India’s tech capital on alert after death of actor BENGALURU: Offices and shops in India’s tech capital of Bengaluru shut down on Friday and police were brought in ... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
US successfully tests hypersonic booster motor in Utah WASHINGTON: The Pentagon successfully tested a booster rocket motor on Thursday designed to power a launch vehicle... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Russia signals not ready to let Taliban into UN UNITED NATIONS: No-one is in a hurry to recognize the Taliban as Afghanistan’s government, Russian UN Ambassador... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
India re-appoints central bank governor Das for 3 more years MUMBAI: India has re-appointed central bank governor Shaktikanta Das for three more years or until further orders, ... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Biden has unusually long meeting with pope VATICAN CITY: US President Joe Biden held an unusually long meeting with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Friday as a... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Ikea pays out 110m euros in Covid bonuses STOCKHOLM: Ikea will pay a total of 110 million euros ($128 million) in bonuses to employees worldwide as reward for... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rich nations sound climate alarm as calls for action grow ROME: Leaders of the 20 richest countries will acknowledge the existential threat of climate change and will take... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Armed operation against TLP protestors: Report sought from Secretary interior, Pemra ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Friday, sought reports from the secretary interior and the Pakistan... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Safdar all praise for Maryam’s leadership ISLAMABAD: Captain Safdar (retd), the spouse of Maryam Nawaz, on Friday said that he sees his wife as the “prime... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rising tide of Islamophobia in India: Pakistan condemns attacks on mosques, Muslims in Tripura ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the vandalisation of several mosques, houses and shops of Muslims by radical... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
110 more dengue cases reported in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The capital, Islamabad is facing a continuous rise in dengue fever cases with 110 more cases reported... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Faisal Afridi promoted to ICC Int’l panel of umpires LAHORE: Former first-class cricketer Faisal Khan Afridi has been promoted to the ICC’s International Panel of... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
LG elections in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa: Parties, candidates, polling agents required to ‘avoid insulting ECP’ ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has barred political parties, candidates and their agents for... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Industry TDAP, TIC Bangkok organise virtual B2B session on dates KARACHI: TDAP in collaboration with the Commercial Section of Bangkok,organized a session of virtual B2B meetings... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Service delivery systems: Sindh, Punjab healthcare commissions join hands KARACHI: The healthcare commissions of Punjab and Sindh will collaborate to further improve the healthcare service... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
SC orders demolition of Tejori Heights within a month KARACHI: The Karachi Registry of the Supreme Court of Pakistan on Friday ordered the demolition of the illegal ... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The difference between Rahman Malik and Sheikh Rashid “I would like to make some comparisons…” “Which field? Entertainment?” “Yes. So what’s the ... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Careem further strengthens its safety protocols KARACHI: Careem has further strengthened its safety protocols by onboarding specialized agencies including Mohafiz... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
KE employees assaulted during anti-power theft operation near Hub: spokesman KARACHI: Several employees of K-Electric on Friday sustained injuries as unidentified men offered resistance when KE... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Oil giant Saudi Arabia sees opportunity in climate crisis The climate crisis does not look like good news for the oil industry, but Saudi Arabia is sniffing an opportunity... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Is Asia and the Pacific ready for the global climate stage? As the leaders of Asia and the Pacific prepare to head to Glasgow for the26th United Nations Climate Change... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Wake up before it’s too late — II Turkey was not admitted to the European Union (EU) mainly because of the fact that the union is inherently a ... Updated 30 Oct, 2021 02:55pm
Might is right The League of Nations was the first worldwide intergovernmental organisation whose principal mission was to maintain... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Letters What’s in store? Price hike is now the number one issue for a vast majority of country’s people. They’re finding it extremely... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Pandora Papers: PMIC proceedings: collection of information, data underway ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister’s Inspection Commission (PMIC) has commenced its proceedings regarding the Pandora... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
411 fresh dengue cases reported in Lahore LAHORE: There is no respite in dengue cases in Lahore, as over 411 fresh cases were reported during the last 24 ... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Governor confers awards on 30 personalities LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar conferred Governor Awards to over 30 personalities in recognition ... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
250 arrested for ‘forcefully’ closing down markets in Lahore LAHORE: The Lahore police on Friday picked up at least 250 miscreants from various retail and wholesale markets ... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
IBA Karachi holds session with Italian consul general KARACHI: The International Resource Centre at the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi held a session... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Mobile phone, internet services: Ministry faces problems in some districts of Balochistan ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication is facing administrative and security... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Punjab govt approves 9 schemes worth Rs20.88bn LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved nine development schemes with an estimated cost of Rs20.88 billion. The... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
President upholds decision of Wafaqi Mohtasib ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has upheld the decision of the Wafaqi Mohtasib ordering the Lahore Electric Supply... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Stocks Indian shares fall for third day BENGALURU: Indian shares closed in the red for the third straight session on Friday, dragged by banks and IT firms,... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Stocks Microsoft brings S&P 500, Nasdaq back into record territory NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq crept back up to record territory on Friday after a boost from Microsoft,... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Turkey pressing US for F-16 fighters WASHINGTON: The United States is discussing Turkey’s request to buy F-16 fighters after a deal for more advanced... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Facebook’s future tops agenda at Web Summit PARIS: Facebook will face intense scrutiny over its future at next week’s Web Summit, with its “Meta” rebrand... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Pakistan’s Textile Industry: Post-Covid Scenario TEXT: The textile industry is an ever-growing market worldwide; likewise, it is considered one of the most vital... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Pakistan’s Textile Industry: Messages from Sohail Pasha Chairman Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) TEXT: It is a matter of great pleasure and immense satisfaction that Pakistan is moving towards economic growth,... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Pakistan’s Textile Industry: Messages from Mian Muhammad Aslam Iqbal TEXT: Government is transforming Punjab into a hub of investment, trade and economic activities. Within a short span... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Turkish Republic Day: Sustainable Tourism in Turkey TEXT: Türkiye offers numerous sustainable travel options for visitors who are environmentally-conscious, seek to... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Turkish Republic Day: Message from Muhammad Farooq Afzal Founder President Pakistan Turkey Business Forum TEXT: The people and the Government of Pakistan express their heartiest congratulations to the brotherly people and... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Turkish Republic Day: Message from Can Dinçer Chief Commercial Officer of Arçelik A.?. TEXT: ‘Cumhuriyet Bayram?’, or the Turkish Republic Day is celebrated with great fanfare as a national festival... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (October 29, 2021) and the forecast for Saturday (October 30, 2021).... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
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 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates PSX stays bullish: BRIndex100 ends flat KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed higher on the last trading day of the week following expectations over... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Energy Defence, energy and trade: Pakistan, Turkey to hold HLSCC meeting next month ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkey are likely to hold the 7th session of High Level Strategic Cooperation Council ... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Energy Fertiliser plants: Gas companies directed to ensure uninterrupted gas supply ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has directed gas companies (the SSGCL... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Energy Oil prices rebound, edge up ahead of OPEC meeting NEW YORK: US crude prices edged higher on Friday, turning positive after an early decline, supported by expectations... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (October 29, 2021).... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (October 29, 2021).... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (October 29, 2021).... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
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 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (October 29, 2021).... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (October 29, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,458.0860... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,224.4287 Bid... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ========================... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ========================... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (October 29, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (October 29, 2021).... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (October ... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Forex Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling) KARACHI: The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on ... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
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 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (October 29, ... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (October... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
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 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Rates State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 30 Oct, 2021 04:37am
Lending to government: SBP’s profit down 35pc on lower income SBP attributes decline in profit to maturing of PIBs, and decrease in average interest rate during FY21 Updated 30 Oct, 2021 09:40am
Govt treating TLP with kid gloves? ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Friday said the National Security Committee (NSC) has decided that the... Updated 30 Oct, 2021 01:28pm
Nepra chairman’s powers restored ISLAMABAD: The powers of Chairman, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra), Tauseef H Farooqi have been... Updated 30 Oct, 2021 09:43am
Framework for developing strategic reserves: CCoE directs formation of body under Ogra ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has directed constitution of a committee under the Ogra with the... Updated 30 Oct, 2021 09:44am
‘Just give us our money’: Taliban push to unlock Afghan billions abroad FRANKFURT: Afghanistan’s Taliban government is pressing for the release of billions of dollars of central bank... Updated 30 Oct, 2021 09:45am
External debt, liabilities increased to $125.876bn by end Sept ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s external debt and liabilities increased from $122.199 billion by end June 2021 to $125.876... Updated 30 Oct, 2021 01:47pm
Circular debt reaches Rs2.379trn mark in Q1 ISLAMABAD: The country’s circular debt has reached Rs 2.379 trillion during the first quarter (July-September)... Updated 30 Oct, 2021 12:41pm
Next review: Govt about to announce agreement with IMF: Dr Reza KARACHI: Dr. Reza Baqir, Governor, State Bank of Pakistan on Friday said that the government is about to announce ... Updated 30 Oct, 2021 12:24pm
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points