British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell convicted of sex trafficking NEW YORK: British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell was found guilty in New York on Wednesday of recruiting and grooming... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Aug 2018 to Dec 2021: PTI govt procures $42.748bn foreign loans; $32.7bn repaid ISLAMABAD: The PTI government procured $42.748 billion foreign loans during its tenure (August 2018 to December ... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Minister defends govt borrowing ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin said that a total of public debt as at end-September 2021... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Q4 of 2020-21: Nepra slashes Discos’ uniform tariff by Re0.99 ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has reduced Discos uniform tariff by Re 0.99 per ... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Foundation of a ‘welfare state’ successfully laid: Tarin ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin said here on Thursday that the incumbent... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Real estate: Every state institution involved in business: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Thursday, remarked that every state institution is involved in the ... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Industry M3, Allama Iqbal Industrial City: Work on infrastructure being executed rapidly: FIEDMC FAISALABAD: Chairman FIEDMC Zafar Iqbal Sarwar has said that the infrastructure for the promotion of industrial... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Money & Banking Absolute autonomy to SBP will end govt’s borrowing leverage: Pasha ISLAMABAD: The government must retain the power to borrow at least one percent of GDP, Rs 550 billion, from central... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Sustainable Aviation Fuel: airline’s Alhashmi explains plan KARACHI: Emirates Boeing 777-300ER with GE90 engines will touch the sky, using 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Industry Footwear industry can increase exports to $1bn by 2027: PFMA chief LAHORE: Pakistan’s footwear industry is in a position to increase its exports to $1 billion by 2027, said ... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
TDAP holds seminar on olive production in Balochistan QUETTA: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), in collaboration with Agriculture Department and SMEDA... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Clean Green Pakistan: Reckitt Pakistan partners with GoP KARACHI: Dettol Pakistan’s initiative ‘Hoga Saaf Pakistan’ has actively been working with the Ministry of... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Rs49m relief given to people on Ombudsman’s orders: spokesman LAHORE On the directions of Ombudsman Punjab Maj Azam Suleman Khan (retd) issued in different cases of public... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
FESCO says upgrading distribution system FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) is upgrading its transmission and distribution system to... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Middle East Saudi king says kingdom concerned about Iran’s ‘lack of cooperation’ DUBAI: Saudi King Salman said on Wednesday that Saudi Arabia was concerned about Iran’s lack of cooperation with... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Middle East Saudi boosts pandemic measures at Makkah’s Grand Mosque RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Thursday reimposed social distancing measures at the Grand Mosque in the holy city of ... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Europe Seven European countries barred Turkish passengers as Omicron surges ANKARA: Seven European nations, including the Netherlands, Italy and Spain, have barred Turkish passengers from... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
South Asia India imposes stricter rules to prevent Covid-19 MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Indian authorities started to impose stringent rules on Thursday to prevent mass gatherings at new... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Europe France faces power crunch once mild weather ends PARIS: Mild weather forecast for the first half of January should prevent France’s electricity grid coming under... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
South Asia Six fighter martyred, one soldier killed in IIOJK OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Six suspected rebels and a soldier were killed during two separate clashes in Illegally... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Asia Suspect in Japan clinic fire that killed 25 has died: NHK TOKYO: A 61-year-old man suspected of setting fire to a psychiatry clinic that killed 25 people in the Japanese city... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Europe Germany to pull the plug on three of its last six nuclear plants BERLIN: Germany will pull the plug on three of its last six nuclear power stations on Friday, another step towards... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
China warns US will ‘face unbearable price’ on Taiwan BEIJING: China’s foreign minister said Thursday the United States will “face an unbearable price” over its... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
EU backs international arms embargo after Myanmar massacre BRUSSELS: The European Union called Thursday for an international arms embargo on Myanmar’s junta and for... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Covid-19 casts bleak shadow over New Year celebrations, again MUMBAI/ROME: COVID-19 will stifle New Year celebrations around the world for the second year running on Friday, with... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Xian battles Covid-19 in worst outbreak to hit a Chinese city this year BEIJING: China’s industrial and tech hub of Xian reported on Thursday more than 100 new cases of COVID-19, taking... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
KE shows commitment towards CTBCM KARACHI: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) conducted a public hearing in the matter of ... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Economy, security environment: Energy crisis posing serious predicament, say speakers at webinar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s acute energy crisis is posing a serious predicament to its feeble economy and volatile... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Closure of two LNG-based urea-making plants: MNFS&R asked to conduct investigation ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body, on Thursday, asked the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R)... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Industry SECP issues ‘procedural guide’ on formation, licensing of NBFCs ISLAMABAD: In order to facilitate the prospective investors of Non-Banking Finance Sector and as part of its... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Notes on: State Bank of Pakistan (Amendment) Act, 1956 A Bill: State Bank of Pakistan (Amendment) Act, 1956 General These notes provide comments on the bill proposed as... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Industry ePay Punjab collects Rs60bn revenue LAHORE: The ePay Punjab, an online payment solution and a joint initiative of Punjab Information Technology Board ... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Shehbaz terms economic governance ‘disastrous’ LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif said on Thursday that policies and ‘economic... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (December 30, 2021) and the forecast for Friday (December 31, 2021).... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
ECP seeks wealth statements of legislators as deadline ends today ISLAMABAD: With related deadline expiring today (Friday), the electoral body has sought from all the lawmakers of... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
SBP bill: Sanjrani has met opposition senators to win support ISLAMABAD: Fearing stiff resistance in the upper house of Parliament against the controversial State Bank of ... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
PIC decision: IHC reserves verdict on maintainability of plea ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, reserved its verdict over maintainability of a petition filed... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Anti-corruption team arrests DG KDA KARACHI: Anti-Corruption Karachi on Thursday arrested Director General (DG) Karachi Development Authority (KDA) Asif... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Pakistan condemns extra-judicial killings in IIOJK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the extra-judicial killing of six Kashmiri youth in the Indian Illegally... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
‘Purpose of Service Tribunal is to do complete, substantial justice’: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said the wisdom of setting up a Service Tribunal under Article 212 of the Constitution... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Shehbaz slams ‘mini-budget’ ISLAMABAD: Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Humanitarian assistance: Pakistan sends 1800MT of wheat to Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan dispatched the first consignment of 1,800 metric tonnes of wheat as humanitarian assistance for... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Eat your heart out… “I am aware that all economists who have ever held a position in the federal government — are against granting... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
70th anniversary of Pakistan-China diplomatic relationship marked LAHORE: The video conference celebrating the 70th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Punjab minister Chohan describes Nawaz as ‘traitor’ LAHORE: Terming former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif a “traitor” owing to his friendship with his Indian... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Sarwar for forging unity to face challenges LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Thursday that the country is currently facing many... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
CPEC projects in Gwadar: Implementation status reviewed ISLAMABAD: The 6th meeting of the Joint Working Group under China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) reviewed the... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
PTCL & Ufone welcome 4th batch of ‘FUEL’ leadership programme ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Group has welcomed the 4th batch of its flagship... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Ehsaas initiative: Over Rs200bn spent this year ISLAMABAD: The government spent more than Rs 200 billion on its social safety initiatives mainly through Ehsaas... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Terror-related incidents increase during 2021 ISLAMABAD: The country has witnessed an increase in terror related incidents during the year 2021 with a total of 88... Updated 31 Dec, 2021 10:16am
PIA resumes direct flights to Mashhad after 5 years ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has resumed its direct flight operation for Mashhad, a holy city in... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Rs259.250bn debt retirement: PAC panel asks MoF, SBP to reconcile finance minister’s statement ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the sub-committee of the Public Account Committee (PAC) has asked the Finance Ministry and... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Administrator visits construction site of road in FB Area KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Thursday said that a 5.5 kilometres long road connecting... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
KIBF 2021 kicks off at Expo Centre Karachi KARACHI: The five-day 16th Karachi International Book Fair 2021 kicked off on Thursday at Expo Centre Karachi as... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Cloudy to very cold weather likely today KARACHI: A partly cloudy to very cold weather is expected in most parts of the country in the next 24 hours, the Met... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Pakistan deserves recognition Pakistan’s progress in handling the threat of terrorism and curtailing it significantly is a success story in... Updated 31 Dec, 2021 11:46am
2022: year of essential economic reform There is a lot of spilt milk in terms of lost time to initiate meaningful, broad-based institutional, ... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
2021: A year of space tourism, flights on Mars, China’s rise From the Mars Ingenuity helicopter’s first powered flight on another world to the launch of the James Webb... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Letters The mini-budget The joint opposition has vowed to block the government’s mini-budget. According to it, it will not allow its... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Religious leaders call for interfaith harmony KARACHI: Religious leaders of different faiths on Thursday underlined the need for promoting interfaith harmony in... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Stocks TSX rises for sixth day TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index rose in thin trading for the sixth straight session on Thursday, helped by... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Stocks HK shares inch up in thin trade BEIJING: Hong Kong shares ended slightly higher on Thursday, led by gains in healthcare firms and blue-chip... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Stocks China stocks end higher BEIJING: China stocks end higher on Thursday, led by information technology, financial and consumer firms, as... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Stocks Indian shares end unchanged BENGALURU: Indian shares closed flat on Thursday, after moving in a narrow range through the day, with technology ... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Stocks Abu Dhabi outshines Middle East markets in 2021 DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended 2021 higher, with the Abu Dhabi index exiting the year with a roar on its ... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Stocks S&P 500, Dow touch record highs as unemployment claims dip NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow hit all-time highs on Thursday, extending a record-setting run as a dip in... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Stocks FTSE 100 edges down LONDON: Britain’s FTSE 100 fell on Thursday, after hitting 22-month highs in the previous session, as a surge of... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
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 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (December 30, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (December 30, 2021).... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Rates PSX regains sound footing KARACHI: Continuous buying by both local and foreign investors Thursday supported the Pakistan Stock Exchange to ... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Energy Winter 2021: 500mmcfd of gas shortfall estimated ISLAMABAD: Gas shortfall in winter 2021 has been estimated at 500 mmcfd (with 9 percent depletion of natural gas... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Energy US natgas futures ease in volatile trade on contract NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged lower in volatile trading on Wednesday, erasing earlier gains on their last... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Energy Asia Distillates: Jet fuel cracks dive to 3-week low SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for jet fuel plunged to a three-week low on Thursday as airlines trimmed capacity... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Commodities Asia rice: Vietnam rates at 4-month low as holiday lull hits top exporters BANGKOK/HANOI/MUMBAI/BANGLADESH: Export prices of rice from Vietnam touched their lowest level in four months this... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Commodities ICE canola futures rise despite choppy year-end repositioning CALGARY, (Alberta): ICE canola futures climbed on Wednesday: Most-active March canola gained $7.80 to $1,026.30 per... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Energy Asian LNG prices fall on European market decline, outlook still bullish LONDON: Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices fell this week on muted Asian demand and a drop in European gas... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 170,010 tonnes of cargo comprising 89,349 tonnes of import cargo and 80,661... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 9.229... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (December 30, 2021).... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Prices up by Rs 300 amid improved business LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Thursday increased the spot rate by Rs 300 per... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (December 30, 2021)... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (December 30, 2021). ======================================= ... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (December 30, 2021).... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (December 30, 2021). ======================== Open ... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (December 30, 2021).... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (December 30, 2021).... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
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 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (December 30, 2021).... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (December 30, 2021). ==================================== ... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (December 30, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (December 30, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 30, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (December 30, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (December 30, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 Dec, 2021 06:50am