Global edible oil trends: Tarin for reflection of price decline in domestic prices No cartelisation will be allowed at any cost and strict action will be taken against hoarding and undue profiteering, he affirms Updated 13 Jul, 2021 08:24am
Govt says in contact with all parties to Afghan conflict ISLAMABAD: Addressing a news conference along with Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar and Prime Minister's Adviser on... Updated 13 Jul, 2021 08:27am
IPPs established under 2002 policy: Power Division backed out of IAs? ISLAMABAD: Power Division is said to have “backed out” of Implem-entation Agreements (IAs) with the Independent... Published 13 Jul, 2021 04:40am
Cabinet approves transit trade deal with Uzbekistan ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has approved the agreement between Uzbekistan and Pakistan on Transit Trade (AUPTT) ... Published 13 Jul, 2021 04:30am
Regulatory duty on educational items doubled ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has doubled regulatory duty, ie, from 10 percent to 20 percent on the... Updated 13 Jul, 2021 08:25am
Regional NAB board recommends filing of reference against Hafeez, others KARACHI: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is likely to file reference against Dr. Abdul Hafeez Sheikh, ... Published 13 Jul, 2021 04:20am
Punjab projects: PM for third-party vigilance for timely completion ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday directed to adopt scientific means and the third-party vigilance to... Published 13 Jul, 2021 04:08am
Cabinet to take up 22-point agenda today ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet meeting scheduled for Tuesday (July 13) will take up 22-point agenda, including grant... Published 13 Jul, 2021 04:00am
Discos’ consumers: Nepra approves Rs3.3bn refund for May ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved a refund of Rs 3.3 billion to the... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:50am
Lack of improvement in power system: Dearth of financial resources cited as major hurdle ISLAMABAD: Power Division on Monday cited the dearth of financial resources as a major hindrance to power system... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:40am
In symbolic end to war, US general steps down from Afghanistan command KABUL: The US general leading the war in Afghanistan, Austin Miller, relinquished command on Monday at a ceremony in... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:30am
Asif Ahmad Mian a zealous supporter of Pakistan Pakistan has lost a patriot and an entrepreneur who made a mark in the oil & gas landscape as a founding ... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
USF, PTCL sign contract: Pakistan should join digital development process: president KARACHI: President Dr. Arif Alvi on Monday said Pakistan should join the light-pace journey of digital development... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Daraz partners with Pakistan Olympic Association LAHORE: Daraz (Alibaba Group), Pakistan's leading e-commerce powerhouse, has announced its Olympic Games partnership... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Israel expands Gaza fishing zone, allows more imports OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel said Monday it had expanded the fishing zone off Gaza and would allow additional imports... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Cuba blames US for unprecedented anti-govt protests HAVANA: Cuba on Monday blamed a US “policy of economic suffocation” for unprecedented anti-government protests,... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Egypt law approves dismissal of anti-govt public workers CAIRO: Egypt’s parliament Monday authorised the dismissal of public workers listed as government opponents and... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Hotel collapse in China leaves one dead BEIJING: A hotel collapsed in eastern China Monday, leaving at least one person dead and 10 others missing, the ... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Nepal court ousts PM, reinstates dissolved parliament KATHMANDU: Nepal’s top court ousted the sitting prime minister and reinstated the dissolved parliament Monday,... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Yellen urges EU to spend more, reject austerity BRUSSELS: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday urged EU member states to reject austerity and take further... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
WHO slams senseless ‘greed’ prolonging the pandemic GENEVA: The World Health Organization blasted the senseless “greed” of rich countries considering Covid-19... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
China jabs deal hailed as England presses ahead with ‘Freedom Day’ GENEVA: A global initiative to distribute coronavirus jabs to poorer countries was boosted on Monday by a deal to ... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Over 100 feeders tripped amidst rain in Lahore LAHORE: Over 100 feeders tripped throughout the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) region, including the city,... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Eight shops, restaurants sealed for violation of SOPs LAHORE: Fearing the fourth wave of the Covid-19 in the provincial capital, the Lahore district administration is... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Sale of local bodies' property: LHC dissatisfied with reply of Punjab govt LAHORE: The Lahore High Court here Monday expressed its dissatisfaction on a reply of the Punjab Government and... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
World Population Day 11th July 2021: Messages from Dr. Shaikh Tanveer Ahmed CEO, HANDS TEXT: This year again, we are still facing COVID-19 Pandemic, recovering mostly from the disruptions in sexual and... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
World Population Day 11th July 2021: Messages from Dr Syed Azizur Rab Chief Executive Officer TEXT: Greenstar Social Marketing Pakistan (Guarantee) Limited Pakistan is the fifth most populous country in the... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
World Population Day 11th July 2021: Messages from Asma Balal Country Director, Marie Stopes Society TEXT: Marie Stopes Society (MSS) has been providing high quality family planning and reproductive health services in... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
World Population Day 11th July 2021: Messages from Dr. Tabinda Sarosh Country Director Pathfinder International TEXT: The globally celebrated World Population Day provides the perfect opportunity to raise awareness about the... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
World Population Day 11th July 2021: Messages from Ayesha Leghari Country Director PSI Pakistan TEXT: This year's theme for the World Population Day is ‘Rights and Choices'. We have always prioritized informed... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
World Population Day 11th July 2021: Messages from Technical Advisor, CIPZ Focal Person, FP2030 Population Welfare Department, Government of Sindh TEXT: The World Population Day 2021 reminds us about the significance of balancing the population growth in a way... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
World Population Day 11th July 2021: Messages from Dr. Natalia Kanem Executive Director, UNFPA TEXT: The COVID-19 pandemic may have lasting consequences on population. For some, it has led some to postponing... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
World Population Day 11th July 2021: Messages from Secretary to Government of Sindh, Population Welfare Department TEXT: With an aim to celebrate World Population Day with great enthusiasm and passion, Population Welfare ... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
World Population Day 11th July 2021: Messages from Minister for Health & Population Welfare, Sindh TEXT: World Population Day commemorates with a vision for consistent socioeconomic growth through addressing... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
World Population Day 11th July 2021: Messages from Chief Secretary, Sindh TEXT: The observance of World Population Day every year is a reminder to the need for urgently focusing attention on... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
World Population Day 11th July 2021: Messages from Chief Minister, Sindh TEXT: The province of Sindh is pleased to commemorate the World Population Day on July 11, 2021. Despite the current... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Torturing & blackmailing of a couple: Police include more sections in FIR: DIG ISLAMABAD: The City police have decided to include more sections in the First Information Report (FIR) registered... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Power projects ‘NAB-Niazi nexus’ failed to prove any corruption: Shehbaz LAHORE: Leader of Opposition in the National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Eidul Azha: Carrefour launches Qurbani Sahulat service KARACHI: Carrefour Pakistan brings ease to customers through Qurbani Sahulat. Carrefour has announced that Qurbani... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Bypassing Sindh govt’s probe: Haleem approaches Centre to form JIT ISLAMABAD: Opposit-ion Leader in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Shaikh has reportedly sought legal help from the federal... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
CAA issues TPRI license to Alvin Airways ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), on Monday, approved the issuance of Tourism Promotion &... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Indonesia-Pakistan B2B online portal launched LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Industries and Trade Mian Aslam Iqbal on Monday said Indonesia-Pakistan preferential... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Khaqan challenges govt ‘to oust corrupt ministers’ KARACHI: Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has said that corrupt ministers are sitting in the government... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
AJK elections: Over 7000 security personnel to be deployed: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid, on Monday, said that 7,200 personnel of the Frontier Constabulary and... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
10pc relief for govt employees approved LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved 10 percent relief which was announced for the government employees,... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Senate passes bill to prevent torture, custodial death ISLAMABAD: Senate Monday passed The Torture and Custodial Death (Prevention and Punishment) Bill 2021 - a... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Afghanistan: Pakistan must not repeat its 'strategic depth' policy: PML-N ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Khawaja Asif warned on Monday that with the defeat of the... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Govt unlikely to lift ban on TLP ISLAMABAD: The Federal government is unlikely to lift ban on Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) as the Proscription... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Is it safer to be quiet? "So the Indians have packed up from Kandahar?" "Hmmm." "What?" "Maybe it's safer to be quiet." "I quote the wise... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
PBC concerned over elevation of SHC's judge in SC ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) on Monday expressed reservation over the elevation of junior judge of ... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
PDMA issues flood warning LAHORE: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has issued flood warning on Monday. According to Latest... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Indian new Delta variant: Punjab to implement strict SOPs at markets, restaurants LAHORE: The Punjab government has activated the administrative machinery for ensuring strict implementation of ... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Thatta Water Supply case: AC records statement of prosecution witness ISLAMABAD: An accountability court hearing multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case on Monday, completed... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Contraceptive methods: PWD to spend half of uplift budget on public awareness LAHORE: To tackle the rapidly increasing population growth rate in the province, the Population Welfare Department... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
SHC reserves verdict in bail petition of Khursheed KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday reserved the verdict in the bail petition of Syed Khursheed Shah, an... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Fresh monsoon system entering Sindh KARACHI: Low pressure areas on east Arabian Sea are pushing fresh monsoon system into Sindh that may generate gusty... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
FMCO in Malaysia halts PROTON's operations KARACHI: A Full-Movement-Control-Order (FMCO) has been imposed in Malaysia effective from June 01, 2021, due to ... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Ongoing uplift schemes: PFD releases Rs32.4bn for completion KARACHI: The provincial finance department (PFD), on the instruction of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, ... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Combating Covid-19 and ensuring no one is left behind If the world wants to beat back the Covid-19 pandemic and ensure no one is left behind in the recovery, two issues... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
The Hascol fiasco The Hascol fiasco appears to be a basket case of corporate malpractices. All players must take blame for collective... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Mixed economic trends The economy is in a state of flux and on the path of recovery after the Covid-19 attacks. This has led to some... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Letters ‘Afghanistan situation out of Pakistan’s control’ National Security Adviser Moeed Yusuf has clearly described the Afghan situation “extremely bad and out of... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Anti-smuggling activities ‘Surveillance with 40 sepoys a Herculean task’ LAHORE: Director Customs Intelligence and Investigation Asad Raza Rizvi has said that surveillance of anti-smuggling... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
One dies, 400 power feeders trip as first monsoon spell hits metropolis KARACHI: The very first, yet ‘unpredicted’ spell of this year’s monsoon rain that lashed Karachi on Monday... Updated 13 Jul, 2021 09:13pm
Sarmad Ali bags PAS lifetime achievement award KARACHI: The Pakistan Advertisers Society (PAS) has bestowed its Lifetime Achievement Award for 2021 on Sarmad Ali,... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
90th Kashmir Martyrs Day today MIRPUR (AJK): All is set by the people of Jammu & Kashmir dwelling either side of the line of control - AJK and... Updated 13 Jul, 2021 09:14pm
Sherry praises Senate members ISLAMABAD: Thanking the Senate members on their support for passing her historic Torture and Custodial Death... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Sustainable development: PM to address UN high-level political forum ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday will deliver a keynote address at the United Nations High Level... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Iranian ambassador meets Azhar ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Iran to Pakistan Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini called on Federal Minister for Energy Muhammad... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
IHC asked to order appointment of at least one woman in CII ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has been asked to order for the appointment of at least one woman in the... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Senate body begins discussion on electoral reforms ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs has started discussion on the new proposed... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Minister says tourism being promoted to strengthen national economy FAISALABAD: State Minister for Information & Broadcasting Farrukh Habib said that tourism sector was being... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Separate ADP book for South Punjab compiled: Buzdar LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Monday that a separate ADP book of South Punjab has also... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Govt allocates Rs200bn for poverty alleviation: Dr Sania ISLAMABAD: The government has allocated Rs200 billion for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division in the... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Stocks Japanese shares rebound TOKYO: Japanese shares rebounded on Monday, led by cyclical stocks on renewed hopes of a swift global economic... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Stocks Real estate, insurance stocks push FTSE higher LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 ended higher on Monday as gains in insurance stocks led by Admiral Group outweighed... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
PM for proper use of state land around mausoleums LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan has called for evolving a comprehensive plan for proper use of state land around... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Pakistan, Tajikistan FMs vow to enhance ties for mutual benefit ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Tajik counterpart Sirojiddin Muhriddin on Monday expressed... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (July 12, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (July 13, 2021).... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
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 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Rates PSX rangebound: BRIndex100 edges down KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving both ways, closed on a negative ... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Stocks IPO of CPL results in first listing on PSX for current FY22 KARACHI: Another positive development for Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) as a new company gets listed! The Initial... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 296,982 tonnes of cargo comprising 239,184 tonnes of import cargo and 57,798... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Stocks Saudi index snaps five-day losing streak; Qatar remains down DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Monday, with the Saudi index snapping a five-day losing streak... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Stocks European stocks hit all-time highs • German DAX briefly hits record high AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European stocks scaled new highs on Monday on broad-based... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Stocks China stocks surge SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip share index jumped on Monday as risk appetite improved after the central bank said it... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Stocks Monday’s early trade: Nasdaq, S&P scale new peaks • Banks up ahead of their earnings report this week • Didi slips on China apps removal confirmation • Virgin... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares up SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares rose on Monday helped by a rally in mining stocks as commodity prices remained... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (July 12, 2021)... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (July 12, 2021). ======================================= Offset ... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (July 12, 2021).... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (July 12, 2021).... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (July 12, 2021).... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
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 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (July 12, 2021).... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (July 12, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Jul, 2021 03:22am
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