UK to make electric car charging points compulsory in new buildings LONDON: Britain will make electric car chargers compulsory for new buildings in England from 2022, as it switches... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Japan, India working on release of oil stocks after US request TOKYO/NEW DELHI: Japanese and Indian officials are working on ways to release national reserves of crude oil in... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
US joins annual list of ‘backsliding’ democracies STOCKHOLM: The United States has joined an annual list of “backsliding” democracies for the first time, the... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Global terrorism: Pakistan, Russia agree to broaden engagement ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia on Monday agreed to further broaden their bilateral engagement on issues related to... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
US firms invited to invest in IT, health sectors ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday said that Pakistan desires its “longstanding... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Sindh PA protests against construction of controversial canals by Punjab KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Monday adopted a resolution deploring the building of Greater Thal Canal II and... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
PAPAM protests against 150bps hike in policy rate LAHORE: Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts & Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) Chairman Abdur Razzaq... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Smog challenge: Educational institutions in Lahore to remain closed on Mondays LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has approved shutting down all public and private educational... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Soldier martyred in Panjgur attack RAWALPINDI: A group of terrorists, in a cowardly attack, targeted a patrolling Party of security forces in Panjgur... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
SC summons SHC registrar in case against illegal appointments in courts ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court summoned the registrar Sindh High Court (SHC) on December 2 regarding illegal... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
IHC decides to examine social media laws ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has decided to review the new social media laws and sought suggestions ... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
As many as 199 projects announced for southern Balochistan: Umar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said the government had... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Punjab CM for ‘balanced’ development in province LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that the district development packages would ensure... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Pakistan likely to get $1bn IMF tranche by Dec-end: analyst KARACHI: Pakistan and IMF reached a staff-level agreement on policies and reforms needed to complete the sixth ... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Hike in interest rate ‘disastrous’: EFP KARACHI: President Employers’ Federation Pakistan (EFP), Ismail Suttar was completely bemused by the central... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
FPCCI asks govt why no steps taken to forestall gas shortfall KARACHI: Leadership of industrial community has strongly demanded immediate steps to restore gas supply to ... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
‘Substantial quantities of drugs were seized last month’ KARACHI: Sindh Excise and Taxation (E&T) department on Monday claimed to have seized substantial quantities of... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Several areas in Karachi face gas loadshedding KARACHI: Several areas of the metropolis faced gas loadshedding in the morning that forced people and children to... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Tax breaks kick country’s electric car shift into higher gear ISLAMABAD: Businessman Nawabzada Kalam Ullah Khan had been planning to swap his family’s petrol-powered cars for... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
One killed on court premises LAHORE: Some unidentified assailants on Monday gunned down a man Abdul Salam and injured his son Sohail in the... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
SHC orders Karachi Admn to fix milk prices KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Monday directed the administration of Karachi to fix prices of milk in the city. A... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
PAC body directs NAB chairman to appear before it to answer questions ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) sub-committee directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB)... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Dubai Expo 2020: PIBC being held to highlight tourism potential DUBAI: Punjab govt is taking part in Dubai Expo 2020 to portray and highlight investment and tourism potential of... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
‘Smart City’ pilot project in Lahore: Nokia, PSCA enter into deal LAHORE: A multinational telecommunication company, Nokia, has entered into an agreement with the Punjab Safe Cities... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Russia sends Lebanon satellite images from day of Beirut blast MOSCOW: Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Monday that Moscow sent the Lebanese government satellite... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Austria locks down, Merkel says new steps needed, as Europe faces Covid freeze VIENNA/BERLIN: Austria became on Monday the first country in western Europe to reimpose lockdown since vaccines were... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Belarus says it does not want confrontation, wants EU to take migrants BRUZGI: President Alexander Lukashenko said on Monday Belarus seeks no confrontation with Poland but wants the... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
We all must go to Peppa Pig World, says UK PM Johnson LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson was briefly left lost for words on Monday when he lost his place in... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Pandemic has damaged ‘fabric of society’: Red Cross GENEVA: Beyond killing millions and ravaging economies and health systems, the coronavirus pandemic has taken a... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Sudan’s Hamdok says he returned to safeguard economic gains KHARTOUM: Sudan’s Prime Minister Abdalla Hamdok said on Monday that maintaining economic gains from the past two... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Israel’s Netanyahu obsessed with image, court told OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought “total and complete” control over... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
EU carbon price hits record above 71 euros BRUSSELS: The European benchmark price for carbon allowances on Monday hit a record of above 71 euros ($79.79) per... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Ufone 4G Balochistan Football Cup 2021: DFA Zhob, Muslim Club Chaman qualify for semi-finals ISLAMABAD: DFA Zhob and Muslim Club Chaman have qualified for the semi-finals of the Ufone 4G Balochistan Football... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Parliamentary panel seeks details of water projects in KP ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, on Monday, sought complete details of water filtration plants and tube wells... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
‘First unique’ stem cell transplant for rare brain tumor done at Shifa ISLAMABAD: A 59 years old female underwent first successful Stem Cell Transplant in Pakistan for Primary Central... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Petroleum dealers demand Rs6/litre raise in margin ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) once again demanded the government to raise dealer... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Myriad quantities of illegal betel nuts, sweet supari seized KARACHI: The Anti-Smuggling Organisation (ASO) of the Enforcement Collectorate, Karachi, has confiscated myriad... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Supernet awarded Rs100m projects KARACHI: Supernet Limited (“Supernet”) has been awarded three equipment supply projects consisting of equipment... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Meezan Bank, ICBC Pakistan ink Tahawwut Master Agreement KARACHI: Meezan Bank and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Ltd) Pakistan (ICBC Pakistan) has signed the... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Frere Town residents facing growing challenge of encroachment KARACHI: Residents of Frere Town have failed to get rid of growing roadside encroachments despite submitting written... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
K-Electric issues ‘2021 Sustainability Report’ KARACHI: Focused on the future of energy and sustainability of the power sector, K-Electric issued its 2021... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
MMBL partners with Daraz to facilitate women entrepreneurs ISLAMABAD: Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited (MMBL) has partnered with Daraz, Pakistan’s leading online... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
KMC chief visits Teen Hatti fire survivors KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Sindh government spokesman and CM Advisor on law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Monday... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Park to be developed near Lyari river KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Sindh government spokesman and CM Advisor on law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Monday... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
PIEDMC organises seminar to attract FDI LAHORE: Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company organized a seminar during Dubai Expo to ... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Speakers call for increased investment in agri research LAHORE: Pakistan needs to invest in agricultural research, controlling post-harvest losses, introducing modern... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 22, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 23, 2021).... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Leaked ‘audiotape of former CJP’: Nawaz, Maryam targeted to keep them out of political process: Shehbaz LAHORE: Reacting to the release of new audio clip of the former chief justice of Pakistan, PML-N president Shehbaz... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Lt-Gen Faiz Hameed takes over command of Peshawar Corps PESHAWAR: Former ISI chief Lt-Gen Faiz Hameed takes over Peshawar Corps command Lt-Gen Nauman Mahmood handing over... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Lawyers support Nawaz’s right to freedom of expression ISLAMABAD: The legal fraternity on Monday threw its support for Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) chief Nawaz... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Fawad asks opposition to stop its ‘campaign’ against army, judiciary ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Hussain Chaudhary has asked the opposition... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
NA-196 Jacobabad: vote recount ordered SUKKUR: The Election Tribunal Sukkur, on Monday ordered recounting of votes cast in the NA-196 Jacobabad ... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Fake bank accounts cases: AC defers indictment of accused till Dec 8 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing fake bank accounts cases, on Monday, again, deferred framing of charges... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Pakistan offers enormous investment opportunities: President ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan offers enormous investment opportunities and foreign... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Anti-govt campaign: PDM body finalises its recommendations ISLAMABAD: The steering committee of the nine-party opposition alliance – the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan: NA Speaker calls for collective efforts ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has stressed for collective international efforts to address the... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Fawad’s apology: ECP may take a lenient view ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry has tendered a written apology to the Election Commission of Pakistan... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Petition against PM, Punjab CM dismissed LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking disqualification of Prime Minister Imran Khan... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The upcoming raise in ‘administered’ prices “So is there anything, anything at all that we, the public, can look forward to, and let me educate you as to what... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
African nations mend and make do as China ‘tightens’ Belt and Road Deep in Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, members of the National Youth Service tirelessly swing machetes to clear dense... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Asma Jahangir Conference 2021 — I After a hiatus of two years brought on by the Covid pandemic that forced postponement last year, the Asma Jahangir... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Growth in LSM The PBS (Pakistan Bureau of Statistics) has released the estimate of the growth in the Quantum Index of ... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Letters Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince MBS It is quite true that Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 capitalises on its unchallenged standing as the ‘heart of the... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks Toronto stocks flat TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index was largely unchanged on Monday as gains in heavyweight banking stocks after US... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks Nikkei closes marginally higher TOKYO: Tokyo’s key Nikkei index reversed earlier losses to end slightly higher Monday, though investors were... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks Hong Kong shares down HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares finished down on Monday as tech giants weighed, with Meituan dragging down the benchmark... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks Indian shares end 2pc lower BENGALURU, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Indian shares declined their most in seven months on Monday, dragged by heavyweight... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks China stocks rise SHANGHAI: China stocks rose on Monday as analysts flagged chances of policy easing from the central bank’s ... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks Saudi bourse suffers biggest fall in over a year after drone attacks DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s stock market had its biggest intraday fall in over a year on Monday as it extended losses... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks S&P 500 at record high as banks rally on Powell nomination NEW YORK: The S&P 500 hit a record high on Monday after President Joe Biden picked Federal Reserve Chair Jerome... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks FTSE bounces off 3-week lows LONDON: UK’s FTSE 100 climbed from three-week lows on Monday, as dealmaking activity in the European telecoms... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks European shares end flat LONDON: European shares ended flat on Monday as Germany’s warning of tighter lockdown restrictions overshadowed... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 23 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 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (November 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
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Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (November 22, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (November 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (November 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,213.4394 Bid... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 22, 2021). ========================... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 22, 2021). ========================... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (November 22, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (November 22, 2021).... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Rates Stock market nosedives KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday nosedived and closed in deep red due to across-the-board selling on investor... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities EU wheat at record highs as Australian rains add to supply jitters PARIS: Euronext wheat futures climbed to record highs on Monday as rain disruption to Australia’s harvest fuelled... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities Wheat nears 9-year peak CHICAGO: US wheat futures rallied to their highest in nearly nine years on Monday as ill-timed rains in Australia ... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities Renewed China demand fears weigh on copper LONDON: Copper prices came under pressure on Monday from renewed worries about demand in top consumer China,... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Energy Oil prices rise on reports that OPEC+ could reassess output NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Monday, rebounding from recent losses, on reports that OPEC+ could adjust plans to ... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities Gold slides over 2pc NEW YORK: Gold prices fell more than 2% on Monday as the dollar jumped after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities Palm extends losses on weaker rivals, crude oil SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a second straight session on Monday, tracking weakness in rival oils... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 13.822... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Energy VLSFO market pushes higher SINGAPORE: Asia’s 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) time spread and cash premium extended gains on Monday as... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Energy US natgas drops to near 11-week low NEW YORK: US natural gas futures dropped almost 6% to a near 11-week low on Monday on forecasts for milder than... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Commodities Brazil 2021/22 soyabean planting nears 85pc SAO PAULO: The planting of Brazil’s 2021/22 soyabean crop has reached about 85% of the estimated area, with... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
Energy Asia’s gasoline crack falls to over one-month low NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline crack dropped on Monday after a potential release of Japanese oil reserves raised... Published 23 Nov, 2021 03:54am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points