High energy prices: World Bank sees ‘significant’ inflation risk Multilateral development bank says energy prices should start to decline in the second half of 2022 as supply constraints ease Updated 22 Oct, 2021 09:50am
Bank account attachment: Senate panel asks FBR to withdraw orders ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has recommended to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to... Updated 22 Oct, 2021 09:57am
ADB to provide $600m to Ehsaas programme ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide $600 million to Pakistan for Ehsaas Programme under the... Updated 22 Oct, 2021 09:24am
UN sets up trust fund for ‘people’s economy’ GENEVA: The United Nations said on Thursday it had set up a special trust fund to provide urgently needed cash... Updated 22 Oct, 2021 09:22am
Transit trade talks with India under way: Dawood ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Advisor on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood said on Thursday that talks with... Updated 22 Oct, 2021 10:32am
KE seeks Rs3.45/unit increase under FCA ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE) has sought an increase of Rs 3.45 per unit in its tariff under monthly Fuel Cost... Updated 22 Oct, 2021 10:02am
Pakistan among 11 ‘countries of concern’ on climate change for US spy agencies WASHINGTON: Afghanistan, India and Pakistan were among 11 countries singled out by U.S. intelligence agencies on... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Promulgation of NAB (Second Amendment) Ordinance: Mandviwalla challenges Kidney Hills case ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and former deputy chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwalla, on Thursday,... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Rashid meets PM ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Thursday and discussed... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Shell Eco-Marathon student event 2021 organised ISLAMABAD: Shell Pakistan organized the Shell Eco-Marathon (SEM) 2021 student event at Rawalpindi, where engineering... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
NA business hamstrung by lack of quorum ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly could not make any legislation on Thursday due to lack of quorum but it did manage... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Senator commends SECP for separating adjudication ISLAMABAD: Senator Waleed Iqbal commended the SECP for separating the adjudication from the supervision function,... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Loadshedding-free Punjab: Upgradation plan to be submitted to CCoE LAHORE: The augmentation and upgradation plan of transmission and distribution networks in Punjab will be submitted... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Govt can deal with dengue challenge: SACM LAHORE: Special Assistant to CM on Information Hasaan Khawar has said the anti-dengue programme of the Punjab... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
CM Buzdar dismisses opposition’s protest drive LAHORE: Terming the opposition’s agitation against national interest and unjustified in the prevailing... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Steel training programme concludes PESHAWAR: FF Steel and KP-Tevta held certificate distribution ceremony of Steel training programme jointly managed ... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Senate panel seeks forensic audit of sports federations ISLAMABAD: A sub-panel of the Senate Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), on Thursday, asked... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
NHA rejects corruption charges levelled by minister against PML-N govt ISLAMABAD: National Highways Authority (NHA), an arm of Ministry of Communication, has brushed aside corruption... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Dettol collaborates with TCF KARACHI: Dettol has partnered with The Citizens Foundation (TCF) to support the cause of education and specifically... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Cancer research lab established HYDERABAD: A laboratory that is first of its kind in Pakistan, where not only tumours will be studied but patients... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Heritage buildings in Hyderabad will be preserved: official HYDERABAD: Secretary Culture and Tourism Sindh Abdul Rahim Soomro today presided over a meeting at Shahbaz Hall... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
SHC seeks report on steps taken to check milk price hike KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday directed the Karachi commissioner and other officials to furnish... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
ICBC Karachi Branch holds webinar on CIPS KARACHI: Speakers, at a webinar organized by Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Karachi Branch, believed... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Encroachment removal: Land to be allocated for affected people’s resettlement: Wahab KARACHI: Administrator Karachi and Sindh government spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab Thursday said that Karachi... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
PPRA finds PMC-Technology Partner joint agreement as valid ISLAMABAD: Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) on Thursday acknowledged the joint agreement between... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
West Indies women's team to play three ODIs in Nov LAHORE: West Indies Women Cricket team will be visiting Pakistan for three One-Day Internationals in November to ... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Pakistan raises issue of 'forcible' burial of Geelani UNITED NATIONS: Pakistan on Thursday raised the issue of 'forcible' burial of iconic Kashmiri leader Ali Shah ... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Two die in factory boiler explosion in Lahore LAHORE: At least two people, including a laborer and a passerby, died while over a dozen people sustained injuries ... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Number of dengue cases crosses 20,000 mark; 59 die ISLAMABAD: Dengue cases across the country are continuously going up and have crossed 20,000 mark, of which 59 ... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
South Asia Taliban strike journalists at Kabul women's rights protest KABUL: The Taliban struck several journalists to prevent media coverage of a women's rights protest in Kabul on... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
South Asia Indian court asks Zee to call shareholder meeting in win for Invesco NEW DELHI: An Indian court on Thursday asked Zee Entertainment Enterprises to call a meeting of shareholders, as... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
South Asia Blast cuts power to Kabul KABUL: An explosion brought down electricity lines and cut off power to Kabul on Thursday, in a further blow to... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
80,000-180,000 health workers estimated dead from Covid by May 2021: WHO GENEVA: The WHO said Thursday that 80,000 to 180,000 health care workers may have been killed by Covid-19 up to May... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
China Four killed in northern China gas explosion BEIJING: A gas explosion at a restaurant ripped through a busy street in a major Chinese city on Thursday, killing ... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
NATO pushes own defences as Afghanistan lessons weighed BRUSSELS: NATO defence ministers on Thursday pushed to bolster the alliance's defences, as they weighed the... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
South Korea launches first domestic space rocket but mission fails SEOUL: South Korea launched its first domestically developed space rocket on Thursday but failed to put its dummy... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Rich should pay for greater carbon footprint: study PARIS: As rich people have a greater carbon footprint than the poor they should pay more tax to compensate, says a... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
CPEC project enters into its 3rd phase: Sher Ali LAHORE: Chairman National Assembly Parliamentary Committee for China Pakistan Economic Corridor Sher Ali Arbab said... Updated 22 Oct, 2021 10:38am
BARD Foundation aims to equip aspiring engineers ISLAMABAD: Bilquis and Abdul Razak Dawood (BARD) Foundation has recently set up the Descon Endowment Fund at the... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Companies EBM acknowledged as 'Best Place to Work' in Pakistan KARACHI: English Biscuit Manufacturers (EBM) has earned the top position in the 'Best Places to Work' award in the... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
NHA chief orders operator to strictly follow rate lists ISLAMABAD: National Highways Authority (NHA) Chairman Capt Muhammad Khurrum Agha (retired) has instructed the ... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Pakistan condemns martyrdom of four more young Kashmiris in IIOJK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Thursday, expressed deep concerns and strongly condemned the reported martyrdom of four more... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Rashid rules out expulsion of French envoy ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Thursday ruled out possibility of expulsion of French ambassador on ... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
No-trust motion against CM ‘Missing’ MPA Bushra says she’s in Islamabad QUETTA: A purportedly missing member of Balochistan Assembly, Bushra Rind, has surfaced in Islamabad here on... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
PDM releases anti-govt protest schedule ISLAMABAD: The opposition parties’ alliance, the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), on Thursday, issued protest... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Contemptuous remarks: ECP issues show cause notice to Swati ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Thursday, issued a “show cause notice” to Railways ... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
3 IS militants killed near Afghan border PESHAWAR: Police said they killed at least three Islamic State militants Thursday on the outskirts of Peshawar, ... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
IHC issues notice in response to plea challenging NAB ordinance ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, issued notices in a petition challenging the recently... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
TLP issues ‘ultimatum’ after talks hit stalemate LAHORE: After failing to reach a consensus in different round of talks with law enforcers, the banned... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
PDM to stage protest today; PML-N finalises arrangements LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has finalized arrangements to hold protest demonstrations across the... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
ReMIT organises seminars to train women entrepreneurs ISLAMABAD: A series of seminars were held across Pakistan through the Revenue Mobilisation, Investment and Trade... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘The Lord of the Rings’ “It’s all about credibility.” Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
From doom to boom, energy stocks power out of Covid shock Big oil is back. After enduring a near-death experience during the Covid crisis when demand plummeted and being... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Pakistan should leave IMF programme Pakistan should come out of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme, pursue active economic diplomacy, and... Updated 22 Oct, 2021 04:54pm
Compounding economic ‘crisis’ Rising need of petroleum and its heavy taxation leaves the common man stripped of his earnings, and renders the ... Updated 22 Oct, 2021 04:46am
Letters India tasting the frustration of defeat Our navy deserves a lot of praise for successfully thwarting an attempt by an Indian submarine to sneak into... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
CRBC lift-cum-gravity project to be real 'game changer': PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday said that the construction of lift-cum-gravity project of Chashma ... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Green Line project: 40 more buses reach Karachi from China KARACHI: The second consignment of Green Line buses on Thursday arrived at the Karachi Port, bringing the total... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Expert criticises raise in power tariff KARACHI: It has become quite difficult to determine the expected raise in power tariff. On the cards, there are fuel... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
GSP Plus status: Governor says optimistic about extension prospects LAHORE: Terming extension of GSP Plus status to Pakistan as a challenge, Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Stocks Dow hit by IBM results, Nasdaq rises on gains in Big Tech NEW YORK: The Dow on Thursday eased from a record high hit in the previous session as IBM shares fell after its... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Stocks Hong Kong shares close lower as tech, healthcare weigh SHANGHAI: Hong Kong shares ended lower on Thursday, weighed down by tech giants and healthcare stocks, while real... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Stocks Saudi at its highest in over 15-years, Qatar edges up DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's stock market ended higher on Thursday, to remain at its highest in over 15 years, amid strong... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Stocks Miners pull London's FTSE 100 lower; Unilever gains LONDON: London's FTSE 100 index fell on Thursday, as miners dropped due to rising troubles in China's property ... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Stocks Japan's Nikkei falls nearly 2pc on election, China Evergrande jitters TOKYO: Japan's Nikkei share average fell nearly 2% on Thursday, weighed down by fresh fears around China Evergrande... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (October 21, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (October 22, 2021).... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
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 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
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Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (October 21, 2021).... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
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 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Rates LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (October 21,... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
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 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Rates State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Rates PSX ends higher on IMF review: BRIndex100 extends gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Thursday closed higher on reports of positive conclusion of IMF review and... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Energy Israel considering new pipeline to boost gas exports to Egypt LONDON: Israel is considering the construction of a new onshore pipeline to Egypt in order to quickly boost natural... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Energy Qatar Energy says it is committed to being 'trusted' supplier to India DUBAI/NEW DELHI: Top liquefied natural gas exporter Qatar Energy said it remains committed to being a trusted ... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Grains Paris wheat, rapeseed ease after highs PARIS: Euronext wheat edged lower on Thursday as the market paused after a rally fanned by strong export demand and... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Commodities Copper falls as LME squeeze fades and China demand fears grow LONDON: Copper prices fell more than 3% on Thursday as a supply squeeze on the London Metal Exchange (LME) eased and... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Energy Oil dives $2, forecast of mild US winter spurs retreat from multi-year highs NEW YORK: Oil tumbled $2 on Thursday as a forecast for a warm U.S. winter put the breaks on a rally that drove ... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Commodities Vietnam coffee prices steady SINGAPORE: Domestic robusta prices in Vietnam were steady this week on both thin supply and buying demand, with... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures rise TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures rose on Thursday amid wider market gains after the U.S. Federal Reserve gave an... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am
Commodities Palm oil ends 2pc lower on China regulation fears KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures pulled back from a record high to end lower on Thursday, rattled by ... Published 22 Oct, 2021 04:13am