Japan enacts record extra budget TOKYO: Japan’s parliament enacted a record supplementary budget worth over $300 billion on Monday as part of... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Strategic partnership: Bank Alfalah, Dastgyr to facilitate SMEs, supply chains KARACHI: Bank Alfalah and Dastgyr Technologies have entered into a strategic partnership to facilitate SMEs,... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
No 55 Combat Commanders’ course: graduation ceremony held ISLAMABAD: The Graduation Ceremony of No 55 Combat Commanders’ Course was held at Airpower Centre of Excellence... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Fawad expresses grief over death of journalists ISLAMABAD: Minister of Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Monday expressed deep grief and sorrow... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Hascol to help raise funds for SKMCH Karachi KARACHI: In continuation of their longstanding partnership which recently included spreading awareness of the ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
PCB Board to meet today LAHORE: The Board of Governors of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (today), to... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Dutch prosecutors say MH17 suspects ‘served military interests’ THE HAGUE: Dutch prosecutors said Monday that four suspects accused of downing a Malaysia Airlines flight with a... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Omicron uncertainty prompts WEF to delay Davos summit to mid-2022 ZURICH: The World Economic Forum (WEF) on Monday postponed its annual meeting in Davos due to the spread of the... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
UN chief lays wreath at Beirut port, pushes for blast accountability BEIRUT: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday said Lebanon needed proper accountability for the August ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Russia expels two German diplomats in tit-for-tat move MOSCOW: Russia on Monday expelled two German diplomats in response to a spat with Berlin over a German court’s... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Turkish, Qatari officials plan Kabul trip ANKARA: Turkish and Qatari officials will meet in Doha on Monday night and later travel together to Kabul to discuss... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Middle East Dubai airport fully operational for first time since pandemic DUBAI: Dubai airport, one of the world’s busiest travel hubs, is fully operational for the first time since the... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Oracle to buy Cerner for $28.3bn in healthcare sector push BENGALURU: Enterprise software maker Oracle Corp said on Monday it would buy electronic medical records company... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Asia Philippines typhoon death toll hits 375 SURIGAO CITY, (Philippines): The death toll from the strongest typhoon to hit the Philippines this year surged to ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Egypt jails key revolution figure Abdel Fattah for 5 years CAIRO: Egypt on Monday sentenced Alaa Abdel Fattah, a leading figure in the 2011 revolution, to five years in jail,... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
EU approves fifth jab as WHO urges greater effort to end pandemic BRUSSELS: The European Union approved its fifth Covid-19 vaccine Monday, stepping up its battle against the Omicron... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Europe Joachim Nagel tapped to head Germany’s Bundesbank FRANKFURT: The German government has nominated economist Joachim Nagel to take over as new president of the German... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Qatar Airways takes Airbus to court over A350 skin flaws PARIS: Qatar Airways said on Monday it had started proceedings in a UK court against European planemaker Airbus in a... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
USA US authorities charge Chicago doctor with insider trading WASHINGTON: US authorities have charged a Chicago doctor with insider trading, accusing him of using nonpublic... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
USA US raising auto emissions standards to fight climate change WASHINGTON: The United States announced Monday it will increase standards for emissions from cars and trucks,... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Cold, dry weather likely to prevail KARACHI: Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country in the next 24 hours, the Met Office... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
17th Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers: H.E. Hissein Brahim Taha Secretary General, Organization of Islamic Cooperation TEXT: The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) under my leadership has been ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
17th Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers: Dr. Arif Alvi President, Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: I extend a warm welcome to the Foreign Ministers and distinguished guests. It is our privilege and honor to... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
17th Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers: Imran Khan Prime Minister, Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: Pakistan is pleased to host the 17th Extraordinary Session of the Council of Foreign Ministers (CFM) of the... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
17th Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers: Shah Mehmood Qureshi Foreign Minister, Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: Pakistan is hosting an Extraordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers on Afghanistan on 19... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
17th Extra Ordinary Session of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers Islamabad, 19 December 2021 TEXT: Pakistan is going to host the 17th Extra-ordinary Session of the OIC Council of... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Focus of the Conference TEXT: The backdrop of this Conference is the serious humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. Millions face... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Pakistan's Proactive Diplomacy TEXT: On its part, Pakistan has been engaged in intense diplomatic outreach with regard to the situation in... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (December 20, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 21, 2021).... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
BoI chief says local investors prime area of focus LAHORE: Chairman Board of Investment and Minister of State Muhammad Azfar Ahsan has said that the local investors ... Updated 21 Dec, 2021 10:17pm
Vacant posts in Discos have slowed down recovery drive? LAHORE: As many as 30,000 vacant posts in the distribution companies (Discos) have slowed down recovery drive amidst... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
KP govt launches website with a view to attracting foreign investment PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has launched website and promotional video with the aim to attract... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Economy: role of overseas Pakistanis praised LAHORE: Makhdoom Syed Tariq Mahmood Al Hassan, Vice Chairman Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab said that ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Indian pilgrims hail arrangements made at Katas Raj Temple RAWALPINDI: Indian Hindu pilgrims have appreciated excellent arrangements made at Katas Raj Temple and thanked the... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Two die, 25 injured as coach overturns in Khuzdar QUETTA: At least two persons died and 25 others including women, children sustained injuries when a passenger coach... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Punjab CM says he’s enjoying ‘full confidence’ of prime minister ISLAMABAD: Cheif Minister of Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar on Monday said Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) government... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
‘Emirates Skywards’ offers 5 members chance to become ‘Skywards millionaires’ ISLAMABAD: Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is offering five lucky... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Pakistan’s ambassador speaks at Tsinghua University’s symposium BEIJJING: Pakistan Ambassador to China, Moin ul Haque has said that as the flagship project of Belt and Road... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Punjab LG Ord-21: LHC summons respondents on 23rd LAHORE: Justice Shahid Jamil Khan of the Lahore High Court on Monday issued notices to respondents for December 23 ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Moderna says full booster dose improves Omicron protection PARIS: Giving a full dose of Moderna’s Covid-19 vaccine as a booster shot provides more antibody protection ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
South Asia Japanese space tourists return to Earth after 12 days on ISS ALMATY, (Kazakhstan): A Japanese billionaire returned to Earth Monday, after 12 days on the International Space... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Europe UK says Covid situation ‘extremely difficult’ as Omicron sweeps Europe LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Monday he would take more steps to slow the spread of the... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Money-laundering: UBS appeals against French verdict ZURICH: UBS has filed an appeal with France’s Supreme Court against last week’s decision by a Paris court that... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Europe Ukraine, Poland, Lithuania urge more Russia sanctions KIEV: Ukraine, Poland and Lithuania on Monday called for more Western sanctions against Russia, after Moscow amassed... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Special people seek increased participation in sports activities HYDERABAD: Chairman Pakistan Blind Cricket Council Syed Sultan Shah has said that it is the responsibility of... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Furnace oil import: Khaqan smells a rat KARACHI: Claiming that it was the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government that had eliminated load-shedding... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
UBL and PPAF sign MoU under GRASP initiative KARACHI: United Bank Limited (UBL) and Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) recently signed an MoU to complement... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
TAPI pipeline project: Formation of body proposed to expedite process ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Turkmenistan Foreign Minister Meredov Rashid Ovezgeldiyevich proposed to... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Charge framed against Ali Khan, co-accused of Shehbaz LAHORE: An accountability court on Monday framed charge against Ali Ahmed Khan, co-accused of Shehbaz Sharif, in... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Over Rs28m relief provided to applicants on Ombudsman’s order LAHORE: On the orders of Ombudsman Punjab Maj Azam Suleman Khan (retd), a financial relief valuing Rs.28 millions ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
PARB approves 16 research projects worth Rs343.4m LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Research Board (PARB) on Monday approved 16 different research projects worth... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
PDMA prepares winter contingency plan PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Mana-gement Authority (PDMA), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has prepared a winter contingency... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
3 ‘terrorists’ killed in Peshawar PESHAWAR: Three suspected terrorists were killed in a joint operation conducted by Counter-Terrorism Department ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
OIC moot to help bring peace, stability in Afghanistan: SAPM LAHORE: Terming the 17th Extraordinary Session of OIC Council of Foreign Ministers as a matter of great pride for ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
FPCCI elections: UBG attracting massive support? LAHORE: The majority of chambers of commerce and Industry and affiliated trade associations, in Punjab have openly... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Genetic disorders: minister for formation of task force LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid on Monday directed the setting up of a task force for prevention and... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
OIC special moot: AJK PM congratulates civil, military leadership ISLAMABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi on Monday congratulated the country’s... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Sugarcane, straw: PHP asked to prohibit entry of overloaded vehicles LAHORE: In order to prevent fatal accidents in the wake of fog and smog, Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
TRGP decides to continue its investment in TRGI KARACHI: The board of directors of TRG Pakistan Limited (TRGP) considered the options offered to it by The Resource... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Pakistan Navy SSG participates in ‘AYYILDIZ’ exercise in Turkey ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Navy Special Service Group SSG(N) participated in bilateral Special Operations Forces (SOF)... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
KMC employees: Sindh govt to provide bailout package: Murtaza KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, Sindh governments Spokesman and Advisor to CM on Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab on... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
PTI leader in Sindh PA says ‘economic terrorists’ are at large KARACHI: Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly Haleem Adil Sheikh, Monday, said that terrorism cases were being... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Art exhibition organised at SU HYDERABAD: An art exhibition of watercolor paint and pencil work of renowned artists of Sindh Abdul Majeed Mangi and... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
China wants to work closely to support Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: China is willing to work closely to support Afghanistan to achieve a better future. Chinese Ambassador ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
ATC reserves verdict in murder case against Uzair Baloch KARACHI: The anti-terrorism court (ATC) Karachi on Monday reserved its verdict in the murder case of two Rangers... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
CBD Punjab announces graduate development programme LAHORE: Lahore Central Business District Development Authority (LCBDDA) also known as Central Business District... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
LG elections in KP: PM takes note of PTI’s defeat ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran on Monday took notice of his party’s crushing defeat as the Pakistan... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Newly-elected councillor killed by celebratory gunfire PESHAWAR: The newly-elected general councillor in Peshawar, during the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa local body elections, was... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Farrukh urges Fazl to support EVMs ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Monday asked Jamiat ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
LB polls in KP: PTI’s performance is ‘not too dismal’: Shibli PESHAWAR: Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Shibli Faraz has said that the PTI performance has remained... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Education: Punjab PA passes three bills LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Monday passed The Ghazi National Institute of Engineering and Sciences, Dera Ghazi... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
PTI lags behind JUI-F in KP LG elections PESHAWAR: Following the grabbing coveted seat of Mayor by Jamiat Ulma Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) in Kohat district and ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
JUI-F has made inroads into PTI’s stronghold ISLAMABAD: The results of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s local government elections have strengthened the hand of the Jamiat... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (December... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (December 20, 2021).... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (December 20, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (December 20, 2021). ========================... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (December 20, 2021). ========================... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (December 20, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,197.8993 Bid... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (December 20, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (December 20, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (December 20, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Monday (December 20, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (December 20, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
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 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Dividend/Bonus KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (December 20, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (December 20, 2021).... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
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 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (December 20, 2021).... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (December 20, 2021).... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (December 20, 2021).... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (December 20, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (December 20, 2021)... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 21 Dec, 2021 04:14am