Exporters: Govt decides to reduce port charges by half Islamabad: The federal government on Tuesday said that number of reservations of the United Kingdom on Pakistan's... Updated 08 Sep, 2021 11:09am
Energy sector circular debt: Govt irked by 'twisted' facts, figures Shaukat Tarin says he will talk to SBP governor as the need is to release disaggregated figures of public debt Updated 08 Sep, 2021 11:03am
Volatile global energy prices: Tarin asks MoE to adopt 'forward planning' Finance minister stresses upon exploring cost-effective options such as renewable sources of energy for a sustainable energy equation Updated 08 Sep, 2021 11:01am
Overseas Pakistanis: PM identifies major hurdle to investment Says lingering litigation, particularly in cases of land grabbing, was a big hurdle Updated 08 Sep, 2021 09:10am
PSDP: Release of Rs392.686bn authorised in less than three months ISLAMABAD: The federal government authorised the release of Rs392.686 billion (43.6 percent of total budgeted amount... Updated 08 Sep, 2021 11:00am
FY21 exports stand at $27.209bn: FBR Data reveals 15,648 companies exported in 2020-21 compared to 14,747 in 2019-20 Updated 08 Sep, 2021 10:24am
Indian police videos of Geelani's funeral stir fresh anger Occupied Srinagar: Indian forces maintained an armed guard around the grave of Syed Ali Geelani on Tuesday, amid... Updated 08 Sep, 2021 09:03am
Taliban veteran Akhund named head of new govt Zabihullah Mujahid names Abdul Ghani Baradar as one of two deputy leaders Updated 08 Sep, 2021 09:56am
Taliban fire in air to scatter protesters Kabul: Taliban gunmen fired in the air on Tuesday to scatter protesters in the Afghan capital Kabul, witnesses said.... Updated 08 Sep, 2021 10:01am
UN ramps up Afghan aid appeal United Nations has appealed for almost $200 million in extra funding for life-saving aid in Afghanistan Updated 08 Sep, 2021 09:05am
Rates PSX sheds more weight: BRIndex100 stays bearish KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed another bearish trend and closed on negative note due to... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:33am
El Salvador's world-first adoption of bitcoin hits snags SAN SALVADOR: El Salvador on Tuesday became the first country to adopt bitcoin as legal tender, although it suffered... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:31am
Sundar, Lasbela industrial estates may get concessional tariff ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to extend concessional tariff to eligible consumers of Sundar Industrial Estate... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:30am
Lt-Gen Sahir made Commander Rawalpindi Corps RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Army Tuesday announced a major reshuffle in its top brass, the Inter-Services Public Relations... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:17am
Procedural issues mar SAB transfer to new ministry ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government is still unclear how to transfer Sugar Advisory Board (SAB) to a new Ministry from... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:17am
Premier heartcare facility not getting sufficient funding: FPCCI chief KARACHI: Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
AJK PM says job creation his govt's top priority LAHORE: Prime Minister of Azad Kashmir Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi and Governor Punjab Chaudhary Muhammad Sarwar said... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
'Record' legislative work carried out by Punjab PA: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Tuesday that record legislation has been made by the ... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Punjab: Covid-19 positivity rate reaches 7.28pc LAHORE: With overall corona positivity rate of 7.28 percent in the province, as many as 30 more deaths and 1,848... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Scotland’s leader vows independence referendum by end of 2023 EDINBURGH: Scotland’s power-sharing government on Tuesday pledged to hold a new referendum on independence by the... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Blinken says Taliban promise to let Afghans out amid flight concerns DOHA: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday that the Taliban had recommitted to letting Afghans leave, ... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Governance structures in Afghanistan: Experts call for effective UN role KARACHI: A webinar was recently held discussing the US withdrawal from Afghanistan and the geopolitical implications... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
SHC rejects plea of sacked employees of SSGC KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) Tuesday rejected the plea of the sacked employees of Sui Southern Gas Company ... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Sindh govt allocates land for establishment of two new graveyards in Karachi KARACHI: The Sindh government on Tuesday approved a Sindh Manzil Sukoon Authority Bill 2021 to establish new... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
S Korean CG visits SU’s ‘Area Study Centre’ HYDERABAD: Consul General of Republic of Korea in Karachi Kim Haksung visited Sindh University’s Area Study ... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Zong 4G partners with Sehat Kahani on free e-consultation Karachi: Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading cellular and digital services provider, has joined forces with one of the ... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Degree programmes: Senate body slams HEC for not acting against ‘illegal institutions’ ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training, National Heritage and Culture... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (September 7, 2021) and the forecast for Wednesday (September 8, 2021).... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
PPP KP stages rally in support of Khurshid Shah PESHAWAR: Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tuesday staged protest demo for the release of senior... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Rains, thunderstorm with gusty winds likely from today KARACHI: The city is likely to receive rain, thunderstorm with gusty winds from Wednesday (today) until September ... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Petition referred to LHC CJ LAHORE: Justice Farooq Haider of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday referred a petition to Chief Justice filed against... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
PPDWP approves eight more development schemes LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved eight development schemes of various sectors with ... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Non-sharing of PMDA draft bill irks Senate panel ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Information Chairman Senator Faisal Javed of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Sindh bans entry of unvaccinated students over 17 years of age KARACHI: In a bid to increase vaccination rate in the province, Government of Sindh has banned entry of unvaccinated... Updated 08 Sep, 2021 01:23pm
Country reports 98 more deaths: NCOC ISLAMABAD: The country has reported another 98 deaths from the Covid-19 in last 24 hours, taking the nationwide ... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
US, Pakistani, German navies conduct passing exercise KARACHI: The US, Pakistani, and German navies conducted a tri-lateral passing exercise in the Arabian Sea to... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Romanian FM, Qureshi discuss Afghan situation ISLAMABAD: Romanian Foreign Minister Bogdan Aurescu, on Tuesday, telephoned Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi ... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
NAB cases aimed at changing loyalties of politicians: Khaqan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Cantonment Boards' polls: PML-N leader alleges pre-poll rigging LAHORE: Raising allegations of pre-poll rigging on the PTI leadership in the elections of Cantonment boards ... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
SC asks whether anti-terrorism law also applies to clash between two parties ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, expressing annoyance over prosecutor general Punjab, questioned whether the provisions... Updated 08 Sep, 2021 01:28pm
Hashoo Group collaborates with Sheffield Hallam University & Business School ISLAMABAD: Hashoo Group is launching a professional tourism and hospitality management school in partnership with... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
First 'Safar' tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The new Islamic month of Safar-ul-Muzaffar will commence from Thursday (September 9) as the new crescent... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi's message: Navy Day a glorious reminiscence of our nation's history KARACHI: 8th September, the Navy Day is a glorious reminiscence of our nation's history celebrated every year to... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Partly Facetious: The Sheikha "Our very own Sheikha says that the Taliban have pledged to ensure that Afghan soil will not be used to launch ... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Import of ‘stolen’ vehicles: FBR accused of running illegal ‘scheme’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has unearthed an illegal scheme being run by the Federal Board of Revenue... Updated 08 Sep, 2021 01:30pm
Mian Asad made secretary Economic Affairs Division ISLAMABAD: The government has appointed Mian Asad Hayaud Din, a BS-22 officer of Pakistan Administrative Services, ... Updated 08 Sep, 2021 02:10pm
Over 500 FC men to guard ‘Khatme Nabuwwat Conference’ LAHORE: More than 500 Frontier Constabulary (FC) personnel, including three Sub-Divisional Police Officers (SDPOs),... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Punjab gets 7th IG in PTI’s ongoing tenure LAHORE: Considering recommendations of Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar for a reshuffle in Punjab bureaucracy, the... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Senate body irked by ‘wrong’ reply from Pak-PWD ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works has formed a subcommittee over incorrect... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Stranded cargo ship salvaged KARACHI: The cargo ship which ran aground and stuck off Karachi beach finally started floating again in deep sea on... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
NA body chief censures govt over proposed media law ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee chairman and senior Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Body to work out mechanism: Sindh govt decides to devolve property tax collection to KMC, DMCs KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali shah Tuesday decided to devolve collection of property tax to the... Updated 08 Sep, 2021 02:44pm
Exhausted and abandoned: why Afghanistan’s army collapsed When the Taliban swept into Kabul last month, capturing Afghanistan’s capital without a fight, the sheer speed of... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Oil refining policy: a refined approach needed New Oil Refinery Policy (NORP) is at an advanced stage of processing and approval. There are some risks and issues ... Updated 08 Sep, 2021 11:21pm
De-dollarisation can pick up speed A new humanitarian crisis could be imminent in Afghanistan, as the World Food Programme of the United Nations has... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Letters Taliban take over Panjshir Valley too Taliban have finally hoisted the flag of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan on the governor's office in the Panjshir... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Stocks Wall Street falls on worries over slowing economic recovery NEW YORK: The Dow Jones and S&P 500 fell on Tuesday, as worries over the slowing pace of economic recovery... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Stocks Healthcare, financials stocks drag FTSE 100 lower LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 index ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by healthcare stocks and brokerages, while DS... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Stocks Abu Dhabi outperforms Gulf peers, Saudi index near 14-year high DUBAI: Abu Dhabi’s stock market outperformed its Gulf peers on Tuesday, driven by a bounce in telecoms giant... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
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 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 7, 2021). ======================== Offer price... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 7, 2021). ======================== Offer price... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (September 7, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (September 7, 2021).... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
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 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Rates LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (September 7,... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
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 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Rates State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Taxes FBR to notify licensed IT service providers soon ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued Rules for licensing of IT Service Providers, rendering IT... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Taxes Prize scheme: FBR following in the footsteps of Punjab govt LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has copied the prize scheme of the Punjab government to allure taxpayers... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Energy ‘New technology’ to reduce power consumption by 40-60pc: Faraz ISLAMABAD: Science and Technology Minister Shibli Faraz, on Tuesday, claimed that the government was working to... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Energy Nepra imposes Rs28m fine on Sepco ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has imposed a fine of Rs 28 million on Sukkur... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Energy FESCO region starts annual maintenance programme FAISALABAD: On special directives of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO)... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
The Mastung attack EDITORIAL: There has been a very clear uptick in terrorist incidents in Balochistan ever since the Taliban’s ... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
The way forward EDITORIAL: Pakistan has been focusing on revenue generation, inclusive of reforming the Federal Board of Revenue... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
China’s economy gets welcome boost from surprisingly strong Aug exports BEIJING: China’s exports unexpectedly grew at a faster pace in August thanks to solid global demand, helping take... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Commodities China Aug iron ore imports rise BEIJING: China’s iron ore imports in August rose for the first time in five months, increasing 10.1% over July,... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Energy Asia Fuel Oil: 180-cst HSFO cash premium jumps SINGAPORE: Tight supply and strong demand pushed Asian cash premiums for cargoes of 180-cst high-sulphur fuel oil... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Commodities Coking coal closing in on record after China’s ban on Australia imports LAUNCESTON, (Australia): While the price of iron ore is slumping in Asia, that of coking coal is heading in the... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Energy Asia’s naphtha crack eases on weak demand outlook NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha crack eased on Tuesday as expectations of a contraction in monthly inflows into the... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Energy US natgas slips on milder weather view NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slipped on Tuesday as forecasts projected milder weather and energy firms continued... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Commodities Australia lifts wheat forecast CANBERRA: Australian farmers are on course to harvest a near record amount of wheat this season, the country’s... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 179,611 tonnes of cargo comprising 139,112 tonnes of import cargo and 40,499... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 4.863 ... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (September 7, 2021).... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Cotton & Textile Stable trend on cotton market KARACHI: The local market on Tuesday remained bearish and trading volume remained satisfactory. The spot rate... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Cotton & Textile Shortage of cotton, yarn: PYMA seeks duty-free import from Turkey, India, Uzbekistan KARACHI: Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA), has appealed Prime Minister Imran Khan to take steps to reduce... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE 06:00:00 TARGET 06:25:00 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30:00 TARGET 06:55:00 HEADLINE NEWS 07:00:00 SAWAL HAI PAKISTAN KA ... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (September 7, 2021)... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (September 7, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (September 7, 2021).... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (September 7, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (September 7, 2021).... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Rates THE RUPEE: Well below 168 in open market KARACHI: On Tuesday, PKR went down by more than a rupee against Euro in open market touching the 200 figure. It also... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (September 7, 2021).... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (September 7, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Sep, 2021 04:06am