Afghanistan: PM spells out for world 'two stark choices' Imran Khan addresses Meeting of the Heads of Delegations of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Updated 18 Sep, 2021 10:07am
Tax Laws (Third Amendment) Ordinance, 2021: 7 new measures introduced to broaden tax base ISLAMABAD: The government has introduced seven new measures for broadening the tax base through the Tax Laws (Third... Published 18 Sep, 2021 06:12am
Govt says CPEC facing no slowdown Planning minister Asad Umar says major work of CPEC projects completed during the PTI government Dispels impression that pace of work had slowed Updated 18 Sep, 2021 01:41pm
Incremental consumption: CCoE approves winter incentive package ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) Friday approved the summary submitted by the Power Division on the... Updated 18 Sep, 2021 10:10am
FDI declines 20pc in two months SBP reports that Pakistan fetched Foreign Direct Investment amounting to $203 million in July-Aug of FY22 Updated 18 Sep, 2021 10:00am
Revival of Pakistan Steel Mills: PC holds meeting with S. Korea-China consortium ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission on Friday held meeting with renowned investors' consortium from Korea and China... Updated 18 Sep, 2021 10:27am
IMF chief denies altering WB report to appease China WASHINGTON: IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday disputed an independent investigation which found that in her... Updated 18 Sep, 2021 09:55am
IMF board reviewing report WASHINGTON: The executive board of the International Monetary Fund is reviewing an independent report prepared for... Updated 18 Sep, 2021 09:53am
Jul-Aug period: CA posts $2.2bn deficit on higher import bill Primary reason for the deficit was a 68 percent jump in imports Updated 18 Sep, 2021 09:58am
Lenders to be picked thru bidding: Govt guarantee to banks for KPP will now be 50pc ISLAMABAD: A meeting of Joint Steering Committee and Advisory Board of Kamyab Pakistan Program (KPP) has decided to... Updated 18 Sep, 2021 10:24am
China, Russia urge Taliban to keep security promises DUSHANBE: Russia and China's leaders on Friday urged the new Taliban government in Afghanistan to remain peaceful to... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:28am
Regional powers demand US fund Afghan aid MOSCOW: Russia, China, Pakistan and other regional states called on the United States on Friday to engage with the... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:28am
UN extends Afghan mission mandate UNITED NATIONS: The UN Security Council voted Friday to extend the UN mission in Afghanistan for six months and... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:28am
Real-time sales reporting: Invoice machines required to be integrated with FBR system ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been empowered to require any person or class of persons to... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:04am
FBR to get operational, financial autonomy: Tarin ISLAMABAD: The government is fully committed to granting operational and financial autonomy to the Federal Board of... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:03am
Regulator may not allow KE to collect KMC tax ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) Friday indicated that it would not allow Karachi... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:03am
Richard H Riley assumes his role as US CG in Peshawar PESHAWAR: Richard H Riley assumed his role as the United States Consul General in Peshawar. Consul General Riley is ... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Over 6.2m kids to be vaccinated against polio in KP PESHAWAR: Minister for Health and Finance Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Taimur Saleem Jhagra has said that protecting children... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Green channel facility: AGP makes 'anti-importer' recommendation ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has strongly recommended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
ITP intensifies traffic discipline campaign ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has intensified its campaign against major violations and issued... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
PM urges SCO states to 'resist any drift towards bloc politics' DUSHANBE: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday called upon the regional countries to "resist any drift towards bloc... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
PML-N mobilising its workers for anti-govt protests LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has started mobilizing its workers for holding strong protest rallies... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Wasa adopts GIS technology in operations to improve performance LAHORE: To control pilferage, increase revenue and improve delivery services, the Water and Sanitation Authority... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
PDWP approves 11 development schemes LAHORE: Provincial Development Working Party (PWDP) of the Punjab on Friday approved 11 development schemes worth... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
'Foreign investment desk to be established at CM's office' LAHORE: With a view to boost the foreign direct investment (FDI) in the province, an in-principle decision has been... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
FCCI elections 2021-22: Woman candidate elected unopposed FAISALABAD: In connection with the annual elections of Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry 2021-22 a woman... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Punjab governor irked by 'culture of sifarish' in universities LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said that the culture of 'Sifarish' in universities will not be... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
NAB distributes Rs9.3m cheques among victims LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday distributed cheques worth over Rs 9.3 million among the... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
LESCO: 50pc of complaints remain unattended LAHORE: As many as 50 percent of the complaints registered during the monsoon season are lying unattended with ... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Covid-19 positivity rate reaches 6.77pc in Punjab LAHORE: The overall positivity rate of coronavirus in the province of Punjab reached to 6.77%, as out of 18102 tests... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
PITB signs agreement with Journalists Housing Foundation LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) and Punjab Journalists Housing Foundation (PJHF) on Friday... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
PAF Air War College delegation visits KCCI KARACHI: A delegation comprising senior officers of PAF Air War College led by Air Vice Marshal Hussain Ahmed... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Sindh PA describes Geelani as 'global voice' of people of IIOJK KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly Friday paid homage to Kashmiri leader, late Syed Ali Shah Geelani, calling him a 'global... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
SHC dismisses case against NICVD KARACHI: Honourable Sindh High Court dismissed the case against NICVD as the Institute is still a provincial ... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Sec 45(2) of Customs Act: Amendment to IGM under WeBOC couldn't be carried out: SHC KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has declared that amendment to Import General Manifest (IGM) under WeBOC system in... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
'Great power rivalry' fuels Pacific arms race frenzy A quick barrage of missile tests and bumper defence deals in the Pacific have highlighted a regional arms race that... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Towards a hydrogen policy Hydrogen is the most abundant element found in nature. It is a fuel of the future promising carbonless economy.... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Once again PSEs under the spotlight In the 4th year of its tenure, the PTI government has diverted its focus to privatisation of Public Sector... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Amnesty for TTP? EDITORIAL: There has been an uptick in attacks by violent extremists operating mainly from safe havens in... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
What to do about agriculture? EDITORIAL: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam said the other day that it has... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Tarin tells NA: Elite hospitals, labs in capital 'dodging' tax machinery ISLAMABAD: Elite hospitals and laboratories in the capital, which earn billions by providing unaffordable healthcare... Updated 18 Sep, 2021 02:39pm
NA praises Geelani for his commitment to Kashmiris' struggle ISLAMABAD: The hurriedly summoned first session of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)'s fourth parliamentary year... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
P3A approves bid documents of Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway project ISLAMABAD: The Board of Directors of Public-Private Partnership Authority (P3A) approved the bid documents of the... Updated 18 Sep, 2021 04:16pm
Modaraba case: SC extends interim bail of CEO, B4U Group till 22nd ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, on Friday, extended the interim bail of the chief executive officer (CEO) of B4U Group... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Tens of thousands march for jobs in Argentina BUENOS AIRES: Tens of thousands of people marched in Buenos Aires Thursday, demanding improvements to their economic... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
US will help foster further Israeli ties with Arab states WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken pledged on Friday to encourage more Arab countries to normalize... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Swiss tighten Covid border controls GENEVA: Switzerland announced Friday that all travellers entering the country who have not been vaccinated against... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
UN faces $100trn shortfall in fight against climate change, inequality: report LONDON: Global goals tackling poverty, inequality, injustice and climate change face a $100 trillion funding... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Backlash after Italy TV host asks if femicides women's fault ROME: A prominent television journalist faced a backlash in Italy on Friday after suggesting that a recent series of... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Chinese astronauts return to Earth after 90-day mission BEIJING: Three Chinese astronauts returned to Earth Friday after completing the country's longest-ever crewed... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Work-related deaths kill nearly 2m people a year: UN agencies GENEVA: Nearly 2 million people die from work-related causes each year, including from illnesses associated with ... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Plane carrying 170, including US, European citizens, departs Kabul for Doha DUBAI: The third chartered flight bringing civilians from Afghanistan to Qatar since US forces withdrew last month... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Second Dutch minister quits as Afghan scandal widens THE HAGUE: The Dutch defence minister on Friday became the second cabinet member to resign over the Afghan ... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (September 17, 2021) and the forecast for Saturday (September 18, 2021).... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates PSX closes in deep red: BRIndex100 drifts lower KARACHI: After positive opening, Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed selling pressure in almost all sectors and closed... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
NADRA empowered to share citizens' details with FBR ISLAMABAD: The government has given legal backing to the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) to... Updated 18 Sep, 2021 03:01pm
UK decides to remove Pakistan from 'Red List' ISLAMABAD: The United Kingdom has decided to remove Pakistan from its "red list" for international travel along with... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Nishtar has never been criticised "Who is one Cabinet member who is not criticised by anyone?" "Has to be a quiet one, you know someone who stays... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Letters Pakistan required to exert some pressure on Taliban The National Security Council (NSC) of Pakistan that met following the Taliban take-over of Kabul had reiterated... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 75,263 tonnes of cargo comprising 51,297 tonnes of import cargo and 23,966... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (September 17, 2021)... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (September 17, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (September 17, 2021).... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates THE RUPEE: Largely unchanged KARACHI: PKR largely remained unchanged against major currencies on Friday after gaining ground the day before.... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (September 17, 2021).... Published 18 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 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (September 17, 2021).... Published 18 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 Friday... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (September 17, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 18 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 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (September 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (September 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (September 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (September 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (September 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (September 17, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (September 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (September 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,216.4602 ... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 17, 2021). ========================... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 17, 2021). ========================... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (September 17, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (September 17, 2021).... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
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 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (September 17,... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (September... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
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 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Rates State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Energy Import of LPG: Audit report highlights 'violations of rules' ISLAMABAD: Performance Audit Report on Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) producing companies for audit year 2015-19... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am
Industry ABAD welcomes assets declaration Ord KARACHI: Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) Chairman Fayyaz Ilyas Friday termed a recent... Published 18 Sep, 2021 04:02am