IMD releases teaser for its web series LAHORE: Izhar Monnoo Developers (IMD), one of the leading real estate companies in Pakistan has released the teaser... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Mazari assures Sherry: Two 'disappeared' bills to be supported by govt ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari Friday assured Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
MQM-P slams anti-encroachment operation KARACHI: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Friday expressed its concerns "over the way the operation... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
SC rejects PSM employees' appeal KARACHI: The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday rejected the appeal filed by the Pakistan Steel Mills' (PSM) employees... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Ghani hints at sorting out minimum wage issue with industrialists KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Labour, Saeed Ghani has said that the Sindh government has raised the minimum wage... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
UK govt apologises for failing rape victims LONDON: The British government on Friday apologised for failing rape victims, acknowledging that swingeing cuts to... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
UN chief Guterres sworn in for second term UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres was sworn in Friday for a second term as head of the world... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Many countries forced to suspend vaccine programme: WHO GENEVA: A “huge number” of poorer countries have had to suspend their coronavirus vaccination programmes due to ... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Britain’s Conservatives lose safe seat in major upset LONDON: Britain’s ruling Conservative party suffered a major upset in a by-election result announced Friday, ... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Court order on AstraZeneca falls short of EU demand BRUSSELS: A Belgian court ordered AstraZeneca to deliver 50 million doses of its Covid-19 vaccine to EU member ... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Park Lane reference: Zardari’s lawyers object to documents submitted by witness ISLAMABAD: The lawyers for former president Asif Ali Zardari and others, on Friday, objected to the documents... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
KP govt to provide interest-free loans to youths PESHAWAR: The Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (GoKP) has announced to give interest-free loans ranging from Rs... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Electoral reforms: Shehbaz urges CEC to invite all opposition parties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and leader of the opposition in the National Assembly... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Tarin backs launch of new auto policy ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin Friday assured his full backing to the final launch of the new auto ... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (June 18, 2021) and the forecast for Saturday (June 19, 2021).... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.BR Index PSX stages recovery: BRIndex100 rebounds KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a mixed trend however after moving both ways, closed on a positive... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Pakistan condemns remarks by Afghan NSA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Friday, took strong exception to the recent remarks by Afghan National Security Advisor ... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
EU's strategic engagement plan ushers in new era of cooperation: Qureshi ANTALYA (Turkey): Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday said the Strategic Engagement Plan (SEP) of... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
'Public service main agenda of PTI's politics' LAHORE: Nation's precious time was wasted by repeating long stories in the parliament and everyone was confused if ... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
SPI records 0.28pc increase WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended June 17, 2021 recorded an increase of 0.28 percent... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
IGP for resolving issues of Shia community LAHORE: Underscoring the need of religious tolerance and inter-faith harmony, Punjab Inspector General of Police... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
NA session: Azhar challenges Shehbaz, Bilawal to listen to his speech ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar during Friday's National Assembly session challenged Opposition... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Punjab reports lowest Covid-19 positivity rate LAHORE: While Corona vaccination process is underway across the province, the Punjab has reported lowest corona... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
CM, governor vow to speed up pace of uplift activities LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Khan Bazdar and Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar have expressed resolve... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Punjab becomes first province to pass Apprenticeship Act 2021 LAHORE: Punjab becomes the 1st province to pass the Apprenticeship Act 2021 while replacing the Apprenticeship... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Letters Parliament isn’t a fish market: PM’s meaningful silence Prime Minister Imran Khan, the leader of the House, must explain his meaningful silence in the midst of a highly... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
As Fed wakes sleeping dollar, jolted bears may bolster gains A hawkish shift from the Federal Reserve has woken up a slumbering dollar, sending the US currency to its highest... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Load-shedding adds to summer heat’s intensity For several days, the whole country suffered a massive breakdown of electricity amidst unprecedented heat crossing ... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
The FY22 budget The third budget of the PTI government for FY22 was presented last week with a total outlay of PKR 8.4 trillion. It... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Who is the fittest in Pakistan? “If you support survival of the fittest theory who do you reckon is the fittest in this Land of the Pure?”... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Stocks Dow drops in early trade NEW YORK: The Dow fell 1% on Friday after Federal Reserve official James Bullard said inflation was stronger than... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Stocks Worst day in over a month for FTSE LONDON: London's FTSE 100 index marked its worst session in over a month on Friday, dragged by weakness in financial... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Stocks Sterling falls below $1.39 LONDON: Sterling extended its fall against the US dollar on Friday, dropping below $1.39, hurt by the US Federal... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Stocks Swiss stocks score best winning streak in 33 years LONDON: Switzerland's blue-chip stock index has established the longest winning streak in its 33-year history, after... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: As many as 3777 containers were handled out of which 1251 were of imports and 2526 were of exports. 1251... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Friday (June 18, 2021). ======================================= CONES CARDED... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (June 18, 2021).... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: No change KARACHI: On Friday, PKR remained unchanged against USD in interbank market while going up against USD and Euro in... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (June 18, 2021).... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
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 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (June 18, 2021).... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (June 18, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
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 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (June 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (June 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,367.1688... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (June 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,585.9519 Bid... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,616.5973... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 474.1365... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 385.4847... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 2,079.3374... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (June 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (June 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,483.7119... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (June 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,245.0181 Bid... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 18, 2021). ======================== Offer... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 18, 2021). ======================== Offer... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (June 18, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (June 18, 2021).... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
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 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (June 18, 2021).... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rates.SBP State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Govt defends overall approach to economy ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar has said the economy of the country is moving in the right... Updated 19 Jun, 2021 12:42pm
90-day DFC launched: PSX introduces new futures eligibility criteria KARACHI: In a major move, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has introduced new futures eligibility criteria and... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Country heading for fuel crisis? ISLAMABAD: The country is likely to face another fuel crisis next month due to inordinate delay in decision making... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Global displacement doubles in a decade: UN GENEVA: Despite the coronavirus pandemic, the number of people fleeing war and persecution continued rising last... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
18 entities: Bottlenecks delaying privatisation Delay occurs in finalising transaction structure of entities on approved privatisation list Updated 19 Jun, 2021 04:44pm
Balochistan unveils Rs584bn budget; opposition stages protest outside PA building • Budget shows Rs 84.7 billion deficit QUETTA: The Balochistan government has unveiled its Rs584 billion budget... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Rs1.118trn KP budget too prioritises development PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government Friday unveiled a tax -free and relief oriented budget for financial year... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Vaccine payments: Tarin directs EAD to negotiate credit lines ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin Friday directed the Economic Affairs Division (EAD) to start the process ... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Dams vital for sustainable economic growth: PM DASU: Prime Minister Imran Khan here Friday said construction of hydropower projects was imperative for sustainable... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Energy CPPA-G seeks paisa 12.5/unit refund for consumers for May ISLAMABAD: Central Power Purchasing Agency Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has requested National Electric Power Regulatory... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Energy Power Division, GIZ Pakistan sign IA for REEE II project ISLAMABAD: Power Division and M/s GIZ Pakistan on Friday signed a new Implementation Agreement (IA) under which the... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
PBC makes suggestions ahead of likely passage of Finance Bill KARACHI: Whilst appreciating all the positive measures to revive industry and put the country on a sustainable and... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
EU agrees to address issues hampering trade, investment ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union (EU) have agreed to enhance bilateral trade, including by addressing... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
SECP issues guidelines for green bonds issuance ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued guidelines for issuance of green... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Misuse of RRT by export-oriented sectors: FBR to conduct taxpayers’ physical verification KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to conduct taxpayers’ physical verification, falling in ... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Senate body rejects tax exemption to political parties ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Friday rejected proposed tax exemption to the political... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
No legislation will be withdrawn: Awan ISLAMABAD: Advisor to Prime Minister on Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar Awan here on Friday said the government was... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Abu Dhabi group in talks on supply of Covid-19 vaccines KARACHI: As shortage of anti-Covid-19 vaccines are being reported in various cities of the country, an international... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures rebound NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rebounded on Friday from a more than two-week low hit in the previous session, taking... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Commodities Gold struggles in NY NEW YORK: Gold struggled for direction in choppy trading in early New York on Friday en route to its worst week in... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Energy Oil prices up NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Friday, reversing early losses after OPEC sources said the producer group expected... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Energy Traders beef up US renewable fuel teams as demand soars NEW YORK Commodity merchants and investment firms such as Citadel, Gunvor and Trafigura are bolstering US teams that... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Energy Asia’s July naphtha imports from West to jump SINGAPORE: Asia is expected to see at least a 25% jump in western naphtha supplies in July, mainly from a near... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Energy Asia Fuel Oil: VLSFO cash differential drops, erasing weekly gains SINGAPORE: Cash differentials for cargoes of Asia’s 0.5 percent very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) dropped on... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 22.246... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Energy US natgas futures drop on lower demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell 2percent to a one-week low on Friday on forecasts for slightly less demand ... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Commodities ICE canola limit-down on weather CHICAGO: ICE canola futures fell on Thursday, marking seven consecutive sessions of lower trade as rains across... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Commodities China coking coal retreats after govt pledges to probe into prices BEIJING: Chinese coking coal futures pulled back from early gains and logged the first weekly losses in a month ... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Commodities Asia Gold: Price drop lures some buyers in India; China discounts dip BENGALURU: Gold purchases in India ticked up in the later part of the week after a decline in local rates, although... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Commodities Dalian palm options make debut as first available to foreign investors SHANGHAI: China launched its palm oil options on the Dalian Commodity Exchange on Friday, the country’s first... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (June 17, 2021).... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market remains sluggish KARACHI: The local market remained sluggish on Friday. Market sources told that trading volume remained thin. ... Published 19 Jun, 2021 03:23am