Palestine and Kashmir: Unified stance testifies close ties with Malaysia ISLAMABAD: Leader of the House in Senate Dr Shahzad Waseem Monday said that unified stance on Palestine and Kashmir... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
International suppliers: PLL invites bids for supply of LNG cargoes ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) has invited bids from international suppliers for the supply of nine LNG... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
FY20 growth rate understated by 1.5pc, says Pasha ISLAMABAD: The government has understated the growth rate by 1.5 percent for fiscal year 2019-20, which enabled them... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
‘Tobacco taxation, related health issues need monitoring systems’ ISLAMABAD: Federal Parliamentary Secretary for Health Dr Nausheen Hamid, Monday, said that tobacco taxation and... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
‘Technology impacts employment, alternative job opportunities’ KARACHI: Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) president Iftikhar Taj said the digital economy is... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Sindh passes resolution against ‘unfair’ water distribution KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Monday passed a condemnation resolution against ‘unfair’ water distribution, ... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Explosion in Quetta injures five QUETTA: Five persons Monday sustained injuries in improvised explosive device (IED) blast near Bashir Chowk on... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Senior Manager of Apex Printry Karim dies of Covid-19 KARACHI: Senior Manger Billing Apex Printry, Karim Khan, who was a Covid-19 patient, died on Monday at the age of ... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Monsoon: SHC seeks report on preventive measures KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday directed the Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) and the Defence Housing... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
KMC budget will focus on development, facilities: administrator KARACHI: Administrator Laeeq Ahmed on Monday said KMC budget for the next financial year will be based on facts and... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Presidential slot of FPCCI: UBG urges DGTO to announce verdict, declare Khalid Tawab as winner KARACHI: United Business Group (UBG) on Monday urged the Director General Trade Organisations (DGTO) to announce the... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Minister vows to turn Railways into profitable entity ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati has vowed to turn Pakistan Railways (PR) into a profitable... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
US role vital to resolve Kashmir, Palestine issues: Sarwar LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar called on Eddie Burnice Johnson, a female member of the United... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
4pc growth targeted for ongoing fiscal year ‘PTI govt’s economic vision goes on in right direction’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice President, Fehmida Kausar Jamali on Monday said consistent economic... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Overall corona positivity rate drops in Punjab LAHORE: The overall positivity rate of coronavirus in the province has further declined to 03.52 percent, as out of... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
CM announces Rs5.12bn special package for Narowal LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar during his visit to Narowal announced a special development package of... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Abu Dhabi set to host HBL PSL T20 matches in June LAHORE: The HBL Pakistan Super League is set to return Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Stadium, which will host 20 ... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Punjab to administer vaccine to students of universities LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to administer corona vaccine to students of all medical universities and... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Kidney Hill case: AC defers indictment of Mandviwalla, others till June 10 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court Islamabad on Monday deferred indictment of former Senate deputy chairman Saleem... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Chelsea and Liverpool finish in top 4, but Leicester barely missed out LONDON: Before the last matchday of the Premier League, Chelsea F.C., Liverpool F.C. and Leicester City F.C. were in... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Pressure mounts on Belarus over forced landing to arrest dissident • UK bans Belarus airline, points finger at Russia MINSK: European countries began banning flights over Belarus... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Egypt slashes compensation claim to $550m over Suez canal blockage CAIRO: Egypt has slashed millions of dollars off its compensation claim against the Japanese owner of a megaship ... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Second Sherpa guide dies on Everest KATHMANDU: A second Sherpa guide has died on Mount Everest in a week, an expedition organiser said Monday. The... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Swiss to host global virus hub laboratory GENEVA: Switzerland signed a deal with the World Health Organization on Monday to host a global repository for... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Jack Ma to step down as president of his business school BEIJING: Chinese billionaire Jack Ma, founder of ecommerce giant Aibaba, is going to step down as president of the... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
US journalist detained in Myanmar YANGON: An American editor of a Myanmar-based news outlet was detained by authorities in Yangon Monday as he... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Iran, UN nuclear monitor extend inspection deal until June VIENNA: The UN nuclear watchdog and Iran on Monday said an agreement to monitor Tehran’s activities would be... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Scientists restore partial sight in blind man PARIS: Scientists have for the first time managed to partially restore the sight of a blind patient by altering his... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
British woman dies in Cyprus after AstraZeneca jab NICOSIA: A 39-year-old British woman died in a Cypriot hospital after a blood clotting incident after receiving the... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
UN chief declares ‘war’ on Covid as India toll tops 300,000 GENEVA: The UN chief on Monday declared the world “at war” against Covid-19, as India’s death toll crossed... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
AJK and G-B: SOP issued for registered manufacturing units to enrol with FBR system ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for registered... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Jazz collaborates with USF for 4G services KARACHI: Jazz, Pakistan’s number one 4G operator and the largest internet and broadband service provider, has... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
US home prices to keep racing ahead BENGALURU: US house prices will continue to race ahead this year, at nearly twice the pace predicted just three... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Housing Finance: The road to 5 million houses TEXT: If there is one sector that could be termed as the Prime Minister’s priority area in his idea of a ... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Oiling the housing finance machine TEXT: For years, Pakistan has had a persistent and mounting backlog of housing stock as supply could not keep pace... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
HOUSE FINANCING ON EASY TERMS: Economy Housing: BOP Cardinal Vise TEXT: Buying or owning a home is an emotional decision, and is a dream come true particularly for middle and lower... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Naya Pakistan Housing Scheme: Journalists to be included: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Monday said the PTI government under... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Country reports 3,060 Covid-19 cases, 57 deaths ISLAMABAD: The country, Monday, reported 3,060 Covid-19 cases and 57 coronavirus deaths, taking the national ... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
17 years of Rescue 1122 commemorated LAHORE: The members of pioneer batch of Rescue 1122 gathered here at Emergency Services Headquarters on Monday to... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
PMSA rescues stranded fishing boat KARACHI: Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) Monday rescued a fishing boat stranded in open sea. According to ... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Uplift of local populace: Wapda spending Rs100bn in project areas LAHORE: The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has been spending a hefty amount of over Rs 100 billion in... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Israeli invasion of Gaza: Global and Regional Studies Centre, IoBM organise webinar KARACHI: The Global and Regional Studies Centre organized a seminar on “The Israeli invasion of Gaza, the ... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Nisar not administered oath ‘due to absence of speaker’ LAHORE: Estranged PML-N leader and former interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan said on Monday that he could not... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Senate slams Israel’s terrorism ISLAMABAD: Senate Monday slammed Israel’s terrorism against unarmed Palestinians and condemned “systematic and... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Proposals for Budget FY2021-22: Body comprises representatives of PBC, OICCI, FBR ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has constituted a Consultative Committee ... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The FY21 growth rate “Hammad Azhar was the first to boast of a 4 percent growth rate…” “So? He is a member of the cabinet.”... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
PSP understands country’s problems, says Kamal KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Monday said PSP is a grassroots level political... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Petition challenging Saad Rizvi’s detention dismissed LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday dismissed a petition challenging the detention of proscribed... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
‘ECP, Punjab govt determined to ensure timely conduct of LG elections’ ISLAMABAD: Secretary Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Dr Akhtar Nazir Monday said that ECP and Punjab ... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Stocks Secondary and higher secondary: IPEMC decides to hold board exams after June 20 ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Provincial Education Ministers Conference (IPEMC) on Monday decided to hold board examinations... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Activation of value-added services: CMOs asked to send mandatory confirmation messages to consumers ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has directed the Cellular Mobile Operators (CMOs) to send... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
PHATA, AIM sign MoU LAHORE: To provide interest-free loans to the low-income allottees of Naya Pakistan Housing Project (NPHP) for the... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Assets beyond means: SC moved against Khusro, Hashim ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to hear a case against the Federal Minister for Industries and ... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Letters Mega 24-hour vaccination centre at Karachi’s Expo Centre The Sindh Health Department deserves a lot of praise for setting up and making functional a round-the-clock... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Job-inflation tradeoff, exiled from Fed policy, could mean a hot summer Tension between sticky job markets and rising prices could pose a growing problem for U.S. Federal Reserve officials... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Financing social protection without incurring debt Expenditure on social protection will lead to accumulation of debt if not financed through revenues, grants or... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Budgetary targets for 2021-22 The Federal budget for 2021-22 is currently under preparations. The date for presentation to the National assembly... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Clarification ISLAMABAD: “Apropos media reports about the Plant & Machinery valuation conducted by M/s Joseph Lobo, third... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Special inspection of Cantt Station conducted KARACHI: Divisional Superintendent of Pakistan Railways, Karachi, Muhammad Hanif Gul, conducted inspection of... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) handled 383,082 tonnes of cargo comprising 274,921 tonnes of import cargo and... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Stocks Qatar index falls on broad-based losses; Abu Dhabi gains DUBAI: Broad-based losses pulled Qatari shares lower on Monday, with all stocks on the index except one in negative... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Stocks Japanese shares higher TOKYO: Japanese shares ended higher on Monday, led by stocks sensitive to global economic growth, as investors... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Stocks European stocks hover near record highs AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks held close to record highs on Monday with technology stocks leading the charge, as... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Stocks China stocks surge SHANGHAI: China stocks ended higher on Monday, helped by gains in financial firms, but caution prevailed as ... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Stocks Monday’s early trade: Wall Street climbs NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes advanced on Monday, with the Nasdaq rising 1.5%, as investors flocked to... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Stocks Indian shares up BENGALURU: Indian shares settled marginally higher on Monday, helped by gains in heavyweight financial stocks... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Stocks FTSE 100 moves higher; Cineworld rises LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 edged higher on Monday after posting its second straight weekly drop, while Cineworld... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
CDWP gives go-ahead to six uplift projects ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has given go-ahead to six development projects at the cost ... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Chinese envoy meets Azhar ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of China Nong Rong called on Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Monday. Matters... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (May 24, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 25, 2021).... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (May 24, 2021).... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Drops vs USD KARACHI: On Monday, PKR went down against USD in both interbank and open markets going below 154 despite USD being... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (May 24, 2021).... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
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 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (May 24, 2021).... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
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 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 24, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,340.0555... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 24, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 379.8431... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (May 24, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (May 24, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 714.0156... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 24, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,475.7735... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (May 24, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,220.4080 Bid ... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 24, 2021). ======================== Offer... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 24, 2021). ======================== Offer... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (May 24, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (May 24, 2021).... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
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 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Monday (May 24, 2021).... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Rates.BR Index PSX posts decent gains: BRIndex100 edges up KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a positive trend and closed in green on the back of healthy ... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures dip NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures fell on Monday pressured by weakness across grain markets and forecasts for rainfall in... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
Energy Venezuela restarts crude blending MEXICO CITY: Venezuela’s state-run oil company PDVSA has restarted crude blending at its Petrolera Sinovensa... Published 25 May, 2021 04:40am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points