Allegations against PM made by former DG of FIA: Maryam demands judicial inquiry ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz, on Wednesday, demanded a judicial... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Five-day physical remand of Javed Latif granted LAHORE: A judicial magistrate on Wednesday remanded PML-N MNA Javed Latif in five-day police custody in a case of... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
SBP revises office, business timings KARACHI: In line with the decision of National Command & Operation Centre (NCOC) to contain the spread of... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Thatta Water Supply case: Another prosecution witness records statement ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Wednesday, recorded statement of another prosecution witness in Thatta Water... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
ECP to ensure ‘timely’ conduct of LG polls ISLAMABAD: Amidst stalled progress on holding local government elections in all the four provinces and federal... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Huge quantity of smuggled cigarettes seized KARACHI: Regional Tax Office (RTO), Sukkar on Wednesday claimed to have seized substantial quantity of smuggled and... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Rizwan makes his first entry in top 10 ICC T20I player rankings LAHORE: Wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan was rewarded for his incredible runs in T20Is in 2021 with the bat ... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
11 ‘illegal’ marble factories sealed PESHAWAR: The district administrations of Peshawar and Khyber districts Wednesday sealed 11 illegal marble factories... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Tobacco consumption putting burden of Rs615bn/annum on exchequer ISLAMABAD: The tobacco consumption is levying a burden of Rs615 billion per annum on the national exchequer in terms... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
LEAs carry out flag marches in Lahore LAHORE: The Lahore police along with district government teams as well as contingents of Pakistan Army and Rangers ... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Govt constitutes NCC on agri transformation LAHORE: The federal government has constituted an 11 member ‘national coordination committee (NCC) on agriculture... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
79 shops, banks, schools sealed for ‘violating SOPs’ LAHORE: The Lahore District Administration sealed 79 shops, banks, schools and restaurants while 17 persons were... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
SECP exploring concept of SPACs ISLAMABAD: In light of its vision to provide viable and sustainable eco-system for capital formation, the Securities... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Schlumberger, NTC ink MoU: Energy cos to benefit from new AI and digital solutions ISLAMABAD: The National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) and oilfield services company, Schlumberger announced a... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
New corona SOPs imposed on Torkham border PESHAWAR: In order to contain the spread of the deadly coronavirus, the authorities have imposed news... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
APNS condoles KARACHI: Sarmad Ali, President and Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers ... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Polling in NA-249 being held today KARACHI: By-elections on National Assembly seat (NA-249) is being held today (Thursday) as the Election Commission ... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
COAS, US defense secy discuss drawdown in Afghanistan RAWALPINDI: Secretary of Defense Lloyd J Austin III spoke by phone with Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed ... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor: Minister says Western Route to be completed during present regime ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications and Postal Services Murad Saeed has said that the Western Route of ... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Digital payments for ‘Skoolify App’: Infinity Studio signs agreement for NIFT ePay KARACHI: Skoolify, a product of Infinity Studio, is a digital services platform for educational institutions, to... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
Farrukh Habib made state minister for information ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA Farrukh Habib to take oath as state minister for information and... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
‘Koi Bhooka Na Soye Fund’ set up by PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has accorded approval to setting up of ‘Koi Bhooka Na Soye Fund’ following... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:07am
PAEC develops first ICU ventilator ‘i-LIVE’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission has indigenously developed its own Intensive Care Unit Ventilator named... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Covid-19, polio & climate change: PM, Bill Gates discuss joint action ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan and Bill Gates discussed next steps on Covid-19 response, polio eradication, ... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:07am
‘Govt believes in rule of law, independence of institutions’ ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Secretary for Planning Kanwal Shauzab, on Wednesday, said that the government is determined... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Boeing reports another loss, says 2021 ‘inflection point’ NEW YORK: Boeing lost money for the sixth consecutive quarter, but said Wednesday a rebound was within sight with ... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:07am
European Parliament closes Brexit saga with trade deal vote BRUSSELS: The European Parliament on Wednesday overwhelmingly ratified the EU’s post-Brexit trade deal with... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins dies WASHINGTON: American astronaut Michael Collins, who flew the Apollo 11 command module while his crewmates became the... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:07am
EU slams ‘manipulation’ of vaccine info by China, Russia BRUSSELS: Beijing and Moscow have stepped up “state-sponsored disinformation” campaigns denigrating... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Swiss give over $300m to global Covid fight GENEVA: Switzerland said Wednesday it would provide over $300 million to help boost access to jabs, tests and... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Relentless new wave sends India Covid death toll past 200,000 NEW DELHI: India’s coronavirus death toll shot past 200,000 Wednesday as a relentless wave of new cases swamped... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Grab’s Nasdaq debut to test its $40bn valuation, set roadmap for SPAC hopefuls Singapore’s Grab more than doubled its valuation to $40 billion in about a year as part of the world’s largest... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
LHC seeks reply of IGP on arrest of MNA Javed Latif LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday issued a notice to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and sought reply... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:07am
Punjab governor for resolution of Kashmir, Palestine issues LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on Wednesday said that world peace will remain a dream unless... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Covid-19 pandemic: 127 more fatalities reported in Punjab LAHORE: With 127 more fatalities in Punjab including 49 in Lahore and 28 in Multan during the last 24 hours, the... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:09am
Sherry slams PTI for splitting PIA into two firms ISLAMABAD: Addres-sing the government’s plan to split the PIA into two firms, the PPP Parliamentary Leader in the... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:09am
Farogh, Shahzad deny Memon’s allegations ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Law and Justice Dr Farogh Naseem and Adviser to the Prime Minister on Interior and... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:09am
Govt speeds up coronavirus vaccination ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) Asad Umar, Wednesday, said Pakistan has speed up ... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:09am
NAB requests AC to reject acquittal plea of Mandviwalla ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), on Wednesday, requested Accountability Court to reject ... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
JI chief demands third party audit of corona funds LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said the nation is passing through a difficult time and the rulers... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:09am
Corruption cases: NAB seeks permanent arrest warrants against Nawaz ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) requested the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to issue permanent... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:09am
Qureshi for enhancing regional ties through economic diplomacy ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said, on Wednesday, that the government is focusing to promote... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:09am
Sindh govt’s revenue expenditure stands at Rs583bn KARACHI: Sindh Government’s current revenue expenditure totalled Rs583 billion against the release of Rs753 ... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
President calls for adopting modern beekeeping techniques ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for adopting modern beekeeping techniques and strengthening the ... Updated 29 Apr, 2021 10:08am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Punjabi shers (lions) “Did you see the Oscars?” “Not the Hollywood version.” “Don’t be silly Oscars is only the Hollywood... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Stocks PSX holds gong ceremony on listing of Service Global Footwear Limited KARACHI: In an exciting development at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), yet another company has been listed on the... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Letters The battle against Covid-19 The Sindh government has banned inter-city transport and ordered the closure of educational institutions. It has ... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
EAC: Some suggestions The government has formed a high-level council – Economic Advisory Council (EAC) – to formulate long-, medium-... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Spirit of self-discipline Ramazan is a month of restraint and discipline. The ability to curb your instincts and desires is the motive behind... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Tarin says tariff rationalisation a pressing need ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin said on Wednesday that tariff rationalisation is a ... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Prosecution witness tells AC: No document produced in LNG case ISLAMABAD: The prosecution witness, on Wednesday, told the Accountability Court that he has not produced any ... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Dnata enhances global leadership team with key appointments KARACHI: dnata, one of the world’s largest air and travel services providers, has enhanced its global leadership... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Japanese CG describes latest situation of two project sites KARACHI: To increase local awareness of Japanese government assistance projects and its initiatives in Pakistan, the... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
NAVTTC signs MoU with SSUET KARACHI: National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) and Sir Syed University of Engineering &... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 114,864 tonnes of cargo comprising 101,140 tonnes of import cargos and ... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Stocks European stocks flat AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks ended flat on Wednesday as optimism over a swathe of positive bank earnings was... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Stocks China shares up SHANGHAI: China shares closed higher on Wednesday, led by electric vehicle and healthcare stocks on the back of... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Stocks Wednesday’s early afternoon trade: Dow, Nasdaq weighed down by Microsoft, Amgen NEW YORK: The Dow and Nasdaq indexes fell on Wednesday as Amgen and Microsoft weighed, while investors focused on a... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Stocks S&P, Dow end flat NEW YORK: Tepid results from Tesla and 3M weighed on Wall Street on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 and Dow ending ... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Stocks Gulf markets post sharp gains DUBAI: Major Gulf stock markets registered sharp gains on Thursday, boosted by financials, with Qatar outperforming... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Stocks Lloyds, WPP drive FTSE 100 higher LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 climbed on Wednesday, lifted by energy shares and a slew of upbeat earnings updates from... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
IESCO CEO underlines prompt action against power theft ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer IESCO Ch. Abdul Razaq has said that besides ensuring continuity of power supply... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (April 28, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (April 29, 2021).... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 28, 2021).... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Bounces back against USD KARACHI: On Wednesday, PKR bounced back against USD in both interbank and open markets. This was opposite to global... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (April 28, 2021).... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
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 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (April 28, 2021).... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.PSX Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
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 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,512.8756... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 28, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 28, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,202.2219 Bid... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 28, 2021). ========================... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 28, 2021). ========================... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (April 28, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (April 28, 2021).... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
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 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (April 28, ... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Fed stays the course, nods to ‘strengthened’ US recovery WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve held interest rates and its monthly bond-buying program steady on Wednesday, nodding... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
Rs4bn RLNG subsidy approved for export-oriented sector: ECC forms sub-committee for payment to IPPs ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs4 billion as subsidy for supply ... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
ADB projects 2pc growth, 8.7pc inflation ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB), while projecting slower growth for agriculture sector of Pakistan, has... Published 29 Apr, 2021 03:52am
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