Industrial units: Vaccination centres to be set up: minister KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Industries & Commerce and Anti-Corruption & Cooperative Department Jam... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Sindh govt demands removal of Irsa chairman KARACHI: Sindh government on Tuesday has demanded immediate removal of IRSA chairman. Sindh Information Minister ... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Bilawal slams Imran over changing name of BISP KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday asked Prime Minister Imran Khan... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Verbal clash between PPP, PTI lawmakers over Irsa chairman KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Tuesday fell into pandemonium from an exchange of strong verbal clash between ... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Iraq bans entry of Pakistani, Indian nationals KARACHI: Iraq has prohibited the entry of Pakistani and Indian nationals into its territory through air and land ... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
UBL, AIM to offer exclusive low-cost housing finance solutions KARACHI: UBL has been one of the leading advocates of the government backed ‘Mera Pakistan Mera Ghar’ low-cost... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Akhtar Fuiou Technologies to launch e-wallet business soon KARACHI: Akhtar Fuiou Technologies, a new Fintech in Pakistan, has received SBP’s in-principle approval for an... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Call to allocate proper funds to ensure water, food security KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum,... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Sitara Chemical signs MoU for first software technology park in Faisalabad FAISALABAD: MOU has been signed between Sitara Chemical Group and Pakistan Software Export Board for setting up... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
SBCA chief interacts with KCCI ‘My tenure is being considered as a martial law’ KARACHI: Director General Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) Shamsuddin Soomro, after listening to... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Dawlance signs MoU with WWF-Pakistan KARACHI: Having a vision to combine its technology leadership with preservation of nature, Dawlance has recently... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Rangers arrest gang involved in unlocking cell phone PIN codes KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers Sindh in a joint intelligence based operation with Police in Surjani Town arrested... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
EU summit embraces Covid certificate to unlock travel BRUSSELS: EU leaders on Tuesday welcomed the introduction of a bloc-wide Covid-19 pass that they hope will unlock a... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
USA Shots fired near George Floyd memorial in Minneapolis MINNEAPOLIS: Multiple gunshots were fired on Tuesday near the site in Minneapolis where people were marking the ... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
South Asia At least two killed in India tornado BHUBANESWAR, (India): A tornado ripped through eastern India on Tuesday, killing at least two people and damaging... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Ultra-conservatives dominate Iran presidential hopefuls TEHRAN: Iran on Tuesday approved seven hopefuls to run in next month's presidential poll, a list dominated by... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Mali strongman ousts transitional leaders as France warns of sanctions BAMAKO: Mali's strongman on Tuesday pushed out leaders tasked with steering the return to civilian rule following a... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
PIA operates eight flights to Skardu, Gilgit for first time KARACHI: Following the encouraging demand of flights to northern areas from major cities, the Pakistan International... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Children’s Hospital for vaccination: Special counter for officers of PHP established FAISALABAD: In compliance of directions of Additional IG Punjab Highway Patrol, Akram Naeem Bharoka, SSP patrolling... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
GCWUF, Ghazi University sign MoU FAISALABAD: Govern-ment College Women University is stepping in strong collaborations with other universities to... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
After Amazon and Facebook, Germany opens Google antitrust probe BERLIN: Germany’s antitrust regulator said Tuesday it has opened an investigation into Google over ... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Japan’s PM fine-tunes spending plans TOKYO: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on Tuesday unveiled a plan for targeted government spending, steering ... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Khaqan says he will resign if PPP joins PDM again ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) secretary general Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Bringing PPP, ANP back into PDM: Maryam opposes Shehbaz's approach ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) seems visibly divided as the party's vice president Maryam Nawaz... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
LWMC to complete hiring of 3,000 employees: minister LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has disclosed that the Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) will... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
No new taxes imposed since corona hit country: minister LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Excise, Taxation and Narcotics control Hafiz Mumtaz Ahmad has said that no new tax... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Making water political issue contrary to national interest: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar, while chairing a meeting about water reserves and the ... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Punjab facing 22pc water shortage: Gardezi LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Agriculture Syed Hussain Jahanian Gardezi has said that Punjab province is facing 22%... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
2pc interest may be charged on Rs97bn relent loans to Suparco ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to charge two percent interest and other charges on relent loans of Rs97 billion... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
ADP 2021-22: Discussion held on environment-related issues LAHORE: In order to take advantage of inputs of private stakeholders in the Annual Development Programme (ADP)... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Appeal against LHC verdict: SC issues notices to Shehbaz, others ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court issued notices to Shehbaz Sharif and others on the federation’s appeal against the... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Partly Facetious: The dominant hen in Punjab PA “So Chaudhary Nisar went a calling and there was no one in the Punjab Assembly but ‘them’ chickens.” “The... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Senate condemns Israeli crimes against humanity ISLAMABAD: Lawma-kers on both sides of the aisle in the Senate Tuesday passed a unanimous resolution in denunciation... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Build-up in 10 months: Circular debt reduced by Rs189bn: Umar ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar Tuesday said the... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Expats to cast votes in elections 2023: governor LAHORE: Terming the overseas Pakistanis as the country’s assets, Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar on... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
PBIT, Chinese consulate observed 70th anniversary LAHORE: Rejoicing the enduring bond of all-weather friendship, Punjab Board of Investment & Trade (PBIT) and... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Multiple financing sources: $10.195bn foreign debt incurred: EAD ISLAMABAD: Pakistan incurred foreign debt of $10.195 billion from multiple financing sources during July-April of... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Air and ground access for Afghan operations: Opposition seeks govt’s position over US official’s statement ISLAMABAD: Despite denial from the Foreign Office, the opposition political parties, on Tuesday, demanded the... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Shehbaz blames PTI for presenting wrong statistics LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shahbaz Sharif has blamed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Covid-19: Punjab reports 55 more deaths LAHORE: With 55 more fatalities in Punjab including 20 in Lahore, 14 in Multan and 16 in Rawalpindi during the last... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Oxygen cylinders: Customs duty, GST exempted for 180 days ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has exempted customs duty and sales tax for 180 days on the import of... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Sahulat Bazaars: 10kg flour bag to be sold at Rs430 LAHORE: In order to ensure availability of essential commodities especially, flour and sugar, at fixed prices, the... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Fazl sets terms: PPP, ANP must apologize before being allowed back into PDM ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Tuesday said that the Pakistan... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Stocks UK borrowing dips LONDON: UK government borrowing fell in April as easing virus curbs buoyed economic activity, but remains elevated... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Goldman Sachs obtains China license for asset management venture NEW YORK: Goldman Sachs said Tuesday it won preliminary approval from Chinese regulators for a wealth management... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Letters Unbelievable poultry rates Unbelievable. Chicken meat was available at Rs 650 per kilogramme on Monday in Karachi. Its rates are clearly... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Operating in the shadows: US Cyber Command If the Pentagon’s Cyber Command launches an online attack and nobody knows about it, does it deter anyone? Many... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Gaza conflict forged new sense of Palestinian unity: analysts The latest escalation in the Middle East conflict served to unite the geographically fragmented Palestinian ... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
‘Unrealistic’ but not unbelievable More than the opposition or bitter critics of the PTI-led coalition government, it is Prime Minister Imran Khan’s... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
‘Law, order situation’ PM sending interior minister to Sindh ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday directed Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid to visit Sindh and chalk out a... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Stocks Saudi index leads major Gulf markets higher; Egypt slides DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday, with the Saudi index leading the way, while... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Stocks European stocks flat AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks closed flat on Tuesday, as a billion-dollar German property deal and a rally in... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Stocks China’s blue-chips see best day in 11 months SHANGHAI: Chinese shares saw a strong rally on Tuesday, with the blue-chip index posting its best day in nearly 11... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Stocks Tuesday’s early trade: Main indexes slip NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes slipped in choppy trading on Tuesday, as investors cautiously awaited crucial... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Stocks US stocks climb NEW YORK: US stocks climbed on Monday, with the Nasdaq jumping more than 1% as a retreat in US Treasury yields ... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Stocks Japanese shares up TOKYO: Japanese shares settled higher on Tuesday, as a strong finish on the Nasdaq overnight boosted heavyweight... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Stocks FTSE 100 ends lower; Amigo tumbles LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 index was dragged lower by energy and mining stocks on Tuesday, while subprime lender... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Coordination between Pakistan, UAE ports discussed ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi on ... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Three killed, five hurt in coach-truck collision PESHAWAR: At least three people were killed and five others sustained serious injuries after a speeding passenger... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
SECP directs leasing cos to include vehicle financing ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed the leasing companies to include... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (May 25, 2021) and the forecast for Wednesday (May 26, 2021).... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Fall against USD continues KARACHI: On Tuesday, PKR continued its fall against USD in both interbank and open markets despite USD floating at... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (May 25, 2021).... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
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 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (May 25, 2021).... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
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 26 May, 2021 03:45am
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 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Rates.BR Index PSX regains footings: BRIndex100 stays bullish KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday on the back of buying by local and foreign... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Water tensions mount as Irsa, Sindh clash ISLAMABAD: The wrangling between members of Indus River System Authority (Irsa) on water distribution mechanism on... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
UN HR Council to hold special session at Pakistan’s request tomorrow GENEVA: Muslim countries are calling on the United Nations to investigate possible crimes committed during the ... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Blinken meets Abbas, vows to rebuild relations OCCUPIED JERUSA-LEM: Secretary of State Antony Blinken vowed Tuesday to rebuild US relations with Palestinians by... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Fitch assigns ‘B-’ rating to Wapda’s proposed USD notes ISLAMABAD: Fitch Ratings has assigned Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority’s (WAPDA, B-/Stable) proposed... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Energy April 2021: PD submits circular debt report to CCoE ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has submitted the Circular Debt Report for the month of April 2021 to the Cabinet... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Energy 765 /220kV grid station at Mansehra: NTDC initiates land acquisition process LAHORE: National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) has initiated land acquisition process for the... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Energy Oil edges up as rising demand faces Iran supply worries NEW YORK: Oil prices edged a shade higher on Tuesday as rising demand from the approach of the Northern... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Cotton & Textile NY cotton ticks up NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures edged up on Tuesday drawing support from a weaker dollar though forecasts for rain in... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Commodities Gold hits 4-1/2 month peak in NY NEW YORK: Gold prices scaled a more than four-month peak on Tuesday, as the dollar and US Treasury yields slipped... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Commodities Ceres Global latest to build Canadian canola plant as oilseed demand WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): US agriculture company Ceres Global Ag Corp said on Tuesday it will build a $350 million... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Energy US natgas futures lower to 4-week low on milder weather forecast CHICAGO: US natural gas futures fell to a four-week low on Monday as production increased and on forecasts for ... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Commodities EU 2020/21 soft wheat exports PARIS: Soft wheat exports from the European Union in the 2020/21 season that started last July had reached 23.70... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Commodities Crop Watch: Good start but emergence slowed by cool, dry weather FORT COLLINS, (Colo.): Despite the efficient start for the US Crop Watch producers, many of the fields have not... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 9.640 ... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Commodities Iron ore ekes out gain as China warning keeps markets on edge MANILA: Iron ore futures in Asia inched higher on Tuesday after four consecutive sessions of losses, but moved ... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Commodities Favourable Australian weather spells second bumper wheat SINGAPORE/SYDNEY: Australia is poised for a second consecutive bumper wheat harvest as farmers plant grain in... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) handled 108,170 tonnes of cargo comprising 71,704 tonnes of import cargo and... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Energy Asia’s naphtha crack strengthens further SINGAPORE: Asia’s naphtha crack rose on Tuesday for a second straight session, while the gasoline crack dipped... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (May 25, 2021).... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Cotton & Textile Prices halt further decline on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained stable. Market sources told that trading volume remained thin.... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Wednesday, May 26, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS BULLETIN 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS BULLETIN 06:55... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (May 25, 2021)... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (May 25, 2021). ======================================= Offset ... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (May 25, 2021).... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (May 25, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (May 25, 2021).... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (May 25, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 May, 2021 03:45am