HBL-PSL 2022: Online sale of tickets begins LAHORE: The sale of tickets for the HBL-Pakistan Super League (PSL)-2022 has been started on Tuesday while the... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
GSV to ‘revolutionize’ football in Pakistan KARACHI: Global Soccer Ventures (GSV) has enlisted star-studded glitz and glamour in full throttle to revolutionize... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Money & Banking Facing questions on trades, Fed vice chair to leave early NEW YORK: Federal Reserve Vice Chair Richard Clarida announced Monday he will exit the US central bank early... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Over 50pc of Europeans on track to contract Omicron: WHO COPENHAGEN: More than half of people in Europe are on track to contract the Omicron coronavirus variant in the next... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rio Tinto buys 4 electric trains BENGALURU: Rio Tinto Ltd will buy four battery electric trains to transport iron ore from its mines to ports in the... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
President, PM, others running ‘illegal’ cos abroad: Khaqan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president and former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
PAF undertakes 13 sorties to deliver relief goods in Balochistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Air Force (PAF) aircraft has undertaken 13 sorties for provision of relief goods in... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
PAC members may decide to file reference against NAB chief ISLAMABAD: Members of Public Accounts Committee (PAC) may take a decision in Thursday’s meeting to file a ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Govt extends ban on entry in Murree for six days MURREE: Days after 23 people lost their lives in Murree when their cars became stuck on snow-covered roads, the... Updated 12 Jan, 2022 11:27am
Zardari granted bail in US properties case ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Tuesday, granted bail to Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) co-chairman and former... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Commanders review security situation ISLAMABAD: The top military brass on Tuesday took a comprehensive review of the security situation with a particular... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Zardari terms PTI govt ‘bunch of incompetent people’ ISLAMABAD: Former president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari on Tuesday said he did not... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
JI says ‘Karachi sit-in’ to continue KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter’s sit-in against the Sindh government entered into the 12th day on... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Sindh CM steps up criticism of PTI govt ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday said the Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI)-led government... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
100m Covid-19 jabs: NCOC says another milestone achieved ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has completed 100 million Covid-19 vaccination jabs to the people since the start of corona... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Cold, dry weather predicted for Balochistan QUETTA: The Met office Tuesday forecast cold and dry weather in most parts of Balochistan during next 24 hours.... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Chinese embassy distributes flood relief package in Gwadar KARACHI: In the first week of January, Gwadar witnessed heavy precipitation which resulted in a flood like ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Missions abroad asked to utilise resources to facilitate diaspora ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood, Tuesday, asked Pakistan missions abroad to utilise all available... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Senate panel deliberates over ‘mini-budget’ ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Finance, Revenue and Economic Affairs met on Tuesday to... Updated 12 Jan, 2022 01:52pm
FCCI expresses concern over Murree tragedy FAISALABAD: Atif Munir Sheikh, President Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) has expressed grave... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Tobacco, sugar-sweetened beverages: Dawood to join body to firm up suggestions on Health Hazard Tax ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has decided to include Prime Minister Advisor on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
PTI’s Sialvi joins PPP ISLAMABAD: Sahibzada Naeemuddin Sialvi, the ticket holder of ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in 2018 general... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
PD attracts Senate panel’s ire over ‘poor’ performance ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Power expressed its ire at the Power Division on Tuesday for altering the ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
‘Controversial’ LG law: MQM-P leaders brief businessmen KARACHI: Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Convener MQM-Pakistan, briefed business community about background of the changes... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
40 new cases of Omicron detected: Sindh reports nine more Covid-19 deaths KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the infection rate of COVID-19 and Omicron variants... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Border fencing issue being addressed: Taliban KARACHI: The Taliban’s Representative in Islamabad Sardar Ahmed Khan Shakeeb addressed a Webinar organized by... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Digital library membership: Silkbank, British Council join hands KARACHI: Silkbank Limited, with its substantial market share in the credit cards segment, has partnered with the... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Fixed broadband: Govt has yet to cash in on $6bn investment opportunity: Tabadlab ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s fixed broadband network is grossly inadequate in servicing the rising internet demands of ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Resolve to amalgamate ASL into FSL expressed KARACHI: The board of directors of Askari Bank Limited (AKBL), Askari Securities Limited (ASL) and Foundation... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Wearing face masks made compulsory in Karachi KARACHI: The Sindh Health Department on Tuesday decided to make wearing face masks compulsory for all citizens in... Updated 12 Jan, 2022 11:48am
CM examines feasibility of tram project in Lahore LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired a meeting at his office on Tuesday, to review the... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Senate informed: Services of 819 PIA employees terminated ISLAMABAD: A total of 819 PIA (Pakistan International Airlines) employees have been dismissed from service on the... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Middle East UN voices ‘concern’ over key Yemen port after military claim DUBAI: The UN mission in Yemen’s rebel-held port of Hodeida expressed “great concern” on Tuesday over claims ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
USA Humanitarian aid to Afghanistan: Biden administration to give additional $308m WASHINGTON: The Biden administration plans to donate an extra $308 million in humanitarian aid to Afghanistan,... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
CPJ announces new president NEW YORK: CPJ’s Board of Directors has named veteran press freedom advocate Jodie Ginsberg to be the next leader ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
USA Powell to target inflation at confirmation, face trading scrutiny WASHINGTON: Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell will highlight the central bank’s efforts to fight inflation and... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
South Asia India considers easing curbs on some Chinese investments NEW DELHI: India is considering easing curbs on some Chinese investments, Bloomberg News reported on Tuesday, citing... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Middle East UAE threatens jail for mocking anti-Covid measures DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates has threatened to jail people who make fun of its anti-Covid measures after mocking... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Companies Tesla sold a record 70,847 China-made vehicles in Dec BEIJING: US electric vehicle maker Tesla Inc sold 70,847 China-made vehicles in December, the highest monthly rate... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Europe Anti-Kremlin writer Shenderovich flees Russia MOSCOW: A prominent Russian satirist who was branded a “foreign agent” by authorities announced Tuesday that he... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Chinese cities tighten Covid-19 curbs as Tianjin battles Omicron outbreak BEIJING: Cities across China are imposing tougher restrictions to try to control new outbreaks of COVID-19, with... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Growth of startup ecosystem: Govt plans feasibility study for JISF ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has invited firms to conduct feasibility... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
‘The Future Summit’ Nutshell Group & Martin Dow Group to co-host 5th edition KARACHI: Nutshell Group is hosting the 5th edition of Pakistan’s largest corporate event ‘The Future Summit’ ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Interim bail allowed to Bashir Memon LAHORE: A sessions’ court on Tuesday allowed interim bail to former director general Federal Investigating... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Migration: Importance of safe, affordable and legal pathways underlined ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood on Tuesday underscored the importance of adopting safe, affordable, and... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
IHC dismisses plea seeking disqualification of prime minister ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) dismissed a petition seeking disqualification of Prime Minister Imran ... Updated 12 Jan, 2022 04:10pm
Lahore weather: PIA advises passengers to confirm flights’ schedule ISLAMABAD: A spokesman of PIA on Tuesday said the flight schedule of the national flag carrier had been affected due... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Sindh govt to set up ‘Sindh Civil Servant Academy’ KARACHI: Sindh government plans to set up Sindh Civil Servant Academy to train the officers and conduct necessary... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Murree incident: UBG lauds army’s role in rescue work KARACHI: The UBG leaders and members have lauded the rescue work carried out by the Pak army at Murree saving lot of... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 11, 2022) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 12, 2022).... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates PSX volatile amid Covid-19 concerns KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday remained volatile due to investors concern over increasing coronavirus... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Qureshi concludes two-day official visit to Romania ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi undertook an official visit to Romania from 9-10 January 2022, on... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Fake news and genuine news “I was saddened that members of the media, my fraternity, were spreading inaccurate information about Governor... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
On geoeconomics This article examines the idea of geoeconomics, its offensive deployment against Pakistan, and how a defensive... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Profundity of productivity Productivity isn’t everything, but in the long run it is almost everything. A country’s ability to improve its... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Smart guns finally arriving in US, seeking to shake up firearms market Personalized smart guns, which can be fired only by verified users, may finally become available to US consumers... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Letters Don’t scare the investor away, please—II EPZA also had mobilised investment by promising the same to investors. If whole or part of this concession is... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 132,229 tons of cargo comprising 102,000 tonnes of import cargo and 30,229... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Stocks TSX falls ahead of Powell’s testimony TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index fell on Tuesday as losses in healthcare stocks outweighed gains in energy, ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Stocks Tokyo stocks end lower following Wall Street TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed lower on Tuesday after Wall Street shares ended mostly down on worries over a possible... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Stocks HK shares close unchanged HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares closed flat on Tuesday with gains in Wuxi Biologics and Tencent offset by losses in... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Stocks Indian shares gain BENGALURU: Indian shares ended higher for a third straight session on Tuesday, with sharp gains in IT stocks... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Stocks European stocks recover as tech snaps seven-day rout LONDON: Investors venturing back into tech shares along with upbeat expectations for the fourth-quarter earnings... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Stocks Gulf bourses close mixed ahead of Powell testimony DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Tuesday, as investors awaited US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Stocks Wall Street down ahead of Powell testimony NEW YORK: US stock indexes fell on Tuesday ahead of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony that may offer... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Stocks UK stocks edge higher LONDON: London’s blue-chip index rose on Tuesday, as global equities paused after a recent sell-off on concerns... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (January 11, 2022)... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (January 11, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 11, 2022).... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (January 11, 2022).... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (January 11, 2022).... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
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 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (January 11, 2022).... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (January 11, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
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 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,463.6191... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (January 11, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (January 11, 2022).... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (January... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
Pakistan can ride out rising external account pressures: Baqir ISLAMABAD: Central bank chief Dr Reza Baqir believes the country has the capacity and financial cushion to ride out... Published 12 Jan, 2022 04:25am
‘Mini-budget’ Senate adopts suggestions ISLAMABAD: The upper house of the Parliament on Tuesday adopted the recommendations of its Standing Committee on... Updated 12 Jan, 2022 09:46am
First five months of current fiscal: Circular debt touches Rs2.41trn mark ISLAMABAD: The country’s circular debt has reached Rs 2.410 trillion mark during the first five months... Updated 12 Jan, 2022 09:47am
FY23: World Bank projects 4pc GDP growth rate for Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has projected Pakistan’s GDP growth rate at 4 percent for 2022-23, benefiting from... Updated 12 Jan, 2022 10:27am