10 get scholarship cheques from SU VC HYDERABAD: The Vice-Chancellor University of Sindh (SU) Prof. (Meritorious) Dr Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro gave away... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Bayer Pakistan holds webinar ‘Water scarcity to be aggravated by 2025 in Pakistan’ LAHORE: “Despite Pakistan is the 5th most populous country in the world, water scarcity is a very serious threat,... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Federal capital: Smart lockdowns in some more high-risk areas ISLAMABAD: As the Covid-19 positivity rate in the capital city is going up, the district administration has imposed... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
10 die in rain-related incidents in KP: PDMA PESHAWAR: 10 persons have been died and 10 houses partially damaged in rain-related incidents in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Senate panel told: Roadmap for strengthening ties with US formulated ISLAMABAD: The Senate Committee on Defence and National Security was informed that a broad-based roadmap is... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
NPO to launch ‘National Productivity Movement’ ISLAMABAD: The National Productivity Organization (NPO) has decided to launch “National Productivity Movement” ... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Senate panel defers Cos (Amend) Bill: SECP told to amend clauses to facilitate start-ups ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance Wednesday deferred the Companies (Amendment) Bill, 2021, with ... Updated 15 Jul, 2021 10:29am
UPIC agrees to finalise PTA in 3 months KARACHI: The Uzbek-Pakistani Intergovernmental Commission on Trade-Economic and Scientific-Technical Cooperation... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Thar Coal Block 6: Sindh blames Centre for ‘blocking’ UK-based company’s investment KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy Imtiaz Shaikh on Wednesday blamed Federal government for not allowing a UK-based... Updated 15 Jul, 2021 10:08am
Monsoon: KW&SB directed to address issues related to sewerage lines KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Wednesday asked Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KW&SB) to ... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Jakhrani’s pre-arrest bail plea approved KARACHI: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday approved the pre-arrest bail plea of the Adviser to the Chief Minister... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
More rains expected from 17th KARACHI: More rains are expected from July 17 as the monsoon currents continue to penetrate into eastern Sindh, the... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
TPL Trakker partners with Bank Alfalah KARACHI: TPL Trakker has partnered with Bank Alfalah to provide customers of Bank Alfalah with exclusive discounts ... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
82pc of released PSDP funds utilised in FY21 KARACHI: The utilisation of funds stood at 82 percent against the releases in Sindh during the financial year ended... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
‘Afghan DPs should be facilitated in some other province’ SUKKUR: The Provincial Minister for Local Government, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, has said that the federal government... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
NCEAC HEC convener visits Thar Institute of Sciences & Technology HYDERABAD: Dr Mukhtiar Ali Unar Convener National Computing Education Accreditation Council, Higher Education... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Twitter sees jump in govt demands to remove content of journalists, news outlets NEW YORK: Twitter Inc saw a surge in demands over the course of last year from governments around the world to take... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Facebook says $1bn to be spent boosting creators SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook chief Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said that the internet titan will pour $1 billion into... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
US drug overdose deaths surged to record 93,000 WASHINGTON: US deaths from drug overdoses surged to a record 93,000 during 2020, driven largely by rising opioid use... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
UK spy chief urges public vigilance on foreign threats LONDON: The British public now needs to be as alert to covert infiltration by hostile countries as it is to terror... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Migrant deaths nearly doubled in first half of 2021: IOM GENEVA: The number of people who have died trying to cross the Mediterranean nearly doubled in the first half of... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
EU agency says two jabs ‘vital’ to battle Delta variant THE HAGUE: The EU’s medicines watchdog said on Wednesday two jabs by approved vaccine makers were “vital” to... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
UK passes Covid jabs milestone LONDON: Two-thirds of UK adults have now been fully vaccinated against the coronavirus, the government said... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Indonesia new ‘epicentre of Asia’ as virus cases skyrocket JAKARTA: Virus-wracked Indonesia posted record daily infections topping 54,000 on Wednesday as the highly infectious... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
EU begins ‘bloody hard’ battle to reach green ambition BRUSSELS: The EU went into battle Wednesday to secure a path to its pledge of carbon neutrality by 2050, triggering... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Pimco sees global growth moderating in 2022 BOSTON: Global growth will moderate next year but remain at a strong pace, bond manager Pimco said on Wednesday,... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
NAB seeks reply over acquittal applications in Dar case ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Wednesday, sought a reply from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) over... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Coronavirus positivity rate again crosses 4pc mark ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s coronavirus positivity rate, Wednesday, once again crossed four percent mark for the second... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Senate passes Women’s Property Rights (Amend) Bill ISLAMABAD: Senate on Wednesday unanimously passed The Enforcement of Women’s Property Rights (Amendment) Bill ... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
NKATI urges DIG Traffic to remove illegal rickshaws from signals KARACHI: President North Karachi Association of Trade & Industry (NKATI), Faisal Moiz Khan, while expressing... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Amending existing laws: Farogh seeks political parties’ support ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Law and Justice Barrister Dr Farogh Naseem on Wednesday said Pakistan needed to ... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Sindh launches crackdown on unvaccinated travellers KARACHI: Sindh’s Transport Department on Wednesday launched crackdown in the province against passengers ... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Meeting on tax laws: Absence of FBR chief irks Senate panel ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance Wednesday expressed displeasure over the absence of the chairman... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Threat of fourth wave: Punjab govt focusing on corona vaccination LAHORE: The Punjab government has focused its attention on vaccination of the people amid threat of fourth wave of... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
DG Excise Punjab demotes 37 inspectors LAHORE: Director General Excise Punjab Saleha Saeed has demoted 37 excise inspectors to basic pay scale 16 after... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Hearts of PM and Kashmiris beat in unison: CM LAHORE: The hearts of PM Imran Khan and Kashmiris beat in unison and the Kashmiri voters will reaffirm their support... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Privatisation of local agri research institutions opposed LAHORE: Privatisation of provincial agricultural research institutions, especially Ayub Agricultural Research... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Killing of Chinese engineers: Opposition seeks briefing from govt in NA ISLAMABAD: The opposition lawmakers in the National Assembly, on Wednesday, demanded the government to give a... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
‘LESCO is highest loss making company’ LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company is the highest loss making company out of the five distribution companies... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
CPEC to open new avenues of prosperity in region: Swati ISLAMABAD: Minister for Railways Azam Khan Swati on Wednesday said that China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Rubina Khan given addl charge of Additional DGPR RAWALPINDI: Senior Officer, Director, Electronic Media, DGPR, Rubina Khan has been given the additional charge of... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
PCSIR establishes help desk at LCCI LAHORE: Pakistan Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (PCSIR) has established its Help Desk at the Lahore... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Rawalpindi Ring Road scam: Ex-commissioner, other former officials arrested LAHORE: In a major development in the Rawalpindi Ring Road (RRR) scam, the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) ... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Taliban back to old ways in newly seized Afghan territory Days after the Taliban captured a remote district in Afghanistan’s north, they issued their first orders in the... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
RAAST: the digital pathway towards financial inclusion The start of year 2021 has witnessed a much awaited rebound by various global economies but the pandemic has... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Pakistan: ML/CFT challenges in trade Trade is used as an ally for money laundering by misdeclarations of goods, under-invoicing and... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Letters Global edible oil prices Federal Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin is said to have directed the Ministry of Industries and Production, the... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Matsuda tells Tarin: Japan focusing on developing export base ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan, Kuninori Matsuda said Wednesday that his country was focusing on... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
RD on export of reclaimed/re-melted lead: DGCV Karachi withdraws valuation ruling ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has withdrawn valuation ruling relating to the ... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
PM to pay official visit to Uzbekistan today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will pay an official visit to Uzbekistan on July 15-16, on the invitation of... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Tree plantation drive: Govt sets target of 50m saplings LAHORE: The Punjab government has set a target of planting 50 million saplings during the monsoon tree plantation... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Pakistan well-positioned for growth: Citibank officials Pakistan is well-positioned for growth but concerns around inflation, global protectionism, and US monetary... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
PTI govt wants to steal next election through EVM: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary General, Ahsan Iqbal, on Wednesday, said that the... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Qureshi for setting up SCO Development Bank ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said the key to unlock the geo-economic potential of the Shanghai... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
War is no solution to problems: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, on Wednesday, said that the world has... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The TPA reality “TPA it is.” “Excuse me?” “TPA as in third party audit and need I add, Shaukat Tarin second time as... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Grade-17 officer held over rape charge ISLAMABAD: The city police have arrested a grade-17 officer on charges of allegedly raping a girl and registered a... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
National History Museum: Governor inaugurates exhibitions LAHORE: The Punjab Governor, Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar, has inaugurated two exhibitions at the National History ... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
‘Kamyab Pakistan Programme’ to usher in a new era of development LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Wednesday that the opposition will support rigging by... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Ravi City, Lahore Central Business District projects: PM for resolving all legal issues ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan, on Wednesday, directed that all legal issues related to Ravi City and Lahore... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Stocks Abu Dhabi leads Gulf higher as Yahsat makes strong debut DUBAI: Most major Gulf markets closed higher on Wednesday with Abu Dhabi stocks leading gains, as Mubadala-backed... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Stocks European shares stay near record highs AMSTERDAM/LONDON: European shares recovered most of their day’s losses to remain near record highs on Wednesday... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Stocks China stocks slip SHANGHAI: Chinese shares ended more than 1% lower on Wednesday after two consecutive days of gains, as excitement... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Stocks Wednesday’s early trade: Main indexes ease NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes eased on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 retreating from a record high, as a... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Stocks S&P, Nasdaq down • JPMorgan drops amid low interest rates • Boeing slips on new production problems for 787 Dreamliners NEW... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Stocks Japanese shares down TOKYO: Japanese shares closed lower after two straight sessions of gains on Wednesday, with investors holding their... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Stocks FTSE 100 lower LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 ended lower on Wednesday as a stronger pound weighed on multinationals that earn most of... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Tajik defence minister calls on COAS RAWALPINDI: Defence Minister of Tajikistan Colonel General Sherali Mirzo Wednesday called on Chief of Army Staff... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
PIAF rejects option of imposing another lockdown LAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Association Front (PIAF) has rejected the option of imposing another... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
PM to launch ‘Kamyab Pakistan’ programme on 29th ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to launch the country’s biggest welfare “Kamyab Pakistan” programme on... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
PCJCCI chief for digitalisation of economy as per Chinese model LAHORE: S M Naveed, President Pak-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) on Wednesday has suggested... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (July 14, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (July 15, 2021).... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
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 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Rates LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (July 14, ... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Rates Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest KARACHI: Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Rates State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Rates KSE-100 Index inches up: BRIndex100 ends flat KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday remained under selling pressure as local investors opted to book profit... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Energy German envoy discusses energy projects with Azhar ISLAMABAD: German Ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Schlangheck called on Federal Minister for Energy Muhammad Hammad... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Energy Oil slides over 2pc after top oil producers near compromise NEW YORK: Oil prices dropped more than 2% Wednesday after major global oil producers came to a compromise about... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Energy US crude stockpiles fall for eighth week in a row NEW YORK: US crude oil stockpiles fell for the eighth straight week last week, as renewed vigour in the US economy... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Energy Discos seek substantial raise in tariffs ISLAMABAD: Power Distribution Companies (Discos) have sought substantial increase in their respective tariffs for... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Energy US natgas up on hotter weather NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up on Wednesday on forecasts for slightly hotter weather and higher air... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: Approximately 10787 containers comprising of 3022 containers import and 7766 containers export were handled... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Energy VLSFO cash premium, time spread jump on tightening outlook SINGAPORE: The cash premium and the front-month time spread of Asia’s 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) ... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (July 14, 2021)... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 14, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 14, 2021).... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (July 14, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate ... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (July 14, 2021).... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Rates THE RUPEE: Slight recovery KARACHI: On Wednesday, PKR moved up against USD in both interbank and open markets. It also went up against other... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (July 14, 2021).... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
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 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (July 14, 2021).... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (July 14, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Jul, 2021 04:03am