‘Bloodbath’ on bourse KARACHI: Pakistan stocks got a hammering on Thursday with the benchmark KSE-100 Index losing over 2,100 points or... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Marketing skills: Facebook launches its flagship ‘Rise’ programme in Pakistan KARACHI: Facebook has launched its flagship skill development program ‘Rise’ in Pakistan to help advertising... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Senate panel visits IMC KARACHI: The Senate Standing Committee on Industries and Production paid a visit to Indus Motor Company at Port ... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Abandoned babies: concerns voiced over growing cases HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Muhammad Abbas Baloch has taken serious notice of frequent cases where... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Sindh lowers passing marks for admissions to MBBS, BDS courses KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet, keeping in view defective admission policy of Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) in... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
World Diabetes Day marked PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Islamic Medical Association (PIMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa chapter and Prime Foundation... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
SAU pays homage to noted agri scientist Kaleri HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) pays homage to renowned agricultural scientist Karam Khan Kaleri, SAU... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Covid-19 pandemic: USC providing subsidy on 5 essential commodities ISLAMABAD: During Covid-19 pandemic, despite curtailed working hours and employees of Utility Stores Corporation of... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Efforts on to equip officers with modern equipment: NHMP IG ISLAMABAD: Inspector General, National Highways and Motorways Police (NHMP) Inam Ghani said that all the efforts ... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
SCBA president condemns manhandling of judge by lawyers ISLAMABAD: The president Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), Ahsan Bhoon, on Thursday, strongly condemned... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
ICC U-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup squad announced LAHORE: Central Punjab all-rounder Qasim Akram will lead the 15-player Pakistan U-19 squad in the ICC U-19 Men’s... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
PSW to attract FDI, improve ranking in EoDB: FCCI SVP FAISALABAD: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) is a unique and innovative initiative of the government to improve the... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Bill to avert US govt shutdown advances to full House after deal on timing WASHINGTON: The US House of Representatives on Thursday was set to vote on a bill to fund federal agencies through... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
EU provides 325m euro boost for refugees in Turkey ANKARA: The European Union said on Thursday it was injecting 325 million euros for refugees in Turkey, part of a ... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
WB backs using $280m in frozen aid funds for Afghanistan WASHINGTON: The World Bank’s board has backed transferring $280 million from a frozen trust fund to two aid... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
US urges de-escalation on Ukraine as Russia warns of ‘nightmare scenario’ STOCKHOLM: Top US diplomat Antony Blinken on Thursday warned Russia against invading Ukraine, as Moscow told Kiev... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Michigan teen charged with 1st-degree murder, held without bond in shooting spree NEW YORK: A Michigan teenager was ordered held without bond on Wednesday after being charged with first-degree ... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
South Asia Delhi shuts schools again after court warning to curb pollution NEW DELHI: India’s polluted capital again ordered schools closed on Thursday over dangerous smog levels, as the... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Trump’s social media venture seeks $1 billion raise NEW YORK: Former President Donald Trump’s new social media venture is seeking to raise up to $1 billion by selling... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Europe Germany agrees new Covid curbs as Omicron variant spreads across globe BERLIN/WASHINGTON: Germany agreed on new COVID-19 restrictions on Thursday and the United States prepared to do the... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Hamed Yaqoob posted as Secretary Finance ISLAMABAD: Hamed Yaqoob Shaikh Additional Secretary (Incharge) Planning Development and Special Initiative has been... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
POL products: Govt must reduce prices: PPP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Thursday said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government should... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Irfan Siddiqui takes notice of protest by teachers ISLAMABAD: Senator Irfan Siddiqui Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Education and Professional Training has ... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Anti-Money Laundering Act: FBR wins first-ever court conviction ISLAMABAD: FBR has succeeded in winning the first-ever case of conviction for the offence of money laundering based... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
TCS, Serene Air sign Cargo General Sales Agent agreement ISLAMABAD: TCS (Pvt) Limited and Serene Air (Pvt) Limited signed a Cargo General Sales Agent (CGSA) agreement. It... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Havalian-Hassanabdal Expressway: PAC takes notice of ‘irregularities’ of Rs4bn ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), on Thursday, took notice of irregularities of Rs 4 billion on... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
EOBI’s automated FS: chairman identifies eligible category of firms Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution chairman says that they are pursuing a new legislation, certain aspects of which are pro-employer Updated 03 Dec, 2021 12:56pm
PML-N rejects proposed ‘mini-budget’ LAHORE: Rejecting the mini budget, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Energy India’s Nov gasoil sales growth slows NEW DELHI: India’s daily gasoil consumption grew 7% in November from the previous month, preliminary sales data of... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Companies Armani to ban angora wool from next winter season MILAN: Armani Group said on Wednesday it would no longer use angora wool starting from the 2022-23 autumn/winter... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Ufone 4G to hold ‘Clean & Green Murree Marathon’ tomorrow ISLAMABAD: Pakistani telecom company, Ufone 4G is organizing a unique sporting and social mobilization event,... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (December 2, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (December 3, 2021).... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
IHC declares reinstatement of 69 PARC employees illegal ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday declared the reinstatement of 69 employees of the Pakistan... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Nomination papers of Tarin for Senate seat filed ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Finance Advisor Shaukat Tarin got his nomination papers submitted in the Provincial... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
‘The Elections (Amendment) Bill, 2021’ passed by NA body ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs unanimously passed “The Elections... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Soldier serving UN Mission in CAR martyred RAWALPINDI: A Pakistani soldier Havaldar Muhammad Shafiq embraced Shahadat (martyrdom) while serving in the United... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
President inks Elections Reforms Bill into law ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi has signed into law the Elections Reforms Bill, 2021, which provides for the use of... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
PM for accelerating registration for ration programme ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the authorities to speed up the registration process for Ehsaas... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Urban centres: Experts for boosting water productivity thru latest techniques LAHORE: A panel of experts stressed the need for boosting water productivity for better use in urban centres through... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Elements trying to spread ‘anarchy’ have been exposed: Punjab CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Thursday that the elements trying to spread anarchy have... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Toshakhana case: AC seeks arguments from defence, prosecution over acquittal pleas ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Thursday hearing Toshakhana case against former president Asif Ali Zardari,... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
PML-N expresses doubts concerning the veracity of govt’s inflation figures ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Thursday challenged the... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Sindh: SC seeks details of recruitments in lower judiciary ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the Sindh High Court (SHC) registrar to submit details of... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
P&G Pakistan delegation meets President KARACHI: Adelegation of senior executives, led by Adil Farhat, Chief Executive Officer, P&G (Procter &... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Who was seated next to Shireen Mazari? “So you reckon Maryam Nawaz is the best thing that happened to The Khan?” Updated 03 Dec, 2021 05:12am
Mischievous spin rejected: FO summons Indian diplomat ISLAMABAD: Pakistan rejected the “mischievous spin” given by India to an incident, involving photos taken by a... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
CCoE approves summary: All new RE projects to be included in bidding process ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) approved a summary to include all new Renewable ... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Governor Punjab, UK MPs discuss Afghan situation LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar met with labour party leader and Opposition Leader Keir Starmer and... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Cable network system made operational in 28 prisons across Punjab LAHORE: The installation of cable network system in 28 prisons across Punjab has so far been completed while efforts... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Islamabad’s model schools: Teachers stage protest against presidential ordinance ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of teachers from federal government public schools, located in the federal capital, staged a... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Chairman, Secretary BoI visit PTA headquarters ISLAMABAD: Minister of State and Chairman Board of Investment (BoI) Muhammad Azfar Ahsan along with Secretary BoI... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
NA body summons officials over cutting of trees in AJK ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan expressed concern... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Pakistan needs ‘stable domestic macro policy environment’, says report LAHORE: Pakistan needs a stable domestic macro policy environment, avoiding slippage of fiscal targets in the face ... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
SAPM pledges steps to eradicate HIV/AIDS virus by 2030 ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Health Services Faisal Sultan has said that... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Partnering with persons with disabilities As the world observes the International Day of Persons with Disabilities today, we honour the leadership of persons... Updated 03 Dec, 2021 05:20am
Covid’s Omicron variant and some likely repercussions ‘The global risk from the new Omicron coronavirus variant is “very high”, the World Health Organization... Updated 03 Dec, 2021 05:22am
Amendment in FATF Recommendation 23 Recommendation 18 of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) requires that financial institutions should implement... Updated 03 Dec, 2021 05:25am
Letters Covid-19: door-to-door campaigns needed It is heartening to note that the government has launched a countrywide drive to administer Covid-19 booster jabs ... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Stocks Indian shares close at one-week high on IT, energy push BENGALURU: Indian shares rose to their highest levels in a week on Thursday, led by energy and technology stocks, as... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Stocks Hong Kong shares close higher on financials, property strength HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares finished higher on Thursday on the back of gains in the financials and property sectors,... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Stocks Australian shares end at 2-month low as Omicron worries persist • Afterpay leads a broad sell-off in tech stocks • Utilities and industrials help pare losses on ASX200 Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Stocks China blue chips close higher as property, auto stocks gain SHANGHAI: China’s blue chips closed higher on Thursday, led by real estate developers after three firms unveiled... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Stocks UK shares slide as inflation, Omicron risks grow LONDON: UK shares fell on Thursday as fears around the Omicron coronavirus variant grew with several countries... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Stocks S&P 500, Dow climb on boost from financials, Boeing NEW YORK: The Dow and the S&P 500 rebounded on Thursday, boosted by financials shares and Boeing as rising cases... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Stocks Japanese shares end lower on Omicron worries, Fed’s hawkish tilt TOKYO: Japanese shares ended lower on Thursday, weighed down by worries about the economic impact of the Omicron... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Stocks Asian currencies muted, stocks edge up as Omicron worries linger BENGALURU: Most Asian currencies eased and stocks advanced on Thursday, amid some caution among investors as they... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
International Day of Disabled Persons: Forgotten people For me the world consists of two kinds of people, the able and the disabled. My son, born with Cerebral Palsy 39... Updated 03 Dec, 2021 05:10am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
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 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 2, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 2, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 2, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 2, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 2, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (December 2, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (December 2, 2021).... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Energy FCA for October: Nepra set to allow KE Rs1.078 hike ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is to approve an increase of Rs1.078 per unit in... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Energy Issue of RLNG supply to export-oriented industries: Federal govt accused of meting out ‘step-motherly treatment’ to Karachi KARACHI: The PM must stop repeated discrimination with the export industries of Karachi on supply of RLNG and direct... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Energy Nov POL sales clock in at 1.75m tons KARACHI: Total petroleum and lubricant sales clocked in at 1.75 million tons in November 2021, depicting an increase... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Commodities Gold prices up KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday retrieved some value on the local market, traders said. The prices of gold... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Commodities Low stocks to support palm prices in coming months: top analysts • Global palm production to slow until H2 2022 • M’sian benchmark prices could be 4,000 RM/T to Feb- Mielke... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Commodities Copper rises as US markets shrug off Omicron fears LONDON: Copper prices rose on Thursday as strong U.S. economic data and rising U.S. stock markets drew attention ... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Energy Oil rises as OPEC+ sticks to regular output increase NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Thursday, giving up their earlier losses, as OPEC+ stuck to its policy of incrementally... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Commodities Indian, Thai rice prices ease on weaker currencies, higher supplies BANGKOK: Rice export prices in India and Thailand dipped this past week, as domestic currencies weakened and local... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Commodities Palm logs second weekly loss as Omicron fuels uncertainty KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Thursday to log their sharpest weekly plunge in more than three... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Commodities Coffee trade in Vietnam remains tepid BANDAR LAMPUNG: Coffee trading in Vietnam, the world’s top robusta bean producer, remained tepid this week as the... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Commodities Japan rubber futures slide on Omicron worries, weaker Shanghai market TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures slid on Thursday as the Omicron coronavirus variant heightened fears over a slowdown... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Commodities China buys US, Brazilian soybeans after price drop CHICAGO: Chinese importers bought two bulk cargoes of U.S. soybeans, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) said... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Commodities Sugar hits four-month lows as Omicron fears persist LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE hit their lowest in four months on Thursday as fears persisted that the Omicron... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Commodities Gold falls to 1-month low on Powell’s hawkish remarks LONDON: Gold struck a one-month low on Thursday as U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell’s comments on the... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Wheat rallies CHICAGO: U.S. wheat futures jumped on Thursday as a series of import tenders and fears of rain damage to... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold slides over 1pc NEW YORK: Gold dropped more than 1% to a one-month low on Thursday, as investors latched on to signs of a seemingly... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Energy 10 Discos: defaulters, including govt departments, owe Rs1.6trn LAHORE: Defaulters of 10 distribution companies (Discos) owed Rs 1.6 trillion countrywide due to uninspiring ... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Energy Asia Distillates: Gasoil cash premiums, cracks gain on tighter supplies SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for 10 ppm gasoil rose for a second straight session on Thursday, while cash... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Commodities Ukraine, EU may offer opportunities for US corn exports FORT COLLINS, (Colo.): Corn exports out of the United States, the world’s top supplier, are expected to ease from... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Commodities Chinese steel rebar, hot rolled coils futures rise on demand hopes BEIJING: Chinese steel rebar and hot rolled coils futures jumped on Thursday, as demand for the most traded May... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Commodities ICE canola futures rebound WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rebounded on Wednesday with other commodities and equities as fears about a... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 16.003... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am
Energy Asia’s gasoline margins extend gains despite rising stocks SINGAPORE: Asia’s gasoline crack extended gains on Thursday, moving further away from a two-month low hit at the... Published 03 Dec, 2021 04:31am