Govt to take stern action against violators of one-dish policy LAHORE: Punjab government has decided to take stern action against the violators of one dish and timing in the... Published 30 Nov, 2021 07:15am
SAU, SRSO sign MoU on community training HYDERABAD: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) Jamshoro... Published 30 Nov, 2021 07:14am
Search of suspicious vehicle travelling families: Narcotics Div directed to frame rules to allow women staff ISLAMABAD: Sub-committee of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Monday directed the Narcotics Division to frame... Published 30 Nov, 2021 07:12am
Pandemic to cost global tourism $2trn in 2021: UN MADRID: The coronavirus pandemic will cost the global tourism sector $2.0 trillion in lost revenue in 2021, the... Published 30 Nov, 2021 07:06am
Merkel, Scholz to discuss tougher Covid curbs with regional leaders BERLIN: Chancellor Angela Merkel and her successor in waiting Olaf Scholz will hold talks Tuesday with leaders of... Published 30 Nov, 2021 07:06am
Industry India’s Reliance denies considering bid for BT Group MUMBAI: India’s Reliance conglomerate denied Monday it was considering a bid for British telecoms giant BT, ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 07:04am
Turkey to seek Egypt-Israel thaw after UAE talks ANKARA: Turkey will take steps to improve relations with Egypt and Israel similar to those taken with the UAE,... Published 30 Nov, 2021 07:02am
UN programme offers cash for struggling Afghan families KABUL: The UN World Food Programme on Monday distributed cash in the Afghan capital to about 3,000 families severely... Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:59am
Iran says no way to return to 2015 deal without lifting of all sanctions DUBAI: Iran demanded on Monday the removal of all sanctions in a verifiable process as talks resumed between Tehran... Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:58am
China’s Xi promises Africa 1bn Covid vaccine doses DIAMNIADIO: China’s president pledged to offer Africa one billion Covid vaccine doses on Monday, with the ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:56am
Energy Lundin Energy considers sale or merger OSLO: Swedish oil and gas company Lundin Energy is considering a potential sale, Bloomberg News reported on Monday,... Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:55am
Energy Coalbed methane pipeline completed in northern China SHANGHAI: China has completed the construction of a coalbed methane pipeline linking the northern provinces of Hebei... Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:53am
Commodities Copper firms as low inventories outweigh Omicron fears LONDON: Copper prices climbed on Monday as fears about further damage to growth and demand from the Omicron... Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:48am
Commodities Japan futures rise on bargain-hunting TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures rose on Monday as investors looked for bargains following Friday’s plunge, but ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:47am
Energy Oil gains more than 3pc on speculation Omicron-related drop overdone NEW YORK: Oil bounded upward Monday, briefly touching highs above $77 a barrel as some investors viewed Friday’s... Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:46am
Commodities Palm oil ekes out gains KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended slightly higher on Monday as crude and global markets rebounded from ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:44am
Grains Sugar, coffee and cocoa prices fall on demand concerns LONDON: Sugar, coffee and cocoa futures on ICE were lower on Monday, weakened by concerns that a new coronavirus... Published 30 Nov, 2021 06:43am
Commodities Gold firms as Omicron risks buoy safe-haven appeal LONDON: Gold firmed near the $1,800 level on Monday as investors sought cover from the likely risks to the global... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:28am
Stocks European shares regain ground LONDON: European shares rose on Monday after their worst selloff in more than a year as investors awaited clues on... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:26am
UN Women 2021 Asia-Pacific WEPs Awards: Engro Fertilizers secures runner up position in ‘Leadership Commitment’ category KARACHI: Engro Fertilizers Limited has secured first runner up position in the category of “Leadership... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:25am
Probe into adulteration, money laundering: FIA mulling lodging FIRs against 7 OMCs ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) is to lodge FIRs against up to seven Oil Marketing Companies ... Updated 30 Nov, 2021 12:23pm
Reshuffles in KP cabinet notified PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Administ-ration department on Monday notified that Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Plea regarding ‘audio tape’: IHC issues pre-admission notices ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Monday, issued pre-admission notices to Attorney General for Pakistan... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
OMAP delegation meets NBP President LAHORE: A delegation of Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) called upon President National Bank of Pakistan... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Illegal constructions: SHC orders registration of FIRs against SBCA officers KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has issued contempt notices to Sindh Building Control Authority DG Salim Raza Khoro,... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
APAT to protest against taxation measures today ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran (APAT) would lodge a protest on Tuesday (today) outside Prime Minister... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Govt employees protest against non-implementation of agreement ISLAMABAD: The All Government Employees Grand Alliance (AGEGA) will stage a protest demonstration outside the... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Alvi appreciates ASF’s services KARACHI: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday emphasized on the best quality professionalism coupled with high moral... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Dengue claims two more lives LAHORE: Despite decline in temperature, there is no respite in dengue cases, as Punjab has reported two fatalities... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Punjab’s maiden cultural policy approved LAHORE: On the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar, the maiden Cultural Policy 2021 has been... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Cabinet meeting: MoF asked to remove ‘disconnect’ between monetary, fiscal policies ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has reportedly been asked to remove the disconnect between monetary and fiscal... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Rape charges: Lower Dir senior civil judge sent to jail LOWER DIR: A senior civil judge in Lower Dir was jailed Monday on charges of raping a woman and taking a bribe. The... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
NA body irked over ‘dismal’ performance of Pak-EPA ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Climate Change has expressed concern over the ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Wapda chief reviews progress on K-IV, Nai Gaj Dam projects LAHORE: Chairman Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (retd) visited Greater ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
‘Int’l Day of Solidarity with Palestinian people’ observed ISLAMABAD: The government and the people of Pakistan, on Monday, joined hands with the world community to observe ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Australian photographer captures beauty of Pakistan’s mythical landscapes ISLAMABAD: The Australian High Commissioner today opened a photography exhibition, ‘Mythical Landscapes’ by... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Process of e-filing tax returns: Befiler wins grant from Karandaaz to encourage women ISLAMABAD: Befiler has won a grant for a digital experiment from Karandaaz Pakistan to encourage electronic return... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
West Indies tour: Security arrangements at National Stadium reviewed KARACHI: As the Cricket West Indies (CWI) has already announced the squads for Men’s team tour of Pakistan, an... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Regularization of buildings, other demands: Sindh govt holds out assurance to ABAD KARACHI: Sindh Government has given assurance to the Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) for... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
No Covid-19 death reported: Sindh CM KARACHI: Fortunately no death stemming from Coronavirus reported on Sunday, however, 37 new cases emerged when 3,081... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
New Covid-19 variant: Azra Pechuho urges Centre to respond to new situation strongly KARACHI: Minister for Health and Population Welfare, Sindh, Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho, held a Press Conference at the... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
AJK PM meets Sindh Governor KARACHI: Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Sardar Abdul Qayyum Khan Niazi on Monday called on the Sindh... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
President highlights importance of dental hygiene KARACHI: President Arif Alvi on Monday said prevention was most important for dental health and there was need to... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Pakistan, China sign MoU to deepen tourism cooperation, exchanges BEIJING: Pakistan and China on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding on expansion of bilateral tourism,... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
54th Founding Day marked: PPP committed to its founding philosophy, manifesto: Zardari ISLAMABAD: “The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) is steadfast on its founding philosophy and manifesto”. This was... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to step down NEW YORK: Twitter Inc Chief Executive Officer Jack Dorsey will step down from his role and a successor has been ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Covid variant Omicron ‘not a cause for panic’: Biden WASHINGTON: Presi-dent Joe Biden on Monday told Americans not to “panic” over the newly identified Covid variant... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Sindh govt urged to take action against fertilizer dealers ISLAMABAD: Minister for Industries and Production Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar has urged the Sindh government to action... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
MYC criticizes world’s silence over bloodshed of Palestinians by Israel ISLAMABAD: Milli Yakjehti Council (MYC), an umbrella organisation of various religious political parties, Monday,... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
AJ Foundation rejects allegations of taking sides LAHORE: The Third Asma Jahangir Conference last weekend generated a lot of debate and pointing fingers from the... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
List of ‘cases to be withdrawn’ sought from NAB ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court has written a letter to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) seeking a list... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
KPT to build six-lane bridge, connecting east and west wharves: Zaidi KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust (KPT) is contracting for a six-lane bridge after planning and tendering process,... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 29, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 30, 2021).... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Fixation of POL products’ prices: Senate panel for giving powers to parliament ISLAMABAD: Expressing concern over increase in petroleum prices by Rs12 per litre in one go, a parliamentary panel... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Violation of sanctity of holy places irks Sikh community LAHORE: The Sikh community from India has rebuked the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government for not taking... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Pakistan seeks to host OIC moot on Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia, being Chair of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Monday called for an... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Shehbaz demands PM’s resignation LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif has asked Prime Minister Imran Khan to tender... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
‘IMF-dictated mini-budget’ threat to national security, Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
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Russia’s VTB expects rising interest rates could hit profit next year Russia’s second biggest bank VTB won’t necessarily see 2022 net profit match this year’s expected record high... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Asma Jahangir Conference 2021 — II After the first day’s explosive inaugural session on the judiciary’s role, past and present, the run of sessions... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Economic outlook for 2021-22 The motivation for this article lies in the macroeconomic projections for 2021-22 contained in the Annual Report for... Updated 30 Nov, 2021 06:26am
Letters The new Covid-19 variant The Covid-19 variant that has been detected in South Africa raising global alarm is said to have a spike protein ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Stocks Hong Kong shares end at 1-year low HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares closed at a more than one-year low on Monday, as concerns lingered about the new Omicron... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Stocks China stocks edge lower SHANGHAI: China stocks closed down on Monday, as concerns lingered about the newly discovered and possibly... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Stocks Indian shares close higher BENGALURU: Indian shares recovered early losses to end higher on Monday, boosted by gains in Reliance, Kotak ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Stocks Gulf bourses rebound as calm returns after Omicron battering DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf rebounded on Monday, mirroring oil prices and global shares as investors waited for... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Stocks Toronto index rebounds as energy stocks jump TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index rebounded on Monday, after posting its biggest decline in more than a year in... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Stocks FTSE 100 rises after Friday’s rout LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 bounced back from its worst session in more than a year to rise on Monday as investors... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Stocks Tech rally lifts Wall Street from Omicron-driven slump NEW YORK: Gains in heavyweight technology stocks drove Wall Street indexes higher on Monday as investors rushed to... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
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 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (November 29, 2021). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
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Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (November 29, 2021). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,455.1639... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 29, 2021). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 29, 2021). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 29, 2021). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 29, 2021). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 29, 2021). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (November 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
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Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (November 29, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (November 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (November 29, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,208.3733 Bid... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 29, 2021). ========================... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 29, 2021). ========================... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (November 29, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (November 29, 2021).... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Rates Stock market sees bull run on Saudi package KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bull-run and closed on strong positive note with healthy gains ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Grains Country to have rice stock of 11.43MMTs by next month: Fakhar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research, Fakhar Imam Monday said the country will have... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Commodities Gold prices gain KARACHI: Gold prices on Monday further grew its value on the local market, traders said. The yellow metal gained ... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Energy SSGC decides to suspend gas supply to CNG sector KARACHI: In adherence to Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), government’s approved gas load management plan... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
An alarming revelation EDITORIAL: What a senior official of the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA’s) cybercrimes wing had to say... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
‘Elite capture’ challenge EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Imran Khan while giving an interview to Hamza Yusuf, President, Zaytuna College,... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am
Grains Paris wheat retreats from highs as large Australian crop weighs HAMBURG: Euronext wheat futures fell on Monday, retreating further from last week’s record highs, as market... Published 30 Nov, 2021 05:23am