China shrugs off IMF warnings on zero-tolerance Covid approach BEIJING: Beijing shrugged off IMF warnings about the economic impact of its aggressive anti-Covid policy, saying on... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Boeing sinks to loss on $4.5bn charges related to 787 delays NEW YORK: Boeing Co said on Wednesday it incurred $4.5 billion charges in the fourth quarter on its sidelined 787... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
South Asia Mobs burn Indian train carriages in rail jobs protest PATNA, (India): Angry mobs in eastern India set fire to train carriages on Wednesday in protests over access to... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Europe Czechs to donate 4,000 artillery shells to Ukraine PRAGUE: The Czech defence ministry said Wednesday it would donate four thousand artillery shells to Ukraine in the... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
US fighter jets arrive in Estonia for training TALLINN: Six US fighter jets arrived in Estonia on Wednesday to boost the NATO mission there, as tensions in the... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Europe Russia says Washington has replied to Moscow security demands MOSCOW: Russia said on Wednesday that it had received Washington’s response to Moscow’s security demands from US... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Europe Russia says ‘destructive’ sanctions wouldn’t hurt Putin personally MOSCOW/PARIS: Russia warned on Wednesday that imposing sanctions on President Vladimir Putin personally would not... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
WTO lets China impose tariffs on US in Obama-era case BRUSSELS: The World Trade Organization (WTO) authorised China on Wednesday to impose $645 million of compensatory... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
UN chief calls on Taliban to uphold women’s rights UNITED NATIONS, (United States): The Taliban must uphold the fundamental human rights of women and children, the... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Europe UK PM Johnson refuses to resign over lockdown parties LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday rejected opposition calls to resign for attending lockdown... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
More than 30 Panamanians to be tried over Panama Papers scandal PANAMA CITY: Thirty-two Panamanians will be prosecuted for alleged involvement in graft revealed by the so-called... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Europe Ex-Irish soldier justified ‘jihad’ before joining IS DUBLIN: A former Irish army soldier justified jihadist suicide bombings while attending a mosque in Ireland before... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Deepening Use of Digital Data by Pakistan Customs through Digital Transformation TEXT: The objective towards the theme of World Customs Organization (WCO) for the year 2022 - “Scaling up Customs... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Pakistan Customs National Targeting Centre: A National Single Window for Enforcement for all LEAs TEXT: Customs administrations throughout the world have undergone tremendous reforms to match the changing demands ... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
The Integrated Transit Trade Management System - A project of Pakistan Customs under CAREC - RIBS Program TEXT: The Government of Pakistan is currently implementing the Integrated Transit Trade Management System (ITTMS) at... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Anti-smuggling operations in Balochistan TEXT: Balochistan is one of the largest province of Pakistan in terms of area covering 347,190 km area whereas it is... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
‘Scaling Up Customs Digital Transformation by Embracing a Data Culture and Building a Data Ecosystem’ TEXT: We are living in the age of information technology. This has led to the digital transformation affecting every... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Customs Post-Clearance Audit TEXT: As we celebrate International Customs Day 2022, a day dedicated to the theme of “Scaling up Custom Digital... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Compliance Risk Management System (CRMS) transforming trade facilitation and customs controls TEXT: Director, Directorate General of Risk Management System (RMS) Without digital... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Regional connectivity through Transit Trade Director, Directorate General of Transit Trade, Karachi TEXT: In the aftermath of the Second World War the world... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Pakistan Customs: the Rocky Road to Digitalization Success TEXT: Collector of Customs (Appeals), Karachi In the past Bill of Entry was a famous document among importers and... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
International Customs Day 2022 Messages from Arshad Khurshid General Secretary (2021-2022) Karachi Customs Agents Association TEXT: Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) wishes the Customs community worldwide a cheerful International... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
International Customs Day 2022 Messages from Saif Ullah Khan (President 2021-2022) Karachi Customs Agents Association TEXT: The world customs community is celebrating International Customs Day on 26th January 2022 across the globe.... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
International Customs Day 2022 Messages from Syed Muhammad Tariq Huda Member Customs (Operations) TEXT: Pakistan Customs is celebrating the International Customs day in unison with the World Customs Organization... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
International Customs Day 2022 Messages from Dr. Kunio Mikuriya WCO Secretary General TEXT: Traditionally, every year, the Customs community comes together on 26 January to mark International Customs... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
International Customs Day 2022 Messages from Dr. Muhammad Ashfaq Ahmed Chairman FBR TEXT: It is a matter of immense pleasure for me to join Pakistan Customs in celebration of the International Customs... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
International Customs Day 2022 Messages from Shaukat Tarin Federal Minister for Finance TEXT: On the occasion of International Customs Day, 2022, I felicitate Pakistan Customs on joining the Customs... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
International Customs Day 2022 Messages from Imran Khan Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: I am pleased to know that International Customs Day 2022 is being commemorated. On this occasion, I ... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
International Customs Day 2022 Messages from Dr. Arif Alvi President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: Pakistan Customs is celebrating International Customs Day on 26th January under the auspices of the World... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
A journey from powerhouse to powerhouse express - a trusted name in electrical, lighting, and audio-video automation building solutions TEXT: Powerhouse (Pvt.) Ltd. is one of Pakistan's leading electrical, lighting, and audio-video automation solution... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Pierlite - A world-class Australian lighting manufacturer TEXT: Pierlite is a world-class Australian lighting manufacturer. With modest beginnings in the 1930s, PIERLITE... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
‘CLIPSAL’ – A leader in Electrical Innovation for over a 100 Years TEXT: Clipsal by Schneider Electric is world-famous as Australia’s brand of electrical accessories and is a market... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
How IDP is transforming landscape of international education in Pakistan TEXT: I am extremely pleased to pass on my best wishes on behalf of IDP’s global network on this auspicious... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Ausatralia Day: Messages from Bryce Hutchesson Australia’s Chargé d’Affaires to Pakistan TEXT: On this Australia Day – when Australians celebrate their nation, its achievements and its diverse... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
PM urged to help country avert ‘economic collapse’ ISLAMABAD: President Federation of Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo has... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Alvi speaks to martyrs’ families on phone ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi, Wednesday, telephoned the family of a policeman who was martyred in G-8, Islamabad... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
NAB recovered Rs821.57bn by Oct 21, PAC told ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday examined the appropriation accounts for the year 2018-19... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Overseas Pakistanis: PM to address ‘first-ever’ public gathering on March 13 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will address a three-day first-ever public gathering being organized for... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
KCR Project: P3A Board approves proposal/transaction structure ISLAMABAD: Public-Private Partnership Authority (P3A) Board approved the project proposal/transaction structure for... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Cabinet approves amendments to FM&PPAO regulations ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has approved amendments in Financial Management and Powers of Principal Accounting... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Private sector being mobilised to promote tourism: SACM LAHORE: Expressing resolve to promote tourism, Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Information and... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
CPLC to become more effective, says Wahab KARACHI: Administrator Karachi and the Sindh government Spokesman Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday said that Citizens... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Azerbaijan envoy seeks to draw businesspeople’s attention to AFEZ KARACHI: The Ambassador of Azerbaijan Khazar Farhadov, while highlighting the potential, opportunities and ... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
APNS’s condolence KARACHI: “Sarmad Ali, President and Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
‘Choti Khushi Immunisation Incentive Support Programme’ launched KARACHI: The Sindh Health Minister Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho inaugurated the “Choti Khushi” Immunisation Incentive... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Railways to be transformed into profitable entity in 6 months: minister KARACHI: Federal Minister for Railways Azam Khan Sawati on Monday said that Pakistan Railways will become a... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Rizwan to teach ‘master class’ course on Abwaab KARACHI: Pakistan cricket team’s talismanic wicketkeeper batsman and one of the nation’s most loved cricketers,... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Governor urges customs to resolve litigation issues, ‘release’ containers KARACHI: Governor Sindh Imran Ismail on Wednesday urged the Pakistan Customs to resolve litigation issues and ... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
All set for HBL PSL-7 today LAHORE: The stage is set for the seventh edition of HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL), which will get underway at the... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Sustainable Development Goals: Qureshi for building partnership between public, private sectors ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has called for building partnership between the public and private... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Islamabad LG Ordinance, 2021: IHC issues notices to federation ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices to the federation regarding Islamabad Local Government... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Amnesty scheme: SC dismisses Lahore IR Commissioner’s appeal against LHC verdict ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court held that amnesty notification being beneficial subordinate legislation must be viewed... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Ongoing projects: govt urged to award contractors one-time escalation LAHORE: The Constructors Association of Pakistan (CAP) has called upon the government to award public sector... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
PM wishes Mahathir speedy recovery ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday prayed for the speedy recovery of former Malaysian Prime Minister... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Panel passes National Metrological Institute Bill, 2022 ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday unanimously passed the National Metrological Institute Bill, 2022. ... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Strategic reserves of wheat: Ministry directed to formulate strategy ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has asked the Ministry of National Food Security and Research (NFS&R)... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Covid-19 continues to pose economic challenges: ADB ISLAMABAD: The Covid-19 pandemic continues to pose a major health care and economic challenge to Pakistan, says the... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Hascol case: NBP says continues to support FIA inquiry KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) Wednesday said it continues to support FIA’s inquiry related to Hascol... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
US House speaker Pelosi’s stock trades attract growing following online NEW YORK: A year since a Reddit-driven retail trading frenzy rocked the markets and created the ‘meme stock’... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Paragon Constructors chooses SAP as digital partner KARACHI: One of the largest construction groups of Pakistan, Paragon Constructors (Private) Limited, has chosen SAP,... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
CAA tightens Covid-19 curbs at airports KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) on Wednesday imposed additional restrictions at the country’s... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Official estimates KWSB service improvement project cost at $1.6bn KARACHI: Engineer Salahuddin Ahmed, Project Director, Karachi Water and Sewerage Board, Wednesday said that the ... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
2022 theme highlights the pragmatic approach & positive role played by Pakistan Customs TEXT: Being an export oriented company, Alkaram Textile Mills heavily relies on an invaluable role played by Customs... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
International Customs Day 2022 The International Customs Day is celebrated every year on January 26th, Being a signatory of WCO, Pakistan Customs... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Customs interventions to curb under-invoicing TEXT: The shift in international definition of custom value from the "Brussels Definition of Value (BDV)" to the... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Trade Information Portal of Pakistan TEXT: A number of countries have introduced or are considering the introduction of a trade information portal as a... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (January 26, 2022) and the forecast for Thursday (January 27, 2022).... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
PDM will certainly face ‘political’ defeat: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Wednesday asked the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) to come to... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Pakistan reaffirms its support to Kashmiris ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reaffirmed its solidarity with the people of Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir ... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Shehbaz steps up criticism of PM over Transparency International’s report LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President Shehbaz Sharif has said that record breaking corruption took... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Covid-19: ministry says 52pc of population vaccinated ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations has claimed that Pakistan has successfully... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Murree tragedy: NA panel finally takes up matter ISLAMABAD: Nearly three weeks after the Murree tragedy, the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Climate... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Difference between perception and reality “Hmmmm…” “Really? That’s it?” “All I can say is that theories are dated, they can be right one ... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
When the emperor has no clothes I remember once being lucky enough to squeeze into a talk, midway or thereabout, in Dubai by the late great Middle... Updated 27 Jan, 2022 10:49pm
Revisiting the supply chain Covid-19 has upended the supply chain! Time for a revisit. In the 1960s, it was called the “Purchase... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Germany weighs ban on Telegram, tool of conspiracy theorists The German government is considering a ban on encrypted messaging app Telegram after it was repeatedly used as a... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Investors worry about hawkish Fed hurting growth Laser-focused on how aggressive the Federal Reserve will be in tightening policy, some US investors and strategists... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Letters Urgent energy issues—II It is really unfortunate that we had an opportunity to follow the worldwide accepted building codes, with a huge... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
TI’s report: a perspective You corrupt! He is corrupt! They corrupt! No, it was them in the previous term. Maybe its judiciary, it must be the... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Stocks Asian FX, shares steady as investors brace for Fed policy outcome BENGALURU: Stocks and currencies in emerging Asian markets struggled to find direction on Wednesday ahead of the ... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei falls as tech shares weaken ahead of Fed’s policy update TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei index ended lower on Wednesday, dragged down by technology heavyweights after their U.S.... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Stocks Most major Gulf markets up, strong bank earnings boost Dubai DUBAI: Most major gulf index ended higher on Wednesday, with the Saudi market extending gains on the back of a ... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Stocks Commodity, bank stocks lead FTSE 100 higher; Playtech drops LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 rose on Wednesday with heavyweight mining, energy and banking shares leading gains ... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Stocks Hong Kong shares end marginally higher HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares ended higher on Wednesday, with gains in financial firms and tech names offset by losses... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Stocks Wall St surges ahead of Fed policy decision; Microsoft shines NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes climbed on Wednesday after two turbulent sessions and ahead of the outcome of... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
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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 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 26, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
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Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (January 26, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (January 26, 2022).... Published 27 Jan, 2022 04:05am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points