Abid Ali suffers from heart ailment LAHORE: After being diagnosed with ‘acute coronary syndrome’ cricketer Abid Ali is under the care of Consultant... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Saarc Secy General due today ISLAMABAD: Secretary General of South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (Saarc), Esala Ruwan Weerakoon will... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Industry Companies Amendment Bill, 2021: Recent amendments to improve general business climate ISLAMABAD: The recent amendments carried out through the Companies Amendment Bill, 2021 would significantly promote... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Industry Baqir visits MCCI, speaks about significance of SMEs KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Reza Baqir visited Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (MCCI)... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Iran’s Yemen envoy dies of Covid after evacuation TEHRAN: Iran’s envoy to Yemen died of Covid Tuesday despite his evacuation from the rebel-held capital Sanaa in a... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Taliban allow protest calling for Afghan assets to be released KABUL: Around 200 Afghans marched in Kabul Tuesday to demand the release of billions of dollars of assets frozen by... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
US population grew at record low rate in 2021, in part due to Covid-19 NEW YORK: The United States’ population grew at a slower rate in 2021 than in any other year on record as the... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Putin warns West of military measures over Ukraine threats MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin warned Tuesday that Russia was prepared to take military steps in response to... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Lebanon jeopardizes international support: UN chief BEIRUT: The international community will not show up for Lebanon if political paralysis continues to hamper the... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Brazil shuts illegal timber schemes, sheds light on Amazon logging BRASILIA: Brazilian environmental agents this week shut down schemes involving hundreds of companies the agents said... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Yorkshire link up with Pakistan Super League team after racism scandal LONDON: Yorkshire announced on Tuesday they had formed a partnership with Pakistan Super League team Lahore ... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
CPEC 2.0: The CPEC SEZs are open for investment from around the world. TEXT: The zones are not in any way restricted to Pakistani and Chinese investors only. Foreign companies have ... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
CPEC 2.0 Foreign Companies in CPEC Special Economic Zones TEXT: Industrial Cooperation is an important component of the Phase-II of CPEC. Nine special industrial zones have... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
CPEC 2.0: PAVING THE WAY FOR AN ENERGY SECURE PAKISTAN TEXT: Amir Iqbal Chief Executive Officer, Sindh Engro Coal Minning Company It fills me with pride to share how ... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
CPEC 2.0: FAST TRACKING THE CORRIDOR OF PROGRESS TEXT: Khalid Mansoor Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on CPEC Affairs China Pakistan Economic Corridor ... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
CPEC 2.0: 720 MW KAROT HYDROPOWER PROJECT – SAFE, CLEAN AND SUSTAINABLE PROJECT UNDER CPEC TEXT: Karot Power Company (Pvt) Limited (KPCL), a subsidiary of China Three Gorges Corporation, is developing 720 MW... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
CPEC 2.0 CPEC in Full Gear TEXT: Nong Rong Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan In April 2015, Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a historic visit to... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
CPEC 2.0 Expanding the Bilateral Economic Relationship TEXT: Asad Umar Federal Minister - Ministry of Planning, Development and Reform CPEC is a pivotal part of the... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Foreign funding case: ECP directs scrutiny committee to refurnish its report ISLAMABAD: Sixteen months after the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) directed the scrutiny committee, which... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Prison reforms package: CM reviews progress LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired a meeting at his office, to review progress on the prison reforms... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Avenfield case: IHC defers hearing of Maryam’s plea against conviction ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday deferred the hearing of Maryam Nawaz’s appeal against her... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
KP LG elections: Maryam demands PM’s resignation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday asked Prime Minister Imran... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Protection of rights of minorities: Special Commission being constituted: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Tuesday that a ‘Special Commission’ was being constituted for... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
LB polls in KP: Ahsan terms PTI defeat ‘the beginning of the end’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Secretary General Ahsan Iqbal, on Tuesday termed the defeat of the... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
KP LG elections: ‘Results show people have rejected policies of PTI govt’: Khaqan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president and former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
UoW hosts 6th MDSRIC RAWALPINDI: University of Wah (UoW) hosted its 6th Multi-Disciplinary Student Research International Conference... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
NBP joins hands with ICAP to offer training to CA students KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has entered into an arrangement with the Institute of Chartered Accountants... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
CPPA-G CEO’s post: Rihan Akhtar given ‘look after’ charge ISLAMABAD: Power Division has assigned look after charge of CEO, CPPA-G to Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Rihan... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Future development projects: Senate body seeks representation in CPEC JWGs ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has recommended to the CPEC... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Fall in Covid-19 cases: Markets in Punjab can now remain open 24x7 LAHORE: After decline in Covid-19 cases, the Punjab government has notified that all markets will remain open for... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
IMGC Group inks agreement with NICE Group, China ISLAMABAD: IMGC Global Pvt Ltd Tuesday announced the signing of a cooperation framework agreement for a joint ... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Punjab govt lodges FIRs, imposes fines to control smog: SMBR LAHORE: The Punjab government has lodged 2,970 FIRs, sealed 797 industrial units, imposed fines worth Rs4.48 million... Updated 22 Dec, 2021 04:58pm
NA panel demands funds, construction of roads in B’stan ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel Tuesday expressing serious concern over the delay in completion of a road project,... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Ali Raza Bhutta made secretary PD ISLAMABAD: The federal government has notified on Tuesday Power Division Secretary Ali Raza Bhutta as new secretary... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Pakistan Tobacco Co says it’s reducing water footprint through effective stewardship ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited is reducing its water footprint through effective water stewardship and... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Inheritance certificate: Govt to do legislation for women: minister LAHORE: Punjab Law Minister Raja Basharat has said that the Punjab government was taking concrete steps for the... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Retail price of sugar: CS says he will ensure implementation LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal has said that the provincial government would ensure the... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
ITI freight train service inaugurated ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government has inaugurated Islamabad-Tehran-Istanbul Freight Train Service... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
MENA Dubai Expo 2020: Emirates pavilion showcasing futurist tech Dubai: Emirates airline, which always strives to push boundaries, is showcasing futuristic aircraft technology and... Updated 22 Dec, 2021 12:39pm
SSGC’s winter safety media campaign begins KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has said that callous use of gas-fired appliances during winters is a cause... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Haematologist Tahir Shamsi passes away KARACHI: Renowned haematologist Dr Tahir Shamsi passed away at a local hospital, here on Tuesday. Tahir Shamsi, a... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Shoaib assumes charge of Acting President & CEO of MCB Bank KARACHI: Shoaib Mumtaz has assumed the charge of Acting President & CEO of MCB Bank Ltd with effect from 21st... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
KMC employees stage sit-in at MA Jinnah Road KARACHI: A large number of employees and retired workers of the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) on Tuesday... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
IFC-PBC launches ‘Employer of Choice Gender Diversity Awards’ KARACHI: Pakistan Business Council in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), launched the... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Road from Machli Chowk to Canopy: KMC to spend Rs800m on construction: Wahab KARACHI: Administrator Barrister Murtaza Wahab Tuesday said the KMC is starting construction of road from Machli... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Working capital management: FCEPL pays short-term advances to farmers KARACHI: As part of financial inclusion programme, the Friesland Campina Engro Pakistan Ltd (FCEPL) has paid... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
MENA Promoting tourism in Pakistan: lessons from Dubai KARACHI: A successful partnership between the public and private sectors that results in driving the promotion of... Updated 22 Dec, 2021 12:41pm
NICL emerges as one of top earners/performers among govt entities KARACHI: National Insurance Company Limited (NICL) after having gone through difficult time in the past has now... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Performance of agricultural sector: Wassan expresses dissatisfaction HYDERABAD: Advisor to Chief Minister of Sindh on Agriculture Manzoor Wassan has said that the government of Sindh ... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Europe Danish parliament expels former migration minister COPENHAGEN: Denmark’s parliament on Tuesday voted to expel former migration minister Inger Stojberg, who was... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
DC orders removal of encroachments from Liberty Market LAHORE: District Commissioner Lahore, Omar Sher Chatha has directed the relevant officials to remove encroachments... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
MOL Pakistan arranges free eye camp in Tal Block PESHAWAR: MOL Pakistan Oil & Gas Company B.V. in collaboration with Al Shifa Trust Eye Hospital Kohat arranged a... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
DG FDA visits WASA’s water treatment plant FAISALABAD: Director General FDA Rizwan Nazir visited WASA’s Water Treatment Plant Novelty Bridge Sumondari Road... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Part of border fence purportedly removed in Nangarhar ISLAMABAD: The local Taliban members and Afghan security forces have purportedly removed a section of razor wire... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Govt accused of running ‘organised strategy’ to ‘persecute’ Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secretary-information Marriyum Aurangzeb, Tuesday, blamed the... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Moderate quake jolts Awaran AWARAN: A 3.5 magnitude earthquake jolted Balochistan’s Awaran and adjoining areas on late Monday night. The... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
FBR wins scholarships from CFA Institute, USA ISLAMABAD: In a landmark development, FBR has entered into an agreement with CFA Institute Virginia, USA on Tuesday... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
FCEPL, University of Education Punjab launch ‘School Milk Programme’ LAHORE: Friesland Campina Engro Pakistan Ltd (FCEPL) in collaboration with University of Education Punjab launched a... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Diabetic foot care: Health initiative ‘Fast Track Pathway’ launched LAHORE: While foot involvement is one of the major and devastating complications of diabetes, a new countrywide... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
LHC refers law officers’ matter to Punjab CS LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday directed Punjab Chief Secretary to decide within two months the matter... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
PIA to start two weekly Fa’bad-Quetta flights from March 2022 FAISALABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will start two weekly direct flights between Faisalabad and... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (December 21, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (December 22, 2021).... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Rates PSX choppy on C/A upsurge KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a mixed trend and after closed in red zone due to selling on... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Alvi says business community playing major role in socio-economic development ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the business community was playing a great role in the ... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
‘Ehsaas Ration’ programme: Social welfare officers being mobilized for grocery stores’ registration with NBP LAHORE: To implement the federal government’s ‘Ehsaas Ration’ programme, the Social Welfare and Bait-ul-Maal... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Water dispute between Punjab and Sindh: minister underscores need for dialogue LAHORE: Punjab Irrigation Minister Sardar Mohsin Laghari on Tuesday termed the water dispute between Punjab and ... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Plea seeking PM’s disqualification dismissed by IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, dismissed a petition seeking disqualification of Prime Minister... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Democracy the best revenge? “Sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never harm me.” “The best revenge as Benazir Bhutto was... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
New electoral reforms — II The second and more important reason for the failure of democracy in Pakistan is that the electoral process has been... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
The entity is bankrupt: surgery is required — I I delivered a lecture before a graduation class in Hamdard University on December 15, 2021, which as per my... Updated 22 Dec, 2021 04:14pm
Foreign shoppers swarm Turkey after lira crash The sea of Bulgarian buses parked outside a market in Turkey’s historic city of Edirne betrays the scale of the... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Letters Increased agriculture lending That the State Bank of Pakistan has been playing a highly meaningful role under the leadership of Dr Reza Baqir is a... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
The Hawala challenge There is a lot of talk and concern about Hawala business. The surge is not new; the gap widened soon after the... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 192,890 tonnes of cargo comprising 83,337 tonnes of import cargo and 109,553... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Stocks TSX eyes best day in 2 weeks TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index rose on Tuesday and was on track for its best session in two weeks, as energy... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Stocks Nikkei ends 2pc higher TOKYO: Japanese equities closed sharply higher on Tuesday, with tech heavyweights leading the rebound from a two-day... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Stocks HK shares rise, led by property; Live-streaming stocks drop HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks rebounded on Tuesday, helped by real estate shares on signs of policy easing from... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Stocks Indian shares rebound BENGALURU: Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday after tumbling as much as 3% in the previous session, led by a... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Stocks European shares rebound from Monday sell-off DUBAI: European shares ended higher on Tuesday, recovering Monday’s losses, with a jump in commodity-linked and... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Stocks Most major Gulf bourses fall on Omicron worries DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Tuesday, as investors worried over surging cases of the... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Stocks Wall Street jumps after sharp selloff as Nike, Micron lead gains NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Tuesday, boosted by Nike and Micron following strong earnings, with... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Stocks Commodity, travel sectors lead recovery in UK stocks LONDON: A rebound in commodity and travel stocks drove UK shares higher on Tuesday, a day after the market hit a... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (December 21, 2021)... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (December 21, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (December 21, 2021).... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (December 21, 2021).... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
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 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (December 21, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
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 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Monday Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday Published 22 Dec, 2021 06:13am