UK PM claims 'common ground' with EU, Biden on N Ireland CARBIS BAY, (United Kingdom): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Thursday insisted there was "common ground"... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
US offers $3m for information on Iraq attacks BAGHDAD: The US Department of State's Rewards for Justice programme said Thursday it was offering a reward of up to... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Partial eclipse sweeps over northern hemisphere PARIS: People across Earth's northern hemisphere viewed an annular solar eclipse Thursday with parts of Canada and... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
South Asia India posts record new Covid deaths after data revision NEW DELHI: India on Thursday recorded a global record of more than 6,000 coronavirus deaths in 24 hours after one... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Middle East Three Palestinians killed JENIN, (Palestinian Territories): Three Palestinians were killed early Thursday by Israeli special forces who were ... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
South Asia Twelve dead in Mumbai building collapse MUMBAI: At least 12 people, including eight children, were killed when heavy monsoon rains caused a residential... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Khaqan asks govt to take parliament into confidence on ‘deal’ with IMF ISLAMABAD: Former premier and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, on Thursday,... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
PBC calls for strike today to condemn murder of advocate Kasi ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) condemned brutal murder of advocate Malik Azmatullah Kasi in Quetta, and... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Toshakhana case: Zardari’s counsel cross examines prosecution witness ISLAMABAD: A prosecution witness Thursday told Accountability Court (AC), hearing Toshakhana case against former... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Railways, PIA register decline in earnings ISLAMABAD: During July-February FY 2021, Pakistan Railways gross earnings recorded at Rs 30,966.11 million, which is... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The fault always lies with previous govts “Third down…” “Hey back off, true that The Khan’s third year is about to be completed but the fault lies... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
IHC defers Gilani's ICA ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday deferred the hearing in Senator Yousaf Raza Gilani's... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
AJK general elections to be held on July 25 MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) election commission on Thursday announced schedule for general elections... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Mandviwalla claims govt is planning to re-promulgate NAB Ordinance ISLAMABAD: Former deputy chairman Senate and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader Saleem Mandviwalla, on... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Haleeb Foods partners with SOS village on ‘World Milk Day’ KARACHI: Haleeb Foods Limited the pioneer dairy and beverages processor in Pakistan has partnered with SOS village... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
US inaugurates new school in Sindh KARACHI: The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Announcement by Askari Bank KARACHI: The board of directors of Askari Bank Limited has decided not to renew the contract of its President and... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Board exams from July 5 in Sindh KARACHI: The Sindh Education Department on Thursday announced that the board exams for matric will be held from July... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Experts for long-term planning to manage country’s water crisis KARACHI: Pakistan continues to confront water management crisis in the recent decades as one of the “biggest”... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Bilawal refuses to accept federal budget KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari called out the PTI government for... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Centre has not yet given Rs87bn to Sindh: Nasir ISLAMABAD: Sindh Information Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said,"the federal government has not yet given Rs87... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Worsening loadshedding situation: NA body grills power division's top brass ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Power, headed by Chaudhry Salik Husain, on Thursday grilled Power... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Fighter jets, other machinery: PAF for manufacturing small parts in country KARACHI: PAF Airmen Academy, Korangi Creek Air Vice Commanding Officer Air Vice Marshal Nadeem Akhtar Khan said due... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
One-sided legislations will be weak: Bilawal ISLAMABAD, 10 June 2021: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardarihas appealed to the speaker... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Time for reconciliation is over, says PML-N leader LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Mian Javed Latif after his release from Kot Lakhpat Jail said on... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Punjab reports 39 more corona deaths LAHORE: Despite cut in the number of fresh coronavirus cases, there is no let up in causalities due to Covid-19... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Economic Survey 2020-21: IPR terms 4pc GDP growth in FY21 as sigh of relief LAHORE: The Institute of Policy Reforms on Thursday termed the 4% GDP growth in FY21 as announced by Finance ... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
PBTE budget of Rs1037.225m approved LAHORE: The Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE) budget of Rs 1037.225 million for the year 2021-22 was... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
LHC disposes of pre-arrest bail petition of Safdar LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday disposed of pre-arrest bail petition of Capt Muhammad Safdar (Retd),... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Better economic policies yielding positive results: NA speaker LAHORE: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser in a meeting with Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on ... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
PITB, Punjab livestock dept sign accord to revamp 'SPMS 9211' LAHORE: Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Department (L&DD)... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Asia Twelve killed in Myanmar military plane crash YANGON: Twelve people were killed when a Myanmar military plane carrying a senior monk and several donors to a... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Europe Frenchman given 4 months in jail for slapping Macron VALENCE, (France): A court on Thursday sentenced to four months in prison a man who slapped President Emmanuel ... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Europe Thousands strike in Greece over labour reform ATHENS: Thousands of demonstrators marched in Greece on Thursday as a 24-hour nationwide strike against a new labour... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Asia South Korea building collapse kills nine SEOUL: Nine people were killed when a five-storey building being demolished in South Korea suddenly collapsed,... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Africa Protests erupt in Sudan after petrol subsidy cuts KHARTOUM: Sudanese blocked streets in Khartoum with burning tyres Thursday to protest a government's decision... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Economic Survey 2020-21: Overview of the economy Despite myriad of challenges, Pakistan’s economy is moving progressively on higher inclusive and sustainable ... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Letters Agri sector under the govt spotlight It is quite true that agriculture is the only sector of the economy of Pakistan that can bring about economic growth... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
As Fed taper looms, global central banks eye their own exits from stimulus Haunted by memories of past US interest rate hikes, the world’s central banks are laying the groundwork for a... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
We seem to have no understanding of what ails our taxation system — III Introduction This is the third part of a series of articles on the subject ‘We seem to have no understanding of... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Cautious optimism or justified pessimism? The Finance Bill 2021 with federal budget will be unveiled today. Will it bring relief for the unemployed, ... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Stocks UK blue chips slightly higher LONDON: Britain’s blue-chip index closed slightly higher on Thursday, aided by gains in telecoms group BT and... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Covid-19 claims 13 more lives, infects 675 others KARACHI: As many as 13 more patients of coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 5,196 and 675 new cases... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
‘Revamped REIT rules to unleash big boom in real estate sector’ ISLAMABAD: The new reforms to the Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) Regulations notified by the Securities and... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
All efforts on to speed up industrialisation under CPEC: Bajwa ISLAMABAD: Chairman China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Lieutenant General Asim Saleem Bajwa (retd) on... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (June 10, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (June 11, 2021).... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
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 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.BR Index PSX again crosses 48,000-level: BRIndex100 rebounds KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on strong positive note on the back ... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Cotton & Textile Farmers, growers seek Rs5,000-5,500/maund MSP for cotton ISLAMABAD: Farmers association and cotton growers Thursday proposed to the government to fix minimum support price... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Energy SNGPL to be transformed into industry-friendly organisation: MD LAHORE: Managing Director Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Ltd (SNGPL) Syed Ali Javaid Hamdani has announced to transform... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Energy July-March 2021: Country witnesses decline in gas, crude oil production ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Economic Survey 2020-21 revealed that the country witnessed a decline in indigenous natural gas... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Forex Forex reserves rise to $23.578bn KARACHI: With arrival of inflows of WAPDA Green Eurobonds, the country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Energy PAEC intensifies activities to meet power generation target KARACHI: Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC), the only utility engaged in generation of electricity through... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Stocks Economic Survey: PSX shows remarkable performance KARACHI: Pakistan stock market's performance has been remarkable this year and during July 2020 to April 2021 ... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Energy Oil hits two-year highs NEW YORK: Oil prices edged up to their highest in over two years in volatile trade on Thursday, on optimism for... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port Trust, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 214,967 tonnes of cargo comprising 174,467 tonnes of import cargo and 40,500... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Commodities Dalian iron ore gains for second day MANILA: Iron ore jumped on Thursday, despite renewed government focus on commodity inflation in top steel producer... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Energy US natgas futures rise ahead of storage report NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up to a fresh 16-week high on Thursday on forecasts for rising air... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Energy Asia’s VLSFO market slumps SINGAPORE: Asia’s 0.5percent very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) market complex slumped on Thursday as inventories ... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (June 10, 2021).... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Cotton & Textile Official spot rate firm amid slow trade KARACHI: The local cotton market remained bearish on Thursday. Market Sources told that trading volume remained ... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Stocks Most Gulf markets rise; Egypt bucks trend DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Thursday, supported by a rebound in oil prices, but the... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Stocks European stocks eke out fresh record AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks inched to fresh peaks on Thursday as the European Central Bank raised its recovery... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Stocks China stocks climb SHANGHAI: China stocks ended higher on Thursday, as regulators played down inflation worries and as Sino-US talks... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Stocks Thursday’s midday trade: S&P 500 brushes off rising inflation to hit record high NEW YORK: US stocks rose on Thursday and the S&P 500 hit a record intraday high as investors juggled signs of a... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Stocks US stocks fall NEW YORK: Wall Street ended a see-saw session lower on Wednesday as market participants awaited inflation data for... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Stocks Australian shares up, NZ down SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares rose on Thursday, led by technology and banking stocks, while global markets... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Stocks Nikkei ends higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei index closed higher on Thursday, as shipping firms rose on prospects of more economic... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (June 10, 2021)... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (June 10, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (June 10, 2021).... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (June 10, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (June 10, 2021).... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Mixed movement KARACHI: On Thursday, PKR displayed mixed movement. It went down against USD in interbank and open markets while... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (June 10, 2021).... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
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 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (June 10, 2021).... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (June 10, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (June 10, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (June 10, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (June 10, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (June 10, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,603.5700... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (June 10, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (June 10, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (June 10, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (June 10, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (June 10, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (June 10, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (June 10, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (June 10, 2021). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (June 10, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,239.5955 Bid... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (June 10, 2021). ========================... Published 11 Jun, 2021 03:41am
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