Blaming Pakistan extremely unfair, PM tells Ghani Wants Afghanistan to consider country 'partner in peace' Challenge to regional development include 'unsettled disputes' in South Asia Updated 17 Jul, 2021 10:02am
Sugar import allowed by ECC ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet, on Friday, approved sugar import ... Updated 17 Jul, 2021 10:06am
FDI down 29pc in FY21 on fall in Chinese investment KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) posted a decline of 29 percent during the last fiscal year (FY21) as ... Updated 17 Jul, 2021 10:33am
China steps up climate fight with emissions trading scheme BEIJING: China launched its long-awaited emissions trading system on Friday, a key tool in its quest to drive down... Updated 17 Jul, 2021 10:07am
Upcoming Eid-ul-Azha: Sacrifice of animals in IIOJK KARACHI: Authorities in Illegally Occupied Jammu & Kashmir on Friday said there is no ban on the sacrifice of... Updated 17 Jul, 2021 10:01am
Kohistan bus incident: High-level Chinese team arrives ISLAMABAD: A high-level Chinese investigative team arrived in Islamabad on Friday to take a briefing from Pakistani... Updated 17 Jul, 2021 10:19am
Govt land and properties affairs: Govt decides to establish FGPMA ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided in principle to establish Federal Government Properties Management... Updated 17 Jul, 2021 10:07am
Pulitzer Prize-winning Indian photographer killed KABUL: A Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer with Reuters news agency was killed Friday covering fighting between... Published 17 Jul, 2021 05:00am
Pakistan postpones Afghan peace conference ISLAMABAD: A day after its announcement, Pakistan, on Friday, postponed the Afghan peace conference scheduled to be... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:50am
Regional cooperation: US, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Uzbekistan create platform WASHINGTON/ISLAMABAD: The United States, Afghanistan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan formed a new diplomatic platform to... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:40am
Economic recovery gathers momentum in Q3FY21: SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Friday said there was growing evidence that the economic recovery gathered... Updated 17 Jul, 2021 10:08am
Rates Brisk buying lift KSE-100 Index: BRIndex100 extends gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a bullish trend on the last day of the week on the back of fresh... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Heavy downpour likely from Monday KARACHI: Strong monsoon currents are penetrating into the country that are expected to generate torrential rains ... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Mega-projects in Karachi: Sindh govt couldn't fully utilize funds KARACHI: Sindh government couldn't utilize the funds released for mega-projects in Karachi fully in the financial... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
NA body concerned over doubling of RD on stationary items ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance, on Friday, expressed serious concern over doubling ... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Green, Orange lines to start operation in Oct: Murad Sindh CM also decides to allot 47 plots to affected residents of anti-encroachment drive of district Central 7000 Road Nullah Updated 17 Jul, 2021 01:18pm
Covid-19: Umar urges unvaccinated to avoid going to Northern Areas ISLAMABAD: While the Covid-19 positivity ratio crossed six percent after almost two months, the National Command and... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
APNS offers condolences KARACHI: "Sarmad Ali, President and Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Curbing food inflation: Balanced agri policies, value chain investment needed: experts KARACHI: Experts Friday urged the government to introduce balanced agriculture policies and modernize the value ... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
SECP (Amendment) Bill: NA panel puts off approval till next meeting ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the National Assembly Committee on Finance Friday has been unable to complete the... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
White House says Facebook’s steps to stop vaccine misinformation inadequate WASHINGTON: White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki on Friday continued criticizing Facebook for allowing... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Teeth gritted, Spain tourism rides ‘Covid rollercoaster’ MADRID: The prospects for Spain’s tourism sector are getting bleaker, with European reservations slowing over... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
All 18 on missing Russian plane found alive in ‘miracle’ MOSCOW: Russian officials hailed a “miracle” on Friday after a passenger plane made an emergency landing in a... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Ford recalls 775,000 Explorer SUVs NEW YORK: Ford announced Friday it is recalling about 775,000 Explorer vehicles due to a problem in the rear of the... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Russia says US mission in Afghanistan has failed MOSCOW: Russia on Friday said that the United States had failed in its mission in Afghanistan and blamed the... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Iran sends team to southwest to tackle water shortages TEHRAN: Iran’s government on Friday sent a delegation to the oil-rich southwestern province of Khuzestan to... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
French anti-graft judges probe Lebanon ex-central banker PARIS: French anti-corruption judges have taken over the probe into the personal wealth of Lebanon’s central bank... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Best Practices in Corporate Culture: CSR: Enterprises affirm their principles, values TEXT: Any corporate entity, in addition to reaping profit has social responsibilities too which affects the... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Best Practices in Corporate Culture: K&N’s – For Health and Happiness of the Nation TEXT: K&N’s, a founding pillar and beacon for Pakistan’s poultry industry, started in 1964. For over 55... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Best Practices in Corporate Culture: Messages from Ismail Suttar President, Employers’ Federation of Pakistan TEXT: Research states that 94% of executives believe, strong company culture is the key to business success.... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Best Practices in Corporate Culture: Messages from Hunaid Lakhani Chairman, Iqra University & Hussain Lakhani Hospital TEXT: Corporations around the world are always looking for new ways to distinguish themselves in the marketplace.... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 16, 2021) and the forecast for Saturday (July 17, 2021).... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates THE RUPEE: Hits 160 mark vs USD on interbank KARACHI: On Friday, PKR again went down against USD in both interbank and open markets hitting 160 in interbank and... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (July 16, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates 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 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (July 16, 2021).... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
PITB e-procurement system to help improve transparency, accountability LAHORE: Punjab Irrigation Minister Mohsin Khan Leghari has said that e-procurement system, developed by Punjab... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
FAC issues fortnightly advisory: Cotton farmers asked to avoid irrigation in case of rain expectations MULTAN: Farmers Advisory Committee (FAC) has issued a set of guidelines to cotton farmers applicable till July 31... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Pakistan has taken off economically, says CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Friday that Pakistan has taken off economically due to ... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Governor terms situation in Afghanistan a challenge LAHORE: Terming the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan as a challenge for Pakistan, Governor Punjab Chaudhry... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Iranian CG for enhancing B2B relations with Pakistan LAHORE: The Consul General of Iran, Mohammad Reza Nazeri, presided the first session of Pakistan-Iran business... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Punjab will provide 100,000mt of wheat to KP LAHORE: Punjab will provide 100,000 metric tonnes of wheat to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) to meet its grain requirements... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Implementation of coronavirus SOPs in restaurants: Punjab reports 364 fresh cases, four fatalities LAHORE: The overall Corona positivity rate in Punjab remained over 2 percent for the second straight day, as out of... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Tractor subsidy case: Judicial remand of ex-Sindh official extended ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing multi-billion rupees fake banks accounts case, Friday, extended judicial... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Report sought from ministry: Senate body defers ‘The Emigration (Amendment) Bill’ ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Oversees Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, on Friday, deferred... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
KP cabinet reviews law & order situation PESHAWAR: A meeting of KP cabinet held here Friday with Chief Minister Mahmood Khan in the chair, reviewed in detail... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
AC to indict ex-secretary of interior, others on August 12 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Friday, rejected the acquittal application of former secretary Interior... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
PM pays respects at Imam Bukhari’s shrine SAMARKAND (Uzbekistan): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday paid his respects at the mausoleum of great Islamic... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
PAC expresses anger over absence of NAB officials ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), Friday, expressed serious anger over the absence of the National... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Lower courts don’t exercise discretion in accordance with law: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court noted that the lower courts do not exercise discretion in accordance with the principle... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
PTI govt will not leave Karachi's businessmen alone: legislators KARACHI: A PTI MPA and President of Karachi Division Khurram Sher Zaman and Member of the National Assembly Aftab... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Covid shatters Hajj dreams of older pilgrims Samia Ahmed saved up for 16 years, but like many older Muslims she fears that renewed Covid-19 curbs will prevent ... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
The quest for higher exports The federal government has constituted the prime minister-led National Export Development Board (NEDB). The board... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
SBP’s economic outlook Going forward, in FY22, the economic momentum that became evident during FY21 is expected to strengthen further. The... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Letters UAE opens embassy in Tel Aviv The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has opened its embassy in Israel, housed in Tel Aviv's new stock exchange in the... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A jiyala? "Instead of hurling abuses wouldn't it be better to do a fact check of all that is said by one's opponents?" "What... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Stocks Gong ceremony marks PABC listing at PSX KARACHI: A gong ceremony was held at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) upon listing of Pakistan Aluminium Beverage Cans... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Stocks Stocks sag as Covid concerns linger LONDON: Stock markets around the world slid into the red on Friday as concerns about rising Covid cases weighed on... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Stocks US stocks edge higher NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks edged higher early Friday following stronger than expected US retail sales, pointing... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Stocks Hong Kong shares close flat HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks finished flat as late profit-taking wiped out earlier gains ahead of an advisory from US... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Stocks Tokyo stocks close down for third straight session TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed lower for a third consecutive session on Friday with investors cautious as virus cases... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Friday (July 16, 2021). ======================================= CONES CARDED... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Friday (July 16, 2021). ======================================= CONES CARDED... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (July 16, 2021).... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (July 16, 2021).... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
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 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (July 16, 2021).... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
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 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (July 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (July 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (July 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,599.6158 Bid... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,624.2665... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 2,086.2284... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (July 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (July 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,492.2130... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (July 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,231.7344 Bid... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 16, 2021). ======================== Offer... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 16, 2021). ======================== Offer... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (July 16, 2021).... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Industry FATF’s grey list: SECDIV DG seeks businessmen’s help FAISALABAD: Business community must play its proactive role in dragging out Pakistan from the grey list by fully... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Industry KATI rejects hike in prices of POL products KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) president Saleem-uz-Zaman has rejected the government's... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Industry MoC, TDAP organise Pak-Uzbek Business Forum in Tashkent KARACHI: Ministry of Commerce and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan organised Pak-Uzbek Business Forum in... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
The Afghan mess EDITORIAL: Events in Afghanistan are moving at such speed that anything written or said runs the risk of being... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
LSMI rise EDITORIAL: Large-Scale Manufacturing Index (LSMI) year-on-year (July-May) 2020-21 against the comparable period of... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Industry Possibilities of improving EU-Pakistan trade discussed KARACHI: The Ambassador of European Union in Pakistan Androulla Kaminara has stressed the need to ensure... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Companies Pfizer agrees to pay $345m to resolve EpiPen pricing lawsuit NEW YORK: Pfizer Inc has agreed to pay $345 million to resolve claims by consumers who say they overpaid for EpiPens... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Commodities Gold slips off one-month peak BENGALURU: Gold slipped on Friday as a stronger dollar and rebounding yields dulled its appeal and pushed the metal... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Energy Oil edges up but on track for big weekly drop on supply concerns NEW YORK: Oil edged up after turning positive in volatile trade on Friday following supportive US economic news, but... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am
Money & Banking Sterling slips against dollar LONDON: Sterling slipped on Friday against the dollar, and headed for its worst week in a month, as investors sought... Published 17 Jul, 2021 04:21am