PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sticks and stones may hurt my bones but… “Babar Azam lost the match but won the hearts and minds of not only Pakistanis but the ICC named him captain of ... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Ufone Football Cup Tournament’s ‘eliminator round’ draws to conclusion ISLAMABAD: The Balochistan leg of Ufone Football Cup Tournament’s Eliminator round is drawing to conclusion as... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
COP26 left a lot to be desired ‘Many people around the world already consider the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow a... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
The quest for tax reforms The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) surpassed the revised targets for fiscal year (FY) 2020-2021 and for the first... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
100 bps hike in policy rate on the cards? EDITORIAL: The drip-by-drip currency depreciation compels the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to take quick decisions ... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Pakistan Super League: HBL retains title sponsorship till 2025 LAHORE: Pakistan Super League (PSL) has received a major boost from HBL who have reacquired the title sponsorship of... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
US, Gulf countries accuse Iran of causing ‘nuclear crisis’ WASHINGTON: The United States and its Arab allies in the Gulf accused Iran Wednesday of causing a nuclear crisis and... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
US throws support behind treaty to curb plastic NAIROBI: The United States on Thursday threw its support behind negotiations on a treaty to curb plastic pollution,... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Pfizer signs $5.3bn US deal to supply Covid-19 antiviral pills NEW YORK: Pfizer Inc said on Thursday it had signed a $5.29 billion deal with the US government to deliver 10 ... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Erdogan calls for ‘continued dialogue’ with Israel after couple freed ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan spoke by phone Thursday with Israeli counterpart Isaac Herzog, urging... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
South Asia Modi warns bitcoin could ‘spoil’ young Indians SYDNEY: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday warned that bitcoin presents a risk to younger generations,... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Middle East UAE, Israel to jointly develop unmanned military, commercial vessels DUBAI: Emirati and Israeli state-owned weapons makers on Thursday signed a strategic agreement in Dubai to jointly... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Russia test fires Zircon hypersonic missile MOSCOW: Russia said on Thursday it had carried out another successful test of its Zircon hypersonic cruise missile,... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Alibaba says profit falls 81pc SHANGHAI: Chinese e-commerce leader Alibaba Group said on Thursday that its profit for the most recent quarter... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Europe Monkey-brain study roils top European university SYDNEY/ COPENHAGEN: A Chinese professor at the University of Copenhagen conducted genetic research with the Chinese... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Europe Belarus proposes plan to ease border crisis; group of Iraqis flown home BRUZGI, (Belarus): Belarus said on Thursday it had proposed a plan to solve the migrant crisis at its borders, which... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Pakistan-Bangladesh T20Is series starts today LAHORE: Pakistan will take on host Bangladesh on Friday (today) for the first match of the three-match T20I series ... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
JBS receives award for contribution to ‘Huawei Ecosystem’ KARACHI: Jaffer Business Systems honored with the prestigious award for its unparalleled contribution to Huawei... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Concerns voiced at increase in toxic air pollutants ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a webinar, while expressing serious concerns over the increasing toxicity in the air to a... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
18th Annual Excellence Awards 2021 – CFA Society Pakistan Shaukat Fayyaz Ahmed Tarin, Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue TEXT: I would like to congratulate... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Abdul Rehman Warraich, CFA, President and Advocacy, Co-Chair, CFA Society Pakistan TEXT: With the conclusion of the 18th Annual Excellence Awards, CFA Society Pakistan has once again successfully... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Savings - Way forward for stimulating growth Sajjad Anwar, Director CFA Society Pakistan TEXT: For the past 18 years, CFA Society Pakistan has been organizing... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) is Pakistan’s largest digital bank with over 37 million registered users TEXT: Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) is Pakistan’s largest digital bank with over 37 million registered... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Arif Habib Limited (AHL) continues to reach new horizons in the brokerage and investment banking industry of Pakistan TEXT: Arif Habib Limited (AHL) continues to reach new horizons in the brokerage and investment banking industry of... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 18, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (November 19, 2021).... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Chairman, members must not be 60 plus: Term of Nepra members reduced to 3 years ISLAMABAD: The government has trimmed the term of Nepra members to three years from four years whereas the age limit... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Schools and colleges, not seminaries, major reasons behind extremism: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday said, it is not the... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Electronic Voting Machines: Opposition urged to take issue with NA Speaker ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday called upon the opposition to take the issue... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
PPP MNA barred from entering NA ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser took action against Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) MNA Qadir Khan... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Pakistan condemns killing of 5 Kashmiris in IIOJK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned wanton extra-judicial killing of another five Kashmiris by Indian occupation... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Designation of Pakistan as ‘country of particular concern’ rejected by FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Thursday rejected designation of Pakistan as a “country of particular concern” by... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
PM praises MNAs for attending joint sitting ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday appreciated the spirit of members of National Assembly, who ... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
PPP says next elections will be rigged through EVMs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) has claimed that the coming general elections would be rigged through... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Punjab govt vows support to business community LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Law & Parliamentary Affairs Raja Basharat has said that the Punjab government stands... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
ECP official not sure whether EVMs will be used in next elections ISLAMABAD: A day after the passage of electoral reforms by the Parliament, Secretary ECP Omar Hamid Khan said on... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
2,208 held in Punjab for ‘polluting air’ LAHORE: In the wake of rapidly worsening air quality index in the provincial capital, the Punjab police have sprung... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Opposition steps up criticism of National Assembly Speaker ISLAMABAD: The joint opposition, on Thursday, reiterated their concerns over the legislation passed by the ... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Electric motorcycle launched LAHORE: Terming job creation necessary for economic development, Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
SC dismisses KP govt’s three appeals ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, on Thursday, dismissed the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government’s three appeals on the... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Minister says ECP now required to hold elections thru EVMs ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Senator Syed Shibli Faraz Thursday said that it is the... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
DCO SG visits PTA HQs ISLAMABAD: Secretary General for Digital Cooperation Organization (DCO), Deemah Al-Yahya visited the Pakistan... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
LHC issues bailable arrest warrants of LESCO chief LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday issued bailable arrest warrants of LESCO Chief Chaudhry Muhammad Ameen for... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Smog in Punjab: LHC asks govt to ensure 50pc attendance in private offices LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday directed the Punjab government to ensure 50 percent attendance of ... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Drive to curb smuggling of tyres leads to price escalation LAHORE: A drive to curb smuggling of tyres by customs department has led to price escalation because of the... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
AGP urges opposition not to ‘politicise’ Jadhav issue ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan Khalid Jawed Khan on Thursday asked the opposition not to politicise ... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Issue being ‘faced’ by Iraqi embassy: Senate body on finance irked by absence of SBP governor ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance expressed serious concern over the absence of... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Victoria Market Over 50 shops, warehouses gutted KARACHI: More than 50 shops and warehouses were gutted in a huge fire in Saddar’s Victoria Market, officials of ... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
SSGC MD expresses satisfaction over company’s participation in ADIPEC KARACHI: Imran Maniar, MD, SSGC has termed the Company’s participation in Abu Dhabi International Petroleum... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Minister highlights criticality of IPEMC’s role in dealing with Covid-19 challenge KARACHI: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood Thursday said that the IPEMC to... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Ex-federal minister Syed Pervaiz Shah passes away KHAIRPUR: Prominent politician and former federal minister Syed Pervaiz Shah passed away in Khairpur on Thursday.... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
PDM won’t accept any ‘enforced’ legislation, warns Fazl QUETTA: Pakistan Democratic Alliance (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman announced that the union of all opposition... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Experts underscore need for exploring true potential of Thar HYDERABAD: Agricultural Experts, Scientists and Social activists have said that Thar is not only a famine affected ... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
EU exchanges to be made to share trading data to compete with UK European Union stock exchanges will be forced to hand over data on market transactions on a single “tape” for... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Letters The joint sitting of parliament Days before the convening of a joint session of parliament that passed, among others, the bills through which the ... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
CM announces it will fill vacant posts under 5pc minorities quota LAHORE: Announcing to fill vacant posts for minorities under 5 percent quota, Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in ... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Gas supply to CNG stations to be curtailed: CCoE gives approval to setting up of oil storage facilities at Keamari ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) approved a summary presented by the Maritime Affairs Division on... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
ADB chief for boosting regional cooperation thru digitalization ISLAMABAD: A coordinated response to public health challenges and closer regional cooperation enabled by... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Zardari’s acquittal application: NAB fails to submit reply before AC ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), on Thursday, failed to submit its reply before the... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Tarin briefs Laffer about economic situation ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin held a meeting with renowned... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Right to vote: SACM felicitates overseas Pakistanis LAHORE: Felicitating over nine million expatriates for getting the right to vote, SACM and spokesperson Punjab... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Economic activities: Efforts should be made for women’s participation: NCSW FAISALABAD: Chairperson National Commission on the Status (NCSW) of Women Nilofar Bakhtiar said that violence ... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
South Korea discusses urea import prospects with EFL KARACHI: South Korea has shown interest in importing urea from Pakistan since its urea supplies have been impacted... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Rotation policy for PAS and PSP officers: Sindh CM hits out at federal govt KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah addressing a post-cabinet meeting press conference at CM House... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Commissioner Hyderabad reviews development schemes HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Muhammad Abbas Baloch has directed the concerned officers not to spend... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Stocks S&P, Nasdaq rise on strong results from Nvidia, retailers NEW YORK: The Nasdaq led Wall Street higher on Thursday as chipmaker Nvidia rallied on robust third-quarter results,... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Stocks FTSE 100 falls LONDON: UK’s FTSE 100 fell on Thursday as oil and mining majors were hit by weaker commodity prices, while online... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
SSRL funds relocation of local families in Thar Block-1 KARACHI: Sino Sindh Resources Private Limited, a subsidiary of Shanghai Electric, has fully funded the relocation of... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Incident reporting: CAA launches android app KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has launched an android application ‘Voluntary Incident Reporting... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
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 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Rates Selling spree drags stock market lower KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday remained under pressure and closed negative due to selling by both local... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Grains ISO sees global sugar deficit of 2.55 million tonnes in 2021/22 LONDON: The International Sugar Organization (ISO) on Thursday forecast a global sugar deficit of 2.55 million ... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Grains Less buying interest for Asia’s coffee BANDAR LAMPUNG: Trading activities in major robusta producer Vietnam remained tepid at a time when erratic weather... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Grains Indian rice exports hit by subdued demand BENGALURU/ BANGKOK/HANOI/MUMBAI: India’s rice export rates dropped to their lowest in three months on Thursday hit... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Grains Strategie Grains sees pricey EU wheat losing demand PARIS: Consultancy Strategie Grains sharply cut its demand forecast for European Union wheat in 2021/22 as high... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Stocks Hong Kong shares close down HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares finished down on Thursday, pressured by tech groups ahead of earnings amid regulatory... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Stocks Tokyo stocks close lower TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed lower on Thursday after Wall Street falls on profit-taking, with investors’ focus... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Stocks Indian shares end lower BENGALURU: Indian shares on Thursday registered their first weekly loss for the month and ended the day lower, hurt... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Stocks China stocks close lower SHANGHAI: China stocks closed lower on Thursday, led by metaverse-related shares as the state media flagged risks,... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 ends lower, halting record rally LONDON: European shares ended lower on Thursday, weighed by weakness in commodity-related stocks amid declining oil... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Stocks Saudi bourse retreats on weak oil, registers weekly loss DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s stock market ended lower on Thursday and recorded its third weekly loss in four, tracking... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (November 18, 2021)... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (November 18, 2021). ======================================= ... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (November 18, 2021).... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (November 18, 2021). ======================== Open ... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (November 18, 2021).... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (November 18, 2021).... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
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 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (November 18, 2021).... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (November 18, 2021). ==================================== ... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (November 18, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (November 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 18, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Nov, 2021 04:35am