PSM attracts investor interest; revival in sight Investment companies from China, Russia, and Korea show keen interest in investing in Pakistan Steel Mills due to its sheer potential Updated 16 Sep, 2021 09:20am
RLNG allocation to fertiliser plants approved by ECC Islamabad: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved allocation of 70 MMcfd... Updated 16 Sep, 2021 11:12am
VSS, GHS schemes for PMC employees approved by Cabinet Islamabad: The Federal Cabinet has approved Voluntary Severance Scheme (VSS) and Compulsory Golden Handshake Scheme... Updated 16 Sep, 2021 04:20pm
Govt’s determined price: CSs directed to resume daily wheat release ISLAMABAD: The National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC), on Wednesday, directed the provincial chief secretaries ... Updated 16 Sep, 2021 10:02am
Massive hike in POL products’ prices The new price of petrol is Rs123.30 per litre, while cost of supply of Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has increased to Rs95.41 litre Updated 16 Sep, 2021 09:48am
White oil pipeline project: ECC for locking tariff in dollar terms for 5 years ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided that the prospective tariff of white... Updated 16 Sep, 2021 10:01am
Energy sector’s circular debt soars to Rs2.28trn ISLAMABAD: The country’s energy sector circular debt has increased by over 2000 per cent to Rs 2.280 trillion in ... Updated 16 Sep, 2021 10:06am
Proposed PMDA: Media bodies, govt agree to form committee Karachi: A meeting was held between the Federal Information Minister, Fawad Chaudhry, Minister of State Farrukh ... Updated 16 Sep, 2021 11:49am
July LSMI output down 4.91pc MoM ISLAMABAD: The Large Scale Manufacturing Industries (LSMI) output decreased by 4.91 percent in July 2021 compared to... Updated 16 Sep, 2021 09:52am
Senate panel unanimously adopts three key bills Passes SBP Pakistan Banking Services Corporation Amendment Bill 2021, the Agricultural Commercial and Industrial Purposes Amendment Bill 2021, and the Financial Institutions (Secure Transactions) Amendment Bill 2021 Updated 16 Sep, 2021 09:30am
PKR at record low due to flight of dollars to Afghanistan KARACHI: PKR dropped to a record low on Wednesday to close at 169.12 against the US dollar, a depreciation that some... Updated 16 Sep, 2021 09:22am
PTA issues 4G licence to Ufone ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) Wednesday issued 4G license to PTML (Ufone) against the... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:07am
PM briefed on Punjab affairs LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan was given a briefing over the administrative matters of Punjab during his visit to... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:07am
PIA plane airlifts 3m doses of Covid-19 vaccine from China BEIJING: 50th special plane of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has airlifted three million doses of Sinovac... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Matches in Pindi, Lahore: Army, Light Commandos deployed for NZ squad ISLAMABAD: The federal government has deployed Pak Army and Light Commandos for the protection of cricket team of ... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Lt-Gen Nigar Johar visits NUST ISLAMABAD: Lt-Gen Nigar Johar HI(M), Surgeon General of the Pakistan Army, visited the main campus of National... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Qureshi says no refugee camps being set up for people from Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has rejected the impression of building refugee camps or... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
IHC disposes of petition seeking a report from ECP on EVM issue ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) disposed of a writ petition seeking directions for the Election Commission... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
191 players to be offered enhanced packages, according to PCB LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Wednesday confirmed that as many as 191 players will be offered the enhanced... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
KE bills ‘Ailing’ KMC to be able to raise Rs7.2bn per annum: Wahab KARACHI: Administrator Karachi and the Sindh government spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab Wednesday said that the... Updated 16 Sep, 2021 12:46pm
Prince Charles charity chair quits amid funding probes LONDON: The chairman of the Prince Charles’s charitable foundation resigned on Wednesday after an investigation ... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
EU announces defence summit, more aid after Afghan govt collapse STRASBOURG: Europe will seek to boost its own military capacity after the collapse of the US-backed government in... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Macron meets key Gulf ally Abu Dhabi crown prince FONTAINEBLEAU: French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday held talks with the crown prince of the UAE’s Abu... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Iran resumes commercial flights to Afghanistan TEHRAN: Iran on Wednesday resumed commercial flights to neighbouring Afghanistan, where the Taliban took control ... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
UAE, Israel eye trillion-dollar prize one year into Abraham Accords DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates marks one year since normalising ties with Israel on Wednesday, a move which drew... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Anti-laundering unit goes off-grid, fraying Afghan ties to global finance LONDON: A unit in Afghanistan’s central bank leading a 15-year effort to counter illicit funding flows has halted... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
China hosts first multinational peacekeeping exercise ZHUMADIAN, (China): China wrapped up the country’s first multinational peacekeeping exercise on Wednesday,... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Security blocs led by Russia, China meet on Afghanistan DUSHANBE: Countries allied with Russia and China were preparing for a series of meetings on Afghanistan Wednesday... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Canadians rush to early polls in election, mail-in ballots underwhelm OTTAWA: Canadians voted in advanced polls in record numbers ahead of an upcoming election, some looking to beat... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Top US general’s office pushes back on reported secret calls with China WASHINGTON: The office of America’s top general on Wednesday pushed back against a report in a new book that he... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
4G services in Chaghi, Nushki districts: Telenor awarded contract worth around Rs1.36bn ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) awarded contract worth around Rs1.36 billion to Telenor for providing... Updated 16 Sep, 2021 11:56am
Umar for a system to deal with fake news challenge ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar, on Wednesday, said that ... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
‘Islamabad to become corona-free city soon’ ISLAMABAD: Deputy Commissioner Islamabad Hamza Shafqat has said that the business community of Islamabad has... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
PM says Lahore needs ‘special attention’ LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed authorities to pay special attention on the betterment of Lahore,... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Met office predicts end of rains in Punjab LAHORE: While releasing the data of recent heavy downpour in the city, the Met office has predicted an end of rains... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
PM to visit Tajikistan today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will embark on a two-day official visit to Tajikistan today (Thursday) to... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
‘YES’: Alvi underscores need for guiding, facilitating youth ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has emphasized the need for guiding and facilitating youth of the country,... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Helena Iqbal to join UN Mission ISLAMABAD: The government had appointed the first Pakistani woman Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Police Helena Iqbal... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Targeted cash subsidy rolled out “Subsidy will be targeted so stated our Finance Minister and the objective: to insulate the poor from ... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Pakistan embassy in US hosts event to promote tourism in Pakistan WASHINGTON: Embassy of Pakistan in Washington, DC hosted an event to promote Pakistan’s tourism and cultural... Updated 16 Sep, 2021 07:53pm
EVMs: MoST refuses to share ‘crucial’ data with ECP Islamabad: Amidst escalated hostility between the federal government and ECP over EVMs, the Ministry of Science and... Updated 16 Sep, 2021 12:26pm
COMSATS: Senate body recommends implementation of quota ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology, on Wednesday, showed concern regarding the... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
‘Khilono Ka Safar’ entertains kids in slum areas LAHORE: A milestone initiative by a young student Rafi Riaz Malik, following the footsteps of his great... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Proposed PMDA: Senate body discusses concept paper ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting, on Wednesday, discussed the concept paper... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
LCCI condoles death of Zaka-ur-Rehman LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry has expressed deep grief and sorrow over the demise of famous... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
‘LDA Encroachment Helpline’ to be launched soon LAHORE: To make the anti-encroachment drive more effective, the Lahore Development Lahore (LDA) will soon launch an... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Fake NICs: Two NADRA officers booked, one arrested KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday registered a case against two NADRA officials and arrested... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Ghani blames Murad for procuring costly school furniture? KARACHI: Provincial Information Minister Saeed Ghani Wednesday is said to have blamed Sindh Chief Minister Syed ... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
WHO-backed vaccine hub for Africa to copy Moderna shot Efforts to develop an African base for COVID-19 vaccine production will focus on trying to replicate Moderna’s... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
‘Ghost kitchens’ boom in Asia as pandemic sparks huge demand In an industrial unit on the outskirts of Taipei chefs are plating meals that will never be served in a restaurant:... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Karachi: economic powerhouse Two news items last week prompted me to write on the economy of Karachi, the country’s largest city and its... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Letters KE’s BQPS-III project — I The front page coverage of subject project (BR, Sept 10) is both timely and perhaps “good news:” for ... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
PM for ensuring int’l standard facilities to tourists ISLAMABAD: In view of immense potential of tourism in the country, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday emphasized... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
NSA urges US to engage with Taliban govt ISLAMABAD: Pakistan urged the world to engage with Taliban-led Afghanistan and said the United States should listen... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
UET Peshawar signs MoU with IdeaGist PESHAWAR: The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar joined hands with IdeaGist, the world’s... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
New JIT in Model Town incident: Hearing of pleas against formation adjourned LAHORE: A full bench headed by Chief Justice of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing of petitions... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Mufti Aziz’s post-arrest bail dismissed LAHORE: A city magistrate on Wednesday dismissed post-arrest bail petition of Mufti Azizur Rehman in a case of... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
First Lady visits PIMH LAHORE: The First Lady Bushra Bibi paid a visit to the Punjab Institute of Mental Health (PIMH) here Wednesday and... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
SAU, SEDF, HS Group sign MoU HYDERABAD: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Sindh for Investment Department and Public Private Partnership... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Country reports 2,714 fresh Covid-19 cases, 73 new deaths ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday detected 2,714 fresh Covid-19 cases and reported 73 deaths taking the national ... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Park Lane case: PW tells court he had not prepared or signed documents ISLAMABAD: A prosecution witness told Accountability Court that the documents he produced before it in the Park Lane... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
OPPO Reno6 goes on sale nationwide LAHORE: Good news for the loyal O-fans in Pakistan – OPPO Reno6 is officially available to purchase online and at... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
UAE agrees to boost cooperation in diverse fields ISLAMABAD: The foreign ministers of Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday agreed to strengthen... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
‘Terror module’ FO rejects baseless propaganda of India ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office, on Wednesday, emphatically rejected India’s baseless propaganda to have busted a... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
UAF, BoP sign MoU FAISALABAD: University of Agriculture Faisalabad and Bank of Punjab inked a Memorandum of Understanding to... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
HBL, IMC enter into strategic alliance KARACHI: HBL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Indus Motor Company Ltd. The MoU was signed by Muhammad... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
PTJBC welcomes revival of Istanbul-Tehran-Islamabad road corridor KARACHI: Amjad Rafi, Chairman of Pakistan-Turkish Joint Business Council of FPCCI has warmly welcomed and ... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Stocks S&P 500, Dow gain on factory data, strong oil prices NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Dow Jones indexes rose on Wednesday on mildly positive factory data and higher oil... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Stocks European stocks fall as utilities drag, luxury slides after China data PARIS: European shares slipped on Wednesday as utilities fell on Spain’s move to cap energy bills, while luxury... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Stocks Saudi, UAE stocks gain after IEA’s oil demand outlook DUBAI: Stock markets in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) closed higher on Wednesday, a day after the... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (September 15, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (September 16, 2021).... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
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 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates PSX loses another 174.62 points: BRIndex100 stays bearish KARACHI: A bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday due to absence of any positive trigger... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Stocks Supernet Ltd may be listed on PSX KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Telecard Limited, in its meeting held on Tuesday has decided that its subsidiary,... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 95,777 tonnes of cargo comprising 50,045 tonnes of import cargo and 45,732... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Stocks China stocks fall on weak data, resurgence in virus cases SHANGHAI: China stocks closed lower on Wednesday as weak factory and retail activity data weighed on sentiment, ... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Stocks Nikkei slips from 3-decade high on profit-taking, SoftBank drag TOKYO: Japanese shares on Wednesday retreated from three-decade peaks hit in the previous session, as investors took... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Stocks UK shares dip as British inflation data fuels taper fears LONDON: UK shares ended lower on Wednesday, weighed by industrial and consumer discretionary stocks, after data... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 15, 2021)... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (September 15, 2021). =======================================... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (September 15, 2021).... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (September 15, 2021).... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates THE RUPEE: Unchanged against USD KARACHI: After touching 169 the day before, PKR remained unchanged against USD in both interbank and open markets. ... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (September 15, 2021).... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
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 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (September 15, 2021).... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (September 15, 2021). ====================================... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 15, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
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Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 15, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
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Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 15, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 15, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Sep, 2021 04:02am