Govt lays focus on auto sector to create jobs Intends to promote localisation of auto parts Local auto makers to implement 17 shortlisted regulations in phased manner over a period of three years Updated 08 Jul, 2021 10:23am
Dilip Kumar passes away MUMBAI: Dilip Kumar, one of Bollywood's most accomplished and respected film stars, died on Wednesday aged 98,... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:55am
Covid-19 handling: Pakistan ranked among best-performing states ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been ranked among best-performing countries for handling Covid-19, according to the Prime... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:45am
Azhar says power sector is on the upbeat ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy, Hammad Azhar said on Wednesday that the county has achieved highest demand and ... Updated 08 Jul, 2021 03:26pm
IMF chief urges G20 to prevent ‘devastating’ blow to poorest WASHINGTON: The world's richest nations must do more to help the poorest countries withstand the "devastating... Updated 08 Jul, 2021 10:29am
M&P signs agreement with NIFT for digital payments KARACHI: Muller & Phipps Pakistan (M&P) is the largest Pan-Pakistan cross industry market expansion services... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Street crimes: Police with help of industrialists to use modern technology: Sindh IG KARACHI: Sindh Inspector General of Police, Mushtaq Ahmed Maher has said that the rate of street crime in ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
CCP initiates probe against Foodpanda ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has initiated an enquiry against the online food delivery... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Hyderabad Expo Centre: TDAP, commissioner sign MoU KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and Commissioner Hyderabad Division singed MoU for revival ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
World passes 4m Covid deaths as Asia battles fresh outbreaks GENEVA: More than four million people have now died from Covid-19, the WHO said on Wednesday, as many rich nations... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Amtrak to spend $7.3bn on US rail upgrade, with $3.4bn on Siemens trains NEW YORK: Amtrak will invest $7.3 billion to upgrade US rail travel with more fuel-efficient trains and improved... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Kashmir police threaten investigations into The Wire news website WASHINGTON, D.C.: Police in Indian-administered Jammu and Kashmir should cease harassing journalist Siddharth... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
UK financial regulators to push top firms on diversity LONDON: Britain’s financial regulators on Wednesday announced plans to press for more diversity within the... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
UK PM reveals govt will review Chinese purchase of semiconductor firm LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Wednesday his national security adviser would review the takeover... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Indian authorities pursue multiple investigations into Newsclick WASHINGTON, D.C.: Indian authorities must cease their legal harassment of the news website Newsclick and its ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Leading Palestinian figure Ahmad Jibril dies DAMASCUS: Ahmad Jibril, a leading Palestinian commander for decades, died Wednesday in the Syrian capital aged 83,... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Trump announces anti-censorship lawsuit against Facebook, Twitter WASHINGTON: Former US president Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is filing a class-action lawsuit against... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Sri Lanka marks Chinese party century with costliest gold coin COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Wednesday issued its most expensive gold coin ever to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Haiti president assassinated at home, wife wounded PORT-AU-PRINCE: Haiti President Jovenel Moise was assassinated and his wife wounded early Wednesday in a gun attack... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Country likely to see very hot & dry weather KARACHI: The country’s most parts are likely to see a very hot and dry weather in the next 24 hours, the Met ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Agriculture & livestock pivotal pillars of strong economic growth LAHORE: Agriculture and livestock are pivotal pillars of strong economic growth for any nation. Pakistan is rich in... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Asad for joint efforts to combat coronavirus, natural calamities LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umer has said that we need to work... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
LHC issues detailed order of bail to Khawaja Asif LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) here Wednesday issued a detailed order of bail granting to PML-N leader Khawaja... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Administrator reviews KMC’s measures for upcoming monsoon KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Wednesday reviewed the measures being taken by Karachi Metropolitan... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
India involved in hybrid warfare against Pakistan: president ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that India is involved in hybrid warfare against Pakistan by using the... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Investors say banks must toughen climate policies or face AGM rebellion LONDON: Investors managing $4.2 trillion on Wednesday called on some of the world’s biggest banks to toughen their... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
CPEC a top priority: Asim Bajwa ISLAMABAD: Chairman China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority Lt General Asim Saleem Bajwa (retd) on... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Shahzain Bugti made SAPM ISLAMABAD: In a bid to woo the estranged Baloch leaders, the federal government on Wednesday appointed Jamhoori ... Updated 08 Jul, 2021 10:42am
Year ended 30th June 2021: NITL declares dividends for funds under its management KARACHI: National Investment Trust Limited (NITL), has declared its annual results for its funds under management ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Pervaiz Elahi, Moonis Elahi and Cheema meet PM ISLAMABAD: Punjab Assembly Speaker Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi and his son MNA Moonis Elahi and Federal Minister for... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Tractor subsidy scam: AC extends physical remand of ex-Agri Deptt Sindh official ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing multi-billion rupees fake banks accounts case, on Wednesday, extended... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
US withdrawal from Afghanistan: Panel for making monitoring mechanism strict for DPs ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday called for making the visa process for the Afghan refugees returning ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
NCOC concerned over spike in Covid-19 cases ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Wednesday expressed concerns over increase in ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Balochistan governor resigns ISLAMABAD: Former Justice Amanullah Khan has resigned as Balochistan governor. He submitted his resignation letter ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Cancer hospital’s fundraising: PM cherishes memory of late Dilip Kumar’s generosity ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday expressing sorrow over the death of legendary actor Dilip Kumar... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Park Lane case: Witness testifies before AC against Zardari, others ISLAMABAD: A prosecution witness, Vice President National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) Nabeel Zahoor, on Wednesday,... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Apartment in New York: IHC grants pre-arrest bail to Zardari ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Wednesday, granted pre-arrest bail to former president and... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Zardari says Nawaz was getting ‘better’ treatment than him ISLAMABAD: Former president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari said that Pakistan Muslim... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Narowal Sports City corruption scam: NAB fails to show sufficient material against Ahsan: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) noted that the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) failed to show... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Gwadar Free Zone Phase-I creates 1200 jobs: Asim Bajwa ISLAMABAD: Chairman China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Lt. Gen. Asim Saleem Bajwa (retd) Wednesday said the... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Minister reviews progress in privatisation of entities ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Privatisation Mohammed Mian Soomro chaired a review meeting in the ministry on... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
SHC asked to decide about recruitment of 336 people in SRD ISLAMABAD: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has been asked to decide about recruitment of 336 persons in the Sindh Revenue... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Taxes and profit repatriation: Multinational information cos raise major issues with govt ISLAMABAD: Multinational information technology companies, on Wednesday, raised major issues with the government ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khan’s Ehsaas “So issuing Eurobonds at over 6 percent for 5 years, over 7 percent for 10 years and over 8 percent for 15 years ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
PIA starts Faisalabad-Skardu flights KARACHI: PIA has started flights from Faisalabad to Skardu. The first flight took off from Faisalabad on Wednesday. ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Covid-19 pandemic unearths opportunity to recast role of welfare state: Dr Sania ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Dr Sania Nishtar has... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Experts propose regional conference to prevent civil war in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: The Global and Regional Studies Centre at the Institute of Business Management (IoBM) recently held a... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Years 2015 to 2017: Audit reports of funds allocated, released to provinces through SDGs sought ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has sought audit reports of the funds allocated and ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
1bn people worldwide without identity documents: NADRA chief ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Tariq Malik Wednesday said one billion... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Assets beyond means case: NAB starts forensic audit of assets of Punjab healthcare secretary, family LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore has started forensic audit of assets inherited or purchased... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
IoT service: PTA drafts Licensing Framework ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has drafted Licensing Framework for Terrestrial Internet ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Construction of Tando Jam Bypass: SHC orders Sindh govt to complete third alignment KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) has ordered the Sindh government to complete the third alignment for the... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Winners and losers from minimum tax on multinationals G20 finances ministers meeting in Italy are to discuss a reform of taxation on multinational firms that is meant to... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Biden seeks to turn debacle in Afghanistan to victory at home The US pullout from the Pentagon’s once mighty Bagram Air Base in the dead of night, while Taliban fighters pour... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Property, cash and Amazon: Why buyout firms are battling to buy UK’s Morrisons? At least three private equity groups armed with foreign cash have lined up to do battle over Morrisons, a British... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Export ‘boom’ may not last long Jubilation at a 24% growth in exports in US dollar terms is not entirely justified. About 15% of this 24 % is really... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Letters Thank you Xi, thank you CPC That the 100th anniversary of Communist Party of China, which is the founding and sole governing party of China, has... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 123,323 tonnes of cargo comprising 102,676 tonnes of import cargo and 20,647... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Stocks Qatar bourse gains as major Gulf markets ease DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session,... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Stocks European shares rise AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks rose on Wednesday as commodity-linked stocks recovered from sharp falls in the... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Stocks China stocks up SHANGHAI: China shares closed higher on Wednesday, helped by robust strength in Shenzhen’s start-up board ChiNext... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Stocks Wednesday’s early trade: S&P 500, Dow gain NEW YORK: The Dow and the S&P 500 indexes gained on Wednesday, helped by gains in industrial and defensive ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Stocks Dow, S&P fall; Nasdaq at record peak • China tech crackdown hits Didi, others NEW YORK: The Dow and S&P 500 fell on Tuesday, with financials and... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Stocks Japanese shares lower TOKYO: Japanese shares ended lower on Wednesday, dragged down by chip-related stocks, with worries over a resurgence... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Stocks Miners, consumer staple stocks push FTSE higher LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 ended higher on Wednesday, helped by heavyweight mining and consumer staple stocks, ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (July 7, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (July 8, 2021).... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (July 7, 2021).... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
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 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (July 7, 2021).... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
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 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Rates PSX hit by selling pressure: BRIndex100 ends flat KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend with low trading activity as the investors... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Energy Power supply to Makran Division from Iran suspended GWADAR: Three districts of Balochistan’s Makran Division facing a prolonged outage of power for two days owing to... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Energy Pakistan aims at reducing dependence on fossil fuel KARACHI: Like many other countries of the world, Pakistan has been setting targets to tackle climate change by... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures end brief winning run NEW YORK: ICE cotton ended a three-session streak of gains on Wednesday, falling in tandem with dips in corn and... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Energy Oil falls in volatile trade as investors try to make sense of OPEC spat NEW YORK: Oil prices fell about $1 a barrel on Wednesday in another seesaw trading session, as investors feared this... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Commodities Key Argentina grains port snarled by worker protests, blockades BUENOS AIRES: Protests by workers in Argentina’s key grains hub Rosario have snarled exports with roads blocked at... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Commodities Palm oil falls KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed more than 1% lower on Wednesday, extending losses for a second... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Commodities China’s state metals reserves auctioned off in double-quick time BEIJING: The first round of China’s much-anticipated state metal reserves auctions needed only one of two days... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Commodities Euronext wheat recovers from 3-month low PARIS: Euronext wheat rose on Wednesday, recovering from a three-month low in the previous session as traders ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Commodities NY cocoa dips to 8-month low, sugar falls LONDON: New York cocoa futures on ICE dipped to an eight-month low on Wednesday as the market struggled to absorb... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Commodities Gold ticks higher in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold prices edged higher in Asian trade on Wednesday and were on course for a sixth straight session of... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Commodities Gold rises in Europe AMSTERDAM/LONDON: Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday and were on course for a sixth straight session of gains,... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soyabean futures rebound CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures rose on Wednesday, recouping some of their heavy losses from a day... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold extends gains NEW YORK: Gold extended its gains into a sixth session on Wednesday, hovering near a more than two-week peak, helped... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 12.427... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Commodities Canola futures down on soya weakness CHICAGO: ICE canola futures fell their daily $30 trading limit on Tuesday, pressured by sharp declines in the US... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Commodities German farmers expect to harvest more wheat in 2021 HAMBURG: Germany’s wheat and rapeseed harvests are expected to increase in 2021 as rain helped crops recover from ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Commodities S Korea’s NOFI passes in tender for corn HAMBURG: South Korea’s largest animal feed maker Nonghyup Feed Inc. (NOFI) on Wednesday made no purchase in an... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Commodities China steelmaking ingredients drop on expectations of output controls BEIJING: Futures of steelmaking raw materials on the Dalian Commodity Exchange dropped on Wednesday, with the... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Energy US natgas slips off 30-month peak NEW YORK: US natural gas futures retreated from a 30-month high on Tuesday as forecasts pointed to milder weather ... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Commodities HSFO cash premiums extend declines SINGAPORE: Cash premiums for Asia’s high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) extended declines on Wednesday on subdued buying... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Commodities China to boost steel scrap usage by 23pc BEIJING: China plans to increase its use of steel scrap by 23percent to 320 million tonnes by 2025 and to increase... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (July 7, 2021).... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Cotton & Textile KCA body increases spot rate by Rs 100 KARACHI: The spot rate committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Wednesday increased the spot rate by Rs... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (July 7, 2021)... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 7, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 08 Jul, 2021 04:22am