Rates Automart: car prices in Karachi KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi on November 15, 2021.... Updated 16 Nov, 2021 04:47am
Low-merit/failed candidates’ particulars: PIC summons FPSC chairman ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has summoned Chairman Federal Public Service Commission (FPSC)... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:40am
QAED partners with Microsoft for industry certification programme LAHORE: Quaid-e-Azam Academy for Educational Development (QAED), an ISO Certified premier teacher training institute... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:37am
Flour millers decide to go on strike in Islamabad, Rawalpindi ISLAMABAD: The flour mills’ association has announced to observe strike in Rawalpindi and Islamabad. The... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:36am
FWCCI to organise conference on 15th FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Women Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FWCCI) will organize First All Pakistan Women ... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:35am
PIDE to host 35th AGM, PSDE conference in Peshawar PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) in collaboration with the IMSciences Peshawar is... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:34am
Palestine to take trade, tourism ties to optimum level: ambassador ISLAMABAD: Palestinian Ambassador Ahmed Rabei on Sunday expressed his country’s resolve to enhance existing... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:33am
Malala fears Taliban will keep girls out of school LONDON: Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai on Sunday said she was concerned that the Taliban’s block on... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:32am
AkzoNobel Pakistan announces Dulux Assurance Programme LAHORE: At AkzoNobel, a leading global paints and coatings company and maker of Dulux Paints in Pakistan, customers... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:30am
33m adults in Pakistan have diabetes: IDF KARACHI: The International Diabetes Federation (IDF) has released new figures showing that the prevalence of ... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:27am
Beheaded body of Korean national found KARACHI: Beheaded body of an elderly Korean national was recovered in the metropolis on Sunday, police said.... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:25am
AC Hyderabad inaugurates Bachat Bazaar HYDERABAD: Assistant commissioner Hyderabad Rural Surhan Aijaz Abro Inaugurated Bachat Bazar in Tandojam to provide... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:24am
Minister claims collection of Rs1059m property tax in Karachi KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Excise, Taxation & Narcotics Control, Parliamentary Affairs and Food Mukesh Kumar... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:22am
IMTIC 21: FIA official for creating awareness among students about cyber laws KARACHI: Concluding session of 6th International Multi-Topic ICT Conference IMTIC 21 was held by Sir Syed University... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:21am
PTI govt striving to address inflation issue: Governor LAHORE: Terming good governance and inflation as challenges, Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Sunday... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:20am
‘Winter new arrival sales’: Shopkeepers accused of minting money ISLAMABAD: As winters approaches around the corner, majority brand shops and traditional warm cloth sale points all... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:20am
‘Stop diabetes’ campaign launched LAHORE: Leading Diabetes Institutions and Ferozsons Laboratories Sunday launched ‘stop diabetes campaign’ across... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:19am
Call for shifting to environment-friendly renewable energy LAHORE: Expressing concern over ever-increasing environmental and climate change threats, UK-Pakistan Business... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:18am
Tunisian protesters try to march on suspended parliament TUNIS: Thousands of Tunisians protesting against President Kais Saied’s seizure of political power four months ago... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:16am
Stocks Pot producers lift TSX TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index extended gains to scale an all-time peak on Friday, keeping it on course for a... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:14am
Stocks Traders pause sell-off on lower consumer sentiment NEW YORK/LONDON: Selling in US Treasury markets paused on Friday as data showed consumer sentiment plunged to a... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:12am
Stocks Short-dated German yields slump despite market rate hike bets FRANKFURT: Short-dated German bond yields fell sharply on Friday even as money markets priced two full European... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:11am
Stocks European shares end sixth straight week of gains at record high LONDON: European shares closed their sixth straight week of gains at a new high on Friday, as strong results from... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:10am
Industry WeChat bargain hunters seek profits in China property bond rout SHANGHAI: In late October, as a growing liquidity crisis across China’s property sector walloped developers’... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:08am
Putin says no need to escalate Black Sea tensions with NATO MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview broadcast on Sunday that he had rejected a defence... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:06am
Queen Elizabeth misses Remembrance Sunday service due to back sprain LONDON: Britain’s Queen Elizabeth missed the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph due to a sprained back,... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:05am
Industry Johnson & Johnson plans to split into two companies NEW YORK: US pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson on Friday announced plans to break up, splitting its ... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:02am
Noor Mukadam murder case: Pemra prohibits telecast of CCTV footage ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) has prohibited the telecast of footage from ... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:01am
Over 1m registered with Ehsaas Rashan Programme web portal: Sania HASSAN ABDAL: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Protection, Dr. Sania ... Published 15 Nov, 2021 07:00am
FAPUASA urges Punjab govt to resolve issue of disparity allowance LAHORE: Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association on Saturday demanded that government of... Published 15 Nov, 2021 06:58am
Polish PM calls for ‘concrete steps’ from NATO amid Belarus border crisis HAJNOWKA, (Poland): NATO must take “concrete steps” to resolve the migrant crisis on the Belarus border, the... Published 15 Nov, 2021 06:57am
Third-party tax audit procedure nearly finalized Taxpayers, including the corporate sector, may directly receive audit notices from third-party auditors for detailed scrutiny of tax affairs of registered persons to be selected for audit Updated 15 Nov, 2021 10:02am
Tarin sees ‘speculation’ behind PKR slide KARACHI: Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Fayyaz Tarin performed the groundbreaking of... Updated 15 Nov, 2021 09:55am
Import of urea: ministry for exemption from PPRA rules ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) has approached the Economic Coordination Committee ... Updated 15 Nov, 2021 09:58am
SEP losing interest in KE? ISLAMABAD: The Chinese company, M/s Shanghai Electric Power (SEP), is reportedly now slightly hesitant in showing... Updated 15 Nov, 2021 10:07am
Four-goal Mbappe fires France to World Cup finals, Belgium also qualify PARIS: World champions France booked their place at next year’s World Cup in Qatar in style as Kylian Mbappe fired... Published 15 Nov, 2021 06:27am
Badosa secures WTA semi-final berth, Sabalenka ends Swiatek hopes GUADALAJARA, (Mexico): Spain’s Paula Badosa fired 10 aces in a 7-6 (7/4), 6-4 round-robin victory over Maria... Published 15 Nov, 2021 06:21am
Ole! Bullfights return in Peru after lengthy pandemic pause LIMA: Peru’s bullfights, which are about as popular as soccer in the South American nation, made their... Published 15 Nov, 2021 06:17am
Smith set for Norwich job: reports LONDON: Premier League strugglers Norwich are set to hire former Aston Villa boss Dean Smith as their new manager,... Published 15 Nov, 2021 06:16am
Golf: Denmark’s Hansen bags second European Tour title with Dubai triumph DUBAI: Denmark’s Joachim Hansen claimed his second European Tour title at the AVIV Dubai Championship on Sunday... Published 15 Nov, 2021 06:12am
Zacky Farms wins Noon Polo Cup 2021 title LAHORE: Zacky Farms clinched the Noon Polo Cup 2021 trophy after defeating Team Noon by 7½-5 in the main final... Published 15 Nov, 2021 06:10am
7th disability championship; Bahawalpur team qualifies for semi-final MULTAN: Bahawalpur disabled cricket team has qualified for semi-final of 7th National Disability Cricket ... Published 15 Nov, 2021 06:07am
Industry Tale of two companies: Airbus recovers as Boeing reels PARIS: The aviation industry is slowly recovering from last year’s Covid-induced downturn, but European aircraft... Published 15 Nov, 2021 06:04am
Stocks China blue-chips fall as property policy easing hopes fade SHANGHAI: Chinese blue-chip stocks closed lower on Friday as shares of real-estate developers retreated from a ... Published 15 Nov, 2021 06:01am
Boeing to convert 11 737s into cargo planes DUBAI: Boeing got the ball rolling Sunday at a major air show in Dubai, announcing a contract with an Icelandic... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:59am
China donates 500,000 more vaccine doses to Syria DAMASCUS: China donated 500,000 doses of Covid-19 vaccine on Sunday to war-torn Syria, which has one of the ... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:58am
Thunberg denounces COP26 deal, UN chief warns ‘catastrophe’ close PARIS: UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres warned of an impending “climate catastrophe”, while environmental... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:56am
Anti-hoarding drive: 36,200 bags of fertilizers recovered LAHORE: The Punjab government is continuing a crackdown on fertilizer hoarders, recovering a total of 36,200 bags of... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:54am
Qadhafi’s son Saif runs for president TRIPOLI: The son of Libya’s late dictator Muammar Qadhafi appeared for nearly the first time in a decade on Sunday... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:53am
Energy Rosneft profit up with ‘rapid growth’ in energy demand MOSCOW: Russian oil giant Rosneft on Friday reported an increase in profits in the third quarter, with its CEO... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:50am
Two RLNG-fired plants: Debt re-capitalization, refinancing likely thru local banks ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) is likely to approve the scheme of debt re-capitalization... Updated 15 Nov, 2021 10:07am
Workers’ remittances cross $10bn mark in 4 months Karachi: Inflows of workers’ remittances have crossed $10 billion mark during the first four months of this fiscal... Updated 15 Nov, 2021 10:04am
Africa Al Jazeera TV chief in Sudan held a day after 6 killed in protests KHARTOUM: Sudanese security forces have arrested the bureau chief of Qatari-based Al Jazeera TV, the network said on... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:44am
MENA Airbus takes order for 255 A321s at Dubai Airshow DUBAI: Airbus took a mega-order for 255 single-aisle A321 aircraft on Sunday, the European plane-maker said in a... Updated 15 Nov, 2021 11:06am
Commodities Steep rise in prices of kitchen items witnessed PESHAWAR: Prices of important kitchen items including flour, chicken meat, tomatoes, vegetables, pulses, cooking ... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:43am
Industry All imports of Afghanistan: SAARC chamber hails decision to abolish tax ISLAMABAD: SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry Sunday expressed its gratitude to Pakistan for abolishing tax on... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:42am
Industry 70 years of diplomatic, trade relationship: Thai diplomat sees bilateral trade to cross $1.6bn mark in FY22 KARACHI: Ambassador of Thailand in Pakistan, Chakkrid Krachaiwong said due to Covid pandemic the bilateral trade... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:41am
Money & Banking Dubai Expo 2020: BOP holds interactive session on banking services LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab (BOP) organized an interactive webinar on its premium banking services and Roshan Digital... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:40am
Middle East Saudi-led coalition says 80 Huthis killed in Yemen strikes RIYADH: The Saudi-led military coalition in Yemen said Sunday it has killed 80 Huthi rebels in the past 24 hours in... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:37am
Stocks Dubai outperforms most Gulf bourses, Abu Dhabi at peak DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday, with the Dubai index outperforming the region as... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:33am
Stocks Wall Street Week Ahead: Some worry US stocks rally more ‘Fear of Missing Out’ than fundamentals NEW YORK: A record-setting run in US stocks has made some investors wary as concerns grow over the market’s... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:32am
Middle East Israel denies espionage charge against couple held in Turkey OCCUPIED JERSUALEM/ANKARA: Israel is working for the release of an Israeli couple being held in Turkey, denying... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:31am
Middle East Two al Qaeda suspects among three killed in Yemen drone strike DUBAI: A suspected US drone strike on Sunday killed three people in central Yemen, including two alleged Al-Qaeda... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:29am
Europe Eight migrants found dead in boat near Spain’s Canary Islands ARGUINEGUIN, (Spain): Spanish coastguards found the bodies of eight African migrants in a boat which was drifting in... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:27am
Africa Swashbuckling adventure novelist Wilbur Smith dies aged 88 JOHANNESBURG: Zambian-born bestselling adventure author Wilbur Smith has died at his home in South Africa after a... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:24am
Stocks Global stocks rise in week dominated by inflation fears NEW YORK: Global stock markets mostly climbed on Friday — a positive end to a week in which the threat of ... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:21am
Europe One dead after car explosion in Liverpool LONDON: One person was killed and another was injured in a vehicle explosion outside the Women’s Hospital in... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:16am
Companies Siemens annual profits up despite supply chain snags FRANKFURT: German industrial giant Siemens reported a jump in yearly net profit on Thursday despite a fourth quarter... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:16am
Stocks Beauty startup IPO mints India’s seventh woman billionaire MUMBAI: India’s only woman-led unicorn Nykaa made its market debut Wednesday, tripling founder Falguni Nayar’s... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:11am
Money & Banking India opens government bonds to individual buyers MUMBAI: India opened its $1 trillion government bond market to individual investors Friday as it seeks help from the... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:10am
Google wins UK legal case over iPhone tracking LONDON: Britain’s highest court on Wednesday blocked a $4-billion class action against Google that had accused the... Published 15 Nov, 2021 05:06am
At least one dead as twin quakes hit Iran TEHRAN: Two strong earthquakes struck southern Iran within 90 seconds Sunday, killing at least one person and... Updated 15 Nov, 2021 10:03am
Russia starts missile supplies to India despite US sanctions risk MOSCOW: Russia has started supplying India with S-400 air defence missile systems, Russian news agencies reported on... Updated 15 Nov, 2021 10:03am
Rates Stocks remain under pressure KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) remained under pressure during the outgoing week ended on November 12, due to... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:59am
Rates Futures spread declines by 286bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 286bps to 3.72 percent on the last day of outgoing week. Trading activities... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:59am
12 to 15 years: NCOC defers Covid-19 vaccination for children ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Sunday announced to defer Covid-19 vaccination for... Updated 15 Nov, 2021 10:02am
Marsh powers Australia to maiden T20 World Cup title DUBAI: Mitchell Marsh smashed an unbeaten 77 as Australia hammered New Zealand by eight wickets to clinch their... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
Rates PKR under pressure KARACHI: Pakistan rupee remained under pressure during last week primarily due to uncertainty around IMF Extended... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
Three dead as coach turns turtle in Hub HUB: Three persons were dead and 10 others sustained wounds as a speeding passenger coach turned turtle over in Hub,... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
Dengue larvae: Residents asked to be cautious RAWALPINDI: As the number of dengue cases had come down from around 80 to 20 patients daily due to weather... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
EPA to seal pathology labs violating PEPA-97, HWM rules ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Environmental Protection Agency (Pak-EPA) is going to launch punitive action against pathology... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
No TTP-Pakistan govt deal as yet: Taliban ISLAMABAD: Acting Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has confirmed that they were mediating between Pakistan... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
NCOC to relax Covid-19 protocols in cities ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Sunday announced that it would relax the Covid-19... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
Two corpses found in Kasur KASUR: Two corpses were found in different incidents in suburban areas here on Sunday. Police said that 11-year-old... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
PPP senator describes Bilawal as ‘only ray of hope’ PESHAWAR: President Pakistan People’s Party Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Women Wing, Senator Rubina Khalid on Sunday said... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
‘Failed’ opposition poses no threat to PTI govt: Buzdar LAHORE: The Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar visited Rajanpur, Muzaffargarh and Multan on Sunday and... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
Electoral reforms bills: Joint sitting of parliament likely during this week ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is expected to summon a joint-sitting of Parliament this week ... Updated 15 Nov, 2021 10:51am
1,194 convicted by accountability courts in last 4 years ISLAMABAD: The various accountability courts had convicted some 1194 accused persons during last four years due to... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
Energy Nepra accused of meddling in PPIB affairs ISLAMABAD: Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has accused National Electric Power Regulatory Authority... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
PML-Q undecided about future of its ties with PTI LAHORE: The parliamentary party of Pakistan Muslim League-Q, which met here Sunday with Chaudhry Parvez Elahi in the... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
SSGC refutes reports ISLAMABAD: Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) on Sunday refuted reports circulating on social media that it has... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
‘Equitable’ package of Rs360bn allocated to each district: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that the government believes in composite development and... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
Action against those hoarding sugar being taken: minister MULTAN: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhr Imam on Sunday said the sugar crisis in... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
Industry ‘China is a huge market for Pakistani mangoes’ BEIJING: China is a huge market for Pakistani mangoes and there is need for joint efforts from China and Pakistan ... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Spot rate rises by Rs400 per maund KARACHI: The rate of cotton remained stable. The spot rate increased by Rs400 per maund. There is a lack of... Updated 15 Nov, 2021 01:20pm
GDP components that need a visit Pakistani administration after administration has implemented almost identical policies to incentivize two ... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
Pakistan — leading in the crisis A once a century event. A literal stunner. A killer. A devastator. Economies crumbled. Humans decimated. Governments... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
Iconic corporate names breaking up in trend to boost value Three multinational giants — General Electric, Johnson & Johnson and Toshiba... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
Woeful rupee slide EDITORIAL: A complicating factor in checking the continuing erosion of the Pakistani rupee, besides the inordinate... Updated 15 Nov, 2021 09:54am
Unmet commitments EDITORIAL: The Afghan Taliban have not delivered on their own promises to the international community with the ... Published 15 Nov, 2021 04:55am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points