Industry Tarin urges PSMA members to start production at earliest ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin held a meeting with delegation of... Published 10 Nov, 2021 06:13am
Meesha’s plea for permanent exemption dismissed LAHORE: A trial court dismissed an appeal of Meesha Shafi for permanent exemption from personal appearance in suit... Published 10 Nov, 2021 06:13am
Mindshare wins media mandate for Airlift KARACHI: Following an intense pitch process that commenced in August 2021, Mindshare Pakistan has been entrusted as... Published 10 Nov, 2021 06:13am
ERRA given June 22 deadline to complete school projects in KP ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court directed the Earthquake Reconstruction and Rehabilitation Authority (ERRA) to complete... Published 10 Nov, 2021 06:13am
Naheed Supermarket signs up with HBL Pay KARACHI: Naheed Supermarket has signed up with HBL Pay to enable Transaction & Employee Banking Services. The... Published 10 Nov, 2021 06:13am
Pak-Afghan ties under Taliban govt: Speakers at seminar discuss socio-political dynamics ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Institute for Conflict and Security Studies (PICSS) organised a seminar “Pak–Afghan... Published 10 Nov, 2021 06:13am
Delimitation of constituencies: ECP directs Balochistan govt to furnish relevant data ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has directed the Balochistan government to provide relevant ... Published 10 Nov, 2021 06:13am
Industry Value-added sector: PRGMEA, PHMA urge govt to provide level playing field LAHORE: Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association and Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and... Published 10 Nov, 2021 06:13am
USAID official lauds Lesco's performance LAHORE: USAID Director Energy Jenna Diallo has appreciated the performance of the Planning & Development and... Published 10 Nov, 2021 06:13am
Modern technology for food security, economy: Agri graduates ‘will have to play role’ in development: SAU VC HYDERABAD: Dr Fateh Marri, Vice Chancellor, Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) said that in future, agricultural... Published 10 Nov, 2021 06:12am
Morocco airline to launch direct Israel flights RABAT: Morocco’s national carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) said Tuesday it would start regular direct flights to... Published 10 Nov, 2021 06:07am
Trade policy framework approved ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet, on Tuesday, approved the Strategic Trade Policy Framework (STPF) 2020-25, aimed at... Updated 10 Nov, 2021 03:16pm
CPEC termed our ‘last chance’ for industrialization ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) affairs Khalid Mansoor... Updated 10 Nov, 2021 11:49am
Cabinet decides to increase gas tariff for captive power ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhary has said that the federal cabinet has decided ... Updated 10 Nov, 2021 11:51am
Transfer of PCSI to NFSRD: Cabinet directs MoC to initiate summary ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Commerce to initiate a summary for transfer of Pakistan Cotton... Updated 10 Nov, 2021 09:51am
Official spot rate hits all-time high KARACHI: The rate of Prime Mark Cotton of Sindh reached at Rs 17000 per maund highest in the history of the country.... Updated 10 Nov, 2021 09:46am
Punjab Prisons' employees in great distress LAHORE: The Punjab Prisons employees, who had been fighting for their rights for nearly a decade, are in great... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
SNP members meet Pakistani parliamentarians SCOTLAND: SNP Member of UK Parliament Chris Stephens, SNP Member of Scottish Parliament Kaukab Stewart also Chair of... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Australian embassy, Kinnaird College host Girls' Cricket Cup 2021 ISLAMABAD: The Australian High Commission and Kinnaird College for Women with the support of the Pakistan Cricket... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Data sharing, research: FPCCI, IBA ink MoU for collaboration KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) and Institute of Business Administration... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
BIPL, Elahi Group file compromise pact in SHC KARACHI: Bank Islami Pakistan Limited (BIPL) and Elahi Group of Companies (EGC)/Zafar Agencies (ZA) have filed a... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
NA deputy speaker speaks about profundity of Pak-Afghan relationship ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Khan Suri has said that Pakistan and Afghanistan are deeply linked... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
England cricket team to tour Pakistan in Sept-Oct LAHORE: England will play two additional men’s Twenty20 Internationals to the five T20Is originally planned when... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Seminar on ‘Fikr-e-Iqbal’ at LCCI LAHORE: Teachings of Allama Muhammad Iqbal are like a tower of light to maintain peace and stability in the society... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Islamabad Marriott Hotel welcomes new GM, executive chef ISLAMABAD: Islam-abad Marriott Hotel has appointed David Richard O’Hanlon as its new General Manager. The official... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
TTP asks fighters to observe one-month ceasefire ISLAMABAD: A day after the government announced that a “complete” ceasefire has been agreed in the ongoing talks... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
‘No NAB official authorized to unnecessarily contact any citizen’ KARACHI: Director General National Accountability (NAB) Karachi Dr Najaf Quli Mirza on Tuesday said that no NAB... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
UoW holds first international conference WAH CANTT: University of Wah, Department of English organized its 1st International Conference on Recent Advances in... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
India urged to allow Sikh pilgrims to travel through Kartarpur Corridor ISLAMABAD: On the second anniversary of the opening of Kartarpur Corridor, Pakistan on Tuesday urged India to allow... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
US to buy $1bn more worth of Covid-19 pill NEW YORK: The US government will buy another $1 billion worth of the COVID-19 pill made by Merck & Co Inc and... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Russia floats idea of EU paying Belarus to stop migrant flows MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday suggested that the European Union could provide financial... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
EU presses 13 countries to stem Belarus migrant route BRUSSELS: The EU said Tuesday it is pressing more than a dozen countries to prevent their nationals leaving for... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Europe Duchess Meghan letter: UK tabloid starts appeal against privacy ruling LONDON: A British tabloid began an appeal on Tuesday against a high court judge's ruling in favour of Meghan, the... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Detained Afghan pilots preparing to fly out of Tajikistan WASHINGTON: More than 150 US-trained Afghan pilots and other personnel, held in neighbouring Tajikistan for nearly... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
New emissions pledges barely affect global heating: UN GLASGOW: New emissions-cutting pledges - including a vow during COP26 by India to be carbon neutral by 2070 - are... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Middle East Israel using facial recognition surveillance in Palestine HEBRON, (Palestinian Territories): Israel's army has deployed a sweeping personal data collection programme using... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Middle East UAE top diplomat on first Syria visit in over a decade BEIRUT: The United Arab Emirates foreign minister met President Bashar al-Assad in Damascus on Tuesday, the Syrian... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
SHC judgement against SPSC Act: SC allows appeal of Sindh govt ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court allowed the Sindh government appeal against the Sindh High Court (SHC)’s judgment... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
At least 10 missing in Turkey building collapse ISTANBUL: At least 13 people were injured on Tuesday and 10 others feared trapped under debris when two-storey... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Commodities Premium iron ore's out performance is a bearish signal LAUNCESTON, (Australia): Spot iron ore prices are now lower than the depths plumbed during the early part of the... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
MMBL bags 'gender diversity at workplace' award KARACHI: Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) has won the prestigious Gender Diversity at Workplace Award... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
PPP gears up election campaign in NA-133 LAHORE: The Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) has geared up election campaign in NA-133 to get it revived in Punjab as... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Joint sitting of parliament: Parliamentary opposition parties agree on joint strategy ISLAMABAD: The parliamentary opposition parties on Tuesday agreed on a joint strategy in the parliament to give a... Updated 10 Nov, 2021 11:47am
CTD kills two alleged terrorists in Khuzdar operation QUETTA: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) killed two suspected terrorists said to be associated with a... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Transit trade, other issues: Afghan acting FM due today ISLAMABAD: The acting foreign minister of the Taliban interim government Amir Khan Muttaqi will arrive Wednesday ... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Ownership of apartment in New York: IHC grants 15-day protective bail to Zardari ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, granted 15-day protective bail to former president and... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
CM felicitates cricket team LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has extended congratulations to team captain Babar Azam, Muhammad... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
National Assembly: Govt suffers defeat over 2 bills ISLAMABAD: The government has to face embarrassment in the National Assembly, on Tuesday, when it was defeated on ... Updated 10 Nov, 2021 09:37pm
Govt committed to fast-tracking WB-funded projects: Umar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar, while appreciating the... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Three more nabbed in Nazim Jokhio murder case; DVR seized KARACHI: Three more suspects were arrested in the high-profile Nazim Jokhio murder case on Tuesday. An ... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Change is in the air “Nawaz Sharif is a trail blazer…” Updated 10 Nov, 2021 06:33am
ADB DG, Tarin discuss various matters ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin held a meeting with Director General... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Supplies of sugar in Lahore run dry LAHORE: Shopkeepers in the biggest wholesale market of the province, Akbari Mandi, claimed on Tuesday that the ... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Khaqan holds govt, NAB responsible for rising inflation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Rejection of nomination papers: PTI candidate, wife approach LHC LAHORE: A candidate of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf for by-poll to be held in NA-133, Lahore Jamshed Cheema and his wife... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Homage paid to Allama Iqbal LAHORE: Homage was paid to poet and philosopher, Dr Allama Muhammad Iqbal on his birth anniversary, which was marked... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Dengue claims six more lives in Punjab LAHORE: The dengue fever claimed six more lives, including five in Lahore and one in Rawalpindi during the last 24... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
'Destruction' of National Park, Wildlife Sanctuary: IHC asks SAPM, others to visit areas, file report ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) observed that the federal government, the Capital Development Authority... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Kamal seeks amnesty for youths of Karachi, Balochistan Karachi: Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday said that in the best interest of the country,... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
PKR: managing common currency area The rupee slide in recent weeks suggests that the traditional arguments of elevated current account deficits, ... Updated 10 Nov, 2021 09:54am
Technical committees — non-technical decisions Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan’s economy. About 68 percent of the population is engaged in farming... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
More net than zero: Do carbon-cutting promises add up for the climate? The growing avalanche of governments and companies committing to cut their climate-changing carbon pollution to net... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Letters Stop playing the blame game Blaming the Sindh government for soaring prices of sugar is not just sufficient; the federal government that has ... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Junaid W Zuberi joins NAPA as CEO KARACHI: National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) Karachi has announced the appointment of Junaid W Zuberi as its... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
PM urges world to help avert humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday referring to the World Food Programme (WFP) alert regarding the... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Stocks Wall Street's record run loses steam, GE surges on split NEW YORK: US stock indexes retreated from record highs on Tuesday as a solid rise in producer prices last month... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Stocks Dubai bourse gains on property shares; Saudi retreats DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday, with Dubai index rising on the back of property... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Stocks Hong Kong shares close higher HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares settled higher on Tuesday as healthcare stocks rebounded from a sharp drop in the... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Stocks Tokyo's Nikkei ends down TOKYO: Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index fell for a third consecutive session on Tuesday as a strong yen prompted... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Stocks Indian shares end lower BENGALURU: Indian shares ticked lower on Tuesday, dragged down by weakness in financial stocks and a slide in ... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Stocks China's blue chips flat SHANGHAI: China's bluechips ended flat on Tuesday after China's central bank introduced a new lending tool, but... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Stocks European stocks dip from record highs LONDON: European shares retreated from record highs on Tuesday, although strong corporate earnings and hopes of a... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Stocks Banks, miners drag FTSE 100 LONDON: London's FTSE 100 erased early gains to end lower on Tuesday, weighed by weakness in banks and mining ... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
JAMA traders concerned at rising theft cases KARACHI: Members of a delegation from Jama Alliance Market Association (JAMA), while expressing deep concerns over... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (November 09, 2021) and the forecast for Wednesday (November 10, 2021).... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
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 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 09, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (November 09, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (November 09, 2021).... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Rates Stock market under severe selling pressure KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday remained under severe selling pressure on investor concerns over further... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Energy FCA for September: Nepra allows Discos Rs2.53 hike in tariffs ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) on Tuesday increased tariffs of power Distribution... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Energy US CG, Wapda chief discuss water, hydropower projects LAHORE: The US Consul General in Lahore William K Makaneole and chairman Wapda discussed water and hydropower... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Commodities Palm oil slips KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell to a five-week closing low on Tuesday, dragged by weakness in rival... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Commodities Gold dips NEW YORK: Gold prices retreated from their highest level since early September on Tuesday amid a slightly firmer... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Commodities Copper skids on worries over Chinese property crisis LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Tuesday on concerns that a deepening debt crisis in China’s property sector ... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Energy Oil rises on higher demand forecasts, tight supplies NEW YORK: Oil prices rose for a third day on Tuesday after the United States lifted travel restrictions and other... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Energy Asia's naphtha crack rebounds buoyed by firm demand NEW DELHI: Asia's naphtha crack rose on Tuesday, cutting losses from last three sessions amid robust feedstock ... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Energy VLSFO cash premiums jump to over 2-month high, cracks soar SINGAPORE: Asia's cash premiums for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) jumped to their highest in more than two... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 8.492 ... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Commodities ICE canola futures rise WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rose on Monday, ending a three-day slide and shrugging off pressure from... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Energy US natgas slips to one-week low on rising output NEWYORK: US natural gas futures slipped to a one-week low on Tuesday on rising output and expected lower demand over... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Grains Argentine exporters vow safeguards to keep GM wheat out of shipments BUENOS AIRES: Argentine grains exporters have asked the government to identify farmers who are growing... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 205,427 tonnes of cargo comprising 116,834 tonnes of import cargo and 88,593... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (November 9, 2021).... Published 10 Nov, 2021 05:47am