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:05am
‘Blatant violation of Constitution’: HEC Ordinance yet to be laid in parliament: Sherry ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) parliamentary leader in Senate Sherry Rehman on Thursday said that despite... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:05am
NA-249 by-poll will not be postponed: ECP ISLAMABAD: A ‘crucial’ by-election scheduled in National Assembly’s constituency NA-249 Karachi West II on... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Ramazan bazaars: Proper monitoring being carried out: DC FAISALABAD: “On the instructions of Punjab government, the benefits of Ramazan bazaars being provided to the ... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:05am
President, PM vow not to let terrorism resurface in country ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday strongly condemning the terrorist attack... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:05am
We will only meet PM, says Tareen LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Jahangir Tareen has said that soon his group will meet Prime... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 10:05am
Shafiq made Convener of FPCCI body ISLAMABAD: President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has appointed Shafiq Ahmed... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Punjab reports 2,902 fresh corona cases, 54 deaths LAHORE: The corona situation is taking serious turn in major cities of Punjab, as out of 28,829 corona tests... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
FM pays respects at shrine of Imam Ali Raza (AS) MASHHAD (Iran): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday paid his respects at the shrine of Imam Ali Raza... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
JI minority wing demands of govt to expel French envoy KARACHI: Represent-atives of the Christian community from Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Minority Wing on Thursday... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Notice issued to an ex-PM “So a former Prime Minister has been issued a show cause notice!” “Is it Gilani the leader of the... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Stocks PSX takes HBL on board as market maker for debt securities KARACHI: An agreement was signed between Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and Habib Bank Limited (HBL) on Thursday at... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Sindh Environment Dept to set up CETPs: Wahab KARACHI: The Environment Department, Government of Sindh will set up combine effluent treatment plants (CETPs) in... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Letters Covid-19: ambivalence, complacency and ignorance The Covid-19 situation is indeed profoundly alarming in the country. That is why the federal government has hinted ... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
The housing boom, central banks and the inflation conundrum A multi-year boom in global house prices which even a pandemic has failed to halt is forcing central banks around ... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Reducing vaccine inequality ‘Ensuring widespread global access to Covid-19 vaccines, which is necessary for preventing cases and deaths and... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
PTI, FBR & tax directories — I Failure of the coalition of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) vis-à-vis economic governance, changing four finance... Updated 23 Apr, 2021 11:15am
Pakistan Navy’s ‘green Pakistan’ campaign Tree plantation is a Sunnah reward of which continues even after the death of the planter. Our Holy Prophet (Peace ... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Half of working class lost jobs during 32-month PTI misrule: Bilawal KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has expressed deep concern over the unprecedented... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
SHC bars SPSC from conducting exams, announcing results HYDERABAD: The Sindh High Court on Thursday stopped Sindh Public Service Commission (SPSC) from conducting exams,... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Chinese envoy, nationals safe in Quetta attack: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday said all Chinese nationals including Ambassador Nong Rong, are safe in a... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 145,006 tonnes of cargos comprising 106,967 tonnes of import cargos and... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Stocks Earnings boost most Gulf markets; Egypt retreats DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets ended higher on Thursday, led by a slew of corporate earnings, while Egypt was hit by... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Stocks Indian shares bounce back BENGALURU: Indian shares bounced back from a near three-month low to end higher on Thursday as investors looked... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Stocks European stocks up as ECB stands pat AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks moved towards record highs on Thursday, following a set of strong company earnings... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Stocks China stocks down SHANGHAI: China stocks weakened on Thursday, as Sino-US tensions dampened sentiment, offsetting a series of upbeat... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Stocks Thursday’s early trade: S&P, Dow subdued; AT&T rises NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow edged lower on Thursday as a resurgence of COVID-19 cases globally sapped... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Stocks US stocks rebounds; Netflix slides NEW YORK: Wall Street rebounded on Wednesday after a two-day decline in a broad rally as a tilt toward stocks poised... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Stocks Japanese shares jump TOKYO: Japanese shares jumped on Thursday as investors scooped up chip-related and cyclical shares following a... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Stocks FTSE 100 rises; Mid-caps end best day LONDON: Britain’s FTSE 100 ended higher on Thursday on higher retail stocks as last week saw a jump in footfalls... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Thar million-tree plantation programme target to be achieved HYDERABAD: Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) and Thar Foundation successfully planted approximately 910,000... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Kite flying disrupting NTDC transmission network LAHORE: The spokesman of National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) has said number of incidents of... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Crackdown on profiteers intensifies LAHORE: In order to provide maximum relief to people during Ramazan, the Punjab government has intensified the... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
PPRA asked to revisit audit paras ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Thursday asked the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) to revisit the... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Thursday (April 22, 2021). ======================================= CONES... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (April 22, 2021).... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Fall continues KARACHI: On Thursday, PKR continued to go down against USD in both interbank and open markets. This was opposite to... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (April 22, 2021).... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
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 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
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 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (April 22, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (April 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (April 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,203.6806 Bid... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 22, 2021). ========================... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 22, 2021). ========================... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (April 22, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (April 22, 2021).... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
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 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (April 22, ... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Rates.BR Index PSX maintains downtrend: BRIndex100 keeps falling KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday remained under pressure and closed on a negative note due to selling in... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
WB projects around 34pc fall in cotton output ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has projected around 34 percent decline in Pakistan’s cotton production and estimated at... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
PM takes firm step towards wheat flour supply ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said that with stabilization in prices and ensuring uninterrupted... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Economic body asked to provide clear road maps ISLAMABAD: The Economic Advisory Council (EAC) has been asked to come up with short-, medium-, and long-term road... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Energy Iesco shifting lines close to houses to safer location: CEO ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) Ch Abdul Razzaq said on Thursday... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Energy Oil prices little changed NEW YORK: Oil prices were little changed on Thursday as concerns over lower crude production in Libya offset... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am
Cotton & Textile NY cotton futures scale 1-month peak NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures nudged up on Thursday to their highest since mid-March, as worries over dry weather in... Published 23 Apr, 2021 05:12am