Country has ‘collapsed’ economically, says Shehbaz LAHORE: Expressing concern over record trade deficit of over US$5 billion recorded in the current month, Pakistan... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
President highlights significance of cyber technology ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that skilled and well-equipped youth graduates in the fields of latest... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Punjab approves construction of 5km-long signal-free corridor LAHORE: The Punjab government has approved the construction of a 5-km signal-free corridor from Center Gulberg to... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
‘South Punjab Secretariat’ Foundation stone to be laid in Bahawalpur: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired a special committee meeting about the South Punjab... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Tarin asks FBR to ensure security of taxpayers’ data ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin has directed the Federal Board of... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Widespread rains with snowfall likely across upcountry KARACHI: Widespread rains with snowfall are expected across the upcountry from next weekend through Tuesday that may... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Govt not capable of making timely decisions: FPCCI KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Orphanage centre to be established at Dadu HYDERABAD: An Orphanage would be established in the dysfunctional old hospital building at the Bado hill station... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Shershah blast death toll rises to 18 KARACHI: Another person who got injured in an explosion in Karachi’s Shershah area died in the wee hours of... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
PCB chairman visits Naya Nazimabad cricket stadium KARACHI: Following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Naya... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Shanghai Electric, SSRL ‘committed towards workers’ safety’: CEO KARACHI: Shanghai Electric and its subsidiary company in Pakistan, Sino Sindh Resources Private Limited (SSRL) are... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Economic woes: Sindh governor hails problem-solving studies KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has appreciated the meticulous efforts and enormous energies that have gone ... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
New self-assessment scheme of EOBI on the cards KARACHI: Chairman Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) Shakeel Ahmed Mangnejo has said that for the... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Incoming flights: FTO directs FBR to ensure processing of baggage goods ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure the processing... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Trafficking in persons: Minister concerned at placement of Pakistan in ‘tier 2’ of US govt’s report ISLAMABAD: Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mehrunnisa Mazari has expressed concern on placement of Pakistan in... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Fawad for promoting national narrative ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Wednesday stressed the need for... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
5G ecosystem, commercial launch: Ministry to finalise incentives by 2023 ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance will finalise incentives, which would be reflected in the Financial Bill 2022 to... Updated 23 Dec, 2021 09:55am
Harvard professor convicted by US jury of lying about China ties BOSTON: A Harvard University professor was convicted on Tuesday of US charges that he lied about his ties to a... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
‘Abandoned’ by Turkey, Afghan airport staff protest in Kabul KABUL: Around 30 Afghans previously employed by Turkey as part of NATO’s deployment in Kabul staged a protest... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Israel PM meets US national security adviser OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The US national security adviser held talks Wednesday with Israeli Prime Minister Naftali... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Europe EU legal action against Poland over judicial independence BRUSSELS: The EU announced on Wednesday it is launching legal action against Poland for ignoring European Union law... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
USA US could hit Russia smartphone, aircraft part imports if it invades Ukraine WASHINGTON: US officials are considering tough export control measures to disrupt Russia’s economy should Russian... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Europe ‘People keep coming’: Crisis-hit Turks queue for bread ISTANBUL: Under a heavy winter sky, the grimly silent queue of people stretches around the corner from Bayram... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
US concerned over Turkey’s drone sales to conflict-hit Ethiopia ISTANBUL/ADDIS ABABA: US authorities have taken issue with Turkey over its sales of armed drones to Ethiopia, where... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Punjab govt to create divisional, district cadres in depts. LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to create divisional and district cadres in the various departments before... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Ufone introduces economical roaming data ‘gift facility’ in UAE, KSA ISLAMABAD: Pakistani telecom company, Ufone has introduced economical roaming data gift facility for Ufone users in... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
‘Personal Data Protection Bill, 2021’: Minister, NSA, others discuss proposed legislation ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has finalised the “Personal Data ... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (December 22, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (December 23, 2021).... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
2 federal ministers: ECP accepts their apologies ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Wednesday, accepted the apologies of Information Minister ... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Opposition walks out of NA session ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly session was marred on Wednesday as opposition walked out after pointing out quorum... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Three PML-N ‘dissident MPAs’ meet Buzdar LAHORE: Three PML-N MPAs Mian Jalil Ahmad Sharaqpuri, Muhammad Ghiasuddin and Ch. Ashraf Ali Ansari met with Chief... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Nothing she says sticks “Why are you laughing?” “Well, not that I agree too often with the biased analysis of Fawad Chaudhry, though... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
GB judges’ pension, perks and privileges: SC allows petitioner to amend his plea’s prayer clause ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court allowed the petitioner to amend his prayer clause against the decisions of... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
PM sets up body to frame policies on connectivity with CARs ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has constituted ministerial committee to deliberate and recommend policies on... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
IHC reserves verdict on Gilani’s ICA ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Wednesday, reserved its verdict in Senator Yousaf Raza Gilani’s... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
PM given briefing on purpose-built ‘panahgahs’ being built in ICT ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday performed the ground-breaking ceremony of the new model Panagahs... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
CNG sector: Protest sit-in held outside SSGC office ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA), on Wednesday, said the decision to discontinue gas supply to... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Bahrain Naval Force Cmdr meets COAS RAWALPINDI: Comma-nder Royal Bahrain Naval Force Rear Admiral Mohammad Yousif Al Asam Wednesday called on Chief of... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Senate penal makes recommendation: Every province should have a general aviation airport ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, on Wednesday, recommended the General Aviation Airports in provinces to run ... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
New master plan of Lahore will be unveiled by 31st: LG minister LAHORE: Minister Local Government Punjab Mian Mahmood-ur-Rashid on Wednesday said that government will unveil new... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
‘Silk Road Clinical Research Center’ inaugurated LAHORE: Inaugurating the ‘Silk Road Clinical Research Center’ at the University of Health Sciences (UHS) on... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Christmas celebrations Punjab: security arrangements finalized LAHORE: The Punjab police claimed on Wednesday that elaborate security measures have been finalized to ensure safety... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Norwegian envoy meets PM ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Norway Per Albert Ilsaas called on the Prime Minister, on Wednesday. Pakistan and Norway... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Umar for timely completion of development projects ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar said on Wednesday that development... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Broken record policy State Bank Governor Dr Reza Baqir must know something that a lot of other people do not. Not experts, analysts,... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Link between competitive energy and export growth A reliable and supportive energy environment is a critical component of industrial competitiveness, without which ... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
After another torrid year, can emerging markets rediscover their mojo? The spectre of higher interest rates in the United States, slowing growth in China and a strong dollar have this ... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Letters ‘PTI made mistakes…’ Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that his party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, made mistakes in the first phase of... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Stocks Most major Gulf bourses in red on Omicron worries DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf gave up early gains to end lower on Wednesday due to concerns over... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Stocks China shares end flat SHANGHAI: China stocks closed flat on Wednesday as losses in property developers offset gains in auto and tech ... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Stocks Nikkei edges higher on tech rally but Nintendo, sauce makers cap gains TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average edged higher on Wednesday, buoyed by a rally in chipmakers and other tech... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Stocks Australia shares end flat as miners offset gains in tech, health stocks • Link Administration tops benchmark index after $2.48bn deal Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Stocks Industrial, financial stocks lift London’s FTSE 100 • GDP +1.1pc in Q3 revised down from +1.3pc • Gyroscope parent Syncona Ltd jumps on deal with Novartis Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Stocks Hong Kong shares end higher HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares closed higher on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session, helped by energy... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Stocks Wall St climbs on positive economic data, Omicron update NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq climbed on Wednesday on a boost from Tesla shares, while... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
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 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 22, 2021). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 22, 2021). ======================== Offer... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 22, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,195.2012... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 22, 2021). ... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 22, 2021). ... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (December 22, 2021). ========================== ... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (December 22, 2021).... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Rates Stock market rangebound KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a rangebound activity as investors remained cautious due to... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Energy European gas prices fall LONDON: Benchmark European and British wholesale gas prices fell on Wednesday morning, shedding some of Tuesday’s... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Commodities Zinc hits two-month peak on supply worries LONDON: Zinc prices touched a two-month high on Wednesday on persistent worries about supply while other industrial... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Energy Oil prices rise on inventory drawdown, though Omicron caution lingers NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Wednesday on fears of tight supply and a drawdown in U.S. inventories, despite worries... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Commodities Japan rubber futures climb TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures climbed on Wednesday, buoyed by a rally in the Shanghai market and the yen’s drop... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Commodities Sugar, coffee and cocoa gain as global markets recover LONDON: Sugar, coffee and cocoa futures on ICE rose on Wednesday, underpinned by tight supplies and as global... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Commodities Palm gains for second day JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures booked their second consecutive daily gains on Wednesday, underpinned by... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Commodities Gold climbs on weaker dollar, lingering Omicron worries NEW YORK: Gold prices gained on Wednesday, aided by a retreat in the dollar and lingering fears that the Omicron... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Commodities Soy, corn extend rally, wheat rises CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soybean and corn futures extended a rally on Wednesday to new multi-month peaks as... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Energy High energy prices to drag on into 2023: Italian minister ROME: High energy prices could last into 2023, with the current situation becoming “more tense than expected”,... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Commodities German farmers plant more rapeseed for 2022 crop HAMBURG: German winter rapeseed sowings for the 2022 harvest have expanded sharply by 8.7% on the year to around ... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Commodities ICE canola futures rise WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rose on Tuesday, touching a three-week high on strength in soyaoil prices... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Energy VLSFO cash premiums rise on steady cargo demand SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) rose on Wednesday, buoyed by steady... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Energy US natgas futures edge up on soaring global gas prices NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up on Tuesday, shrugging off forecasts for milder weather and lower heating... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 13.904... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Energy Asia Distillates: Jet fuel cracks gain, cash premiums dip SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for jet fuel rose on Wednesday, while cash premiums for the aviation fuel dropped... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Commodities China iron ore, steel futures fall on Covid-19 curbs MANILA: Benchmark Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures fell on Wednesday as concerns over COVID-19 curbs in China... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Commodities Duty cut could lift India’s refined palm oil imports, dent CPO purchases MUMBAI: India’s refined palm oil imports are set to jump in the first quarter of 2022 after New Delhi slashed... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 177,124 tonnes of cargo comprising 99,819 tonnes of import cargo and 77,305... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Energy Asia’s naphtha, gasoline margins higher NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha and gasoline margins gained on Wednesday as investors expect limited impact of Omicron... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (December 22, 2021).... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Cotton & Textile Lean business on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate remained unchanged on Wednesday. The market remained stable and the trading volume remained... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Thursday, December 23, 2021 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 SAWAL HAI PAKISTAN KA 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 SAWAL HAI... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (December 22, 2021)... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (December 22, 2021). =======================================... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (December 22, 2021).... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (December 22, 2021). ======================== Open ... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (December 22, 2021).... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (December 22, 2021).... Published 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am
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 23 Dec, 2021 04:23am