Rashid says OIC moot to help Afghanistan avert humanitarian crisis ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior, Sheikh Rashid Friday expressed optimism that the all-important ... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Long-term project financing: Umar urges IsDB to provide guaranteed structure ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar request the Islamic... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Defamation suit against Khawaja Asif: PM submits affidavit in court ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday submitted an affidavit in the court of Muhammad Adnan, the additional... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Pakistan urges US to unfreeze $9.5bn Afghan assets ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday urged the United States to unfreeze around $9.5 billion... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
General elections: Governor proposes 10pc quota for women LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar, while proposing to increase the quota of general seats from 05... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Schools to be closed from 23rd: LHC nullifies NCOC decision LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) nullified the decision of National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) to hold... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Five killed, 8 injured in accidents: Thick smog blankets Punjab; flight, train operations disrupted LAHORE: The central and southern areas of Punjab remained blanketed by smog Friday, which resulted in disruption of... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Minister for framing policy to check burgeoning population growth LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Population Welfare Hashim Dogar demanded that House should make a policy regarding... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Akbar urges CJP, CJ LHC to conduct regular hearing of money-laundering cases LAHORE: While underscoring the need for enhancing professional capabilities of judges and prosecutors in dealing ... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
86-year-old clock tower: German help to set the time right KARACHI: Within the framework of the celebrations of the 70th anniversary of German-Pakistani bilateral relations, ... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
UNICEF, Telenor Pakistan hand DBR system over to Sindh govt KARACHI: Leveraging innovation in technology, Telenor Pakistan and UNICEF have handed over the Digital Birth... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Closure of schools: Educational Services Association obtains restraining orders KARACHI: Educational Services Association has acquired restraining orders against the Cantonment Board regarding... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The same ethnic group “It’s a tale of two weddings.” “Dickens famous novel a Tale of two Cities…” “Nah, not applicable ... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Japan’s assistance projects: consulate general organises media tour KARACHI: The Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi organized the ODA Press Tour on 16th December, in collaboration... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
SSUET holds workshop on artificial intelligence transportation system KARACHI: Vice Chancellor Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET), Prof Dr Valiuddin while... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Establishment of ‘CRVS Registration Cell’ announced KARACHI: Secretary Local Government Sindh Engineer Syed Najam Ahmad Shah has said that establishment of Civil Rights... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
‘Gas crisis is creating serious problems for industry’ KARACHI: United Business Group (UBG) Patron in Chief, S M Muneer has said that the gas crisis is creating serious... Updated 18 Dec, 2021 02:01pm
Stay, swap or shed: Investors brace for delisting of US-listed China stocks As a long-running Sino-US diplomatic spat threatens to force Chinese companies off American stock exchanges, global... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Amazon tribe suffers mercury contamination as illegal mining spreads Illegal gold mining in the north Amazonian territory of Brazil’s indigenous Munduruku people has led to more than... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Next in China regulatory crackdown: online brokers Chinese officials are planning to ban online brokerages such as Futu Holdings Ltd and UP Fintech Holding Ltd from... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Biden’s democracy summit One thing which emerged promising for the developing countries out of the “Democracy Summit” recently hosted by... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Letters Lahore’s CBD According to media reports, Prime Minister Imran Khan has been told that Rs100 billion investment is expected in... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Gas crisis: Govt required to prioritise expansion of existing terminals? ISLAMABAD: To curtail the gas crisis, Pakistan must prioritise the expansion of existing terminals under the ... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Balochistan traders postpone protest QUETTA: Balochistan businessmen have postponed strike at Pak-Iran and Pak-Afghan border on FBR Chairman Muhammad... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
‘Billion Tree Afforestation Support Programme’ Pakistan, Germany ink agreement worth euro 13.5m ISLAMABAD: The governments of Pakistan and Germany signed agreement worth Euro 13.5 million for Billion Tree... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Dasu hydropower project incident: Govt, Chinese co yet to reach consensus on compensation package ISLAMABAD: The Government of Pakistan (GoP) and Chinese company M/s China Gezhouba Group Company (CGGC) have... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
ICoast dockers strike paralyzes Abidjan port ABIDJAN: A strike by dockers paralyzed the port of Abidjan on Friday, the main facility through which Ivory ... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Stocks Wall Street falls after slide in Big Tech stocks NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Friday as big technology-related shares tumbled, reeling from the... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Uzbekistan to help fix Afghanistan’s Mazar-i-Sharif airport TASHKENT: Uzbekistan has sent technicians to the city of Mazar-i-Sharif in northern Afghanistan to repair its ... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Meta targets ‘cyber mercenaries’ using Facebook to spy SAN FRANCISCO: Facebook parent Meta on Thursday banned a series of “cyber mercenary” groups, and began alerting... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Visiting Afghanistan for minerals: China warns companies to get prior permits BEIJING: China’s embassy in Afghanistan warned its companies and citizens on Friday not to “blindly” visit the... Updated 18 Dec, 2021 11:13am
IAEA chief has doubts that Iran surveillance camera’s footage vanished VIENNA: The United Nations atomic watchdog has doubts that footage from a surveillance camera at an Iranian... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Asia North Korea marks 10th anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death SEOUL: North Korea marked the 10th anniversary of the death of leader Kim Jong Il on Friday with a memorial service... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
24 dead in Japan fire at mental health clinic OSAKA, (Japan): At least 24 people were killed after a blaze gutted a mental health clinic in a commercial building... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Record-keeping lapses: JP Morgan Securities to pay $200m to settle US regulatory charges WASHINGTON: US regulators fined JP Morgan Securities $200 million for “widespread” failures to preserve staff... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Industry India’s antitrust body halts Amazon’s 2019 deal NEW DELHI: India’s antitrust agency on Friday suspended Amazon.com’s 2019 deal with Future Group, potentially... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Taliban appeal again for UN seat after Afghan ambassador quits KABUL: The Taliban made a fresh appeal on Friday for Afghanistan’s seat at the United Nations after the ambassador... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Top TTP commander escapes suspected drone strike PESHAWAR: A top leader of the Pakistan Taliban escaped unhurt from a suspected drone strike on a safe house in... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (December 17, 2021) and the forecast for Saturday (December 18, 2021).... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
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 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates Stocks reassemble KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed on a... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Parween Rahman case: ATC announces verdict eight years after murder KARACHI: An Anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Friday announced a verdict in the murder case of Orangi Pilot Project... Updated 18 Dec, 2021 11:26am
General Tyre of Pakistan rechristened as Ghandhara Tyre KARACHI: The name of General Tyre and Rubber Company of Pakistan Limited has been changed to Ghandhara Tyre and... Updated 18 Dec, 2021 11:10am
Russia asks Nato to stay out of ex-Soviet Union MOSCOW: Russia said on Friday it wanted a legally binding guarantee that the NATO military alliance would give up ... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Afghanistan, CARs: FBR allows exporters duty drawback facility ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has permitted duty drawback facility to the exporters to Afghanistan... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Commodities Gold prices grow further KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday witnessed some further increase on the local market, traders said. The prices of ... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (December 17, 2021).... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market remains steady LAHORE: The spot rate remained unchanged on Friday. The market remained steady and the trading volume remained low.... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Commodities Aluminium hits 1-1/2 month peak LONDON: Aluminium prices touched the highest in over six weeks on Friday after China’s output of raw material... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Energy Oil prices on track for weekly loss on Omicron uncertainty LONDON: Oil prices dipped on Friday, putting the market on track for a weekly loss, as surging cases of the Omicron... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Energy Nord Stream 2 starts filling second pipe with natural gas MOSCOW: Nord Stream 2 AG said on Friday it had started filling its second pipe with natural gas, stepping up... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (December 17, 2021)... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (December 17, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (December 17, 2021).... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (December 17, 2021). ======================== Open Bid... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (December 17, 2021).... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (December 17, 2021).... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates Cross Transactions between Client to Client & Financial Institutions KARACHI: The following were the cross transactions between client to client & financial institutions here on... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (December 17, 2021).... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (December 17, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (December 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (December 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (December 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (December 17, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (December 17, 2021).... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (December... Published 18 Dec, 2021 04:33am
SC restores sacked employees ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Friday restored the sacked employees in exercise of jurisdiction under Article 184 (3)... Updated 18 Dec, 2021 09:24am
Money laundering case: Shehbaz cannot escape punishment: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday said that with the ... Updated 18 Dec, 2021 09:31am
New web portal for non-filers on the cards ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will launch a new web portal for millions of non-filers to have an... Updated 18 Dec, 2021 09:29am
Jul-Nov FDI grows 12pc YoY KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) posted 12 percent growth during the first five months of this fiscal year... Updated 18 Dec, 2021 10:02am
Discontinuation of gas to hit textile exports in a big way ISLAMABAD: Textile sector fears $5 billion lower exports consequent to the government decision to discontinue gas... Updated 18 Dec, 2021 10:01am
Jul-Nov textile group exports up 28.41pc YoY Pakistan Bureau of Statistics data shows cotton yarn exports registered a growth of 65.45 percent during July-November 2021 Updated 18 Dec, 2021 09:57am
IMF pulls out of Brazil BRASÍLIA: The International Monetary Fund said Thursday it will close its Brazilian office, a day after receiving... Updated 18 Dec, 2021 09:30am
Small hydropower projects unable to arrange financing ISLAMABAD: Small Hydropower Projects upto 50MW are reportedly lamenting unfair treatment on the part of Private ... Updated 18 Dec, 2021 10:00am
SPI up 0.55pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended December 16, 2021 recorded an increase of 0.55... Updated 18 Dec, 2021 09:59am
Ehsaas Targeted Commodity Subsidy Programme: Rs106.102bn approved by ECC ISLAMABAD: A special meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs106.102... Updated 18 Dec, 2021 09:30am