Quetta Gladiators beat Lahore Qalandars by 7 wickets KARACHI: Quetta Gladiators defeated Lahore Qalandars by 7 wickets in the final match of the first phase of HBL-PSL 7... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
PSL matches: NCOC allows only fully vaccinated spectators ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to allow fully Covid-19 vaccinated spectators to watch the second phase of the... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
HBL-PSL-7: All set for 2nd phase of event in Lahore LAHORE: All is set for the IInd phase of HBL-Pakistan Super League 2022, as teams participating in the event have... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
PKI to launch protest demonstration against govt LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) is going to launch a series of protest demonstration with the slogan... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Speaker for promoting trade with neighbouring countries ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has emphasized promoting trade and connectivity with neighboring... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Spekit raises $45m to reinvent training for remote teams KARACHI: Spekit, the brainchild of Pakistani powerhouse Zari Zahra and cofounder, Melanie Fellay, has announced... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Ogra: public hearing attracts large number of people ISLAMABAD: On Monday, the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) public hearing was attended by more than 250... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
CM announces to establish two tehsils in Naushki QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo has announced to set up two tehsils and a sub-tehsil in... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Turning Lahore into ‘smart city’: PSCA integrates PPIC3 with 300 CCTV cameras of PMTA LAHORE: In an effort to turn Lahore into a ‘smart city’, the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) has integrated... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
JI urges govt to address deprivations of people of Balochistan LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said the government must address the deprivations of the people of... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Islamabad: Bukhari fine-tunes planned Feb 27 protest ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Secretary General Syed Nayyar Hussain Bukhari said that the venue should... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
First UAE National Council delegation visits Israeli parliament OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Three members of the United Arab Emirates’ Federal National Council visited Israel’s... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Another IIOJ&K journalist faces police ire for social media posts OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: An Indian court on Monday gave a Kashmir freelance journalist two days to appear before it over a... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Money & Banking Western Union to stop money transfers within Russia from April 1 MOSCOW: Western Union Co will stop internal money transfers within Russia from April 1, the world’s largest money... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
South Asia Protests over classroom hijab ban grow in India UDUPI, (India): A ban on Islamic headscarves at schools has prompted an outcry among Muslims in southern India, with... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
US weighs Chevron request to take Venezuela oil for debt payments WASHINGTON: The Biden administration is considering a Chevron Corp proposal to allow the US oil major to accept and... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Russia plays down hope of breakthrough ahead of Macron-Putin talks MOSCOW: Russia played down hopes of a swift breakthrough in the Ukraine crisis on Monday from talks with French... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Iran stores more oil on tankers as nuclear talks with US enter final stage LONDON: Iran, which has the world’s fourth-largest oil reserves, could quickly export millions of barrels of crude... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Asia China locks down city of 3.5m near Vietnam border BEIJING: A Chinese city of 3.5 million near the border with Vietnam was on lockdown Monday after more than 70... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Economic revival: WHO, Commonwealth make jabs plea for small states GENEVA: The World Health Organization and the Commonwealth of Nations issued a joint plea Monday for vulnerable ... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Europe Separatist leader says full-scale war in east Ukraine could break out DONETSK, (Ukraine): A Russian-backed separatist leader in eastern Ukraine said on Monday that full-scale war could... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Punjab IGP for expediting IBOs in Lahore LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Rao Sardar Ali Khan has directed all the senior officers to ... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Zardari, Shujaat take stock of situation LAHORE: Pakistan People’s Party co-chairman and former president Asif Ali Zardari visited the Gulberg residence of... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Soil, groundwater salinity in Sindh: MoU signed to launch research project HYDERABAD: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed among Sindh Agriculture University (SAU), Mehran ... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
LHC dismisses petition against PUBG LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday dismissed for non-prosecution a petition seeking ban on online game PUBG in... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Ramzan Sugar Mills reference: AC adjourns hearing till 15th LAHORE: An accountability court on Monday adjourned to February 15 the hearing in Ramzan Sugar Mills reference as a... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Ambassador of Japan meets Omar Ayub ISLAMABAD: The Ambassador of Japan to Pakistan Mitsuhiro Wada called on the Federal Minister for Economic Affairs... Updated 08 Feb, 2022 02:22pm
Illegal allotment of amenity plots’ case: NAB responds to acquittal pleas of two accused ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB), on Monday, submitted its reply before the Accountability Court... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
PML-N CEC holds virtual session: Maryam steps up criticism of govt LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif said on Monday that there is... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Tarin vows all-out support to disabled persons ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin said Monday that the government was aware of the... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
‘Muft Mornings’ Ufone 4G offers unlimited data every day ISLAMABAD: Pakistani telecom company, Ufone 4G is offering unlimited free internet every day to help customers... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Hysab Kytab’s PFM now available on Temenos Exchange KARACHI: Hysab Kytab, leading provider of financial management solutions, has announced that Hysab Kytab’s White... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Women’s financial inclusion has emerged as priority for MMBL ISLAMABAD: Women make up almost half of Pakistan’s total population, but their contribution to measured economic... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Pakistan, China agree to promote high-quality science, technical exchanges ISLAMABAD: The Special Technology Zones Authority (STZA) of Pakistan and the Zhongguancun Belt And Road Industrial... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (February 7, 2022) and the forecast for Tuesday (February 8, 2022).... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
PM will lead PTI’s ‘mass contact’ campaign: Farrukh ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) decided on Monday to launch a mass contact campaign to mobilise... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
National, provincial assemblies: SC dismisses plea seeking increase in minorities’ seats ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has dismissed a petition seeking increase in number of minorities’ reserved seats in... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Candidate for DI Khan mayorship disqualified ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has disqualified Umar Amin Gandapur, the mayoral candidate for Dera... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Country facing deteriorating economy: Shehbaz LAHORE: Expressing concern over soaring inflation and deteriorating economy, Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
KSA interior minister received by Rashid ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia Interior Minister Prince Ahmed bin Abdulaziz Al Saud bin Naif on Monday arrived in Islamabad... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Qureshi steps up criticism of PML-N, PPP ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said that the opposition’s long-march is a “political... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Saudi minister meets President ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) have reiterated the importance of further strengthening ... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Peace, security: PM acknowledges endeavours of KSA ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan received His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef bin Abdulaziz ... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Qureshi says PM to visit Russia later this month ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi confirmed on Monday that Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit ... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
PM condoles death ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday extended condolence to Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani over the death... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: IK during his cricketing days was a different IK “The send-off given to Lata Mangeshkar, India’s nightingale, was one of a kind.” “Indeed, it brought Hindus... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Governor lays foundation stone of medical university in Namangan LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar Monday laid the foundation stone of the first medical university, ... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Paint co faces CCP action against anti-Covid claim ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has decided to initiate proceedings against a paint company,... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Plea against Islamabad LG ordinance: IHC adjourns hearing ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, adjourned the hearing in a petition challenging the Islamabad... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Mild rain likely in Punjab today LAHORE: Another spell of westerly wind would bring mild range rain today in the province of Punjab, said Pakistan... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Punjab reports 10 more Covid-19 deaths LAHORE: With 10 more Covid-19 deaths, 1,052 more people tested positive for the virus in Punjab during the last 24... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Buzdar discusses party affairs, other matters LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar chaired a consultative meeting, here on Monday, which reviewed... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Rebasing of national accounts: WB reviews methodology, say PBS officials ISLAMABAD: The World Bank experts reviewed the methodology of rebasing of national accounts through remote... Updated 08 Feb, 2022 11:19am
Two security officials wounded in Quetta blast QUETTA: Two security officials on Monday got hurt in an explosion on Sariab Road near Wali Jet in Quetta. According... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Sindh: light rain expected today KARACHI: The city is expected to receive a light rain today (Tuesday), the Met Office said on Monday. Other... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
FPCCI not satisfied with SBP’s handling of auction for T-bills KARACHI: President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), Mian Nasser Hyatt Maggo has... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Sindh launches drive against vehicle tax evaders KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Excise, Taxation and Narcotics Mukesh Kumar Chawla has requested the owners of tax... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Commissioner Hyderabad says issues facing traders will be resolved HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Nadeem-ur-Rehman Memon said to traders that together we will work for... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Educational institutions: Kamal speaks about negative aspects of 18th amendment KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Monday said that the provincial governments have... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Philip Morris collaborates with NICK to launch ‘open innovation’ programme KARACHI: Philip Morris (Pakistan) Limited (PMPKL), in collaboration with National Incubation Center Karachi (NICK)... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
KCCI says it’s concerned at ‘rise’ in street crimes KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Muhammad Idrees, while expressing deep concerns... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
GDP growth rate in 2020-21 The PBS has released the revised estimate of the GDP growth rate for 2020-21. It has increased to 5.57 percent from... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Security insecure Even a casual glance at the instances of attacks on the security forces in the country would indicate that a... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
ECB’s Kazaks says July rate hike is unlikely The European Central Bank could end its stimulus programme earlier than planned but it is unlikely to raise its main... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Letters Lata and Rafi Lata Mangeshkar was a legend. Born nine decades ago she took to singing at a very young age. In her career spanning... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Tail-end of IMF programme: some likely scenarios With the successful sixth review board meeting of the IMF held on Feb 2, the uncertainty surrounding it has ended ... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Stocks TSX rally TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index rose on Monday, extending gains from the prior session, as strength in the... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Stocks Hong Kong shares close flat HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares finished unchanged on Monday, as gains in energy and financial stocks offset losses in... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Stocks China stocks end higher SHANGHAI: China stocks closed up on Monday, as markets played catch-up with last week’s gains in global equities... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Stocks Indian shares mark worst day BENGALURU: Indian shares recorded their worst session in two weeks on Monday, dragged by private-sector lenders and... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Stocks European stocks stage cautious rebound on miners, positive earnings LONDON: European shares rose on Monday after five straight weeks of declines as gains in mining stocks and positive... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Stocks Gulf markets mixed, Egypt sheds over 1pc DUBAI: Middle Eastern stock markets were mixed on Monday, as oil prices dipped, with Egypt’s blue-chip index... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq rise after turbulent week; Peloton surges NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq rose on Monday after a week of choppy trading spurred on by mixed quarterly... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Stocks FTSE 100 extends gains LONDON: Britain’s main equity index rose on Monday, led by banking stocks as investors continued to bet on rising... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
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 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (February 7, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (February 7, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,218.3387 Bid... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (February 7, 2022). ========================... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (February 7, 2022). ========================... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (February 7, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (February 7, 2022).... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Rates PSX: profit-taking sets in KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday opened on a positive note and remained in green for most part of the day... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Energy 218 co-generation units: PD finalises proposal for conducting efficiency audit ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has finalised a proposal to conduct efficiency audit of 218 co-generation units... Updated 08 Feb, 2022 11:11am
Energy EU, US pledge gas cooperation as tensions rise over Ukraine WASHINGTON/ BRUSSELS: The United States and the European Union pledged on Monday to work to ensure gas supplies can... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Energy Oil falls on positive signals from US-Iran talks NEW YORK: Oil prices fell from seven-year highs on Monday as concerns over tight supply were offset by signs of... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Energy Spanish oil major Repsol looking to sell parts of its Canadian assets BENGALURU: Spanish oil major Repsol SA is considering putting some of its Canadian assets for sale later this year ... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Grains Palm ends lower on weaker rival oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures pulled back from a record high to end lower on Monday, pressured by rival oils... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Grains Paris wheat rises from four-month low, USDA forecasts awaited HAMBURG: European wheat futures edged higher on Monday as the market recovered from last week’s four-month low ... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Grains Raw sugar prices weaken as fund appetite wanes LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE were weaker on Monday, drifting towards a recent three-and-a-half-week low, while... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Grains Soybeans rally on S American dryness, export enthusiasm CHICAGO: Chicago soybean futures on Monday rose to new eight-month highs, underpinned by concerns over possible... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Energy Asia’s naphtha margin climbs NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha crack extended gains on Monday after posting a profit of nearly 16% last week and as a... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 15.732... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Energy VLSFO crack pulls back from 2-year high SINGAPORE: Asia’s 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) front-month crack slipped on Monday, giving up some of ... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Commodities Funds’ bullish soybean bets finally match last year as futures ignite FORT COLLINS, (Colo.): Speculators’ energy for soybeans was critically lacking following the US harvest, but... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 246,746 tonnes of cargo comprising 174,067 tonnes of import cargo and 72,679... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Commodities Russian wheat falls MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices fell for a fourth consecutive week last week, in line with global benchmarks,... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (February 7, 2022).... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am
Cotton & Textile Upward trend on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Monday increased the spot rate by Rs 200... Published 08 Feb, 2022 06:10am