NA body lauds outstanding performance of cricket team ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) lauded the outstanding... Updated 04 Nov, 2021 07:27pm
ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings: Babar Azam becomes top-ranked batsman again LAHORE: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has returned to the top of the batting table in the latest ICC Men’s T20I... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Removal of ban on TikTok: PTA sets condition for social app? ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) would consider withdrawing ban on TikTok in Pakistan, if... Updated 04 Nov, 2021 10:33am
Reports on plantations: SC summons all provincial secretaries ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has summoned the secretaries of the forest department of all the provinces with the... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
NIC accepting applications for startup incubation programme ISLAMABAD: The National Incubation Centre, Pakistan’s largest innovation centre for startups, managed by Teamup ... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Clearance of toiletries’ consignment through fake papers bid foiled KARACHI: Directorate General Intelligence and Investigation (DGI&I) has foiled an attempt to clear the ... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Haleem demands removal of CEO Hesco LAHORE: Leader of Opposition in the provincial assembly of Sindh Haleem Adil Sheikh has sought immediate removal of... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Wheat flour prices, other issues: opposition requisitions PA session KARACHI: The opposition legislators of Sindh on Wednesday submitted requisition in the assembly secretariat to... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
China hits back after Biden criticises Xi’s COP26 no-show BEIJING: China hit back Wednesday against criticism by US President Joe Biden, who had accused Beijing of not ... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Kremlin rejects Biden criticism on climate MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Wednesday rejected US President Joe Biden’s criticism of President Vladimir Putin for not... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Putin says Russian navy to get hypersonic Zircon missiles in 2022 MOSCOW: Tests of Russia’s Zircon hypersonic cruise missile are nearing completion and deliveries to the navy will... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
US blacklists Israeli hacking tool vendor NSO Group WASHINGTON: The US Commerce Department added Israel’s NSO Group and Candiru to its trade blacklist on Wednesday,... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Search suspended for three missing French climbers in Nepal KATHMANDU: Rescuers on Wednesday suspended their hunt for three French climbers missing in the Himalayas after an... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
UNICEF to directly fund Afghan teachers KABUL: The United Nations children’s agency said it was planning to set up a system to directly fund Afghan... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Iran says it blocks US attempt to confiscate oil in Sea of Oman DUBAI: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Wednesday they thwarted an attempt by the United States to detain a... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Senior Taliban commander killed in hospital attack KABUL: A Taliban military commander was killed when his men responded to an Islamic State suicide bomb and gun ... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Ministerial body to recommend wheat support price ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has constituted Ministerial Committee to recommend Minimum Support Price (MSP) for... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Aijaz Jakhrani gets protective bail from SHC KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Wednesday approved protective bail of Advisor to CM on Prisons and Inter-Provincial... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Sindh waste-to-energy policy fine-tuned Karachi: The final points of Sindh Waste-to-Energy Policy 2021 were decided in a meeting held at the office of ... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
KP Cabinet approves ten-year food security plan PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved the first-ever food security policy and plan... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Open courts held to address grievances of people: minister HYDERABAD: Provincial Information Minister Saeed Ghani has said that on the directives of Chairman Pakistan Peoples... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
AGP directed to hold audit of NAB recoveries ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday directed the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) to hold... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Oil depot in Karachi catches fire KARACHI: Rescue and fire brigade personnel completely extinguished the fire that erupted and engulfed an oil depot... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Electoral reforms bills: Awan meets CEC, tries to ease concerns ISLAMABAD: A day after Prime Minister Imran Khan and coalition partners joined hands on the government’s electoral... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
23 die as bus plunges into ravine in AJK RAWALAKOT: At least 23 people were killed while several others got wounded when their bus plunged into a gorge in... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Pakistan again allows airspace to Indian PM’s plane ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has again allowed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s plane to use Pakistani airspace on his... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Malik urges PM to move ICJ against FATF ISLAMABAD: Former interior minister and Chairman Institute of Research and Reforms (IRR) Senator Rehman Malik has... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Pakistan has learnt a lot from FATF challenge: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar on Wednesday said Pakistan was near completing the action plans given by... Updated 04 Nov, 2021 10:28pm
Shehbaz criticises PM for ‘targeting’ ECP LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif lashed out at Prime Minister Imran Khan for... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Population explosion, unemployment: Govt must help produce highly skilled manpower: TEVTA chief FAISALABAD: Pakistan must invest in its most precious human resource to face the multiple challenges of population... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Raiwind Tableeghi Ijtima to begin today LAHORE: Police and the district administration have completed all the necessary security arrangements for the annual... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Right of women in inheritance: Senate panel rejects constitutional amendment bill Islamabad: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice, on Wednesday, rejected “Constitutional Amendment ... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Zardari challenges water supply, other cases ISLAMABAD: Former president Asif Ali Zardari, on Wednesday, challenged the Thatta Water Supply case against him and... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Who’s standing tall behind the deal? “The deal…” “Stop right there. The Khan is standing tall behind the deal.” “The Khan is a tall man –... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
DIG praises services of police guides ISLAMABAD: Deputy-Inspector General (DIG) Operations Afzaal Ahmed Kausar Wednesday said that the capital police was... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
IRA to be established under MCI ISLAMABAD: The federal government would establish the Islamabad Regulatory Authority (IRA) under Metropolitan... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Uzbek delegation visits Torkham border, PMA Kakul ISLAMABAD: A five-member Uzbek delegation, lead by Secretary of the Security Council of the Republic of Uzbekistan... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Salient features of govt-TLP agreement unveiled ISLAMABAD: Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP) will not resort to violence or challenge the writ of the state, it would... Updated 04 Nov, 2021 10:28am
GSP+ facility mutually beneficial, Qureshi tells EU parliament’s team ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday conveyed Pakistan’s readiness to continue to work ... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Kidney Hill case: NAB to provide legible copies of map to counsel for accused ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Wednesday, asked the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to submit its reply... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Category B countries: NCOC lifts inbound travel restrictions ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Wednesday lifted inbound travel restrictions for... Updated 04 Nov, 2021 01:49pm
President speaks about govt’s economic strategy ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that the main focus of the government’s economic strategy was to enhance ... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
ML-1 to help improve PR’s performance, says Watto KARACHI: Chairman National Assembly Standing Committee on Railways Muhammad Moin Watto on Tuesday said that ML-1... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Maggo lauds FTO’s efforts in relation to corruption challenge KARACHI: Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo, President FPCCI, has commended the efforts of office of Federal... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
JS Bank, Gohar Villas collaborate to promote affordable housing ISLAMABAD: JS Bank has joined hands with Gohar Villas to provide home financing at minimal markup rates under the... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Gas ‘crisis’ has worsened, claims Sindh minister KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy Imtiaz Shaikh on Tuesday said that gas crisis in the country has intensified,... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Ramping up rates: Emerging central banks feel inflation pain Finding themselves at the sharp end of a global inflation shock, emerging market central banks are expected to raise... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Country by country, scientists eye beginning of an end to the Covid-19 pandemic As the devastating Delta variant surge eases in many regions of the world, scientists are charting when, and where,... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Global growth or stagflation? Traders began this November, historically the best month for equities, by largely stepping out of the market because... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Letters No solution in sight?— I We have no plans for either efficient power generation or reduction in transmission losses and theft and thus we ... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
World Jellyfish Day marked KARACHI: The country’s shores have become a bed for dead jellyfish because of a possible climate change and ... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Govt decides to introduce screening test to filter ‘serious’ candidates for CSS ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government has decided to introduce Screening Test to filter the serious candidates for... Updated 04 Nov, 2021 11:00am
Stocks Dubai stocks at 3-year high on bourse expansion plan DUBAI: Dubai’s stock market ended higher on Wednesday, reaching its highest in over three years, building on gains... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Stocks Indian shares end lower as banks drag BENGALURU: Indian shares closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by banking stocks, though shares of the country’s... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Stocks China stocks end lower on economic pressure, fresh Covid-19 cases SHANGHAI: China stocks closed lower on Wednesday as market sentiment was dented after Premier Li Keqiang warned of... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Stocks Wall St mixed as focus shifts to Fed’s taper decision NEW YORK: U.S. stocks indexes traded mixed in a narrow range on Wednesday as investors looked ahead to the Federal... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 3, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (November 4, 2021).... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
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 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Rates Stock market retreats on profit-taking KARACHI: After two consecutive bullish sessions, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Wednesday witnessed a lackluster... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Energy Oil falls to near 4-week low after big build in US inventories NEW YORK: Oil prices fell to a near four-week low on Wednesday, after U.S. crude stocks rose more than expected, as... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Commodities Palm jumps tracking Dalian rivals higher despite weak fundamentals KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures jumped on Wednesday, tracking gains in rival oils on the Dalian Commodity... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Commodities Copper edges lower on uncertainty ahead of Fed meeting LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Wednesday on uncertainty ahead of a U.S. Federal Reserve meeting expected to start... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Commodities Gold hits three-week low as nerves build before Fed decision NEW YORK: Gold prices slid to their weakest level since mid-October on Wednesday, as investors feared the Federal... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Commodities Most of sprouted Ukraine winter grain in good condition KYIV: Most of the sprouted Ukrainian winter grain crop is in good or satisfactory condition while a lack of rain had... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Energy 380-cst HSFO cash premium rises, barge crack dips SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premium for 380-cst high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) rose on Wednesday, lifted by a firmer deal... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Commodities China coking coal futures track spot prices higher, jump over 14pc BEIJING/MANILA: Chinese coking coal futures rose for the first time in six trading sessions on Wednesday, surging... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Energy US natgas futures edge up on soaring global gas prices NEW YORK: U.S. natural gas futures edged up on Wednesday after soaring about 7% in the prior session on forecasts ... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Energy Jet fuel cracks inch higher amid hopes of aviation demand recovery SINGAPORE: Asian jet fuel refining margins edged higher on Wednesday as raw material crude prices slipped, while... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Energy Gasoline-Margins linger near recent highs, inventories drop NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha crack eased on Wednesday, but remained near recent multi-year highs as robust demand... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 110,913 tonnes of cargo comprising 75,784 tonnes of import cargo and 35,129 tonnes... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 12.778... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (November 03, 2021).... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market remains stable KARACHI: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained stable and trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Stocks Australia shares mark best day in a month as banks, miners rebound SYDNEY: Australian shares rose on Wednesday by their most in a month as investors were relieved that the central ... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Stocks Hong Kong stocks post longest losing streak since July HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks closed lower on Wednesday, with the benchmark index posting the longest losing streak in... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Energy Oil stocks weigh on FTSE 100; Darktrace slumps to 2-month low LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 slipped on Wednesday as losses in heavyweight oil stocks and the stronger pound weighed,... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Commodities $2.5bn rice export target set LAHORE: The Federal Ministry of Commerce in consultation with the Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 3, 2021)... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (November 3, 2021). ======================================= ... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 3, 2021).... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (November 3, 2021). ======================== Open ... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (November 3, 2021).... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (November 3, 2021).... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
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 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (November 3, 2021).... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (November 3, 2021). ==================================== ... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (November 3, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (November 3, 2021).... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
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 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday ... Published 04 Nov, 2021 04:32am
USC raises prices of items hours before relief package announcement Utility Stores Corporation increases prices of ghee and cooking oil by Rs38 and Rs33 per kg/litre, respectively Updated 04 Nov, 2021 10:12am