Trade blacklist: Pakistan reacts sharply to US decision ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reacted sharply to the United States’ decision of putting a number of Pakistani ... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Ziauddin University introduces VR Dental Simulator KARACHI: Ziauddin University has introduced Pakistan’s first ever virtual reality (VR) Dental Simulators known as... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
CBD Punjab forms partnerships with Jazz to build ‘smart city ecosystem’ DUBAI: Jazz, Pakistan’s number one 4G operator and the largest internet and broadband service provider is being... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Zong 4G signs MoU with SCO to expand network across AJK, G-B ISLAMABAD: Zong 4G has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Special Communications Organisation (SCO) to... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Commissioner seeks another 50 days to flatten Nasla Tower KARACHI: The Karachi commissioner on Thursday pleaded the Supreme Court to grant him another 50 days to carry out ... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Director Karachi Zoo suspended over death of rare white lion KARACHI: Director Karachi Zoo Khalid Hashmi was suspended from his post Thursday, a day after the death of a white... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Citizen’s Portal: Governor reviews performance of federal departments KARACHI: The Governor of Sindh Imran Ismail on Thursday summoned 83 provincial heads of Federal Departments and ... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
HIVE Pakistan wins Nelson Mandela-Graça Machel Innovation Award KARACHI: HIVE Pakistan has won the Nelson Mandela-Graça Machel Innovation Award. HIVE is the only Pakistani... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Most petrol pumps in Karachi go on strike KARACHI: Like other parts of the country, a panic like situation gripped Karachi as citizens searched far and wide... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Driving licence: NHMP says will open branches in all provincial capitals ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) will open driving licenses branches soon in all four... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Seminar held on ‘financing climate actions’ KARACHI: A seminar on “Financing climate actions: China initiatives and international cooperation” was held by... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Global authorities confirm no Pak F-16 shot down by IAF: Suleri ISLAMABAD: Deputy Chief of Air Staff Operations Pakistan Air Force (PAF), Air Marshal Waqas Sulehri has said the... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Meeting minutes show divide within Fed over inflation threat WASHINGTON: At the meeting where they announced the rollback of their pandemic stimulus measures, some Federal... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Russia lawmakers strip Communist of immunity in hunting probe MOSCOW: Russian lawmakers on Thursday voted in favour of stripping a senior Communist deputy of his immunity as he... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Interpol elects Emirati general as new president ISTANBUL: Interpol elected an Emirati general accused of torture as its new president on Thursday, despite the... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
At least 5 journalists injured amid clashes over elections in Tripura NEW DELHI: Indian authorities must conduct a swift and transparent investigation into the recent attacks on... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Europe Ex-general wins parliament nod to lead Romania BUCHAREST: Retired four-star general Nicolae Ciuca on Thursday received the greenlight from Romania’s parliament ... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
For the first time, India has more women than men NEW DELHI: India has more women than men for the first time on record, according to government data that also showed... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
US Thanksgiving air travel set to be busiest since pandemic began CHICAGO: Airports and commercial airlines across the United States registered one of their busiest days since before... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Russian gas flows via Yamal ease MOSCOW: Russian natural gas flows to Germany through the Yamal-Europe pipeline have remained broadly steady for the... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Israel slashes list of countries that can buy cyber tech OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel slashed its list of countries eligible to buy its cyber technologies following concern... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Pakistan among 6 countries: Saudi lifts suspension of direct entry for travellers CAIRO: Saudi Arabia will allow direct entry to travellers from Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Vietnam, Egypt and India... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
European states add booster vaccinations, plan shots for children BRUSSELS: European countries expanded COVID-19 booster vaccinations, began plans to get shots to young children and... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Dr Saif Uddin Jonejo assumes charge as EPZA chairman KARACHI: Newly appointed Chairman EPZA, Dr Saif Uddin Jonejo held a detailed meeting with the management of Export... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Setting up of FWO: SC summons record of presidential order ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has summoned record pertaining to the presidential order for the establishment of the... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Retrieving forest land from grabbers top priority: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Thursday while calling the retrieval of forest land from land grabbers and... Updated 26 Nov, 2021 09:28pm
FBR beefs up security of field formations LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has beefed up security of all the field formations after a security alert... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
PAC orders probe into minister of state-adviser brawl ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has directed the Climate Change Ministry to probe a reported brawl... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
BoP awarded Top Bank Award by PM ISLAMABAD: The Bank of Punjab (BoP) has been given Top Bank Award under Kamyab Jawan Program by the Prime Minister ... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
TAG partners with IDEMIA KARACHI: TAG recently concluded another round of funding, attracting an additional $12 million in September. The... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Senate panel concerned at poor performance of Pakistan's hockey team ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel, on Thursday, expressed serious concerns over the poor performance of the Pakistan team in... Updated 26 Nov, 2021 10:11pm
Rising prices of fertilisers slammed: Govt asked to provide direct subsidy to farmers ISLAMABAD: Members of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production, Thursday, while... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
PIA operates special flight for Hindu pilgrims KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Thursday operated a special flight for Hindu pilgrims at the... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
LHC seeks reply in response to plea against SECP chief LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has sought replies from the federal government and the Security Exchange Commission of... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Projects for Mohenjo Daro, Larkana: Senate body ‘identifies’ anomalies in award of contracts ISLAMABAD: A sub-committee of the standing committee of Senate on communications observed anomalies in award of... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
National Day of Czech Republic celebrated at Peshawar PESHAWAR: National day of the Czech Republic was celebrated here in the Honorary Consulate on Thursday with pledges... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 25, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (November 26, 2021).... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
JI chief holds talks with Afghan minister in Doha LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has held a meeting with Afghanistan Minister for Minerals and Petroleum... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Govt’s ‘incompetence’ behind fuel ‘crisis’: opposition ISLAMABAD: The opposition, on Thursday, came down hard on the government for its ‘incompetence’ in ensuring... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
By-polls in NA-133: ECP bars PPP lawmaker from campaigning LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has barred the parliamentary leader of Pakistan People’s Party... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Police have more responsibilities in present circumstances: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Thursday said that police is a frontline force; therefore, in ... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
PFUJ denounces Fawad’s remarks KARACHI: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), while denouncing the statement of Information Minister Fawad... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
LG polls in 17 KP districts: SC issues notice to ECP ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court issued notice to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) regarding holding of local... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Fakhar underscores need for livestock census LAHORE: The Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam said that there is a dire need... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Ehsaas Ration Programme: Registration process to be completed by next month, says Sania LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Dr Sania Nishtar has said... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Sindh Governor offers help to women inmates KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has said that his government will, with the help of the National Commission on... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
SC rejects Sindh’s report on deaths in Thar case KARACHI: The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday has rejected the Sindh government’s report on the provision of health... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Qureshi for early resolution of Kashmir, Palestine disputes ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi called for an early resolution of the longstanding unresolved... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Two killed, 13 injured as Iran-bound bus collides with truck KARACHI: A bus driver and a woman were killed while 13 people injured in a collision between a passenger bus and a... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Who has put all his eggs in Maryam’s basket? “Foot in the mouth disease is pretty common in Pakistan.” Updated 26 Nov, 2021 06:16am
PIA fully compliant with flight safety regulations ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is fully compliant with flight safety regulations as per... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Senate panel holds MoE responsible for hike in power, gas rates ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Power, Senator Saif Ullah Abro accused Ministry of Energy for... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
IDLO’s annual meeting of ‘Assembly of Parties’ held ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Ambassador to Italy, Jauhar Saleem, in his capacity as the President of the International... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Data of every recovery available for public scrutiny: NAB chief LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Javed Iqbal said on Thursday that data of every recovery made... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Petrol pumps in Lahore: partial strike observed LAHORE: In Lahore the strike called by petroleum dealers was partial. Almost all petrol pumps of Pakistan State Oil... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Weak spell of westerly waves proves earlier forecast of cold wind wrong LAHORE: A weak spell of westerly waves has proved the earlier forecast of cold wind for a day or so in and around... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
‘Hacked’, ‘compromised’ NADRA’s biometric database: Revelation by FIA takes MPs by surprise ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary committee was left surprised when the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) revealed that ... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
PIA becomes first airline to operate flights to Fujairah KARACHI: PIA’s first flight took off from Peshawar for Fujairah on Thursday carrying 168 passengers. CEO PIA Air... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
‘Italian cuisine week’ begins at Karachi KARACHI: The 6th edition of Italian Cuisine Week is being organized by the Italian Consulate in Karachi at a local... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Sindh govt forces 7,000 NGOs to shut down Karachi: Some 7,000 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have been shut down because of failing to comply with the... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
From crypto to Covid: Why auction prices are rocketing From Albert Einstein’s notes to a record-breaking Frida Kahlo to a 6.6-million-euro triceratops — auction houses... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Reversal of competitive energy pricing: govt loses credibility? Imran Khan government’s recent reversal on its regionally competitive gas tariffs for exporters reduces... Updated 26 Nov, 2021 06:11am
A tight macroeconomic policy stance and its repercussions State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is its latest monetary policy statement (MPS) increased policy rate by 150 basis points... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Regulating emerging technologies—I The technological landscape has changed massively in the last few years and this has also transformed the financial... Updated 26 Nov, 2021 06:09am
Letters The Afghan scene There appear to be some positive developments that have taken place in recent days Updated 26 Nov, 2021 06:15am
Stocks Stocks mostly rise after strong US data LONDON: Leading stock markets mostly rose on Thursday following data confirming a strong US economic recovery.... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Stocks Saudi bourse sees biggest weekly loss in over a year DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s stock market gave up early gains to end lower on Thursday, registering its fourth weekly ... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Stocks FTSE 100 rises for fourth day LONDON: The UK’s blue-chip index crept higher for a fourth session on Thursday as gains in consumer stocks offset... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Stocks Hong Kong shares rise as tech giants Alibaba, Tencent bounced back HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares edged up on Thursday as tech giants Alibaba and Tencent bounced back after continuous... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Stocks China stocks close lower SHANGHAI: China stocks closed lower on Thursday as property developers and automobiles weighed, while ... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Stocks Tokyo shares close higher TOKYO: Tokyo shares closed higher Thursday after solid US indicators boosted Wall Street shares with a rising dollar... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Stocks Indian shares recover on energy, IT boost BENGALURU: Indian shares recovered from session lows to end Thursday higher, helped by energy and IT stocks, with a... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Stocks Toronto index gains TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index was set for its third-straight session of gains on Thursday, aided by ... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
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 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (November 25, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,192.6774... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 25, 2021). ========================... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 25, 2021). ========================... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (November 25, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (November 25, 2021).... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Rates Stocks continue to bleed KARACHI: A bearish trend continued and Pakistan Stock Exchange on the fourth consecutive session due to heavy ... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Energy Nepra forgets its own rules while issuing social investment guidelines ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has recently issued Social Investment guidelines for... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Energy Oil dips, focus on OPEC+ response to US-led oil LONDON: Oil prices dipped in thin trading on Thursday, the US Thanksgiving holiday, as investors eyed how major... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Energy Europe Power: Spot prices ease on rising wind supply PARIS: Prompt prices fell on the European wholesale power market on Thursday, with wind power supply expected to ... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Energy China CNOOC’s deepwater gas field hits daily peak output SINGAPORE: Chinese oil and gas major CNOOC Ltd’s first wholly-owned deepwater natural gas field “Shenhai No.1”... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Grains Punjab registers record rice production of 5.766m tons LAHORE: Punjab produced record rice production of 5.766 million tons, both basmati and non-basmati, for the year... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Grains South Korea’s MFG bought 68,000 tonnes of corn HAMBURG: South Korea’s Major Feedmill Group (MFG) purchased an estimated 68,000 tonnes of animal feed corn in a... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Grains Philippines purchased about 100,000 tonnes of feed wheat HAMBURG: An importer group in the Philippines is believed to have bought around 100,000 tonnes of animal feed wheat... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Grains Turkey receives offers in tender to buy 385,000 tonnes of wheat HAMBURG: The lowest price in the first round of offers in the tender on Thursday from Turkey’s state grain board... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Grains Asia rice: Thai prices climb to more than one-month high as orders grow BENGALURU, BANGKOK, BANGLADESH, HANOI/ MUMBAI: Thai rice export prices hit their highest over a month on Thursday... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Energy Asia’s gasoline margin inches lower; Singapore stocks fall NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline crack softened on Thursday despite a decline in inventories at Singapore hub, as a lack... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Energy VLSFO cash premium jumps on firm demand SINGAPORE: Asia’s 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) cash differential jumped on Thursday, buoyed by firm... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 174,857 tonnes of cargo comprising 103,171 tonnes of import cargo and 71,686... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Grains Asia coffee: Rains slow cherry picking in Vietnam BANDAR LAMPUNG: Fresh coffee beans from Vietnam’s 2021/22 harvest are yet to arrive as rains in key growing areas... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Grains Jordan buys about 120,000 tonnes of feed barley in tender HAMBURG: Jordan’s state grain buyer has purchased about 120,000 tonnes of animal feed barley to be sourced from... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (November 25, 2021).... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend on cotton market KARACHI: The Spot Rate on Thursday remained unchanged at Rs 17500 per maund. The Spot Rate remained unchanged at Rs... Published 26 Nov, 2021 05:15am