Omicron vaccine could get nod in four months: EU watchdog BRUSSELS: Vaccines specially adapted for the new Omicron coronavirus variant could be approved in three to four... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Qureshi terms borrowing from IMF ‘slavery’ ISLAMABAD: Terming borrowing from the International Monetary Fund (IMF)”, “slavery”, Foreign Minister Shah... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
CM inaugurates tea shop, literary museum and ‘adabi baithak’ LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar inaugurated a tea shop, Punjab’s first literary museum and adabi... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
First phase of ‘Water Resources Accountability’ launched LAHORE: The first phase of “Water Resources Accountability in Pakistan” was launched here on Tuesday for... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Afghan regional peace: COAS emphasizes need for global convergence RAWALPINDI: Chief of Staff Bahrain National Guard (BNG) Major General Sheikh Abdul Aziz Bin Saud Al Khalifa called ... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
TDAP holds webinar for tobacco exporters KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan organized a webinar on orientation of Pakistan Single Window... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
NA body on national security to meet on Monday ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has convened an important meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
PML-N for placing name of NAB chairman on ECL ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday requested the ... Updated 01 Dec, 2021 09:49am
Governor urges world community to support crisis-ridden Afghans LAHORE: Under the leadership of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan played an exemplary role in the Afghan peace... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
APAT calls off protest against taxation measures ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajiran (APAT), Tuesday, called off their protest in Islamabad, while enroute... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Body on Agri Transformation Plan: Dr Abid Suleri made national convener ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has appointed Dr Abid Qaiyum Suleri, Member Prime Minister’s Economic ... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Tarin for rationalising salaries, allowances on basis of performance ISLAMABAD Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin said that current model for pay and... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
7 NAB officials promoted ISLAMABAD: Seven National Accountability Bureau (NAB) officers holding key posts have been promoted to BPS-21.... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Pentagon plans ‘stronger’ US posture toward China, Russia WASHINGTON: The US military will reinforce deployments and bases directed at China and Russia, while maintaining... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Europe Barcelona fire kills four BARCELONA: A fire ripped through an abandoned bank occupied by squatters in central Barcelona on Tuesday, killing... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Asia Azerbaijan says 14 dead in military helicopter crash BAKU: Fourteen people died Tuesday in an Azerbaijani military helicopter crash which went down in the east of the... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Putin warns Russia will act if NATO crosses its ‘red lines’ in Ukraine MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin said on Tuesday that Russia would be forced to act if its “red lines” on ... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Regeneron’s antibody drug may be less effective against Omicron NEW YORK: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Inc’s COVID-19 antibody drug could be less effective against Omicron, it said... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
India grows fastest among major economies, Omicron risks seen NEW DELHI: India grew at the fastest pace of any major economy in the July-September quarter but economists said... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
US revokes terrorist designation for Colombia’s FARC WASHINGTON: The United States revoked its designation of the Colombian group the Revolutionary Armed Forces of... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
US judge sentences wife of ‘El Chapo’ to three years in prison WASHINGTON: A US judge sentenced the wife of imprisoned Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman to three... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Pandemic crisis: Developing states must be provided with adequate means: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday said that the world is confronted with triple crises:... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Talks begin with Canadian firm to settle Reko Diq dispute ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan (GoP) and M/s Barrick Gold PLC Canada are said to have started negotiations to... Updated 01 Dec, 2021 10:36am
Supernet, PAKSAT sign strategic partnership KARACHI: Supernet Limited (Supernet), Pakistan’s largest satellite communications systems integrator and service... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
LHC orders WASA to confirm employment of 50 daily wagers LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday disposed of 50 petitions of daily wagers of Water and Sanitation Authority... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
‘Give Gwadar its Right Movement’ Women’s protest in Gwadar must be taken with seriousness: JI chief LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said the protest of women in Gwadar reflects the seriousness of... Updated 02 Dec, 2021 12:32am
Turkish CG visits Dawlance factory in Karachi KARACHI: Dawlance is the leading producer of home-appliances and electronics in Pakistan, which is a wholly owned... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Need stressed to raise income of common man KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
State-owned land: Govt determined to remove all encroachments: Farrukh ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Tuesday said the government is... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
PFA confiscates 3,452 kg of ‘tainted’ ketchup, mayonnaise LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Tuesday checked four food production units and confiscated 3,452 ... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
USF facing problems in Balochistan, erstwhile FATA ISLAMABAD: The Universal Service Fund (USF) is facing security issues in some areas of erstwhile FATA and ... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Govt employees defer protest drive after ‘successful’ talks ISLAMABAD: The All Government Employees Grand Alliance (AGEGA) Tuesday postponed their protest drive till February... Updated 01 Dec, 2021 08:46pm
India’s rapeseed output may jump on higher area MUMBAI: India’s rapeseed and mustard output is likely to jump 16% to a record high in 2021/22 on conducive weather... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
EFP lauds IMF decision on govt borrowing KARACHI: The president of Employer’s Federation of Pakistan said the decision of IMF is a manifestation and EFP... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Buzdar vows to help resolve ‘genuine’ issues of business community LAHORE: Announcing to resolve genuine issues of business community, Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said ... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (November 30, 2021) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 1, 2021).... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Govt, tour operators: Hajj quota will be distributed in the 60:40 ratio, panel told ISALAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed on Tuesday that under the Hajj Policy 2022, the Hajj quota will be... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Agreement with IMF will further fuel inflation: Khaqan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president and former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi said ... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
ECP allowed to hold LG polls in KP as per schedule ISLAMABAD: The apex court allowed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold Local Government elections in... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
PTI govt has turned national economy into ‘debt economy’: Shehbaz LAHORE: Terming the country’s economic condition as alarming, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Reply sought from LRB secretary LAHORE: The Lahore High Court sought reply from secretary Lahore Race Club (LRB) till December 02 in a petition... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Monetary policy is not a detail “We have yet to reach the communication technology of today.” “Hey it’s expensive, and hey getting more... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
PTM leader Ali Wazir granted bail by SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court granted bail to Pashtun Tahaffuz Movement (PTM) leader and Member National Assembly... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
British deputy HC highlights importance of ESG KARACHI: ACCA and SEED Ventures (Pvt) Ltd organised an event titled ‘ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance):... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
‘Smooth’ water supply to industries ordered KARACHI: Sindh Local Government Minister Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has issued directives to Managing Director Karachi... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
KCAA hosts awareness session on PSW KARACHI: Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) has hosted an awareness session on Pakistan Single Window (PSW) ... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Profiteers and hoarders of urea: Fertilizer industry launches awareness campaign KARACHI: The fertilizer industry launched a massive awareness campaign among the farmers about the prescribed prices... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
PKR: stop talking the issue down It is interesting to note how history repeats itself in case of PKR/USD exchange rate dynamics in Pakistan.... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Politics and judiciary Pakistan’s judiciary is in the eye of a political storm. A former Chief Justice has been accused of his ... Updated 04 Dec, 2021 01:38pm
NIT Pakistan Gateway Index: a performance analysis Stock market indices are a popular yardstick for the performance of any stock market around the world. Key benchmark... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Letters ‘Asma Jahangir Conference 2021’ In his two-part series of articles titled “Asma Jahangir Conference 2021” the writer, Rashed Rahman, has... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Senate body passes National Highways Safety Ordinance with amendments ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Communications, on Tuesday, passed “the National Highways Safety... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Land allotted for defence purposes: SC questions construction of cinemas, marriage halls and schools ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan, expressing dissatisfaction over the defence secretary’s report,... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
CTO Lahore meets LCCI members LAHORE: Role of a good traffic management system in economic development cannot be undermined as it reduces the cost... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Local refineries tell govt they’re heading towards ‘forced shutdown’ ISLAMABAD: Local refineries have asked the federal government to take immediate measures for High Sulphur Furnace ... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
‘Gulab Devi Project to minimise traffic congestion’ LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab for Information and Spokesperson Government of the Punjab Hasaan... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
DC H’abad orders removal of encroachments HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Muhammad Abbas Baloch has said that in the light of the orders of the... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Covid-19 vaccinations: US CG joins religious leaders KARACHI: US Consul General Mark Stroh, Sindh Minister of Health Azra Fazal Pechuho, and religious leaders... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Stocks Hong Kong shares end 1-year low HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares finished down on Tuesday to a more than one-year low, after US drugmaker Moderna set off... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Stocks Tokyo shares close lower TOKYO: Tokyo stocks gave up gains and closed lower Tuesday on continued worry about the Omicron coronavirus variant,... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Stocks Indian shares fall BENGALURU: Indian shares ended lower in a highly volatile trading session on Tuesday, as concerns over the Omicron... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses tumble on vaccine efficacy concerns DUBAI: Most Gulf bourses ended lower on Tuesday, mirroring weakened global shares and oil prices, although the... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Stocks Wall St drops over 1pc on Powell’s faster taper comments, Omicron worries NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes tumbled more than 1% on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell ... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Stocks TSX falls to one-month low TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index fell to a one-month low on Tuesday over worries that existing vaccines may not... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Stocks European stocks resume falls on Omicron warning LONDON: European equities fell in opening deals on Tuesday after the head of Moderna warned current coronavirus... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Stocks FTSE 100 marks worst month LONDON: Britain’s blue-chip share index closed above session lows on Tuesday, but marked its worst monthly decline... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
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 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 30, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
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Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (November 30, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
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Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (November 30, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (November 30, 2021).... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Rates Foreign selling drags stocks down KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday opened on a positive note, however failed to sustain this momentum and... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Bilawal censures govt for holding talks with TTP PESHAWAR: Reacting angrily to the ongoing talks between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government and the... Updated 01 Dec, 2021 09:38am
Saleem replaces Soomro as PC board chairman ISLAMABAD: The federal government has relieved Minister for Privatisation Mohammed mian Soomro from the position of... Updated 01 Dec, 2021 12:16pm
Energy FCA for Oct 2021: Nepra approves Rs4.74/unit raise in Discos’ tariffs ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) Tuesday approved, in principle, an increase of ... Updated 01 Dec, 2021 09:52am
Iqra Aziz new local spokesperson for L’Oréal Paris KARACHI: L’Oréal Paris has announced the multi-talented and award winning actress Iqra Aziz as the new L’Oréal... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Energy Govt starts paying Rs134.8bn to IPPs as Discos’ equity ISLAMABAD: The government has started making payment of Rs134.8 billion to the IPPs of pre-1994 policy, 1994 and ... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Commodities Gold prices decline KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday witnessed a fall on the local market, traders said. The prices of gold per tola... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Energy POL products’ prices remain unchanged: Rate of PL on ex-depot sale of petrol, HSD increased ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Tuesday decided not to decrease the prices of petroleum products for the next... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Energy National Grid, Scottish Power fined $211m LONDON: National Grid and Scottish Power have been fined 158 million pounds ($211 million) by Britain’s energy... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Energy Shell eyes return to Libya with oil, gas, solar investments LONDON: Royal Dutch Shell is considering a return to Libya with a plan to develop new oil and gas fields and... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Energy OPEC+ meets under pressure from Biden and Omicron LONDON: OPEC+ oil producers meet Thursday under pressure from US President Joe Biden, who has opened up his... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Commodities Activist fund demands that Glencore shed coal unit ZURICH: An activist investor fund has urged Swiss commodities trader Glencore to shed its coal business because... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Commodities Sugar, cocoa and coffee fall after Omicron vaccine warning LONDON: Sugar, cocoa and arabica coffee fell on Tuesday after drugmaker Moderna cast doubt on the efficacy of... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Commodities Wheat extends slide CHICAGO: Chicago wheat prices fell to a nearly three-week low on Tuesday, as concerns the spread of the Omicron... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Commodities Copper hits two-week low on Omicron uncertainty and Fed comments LONDON: Copper prices fell to a two-week low on Tuesday as worries about the damage to demand and economic growth... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am
Energy Oil falls on vaccine efficacy worries; WTI down over 6pc NEW YORK: Oil prices tumbled on Tuesday, with US crude futures falling by more than 6%, after Moderna’s chief cast... Published 01 Dec, 2021 03:52am