Wheat and sugar come under the premier spotlight Prime minister directs chief secretaries to take every possible administrative measure to stabilise the prices of essential commodities Updated 31 Aug, 2021 09:21am
Foreign remittances: FBR accepts SBP’s stance ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Monday, accepted the stance of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on... Updated 31 Aug, 2021 09:27am
Leaded petrol runs out of gas, century after first warnings: UN NAIROBI: The use of leaded petrol has been eradicated from the globe, a milestone that will prevent more than 1.2... Published 31 Aug, 2021 05:32am
Dr Ishrat calling it a day today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Advisor on Institutional Reforms and Austerity, Dr. Ishrat Hussain, will attend the... Updated 31 Aug, 2021 09:35am
IMF, govt remain engaged ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan remain engaged to conduct technical and data... Updated 31 Aug, 2021 10:45am
Development budget: Finance Division revises strategy for release of funds ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has revised the strategy for release of funds for development budget for the current... Updated 31 Aug, 2021 10:50am
No sugar import as per ECC decisions: Body formed to fix responsibility ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has constituted an inter-ministerial committee to fix responsibility for... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:50am
External debt, liabilities hit historic high of $122bn KARACHI: Pakistan’s external debt and liabilities continued to grow and reached the historic level of $122 billion... Updated 31 Aug, 2021 09:30am
PSM: PC all set to issue EoI ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission (PC) is all set to issue Expression of Interest (EoI) on Tuesday (today) for... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:41am
SBP enhances investment opportunities for NRPs KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced to enhance investment opportunities for Non-Resident... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:41am
Not a single Afghani given refugee status as yet: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmad said on Monday that Pakistan had not granted refugee... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:40am
US exit will stop IS attacks in Afghanistan: Taliban KABUL: The Taliban's spokesman says the hardline Islamist group will crack down on Islamic State attacks and expects... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:12am
Sindh may receive rain, thunderstorm today KARACHI: Sindh likely to receive rain, thunderstorm from Tuesday (today) till Friday (Sept 03), the Met Office said... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
IBI registers healthy progress: Tarin ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin Monday delivered a keynote address (through a video link) during the Round... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
South Punjab secretariat to be given administrative autonomy: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Monday that the South Punjab Secretariat will be given... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
SAU starts research on disease-free mango plants HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University started research on disease-free mango plants, and in the first phase 1000... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
‘Coronavirus booster shots can help vulnerable’ COPENHAGEN: A COVID-19 booster shot is a way to keep the most vulnerable safe and not a luxury robbing people who... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
EU says bloc should support Afghanistan’s neighbours ROME: The European Union should provide financial support to countries neighbouring Afghanistan to help them manage... Updated 31 Aug, 2021 10:07am
Europe UK police warn climate protesters after landmark bridge blocked LONDON: Police in London on Monday warned activists from Extinction Rebellion they faced arrest after the... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Yemen war victims seek ICC probe into alleged war crimes NICOSIA: London-based lawyers representing victims of Yemen’s ongoing conflict on Monday called for an... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
South Asia Afghanistan’s healthcare system near collapse, aid agencies warn KABUL: Afghanistan’s healthcare system is at risk of collapse, two major aid agencies told Reuters, after foreign... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Europe WHO sounds alarm over rising Covid deaths in Europe COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organization warned Monday that another 236,000 people could die from Covid in Europe ... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Rescue operations underway in Louisiana as Ida death toll expected to rise NEW ORLEANS: Nearly all of Louisiana lost electrical power on Monday after one of the most powerful hurricanes to... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Industry Russian online marketplaces: Webinar held for Pakistani companies KARACHI: The Trade Wing Embassy of Pakistan, Moscow, Russia Federation and Trade Development Authority of Pakistan... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
G-B Council elections: PPP-P seeks applications for party tickets ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples' Party Parliamentarians (PPP-P) has sought applications from aspirants for the party... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
B4U Group CEO granted interim bail ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court granted interim bail to the chief executive officer (CEO) of B4U Group in Mudaraba case... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Qureshi urges envoys to help implement govt's economic agenda ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Monday, instructed Pakistani envoys abroad to make concerted... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
2021: Country records 60 terrorism-related attacks with around 120 casualties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan was subjected to 60 terrorism-related attacks this year with around 120 casualties and a slight... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
PIA transports food, drugs to Mazar-e-Sharif KARACHI: A special flight of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has transported a consignment of food and... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Ban on indoor dining notified for Karachi, Hyderabad KARACHI: Sindh government on Monday issued an amended notification, imposing a ban on indoor dining in Karachi and... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Murder of Noor Mukaddam: Court extends judicial remand of Zahir Jaffer till Sept 6 ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Monday, extended the judicial remand of Zahir Jaffer, the prime suspect in the brutal... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Sanjrani, Suri complete their terms on PIPS BoG ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani and Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri have completed their... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Shehbaz wants free, fair polls, a level playing field KARACHI: PML-N President and National Assembly Opposition Leader Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said that all political... Updated 31 Aug, 2021 07:08pm
Minar-e-Pakistan woman assault case: Petition seeking formation of commission dismissed LHAORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday dismissed a petition of a citizen praying to constitute a commission in... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
PNQP 2021 to be implemented soon to enhance exports: minister PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Senator Shibli Faraz informed that the Pakistan National... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
PASSD, MOFEPT sign MoU to roll out Ehsaas Education Stipends initiative ISLAMABAD: Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Division (PASSD) as well Ministry of Federal Education and... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Dubai EXPO-2020: Committee approves proposals for participation LAHORE: The second meeting of the steering committee chaired by Provincial Minister for Industries & Trade Mian... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Bilawal steps up criticism of PTI govt SUKKUR: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday said that the Pakistan... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Police to set up 'Anti-Women Harassment and Violence Cells' across Punjab LAHORE: In the wake of recent harassment and assault cases against women, the Punjab police have decided to set up... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
President to address joint sitting of Parliament on Sept 13 ISLAMABAD: A joint sitting of Parliament will be convened on September 13, 2021 for the address of the president of... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Govt to launch Emergency Helpline 911: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said the government would launch the Universal Pakistan Emergency... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Challenges of irregular migration: Denmark signs agreement with IOM ISLAMABAD: Government of Denmark signed a DKK 10 million partnership agreements with the International Organization... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
NCOC allows 25pc crowds for NZ matches LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Monday announced that the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) have... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
SC summons FIA DG in harassment of journalists' case ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court summoned the director general Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) along with complete... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Corona positivity rate in Punjab soars to 7.10pc LAHORE: While there is no let up in the spread of coronavirus, the overall positivity rate of virus in Punjab ... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
PDM should revisit 'negative' approach to politics, says Buzdar LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) alliance has... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Govt should explain why NATO people staying in Pakistan: JI LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has reiterated that the government should inform the masses that why ... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
South City Hospital takes onboard Dr Younus Hanif Lodhi KARACHI: South City Hospital welcomes onboard international Spine Specialist, Dr Younus Hanif Lodhi, as its... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Climate hazards: ‘Climate change becomes everyone’s business,’ says Shamshad ISLAMABAD: A coalition for Pakistan’s private sector has been launched by the Pakistan Environment Trust, where... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Alvi for strong linkage between universities, banking industry KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday advised the banks to develop links with universities for nurturing the... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Ahead of Dubai Expo: Book on ‘UAE Business Essentials’ being launched on Sep 7 DUBAI: With Expo 2020 kicking off on October 1, 2021 and with 191 countries participating, the world’s attention,... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
41 succumb to Covid-19, 1,013 new cases emerge KARACHI: As many as 41 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 6,875 and 1,013 new... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
JI announces to start protest drive against water shortage KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Monday announced to start a strong protest drive against water shortage in... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Korangi factory fire: SHC urged to order judicial inquiry KARACHI: A constitutional petition was filed in Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday, seeking a judicial inquiry into ... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Growth of provincial economies The previous two articles had presented estimates of the size of the four provincial economies and the economic... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
On the right to be weird In my previous avatar as an instructor of journalism at IBA, I would begin every first lecture with a discussion on... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
US grapples with Covid-era bus driver shortage as schools reopen It's back to school time in America after a year of remote learning, but forget about the iconic yellow school bus:... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Letters Sindh versus Islamabad A war of words between the Sindh government and federal government has intensified in recent days. The federal... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
'Increase in deaths due to NCDs in country worrisome' KARACHI: Pakistan National Heart Association (PANAH) General Secretary and Director Operations Sana Ullah Ghumman ... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
SGs, TSGs: Procedure for allocation of extra budget revised ISLAMABAD: The procedure for allocation of additional budget through supplementary grants (SGs) and technical... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
15 C-category countries: CAA issues fresh travel advisory KARACHI: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Monday issued a fresh travel advisory, maintaining restrictions on... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Winder Dam to be completed in 4 years ISLAMABAD: Winder Dam project would be completed in 4 years costing Rs.13 billion in Lasbela district of ... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
9th grade to 12th grade: 1.4m students to be vaccinated in Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechoho and Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Shah chaired an... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
PMA condoles deaths, seeks insurance cover for all workers KARACHI: Pakistan Medical Association Centre said on Monday that incidents of fire and blazes happen in factories... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Radioactive material in India: Pakistan concerned at theft and illicit sale ISLAMABAD: Pakistan noted with serious concern yet another report of theft and illicit sale of radioactive material... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
DC Hyderabad for cent percent vaccination of people HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Mohammad Abbas Baloch said that fourth wave of coronavirus is very... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Pre-arrest bail allowed to MPA LAHORE: A sessions court on Monday allowed pre-arrest bail to Member Punjab Assembly (MPA) Khuram Sohail Leghari of... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The fault isn't with politicians... "There is one thing that The Khan administration continues, which irked me ... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Corona vaccination: CS orders extension of door-to-door campaign throughout Punjab LAHORE: Punjab government has decided to extend door to door corona vaccination campaign in all districts across the... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
G-B govt, PPAF sign MoU KARACHI: Planning and Development Department (P&DD), Government of Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B), and Pakistan Poverty... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Ehsaas programme one of the best initiatives of PM: Elahi LAHORE: Terming the “Ehsaas Programme” as one of the best initiatives of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Speaker... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
ADB to set up Rs20bn wastewater treatment plant in Faisalabad FAISALABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has decided to set up a wastewater treatment plant in the eastern part... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (August 30, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (August 31, 2021).... Published 31 Aug, 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 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Rates KSE-100 Index advances: BRIndex100 climbs KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on a strong positive note with healthy... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 344,340 tonnes of cargo comprising 227,740 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Stocks Japanese stocks end higher on Wall St gains TOKYO: Japanese stocks closed higher on Monday, catching the tailwind from a bounce on Wall Street after US Federal... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Stocks Hong Kong shares rise after dovish Fed talks SHANGHAI: Hong Kong shares rose on Monday after US Federal Reserve chief Jerome Powell struck a dovish tone at the... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses follow global shares higher DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf settled higher on Monday, building on gains from the previous session as... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Stocks Technology stocks lift Wall Street as taper fears ease NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq hit record highs on Monday as technology stocks jumped after the Federal... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Stocks Indian shares end at record highs BENGALURU: Indian shares ended at record highs on Monday, led by gains in telecom firm Bharti Airtel and bank ... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Stocks European stocks close flat LONDON: European stocks ended flat on Monday as a British holiday made for languid trade, but were set for strong... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (August 30, 2021).... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Rates THE RUPEE: PKR declines KARACHI: PKR started the week by going down against USD in both interbank and open markets. It also went down ... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (August 30, 2021).... Published 31 Aug, 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 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (August 30, 2021).... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (August 30, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (August 30, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (August 30, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 30, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (August 30, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,582.8155... Published 31 Aug, 2021 04:03am