Customs to set up new check-posts, warehouses in Lahore LAHORE: The customs department will set up new check posts and warehouses after an increase in the number of entries... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
NTDC prepares plan aimed at removing transmission system constraints ISLAMABAD: National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has prepared four year (2021-24) transmission system... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates Stock market stays bullish on improved trade numbers KARACHI: A bullish momentum continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Tuesday on improved trade numbers and... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Punjab reports 494 fresh dengue cases LAHORE: There is no let up in the spread of dengue fever, as 494 fresh dengue cases were reported across the ... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Telenor launches 4G services in AJK ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan launched 4G services in Azad Jammu and Kashmir, which will enable access to the benefits... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Punjab CM terms price hike ‘crucial’ issue LAHORE: Terming price-hike as a crucial issue, Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Tuesday that public’s... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
‘Annual demand of housing is estimated to be about 700,000 units’ ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BoI), under the leadership of secretary BoI, Fareena Mazhar held an investment... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Prisons should function as ‘correction houses’: Sindh CM HYDERABAD: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that it is pleasure for him to be here in the handing... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
At least 11 persons injured in Kharan blast QUETTA: At least 11 people were injured in explosion in Kharan area of Balochistan on Tuesday. The police and rescue... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
NICVD performs first stroke intervention procedure KARACHI: The NICVD has performed its first intervention to prevent stroke in a 48 year old female came with the ... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Two more Covid-19 patients die, 263 new cases emerge KARACHI: As many as two more patients of Coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 7,571 and 263 new ... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Protection of journalists: Sindh govt urged to set up commission KARACHI: Speakers at a seminar on Wednesday urged the Sindh Government to establish a Commission to ensure ... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Integration of political and economic factors? EDITORIAL: Political as opposed to economic compulsions of a sitting government are understood only by those who ... Updated 03 Nov, 2021 10:02am
Proposed acquisition of Tri-pack Films Ltd by Packages Ltd from Mitsubishi cleared ISLAMABAD: After undertaking an in-depth phase-II review, the anti-trust watchdog has cleared the proposed... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Johnson apologises to Israeli minister in wheelchair over COP26 access OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologised to Israel’s energy minister after she... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Denmark, US and 12 other nations back tougher climate goal for shipping GLASGOW: Denmark, the United States and 12 other countries on Monday backed a goal to reduce emissions by the global... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
US aviation regulator warns of potential interference from 5G spectrum plan WASHINGTON: The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it had issued a special information bulletin... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
CIA head meets Russian security council chief in Moscow MOSCOW: US Central Intelligence Agency director William Burns met the head of Russia’s powerful Security Council... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Tribunal for murdered journalists to open in The Hague THE HAGUE: In an unprecedented effort to achieve justice in the killing of journalists, three leading press freedom... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Yahoo leaves China for good SHANGHAI: Yahoo said it had stopped allowing its services to be accessible from mainland China “in recognition of... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
‘Cash machine’ BP boosts share buyback as profit surges LONDON: BP added more than a billion dollars to its share buyback programme on Tuesday as it likened itself to a... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Dubai to list utility Dewa under bourse expansion plan DUBAI: The Dubai government plans a stock market flotation of utility Dubai Electricity & Water Authority ... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
KP’s approved, executed schemes: Discrepancy in data irks Senate panel on Safron ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on States and Frontier Regions (Safron) expressed displeasure regarding the... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
There’s alarming rise in dengue cases across country ISLAMABAD: Dengue cases have been continuously witnessing an upward trend as on Tuesday, the health authorities... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
PIA airlifts 15m doses of Sinovac vaccines from China BEIJING: As many as five special flights of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have transported 15 million doses... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Third round of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22 starts today LAHORE: The third round of Quaid-e-Azam Trophy 2021-22, absorbing red-ball cricket action will resume from Wednesday... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Punjab govt releases 1,000 TLP supporters LAHORE: After reaching a secret deal with the proscribed Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) to clear roads and end its... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Covid-19 vaccination: PPL campaign targets 150,000 individuals KARACHI: As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility Programme, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has launched a... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Entity ratings of FFSPL upgraded PESHAWAR: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited (VIS) has upgraded the entity ratings of Frontier Foundry Steel ... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (November 2, 2021) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 3, 2021).... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
LG System Act draft: Islamabad mayor to be elected directly; MC to have 70 members ISLAMABAD: The Mayor of Islamabad would be elected directly while the metropolitan corporation will have as many as... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
President’s power to remove NAB chief comes under harsh criticism ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, on Tuesday, said the... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
NAB (Third Amendment) Ordinance: Shehbaz says PM has given ‘NRO’ to himself, his govt LAHORE: Reacting to the promulgation of the NAB (Third Amendment) Ordinance, 2021, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Banned TLP may be allowed to contest polls ISLAMABAD: Government is to free more than 2,000 jailed activists of a banned Islamist militant group and allow the... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
SC orders treatment of cancer patients in all public hospitals ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has directed the health secretaries of the federal and provincial governments to ensure... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Establishment of JSC to help boost ties with Uzbekistan: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday expressed the hope that the signing a ... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Pannu Tunnel road accident: Five killed, 11 hurt on Hazara Expressway MANSEHRA: At least five persons including two women were killed and 11 others injured when a car and a passenger van... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The glass is not half empty… “I want to rename the Khan party as the N party.” “N as in Negotiators?” “Hmmm, am not sure because The... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Blasphemous content on social media: IHC shows anger over inaction of FIA ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, expressed annoyance over the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
JI chief urges govt to recognise Taliban govt LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has demanded the government recognize the government of Islamic Emirate... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
‘Opportunities to Excel–Now and The Future’: PIDE to host PSDE conference on 23rd PESHAWAR: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) has announced to host the 35th Annual General Meeting... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Will COP26 deforestation pledge be game-changer or just more broken promises? A new pledge by world leaders to halt deforestation by 2030 is likely to fail unless quickly backed by more funding,... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
LNG procurement crisis During the entire pandemic period Pakistan has maintained some economic activities and now it is making good ... Updated 03 Nov, 2021 10:03am
Afghan economy collapsing Afghanistan is running out of money fast, its currency is in a tail-spin and prices across the board are going... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Letters Cyber-attack on a leading bank’s computer system A leading bank of the country has recently suffered a cyber-attack on its entire computer system. Luckily, no bank... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks Tokyo stocks close lower TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed lower Tuesday on profit-taking after a strong rally in the previous session with traders... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks Indian shares end lower BENGALURU: Indian shares ended lower on Tuesday, as losses in metal stocks and heavyweight Reliance Industries... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks TSX edges lower TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index edged lower on Tuesday, weighed down by a more than 1% slide in energy and... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks China shares fall SHANGHAI: Chinese shares fell on Tuesday as energy, financials and real estate stocks weighed amid growing concerns... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks Dubai stocks leap on plans to launch market-maker fund, IPOs DUBAI: Dubai’s stock market registered sharp gains on Tuesday, reaching its highest since June 2018, as the ... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks Wall Street scales record peaks on earnings cheer; Fed meeting in focus NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes climbed to record highs on Tuesday, getting a boost from a string of... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks European stocks inch up LONDON: European shares crept up to a record high on Tuesday as a strong outlook from hearing aid maker Demant... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks FTSE 100 index drops LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 index dropped on Tuesday, with mining stocks taking a hit from a slump in iron ore... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks Paris stock sets new record close PARIS: The Paris stock exchange’s blue-chip stock index CAC 40 rose 0.5 percent on Tuesday to set a new record... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (November 2, 2021).... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
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 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (November 2, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
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 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 2, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 2, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 2, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 2, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,489.1940... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 2, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 2, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 2, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 2, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 2, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (November 2, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (November 2, 2021).... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Telenor Microfinance Bank: MCB Bank eyes majority stakes KARACHI: In a major development in the banking sector, MCB Bank is intending to acquire majority stake in Telenor... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Afghanistan meeting: Pakistan turns down India’s invitation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Tuesday, turned down India’s invitation for attending a meeting of the regional countries... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rizwan, Babar guide Pakistan to World Cup semis with Namibia scalp ABU DHABI: Pakistan became the first team to reach the Twenty20 World Cup semi-finals after beating Namibia by 45... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities Sugarcane crushing season will begin on 15th LAHORE: The Punjab Food Department on Tuesday notified start of sugarcane crushing season 2021-22 in the province... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Energy POL products’ prices kept unchanged till 15th: FD ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has announced to maintain the prices of the petroleum products (MS, HSD, SKO, and... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Energy Profit margin: protesting fuel retailers not optimistic about prospects of talks KARACHI: The country’s fuel oil sellers on Tuesday doubted over a success of their meeting with the federal energy... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Energy US unveils crackdown on methane from oil and gas industry NEW YORK: The Biden administration on Tuesday unveiled a plan to slash emissions of the greenhouse gas methane from... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities Copper slides, caution prevails ahead of Fed meeting LONDON: Copper prices fell on Tuesday alongside other commodities due to caution ahead a meeting of the US central... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Energy Oil falls in choppy trade before US inventories, OPEC+ meeting CALGARY, Alberta: Oil dropped below $85 a barrel on Tuesday, but remained close to a three-year high in choppy trade... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities Inner Mongolia coal firms cut prices to below 1,000 yuan/tone SHANGHAI: Several coal producers in China’s Inner Mongolia region have reduced thermal coal prices to under 1,000... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities Japan rubber futures drop nearly 2pc TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures fell nearly 2% on Tuesday after central bank minutes showed concern about the... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities Palm up after China urges citizens to stock up on food KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose slightly on Tuesday as China called on its citizens to stock up on ... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities Wheat futures ease on supply questions after hitting highest price since 2012 CHICAGO: Chicago wheat futures rose to their highest level in almost nine years on Tuesday, as the declining... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Energy Russia’s Oct oil, gas condensate output hits 10.84m bpd, Ifax says MOSCOW: Russian oil and gas condensate output rose to 10.84 million barrels per day (bpd) last month from 10.72... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities London cocoa hits lowest in three months; sugar gains LONDON: London cocoa futures on ICE hit their lowest in three months on Tuesday on signs of abundant supplies and as... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities Gold hits a lull as investors focus on Fed meeting LONDON: Gold prices were subdued on Tuesday ahead of a crucial US Federal Reserve meeting that could offer cues on... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities NY coffee targets $2.1275-$2.1615 range SINGAPORE: New York December coffee may break a resistance at $2.1030 per lb and rise towards a range of... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities CBOT corn may rise to $5.90, bullish wedge confirmed SINGAPORE: CBOT corn may break a resistance $5.81-1/2 per bushel and rise towards $5.90. The contract is riding on ... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold prices slip on strong dollar NEW YORK: Gold prices fell on Tuesday as the US dollar and equities gained ahead of a much-awaited US Federal ... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities Costa Rica coffee exports dip in Oct SAN JOSE: Costa Rican coffee exports fell 29.6% in October compared to the same month last year due to tight ... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities Ukraine 2022 winter wheat sowing 91pc complete KYIV: Ukrainian farms had sown almost 6.1 million hectares of winter wheat for the 2022 harvest as of Nov 1, ... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities ICE canola’s most-active contract hits record high WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): The most-active contract for ICE canola futures rose on Monday to a record high, supported by... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Energy HiLo spread climbs, hovers near 20-month high SINGAPORE: Asia’s high-low (HiLo) sulphur price spread climbed on Tuesday, hovering near a two-year high amid... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities China iron ore futures hit trading limit, plunge to nearly one-year low BEIJING: Benchmark iron ore futures in China dived to its daily trading limit in Tuesday morning trade, and fell... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Energy Asia’s naphtha crack at over seven-year high NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha crack extended gains on Tuesday and touched more than seven-year high amid firm ... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Energy US natgas futures rise on profit-taking, strong LNG demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 3% on Tuesday as short sellers took some profits after the contract... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 134,131 tonnes of cargo comprising 77,392 tonnes of import cargo and 56,739... Published 03 Nov, 2021 03:54am