Pakistan stands with Palestinians: Suri ISLAMABAD: Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri remarked that the Pakistani masses and the government... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
1138 fresh cases, 63 deaths: Positivity rate declines to 7.08pc in Punjab LAHORE: There is no let up in Covid-19 deaths as well as fresh virus cases, as out of 16051 corona tests conducted... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Kidney Hill corruption case: AC to indict Mandviwalla, others on 24th ISLAMABAD: An accountability court on Wednesday fixed May 24 as indictment date for former deputy chairman Senate... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
‘Entire PTI stands by PM’: Umar dispels impression of any threat to PTI governments ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar, on Wednesday, downplayed the threat to the PTI... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Disgruntled PTI leaders vow to stand by PM ISLAMABAD: The senior leaders of ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday vowed to stand by Prime Minister... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Pakistan, Palestine, Turkey to attend UNGA meeting ANKARA: The foreign ministers of Pakistan, Palestine and Turkey left here for New York on Wednesday to participate ... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Palestine issue: Turkish president lauds Pakistan’s efforts ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday lauded Pakistan’s stance and efforts to highlight the... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Covid containment: Minister for curtailing railway operations KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Health and Population Welfare, Dr Azra Pechuho, has stressed on maintaining Non... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Bakeries, milk shops allowed to open till midnight in Sindh KARACHI: The Sindh government issued a fresh advisory on Wednesday regarding the closure of markets in view of... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:24am
Nawaz’s properties: IHC dismisses petitions challenging auction ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday turned down the petitions challenging the auction of properties... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:24am
UHC VC to lead medical mission to Palestine LAHORE: Desperate to help the sick and the wounded fellow Muslims in Gaza City devastated by Israel’s air strikes,... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:24am
Outdoor dining in restaurants: Punjab govt to submit recommendations to NCOC LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to submit recommendations to the National Command and Operations Center... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:24am
Tareen to vote and support PM during budget, hopes Rashid ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, on Wednesday, said estranged PTI leader Jahangir Tareen, who... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:24am
Solidarity with Palestinians: PBC, SCBA to hold nationwide protests tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) will observe nationwide... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:24am
‘Mafia’ hatching conspiracies against govt: Buzdar LAHORE: Punjab chief minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Wednesday that “a powerful mafia is engaged in hatching... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:24am
‘14,679 police personnel vaccinated in Punjab’ LAHORE: Punjab Deputy Inspector General of Police (Welfare) Agha Muhammad Yousuf has disclosed that as many as ... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:24am
Smoking-related diseases, deaths: Expenses cost exchequer over $3.85bn annually ISLAMABAD: The expenses attributable to all smoking-related diseases and deaths in Pakistan cost the national... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:24am
Tourism dept to set up zoo in Hiran Minar LAHORE: The Punjab Tourism and Archaeology Department has decided to set up a small zoo in the Hiran Minar, an early... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:24am
KP govt to present people-friendly, pro-poor budget: CM PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has said that financial budget for upcoming fiscal year will be the... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:24am
K-Electric slams mob attack on Gadap office KARACHI: K-Electric strongly condemned the mob attack by miscreants on its office located in Gadap, which not only... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:24am
Pak-Qatar Takaful Group approves financial statements KARACHI: Pak-Qatar Takaful Group, which comprises Pak-Qatar Family Takaful Limited and Pak-Qatar General Takaful... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:24am
Covid-19 claims 19 more lives, infects 2,076 others KARACHI: As many as 19 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 4,854 and 2076 new ... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:24am
Research and education: VCs urge govt to fund universities thru PHEC LAHORE: Vice-Chancellors (VCs) of provincially chartered universities have asked the government to strengthen Punjab... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:24am
UBG hails expats for sending record remittances KARACHI: President of United Business Group (UBG), Zubair Tufail hails overseas Pakistanis and said that they have... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:24am
FPCCI customs agents’ panel: APCCA concerned at appointment of convener from non-member body KARACHI: All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) Wednesday expressed serious concern over the appointment of... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:24am
IBOs started to make Lahore a ‘drug-free city’: CCPO LAHORE: With an aim to make Lahore a ‘drugs-free city’, the Lahore police with the assistance of the... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:23am
Muslim blood becomes cheapest commodity: JI chief LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has regretted that Muslim blood has become cheapest commodity and the... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:23am
Shehbaz’s petition: LHC seeks reply from federal govt LAHORE: Justice Ali Baqar Najafi of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought reply from the federal government by... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:23am
Pakistan, Thailand for early conclusion of FTA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Thailand have agreed to work together for early conclusion of a mutually-beneficial ... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:23am
Ring Road project scam: PML-N requests SC to take suo motu notice LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has requested the Supreme Court of Pakistan to take suo motu notice of... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:23am
Israeli barbarism termed worst example of violation of rights ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and Leader of Opposition in the Senate Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani said... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:23am
JDC, AAA Associates to launch ‘First Free Mobile Restaurant’ in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: AAA Associates, a leading group of companies, and JDC Foundation (Jafaria Disaster Management Cell)... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Under pressure EU presents WTO plan to boost vaccine output BRUSSELS: The European Union put forward a plan on Wednesday it believes will help boost the production and... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:23am
Virus-hit Singapore Airlines reports biggest annual net loss SINGAPORE: Singapore’s national airline reported Wednesday its worst annual net loss of $3.2 billion in the... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:23am
Putin, Xi hail ties at launch of work on nuclear plants in China MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Wednesday hailed close ties... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:23am
Martha Koome becomes Kenya’s first woman chief justice NAIROBI: President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday appointed judge Martha Karambu Koome as Kenya’s first woman chief... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:23am
World meets protected areas target, quality needs improving PARIS: The world has met a target set a decade ago to have large areas of land and marine environments protected or... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:23am
First US-Russia meet since Biden took office REYKJAVIK: The US and Russian foreign ministers are meeting in Iceland on Wednesday evening to gauge the enormous... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:23am
China postpones launch of rocket carrying space station supplies BEIJING: China has postponed the planned launch Thursday of a rocket carrying supplies for its new space station due... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:23am
Russia to sell Soyuz space module MOSCOW: Russia has put up for sale one of its space modules, which in 2018 returned a Russian and two Americans from... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:23am
UK insists vaccines work against Indian Covid variant LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday that Covid-19 vaccines are proving effective against a... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:23am
EU agrees to open doors to vaccinated foreigners BRUSSELS: European Union countries agreed on Wednesday to ease Covid-19 travel restrictions on non-EU visitors ahead... Updated 20 May, 2021 09:23am
Paris cafes reopen as virus restrictions ease, India struggles PARIS: Parisians returned to their beloved cafe terraces and museums Wednesday after a six-month Covid-forced ... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.BR Index KSE-100 Index turns red: BRIndex100 falters KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed selling pressure, mainly by foreign investors that forced the... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
PM ‘befooling’ nation in the name of Mohmand Dam: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) information secretary Marriyum Aurangzeb Wednesday accused Prime... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Tareen nominates MPA Niwani to lead group in Punjab PA LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Jahangir Tareen and his likeminded group have decided to raise... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Israeli state terrorism: JUI-F announces countrywide rallies on Friday ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) has announced to hold countrywide protest rallies against Israeli state... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: What does a German proverb state? “One question: say my dad is the head of the party and say he supports me as his heir, unconditionally and for all... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Letters Export-led economic growth is only solution All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has underscored the need for a long-term textile policy, continuation... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Fixing the dairy value chain Pakistan produces more than 59.7 billion tons of milk annually, implying an annual market size of more than US$ 34... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Public sector governance: a blueprint of policy reforms Good governance is essential for the economic development of any country. Today, governing Public Sector Companies... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Budget FY22: Tarin faces Herculean task The fourth Finance Minister Shaukat Fayaz Ahmed Tarin of the coalition government of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI).... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Imran ‘architect’ of economic collapse, claims Bilawal KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday said that the country cannot be... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Sindh governor summons PA session KARACHI: The Law, Parliamentary Affairs & Criminal Prosecution Department on Wednesday notified that the ... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Every additional day of govt adding more debt to nation: Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: The PML-N President and Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly, Shehbaz Sharif, says every... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Monsoon season: Nasir orders better drainage arrangements in Hyderabad HYDERABAD: Provincial Minister for Local Government and Information Syed Nasir Hussain Shah Wednesday directed the... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 67,602 tonnes of cargo comprising 47,118 tonnes of import cargo and 20,484 tonnes... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Japanese shares plunge TOKYO: Japanese shares closed lower on Wednesday, tracking cues from Wall Street’s weak overnight finish, while... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Most Gulf markets slip; Dubai gains DUBAI: Major Gulf markets ended lower on Wednesday, mirroring weak oil prices, while Dubai extended gains from the... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Stocks China shares slip BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China shares ended lower on Wednesday after three straight sessions of gains, dragged down by... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Wednesday’s early trade: Main indexes fall for third day NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell for the third straight session on Wednesday, as a steep fall in... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Stocks US stocks down NEW YORK: US stocks ended down on Tuesday, slumping on a sharp decline in telecom stocks and weak housing starts ... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Stocks European stocks mark worst day in one week AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks posted their worst daily fall in one week on Wednesday, tracking weakness on Wall... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Commodity stocks, inflation data drag FTSE lower LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 fell on Wednesday, dragged down by heavyweight commodity stocks, while a... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
‘Siraj Kassam Teli Endowment Fund’ set up at Karachi IBA KARACHI: The Institute of Business Administration, Karachi is pleased to announce the establishment of the ‘Siraj... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
SECP releases guidelines for issuance of Gender Bonds ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released guidelines for the issuance of... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Electronic Khidmat Markaz obtains ISO 9001 2015 certification FAISALABAD: Electronic Khidmat Markaz (Facilitation Center) has obtained ISO 9001 2015 certification from an... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
TPL Insurance achieves ‘AA-’ rating KARACHI: The Credit Rating of TPL Insurance has been upgraded to AA- with a stable outlook, following a statement... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
IHC directs Nadra to restore Hafiz Hamdullah’s citizenship ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Wednesday, directed the National Database and Registration Authority... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 19, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (May 20, 2021).... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (May 19, 2021).... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Fall vs USD persists KARACHI: On Wednesday, PKR continued its fall against USD in both interbank and open market going above 154 in open... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (May 19, 2021).... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
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 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (May 19, 2021).... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (May 19, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
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 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,523.8907... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 19, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 19, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,212.3084 Bid... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 19, 2021). ========================... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 19, 2021). ========================... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (May 19, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (May 19, 2021).... Published 20 May, 2021 04:26am