BOP, PSPA launch Masawaat Programme for transgenders LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab (BOP) and Punjab Social Protection Authority (PSPA) jointly launched Masawaat Programme... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Vaccination obligatory regime from Oct 01: Provinces, AJK, G-B asked to ensure strict implementation ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), on Wednesday, asked the provinces including the Azad... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
PAF small trainer aircraft crashes ISLAMABAD: A small Pakistan Air Force (PAF) trainer aircraft crashed on Wednesday near Mardan, during a routine... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Dairy products processing: Dutch Counsellor seeks UVAS collaboration LAHORE: The Dutch Commercial Counsellor Paul Ederer and multinational company Trouw Nutrition team visited the... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Punjab govt eases Covid-19 restrictions LAHORE: Pursuant to the decisions taken by the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC), the Punjab government... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Punjab governor says sending relief goods to Afghanistan LAHORE: Announcing to provide food items and other goods worth Rs 100 million to the Afghan people, Punjab Governor... Updated 23 Sep, 2021 07:43pm
CM says Sindh will adopt ‘own-tailored’ curriculum KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the formation of curriculum under the 18th... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Diamonds, other valuable items worth Rs11m seized at JIAK KARACHI: The Customs Collectorate, Airport on Wednesday recovered substantial quantity of diamonds, expansive watch... Updated 23 Sep, 2021 07:43pm
Tugs built for Pak Navy: handing-over ceremony held KARACHI: Handing over ceremony of 2 x Tugs built for Pakistan Navy was held at PN Dockyard. Vice Admiral Naveed... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Urs of Bhittai inaugurated HYDERABAD: Advisor to Chief Minister Sindh Fayez Ali Butt, Parliamentary Secretary Heer Soho, Secretary Auqaf Bakhsh... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rs9bn sanctioned to provide health facilities in F’abad: minister FAISALABAD: Provincial Health Minister Dr Yasmeen Rashid has said that Rs 9 billion has been sanctioned for the... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Thar people brave ‘adverse effects’ of coal projects: report KARACHI: The hardships of local communities in Thar persist due to the ongoing coal projects in the region, as ... Updated 23 Sep, 2021 11:39am
EFP demands govt suspend operation of tax law KARACHI: President Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP) Ismail Suttar has strongly condemned ‘discordant’... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
TPL Insurance MediQ to digitize healthcare for customers Karachi: TPL Insurance, Pakistan’s leading Insurtech, has entered into a strategic partnership with MediQ,... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Byco wins 18th Annual Environment Excellence Award 2021 KARACHI: Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited (BPPL), Pakistan’s largest oil refining company by capacity, has won the... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Afghanistan: expert spells out anti-Pakistan designs of US, India KARACHI: The US and India, the worst losers against the Taliban, are likely to take aim at Pakistan to implicate it... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Crisis-hit Sri Lanka seeks World Bank Covid loan COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will seek an emergency loan of $100 million from the World Bank for a coronavirus vaccination... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
South Asia Bangladesh authorities charge 3 journalists under Digital Security Act NEW YORK: Bangladesh authorities must immediately drop all charges against journalists Kabir Kishore, Tasneem ... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Australia sets conditions for China joining Pacific pact SYDNEY: China must end a freeze on contacts with senior Australian politicians if it hopes to join a trans-Pacific... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Europe EU ministers meet on Europe’s ‘critical’ energy crisis BRUSSELS: A looming energy crisis facing Europe overshadowed a meeting of EU ministers on Wednesday, with... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Europe UK calls on China and Russia to agree Afghanistan strategy LONDON: Britain will on Wednesday call for China and Russia to agree a coordinated international approach to prevent... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Evergrande domestic debt deal calms immediate contagion concern SINGAPORE/SHANGHAI: China Evergrande agreed to settle interest payments on a domestic bond on Wednesday, while the... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
PCB inks MoU with CFoU to promote cricket LAHORE: As a step towards improving relations between Pakistan and Uzbekistan through cricket diplomacy, the ... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
WAPDA workers observe ‘nationwide’ strike FAISALABAD: All Pakistan WAPDA Hydro Electric Workers Union (CBA) observed nationwide strike to record protest... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Expenses of CM’s office reduced by 76pc, claims Chohan LAHORE: Punjab government spokesperson and provincial prisons minister Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan claimed on Wednesday... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Experts urge farmers to adopt modern farming methods HYDERABAD: Expressing concern over climate change in the country, Agriculture Experts and Agro-Industrialists have... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rs1.1m fines imposed on motorcyclists ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) have issued 7,392 tickets to motorcyclists and imposed fines of Rs 1.1... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Modaraba scam: SC rejects bail plea of CEO B4U Group ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court rejected the bail plea of the chief executive officer (CEO) B4U Group in the Modaraba... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Pakistan, US restart energy dialogue ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and United States have restarted energy dialogue to renew long partnership. According to US... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Qureshi, Egyptian counterpart discuss Afghanistan NEW YORK: Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday had a “cordial” meeting with his Egyptian... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
PM gives tips to team players ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has advised the national cricket team to become a strong team through hard work... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Noor Mukadam murder case: IHC asks IG police, IO to appear before it ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad police and the... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Vaccination made compulsory for factory workers in Punjab LAHORE: The Provincial Minister for Labor and Human Resources, Ansar Majeed Khan has said that no worker will be... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Ogra scam: AC completes cross-examination of two prosecution witnesses ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Wednesday, completed cross-examination of two prosecution witnesses in the... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
PM felicitates Trudeau on election victory ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan took to Twitter on Wednesday to felicitate his Canadian counterpart Justin... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
ZTBL plants over 100 kiwi fruit plants in capital ISLAMABAD: Zarai Taraqiati Bank Ltd (ZTBL) has planted more than 100 Kiwi plants in the capital city aimed at... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Latest development in Afghanistan: Special envoys of China and Russia arrive ISLAMABAD: After holding talks with Taliban’s interim Prime Minister Mullah Muhammad Hasan Akhund in Kabul, ... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
July-August 2021-22: Pakistan incurs foreign debt of $2.376bn from multiple financing sources ISLAMABAD: Pakistan incurred foreign debt of $2.376 billion from multiple financing sources in the first two months... Updated 23 Sep, 2021 11:40am
NGMS spectrum auction in AJ&K, GB: Cellular mobile operators submit bids ISLAMABAD: All of the four cellular mobile operators have submitted bids for Next Generation Mobile Services (NGMS)... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
PM directs timely release of funds for NHA highway projects ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday directed timely release of funds for the projects of road... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The fake news challenge “Methinks my editor is not a fan of The Khan’s.” “Fake news!” “Excuse me? I did not state it as a ... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
BMP accuses senior govt official of ‘ignoring’ merit ISLAMABAD: Leaders of Businessmen Panel (BMP), the ruling group at the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Thailand resumes visas for Pakistanis in all categories BANKOK: Thailand on Wednesday resumed visa services in all categories for Pakistanis but placed few corona-related... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Stocks Gong ceremony held on listing of Air Link at PSX KARACHI: A gong ceremony was held on the listing of Air Link Communication Limited which had successfully carried ... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Is China’s pledge to cut overseas coal funding a game-changer? China’s pledge to stop funding overseas coal has been welcomed as a climate landmark that could dry up funding for... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
An ugly IGCEP A rather ugly situation is developing with respect to the IGCEP (Indicative Generation Capacity Expansion Plan).... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
The import bill The higher import bill and current account deficit (CAD) noted in recent months poses serious risks to the... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Letters ‘President’s job is to praise the govt’ This is in reference to a letter to the Editor. The writer of the letter, Samina Mubashir, has stated that “his... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Sanaullah steps up criticism of PTI govt LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-N (PML-N) Punjab President Rana Sanaullah Khan said on Wednesday that the current... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
HSHM welcomes first batch of students ISLAMABAD: Hashoo School of Hospitality Management (HSHM) in collaboration with Sheffield Hallam University, UK and... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Ex-Karachi SHO arrested over corruption charges KARACHI: Former station head officer (SHO) Sachal Goth has been arrested on Wednesday over charges of corruption and... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Successful talks help avert possibility of any flour crisis LAHORE: Successful negotiations between flour millers and the Punjab Food Department on Wednesday evening averted ... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
LCCI, Rafi Group ink MoU on Gwadar development LAHORE: “China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a game changer and Gwadar is an important part of it. The ... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Punjab govt finalises proposals on new local govt structure LAHORE: The Punjab government has finalised the proposals for a new local government structure and soon it will be... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Stocks Evergrande’s assurance lifts property stocks; China’s blue-chips fall SHANGHAI: Chinese blue-chips fell on Wednesday when the market resumed trade after a holiday, led by banking and... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Stocks Nikkei hits two-week low on caution before US Fed meet TOKYO: The Nikkei hit a more than two-week low on Wednesday as investors looked ahead warily to the outcome of a ... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Stocks FTSE 100 gains as banks, commodity-linked stocks jump LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 recorded its best day in two months on Wednesday, extending gains aided by heavyweight... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Stocks Tech, financials drive Wall Street recovery ahead of Fed NEW YORK: Wall Street indexes bounced back from recent losses on Wednesday as concerns over a default by China’s... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Stocks Australia shares end higher SYDNEY: Australian shares ended higher on Wednesday in line with other markets, after troubled developer China... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses claw back; Saudi extends losses DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf rebounded on Wednesday, amid rising oil prices and ahead of the outcome of the... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Shahzad Paracha elected PSMA chief KARACHI: Shahzad Mushtaq Paracha has been elected Chairman Pakistan Soap Manufacturers Association (PSMA) for the... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
KP govt, Nestlé Pakistan, WB conduct waste-management training in Swat ISLAMABAD: Nestlé Pakistan, in collaboration with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s Tourism Department conducted... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (September 22, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (September 23, 2021).... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
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 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
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 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates PSX stays bearish: BRIndex100 extends losses KARACHI: Despite foreign buying, Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a bearish trend and closed in deep red... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Energy US natgas futures hold at two-week low NEW YORK: US natural gas futures held near a two-week low on Wednesday as forecasts for lower demand next week than... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Energy VLSFO crack drops, Fujairah residual stocks at near 3-year low SINGAPORE: Asia’s front-month 0.5percent very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) crack fell on Wednesday, retreating ... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Energy Asia’s gasoline crack rises NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline crack gained for a second straight session on Wednesday on hopes of a weekly decline in... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 133,868 tonnes of cargo comprising 105,753 tonnes of import cargo and 28,115... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 22, 2021)... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (September 22, 2021). =======================================... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (September 22, 2021).... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (September 22, 2021). ======================== Bid ... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (September 22, 2021).... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates THE RUPEE: Loses value KARACHI: On Wednesday, PKR went down against USD in both interbank and open markets losing almost the whole value it... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (September 22, 2021).... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
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 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (September 22, 2021).... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (September 22, 2021). ====================================... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 22, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 22, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 22, 2021). ======================== Offer... Published 23 Sep, 2021 04:35am