Tarin describes food inflation as 'major' challenge Finance minister says every possible effort is being made to tackle the problem Updated 10 Sep, 2021 02:00pm
IMF for more cautious approach to structural reforms Independent Evaluation Office assesses how well IMF-supported programmes have helped to sustain economic growth Updated 10 Sep, 2021 10:04am
ECC approves tender to import of wheat Islamabad: A meeting of the Economic Coordination (ECC) of the cabinet has approved the tender for import of 120,000... Updated 10 Sep, 2021 10:59am
Utility Stores: Only Ehsaas beneficiaries may get targeted-subsidy The government plans to link the national identity card/Ehsaas card of the beneficiaries with the Utility Stores Updated 10 Sep, 2021 09:54am
KE's BQPS-III project: Khusro reviews progress 900MW plant is being built at an estimated cost of around USD 650 million to generate clean and reliable energy for Karachi Updated 10 Sep, 2021 09:58am
KKHPP tenders: Wapda allows Power China to join in Islamabad: The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has reportedly allowed Power China to participate in ... Updated 10 Sep, 2021 09:46am
Sherry asks why govt ‘hiding’ draft PMDA bill ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has urged the federal government to share the draft of the Pakistan Media... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Ehsaas ‘field’ conference held ISLAMABAD: Ehsaas field conference was held with all field teams of Ehsaas. Senator Dr Sania Nishtar, SAPM, chaired... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
ITP issues 10,566 fine tickets to motorists ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has issued 10,566 fine tickets over four major violations to motorists... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Companies FrieslandCampina to set up solar park on 15 acres of land LAHORE: FrieslandCampina, formerly known as Engro foods, is going to set up a solar park on 15 acres of land with a... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
PM directed to establish Special Technology Zone in Gilgit ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday directed to establish Special Technology Zone in Gilgit for the... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
KWSB: Minister briefed about pace of reforms KARACHI: An important meeting was held under the chairmanship of Sindh Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Lawyers go on strike against elevation of ‘junior’ judges to SC KARACHI: Lawyers on Thursday went on strike and boycotted court proceedings against the appointment of junior judges... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Covid-19 claims 16 more lives, infects another 976 KARACHI: As many as 16 more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 7,089 and 976 new cases... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Locusts still a threat in Sindh HYDERABAD: Locusts is still a threat in Sindh. In the past, locusts have damaged crops more than 2 Lac acres in most... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Upcoming policy: There will be incentives for refineries: experts KARACHI: The government is planning to table a new refinery policy after a gap of almost 23 years to provide... Updated 10 Sep, 2021 05:04pm
TPL Trakker, Dukan.pk join hands to serve Pakistan KARACHII: TPL Trakker has recently partnered with Dukan.pk in a bid to optimize the operations of e-commerce... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
‘Rs1.5bn premium paid to insurance cos for crops’ insurance’ LAHORE: Expressing satisfaction that the record harvest of wheat, sugarcane and other crops has been achieved in... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Pak Navy promotes three to rank of Vice Admiral KARACHI: Three Rear Commodores of Pakistan Navy have been promoted to the rank of Vice Admiral on Thursday.... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
JI protests against water shortage in Karachi Karachi: The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi staged a sit-in outside the Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KWSB) head... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
FFC delegation visits PSX KARACHI: Fauji Fertilizer Company Limited (FFC) delegation comprising of Company Secretary, Brig Asrat Mahmood ... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
SACM KP, BOIT CEO visit CDI LAHORE: Abdul Karim Tordher, Special Assistant to Chief Minister, KPK along with Hassan Daud Butt, CEO KP BOIT and... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Punjab reports 1,798 new cases of Covid-19 LAHORE: Despite focus on vaccination drive and implementation on Corona SOPs, Punjab has reported 1,798 fresh virus... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
IT, telecom fields: Pakistan, UAE agree to enhance cooperation ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Al-Zaabi called on Federal... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
US and EU to seek harmony on big tech regulation BRUSSELS: Top officials from the EU and US later will this month try to attune their strategies on regulating big... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Northern Ireland unionist leader says Brexit protocol could collapse govt LONDON: The leader of Northern Ireland’s biggest party on Thursday suspended cooperation with Dublin and warned he... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Islamists suffer crushing defeat by liberal parties in Morocco vote RABAT: Morocco’s long-ruling Islamists have suffered a crushing defeat in parliamentary elections to liberal... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Australia will cancel Afghanistan test if women’s cricket banned MELBOURNE: Australia’s cricket board said on Thursday it will scrap a planned test match against the Afghanistan... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Machines not missiles on show at North Korea anniversary parade SEOUL: North Korea put tractor-towed artillery, fire engines and health personnel in orange hazmat suits on show at ... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Iranian, Qatari ministers meet amid Iran-US tensions DUBAI: Iran’s foreign minister met his visiting counterpart from U.S.-allied Qatar on Thursday, state media... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
G7 seeks more progress on global corporate tax reform LONDON: Finance ministers from the Group of Seven rich nations said on Thursday they had to make more progress on ... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
India approves Airbus-Tata deal for military aircraft MUMBAI: European aerospace giant Airbus has clinched a landmark $3 billion deal to make military aircraft for India... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Bill Gates-linked fund buys control of Four Seasons hotels for $2.2bn NEW YORK: Microsoft founder Bill Gates’ investment fund reached a deal to acquire a controlling stake in the ... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Guard holds ‘Hybrid Basmati’ rice awareness field day LAHORE: Guard Agricultural Research & Services (GUARD) has gone into open trial of its ‘Hybrid Basmati’ seed... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Bahria University holds online global conference on ‘Pak-Sino Partnership’ ISLAMABAD: Bahria University Islamabad organised an online international conference on “Pak-Sino Partnership:... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
AGP directed to probe faulty meter reading by power companies ISLAMABAD: As exorbitant electricity bills have made life of the common man miserable, a top parliamentary watchdog,... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Corruption reference: AC defers again indictment of former secy interior, others ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, again deferred indictment of former secretary Interior Shahid Khan... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Protesters block Makran highway against 'illegal' fishing GWADAR: Local people as protest against illegal fishing and other issues at the Makran coast and other issues have... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
84 succumb to Covid-19, 4,062 new cases emerge ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reported 84 deaths by novel coronavirus as the number of positive cases has touched... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Debate on Constitution (Amend) Bill 2021 deferred ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Law and Justice Thursday deferred Constitution (Amendment) Bill, 2021 to amend... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Bilawal seeks to dislodge Punjab CM to make PM 'flee' country RAHIM YAR KHAN: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the political parties,... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Senior journalist Rahimullah Yusufzai passes away PESHAWAR: Senior journalist and renowned expert on Afghan affairs Rahimullah Yousafzai passed away after protracted... Updated 10 Sep, 2021 05:01pm
Elevation of Justice Ayesha not approved by JCP ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), on Thursday, did not approve the elevation of Justice Ayesha... Updated 10 Sep, 2021 05:09pm
Karachi: 4 killed in rain-related incidents KARACHI: At least four people have lost their lives in Karachi as torrential rain wreaked havoc on Wednesday night.... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Ambassador of Iran meets Air Chief ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Islamic Republic of Iran HE Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini called on Air Chief Marshal Zaheer... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
'Geo-economics' policy: Pakistan attaches great importance to greater trade cooperation: Alvi ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that Pakistan attaches great importance to the promotion of trade, business,... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Lawyers protest against 'violation' of seniority principle ISLAMABAD: The legal fraternity, on Thursday, protested across the country and demanded that seniority principle ... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
PTA receives only one bid for auction for NGMS spectrum ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to face a massive blow in realisation of the non-tax revenue of $831.8 million ... Updated 10 Sep, 2021 05:07pm
Minar-i-Pakistan Tiktoker assault case: Physical remand of six suspects extended LAHORE: A city magistrate on Thursday extended physical remand of six suspects in the Minar-i-Pakistan Tiktoker... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A scholarship fund "Hear ye, hear ye, Pakistanis...please be generous - I am setting up a fund, a scholarship fund..." Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Nawaz will come back before year end: Latif LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Mian Javed Latif claimed on Thursday that former prime... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Punjab govt to amend law to boost resources of local govts LAHORE: To increase the resources of local governments, the Punjab government has decided to make an amendment in ... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Pathetic direct tax collection The dismal share of income tax in overall collection of taxes during the last many decades testifies to the lack of... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Dirty air, foreign aid, and climate funds Burning of fossil fuel has had a significant role in exacerbating climate change crisis, the tipping point of which... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Afghans fear for jobs and money after Taliban takeover As a nurse at one of Kabul's main hospitals, Latifa Alizada was the breadwinner for her family, providing for her... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Letters Karachi’s sewerage/drainage issues — I Even generally lighter spells of rain this year have flooded many areas of Karachi and the authorities are helpless... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Residential areas: SEPA to collect illegal industries’ data KARACHI: In view of the recent fire incident at a factory near a residential area in Korangi Karachi, the Sindh... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Nadra launches contactless biometric verification services for banking ISLAMABAD: Capitalizing on technical advancements, and as per the request of SBP, NADRA has launched latest... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Afghan political settlement: FMs of neighbouring countries hold video conference ISLAMABAD: The six neighbouring countries of Afghanistan –Pakistan, China, Iran, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
PIBT contributes Rs5.8bn to govt kitty in FY21 KARACHI: Pakistan International Bulk Terminal (PIBT) has contributed Rs 5.8 billion in FY2020-21 to the national... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Stocks European stocks pare losses LONDON: Euro zone stocks bounced off session lows to end little changed on Thursday after the European Central Bank... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Stocks China tech stocks fall on gaming crackdown SHANGHAI: China stocks are mixed on Thursday, with technology shares dropping on Beijing’s fresh crackdown on... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Stocks Abu Dhabi bourse hits record high; Saudi snaps 5-day rally DUBAI: Abu Dhabi stocks closed at an all-time high on Thursday, buoyed by a jump in First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), ... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Stocks Wall Street holds ground as jobless claims fall to near 18-month low NEW YORK: Wall Street indexes held steady on Thursday as weekly jobless claims fell to a near 18-month low, allaying... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Stocks Tokyo shares close lower TOKYO: Tokyo’s benchmark Nikkei index closed lower Thursday, snapping an eight-day winning streak as investors... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Stocks FTSE 100 records worst session in 3 weeks LONDON: Britain’s export-heavy FTSE 100 ended lower on Thursday weighed by a strengthening pound and concerns over... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Over Rs300m non-duty paid cigarettes seized ISLAMABAD: Inland Revenue Enforcement Network (IREN) squads of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), in a... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
DISCOs: Govt mulling changing regulation mechanism LAHORE: In order to encourage competition, the federal government is mulling changing the pattern of the power... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (September 9, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (September 10, 2021).... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
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 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (September 9, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (September 9, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 9, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (September 9, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,222.6816... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 9, 2021). ========================... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 9, 2021). ========================... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (September 9, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (September 9, 2021).... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
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 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Rates LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (September 9,... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
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 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Rates State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Rates KSE-100 Index rebounds: BRIndex100 keeps falling KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a mixed trend due to absence of positive triggers and lack of... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Cotton & Textile ICE cotton dips as traders await USDA reports NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures eased on Thursday ahead of a monthly supply and demand report, with some traders... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Energy Oil dips on China plan to tap reserves, small US crude draw NEW YORK: Oil prices eased on Thursday on China’s plan to release state oil reserves to reduce pressure on ... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Energy India pauses rebound in fuel consumption in Aug BENGALURU: India’s fuel consumption fell in August, government data showed on Thursday, as monsoon rains and... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Energy Asia Fuel Oil: Markets ease as Singapore inventories jump despite low net imports SINGAPORE: Asia’s residual fuel markets eased on Thursday with cash premiums, time spreads and refining margins ... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Energy US natgas futures ease from 7-year high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased on Thursday on forecasts for less hot weather and lower demand over the next... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 120,050 tonnes of cargo comprising 95,363 tonnes of import cargo and 24,687... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Energy Asia’s gasoline crack cuts some losses; naphtha gains Asia NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline crack pared some losses on Thursday as data showed rise in India’s monthly... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (September 8, 2021).... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Cotton & Textile No respite in falling trend on cotton market KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Thursday decreased the spot rate by Rs 200 per... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (September 9, 2021)... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (September 9, 2021). ======================================= ... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (September 9, 2021).... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (September 9, 2021). ======================== Bid ... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (September 9, 2021).... Published 10 Sep, 2021 04:41am
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