PM assures ‘South Punjab’ of ‘due share’ in budget, job quota BAHAWALPUR: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday said the government of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf was committed to... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Dec 2021 Nepra agrees to raise Discos’ tariff by Rs3.09/unit ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) Tuesday agreed, in principle, to increase... Updated 02 Feb, 2022 09:37am
Sultans beat United by 20 runs KARACHI: The defending champions Multan Sultans Tuesday continued the winning streak, crushing Islamabad United by ... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Passing-out parade of Khasadar men merged into KP police held PESHAWAR: Passing out parade of Khasadar men merged into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Police held on Tuesday, at Fort Slop,... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Remounts, Olympia win openers in Hamdan Aibak Polo Cup 2022 LAHORE: Remounts and Olympia won the opening day matches of the Hamdan Aibak Polo Cup 2022 here at the Lahore Polo... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Kasur district: PTI names new party office-bearers LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Punjab President Shafqat Mahmood on Tuesday announced the new party... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Price hike issue: Shujaat puts his weight behind PM LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain said on Tuesday that internal and external... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rabi season: IRSA to meet today LAHORE: The Indus River System Authority (IRSA) will meet today to get an outlook of water availability during the... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
PML committed to advancing democracy in Pakistan: Moonis LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League (PML) is committed to advancing democracy in Pakistan. Responsive to citizens’ ... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rain, windstorm likely today KARACHI: A light to moderate rain-wind-thunderstorms are expected in upcountry from today (Wednesday) through Feb 3,... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
563 KMC vehicles issued fuel cards KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday said fuel cards have been issued for as many as ... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Engro commits financial assistance to Patients’ Aid Foundation KARACHI: Engro Foundation has committed financial assistance to Patients’ Aid Foundation, JPMC, for the ... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Advisory Council in Pakistan: British Asian Trust appoints Mian Mansha as Chair KARACHI: The British Asian Trust announced the appointment of Mian Mohammad Mansha as the Chair of their Advisory... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Local governments: Economic empowerment a must to run country smoothly: Kamal KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Tuesday said that administrative affairs of the country... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
FCEPL hosts event to honour women farmers ISLAMABAD: FrieslandCampina Engro Pakistan Ltd (FCEPL) hosted an event titled ‘Rural Women Rising’ in honour of... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
AT&C-based loadshedding: Pesco, Qesco, Sepco, Hesco and KE warned of legal proceedings ISLAMABAD: While taking serious notice of consumer complaints regarding (Aggregate, Technical and Commercial)... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
MPBC vice- chairman meets Malaysian CG in Karachi KARACHI: The Malaysia-Pakistan Business Council (MPBC), represented by Usman Ahmed, Vice Chairman of MPBC, Founder... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Martin Dow first company to introduce AI tool ‘MD-AlDer’ in Pakistan KARACHI: The leading pharmaceutical group Martin Dow has achieved another landmark by introducing the Artificial... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Cane Commissioner orders enquiry into non-payment complaints LAHORE: The Cane Commissioner Punjab has ordered an enquiry into the alleged complaints of non-payment of the price... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Dera city mayor’s slot: Candidate may face disqualification for violating code of conduct: CEC ISLAMABAD: The Chief Election Commissioner of Pakistan, Sikander Sultan Raja, on Tuesday, observed that Umar Amin, a... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
ECP disqualifies KP minister for five years ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday disqualified Shah Muhammad, the minister for... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Russia, US set for new call amid burst of Ukraine diplomacy MOSCOW: The top Russian and US diplomats were to speak again Tuesday amid intense efforts by NATO allies to prevent... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Asia Two killed, 38 injured in Myanmar rally attack on coup anniversary YANGON: Two people were killed and 38 injured in a grenade attack on a pro-military rally in eastern Myanmar on... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Russian media delete Navalny content under state pressure? MOSCOW: Several independent news outlets in Russia said Tuesday they had been ordered to delete content related to... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Middle East Israel joins US-led Mideast maritime drill MANAMA: A US-led maritime excercise including 60 nations and organisations has kicked off in and around Gulf waters... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Putin says West ignoring Russian concerns but hopes for ‘solution’ MOSCOW: President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday accused the West of ignoring Moscow’s security concerns and of using... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Asia UN appeals for record $826m in aid for Myanmar GENEVA: The UN appealed Tuesday for $826 million to get humanitarian aid to 6.2 million people in Myanmar in 2022,... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
China Pakistan Economic Corridor: PML-N accuses PM of causing $40bn damage to country ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secretary general Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday accused Prime Minister ... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Qureshi describes Gilani as ‘compromised leader’ ISLAMABAD: Four days after Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi thanked Senate Opposition Leader Yousuf Raza Gilani... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Covid-19: Punjab reports 16 more deaths, 1,894 fresh cases LAHORE: There is no respite in fatalities as well as fresh Covid-19 infections, as out of 23,583 tests conducted... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
FO refutes Indian propaganda about ambassador-designate to Washington ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Tuesday said that the agreement of Pakistan’s ambassador-designate to Washington... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Planned ‘long march’: Bilawal discusses strategy with Makhdoom Mahmood LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto has discussed long march strategy with PPP South Punjab... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Covid-19 vaccination: ‘Massive door-to-door drive launched to administer 35m jabs’ ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan, Tuesday, announced launching a massive door-to-door Covid-19 vaccination ... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Ministry signs MoU with Telenor to pilot ‘Taleemabad’ in 6 schools ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
KATI praises PM for rejecting Ogra’s summary KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) president Salman Aslam has expressed concern that the... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Philip Morris celebrates 10th anniversary of Agricultural Labour Practices Programme KARACHI: Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited (PMPKL), along with Philip Morris International (PMI), celebrated the... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
IPR issues factsheet: Govt’s decision to inject liquidity into economy to boost demand, production lauded LAHORE: A factsheet issued by the Institute for Policy Reforms (IPR) on Tuesday, lauded the decision of the... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (February 1, 2022) and the forecast for Wednesday (February 2, 2022).... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
SC says it’s duty of province to ‘purposefully’ empower LGs ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court held that Article 140A of the Constitution casts a mandatory obligation on the ... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rehman Malik contracts Covid-19, shifted to ICU ISLAMABAD: Former Interior Minister and Pakistan Peoples Party leader Rehman Malik on Tuesday tested positive for... Updated 02 Feb, 2022 01:26pm
Justice Bandial says govts need to take steps aimed at expanding tax base ISLAMABAD: Justice Umar Ata Bandial said the federal and provincial governments need to take steps for increasing... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
CTD arrests ‘TTP terrorist’ in Gwadar GWADAR: Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) personnel on Tuesday conducted an intelligence-based operation in Gwadar... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Khaqan says ‘thieves are conducting accountability of others’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice-president and former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Passage of SBP bill: Sindh CM seeks to defend Gilani absence? ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Tuesday said that like the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader and... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
LG polls in Punjab: ECP directs administration to take early measures ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday directed the Punjab government to take all the... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
SC returns SCBA’s petition against lifetime disqualification of lawmakers ISLAMABAD: The apex court on Tuesday returned the petition of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) against the... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Pakistan, Turkey hold consultation over HLSCC, SEF ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Turkey on Tuesday held consultations over the forthcoming 7th Session of the High-Level... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Muhammad Faisal appointed SSP Operations ISLAMABAD: Chief Commissioner Islamabad on Tuesday appointed Muhammad Faisal as Senior Superintendent of Police ... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Zardari was more transparent than IK “Do you reckon Zardari sahib is losing his political cunning?” “’Nah, it’s like biking – once you learn... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Kharian-Rawalpindi Motorway: Project to be executed on BOT basis under PPP mode ISLAMABAD: Kharian-Rawalpindi Motorway project at the cost of Rs 108.41 billion would be executed on a... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Cabinet approves design, implementation roadmap of CTBCM ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the design and implementation roadmap of Competitive Trading Bilateral... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
‘New’ State Bank of Pakistan The way the State Bank of Pakistan (Amendment) Bill, 2022 (“Bill,” when enacted: “Act”) was railroaded... Updated 02 Feb, 2022 10:31am
Exports: big boost possible The Commerce Minister of Bangladesh (BD) has set his country’s export target for 2022-2025 at $ 80 billion. BD has... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
African Union girds for fight over Israel’s status The African Union appears set for an internal clash over its relationship with Israel at a summit this weekend, a... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Letters Opposition’s majority in Senate has become meaningless In an interesting development, Leader of Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and leader of opposition in the Senate, ... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Stocks TSX rises TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index rose on Tuesday, extending gains from the previous session, as miners found... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Stocks Asian markets rise HONG KONG: Asian markets rose in limited trade Tuesday following another strong lead from Wall Street fuelled by a... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Stocks Japanese shares rise TOKYO: Japanese shares closed higher on Tuesday, driven by tech stocks after a strong Wall Street finish overnight,... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Stocks Indian shares up on spending thrust BENGALURU: India’s benchmark bond yield surged on a selloff that picked pace on Tuesday as the government ... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Stocks European shares rebound from downbeat January LONDON: European shares ended higher on Tuesday, recovering some of January’s steep losses, with Swiss lender UBS... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Stocks Most stock markets end higher; Dubai extends losses DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Tuesday amid strong fundamentals and rising oil prices, while... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Stocks Wall Street eases after two-day surge as Tesla, Microsoft slip NEW YORK: US stocks fell in a volatile session on Tuesday, with Microsoft and Tesla weighing the most as high-valued... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Stocks Mining, bank stocks lift FTSE 100 LONDON: Mining and bank stocks supported London’s FTSE 100 on Tuesday as metal prices and bond yields rose ahead ... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
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 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 1, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 1, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 1, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (February 1, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (February 1, 2022).... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rates Bulls take control of PSX KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on the back of aggressive buying, mainly by local investors coupled with... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Energy Determination of RLNG for KE plant: PD suggests amendments to Second Schedule of PL Ordinance ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division is said to have proposed amendments to the Second Schedule of Petroleum Products... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Energy Gas shortages will be addressed, governor tells industrialists KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail has extended assurance for pursuing issue of gas shortages to the industry of... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Grains Flour prices: PBF urges govt to release wheat stocks KARACHI: Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) vice president Ahmad Jawad has expressed fear that the flour rates are ... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Energy NTDC energizes Phase-I of 500kV Faisalabad west grid station LAHORE: The National Transmission and Despatch Company Limited (NTDC) has energized phase-I of 500kV grid station... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Energy OPEC+ technical committee trims 2022 oil surplus forecast LONDON: The OPEC+ Joint Technical Committee (JTC) expects the overall surplus in 2022 to reach 1.3 million barrels... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Energy Shell re-routes oil supplies after cyberattack on German firm LONDON: Shell said on Tuesday it was re-routing oil supplies to other depots following a cyberattack on two... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Energy Oil dips on potential for faster supply OPEC+ boost NEW YORK: Oil prices slipped on Tuesday from seven-year highs, pressured by speculation that producer group OPEC+... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Energy India to grant additional $2.6bn for solar manufacturing CHENNAI: India will allocate an additional 195 billion rupees ($2.62 billion) to boost investment in solar equipment... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Energy India shows early signs of high coal, LNG, crude prices hurting demand LAUNCESTON, (Australia): One of the key questions for the outlook for energy commodities is how quickly the current... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Energy US natgas marks first monthly gain NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose more than 5 percent on Monday, registering their first monthly gain in four,... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 200,346 tonnes of cargo comprising 136,886 tonnes of import cargo and 63,460... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Commodities ICE canola futures end mixed WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures finished mixed on Monday, as funds rolled their long positions out of the... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (February 01, 2022).... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate picks up Rs 100 amid modest trading activity LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Tuesday increased the spot rate by Rs 100 per... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (February 1, 2022)... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (February 1, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (February 1, 2022).... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (February 1, 2022). ======================== Open Bid... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (February 1, 2022).... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (February 1, 2022).... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
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 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (February 1, 2022).... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (February 1, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 1, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Feb, 2022 04:45am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points