Special Economic Zones: PM for fully facilitating Chinese cos PM Khan chairs a meeting on facilitating Chinese investors in Special Economic Zones Updated 12 Oct, 2021 09:31am
Tarin to become adviser to PM? ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin is likely to be appointed as Adviser to Prime Minister on Finance on... Updated 12 Oct, 2021 09:41am
Body to probe 'inflated' contracts of past govts ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has constituted a three-member Ministerial Committee to investigate road... Updated 12 Oct, 2021 09:43am
Renewable Energy Refinancing Scheme: SBP eases conditions for solution providers KARACHI: To promote investment in renewable energy solutions by companies, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has ... Updated 12 Oct, 2021 09:54am
India, China trade blame for breakdown in border talks NEW DELHI/BEIJING: Talks between Indian and Chinese military commanders to resolve a protracted standoff on a ... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Taliban to meet EU officials today DOHA: A Taliban delegation will meet European Union representatives in Doha on Tuesday, acting foreign minister Amir... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
UN chief slams 'broken' Taliban promises made to women and girls UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday slammed the Taliban's "broken" promises to Afghan... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Interpreter who helped rescue Biden in 2008 escapes Afghanistan WASHINGTON: An interpreter who helped rescue US President Joe Biden in a 2008 Afghan snowstorm has escaped... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Sadr wins Iraq vote, former PM Maliki close behind BAGHDAD: Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's party was the biggest winner in an Iraqi election on Monday, increasing the... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
CM announces Rs30bn employment scheme LAHORE: Announcing to hold meetings with presidents of all chambers of commerce and industries in Punjab, Chief... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
PACF warns of looming humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: "Millions of Afghan internally displaced people (IDPs) are at the risk of a serious humanitarian crisis,... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
PM to chair Cabinet meeting on economic, political issues today ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, which is scheduled to meet today (Tuesday) with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
IHC moved against PMC's examination regulations ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was moved on Monday against the examination regulations 2021 introduced by... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Asmat Jaffer's 'involvement' in Mukaddam murder case: SC directs prosecution to produce evidence ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court directed the prosecution to furnish evidence to the extent of Asmat Jaffer's alleged... Updated 12 Oct, 2021 08:49pm
Petitions against hike in POL items' prices: SHC seeks comprehensive reply from federal govt KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) Monday sought a comprehensive reply from federal government on petitions filed... Updated 12 Oct, 2021 08:54pm
No-trust motion filed against CM Jam Kamal QUETTA: Estranged Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) members on Monday submitted a no-confidence motion against Chief... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
NA panel approves 'The University of Engineering and Emerging Tech Bill, 2020' ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training approved, "The... Updated 12 Oct, 2021 08:55pm
Auction for NGMS in AJ&K, G-B: Three CMOs issued new licences ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Monday issued new licences to three cellular mobile... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Dawood chairs meeting with BAT in UAE ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood chaired a meeting with... Updated 12 Oct, 2021 08:56pm
Transformer blast: Nepra imposes Rs26m fine on HESCO ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed a fine of Rs 26 million on Hyderabad... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Garho-Keti Bandar section project: Ministry urged to investigate 'undue' delay ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Communications took serious notice of undue delay in completion of Garho-Keti... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Switch to EVs: Country can save $2bn in less than 10 yrs, Senate body told ISLAMABAD: Pakistan can save up to $2 billion in less than 10 years, by 2030, by switching to electric vehicles ... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Sindh demands water distribution in accordance with 1991 Accord KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in a meeting with the Federal Minister for Water Resources... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
BOP signs MoU with The Citizens Foundation LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab (BOP) has signed an MoU with The Citizens Foundation (TCF), one of Pakistan's leading... Updated 12 Oct, 2021 08:56pm
Punjab's Finance Dept releases Rs221bn for development works LAHORE: The Punjab Finance Department has released Rs221 billion funds for development activities across Punjab for... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Integration with POS system: Notices issued to 200 Tier-1 retailers LAHORE: Compliance notices have been served on 200 retail outlets of leather, sports and textile goods, falling ... Updated 12 Oct, 2021 10:46am
Naat, speech competitions organized FAISALABAD: In connection with the Ashra Shaan e Rehmatullil Alameen, Naat and Speech competitions were organized by... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
ICC T20 World Cup in Pakistan: Daraz becomes digital streaming partner KARACHI: After the disappointment of two international series withdrawal from New Zealand and England in Pakistan... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
GSP Plus status extension: Governor paying 10-day visit to Europe LAHORE: While the European Union (EU) is going to review the extension of GSP Plus status for Pakistan, Punjab... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Release of Saad Rizvi: Punjab govt moves SC against LHC decision LAHORE: The Punjab government on Monday has approached the Supreme Court challenging a decision of the Lahore High... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Pakistan, Nigeria and Japan among 24 new signatories: US, EU line up over 20 more countries for global methane pact WASHINGTON: Two dozen countries have joined a U.S.- and EU-led effort to slash methane emissions 30% by 2030, giving... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Financial groups seek 'clear, credible and ambitious' climate action from G20 LONDON: Financial services groups responsible for more than $90 trillion in assets on Monday called for the leaders... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Still no decision on whether IMF chief keeps her job WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund said Sunday it still had not decided whether its embattled chief would... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
IEA chief pleads for 'real global action' on climate PARIS: As head of the organisation that advises countries on energy policy, Fatih Birol has a blunt message to... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
China vows to include biodiversity in economic plans as UN talks begin KUNMING, (China): China will incorporate biodiversity protection in development plans in all regions and sectors,... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Europe must guarantee nuclear deal will be upheld: Iran TEHRAN: Iran on Monday called on European countries to guarantee an existing nuclear deal that the parties are set ... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Spain evacuating Afghan employees via Pakistan MADRID: Spain was on Monday evacuating via Pakistan Afghan helpers left behind when western forces quit Kabul, a... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Iran says ready to sign Russia strategic partnership TEHRAN: Iran is ready to sign a strategic partnership with Russia, mirroring one concluded early this year with... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
NA panel recommends Rs2,200/40-kg MSP for wheat crop ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body Monday recommended the government to fix Minimum Support Price (MSP) of wheat crop... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
HBL, NUST enter into strategic alliance KARACHI: HBL and National University of Science and Technology (NUST) entered into a strategic partnership to... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Gilani disqualification case adjourned till Nov 15th ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), on Monday, adjourned till November 15, the case seeking... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Directorate of IOCO (North) made operational at Islamabad KARACHI: Directorate of Input-Output Coefficient Organization (IOCO) (North), has been made operational from October... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
PIA achieves IATA's NDC Level 4 Certification KARACHI: PIA has achieved International Air Transport Association's New Distribution Capability (NDC) Level 4... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Akhuwat Foundation, Ehsaas programme disburse interest-free loan FAISALABAD: Akhuwat Foundation in collaboration with Prime Minister's Ehsaas Programme has disbursed interest free... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Envoy makes effort to help promote Pakistani dates in Indonesia KARACHI/JAKARTA: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and Trade & Investment Wing, Jakarta organised a... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
PML-N Lahore President Pervaiz Malik dies LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader, Mohammad Pervaiz Malik, MNA, died here on Monday due to... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Foreign Funding case: ECP allows PTI to access records of PML-N, PPP ISLAMABAD: In a major development, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Monday, allowed the Pakistan... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Pakistan condemns arrests in IIOJK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Monday, strongly condemned the arrest of 1,400 Kashmiris on orchestrated charges by Indian... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
PDM postpones meeting ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) on Monday postponed its meeting in the wake of the sad demise of... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Hunting trip of UAE rulers: Govt approves Rangers' deployment ISLAMABAD: The Government has decided to deploy three companies of Rangers to provide security to the camps of UAE... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
PM asks US to 'pull itself together' or face collapse of Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday asked the United States to "pull itself together" or face the ... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Raisani inspired many "History, good history, was made..." Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Stocks KSE-100 Index witnesses record profitability in FY21: Earnings grow by 60pc post-Covid YoY KARACHI: The KSE-100 Index companies recorded record profitability in FY21, growing by 60 percent on year-on-year... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Nuclear option: Earth's climate panacea or poison? For its supporters, nuclear energy is the world's best - perhaps only - hope to avoid catastrophic climate change.... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
The Chinese Republican Revolution 1911 On October 10, 2021, China marked the 110th anniversary of the October 1911 Republican (Xinhai) Revolution with a... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Inequality in human development Pioneering work was done by the late Dr. Mahbubul Haq in the early 90s on the construction of a Human Development... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Letters The current state of Pak-US relationship It's indeed a matter of great satisfaction that Pakistan Updated 12 Oct, 2021 05:17am
Stocks AMCs, PFM: SECP specifies swift, simplified onboarding framework ISLAMABAD: In continuation of its efforts to promote financial inclusion through digitalization, increase investor... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Stocks PSX holds gong ceremony to mark 'World Investor Week' KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) along with 78 exchanges across the world marked World Investor Week (WIW) ... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Stocks Stellar mining rally helps European stocks recoup losses LONDON: A strong rally in mining stocks on Monday boosted an index of European equities, which retraced all losses... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Stocks Tokyo stocks close higher TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed higher on Monday, boosted by gains in Chinese shares as investors picked up bargains. ... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Stocks Most Gulf indexes gain, tracking Asian shares DUBAI: Gulf stock markets opened higher on Monday, mirroring gains in Asian shares, although the Saudi index bucked... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Stocks Wall Street rises as Big Tech, financials gain NEW YORK: US stock indexes rose on Monday as growth and financial stocks gained, shrugging off inflation worries in... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Stocks Auto rally powers Nifty above 18,000 BENGALURU: Indian shares hit fresh peaks on Monday, with the Nifty 50 index crossing the 18,000 mark for the first... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Stocks FTSE 100 gains LONDON: UK's FTSE 100 climbed on Monday, helped by heavyweight mining and energy stocks, while a stronger pound on... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Sindh vows full support to rice exporters KARACHI: Sindh Government on Monday assured full support to resolve all issues of the rice trade to enhance the crop... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
US consulate, KMC, SEAS launch 'Frere Hall conservation project' KARACHI: The US Consulate General in Karachi and Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC), in partnership with the... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (October 11, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 12, 2021).... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
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 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (October 11, 2021).... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
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 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Rates LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Monday (October 11, ... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
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 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Rates State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Rates PSX closes below 44,000-level: BRIndex100 nosedives KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday nosedived due to panic selling on investors' concerns over surging trade... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Energy Qatar powerless to ease global energy crisis DOHA/LONDON: Qatar, the world's largest seller of liquefied natural gas (LNG), told consumers it was powerless to... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures slip on firm dollar, focus on WASDE report NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures dipped on Monday, as the dollar ticked up and market participants awaited a monthly... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Energy Oil extends rally to multi-year peaks as energy crunch bites BENGALURU: Oil prices extended gains to scale multi-year peaks on Monday, fuelled by the rebound in global demand... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Energy VSLFO market firms as utility demand looms SINGAPORE: Asia's 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) firmed on Monday on hopes that surging natural gas prices... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Energy Asia's naphtha crack climbs NEW DELHI: Asia's naphtha crack surged to a two-month high on Monday, benefiting from steady demand from the... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) handled 394,664 tonnes of cargo comprising 257,773 tonnes of import cargo and... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (October 11, 2021).... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Cotton & Textile Falling trend on cotton market KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Monday decreased the spot rate by Rs 200... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (October 11, 2021)... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (October 11, 2021).... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (October 11, 2021). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (October 11, 2021).... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (October 11, 2021).... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
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 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (October 11, 2021).... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (October 11, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 12 Oct, 2021 04:44am