Money & Banking ZTBL's return on PLS, other deposits KARACHI: Zarai Taraqiati Bank Limited (ZTBL) has declared rates of return on following PLS & other deposits ... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Sub-soil water suppliers: SAI voices concern over non-issuance of licences by KWSB KARACHI: President, Site Association of Industry, Abdul Rasheed Thursday expressed grave concern over non-issuance ... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Qureshi urges Omani businessmen to harness full potential of regional ‘economic corridor’ ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday urged Omani businessmen to harness the full potential ... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
SSGC system: Senate panel informed about massive gas losses ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed Thursday that 15 percent unaccountable for gas (UfG) volume of the Sui... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Japan, Australia sign defence treaty with eyes on China TOKYO: Japan and Australia on Thursday signed a “landmark” treaty to strengthen defence ties, saying the accord... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Africa China is not trapping Africa in debt: FM MOMBASA, (Kenya): China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday rejected suggestions that Beijing was luring ... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Indian police arrest alleged creator of app targeting Muslim women NEW DELHI: Indian police said on Thursday they had arrested a 20-year-old man they suspect created an online app ... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Biden calls Trump threat to democracy on anniversary of Capitol attack WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden on Thursday accused his predecessor Donald Trump of posing a continuing threat to... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Energy Tricom Wind Power changes its name to Lucky Renewables (Private) Ltd ISLAMABAD: Tricom Wind Power (Private) Limited has changed its name to Lucky Renewables (Private) Limited. The... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Capacity-building of returning migrants: Govt to extend support to initiatives: Adviser ISLAMABAD: The government is extending all out support to the initiatives being taken through joint ventures for the... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Walmart halves paid leave for Covid-positive workers NEW YORK: Walmart Inc will now provide up to one week of paid time-off if a worker contracts COVID-19, instead of ... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
DG GDA says builders can play ‘meaningful’ role in development of Gwadar KARACHI: Master Plan of Gwadar has been approved and all problems including NoCs to builders and developers ... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Govt of GB, foodpanda sign MoU on economic empowerment ISLAMABAD: foodpanda, the leading food delivery platform and e-commerce company, Thursday signed a Memorandum of... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
PIA inches closer to full int’l flights ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s national carrier now meets global safety standards, the country’s aviation minister said... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 6, 2022) and the forecast for Friday (January 7, 2022).... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
‘Lies of Brand Imran Khan’ exposed by ECP body: Maryam LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz has demanded resignation of Prime Minister... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
PPP says will launch anti-govt march on Feb 27 LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto said on Thursday the party would start long march... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Qureshi explains how sustainable development is possible ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Thursday underlined that inclusive and sustainable development... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Pakistan values brotherly ties with Turkey: COAS RAWALPINDI: Deputy Chief of Turkish General Staff, General Selcuk Bayraktaroglu, called on Chief of Army Staff ... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
FM reiterates invitations to OIC FMs ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday reiterated invitations to foreign ministers of the OIC... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Hearing of Toshakhana case adjourned due to lawyers’ protest ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, Islamabad, on Thursday, adjourned hearing of Toshakhana case against former... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
PML-N demands ‘free’, ‘transparent’, ‘impartial’ general election ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday said that the only way forward to rescue the... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Maulana Tariq Jameel meets PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday reiterated that Pakistanis as a nation can only achieve progress by... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
PAF airlifts relief items for flood-hit Gwadar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) C-130 aircraft carrying relief goods for the flood affected areas of Gwadar,... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Assistance-related matters: NSA says will engage with interim Afghan govt soon ISLAMABAD: National Security Adviser Dr Moeed Yusuf would lead a high-level delegation to Afghanistan soon for... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
NAB chief ‘barred’ from appearing before parliamentary bodies, PAC told ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), on Thursday, informed the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) that... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Anti-polio drive: minister says will achieve ‘100 percent target’ HYDERABAD: Provincial Minister for Health Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho asserted to achieve 100 percent target of anti-polio... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
High-profile personalities: Shahzad briefed about pace of anti-money laundering probe LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior Mirza Shahzad Akbar visited the... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: You shouldn’t look a gift horse in the mouth “So same page.” “Or what.” “Excuse me?” “Isn’t the appropriate expression same page or what.”... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Qureshi reappointed PTI’s Vice Chairman ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday handpicked Shah Mehmood Qureshi, the incumbent foreign... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Feroz appointed Careem’s country head for Pakistan KARACHI: Careem has appointed Feroz Jaleel as Country Head for Pakistan, its biggest market in the region. Feroz... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Cheques, certificates distributed to media graduates: CM says govt to hire 150,000 youth on merit LAHORE: Announcing to increase employment opportunities from 100,000 to 150,000 to hire the talented youth on merit,... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
264 degrees awarded at NUST Business School convocation ISLAMABAD: A total of 264 graduates received their undergraduate and postgraduate degrees at the 12th NUST Business... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
After a year’s delay, Ehsaas NSER survey has been completed ISLAMABAD: After more than a year delay, the federal government on Thursday finally announced to have completed... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
164 doctors removed LAHORE: As many as 164 doctors have been removed from their service on the charge of absence from duty and... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Poultry production must be treated on a par with milk production: PPA LAHORE: Patron-in-Chief Pakistan Poultry Association Khalil Sattar has called for treating the poultry production at... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
‘Green development’: SAPM Mansoor, others to discuss proposed pact with China today ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Khalid Mansoor... Updated 07 Jan, 2022 01:04pm
KPK: ‘Inflated’ power bills may cause trouble for PTI: Letter sent to PM ISLAMABAD: Some Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentarians have now started protesting with the Prime Minister,... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Maggo lauds Pak-Turkish cargo train service under PPP KARACHI: Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Number of Omicron variant cases has begun to increase: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Thursday said that apart from Covid-19 cases, the infection rate ... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Two held, huge quantity of liquor seized KARACHI: The Customs enforcement Karachi on Thursday arrested two persons and seized a substantial quantity of ... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Rains with thunderstorm likely in Karachi KARACHI: Karachi is likely to see rain with thunderstorm in the next 24 hours, the Met Office said on Thursday. It... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
‘Administrator is ready to deal with rain-related challenges’: Wahab KARACHI: Administrator Karachi and Sindh Government Spokesperson Barrister Murtaza Wahab Thursday said that the city... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
STPF 2015-18: A review — I The approximate value of potential to be harnessed in 2015-18 of Strategic Trade Policy Framework Review (STPF) was... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
CPTPP and Pakistan Due to overall low economic institutional quality, recurring macroeconomic stabilization issues and lower market... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Border control and management by leveraging technologies — I The recent disturbances at some points along Pak-Afghan border under the newly-installed Taliban regime underline ... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Investors brace for quantitative tightening as Fed sends hawkish message Another barometer of Federal Reserve hawkishness is making a bigger appearance on investors’ dashboards:... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Notified social media rules: IHC directs amici curiae to submit briefs ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, directed the amici curiae to submit their briefs regarding the... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Letters The ‘arrogance’ of this man is astounding The prime minister has repeatedly said that he faces no threat from “corruption-tainted” political parties.... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Al Haj Automotive launches ‘Proton genuine’ oil LAHORE: Al Haj Automotive Pvt. Ltd (progressive assemblers and distributors of Proton vehicles in Pakistan) and Euro... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Memorandum on the Finance (Supplementary) Bill, 2021 S. No. Description Table II-Local... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Stocks China stocks end lower as hawkish Fed, Covid-19 cases weigh SHANGHAI: China stocks closed lower on Thursday, tracking a global slump after minutes from the U.S. Federal... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Stocks Nikkei marks biggest fall in six months after hawkish Fed minutes TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei fell the most in six months on Thursday, as investors sold expensive growth stocks after... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Stocks Australian shares plunge SYDNEY: Australian shares posted their biggest drop since September 2020 on Thursday, after the minutes of a U.S.... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses fall on Fed minutes, rising Covid-19 cases DUBAI: Major Gulf bourses ended lower on Thursday on worries over higher U.S. interest rates and the rapid spread of... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Stocks UK stocks fall as hawkish Fed triggers global sell-off LONDON: UK shares dropped on Thursday, tracking a fall in global equity markets after minutes of the U.S. Federal... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Stocks Hong Kong shares end higher on tech boost HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares closed higher on Thursday, as gains in tech stocks during the later trading hours helped... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Stocks Wall St falls as tech stocks weaken on hawkish Fed minutes NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell in choppy trading on Thursday after minutes from the Federal Reserve’s... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
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 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Rates PSX snaps winning streak KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a bearish trend and closed in deep red as the investors opted to... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Energy European, British gas prices rise on Russian flows, cold weather LONDON: European and British wholesale gas prices mostly rose on Thursday morning on continued low supplies from... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Energy Oil extends rally on Kazakhstan unrest and Libyan outages NEW YORK: Oil prices rose more than 1% on Thursday, extending a rally from the previous session, on escalating ... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Cotton & Textile Cotton slips after weak export sales data CHICAGO: ICE cotton futures fell on Thursday, weighed by weak export sales data, with a retreat in wider markets... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Commodities Gold hits one-week low on Fed interest rate signals LONDON: Gold prices slid to a one-week low on Thursday as minutes of the U.S. Federal Reserve’s December meeting... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold slides NEW YORK: Gold prices slid to a one-week low on Thursday, pressured by rallying U.S. Treasury yields after the U.S.... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soybeans, corn ease CHICAGO: Chicago soybean futures dipped on Thursday as broad selling in financial markets countered weather concerns... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 18.872... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Commodities Asia rice: Thai traders bank on high overseas demand BANGKOK/HANOI/MUMBAI/BANGLADESH: Export prices of rice from Thailand touched their highest level in nearly three... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Energy VLSFO market firms SINGAPORE: Asia’s 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) market complex rose on Thursday, with physical cargo... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Energy US natgas slides ahead of storage report on less cold forecasts NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid on Thursday on forecasts for less cold weather and lower heating demand next... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Commodities Iron ore rises on expectations MANILA: Iron ore futures rose on Thursday, on expectations of a recovery in Chinese demand for the steelmaking raw... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Energy Asia Distillates: Jet fuel cracks gain SINGAPORE: Asian jet fuel refining margins rose for a fourth straight session on Thursday, but traders were ... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 176,995 tonnes of cargo comprising 117,491 tonnes of import cargo and 59,504... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Commodities ICE canola WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rose for a second straight session on Wednesday, but lagged the advances in... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (January 6, 2022).... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Rates firm amid improved business activity LAHORE: The Spot Rate remained unchanged. The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Stocks Asian markets fall on hawkish Fed; Thai baht weakens 1pc • Thailand raises Covid-19 alert level • Most Asian currencies weaken except Japan’s yen • Indonesia 10-yr... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Energy Amer Zia explains KE’s investment plans LAHORE: K-Electric will invest Rs 440 billion till 2023 out of which the company has invested Rs 229 billion up till... Updated 07 Jan, 2022 03:16pm
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= Aluminium... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (January 6, 2022)... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (January 6, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (January 6, 2022).... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (January 6, 2022). ======================== Open Bid... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (January 6, 2022).... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (January 6, 2022).... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
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 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (January 6, 2022).... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (January 6, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (January 6, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (January 6, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (January 6, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (January 6, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,443.6736... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (January 6, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (January 6, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Jan, 2022 06:22am