Regularisation of illegal structures: Governor refuses to sign draft ordinance KARACHI: Governor Sindh Imran Ismail has rejected an ordinance regarding the regularisation of illegal building... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Parking stands: Punjab Ombudsman seeks report about action against overcharging LAHORE: Ombudsman Punjab Major Azam Suleman Khan (retd) has taken notice of the complaint of endless overcharging by... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Shifa Hospital, SIMAP hold first exhibition of surgical instruments ISLAMABAD: Shifa International Hospital & The Surgical Instruments Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SIMAP)... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
ZD, Bodla Builders sign agreement with DHA Multan MULTAN: Zameen Developments (ZD) the development arm of Zameen.com and Bodla Builders recently signed an agreement... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
SHC orders authorities to take down 4th floor of Aliza Arcade KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday showing resentment over the non-compliance of its orders has ... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
‘Manhandling’ of leader of minority community: Sindh police officials summoned by Senate panel ISLAMABAD: The Senate panel on interior Thursday took strict note of the incident of police harassment and... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
3 killed in mine collapse QUETTA: Three young colliers died in a coal mine collapse incident in Quetta on Thursday. All the three hailed from... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Protection of wildlife: Summary sent to CM for setting up ‘armed force’ LAHORE: The Wildlife & Parks Department Punjab has forwarded a summary to the Chief Minister Punjab for setting... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
LHC directs govt to engage foreign experts to control smog LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has directed the government to engage some foreign experts to control smog. The court... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Winter vacations in Sindh will be from 20th to Jan 1 KARACHI: The Sindh Education and Literacy Department on Thursday announced that all public and private education... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Pakistan condemns extra-judicial killings in IIOJK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Thursday, strongly condemned extra-judicial killing of three more Kashmiris by Indian... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Indian farmers call off year-long protest after govt assurances NEW DELHI: Indian farmers called off a year-long protest on Thursday after the government conceded a clutch of... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Middle East Saudi prince discusses security with former rival Qatar DOHA: Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader has discussed regional security with Qatar during his first visit since the... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Iran sticks to stance as nuclear talks resume, EU, Russia stress urgency VIENNA: Iran’s top negotiator said on Thursday he was sticking to positions Tehran set out when nuclear talks ... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Europe EU lays out plan giving rights to Uber, Deliveroo drivers BRUSSELS: The European Commission announced draft rules on Thursday to give many workers such as couriers for online... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Middle East Israel’s top diplomat in Egypt for talks on Gaza, Iran CAIRO: Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid met President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Thursday during a rare visit to... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Europe After party outcry, Britain implores people: obey COVID-19 rules LONDON: Britain on Thursday implored people to obey tougher restrictions to slow the spread of the Omicron... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
WHO warns against vaccine hoarding as poor countries go without GENEVA: The World Health Organization warned wealthy countries on Thursday against hoarding COVID-19 vaccines for... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
SITE body, Befiler sign MoU KARACHI: SITE Association of Industry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Befiler for facilitating... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Afghan Hilal-e-Ahmer team calls on JI chief LAHORE: A four-member delegation of Afghanistan Hilal-e-Ahmer led by its President Maulvi Matiul Haq Khalis called ... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
‘Govt plans to inject 60pc renewables into energy mix by 2030’ ISLAMABAD: Member Parliamentary Committee on Climate Senator Faisal Javed, on Thursday said, Pakistan, so far, has... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
There must be no compromise on law, order: Elahi LAHORE: Provincial Law Minister Muhammad Basharat Raja and Punjab Minister for Colonies and Culture Khayal Ahmad... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Governor meets UK ministers, MPs LAHORE: Emphasizing the need for promoting peace in Afghanistan, Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said that... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Afghan aid: NSA says there’s no disconnect between US, Pakistan ISLAMABAD: National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf Thursday said that there might be a disconnect between... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Transgender, differently-abled persons: Sindh govt decides to ensure their representation in LCs KARACHI: The provincial cabinet had decided to reserve one percent or one seat of membership for transgender and... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Central surveillance room: Punjab IGP Prisons says 27 jails put under ‘microscope’ LAHORE: To ensure real-time surveillance of suspected activities inside and outside jails in addition to awarding... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Navy marks golden jubilee of Hangor Day KARACHI: Pakistan Navy celebrated Golden Jubilee of Hangor Day, which is reminiscent of the heroic act and ... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Implementation of SAP S/4 HANA: Abacus Consulting partners with Zaman Textile Mills Karachi: Abacus Consulting has partnered with Zaman Textile Mills to carry out the implementation of SAP S/4 HANA.... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
HBFC inks accord with KPT on housing finance solutions KARACHI: House Building Finance Company (HBFC) Limited has signed an agreement with Karachi Port Trust (KPT) to... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
SC asks if ‘benefit of service years’ can be given to sacked employees ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC), on Thursday, questioned whether the benefit of working for 10 years could be... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (December 9, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (December 10, 2021).... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Ishrat underscores need for ‘local’ governance to reduce inequality ISLAMABAD: Former Advisor to the Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity, Dr Ishrat Hussain emphasised... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Humanitarian crises: China, Russia urged to give Afghan people a helping hand ISLAMABAD: Neighbouring powers such as China and Russia should take the lead to resolve the humanitarian crises in... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Travel industry: PATA examines situation KARACHI: The extraordinary meeting of Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Pakistan Chapter Executive Committee ... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Fake bank accounts: AC defers framing of charges against Zardari, others ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, deferred framing of charges against former president Asif Ali... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Economic development: SEZs termed part of broader strategy ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said that the establishment... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Bumper crops: Govt optimistic about export prospects: Farrukh ISLAMABAD: The federal government is optimistic to generate $4.620 billion through additional export of bumper... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Mastercard realigns int’l operations KARACHI: Mastercard has reaffirmed its commitment to the UAE and the wider region by expanding its regional ... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center: Saad Usmani named chief of Myeloma Service KARACHI: Saad Usmani, MD, has been named chief of the Myeloma Service at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Empowerment of women: President highlights key factors ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that the digital and financial inclusion, safe environment and good health... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
India amongst ‘deadliest countries’ for press freedom KARACHI: The largest democracy in the world, India, has been ranked among the deadliest and the world’s worst... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Jazz brings Pakistan’s first-ever drive-in concert to Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Jazz, Pakistan’s number one 4G operator and the largest internet and broadband service provider, is... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
PARTLY FACETIOUS:‘The tale of the two Mahmoods hunh!’ “Who do you reckon is the most popular Pakistani?” “In the world or in Pakistan?” “Should be the same... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Seminar on ‘Potential of Value Addition in Minerals of Balochistan’ held QUETTA: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) organised a seminar on “Potential of Value Addition in... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Dr Farah Essa Academy opens up KARACHI: The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Dr Essa Laboratories has inaugurated Dr Farah Essa Academy’s... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
PM meets parents, son of missing journalist ISLAMABAD: As a last ray of hope for the recovery of their missing son – journalist Mudassar Naro – the parents... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
NCHR to set up digital case management system ISLAMABAD: The National Commission on Human Rights (NCHR) has planned setting up of a digital case management system... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
PIDE seminar on ‘iconic prisoners’: World urged to take note of India’s anti-humanity acts in IIOJK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Thursday, urged the global community to take notice of the Indian government’s anti-humanity... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Fawad says economy growing due to effective policies ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain, on Thursday, said the economy of the... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Lahore museum to be renovated LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to repair Lahore Museum with immediate effect. In this regard, the ... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Power tariff hike ‘economic murder’: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari strongly condemned the government on... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Fertilizers: Punjab CS orders sale of confiscated stocks at fixed rates LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal has directed all the deputy commissioners to take action against the... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
No single polio case reported in Punjab last year LAHORE: Expressing gratitude to the Chinese government for extending support to Pakistan in vaccination, Punjab... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
‘Professional jealousy’ behind allegations: Acting MD NTDC LAHORE: Acting Managing Director (MD) National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) Manzoor Ahmad has claimed... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Gandapur fined for violating election’s CoC PESHAWAR: Regional Election Commissioner (REC) D I Khan Ijaz Ahmed has imposed a fine of Rs50,000 on Federal ... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Peace and development in region: Qureshi highlights Pakistan’s vision ISLAMABAD: While predicting a new “Cold War” among the major powers, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi,... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Poor policies wreaking havoc on economy: Mian Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum Mian... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Speakers spell out major impediments to Karachi’s development KARACHI: Speakers at a dialogue on Thursday said that political corruption, dilapidated civic infrastructure,... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Indus Motor, IRF partner for road safety coalition KARACHI: Coordinated by the International Road Federation (IRF) and supported by Total Energies Foundation, Indus... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Green Line Bus Project: PML-N workers clash with police during inauguration KARACHI: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) workers on Thursday clashed with the security personnel after ... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Cold and dry weather likely KARACHI: Cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country in the next 24 hours, the Met Office said on... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Documenting economy To achieve financial inclusion-related objectives National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS) was launched by... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Glasgow agreement and Pakistan—II Coal gasification Major energy source remains to be Thar coal. Thar coal can be liquefied to produce gas (SNG). It... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
ECB governors home in on temporary, limited bond purchase boost European Central Bank policymakers are homing in on a temporary increase in the regular bond purchase scheme that... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Letters Stop smuggling and hoarding, please The incumbent PTI government appears to be helpless, or clueless, insofar as the challenge of smuggling and hoarding... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Thursday (December 9, 2021). ======================================= CONES... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
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Stocks China shares rise SHANGHAI: China shares rose on Thursday for a third consecutive session, as slowing factory-gate inflation added to... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks European shares fall LONDON: European shares ended lower on Thursday, pressured by COVID-19 worries with highly valued technology stocks... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Tokyo shares close lower TOKYO: Tokyo shares gave up early gains and closed lower Thursday on profit-taking, despite recent rallies in US and... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Indian shares end higher BENGALURU: Indian shares closed higher on Thursday, climbing for a third consecutive session aided by gains in... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Asia markets follow Wall Street with broad gains HONG KONG: Asian stocks made broad gains in Thursday trade, following another strong lead from Wall Street as ... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Oil weighs on Saudi shares, Dubai gains for seventh day DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s stock market ended lower on Thursday, tracking a fall in oil prices as some governments took... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Wall Street pauses after sharp rally this week NEW YORK: US stock indexes slipped on Thursday after three straight days of gains following positive updates on the... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks TSX slips TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index slipped on Thursday, after energy stocks fell tracking oil prices, and as ... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks London stocks fall LONDON: UK shares closed lower on Thursday as worries about the impact of tougher COVID-19 restrictions in England... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (December 9, 2021).... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (December 9, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
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 10 Dec, 2021 04:29am
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KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points