Cotton production target revised downward Cotton Crop Assessment Committee revises cotton production target by 19.5 percent, from 10.5 million bales set for 2021-22 to 8.46 million bales Updated 02 Sep, 2021 10:00am
Over 26,000 US, NATO forces’ personnel: Around 450 planes land, take off Military and special commercial planes have been using Islamabad airport as a stopover before leaving for their respective countries Updated 02 Sep, 2021 09:55am
Nepra agrees to allow Discos Rs1.38/unit hike The cumulative financial impact of Rs 1.37 per unit has been calculated at Rs 21 billion Updated 02 Sep, 2021 10:25am
‘Suez Canal on rails’ — Egypt signs $4.5bn high-speed rail deal CAIRO: Egypt has signed a $4.45 billion deal for a high-speed electric rail line to link its Red Sea and... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:34am
Aug CPI up 8.4pc YoY The National Consumer Price Index for August 2021 increased by 0.58 percent Updated 02 Sep, 2021 10:46am
Govt steps up oil and gas imports SINGAPORE/ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has stepped up its oil and gas imports this year from last year as demand from its... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:33am
August trade deficit widens massive 133pc YoY Imports of first two months (July-August) of 2021-22 reach $11.911 billion Updated 03 Sep, 2021 12:28am
Methodology for strategic projects: PD asked to consult provinces Cabinet Committee on Energy directs Power Division to hold consultations under National Electricity Plan within two months Updated 02 Sep, 2021 11:14am
LNG import scam: cross-examination of witness begins ISLAMABAD: The counsel for former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi initiated cross-examination of a witness... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Removal of employees: SHC issues notice to MoP secy, SSGCL MD KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday issued notices to Secretary Ministry of Petroleum and Managing Director... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
PPP will form next govt, claims Bilawal GHOTKI: Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Wednesday that his party wants poor... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Govt urged to set up SEZs at Torkhum, Chaman KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Covid-19: 14 new deaths, 1,263 fresh cases reported KARACHI: As many as 14 more patients of Corona virus died overnight lifting the death toll to 6,924 and 1,263 new... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
IoBM becomes academic strategic partner for INFOSEC 2021 KARACHI: The Institute of Business Management (IoBM), Karachi has become an Academic Strategic Partner for the 13th... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
PTI leader accuses Sindh govt of neglecting Karachi KARACHI: The Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh on Wednesday reproached PPP government ... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
US CG partners with District Agri HQ Lasbela to hold seminar KARACHI: The US Consulate General in Karachi partnered with the District Agriculture Headquarter at Lasbela to host ... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
APNS condoles death KARACHI: Sarmad Ali, President and Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers ... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Gutter Bagheecha: Park will be constructed on 162 acres of land: Wahab KARACHI: Administrator Karachi and Sindh government Spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday said that a park... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
The Netherlands too for an all-inclusive govt in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Netherlands, on Wednesday emphasised the need for formation of an inclusive government ... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Taha Aziz joins Utility Stores Corporation as MD ISLAMABAD: Syed Taha Aziz Magrabi has joined Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan as the Managing Director. He... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
US hails Pak support in pullout from Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: The US embassy in Pakistan on Wednesday appreciated Pakistan’s support and assistance in the evacuation... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
PPP Central Punjab: Bilawal notifies Raja Pervaiz Ashraf as president LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto has notified Raja Pervaiz Ashraf as President of PPP... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Minister for improving mobile networks, internet services ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque, on Wednesday, directed for improving... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Media City building rent: PAC panel orders probe into Rs84.15m malfeasance ISLAMABAD: The secretary, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has been directed to conduct a viable inquiry ... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Europe Putin says US presence in Afghanistan ended in ‘tragedies’ MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said Wednesday that the United States’ 20-year campaign in Afghanistan... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Germany urges Iran to return to nuclear talks ‘as soon as possible’ BERLIN: Germany called on Iran to resume nuclear talks with six world powers “as soon as possible” to revive a... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Middle East Iran says nuclear talks might not resume for 2-3 months TEHRAN: Stalled talks aimed at reviving Iran’s nuclear agreement with world powers will likely not resume for... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Former Biden interpreter left behind in Afghanistan WASHINGTON: An interpreter who helped rescue US President Joe Biden in a 2008 Afghan snowstorm is in hiding after... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Israel says US Afghan withdrawal ‘right’ move, badly done OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s foreign minister said Wednesday the US withdrawal from Afghanistan was “probably ... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Europe Pope says Afghan withdrawal ‘legitimate’ but mistakes Putin remarks for Merkel’s VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis said the West’s withdrawal from Afghanistan was “legitimate” but backed some... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Qatar jet carrying technical team lands in Kabul DOHA: A Qatari aircraft landed in Kabul Wednesday carrying a technical team to discuss the resumption of airport... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
South Asia Taliban grapple with Afghan economy in chaos, humanitarian crisis KABUL: Afghanistan’s new Taliban rulers struggled to keep the country functioning on Wednesday after the final... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
20-member Pak ODI squad announced, ex-captain sidelined LAHORE: Former skipper Sarfaraz Ahmed, batsmen Haris Sohail, Salman Ali Agha and Sohaib Maqsood failed to retain... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Punjab reports 1,602 fresh cases, 39 new deaths LAHORE: Despite Covid-19 vaccination on massive scale, there is no respite in the spread of coronavirus in Punjab, ... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Drug menace: Punjab govt, ANF to take coordinated steps LAHORE: The Punjab government and the Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) will take coordinated steps, to eliminate the drug... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Biometric verification service in KCAA KARACHI: The NADRA e-Sahulat biometric verification service commenced at the head office of Karachi Customs Agents... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
SC extends interim bail of B4U Group’s CEO ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Wednesday extended the interim bail of the chief executive officer (CEO) of B4U Group... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Two crushed to death near Sohrab Goth KARACHI: Two people were crushed to death by a dumper near Sohrab goth, Karachi on Wednesday. As per rescue ... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Energy DGTO grants licence to OMAP KARACHI: The Oil Marketing Association Pakistan (OMAP) has been granted Licence as a Trade Organization by the... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Al-Azizia, Avenfield references: IHC expresses displeasure over late arrival of Maryam ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday expressed displeasure over the late arrival of Maryam Nawaz... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Pakistan Media Development Authority: PML-N decides to form joint opposition committee ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to form a committee of the joint opposition to stop... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
CBs’ elections: PML-N furnishes to CEC ‘evidence of pre-poll rigging’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), on Wednesday, submitted with the Election Commission of ... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
3,559 fresh Covid-19 cases reported: NCOC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Wednesday, reported 3,559 Covid-19 cases after carrying out a total 53,637 tests countrywide... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Pakistani, Canadian FMs discuss Afghanistan situation ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Canadian counterpart Marc Garneau, on Wednesday, exchanged... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Anti-rape bill: Senate panel proposes various amendments ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice Wednesday recommended various amendments to “The... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
JI to observe ‘Youm-e-Tashakur’ LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami will mark on Friday as “Youm-e-Tashakur and Dua- Day Prayer and Thankfulness” on defeat... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: It’s on a need to know basis “Hello, hello may I speak to the Managing Director?” “This is his principal secretary Sheila D’Souza, what... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Afghanistan situation: Senate body demands joint sitting of parliament ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs, on Wednesday, demanded a joint sitting of the ... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Journalists’ harassment case: IHC asks why proceedings may not be initiated against FIA official ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the Additional Attorney General to submit a report explaining why... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Maryam says no reconciliation with PTI govt possible ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz has ruled out possibility of any... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Tarbela Dam fills up to maximum conservation level ISLAMABAD: One of the country’s biggest water reservoirs i.e. Tarbela Dam has filled to its maximum conservation... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Pakistan gets $120m from WB for Green Stimulus project ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received $120 million from World Bank for Green Stimulus project, to be launched by Prime... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Senator Ejaz rejects Saad’s allegations LAHORE: Senator Ejaz Ahmad Chaudhry, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Parliamentary Leader in the Senate, has rejected... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
SECP warns public against investing in fraudulent schemes ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) warns the general public against investing in... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Oil-rich Gulf faces prospect of unlivable heat as planet warms Gulf cities such as Dubai are known for their scorching summers, but experts warn climate change could soon make... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
The American deep state Like a volcano, Afghanistan is on the boil again. Wrong. Volcanoes have a long period of dormancy – 20, 40, 50... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Events in Afghanistan The current Afghan situation is to be seen on a bigger canvas not limited to events after the Soviet invasion in... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Letters What’s an embittered India’s game-plan? India has now formally announced its contacts with the de facto rulers of Afghanistan, the Taliban. That India had... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
PM to perform ground-breaking of Sialkot-Kharian Motorway today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will perform ground-breaking ceremony of Sialkot-Kharian Motorway, on Thursday... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Women entrepreneurs: TDAP holds webinar on digital marketing KARACHI: TDAP organized a webinar on digital marketing for women entrepreneurs. More than 70 women entrepreneurs,... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Salaam Takaful initiates MTO programme for seminary graduates KARACHI: Salaam Takaful Limited, the largest dedicated general takaful operator and the only Shariah-compliant insur... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
MoU signed: ITMinds to provide back office accounting services to InfraZamin KARACHI: InfraZamin Pakistan Limited (InfraZamin) and ITMinds Limited (ITMinds), a wholly owned subsidiary of ... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
KP CM performs groundbreakings of three projects in Swat PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Wednesday performed ground breaking of three important development projects ... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Minister vows to help solve problems of businessmen LAHORE: A delegation led by Mian Shafi Anis Sheikh, Vice President, Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry called ... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Next polls will be held through EVMs, insists Awan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Advisor on Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar Awan, on Wednesday, said the government was... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
USDA Agri Counsellor visits UVAS LAHORE: The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agriculture Counsellor Christopher Rittgers along with... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
FIR registered against suspects for gang-raping girls in Lahore LAHORE: The Gujjarpura police on Wednesday registered a first information report (FIR) against three nominated and... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
TikToker identifies six accused LAHORE: TikToker Ayesha on Wednesday identified six accused in the Minar-e-Pakistan woman assault case in the... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Petrol sold to unvaccinated individuals: LDA starts monitoring petrol pumps LAHORE: To ensure that petrol is not sold to unvaccinated individuals, the Lahore District Administration has ... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Corruption undermining economic growth, LCCI chief tells NAB LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) President Mian Tariq Misbah has told the National... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Stocks China shares rise as weak economic data raises policy easing hopes SHANGHAI: Chinese shares rose on Wednesday after factory activity data raised hopes of an easing in policy, with... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Stocks Nikkei rises sharply on hopes Suga’s gambit will ease political worries TOKYO: Japanese shares jumped on Wednesday, with the Nikkei hitting a 1-1/2-month high, as investors bet Prime... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Stocks Travel stocks, retailers lift FTSE 100; mid-cap index hits record high LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 ended higher on Wednesday, helped by gains in travel stocks and retailers, while data... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Stocks Tech stocks power Nasdaq to record high; PVH Corp surges NEW YORK: The Nasdaq hit a record high on Wednesday after weaker-than-expected private payrolls raised hopes the... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
1st consignment of Sputnik V vaccine arrives ISLAMABAD: The first consignment of Russian-made COVID-19 vaccine, Sputnik V on Wednesday reached Pakistan.... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Cyber crimes: PTA asked to be vigilant ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has directed Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (September 1, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (September 2, 2021).... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 02 Sep, 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 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (September 1, 2021). ========================== ... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (September 1, 2021).... Published 02 Sep, 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 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Rates LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (September 1,... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
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 02 Sep, 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 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Rates PSX hit by profit-booking: BRIndex100 manages gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday opened on strong positive note with high trading activities, however... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Appointment of judges and suo motu power EDITORIAL: Ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and its principal political opposition may differ on anything under the... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Debt out of control? EDITORIAL: Our external debt and liabilities have increased to 122 billion dollars July-June 2020-21 as per recent... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Cotton & Textile Cotton hits 1-week low on fears over increased supply NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures fell to a one-week trough on Wednesday as traders were concerned over increased supply... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Energy Oil steadies; OPEC+ sticks to gradual output hikes NEW YORK: Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after OPEC and its allies agreed to stick to their existing policy of... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Commodities Copper falls from two-week highs as factory activity slows LONDON: Copper prices fell sharply on Wednesday after data showed that factory activity slowed in August across... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Commodities Gold see-saws in tight range as focus stays on US labour data NEW YORK: Gold traded within a narrow range on Wednesday, as investors largely looked past a slew of US economic... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Zia Mohyeddin gets title of President Emeritus NAPA KARACHI: The eminent founder-President and CEO of the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA), Mr. Zia Mohyeddin... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Energy VLSFO crack nudges higher, HSFO gives up more gains SINGAPORE: Asia’s front-month 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) crack extended gains on Wednesday, inching... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Commodities Iron ore futures plunge on lacklustre demand outlook BEIJING: Chinese iron ore futures plunged more than 8% on Wednesday, pulled down by sluggish spot market while... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 10.756... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am
Energy US natgas futures advance after Ida halts Gulf of Mexico output NEW YORK: US natural gas futures on Wednesday climbed toward a two-and-half year peak scaled earlier this week as ... Published 02 Sep, 2021 04:21am