NA panel irked by PCB chairman’s absence ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly panel on, Wednesday, expressed displeasure over the absence of Pakistan Cricket Board... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
German envoy calls on Wapda chairman LAHORE: German Ambassador to Pakistan Excellency Bernhard Schlagheck called on Chairman Pakistan Water and Power... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
LDI licence: PTA begins accepting applications ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has started accepting applications for Long Distance and... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
PAF pays tributes to Asghar Khan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday paid tribute to the legendary Air Marshal Muhammad Asghar Khan... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Corruption case against Dar: AC to announce verdict on 19th ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Wednesday, fixed January 19 for announcement of its reserved judgment on the... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Foreign funding case: Will PTI be described as ‘foreign-funded’ party? ISLAMABAD: It is unlikely that electoral body would declare Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) a foreign-funded party -... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Three of a family die in roof collapse DADU: Three people of a family died when the roof of their house was collapsed due to heavy rain in Dadu on ... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
‘Smuggled Iranian edible oil is damaging local industry’ KARACHI: Former Vice Chairman of Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) and Former President of KATI... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Sindh decides to conduct survey on child labour Karachi: A three-member UNICEF delegation called on Chief Secretary Sindh Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah at his office on... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
PTCL Group, TPL Trakker renew partnership for ICT services development KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Prevailing weather system likely to strengthen further KARACHI: The prevailing weather system is expected to strengthen further and expand to upcountry on next Friday, the... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
17 cities in Balochistan receive 445mm rainfall KARACHI: At least 17 cities of Balochistan received 445mm rain in aggregate within 24 hours, Pakistan’s Met Office... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Covid-19 claims one more life, 556 new cases emerge KARACHI: As many as one more patient of Corona virus died overnight lifting the death toll to 7,676 and 556 new ... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Energy sector: Zahid says ‘bad’ governance hurting economy KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
KP flour millers set deadline for govt PESHAWAR: Flour millers in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have set a week-deadline for acceptance of demands, otherwise they ... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
‘Tsunami of inflation’ to hit people in the event of passage of finance bill: PPP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) former finance minister Senator Saleem Mandviwalla claimed that a... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Seminar titled ‘Women-In-Trade: Export readiness 101’ held KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan in collaboration with International Trade Centre organized a ... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Efforts aimed at boosting rice exports may hit a snag LAHORE: Efforts to enhance rice exports from current level of US two billion dollars to $ 2.7 billion may hit a snag... Updated 06 Jan, 2022 09:27am
HK bans flights from 8 countries, including Pakistan HONG KONG: Asian financial hub Hong Kong banned flights from eight nations on Wednesday as part of strict new virus... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Jordan king meets Israeli defence minister AMMAN: Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Israeli Defence Minister Benny Gantz discussed regional security Wednesday, ... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Pfizer, BioNTech to develop shingles shot, after Covid-19 vaccine success NEW YORK: Pfizer Inc and Germany’s BioNTech SE will develop an mRNA-based vaccine for the prevention of viral... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Covid is masking hit to finance from Brexit, says City of London LONDON: The City of London’s policy chief said on Wednesday that Britain’s attempt to get on the front foot in... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Three arrested in India over Muslim women ‘auction’ app MUMBAI: Three young Indians accused of setting up a fake auction app advertising the sale of prominent Muslim women... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards explain source of loud noise near Karaj DUBAI: A loud noise heard in the outskirts of the town of Karaj, to the west of the Iranian capital Tehran, on... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
North Korea fires suspected missile as S Korea breaks ground for ‘peace’ railway SEOUL: North Korea fired a suspected ballistic missile off its east coast on Wednesday, just hours before South... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Taliban order shop owners to behead mannequins KABUL: The Taliban have ordered shop owners in western Afghanistan to cut off the heads of mannequins, insisting the... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Kazakh president removes ex-leader from post amid worst unrest in a decade ALMATY: Kazakhstan’s president stripped his powerful predecessor of a role as head of the country’s security... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Industry Cross-border trade facilitation: traders laud PSW system PESHAWAR: Traders community lauded the implementation of Pakistan Single Window (PSW) system to facilitate... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
PBIT approves ‘Strategic Roadmap 2022’ LAHORE: The Board of Directors of Punjab Board of Investment and Trade, has approved the Strategic Roadmap 2022 to... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Memorandum on the Finance (Supplementary) Bill, 2021 BACKGROUND AND HIGHLIGHTS OF THE FINANCE (SUPPLEMENTARY) BILL, 2021 The Government claims to have presented the... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Amazon and Stellantis partner to deploy smarter cars WASHINGTON: Amazon.com Inc and Stellantis NV said Wednesday they will collaborate to develop cars and trucks with... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Water: govts required to sign pacts on data-sharing ISLAMABAD: The Federal and Provincial Governments are to sign pacts on data sharing on water situation in the... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (January 5, 2022) and the forecast for Thursday (January 6, 2022).... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Seven of a family burnt to death in Faisalabad FAISALABAD: A fire destroyed a house and as a result 7 members of a family burnt to death here Wednesday. Punjab... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
PPP to rewrite manifesto in line with new political realities: Marri LAHORE: Keeping in view the complexity of the current political situation of the country and ongoing economic... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Cantonment Areas: SC grants stay against eviction of private educational institutions ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court granted stay against the eviction of private educational institutions from the... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Inclusion of Tarin’s name in Tax Directory: Some Senators raise objection ISLAMABAD: Some members of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance raised objection on inclusion of the name of... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Imran will emerge victorious: SACM LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab for Information Hassan Khawar has said that the Pakistan... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
LG polls in KP: ECP to engage military troops for second phase ISLAMABAD: Electoral body has accused KP government of “miserably failing” to maintain law and order during the... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Addl judges for PHC: JCP recommends six names ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), on Wednesday, recommended six names for appointment as... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
We aim to keep our options open to send govt packing: Fazl ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Wednesday, said that all the... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Advertised posts: Buzdar announces age relaxation for candidates LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has announced that candidates of the Punjab combined competitive... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
People urged to get vaccination: Govt concerned at Omicron variant’s advance ISLAMABAD: The government, Wednesday, while urging the people to get fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 in a bid... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Strategic Dialogue (2022-2026): Pakistan, GCC finalise ‘Joint Action Plan’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Wednesday finalised the Joint Action Plan for Strategic... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A battle royale is ongoing? “There is a battle royale ongoing here…” “See it’s a battle of the kursi, chair, and in politics a kursi... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Khaqan demands PM’s resignation, scrutiny of PTI’s accounts ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), on Wednesday, sought resignation of Prime Minister Imran Khan... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Hakla-D I Khan Motorway inaugurated: PM links ‘inclusive’ uplift to national progress ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday inaugurated 293-kilometre long Hakla-D I Khan Motorway, which is an... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Shehbaz hits out at Imran LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that ECP’s scrutiny... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
‘Omicron’s in the rear-view mirror’ After spooking financial markets and swinging the pendulum from greed to fear once again, the Omicron variant of the... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Diversifying gas use A gas crisis has been caused by continuously depleting local gas resources, and rising LNG prices. Cheaper local gas... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
The conglomerate discount As of now I have 55 years of working experience in the corporate sector. I was a failure. Accomplished zero. Zilch.... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Destitute ‘heir’ of India’s emperors demands royal residence A destitute Indian woman who claims she is heir to the dynasty that built the Taj Mahal has demanded ownership of an... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Letters PTI govt: two formidable challenges The proposed Money Bill and amendment in the State Bank of Pakistan Act constitute a formidable challenge for the... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses track oil prices higher DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday, tracking rising oil prices, as investors shrugged... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Stocks Nikkei closes higher as gains in Sony, Toyota outweigh tech losses TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei closed marginally higher on Wednesday as gains in blue-chip stocks such as Sony Group and... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Stocks China shares fall on tech weakness; China Mobile edges higher in Shanghai debut SHANGHAI: Chinese shares fell on Wednesday, as weakness in technology stocks continued to drop, with the country’s... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Stocks Commodity-linked stocks lift UK’s FTSE 100 after dull start • Ocado, LSEG, Ferguson gain as brokerages raise share ratings • Gains in oil majors offset risk-off sentiment • FTSE 100 up 0.2pc, FTSE 250 off -0.5pc Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Stocks Tech sector weakness drags Hong Kong shares lower SHANGHAI: Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index closed lower on Wednesday, as tech shares mirrored weakness in global peers,... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Stocks Wall St mixed ahead of Fed minutes; tech stocks falter • Salesforce.com falls as UBS moves to sidelines • Beyond Meat jumps on launching faux fried chicken with KFC Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
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 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 5, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (January 5, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (January 5, 2022).... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Freight of domestic shipping lines: Tarin says will ensure ST fully refundable, adjustable ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister, Senator Shaukat Tarin has pledged to make sales tax refundable/ adjustable on freight ... Updated 06 Jan, 2022 09:42am
Rates PSX witnesses uptick KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend and closed on slight positive note. The ... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
PM welcomes PTI’s funding scrutiny by ECP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday welcomed scrutiny of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) overseas... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Having pets not kids robs us of ‘humanity’: pope VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis risked the ire of the world’s childless dog and cat owners Wednesday, suggesting people... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Talk of ‘deal’ with Nawaz mere speculation: Afghan border fencing will continue as planned: DG ISPR ISLAMABAD: Pakistan military spokesperson, on Wednesday, reaffirmed the resolve to complete the fencing of the 2,600... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Energy Discos: PAC for lower cadre reshuffle ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), on Wednesday, recommended the Energy Ministry to reshuffle those... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Cotton & Textile ICE cotton little changed as traders await data CHICAGO: ICE cotton futures were little changed on Wednesday, consolidating after hitting a 1-1/2 month high in the... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Energy Oil rallies even as OPEC+ lifts output, US fuel demand slips NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Wednesday, extending gains even after OPEC+ producers stuck to an agreed output target... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Commodities Palm hits 9-week closing high on tight supply view, flood woes KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended Wednesday at a nine-week high, underpinned by forecasts of a drop in... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Commodities Power prices propel aluminium to 2-month peak LONDON: Aluminium prices rose on Wednesday to their highest in more than two months as expectations of large ... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Commodities Gold benefits from weaker dollar ahead of Fed minutes NEW YORK: Gold rose on Wednesday, supported by declines in the dollar and worries over the fast-spreading Omicron... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rise TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures rose on Wednesday as a softer yen against the U.S. dollar prompted fresh buying, but... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Energy VLSFO cash premiums up SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) rose on Wednesday amid active buying... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Energy Asia’s naphtha crack slumps to near three-month low NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha crack slumped on Wednesday, dropping for a third straight day, and the inter-month ... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Commodities Iron ore futures higher in range-bound trade MANILA: Iron ore futures edged higher on Wednesday but were stuck in a narrow trading range, as restocking demand... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Commodities ICE canola futures rise WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rose on Tuesday after two sessions of decline, lifted by strength in ... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 14.707... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Energy Asia Distillates: Gasoil cash premiums gain SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for 10 ppm gasoil rose for a third consecutive session on Wednesday, soaring to... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Energy US natgas futures rise NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up on Wednesday as freezing wells continued to reduce output in some ... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 185,893 tonnes of cargo comprising 147,180 tonnes of import cargo and 38,713... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (January 5, 2022).... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Cotton & Textile Subdued business on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate remained unchanged. The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading ... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Thursday, January 06, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 SAWAL HAI PAKISTAN KA 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 SAWAL HAI... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (January 5, 2022)... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (January 5, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 06 Jan, 2022 04:13am