Meetings with foreign envoys: Ministers asked to strictly adhere to instructions ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has asked all federal ministers to strictly adhere to instructions... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Govt had no option but to accept IMF’s conditionalities: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rasheed Ahmed on Friday said that the coterie of Sharifs comprising Nawaz ... Updated 15 Jan, 2022 06:49am
Liaqat Qaimkhani granted bail in Icon Tower reference ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing multi-billion-rupee fake bank accounts case, on Friday, granted bail to... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Complain to be filed if chairman Nadra fails to attend committee meetings: Suri ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Deputy Speaker Muhammad Qasim Khan Suri on Friday warned that a complain would be filed... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Snack Video, BIGO Live, Likee registered with PTA ISLAMABAD: Two significant social media companies namely, Joyo Technology Pakistan (Pvt) Ltd (Snack Video) and BIGO... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Setting up of NIISS: Cabinet directs QAU to get input from key stakeholders ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has directed Quaid-e-Azam University (QAU) to get input from all key concerned... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Senate proceedings: 18 wells drilled but no oil or gas reserves found: Azhar ISLAMABAD: Eighteen wells have been drilled so far in Pakistan’s offshore area but no oil and gas reserves have... Updated 15 Jan, 2022 06:46am
KP to introduce ‘vehicle smart card’ soon PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Excise and Taxation department will soon introduce vehicle smart cards in the province.... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Winter season set to take pleasant turn by Feb LAHORE: The winter season is set to take a pleasant turn in three weeks, i.e. by the first week of February, said... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
CM raps opposition for displaying ‘undemocratic’ attitude in NA LAHORE: Criticising the opposition, Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar regretted that the opposition parties have... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Profiteers, hoarders: Punjab govt intensifies crackdown LAHORE: The Punjab government has intensified crackdown against profiteers and hoarders, as Punjab Governor Chaudhry... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Nawaz’s medical reports: Punjab govt forms special board LAHORE: The Punjab government has constituted a nine-member special medical board comprising senior health... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Probe against Shehbaz, Hamza: FIA objection allowed by court LAHORE: A special court (offences in bank) on Friday allowed an objection of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Punjab reports 843 fresh Covid-19 cases, one death LAHORE: Punjab has reported 843 fresh coronavirus cases and one death during the last 24 hours taking the tally of... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
PDWP approves five uplift schemes LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party on Friday approved three development schemes of Urban... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Shahzad says he is ‘seeing in-house change within PML-N ranks’ LAHORE: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior Mirza Shahzad Akbar kept beating around the ... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Shahrukh Jatoi’s stay in hospital: CM suspends Karachi jail superintendent KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah has suspended Karachi Central Jail Superintendent Hassan Sethu after... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Desert Challenge Jeep Rally inaugurated HYDERABAD: The three-day Desert Challenge Jeep Rally organized by the Sindh Sports Department at Mithi was formally... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Safdar’s pocket money linked to core inflation “Nah nah nah, pooh pooh…” “I always suspected it but your comment shows that your brain is that of a... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
DUHS urged to establish Central Simulation Centre KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has urged Dow University of Health Sciences to establish a Central... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Marigold Festival inaugurated at Karachi Zoo KARACHI: Administrator Karachi and Sindh government’s Spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Friday said that... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Marooned: Risk of catching Omicron abroad delays airline recovery Before the Omicron variant of coronavirus burst onto the scene in November, retired Australian Glenn Turnley was... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Venezuela: the decline of an oil giant in crisis Leaks, rusted pipes, pieces of broken equipment scattered about and staircases leading nowhere: Lake Maracaibo’s... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Inflation — a world phenomenon Consumers around the globe are experiencing higher prices for commodities and services. The reasons for this may ... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
LNG market and its challenges — I Since the beginning of the last few decades, LNG has become an extremely popular source of energy and many countries... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Letters Power sector: PTI govt’s Achilles heel Senate Standing Committee on Power is the latest forum that has expressed its ire at the Power Division on Tuesday... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Pakistan assumes chairmanship of G-77 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan assumed chairmanship of the Group of 77 (G-77) for the year 2022, Friday. Foreign Minister ... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Lawmakers accuse each other of undermining democratic system ISLAMABAD: The treasury and opposition lawmakers in the National Assembly on Friday accused each other of weakening... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
GO commissions another mobile quality testing unit LAHORE: Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd (GO), Pakistan’s fastest growing Oil Marketing Company has commissioned another... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
11th Rashid D Habib Golf 2022: Waheed Baloch maintains lead on second day KARACHI: The second round of Bank Al Habib’s 11th Rashid D Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Tournament... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
New connections: FESCO issues over 25,000 electricity meters FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has issued over 25,000 electricity meters for installation of... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Djokovic appeal to be heard Saturday after Australia cancels visa again MELBOURNE: Unvaccinated tennis star Novak Djokovic won the right to take his fight against deportation from ... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Middle East Two killed, 10 injured in Kuwait refinery fire KUWAIT CITY: Two people were killed and 10 others injured after a fire broke out on Friday at a gas liquefaction ... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (January 14, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (January 15, 2022).... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
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 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates Stock market ends flat KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange continued to remain volatile on investor concerns over increasing coronavirus cases... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Stocks PSX holds gong ceremony to mark fifth ETF’s launch KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) held a gong ceremony on Friday to officially mark the launch of JS Momentum... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates BoK’s rates on saving accounts KARACHI: The Bank of Khyber (Conventional Banking) is pleased to announce following rates on saving accounts for 6... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Energy VLSFO drops, 180-cst HSFO premiums hit 3-month high SINGAPORE: Asia’s 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) dropped on Friday, erasing some of this week’s gains,... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Energy US natgas futures drop on less cold forecasts NEW YORK: US natural gas futures dropped about 10% on Thursday, erasing much of Wednesday’s gain, on forecasts for... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Energy Asia’s naphtha crack rises, ARA stocks fall NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha crack rose on Friday after European inventories declined, indicating recovering... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Energy Asia Distillates: Jet fuel cash premiums rise, inter-month spread widens NEW DELHI: Asia’s cash differentials for jet fuel rose on Friday to their highest premiums since Dec. 20, while ... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 135,094 tonnes of cargo comprising 75,631 tonnes of import cargo and 59,463... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (January 14, 2022)... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (January 14, 2022).... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (January 14, 2022). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (January 14, 2022).... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (January 14, 2022).... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
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 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (January 14, 2022).... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (January 14, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (January 14, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (January 14, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 14, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (January 14, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,462.2005... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 14, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 14, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 14, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 14, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 14, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (January 14, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (January 14, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (January 14, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (January 14, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 14, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (January 14, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,212.3946 Bid... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 14, 2022). ========================... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 14, 2022). ========================... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (January 14, 2022).... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
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 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (January ... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Foreign exchange dealers, companies: All transactions to be monitored by FBR Board has included foreign exchange dealers/exchange companies in the list of the businesses that are required to online integrate their businesses Updated 15 Jan, 2022 09:46am
Remittances up 11.3pc in 1HFY22 KARACHI: The workers’ remittances have increased by 11.3 percent to $15.8 billion during the first half of current... Updated 15 Jan, 2022 09:47am
PM to interact with private sector during China visit ISLAMABAD: As Prime Minister Imran Khan is bracing for a three-day official visit to China during the first week of... Updated 15 Jan, 2022 09:45am
‘Citizen-centric’ national security policy launched ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said that after every short time Pakistan has to go to the International... Updated 15 Jan, 2022 09:34am
No E-Form for exports to Afghanistan: Banks stop receiving payments in USD, AED remittance form KARACHI: The local banks have suddenly stopped receiving payments in the form of remittance in USD and AED and... Updated 15 Jan, 2022 09:43am
Forensic audit of ex-CJP’s purported audio tape leak: IHC asks AGP to recommend names of credible firms/companies ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) asked the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) to recommend credible... Updated 15 Jan, 2022 09:44am
SPI down 0.43pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended January 13, 2022 recorded a decrease of 0.43... Updated 15 Jan, 2022 09:32am
World risks more years of high energy prices: IEA PARIS: The world faces more years of high energy prices and emissions unless the electricity sector changes faster... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Kashgar-Islamabad air cargo route inaugurated BEIJING: Pakistan and China launched air cargo service on Kashgar-Islamabad route with successful landing of ... Updated 15 Jan, 2022 09:22am
PM, COAS discuss situation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday met Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa to discuss... Updated 15 Jan, 2022 09:22am
Pakistan says will never abandon Afghan people ISLAMABAD: The Apex Committee has once again expressed concerns over the deteriorating humanitarian situation in... Updated 15 Jan, 2022 09:23am
UN projects 3.9pc growth for Pakistan in 2022 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s GDP growth is projected at 3.9 percent in 2022, driven by private consumption, record high... Updated 15 Jan, 2022 12:30pm
Washington must listen to UN and release Afghan funds: Taliban KABUL: The Taliban on Friday urged Washington to heed a call by the United Nations chief to unlock Afghan funds... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Govt lowers age limit for Covid-19 booster dose ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Friday, approved Covid-19 vaccine booster jabs for the citizens above the age of 18 years as ... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
PML-N terms passage of SBP bill ‘anti-Pakistan’ move ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), on Friday, termed the recently-passed State Bank of Pakistan... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
PTI govt has introduced two key energy reforms: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister of Energy Hammad Azhar on Friday tweeted that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
‘Be afraid’: Ukraine hit by cyberattack, Russia moves more troops KYIV/MOSCOW: Ukraine was hit by a massive cyberattack warning its citizens to “be afraid and expect the worst”,... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Bomb found at Delhi flower market NEW DELHI: Indian bomb disposal experts cordoned off a busy flower market in the capital New Delhi Friday after... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
India defence chief’s pilot ‘disoriented by weather’: inquiry NEW DELHI: A pilot disoriented by a sudden change in weather conditions crashed the helicopter carrying India’s... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Energy Descon successfully completes multiple plant turnarounds in UAE LAHORE: Descon Engineering completes multiple plant turnarounds in oil & gas sector from October-December 2021 ... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Energy NTDC completes 133km 2nd Phase of Neelum-Jhelum transmission line LAHORE: National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has successfully completed and energized the 133 km long... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am
Commodities Gold prices see some fall KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday saw some fall on the local market, traders said. Prices of gold per tola reached... Published 15 Jan, 2022 05:50am