We have to restore Chinese investor confidence: SAPM Khalid Mansoor tells Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives that Chinese investment companies are facing issues Updated 17 Sep, 2021 10:01am
World Bank discontinues its business climate report Islamabad: The World Bank Group has discontinued the publication of Doing Business Report. The World Bank Group... Updated 17 Sep, 2021 11:35am
Ordinance promulgated: Non-filers of tax returns to face strict actions New enforcement measures include empowering the FBR to disable mobile phones/SIMS, disconnect electricity and gas of persons who are required to file returns but do not appear on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) Updated 17 Sep, 2021 11:48am
PM invites Tajik investors DUSHANBE: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday invited the business community of Tajikistan to invest their capital... Updated 17 Sep, 2021 09:20am
Trade, transportation: PM, Kazakh President for increased cooperation The two leaders also discuss key regional and international issues Updated 17 Sep, 2021 09:31am
IMF for action to prevent humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan WASHINGTON: The international community should take urgent action to prevent a humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan,... Updated 17 Sep, 2021 09:19am
Microsoft Azure Stack Services: PTCL partners with Dell Technologies ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is collaborating with Dell Technologies to introduce ... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Qureshi, Lavrov discuss regional, global issues ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi met with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov of Russia, on the sidelines... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Agriculture Research Board approves 21 projects worth Rs720m LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Research Board (PARB) on Thursday approved 21 research projects worth Rs720 million while... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Kidney Hills reference: AC records statements of two prosecution witnesses ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, recorded statements of two prosecution witnesses in Kidney Hills... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
CB polls were largely peaceful, controversy-free: FAFEN ISLAMABAD: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has declared the recently-held cantonment boards elections... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
UNHCR praises Pakistan's role in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: The High Commissioner of UNHCR Filippo Grandi, appreciated Pakistan's role in the Afghan situation... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Tractor subsidy scam: Accused's request of plea bargain approved ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, hearing multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case, on Thursday, approved the... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Panel passes govt-sponsored Protection of Parents Bill ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Thursday unanimously passed government-sponsored bill - The Protection of ... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Langove optimistic about no-trust motion prospects QUETTA: An opposition leader on Thursday claimed that the opposition parties have required numbers to pass a... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Hike in POL items' prices: Inflation-hit people overburdened: Kamal KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal Thursday termed the recent hike in prices of petroleum... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Umar Sharif gets US visa KARACHI: It seemed the luck in on Umar Sharif's side as the Pakistani comedy king was issued a visa by the US... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Smuggled goods: Karachi retail stores to face crackdown KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), Preventive (Enforcement) Karachi, has decided to initiate crackdown on ... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
CM directed to hold open court on September 30 NAWABSHAH: On the directives of Sindh CM, the provincial minister for Public Health Engineering and Local Govt Syed... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Need for National Tax Academy—I On March 12, 2020, as per Press release of Ministry of Finance, the National Tax Council [NTC] was established and... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
The rupee slide EDITORIAL: A news report probably sourced to the 25 August 2021 meeting of the Monetary and Fiscal Policies... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Minister inaugurates portal for online registration of freelancers ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque inaugurated portal for online ... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Complaints regarding ‘imposters’ NAB says communicates with accused only through official letters LAHORE: The Intelligence Wing of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is receiving multiple complaints from... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Tarin briefs UNESCAP official about macro-economic challenges ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin held a virtual meeting with Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana,... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Covid-19 claims 14 more lives in Sindh KARACHI: As many as 14 more patients of coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 7,224 and 980 new cases... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
All set for first ODI against New Zealand today LAHORE: All is set for the first ODI, as the touring New Zealand cricket team will play their first match on ... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Afghan envoys marooned abroad after Taliban's sudden return KABUL: The Taliban's abrupt return to power has left hundreds of Afghan diplomats overseas in limbo: running out of... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
French forces kill Islamic State's boss in Sahel PARIS: France said Thursday that its troops deployed in Africa's Sahel region had killed the head of the Islamic... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Russia-led bloc to hold army drills on Afghan border DUSHANBE, (Tajikistan): A Russia-led security bloc said Thursday that it planned to hold large military drills in... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Europe Police arrest four over foiled German synagogue attack BERLIN: German police said Thursday they had arrested four suspects over a foiled attack on a synagogue on Yom... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Middle East Feted with petals, Hezbollah brings Iranian fuel into Lebanon AL-AIN, (Lebanon): Hezbollah began bringing Iranian fuel into Lebanon via Syria on Thursday, a move the Shia group... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Iran calls IAEA's work 'unprofessional' before talks on ending standoff VIENNA: Iran on Thursday dismissed the U.N. nuclear watchdog's work as "unprofessional" and "unfair" shortly before... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Afghan ministry working on getting public sector salaries paid KABUL: Afghanistan’s government is working on resolving a series of problems that have held up salaries for public... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Dutch FM quits over Afghan refugee crisis THE HAGUE: Dutch Foreign Minister Sigrid Kaag resigned on Thursday, after a majority of parliament said she had... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
LHC disposes of IRCs' writ petitions against FTO ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has disposed of writ petitions filed by five Inland Revenue Commissioners... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Innovative practices of reusing plastic waste highlighted KARACHI: Plastic waste is a global problem, creating mountains of waste and contributing to global warming. For... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
All set to implement 'Cyber Security Policy' by next year KARACHI: The government is all set to fully implement the first ever National Cyber Security Policy 2021 by end of... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Cooperation of citizens in anti-polio drive sought KARACHI: Administrator Karachi and Sindh government's spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Thursday asked the... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Winter gas shortages likely to continue for a couple of years: Maniar KARACHI: Managing Director of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) Imran Maniar has said has that gas crises being faced... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Hot weather likely to end today KARACHI: The continuing very hot weather is likely to end on Friday (today) with temperature falling to 37 degrees... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
PMRC enters into agreement with AutoSoft KARACHI: Pakistan Mortgage Refinance Company (PMRC) has entered into an agreement for deployment of loan and credit... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Industry Webinar on potential of carpet/rug exports to US held KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, in collaboration with Consulate General of Pakistan New York... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Shops to remain closed on Saturdays, Sundays LAHORE: As a part of the Coronavirus measures, the markets in the provincial capital will observe Saturday and... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
PML-N slams PTI over hike in POL products' prices LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has slammed the PTI government over hike in petroleum products prices... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Toshakhana reference: Zardari files acquittal plea before AC ISLAMABAD: Former president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari, on Thursday, filed an... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Opposition parties likely to step up protest in NA today ISLAMABAD: The opposition political parties will continue their protest in the National Assembly session today... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
RLNG supply to different sectors restored LAHORE: Sui Northern restored RLNG to different sectors. Pursuant to resumption of RLNG supply from LNG Terminal, ... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Maryam says 'Nawaz and Shehbaz are one' LAHORE: Asking the PML-N activists to stay united paying no heed to the propaganda by the enemy, party leader Maryam... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Country reports 3,012 fresh Covid-19 cases, 66 new deaths: NCOC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Thursday, detected 3,012 fresh coronavirus cases and reported 66 more deaths taking the... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Money-laundering reference: Shehbaz, son, others to be indicted again; Nusrat joins trial LAHORE: An accountability court on Thursday adjourned proceedings to October 01 for fresh indictment of Leader of... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Visit to Sialkot, Sambrial: CM orders removal of 15 officers over poor performance LAHORE: During his visit to Sambrial and Sialkot, the Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar directed to remove ... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Gender identity disorder: IHC issues notices on petition of girl ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices to the Ministry of Human Rights on the petition of a girl,... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
ECP, Nadra chief getting entangled in controversy ISLAMABAD: Less than a week after two federal ministers and ECP locked horns-the electoral body is entangled in a... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Partly Facetious: Our Sarah Palin is Maryam Nawaz? "The Khan and Gill the Fish..." "Excuse me! Are you out of your mind - taking the name of the Bestower and Bestowed... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
President tells UNHCR: Afghanistan need assistance ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has urged the international community to assist Afghanistan, which is in dire need... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Punjab reports 28 more Covid-19 deaths, 1,295 fresh cases LAHORE: There is no respite in fatalities as well as fresh Covid-19 infections, as out of 18399 tests conducted... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
As Merkel exits, Germans debate famed budget discipline When Chancellor Angela Merkel’s government smashed its debt taboo and opened the money taps to help the German... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Pandemic and a difficult economic situation of developing countries ‘Developing countries have been ravaged by a combination of the pandemic-driven health crisis, collapsing exports,... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Letters KE’s BQPS-III project — II KE had installed efficient combined cycle power plant in Korangi which did operate at full capacity and efficiency... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Stocks China stocks down over 1pc on Evergrande fallout fears SHANGHAI: China’s stock benchmarks dropped over 1% on Thursday, with property and banking stocks leading the slide... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Stocks Japanese shares fall on profit-booking after recent rally TOKYO: Japanese shares closed lower for a second straight session on Thursday, as investors continued to cash in... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Stocks Travel, industrial stocks lead UK shares higher; Ashtead Group jumps LONDON: UK shares ended higher on Thursday, lifted by travel and industrial stocks, while Ashtead Group jumped to ... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Stocks Wall Street falls as oil, tech losses outweigh retail cheer NEW YORK: Wall Street indexes fell on Thursday as losses in heavyweight technology and oil stocks offset cheer over... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Stocks Australia shares rise most in over six weeks as virus curbs ease SYDNEY: Australian shares posted their biggest jump in more than six weeks on Thursday, as easing restrictions for... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Stocks Abu Dhabi leads major Gulf bourses higher; Egypt falls DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf reversed early losses to close higher on Thursday, with the Abu Dhabi index... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
MoU signed to strengthen Sino-Pak tourism ties ISLAMABAD: Board of Investment (BOI) Secretary Fareena Mazhar said that the signing of an MoU on Establishing... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (September 16, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (September 17, 2021).... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
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 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Thursday (September 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Thursday (September 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (September 16, 2021). ======================== Offer... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (September 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (September 16, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,219.6323... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 16, 2021). ... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 16, 2021). ... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (September 16, 2021). ========================== ... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (September 16, 2021).... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
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 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Rates LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (September 16,... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
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 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Rates State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Rates PSX snaps losing streak: BRIndex100 bounces back KARACHI: Fresh buying at attractive low levels Thursday supported the Pakistan Stock Exchange to close on a positive... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Cotton & Textile Cotton slips as stronger dollar offset higher exports CHICAGO: ICE cotton futures fell for a second straight session on Thursday, as a firmer U.S. dollar overshadowed a... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Energy Oil prices slide as US storm threat wanes NEW YORK: Oil prices edged lower on Thursday, falling from a multi-week high a day earlier on profit taking and as... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 11.161... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Commodities ICE canola futures up WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rose on Wednesday, following soyoil gains, and further supported by tight... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Energy US natgas eases from 7-year high after forecasts for lower demand CHICAGO: US natural gas futures slipped on Thursday, pressured by forecasts for slightly lower demand next week, as... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Energy Asia Fuel Oil: Viscosity spread climbs SINGAPORE: Asia’s front-month high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) viscosity spread climbed to a near two-month high on... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Commodities Asia rice: India loses out on some orders as prices near 2-month high MUMBAI/HANOI/ BANGKOK: Rice export prices in India climbed to their highest level in nearly two months this week on... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Commodities Russia may change tax for steel raw materials, fertilisers, Nornickel MOSCOW: Russia may set a new mineral extraction tax (MET) linked to global prices for the country’s producers of... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 96,220 tonnes of cargo comprising 57,312 tonnes of import cargo and 38,908... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (September 16, 2021).... Published 17 Sep, 2021 03:52am