Nepra chairman causes considerable controversy ISLAMABAD: The Senate has expressed serious annoyance at Chairman Nepra, Tauseef H Farooqi for directly writing a... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Covid-19 and Ramazan: Q3 and Q4 revenue targets may be revised downward LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may revise revenue target downward for 3rd and 4th quarters keeping in... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
President recovers ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi has fully recovered after he tested positive for the Covid-19 about six days ago. The... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Gas-related issues also on agenda: CCI likely to help resolve interprovincial water disputes ISLAMABAD: The Council of Common Interests (CCI) is all set to consider a political solution of water dispute among... Updated 13 Jan, 2022 02:36pm
Air Chief calls on PM ISLAMABAD: Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Imran ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Meat of wild animals, birds: Crackdown begins on hotels, restaurants LAHORE: Wildlife & Parks Department Punjab has launched a crackdown on hotels and restaurants offering meat of... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Woman, daughters among five dead in roof collapse PESHAWAR: Five people including a woman and her daughters died and two others injured when roof of a house collapsed... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Punjab CM, governor take stock of situation LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar and Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar in a meeting here on... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Cos having only foreigners as directors: PSW introduces new feature in subscription system ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Single Window introduced a new feature in the system to enable the subscription of companies... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Karachi: Covid positivity ratio soars to 20pc KARACHI: The COVID positivity ratio in Karachi is on an alarming upward trend, as it crossed 20 percent mark on... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
100th anniversary of UET Lahore: SBP to issue Rs100 commemorative coin KARACHI: To mark the 100th Anniversary of establishment of University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore,... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
MQM-P too backs JI’s sit-in against Sindh LG law KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) has announced to support ongoing sit-in of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI)... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Cold, dry weather likely in most parts KARACHI: The country’s most parts are expected to see a cold and dry weather on Thursday, the Met Office said on... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Four arrested, 4 stolen cars recovered KARACHI: Anti-Vehicle Lifting Cell (AVLC) Karachi on Wednesday arrested four accused associated with the notorious... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Quetta police baton-charge protesting doctors QUETTA: The Quetta police baton charged and arrested a huge number of protesting young doctors in Quetta on ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
PR launches Pakistan’s first- ever ‘Reefer Freight Train’ KARACHI: As a major breakthrough in national logistics & cargo infrastructure, Pakistan Railways successfully... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
TIR/transit trade: TDAP, Pak trade mission in Iran organise webinar KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan and Pakistan Trade Mission in Tehran, Iran jointly organized a... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Senate body defers Protection of Journalists Bill 2021 ISLAMABAD: A Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Wednesday deferred the Protection of... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Summary for new CJP appointment sent to presidency ISLAMABAD: The Law Ministry has prepared a summary for the appointment of Justice Ata Bandial as new Chief Justice ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Auction for T-bills: Rs662bn bids accepted against Rs650bn target KARACHI: The government has accepted bids of Rs 662 billion against the target of Rs 650 billion and maturity of Rs... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Single national curriculum: Senate body chalks out a pathway to national integration, harmony ISLAMABAD: An honest account of history with respect to democratic values, struggle for democracy and supremacy of... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Biden administration: CPJ to publish report and host press briefing on press freedom NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists will release “‘Night and day’: The Biden administration and the... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
South Asia Two journalists detained in IIOJK, Chhattisgarh NEW DELHI: Authorities in IIOJK and the Indian state of Chhattisgarh must immediately and unconditionally release... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Middle East Saudi Arabia to build 14,000km of railway, enact new investment law RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will build 14,000 km (8,700 miles) of railway across country and is also preparing a new... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
NATO and Russia lay out stark differences on Ukraine crisis BRUSSELS: The NATO allies warned Russia on Wednesday that they would not compromise on the alliance’s right to... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Europe I’m sorry: UK PM Johnson admits attending lockdown party LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologised on Wednesday for attending a “bring your own booze” gathering at... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
PFA launches Star Rating Programme for hotels, restaurants LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has launched a “Star Rating Programme” in accordance with the... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Keamari: garbage collection drive begins KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah and Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
IoBM organises first ‘Thesis Film Screening and Awards’ KARACHI: The Media Studies Department at IoBM recently organized its first Thesis Film Screening and Awards 2021. ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
SECP issues master circular for regulation of insurance sector ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Wednesday, issued a master circular, for... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Kidney Hill corruption reference: AC seeks NAB’s reply in response to acquittal plea of accused ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Wednesday, sought a reply from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) over... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
PAD to organise ‘Pakistan Horti Expo 2022’ on 29th LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) is going to organize a two-day “Pakistan Horti Expo 2022” on January... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Delaying tax on sugar-sweetened beverages can be a double-edged sword? KARACHI: The civil society organizations criticized ‘mini-budget’ and raised suggestions for Ministry of Finance... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
e-commerce growing at outstanding pace: speakers LAHORE: E-commerce is growing at an outstanding pace and expected to touch new peak at international level during ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
NHMP says has ‘resolved’ all complaints ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) resolved all of the 1,893 complaints, lodged by the... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (January 12, 2022) and the forecast for Thursday (January 13, 2022).... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
ICT Local Government Ordinance-2021: Summary sent to MoI after amendments, NA panel informed ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed on Wednesday that the matter of promulgation of the Islamabad Capital... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
IHC turns down plea of Rana’s family against PTI leaders ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, turned down former chief judge of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB)... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Reports on Nawaz Sharif’s condition: AGP asks Punjab govt to constitute medical board ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) has asked the Punjab provincial government to form a medical ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
PDM leaders’ summit on 25th: PTI govt will be sent packing through no-trust vote: Shehbaz, Fazl ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Leader of the Opposition in the... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Fertilizer shortage, Murree tragedy: Adjournment motions submitted in Punjab PA LAHORE: Parliamentary leader of Pakistan Peoples Party and Secretary General Central Punjab Syed Hassan Murtaza on... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Performance of ministries to be evaluated ISLAMABAD: The meetings under the chairmanship of SAPM on Establishment, Mohammad Shehzad Arbab, in order to review... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Shehbaz challenges money laundering inquiry by FIA LAHORE: The leader of opposition in National Assembly Mian Shehbaz Sharif has challenged the money laundering ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rs200m online fraud: Two accused sent to FIA custody KARACHI: A court in Karachi on Wednesday handed over two men arrested over their alleged involvement in Rs200 ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Ahsan urges govt allies not to support ‘mini-budget’, SBP bill ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secretary general Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday urged government’s... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Govt to consider handing hydropower projects over to provinces ISLAMABAD: The government is to consider handing over hydropower projects to respective provinces and fix their... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
UAE-flagged cargo vessel: Pakistan condemns act of hijacking ISLAMABAD: Pakistan “strongly” condemned the hijacking of the UAE-flagged cargo vessel “Rawabi” by the... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Brand Nawaz Sharif was destroyed in 2017? “Granted that The Khan is the exact opposite of Nawaz Sharif…” “How come? Exact opposites don’t go for ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
5.0 magnitude quake jolt Gwadar, other areas ISLAMABAD: Earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale was felt in Gwadar and adjoining areas on Wednesday ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Art of the impossible There’s something in the argument, even if it’s been disproved by most analysts and thinkers, that a weak ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
The shackles of our demography Five decades ago, the average Pakistani earned as much as his Sri Lankan counterpart and about 50 percent more than... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
CCP’s order in sugar industry case: a critique—II Hypothetically, information exchange between competitors can either be simply a means to monitor compliance with a... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Crypto companies bet new mayor will make New York digital asset hub With US cities such as Miami and Austin trying to court digital asset companies, John Wu was unsure whether to make... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Letters Pakistan and IMF According to media reports, prime minister Imran Khan has said that the country will have no choice but to go to the... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Stocks Wall St rises as in-line inflation data calms nerves NEW YORK: U.S. stock indexes rose on Wednesday after consumer prices data that largely met expectations eased some... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Stocks FTSE 100 gains as miners, strong earnings support • Sainsbury’s, PageGroup raise full-year profit forecasts • Commodity-linked stocks boost FTSE 100 LONDON:... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Stocks Asian FX, stocks rise after Powell’s less hawkish testimony BENGALURU: Most emerging Asian stock and currency markets rose on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Stocks China shares rise as cooler inflation opens door to policy easing SHANGHAI: Chinese shares rose on Wednesday as slower-than-expected December producer inflation made room for more... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Stocks Japanese shares track Wall Street higher on Powell’s testimony TOKYO: Japanese shares rebounded on Wednesday, as investors scooped up beaten-down stocks after less-hawkish ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Stocks European shares buoyed by commodity stocks on China stimulus hopes PARIS: European shares ended higher on Wednesday, supported by commodity-linked stocks which rose on hopes of more... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Stocks Hang Seng rises most in three months on tech boost HONGKONG: Hong Kong’s main Hang Seng index logged its biggest daily percentage gain in three months on Wednesday ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ==================================== ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
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 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (January 12, 2022).... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates Stock market ends flat KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday opened on a positive note and remained bullish most of the day, however... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
FBR has not yet received tax profiles from NADRA ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is waiting for tax profiling of millions of citizens being done by the... Updated 13 Jan, 2022 06:20pm
Energy QTA for 1Q 2021-22: Nepra defers hearing due to ‘inexact’ figures of Discos ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Wednesday deferred a public hearing regarding... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Commodities US midday: Wheat futures fall CHICAGO: U.S. wheat futures extended losses on Wednesday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture projected that... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold gains NEW YORK: Gold firmed on Wednesday as data showing U.S. inflation was within expectations dented the dollar and... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Cotton & Textile Cotton jumps over 2pc after USDA lowers US output, stocks estimates CHICAGO: ICE cotton futures rose more than 2% on Wednesday after the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) lowered... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Commodities Nickel and copper march to fresh peaks on supply concerns LONDON: Nickel prices surged to their highest in a decade on Wednesday and copper broke back through $10,000 a tonne... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Energy Oil rises 2pc on US crude drawdown, weaker dollar NEW YORK: Oil prices hit two-month highs on Wednesday on tight supply as crude inventories in the United States, the... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Commodities EU wheat weaker on USDA raised supply forecast, export doubts PARIS: Euronext wheat fell sharply on Wednesday as an increased forecast of global supplies in a closely-watched ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Commodities Palm ends three-day rise on sluggish demand, weak output limits loss KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures gave up early gains on Wednesday to snap a three-day rally, as sluggish... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rise TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures rose on Wednesday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell sounded less... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Energy European gas depletion slows, but not enough to lower prices OSLO: Europe’s gas storage levels are still below the five-year average, with prices expected to remain elevated... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Commodities Raw sugar rises as oil gains; arabica hits one-month peak LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE rose on Wednesday, extending a rebound from Monday’s 5-1/2-month low as oil ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Commodities Gold back-pedals after best day in a month; eyes on US inflation data LONDON: Gold prices retreated on Wednesday ahead of U.S. inflation data that could provide further direction on U.S.... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Energy POL items’ supply chain: PSO urges MoF, MoE to arrange Rs50bn before 31st ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has sent an SOS to Ministry of Energy and Ministry of Finance to arrange Rs 50... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Energy Digitisation a ‘must’ for sustainable growth: KE CEO KARACHI: While suggesting a way forward towards achieving sustainable growth in the power sector, Syed Moonis... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Commodities Argentine grains ships cutting cargoes by 30pc amid ‘record’ river decline BUENOS AIRES: Argentine grains ships leaving the main farming hub of Rosario are having to cut cargoes by some 30%... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Energy Asia’s gasoline crack lower as inventories rise NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline crack eased slightly on Wednesday after Middle Eastern and US inventories increased,... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Energy Asia Distillates: Gasoil cracks surge SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for 10 ppm gasoil jumped to their strongest level in nearly three months on... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept