Dadhocha Dam: SC directs Punjab govt to carry out work on spillways ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Tuesday directed the Punjab government to carry out work on spillways of the Dadhocha... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
MRI official says online mango trade offers handsome profit to growers MULTAN: Director Mango Research Institute (MRI) Abdul Ghaffar Grewal said on Tuesday that rising trend of online... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Three PAF officers promoted ISLAMABAD: The government has promoted three Pakistan Air Force (PAF) officers to the rank of Air Vice Marshal. The... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Call for setting up parking plazas at wholesale, retail markets LAHORE: Presidents and leaders of all leading retail and wholesale markets have called for a coordinated and strong... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
UK minister launches training on zig-zag technology LAHORE: The United Kingdom's Minister of State for South Asia and the Commonwealth and the Prime Minister's Special... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Shehbaz appears before FIA in sugar scam case LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Shehbaz... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Punjab Assembly introduces important bills LAHORE: The government on Tuesday introduce the Punjab Holy Quran (Printing and Recording) (Amendment) Bill 2021,... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
332 Sahulat Bazaars planned across Punjab: SACM LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that the provincial ... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Delta Covid-19 variant greatest threat to US pandemic response: Fauci NEW YORK: The Delta variant of the novel coronavirus that was first found in India is the greatest threat to the... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
New York City votes in primary for mayor NEW YORK: New York City residents cast ballots in a Democratic primary Tuesday that will all but certainly select ... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
EU court says YouTube may be liable for copyright breaches FRANKFURT: The EU's top court on Tuesday said online platforms like YouTube can in some circumstances be held... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Africa Gabon paid for protecting forests, in African first LIBREVILLE: Gabon has become the first African nation to receive a financial reward for protecting its forests as... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Europe Extremists use Covid pandemic to polarise societies: Europol THE HAGUE: Violent extremists are abusing the coronavirus pandemic to polarise societies, spread hate propaganda and... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Moscow melts in historic June heat wave MOSCOW: Moscow has been hit by a historicheat wave this week, with temperatures reaching a 120-year record due to ... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Asia Ashgabat tops HK as world's costliest city PARIS: Turkmenistan's capital Ashgabat has overtaken Hong Kong as the world's most expensive city for foreign... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
US seizes Iranian state news websites WASHINGTON: US law enforcement seized control of the websites of two Iranian state-controlled news groups, Press TV... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
US to miss July 4 goal of one Covid shot for 70pc adults: W House WASHINGTON: The administration of President Joe Biden on Tuesday conceded it won't meet its goal of administering ... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Asia Taliban capture main Tajikistan border crossing KUNDUZ: The Taliban captured Afghanistan's main border crossing with Tajikistan Tuesday, officials said, with... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
US has 'wrong' expectation for dialogue: Kim's sister SEOUL: The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Tuesday that Washington had "wrong"... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Tornado kills one near Montreal MONTREAL: A tornado that tore into a town near Montreal killed one person and injured two others, Canadian... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
PPP senators meet Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party senators for the Legislative Committee in the Parliament, called on the Chairman... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Chaman cinema road being carpeted: administrator KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Tuesday said that 80,000 square feet of Chaman Cinema Road in district... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
NHA approves award of works for Lodhran-Multan section, two flyovers ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) Executive Board has approved the award of works for construction of... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Nuclear capability: PM’s statement becomes security risk: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Taliban’s offensive against govt forces: Pakistan concerned over situation in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed serious concern at the rapidly evolving situation in Afghanistan following... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Noor placed on ADB board ISLAMABAD: The government has appointed Noor Ahmad of the Secretariat Group as Executive Director/Alternative... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Harassment case: PM orders strict action against FIA officials over negligence ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday ordered strict action against the officials of Federal Investigation... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Outgoing FY2020-21: Scholarships worth Rs8.2bn awarded to students: Dr Sania ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar on... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Russian delegation visits PR’s diesel shed KARACHI: A ten-member Russian delegation from Sinara Transport Machines, STM, visited Pakistan Railways Karachi’s... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
NGOs to be categorised with reference to risk assessment ISLAMABAD: The federal government is to categorize different Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) with reference to... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Talks between Balochistan govt, opposition MPAs fail QUETTA: The opposition members of the Balochistan Assembly have spent their night in the compound of the police... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The PM does get irritated pretty quickly “The Khan did another Nawaz Sharif.” “I have told you once I have told you a hundred times don’t compare ... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Incorporating in Finance Bill: NA body to suggest recommendations to Tarin ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance and Revenue has begun – for the first time – ... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Indecent remarks: SC issues show-cause notice to PPP leader ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has issued show-cause notice to Masoodur Rehman Abbasi, general secretary, PPP, PS-114,... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Ahsan questions economic ‘wizard’ of PM ISLAMABAD: A day after, Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin painted a rosy picture of the economy, Pakistan Muslim... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Senate body for suspension of export development fund ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has recommended suspension of export development fund for a... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Senate body defers discussion on FMTI Bill, NIH Re-organisation ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services (NHS), Tuesday, deferred the discussion on the... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Azerbaijan awards Jubilee Medal to Omar, others ISLAMABAD: The Government of Republic of Azerbaijan has awarded the Jubilee Medal of the Azerbaijan to then federal... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
JS Bank, Zameen.com to provide home, solar financing solutions KARACHI: JS Bank partners with Zameen.com to provide easy and convenient home and solar financing solutions at... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
CM opens succession certificate facility at NADRA mega centre KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated a succession certificate one-window operation system ... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
NAB Karachi decides to expand inquiries KARACHI: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Karachi has decided to expand inquiries and investigations in various... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Covid-19 claims 14 more lives in Sindh KARACHI: As many as 14 more patients of coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 5,358 and 517 new cases... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Sindh govt sets aside Rs8bn for mega-schemes in Karachi KARACHI: Sindh government has set aside Rs8 billion on account of mega-schemes for Karachi city in provincial budget... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
PTI plans to form next govt in Sindh: Gill KARACHI: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication, Dr Shahbaz Gill Tuesday said Pakistan... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Opposition raises concerns in Sindh PA over toxic canal water KARACHI: Opposition in the Sindh Assembly on Tuesday raised concerns over the toxic canal water in Ghotki, blaming... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
ED notifies transfers, postings ISLAMABAD: The Establishment Division on Tuesday issued the notification directing transfers and postings of various... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Uber free rides for teachers ISLAMABAD: Uber, the global ride-hailing platform that seamlessly connects riders with drivers, in an attempt to... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
KP presents deficit budget with shortfall of Rs140bn: QWP chief PESHAWAR: Opposing the proposed new Electricity Policy 2021, the Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) has termed it as against ... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Letters Afghan peace process According to media reports, the Taliban and Afghan forces clashed on the outskirts of the strategic northern city of... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Investors focus on central bank speakers after extreme market moves With all eyes on the U.S. central bank this week, some investors are looking to a parade of Federal Reserve speakers... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
The Afghan conundrum On 14 April 1988 when the Geneva Accords were being signed to end the war and the Soviet occupation of Afghanistan,... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
An economic mishap in the making Pakistan’s estimated population, according to the National Institute of Population Studies (NIPS), is 215.25... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Undertrial suspect dies mysteriously in FIA’s custody ISLAMABAD: An under trial suspect, on Tuesday, died under mysterious circumstances in the custody of the Federal... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
27 FATF points implemented: Qureshi Says no justification to keep Pakistan further in grey list Updated 23 Jun, 2021 02:40pm
Buzdar, Asim discuss CPEC projects LAHORE: CPEC Authority Chairman Lt Gen Asim Saleem Bajwa (retd) met with Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar ... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Gupkar Alliance says will participate in Modi’s meeting OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir’s Gupkar Alliance, led by veteran politician Farooq... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Speakers for sustainable management of natural resources KARACHI: Speakers on Tuesday called for a sustainable management of the existing natural resources to safeguard and... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Dry-docking at PQ may remain halted for two days from 30th ISLAMABAD: The dry-docking activity at Port Qasim is expected to remain completely halted for two days starting from... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Chinese pressure pushes bitcoin below $30,000 LONDON: Bitcoin fell below $30,000 Tuesday for the first time in more than five months, hit by China's crackdown on... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Sindh CNG stations closed till 29th KARACHI: CNG stations in Sindh will remain closed till June 29, the Sui Southern Gas Company said Tuesday. ... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Flour millers to observe strike against rise in taxes LAHORE: The Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA) has announced to observe two-day countrywide strike on June ... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Modaraba Al-Mali’s shareholders engaged in management for first time ISLAMABAD: The investors/shareholders of the Modaraba Al-Mali (MODAM) shall be offered a choice to nominate and... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (June 22, 2021) and the forecast for Wednesday (June 23, 2021).... Published 23 Jun, 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 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 23 Jun, 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 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
rates.BR Index Selling pressure grips PSX: BRIndex100 sees downtick KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday remained depressed and closed on a negative note due to selling pressure in... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Energy New Oil Refining Policy 2021: Tarin calls for overcoming all hurdles ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has directed the participants (government departments and refineries) to... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Grains Punjab approves wheat procurement target LAHORE: The Punjab cabinet, which met with Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in the chair Tuesday, accorded ex-post... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Energy DISCOs face over 9000MW shortfall: CPPA LAHORE: The power sector distribution companies (DISCOs) are facing over 9,000 megawatt shortfall of demand for... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Energy KPD maintenance: SSGC facing shortage of 170mmcfd gas KARACHI: The current gas shortage situation in Sindh has arisen due to the temporary shutdown of Kunnar-Pasakhi Deep... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Energy Oil settles slightly lower as OPEC+ discusses raising production NEW YORK: Crude oil prices settled slightly lower on Tuesday after Brent rose above $75 a barrel for the first time... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Energy Physical oil market gains suggest more support for futures rally LONDON/SINGAPORE/NEW YORK: Crude oil values in many parts of the world are rising on stronger demand and tighter... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Energy US natgas futures edge up on rising global gas prices NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up on Tuesday on expectations the increase in global gas prices to their... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Energy Asia's VLSFO market flat on second day of muted trade SINGAPORE: Asia's 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) market was largely steady after a second straight day of... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Grains Russia to supply first wheat of cargo to Algeria in years MOSCOW: Russia is expected to supply 28,000 tonnes of wheat to Algeria, the head of the analytical centre at rail... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Energy Asia's naphtha crack lingers near multi-week lows SINGAPORE: Asia's naphtha crack edged higher on Monday, but stayed within close sight of a multi-week low touched... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Grains Russian wheat export prices down MOSCOW: Russian export prices for the summer's new wheat crop fell last week under pressure from approaching good... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 61,067 tonnes of cargo comprising 45,013 tonnes of import cargo and 16,054... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Major Gulf markets gain DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday, supported by their financial stocks, with the Abu... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Stocks European shares up AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European shares settled higher on Tuesday as mining and energy stocks benefited from stable... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Stocks China stocks jump SHANGHAI: China stocks ended higher on Tuesday, as banking stocks gained after Beijing's reform measures and energy... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Wall Street climbs NEW YORK: Wall Street rallied on Monday, with the Dow completing its strongest session in over three months as... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Tuesday's early trade: Nasdaq eyes record closing high NEW YORK: The Nasdaq was on pace for a record closing high on Tuesday, as investors anticipated Federal Reserve ... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Nikkei posts biggest gains in a year TOKYO: Japanese shares jumped on Tuesday, tracking Wall Street overnight, boosted by shipping stocks after Mitsui ... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Stocks Energy stocks, homebuilders boost FTSE LONDON: British shares ended higher on Tuesday led by gains in heavyweight energy and homebuilder stocks, while... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices.... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (June 22, 2021)... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (June 22, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (June 22, 2021).... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (June 22, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (June 22, 2021).... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Fall vs USD continues KARACHI: On Tuesday, PKR continued its fall against USD in both interbank and open markets going below 158. However,... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (June 22, 2021).... Published 23 Jun, 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 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (June 22, 2021).... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (June 22, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Jun, 2021 04:26am