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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... 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
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================================= ... 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
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
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
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
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 Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (January 19, 2022).... 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 BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the 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 Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... 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 EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================== Offer ... 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 GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful 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 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 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 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 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 Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth 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 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 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 MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... 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 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 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 Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates 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 LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (January 19, 2022).... 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
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
EFS: Refinance process digitized KARACHI: In order to facilitate banks and exporters, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has digitized the process of... Updated 20 Jan, 2022 09:51am
Oil market headed for surplus? LONDON: Oil supply will soon overtake demand as some producers are set to pump at or above all-time highs, the... Updated 20 Jan, 2022 09:52am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points