Europe Johnson faces demands to resign LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday dismissed calls to resign from opponents and some of his... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
World India fuel price freeze eases inflation pressure, boosts Modi election hopes? NEW DELHI: A fuel price freeze by India’s oil companies as the global crude market surges could dampen ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
World Czechs scrap plan for mandatory Covid vaccines PRAGUE: Czech Prime Minister Petr Fiala on Wednesday said the government was scrapping plans for obligatory Covid-19... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Europe Turkey restarts ruptured Iraq oil link ISTANBUL: Turkey’s state oil operator said on Wednesday it had resumed crude flows through a ruptured pipeline... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
World Indonesian militant jailed for 15 years over 2002 Bali bombings JAKARTA: An Indonesian court sentenced an Al-Qaeda-linked Islamist militant to 15 years in prison on Wednesday for... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
World Blinken in Kyiv urges Putin to choose ‘peaceful path’ on Ukraine KYIV: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Wednesday urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to choose the... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
World University of Michigan to pay $490m to victims of sexual abuse WASHINGTON: The University of Michigan has agreed to a $490 million settlement with hundreds of students and ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
World Airlines disrupted worldwide by US 5G ‘nightmare’ NEW YORK: Global airlines cancelled or rejigged dozens of flights as the on-off rollout of 5G mobile in the United... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Technology META officials meet KP minister KARACHI: A meeting with META (previously known as Facebook) officials and Minister for Science, Technology and IT... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Technology Starlink barred from charging advance money from Pakistani users ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has stopped satellite broadband provider, Starlink, from... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
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 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (January 19, 2022) and the forecast for Thursday (January 20, 2022).... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan ‘Mini-budget’: concern voiced over ‘unnecessary’ amendments RAWALPINDI: “The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has introduced a number of unnecessary amendments in the Finance... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Saqib Nisar visits CP&WB LAHORE: Former chief justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar visited the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Stocks Wall St rises on earnings boost; Big Tech bounces back NEW YORK: US stock indexes rose on Wednesday after upbeat results from a host of companies partially offset a wobbly... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Stocks Indian shares drop to over one-week lows on tech slump BENGALURU: Indian shares closed at their lowest in more than a week on Wednesday as rising bond yields globally... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Aslam Ramay takes charge as Director Revenue OPC LAHORE: Mohammad Aslam Ramay took over the charge of Director Revenue in Overseas Pakistanis Commission Punjab and... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Local PTI, PML-N leaders join PML-Q LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Multan leader Shaukat Ali Qureshi and PML-N senior Dr Matin Ahmed called on... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Azhar lauds WB’s support to energy sector reforms ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar received the World Bank’s Country Director for Pakistan, Najy... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan ‘South Punjab’ province bill: Qureshi seeks opposition parties’ support ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has invited all opposition political parties to reach consensus on... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Sports Sania Mirza to quit tennis this year NEW DELHI: Indian former doubles world number one Sania Mirza said Wednesday she will retire from tennis at the end... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Section 21(h) of NAO, 1999: IHC turns down plea challenging vires ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, turned down a petition challenging the vires of section 21(h)... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
MENA UAE looks to attract expats with new labour laws KARACHI: As the UAE revamps its regulations to remain attractive to businesses and expats – for instance, it is... Updated 20 Jan, 2022 06:26pm
Pakistan Rental Power Projects: NAB submits reply against acquittal pleas of accused ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) submitted its reply with respect to acquittal applications filed... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Adamjee Life Assurance joins hands with Indus Hospital KARACHI: As a gesture of continued support towards the Health Care sector of the country and towards the Indus... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Opinion Spirit of Riyasat-i-Madina: Transforming Pakistan The rise and fall of nations are different from the rise and fall of civilizations. Nations can be raided, redrawn ... Updated 20 Jan, 2022 10:26am
Letters The SBP bill and opposition parties Successive governments have always supported the ideal of granting State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) the independence and... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Opinion Economic woes put Khan’s future in doubt Housewife Maira Tayyab has considered begging for money to feed her family in inflation-hit country, while shop ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Opinion Border control and management by leveraging technologies — II Below herewith are proffered some generic and specific policy measures. Mostly, policy recommendations tend to be... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Opinion Cozying up to Comrade Putin? Prime Minister Imran Khan should be careful, as he cozies up to Russian President Vladimir Putin, that he doesn’t... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan More rains, snowfall likely: Met Office KARACHI: A fresh weather system is expected with more rains and snow across the upcountry from Friday, the Met ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan EPTL bags first ‘Nepra CSR Award’ KARACHI: Engro Powergen Thar Limited (EPTL) has been awarded by National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA)... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Blitz responds to PCB’s claim KARACHI: Blitz has responded to the PCB’s claim by insisting that legal proceedings have not ended. Blitz’s... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan KTBA concerned over ‘anomalies’ in SSTR KARACHI: Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) on Wednesday said that Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has uploaded ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan New-era technology: Senate panel for ‘transformation’ of state media organizations ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting Wednesday emphasized on the transformation... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Many cases: FTO opts for informal resolution of complaints ISLAMABAD: In order to facilitate the taxpayers and expeditiously resolve the complaints, the Federal Tax Ombudsman... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Sell-off programme: PC team told to proactively expedite transactions ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Minister Mohammed-mian Soomro Wednesday chaired a comprehensive review meeting regarding ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan No-confidence move against PM: PPP ready to cooperate with PDM: Kaira LAHORE: Qamar Zaman Kaira has said that the PPP was ready to extend cooperation to the Pakistan Democratic Movement... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Deal with taxpayers fairly, SC tells FBR ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to act fairly in dealing with the taxpayers ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Qureshi discusses trade ties with Indonesian FM ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and his Indonesian counterpart Indonesia Retno LP Marsudi,... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan War crimes in IIOJK: UK urged to nab Indian army chief, home minister LONDON: A London-based law firm has filed an application with the British police seeking the arrest of India’s ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan OGDCL donates 45-seat bus to Girls’ College Karak ISLAMABAD: Oil & Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) a leader E&P company in Petroleum Sector in ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Opinion PARTLY FACETIOUS: Even Zardari sahib supports the system “Pakistani airwaves have gone into an overdrive extolling the virtues of a presidential system over a ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Woman sentenced to death for ‘blasphemous’ WhatsApp status ISLAMABAD: A Muslim woman was sentenced to death on Wednesday after being convicted of sending a blasphemous text... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Sports HBL-PSL-2022: NCOC allows 25pc crowd for Karachi-leg matches LAHORE: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has approved 25 percent crowd attendance for the... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Govt fails to ensure quorum in NA; sitting adjourned ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday failed to ensure quorum in the National Assembly for the third straight day,... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Zardari, Fazl agree to meet ‘soon’ ISLAMABAD: A telephonic contact was held between former president and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Co-chairman Asif... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan UAE envoy, Qureshi discuss Houthi attack on Abu Dhabi ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi, Wednesday,... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Contempt case: Ex-CJ objects to AGP’s appointment as prosecutor ISLAMABAD: Former chief judge of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Rana Shamim, Wednesday, moved an application before the... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Barring civil servants from holding dual nationality: Senate body to hold ‘thorough’ debate on bill ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat decided on Wednesday to hold a ‘thorough debate’ on ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Buzdar, minister discuss planned LB polls LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Local Government Mian Mahmood-ul-Rasheed discussed holding of Local Bodies elections... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Punjab to hold LG polls on May 15: minister LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Local Government Mian Mahmood ur Rahseed on Wednesday said that the local government... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Pakistan Classes up to grade-VI: Punjab govt decides to restrict attendance in schools to 50pc LAHORE: While there is no let up in the spread of Covid-19, the Punjab government in pursuance of directions of the... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (January... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
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 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (January 19, 2022).... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ========================... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ========================... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,204.0991... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ==================================== ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (January 19, 2022).... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
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 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (January 19, 2022).... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (January 19, 2022).... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================== Open ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (January 19, 2022).... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================================= ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (January 19, 2022)... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Stocks FTSE 100 jumps on mining, consumer staples • Burberry expects annual profit to beat expectations • Pearson raises full-year operating profit forecasts... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Stocks Luxury goods, mining gains help European shares regain lost ground PARIS: European shares ended higher on Wednesday as positive earnings from the luxury goods sector and strong... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Stocks Nikkei falls to 5-month low dragged down by Toyota, Sony TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei index fell to a five-month low on Wednesday, dragged down by Sony Group and Toyota Motor,... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Stocks Abu Dhabi leads most Gulf markets higher DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday, supported by strong oil prices, with the Abu Dhabi... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Energy Naphtha crack gains NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha refining profit margin gained on Wednesday, snapping a two-day losing streak, as... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Energy Asia Distillates: Gasoil cash premiums drop NEW DELHI: Asia’s cash premiums for 10 ppm gasoil dropped on Wednesday, snapping a four-day rally, after a spike ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 168,136 tonnes of cargo comprising 119,851 tonnes of import cargo and 48,285 ... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Rates PSX continues to bleed KARACHI: A bloodbath session was witnessed on Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday due to alarming Covid-19 cases and... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Life & Style AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Thursday, January 20, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 SAWAL HAI PAKISTAN KA 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 SAWAL HAI... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Taxes Tobacco products: tax stamps/UIMs made mandatory ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed the cigarette manufactures not to remove tobacco products... Published 20 Jan, 2022 04:21am
Tax exemptions, revenue loss, tax expenditure: FBR uses data of more than 80 entities for calculation