IMF says welcomes ‘strong engagement’ with Pakistan Is looking forward to continuing discussions with authorities on the set of policies and reforms that could form the basis for completion of the sixth review under the $6-billion EFF Updated 24 Jul, 2021 10:33am
Athletes parade in empty stadium: Tokyo Games open in shadow of pandemic TOKYO: Japan's global superstar Naomi Osaka on Friday lit the Olympic cauldron to mark the start of Tokyo 2020, in ... Published 24 Jul, 2021 05:49am
PL cut, waiver on POL products: Rs10bn negative revenue impact projected ISLAMABAD: The government reduced the rate of petroleum levy (PL) on High Speed Diesel (HSD) - from Rs 3.61 per ... Updated 24 Jul, 2021 10:44am
Iran opens oil export terminal outside strategic strait TEHRAN: Iran has opened its first oil export terminal that does not require tankers to pass through the Strait of... Published 24 Jul, 2021 05:38am
IMF board approves big lending increase for poorest nations WASHINGTON: The IMF board announced Thursday it had approved a massy increase in its ability to provide ... Updated 24 Jul, 2021 08:44pm
Private credit bureaus: Operational framework needs to be improved: SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has proposed improvement in the operational framework of private credit... Updated 24 Jul, 2021 10:53am
Power Division finalises new draft PPA with KE along with disputes ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has reportedly finalised new draft Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Karachi ... Updated 24 Jul, 2021 10:45am
Blinken to pay first trip to India amid Afghanistan withdrawal WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will pay his first trip since taking office to India, the State... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
China retaliates with sanctions on ex-US commerce secretary Ross, others BEIJING/WASHINGTON: China said on Friday that it has imposed counter-sanctions on U.S. individuals including former... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Anti-trust probe: India court quashes Amazon, Walmart’s Flipkart bid MUMBAI: An Indian court on Friday dismissed appeals by Amazon.com Inc and Walmart’s Flipkart that sought to stall... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
CPJ urges India to stop occupying offices of media group WASHINGTON DC: Indian authorities should immediately stop occupying the offices of the media group Dainik Bhaskar ... Updated 24 Jul, 2021 11:03am
France says two IS ‘leaders’ killed in Mali PARIS: France said Friday that its forces had killed two senior leaders of the Islamic State in Greater Sahara ... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
WHO urges collaboration on virus origin GENEVA: The World Health Organization (WHO) called on Friday for all countries to work together to investigate the... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Putin's drive to tame food prices threatens grain sector MOSCOW: During a televised session with ordinary Russians last month, a woman pressed President Vladimir Putin on... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
T20I Batsmen: Mohammad Rizwan storms into top-10 of ICC Player Rankings LAHORE: Wicket-keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan has stormed into the top-10 of the ICC Player Rankings for T20I ... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
CM stresses proper disposal of animal waste, other garbage LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Friday directed the local administrations to continue... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Ali Hussam appointed Chairman UBG Lahore LAHORE: Patron in Chief United Business Group (UBG) S M Munir and Chairman UBG Iftikhar Ali Malik has appointed... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Coronavirus: Punjab reports nine deaths during Eid holidays LAHORE: The overall rate of corona positive cases in Punjab remained 1.99%, as out of a total of 18,107 coronavirus... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
LWMC disposes of 55,000 tons of animal waste during Eid holidays LAHORE: The Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) has successfully carried out Eid-ul-Azha Cleanliness Operation in... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
OPPO slashes F19, A54 prices LAHORE: As consumers prepare for the festivities of Eidul Azha, global leading smartphone brand OPPO decides to make... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Cricketers express best wishes for country's Tokyo Olympics contingent LAHORE: Pakistan's men's and women's national cricketers have expressed their best wishes for Pakistan's Tokyo... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Maryam optimistic about victory in AJK polls LAHORE: Terming AJK elections as a test case for the PML-N ahead of general elections in the country, Pakistan ... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
NA to legislate for fixing of tobacco crop rate: speaker PESHAWAR: Speaker National Assembly, Asad Qaisar Friday said that National Assembly will make legislation to fix... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
AJK celebrates Eidul Azha with religious zeal, fervor MIRPUR (AJK): Muslims of Azad Jammu & Kashmir celebrated Eid-ul-Azha with traditional religious zeal and fervor... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Low attendance at FBR ISLAMABAD: Majority of senior tax officials of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) including the chairman were on... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
15 killed, 26 hurt in KP rain-related incidents PESHAWAR: At least 15 people lost their lives and 26 others sustained injuries in rain-related incidents across... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Afghan ambassador's daughter: FO denounces Indian ministry's remarks ISLAMABAD: While calling upon India to refrain from its smear propaganda campaign against Pakistan, the Foreign... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Karakoram Highway opens ISLAMABAD: The Karakoram Highway has been opened for all kinds of traffic after three days of continuous efforts to... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Army will deploy QRF in AJK elections: ISPR RAWALPINDI: The military media wing, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said on Thursday that Pakistan Army will... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Vaccination drive: Ogra directs companies to comply with NCOC instructions ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) directed all companies operating in mid and down stream... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Murder case: SC issues notice to AoR for filing incomplete copy of FIR ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Friday issued notice to the Advocate on Record (AoR) to explain, why he filed ... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Noor murder case: Islamabad IGP to place suspect's name on ECL ISLAMABAD: In a bid to further tighten the noose around the murderer of an ex-diplomat's daughter; Noor Mukadam,... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
PBA condoles demise of Arif Nizami KARACHI: In a statement issued in Karachi on Friday, the Executive Committee and members of the Pakistan ... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Govt should take urgent steps to lift people out of poverty: analyst KARACHI: Continuous price hike of commodities, rise of cost of everything and inflation has become an economic... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Governor announces compensation for Hyderabad victims KARACHI/LARKANA: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Friday announced has expressed grief over the Hyderabad transformer... Updated 24 Jul, 2021 08:44pm
Rain likely today in eastern Sindh KARACHI: Monsoon currents of a light to moderate intensity are likely to penetrate into eastern Sindh to cause rains... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Kamal expresses grief over Hyderabad incident KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal, while expressing deep grief over the death of nine people... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Hyderabad transformer explosion: MQM-P calls on Centre to take action against negligent elements KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Friday approached Federal Government over Hyderabad ... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Three drown in Hub River KARACHI: Three Karachiites, including two women, drowned in Hub River, rescue sources said here on Friday. The... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Collective Qurbani: People’s participation expresses trust in Alkhidmat: JI KARACHI: Citizens have showed an overwhelming confidence in Alkhidmat with a massive animals’ skins donations and... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Karachiites celebrate Eidul Azha with religious zeal KARACHI: Like other parts of the country, Karachiites celebrated Eidul Adha with great religious zeal and fervour to... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Foreign cargo ship drifts towards shallow waters near Karachi KARACHI: A cargo ship M. V. Heng Tong 77 lost anchors and drifted in shallow waters near Karachi in the early hours... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Can Facebook’s $1bn gamble help it regain lost cool? Like internet personalities the world over, Kenyan TikTok comedian Mark Mwas was intrigued when Facebook announced a... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
PSGP project The signing of an agreement between Pakistan and Russia on construction of $2.5 billion Pakistan-Stream Gas Pipeline... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Taxes and social democracy “The perks culture has also held real estate development hostage for decades as officials seek to reward ... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Letters ‘Bharatiya Jasoosi Party’ The PTI government must be commended for its decision to bring the recent ‘confession’ by India to the notice of... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Qureshi, Chinese FM to hold third strategic dialogue, discuss other issues BEIJING: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi will hold third strategic ... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Talks under way to clear RoW of Golf Course: PAF, PN remove encroachments partially in sectors E-8, E-9: CDA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) and Pakistan Navy (PN) have removed encroachments partially in Sectors E-8 and... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Fawad visits residence of Arif Nizami, offers condolences LAHORE: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain said on Friday that the... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Remembering Arif Nizami “He was my very first boss after I graduated from the London School of Economics and…” “Who?” “Arif... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
PM’s initiative on Clean & Green Pakistan: Ogra directs OMCs/CNG stations to ensure implementation ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has directed all Oil Marketing Companies/CNG stations, on... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Pakistani expert among 25 appointed to UN tax committee UNITED NATIONS: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed a distinguished group of 25 tax... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Bilawal addresses election gatherings in AJK BAGH: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari addressed a mammoth election gathering in Bagh Azad... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Wapda chief meets Chinese envoy LAHORE: Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) Chairman Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (retd) Friday called... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
As Taliban advances, Afghan military overhauls war strategy to limit losses KABUL: Reeling from a surge in battlefield losses, Afghanistan’s military is overhauling its war strategy against... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Commodity trader Freepoint faces US bribery probe RIO DE JANEIRO/WASHINGTON: The US Justice Department is investigating Connecticut-based trading house Freepoint... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 23, 2021) and the forecast for Saturday (July 24, 2021).... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
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 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates KSE-100 Index tumbles: BRIndex100 edges down KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a mixed trend however closed in negative zone due to selling by... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Grains CBOT corn may retest support at $5.53 SINGAPORE: CBOT corn December futures may retest a support at $5.53-1/4 per bushel, a break below which could open... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Stocks Dow climbs as US stocks open higher NEW YORK: Wall Street stocks rose in early trading Friday with the Dow briefly climbing above the 35,000 mark as... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Stocks European stocks climb at end of volatile week LONDON: European stocks rose Friday at the end of a volatile week, helped by the eurozone's economic recovery and ... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Grains Asia rice: Rates sink to multi-month lows in top exporting hubs MUMBAI/DHAKA/BANGKOK: Rice export prices continued their decline to multi-month lows across top Asian hubs this week... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Grains French soft wheat crop ratings fall further PARIS: The condition of French soft wheat worsened again last week, while wet weather prevented any acceleration of... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Grains Group in Thailand tenders to buy feed wheat HAMBURG: A group of importers in Thailand has issued an international tender to purchase up to 138,000 tonnes of... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: Approximately 5143 containers comprising of 3724 containers import and 1419 containers export were handled... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Energy Asian spot prices jump as summer drives up electricity demand SINGAPORE: Asian spot prices for liquefied natural gas (LNG) jumped this week to a more than six-month high, as warm... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (July 23, 2021)... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (July 23, 2021). ======================================= Offset ... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (July 23, 2021).... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (July 23, 2021).... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
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 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (July 23, 2021).... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (July 23, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (July 23, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (July 23, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 23, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,374.0842... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (July 23, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,605.9116 Bid... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 23, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 23, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,625.0596... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 23, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 476.8610... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 23, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 381.8731... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 23, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 2,087.8200... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (July 23, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (July 23, 2021). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 23, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,494.0668... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (July 23, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,230.9191 Bid... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 23, 2021). ======================== Offer... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 23, 2021). ======================== Offer... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (July 23, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (July 23, 2021).... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (July 23,... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
Forex Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling) KARACHI: The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on ... Published 24 Jul, 2021 04:27am
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