Afghan situation adds new facet to bilateral trade Commerce Ministry apprises Standing Committee that both sides are negotiating a revised APTTA at technical level Updated 26 Aug, 2021 10:13am
Import of sugar, wheat approved by ECC ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved import of 200,000 MT ... Updated 26 Aug, 2021 12:01pm
Steel, oil & ghee industry supplies: New tax law may grant exemption from 3pc further GST ISLAMABAD: The Tax Laws (Third) Amendment Ordinance, 2021 is expected to exempt steel sector and ghee and cooking ... Updated 26 Aug, 2021 12:06pm
Pentagon makes Pfizer vaccine mandatory after FDA approval WASHINGTON: The Pentagon on Wednesday ordered all active-duty service members to be vaccinated with the... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Dubai confirms arrest of Italian drug lord DUBAI: Dubai authorities on Wednesday confirmed they have arrested one of Italy’s most wanted international drug... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Retailers agree to extend Bangladeshi garment workers’ safety pact DHAKA: Major global retailers agreed on a two-year pact with garment workers and factory owners in Bangladesh,... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Afghan resistance leader vows ‘no surrender’ PARIS: The leader of a resistance movement to the Taliban has vowed to never surrender but is open to negotiations... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Western nations race to complete Afghan evacuation just days before deadline KABUL: Western nations rushed to evacuate people from Afghanistan on Wednesday with less than a week left until all... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Mexico receives fleeing Afghan media workers including from NY Times MEXICO CITY: Mexico received 124 media workers and their family members from Afghanistan, including New York Times... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
US, China trade fresh barbs over disputed seas HANOI: Vice President Kamala Harris said Wednesday the US would find new ways to “raise the pressure on ... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
After Taliban takeover, concerns mount over US counterterrorism ability WASHINGTON: With no US troops or reliable partners left, jails emptied of militants and the Taliban in control,... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Opposition to be invited to examine EVMs, says Shibli ISLAMABAD: Science and Technology Minister Shibli Faraz Wednesday said the government would invite the opposition... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
PML-N says it respects sovereignty of Afghan people ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has noted with concern that entire world is engaged in... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
TikToker to identify accused on 28th LAHORE: A city magistrate on Wednesday fixed August 28 for identification parade of more than hundred accused in... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Alvi, COAS discuss regional developments, national security RAWALPINDI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday visited the General Headquarters (GHQ) where he was received by ... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
India involved in terrorism through TTP, BLA: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Wednesday said that Pakistan will never allow its soil, land, sea and... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Joint Pakistan-Kazakhstan military exercise ‘Dostarym III’ commences RAWALPINDI: The third Pakistan-Kazakhstan Joint Military Exercise “Dostarym III” commenced on Wednesday after... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
IHC seeks report on fundamental rights of slum dwellers ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, directed the amici curiae to visit the slum/shanty settlements... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
FO explains country’s approach to Afghan situation, challenges ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office told a parliamentary panel on Wednesday that Pakistan’s decision about recognising... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Individual content on foreign social media platforms ‘can’t be blocked’: PTA ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Wednesday informed a parliamentary body that the authority... Updated 26 Aug, 2021 01:02pm
Iranian envoy meets Pakistani counterpart in Kabul KABUL: Ambassador of the Islamic Republic’s of Iran in Afghanistan, Bahador Aminian on Wednesday met Pakistan’s... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
LG elections in Sindh: ECP fixes case for regular hearing ISLAMABAD: Amidst categorical refusal of the Sindh government to hold local government elections in the province... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
PM slams English-medium educational system LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday strongly criticised the English-medium educational system, saying it... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Petition against detention of Saad Rizvi adjourned LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday adjourned to September 06 the proceedings in a petition challenging... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
DTI awarded ‘NEBOSH Gold Status’ LAHORE: Descon Technical Institute (DTI) has been awarded the NEBOSH Gold Status recently. This achievement shows ... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Senates of varsities: PA Speaker to be authorised to nominate MPs LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to authorize the Speaker Punjab Assembly to nominate one male and one... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Ombudsman vows to boost insurance industry’s growth LAHORE: Federal Insurance Ombudsman Dr Muhammad Khawar Jameel has vowed to increase the contribution of the ... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
10 ‘fake’ NAB officers arrested ISLAMABAD: On the direction of former Justice Javed Iqbal, Chairman NAB, Intelligence Wing of National ... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
PM to attend SCO head of states meeting in Dushanbe ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan would attend the annual meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
‘Women development centres’ to be established in Punjab’s four varsities LAHORE: The Women Development Department Punjab is going to set up “women development centres” in four major... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Construction of ‘emergency towers’ at two hospitals approved by Punjab CM LAHORE: To provide latest facilities to the patients, Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Wednesday ... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Food production, water management: Pakistan wants to enhance exchange of latest techs with Hungary: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Fakhar Imam said on Wednesday that the ... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Parliamentary panel voices concern over SEZ governance ‘issues’ ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Committee on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) expressed serious concern over the... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
LG elections should be held on basis of 1998 census: MQM-P KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) on Wednesday demanded the local government elections should be... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Innovation always found solutions to handle issues effectively: President KARACHI: President of Pakistan, Arif Alvi has said that whenever humanity is faced with a challenge, innovation has... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
NFEH, SPL to launch tree plantation drive KARACHI: The National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH) has joined hands with the Security Papers Ltd (SPL) to... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Violence against women: TI Pakistan concerned at alarming increase KARACHI: The Board of Trustees Transparency International Pakistan held a Board meeting on Tuesday, and expressed... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
‘ESUP Book’ launched KARACHI: English Speaking Union of Pakistan (ESUP) launched “ESUP Book” on its 60th anniversary and the ceremony... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Mark Stroh new US CG in Karachi KARACHI: Mark Stroh assumed his role as the United States Consul General in Karachi on August 21, 2021. A career... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
‘MQM has always fanned ethnic sentiments to create rifts among people’: Imtiaz KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Sheikh on Wednesday said that MQM always provokes ethnic sentiments to create... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Drug addicts: Sindh govt decides to set up 200-bed hospital/rehab centre KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has decided to establish a 200-bedded hospital/centre for... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Regulatory bodies must ensure eradication of quackery: panel ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel Wednesday said that menace of quackery is on the rise due to the negligence of the... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
PD says ‘multiple challenges’ led them to buy costlier LNG ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has admitted that it had faced multiple challenges in spot purchase of LNG, which... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Murad visits offshore islands to monitor development schemes KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah accompanied by the ministers and aides on Wednesday visited offshore... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Tarin seeks more investment in fertiliser sector ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin stated on Wednesday that the government is firmly committed to encourage... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Uganda welcomes first group of Afghan refugees KAMPALA: A flight carrying Afghan evacuees fleeing the Taliban takeover of their country touched down early ... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
G-7 must protect, evacuate journalists and media workers in Afghanistan NEW YORK: As the G-7 leading industrial nations prepare to hold an emergency virtual summit to address the... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Iran’s parliament approves president’s cabinet choices TEHRAN: Iran’s parliament on Wednesday approved almost all new President Ebrahim Raisi’s cabinet choices,... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Delta Air Lines to levy $200 per month fee on unvaccinated workers WASHINGTON: Delta Air Lines in November will start charging unvaccinated workers $200 each month to cover the cost ... Updated 26 Aug, 2021 01:44pm
Biden’s nearly $5trn spending plans win key House vote WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden’s plans to spend nearly $5 trillion to change the world’s largest economy... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
MoU inked to help overseas Pakistanis getting domestic driving licences ISLAMABAD: In order to facilitate the overseas Pakistanis, National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) and Overseas... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Board of Investment launches 7th Reform Action Plan ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BoI) in collaboration with the World Bank Group launched 7th Reform Action Plan,... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Book building process of Air Link Communication begins on 30th KARACHI: Air Link Communication Limited’s book building process is scheduled on August 30 and 31, 2021 with which... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Pakistani embassy rejects HRW’s claim WASHINGTON: A spokesperson of the Pakistani Embassy has brushed aside a report by Human Rights Watch (HRW), a New... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
KP Water Resource Commission becomes functional PESHAWAR: The Water Resource Commission (WRC) constituted by the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
PIA to operate UAE charter flights from 28th KARACHI: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has decided to operate charter flights for United Arab Emirates (UAE)... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
‘Media Core Group’ notified to defend ‘Naya Pakistan’ slogans LAHORE: A few weeks after his reappointment, Punjab government spokesperson and provincial prisons minister... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (August 25, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (August 26, 2021).... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Another SAPM bites the dust “Another special assistant to the prime minister bites the dust…” “Ah ha! So another position vacant on... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
20 years after Twin Towers fell, US comes full circle The sky was a peaceful blue and America looked at the pinnacle of power, the Soviet Union defeated and predictions... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Response to Covid-19 challenge: a lab deserves immense praise The genetic code of an organism is a collection of all the characteristics it possesses. If we were to draw... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
The wages of wage In the International Labour Organization’s (ILO’s) architecture, the three social partners—workers, employers... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Letters Irrational reluctance It is heartening to note that the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has announced that unvaccinated ... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Two cops martyred in Thatta THATTA: Two policemen were martyred and four injured in firing of armed men over property dispute here on ... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
‘Pakistan amongst 10 most vulnerable countries of climate change’ LAHORE: “Pakistan ranks amongst the 10 most vulnerable countries to the effects of climate change, even though it... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
RLNG-based power plants: CCoE to help settle Nepra-PD dispute ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) is to decide the chronic dispute between Power Division and... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Stocks Banking stocks lift Toronto index TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index hit a record high on Wednesday as upbeat quarterly results from Royal Bank... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Stocks Nikkei edges down TOKYO: Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei index closed marginally lower on Wednesday as late profit-taking erased early... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Stocks China shares end higher SHANGHAI: China shares finished higher on Wednesday after China’s central bank boosted short-term funding to ease... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Stocks Most major Gulf bourses fall; oil lifts Saudi stocks DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday, after weak economic data from Germany,... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Stocks Early trade: Nasdaq scales new peak; Fed caution keeps S&P 500, Dow muted NEW YORK: Technology stocks nudged the Nasdaq to a record high on Wednesday, while a fall in healthcare shares and... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Stocks European stocks end flat LONDON: European stocks ended unchanged on Wednesday as losses in Italian utilities outweighed gains in travel and... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Stocks FTSE 100 supported by financial, travel stocks LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 rose on Wednesday, lifted by gains in financial and travel-related stocks, while... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
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 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,231.5603 ... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 25, 2021). ========================... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 25, 2021). ========================... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (August 25, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (August 25, 2021).... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
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 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (August 25,... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
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 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates PSX sees further drawdown: BRIndex100 extends losses KARACHI: Despite foreign buying, Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a bearish trend due to selling, mainly... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Energy Oil rises on US fuel demand, extends rally NEW YORK: Oil prices rose about 1% on Wednesday, extending gains for a third session, after US government data ... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Energy Asia fuel oil: Cash premiums retreat, Fujairah inventories sink to 5-month low SINGAPORE: Cash premiums for cargoes of 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) and 380-cst high-sulphur fuel oil... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Energy Asia gasoline crack edges higher SHANGHAI: Asia’s gasoline crack edged higher on Wednesday for a second straight session as a decline in the US... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Energy US natgas futures ease on forecasts for less hot weather CHICAGO: US natural gas futures eased on Wednesday on forecasts for less hot weather over the next two weeks than... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 139,807 tonnes of cargo comprising 109,772 tonnes of import cargo and 30,035... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Energy LESCO faces acute shortage of meters, transformers LAHORE: Despite noticing the situation by the Board of Directors, the Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) is... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (August 25, 2021)... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (August 25, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (August 25, 2021).... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (August 25, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (August 25, 2021).... Published 26 Aug, 2021 04:52am
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