Successful completion of PSL in Karachi: PCB praises spectators, forces, administrations LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has expressed gratitude to the spectators, armed forces, police as well as the... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Europe UK PM Johnson reshuffles team LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, fighting for his political survival, reshuffled some ministers in his... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Macron calls for calm to resolve Ukraine crisis KYIV: French President Emmanuel Macron, the first leader of a major Western power to meet Vladimir Putin since ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
At UN, Russia, China call out ‘unilateral’ sanctions UNITED NATIONS: Russia, facing the threat of Western penalties over Ukraine, and China on Monday spoke out against... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
South Asia 49 convicted in India over deadly 2008 bomb attacks AHMEDABAD: India convicted 49 people Tuesday over a 2008 attack in the western city of Ahmedabad that left dozens... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Middle East Israel troops kill three Palestinians in West Bank raid NABLUS, (Palestinian Territories): Three Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces in the occupied West Bank city ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
South Asia ‘Nightingale of India’ legacy lives on at superfan’s museum MEERUT, (India): Beloved Bollywood superstar Lata Mangeshkar’s legacy has been kept alive at a home museum in ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Money & Banking Meezan Bank, PKIC-led sukuk transaction gets two prestigious awards KARACHI: Meezan Bank and Pakistan Kuwait Investment Company (Pvt) Limited-led Long Term Sukuk transaction, ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
IHC seeks report on human rights abuses in prisons ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, sought a report on human rights abuses in prisons and expressed... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
CEO Total Parco Petroleum visits Saffron filling station FAISALABAD: Mehmet Celepoglu, Chief Executive Officer of Total Parco Petroleum, visited Saffron Filling Station,... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
HSP Mianwali: NRTC gets contract to install ‘security surveillance’ project LAHORE: The Punjab Prisons Department has awarded Rs369 million worth contract to the National Radio and... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
CCP, PICG ink MoU to strengthen corporate governance ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and the Pakistan Institute of Corporate Governance (PICG)... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
IAP observes ‘Insurance Week’ KARACHI: Insurance Association of Pakistan (IAP) has observed ‘Insurance Week’ to raise awareness of insurance ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
PPDWP approves six development schemes LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved six development schemes of various sectors with an... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
NA panel grills Pesco officials ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly panel on Tuesday grilled the officials of Peshawar Electric Supply Company (Pesco) ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Commodities Brazil’s growers face weed-killer shortage SAO PAULO: Brazilian groups representing grain growers are complaining about a shortage of the herbicide Atrazine... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
PCJCCI for regional connectivity to create ‘Information Silk Road’ LAHORE: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has urged the government to take a lead in... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
SACM speaks about govt’s approach to media freedom LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab on Information Hasaan Khawar has said that the Punjab government... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Business-friendly environment: Buzdar says Punjab has set an example LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Tuesday that that full support has been extended by the... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Purpose of IMF programme is to promote macroeconomic stability in Pakistan: Ruiz LAHORE: “The purpose of the IMF programme is to promote macro-economic stability in Pakistan. The fiscal policy ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (February 8, 2022) and the forecast for Wednesday (February 9, 2022).... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
PML-Q not quitting govt, says Elahi LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly and Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) senior leader Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
PPP’s ‘long march’ to help oust PTI govt: Marri ISLAMABAD: Central Information Secretary Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarian (PPP-P) and member of the ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Steps taken to promote professional, skill-based education: President ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that steps are being taken to promote professional and skill-based... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Faisal Vawda case: ECP to announce its verdict today ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is going to announce its reserved verdict today in a case... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
NA body approves ‘Federal Government Properties Management Authority Bill, 2021’ ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Finance approved proposed Federal Government... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Covid-related needs: Ministry seeks Rs1bn supplementary grant for Army ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has sought formal approval of supplementary grant of Rs 1 billion for Pak... Updated 09 Feb, 2022 11:29am
Karachi: power supply affected by rain KARACHI: As Karachi received sporadic burst of rain coupled with winds on Tuesday, areas with high incidence of ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
SC to hear plea for disqualification of Dar ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) will hear a petition for the disqualification of former finance... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Section 239 (1) of Election Act: SC asks ECP to frame regulations ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to frame regulations as per Section... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Postponement of LG polls in KP: ECP requests SC for an early hearing of appeal filed by it ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) requested the apex court for early hearing of its appeal ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
German ambassador meets Maryam LAHORE: German Ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Schlagheck called on PML-N vice-president Maryam Nawaz Sharif at her... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
PPP leader optimistic about Feb 27 ‘long march’ protest’s prospects LAHORE: Former prime minister and Pakistan People’s Party Punjab president Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Tuesday said ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Amir-led MQM-P delegation calls on PML-N chief at Lahore’s Model Town LAHORE: After the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz supremo Nawaz Sharif has given nod to the party leaders for using all... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Clarification ISLAMABAD: Following the issuance of the IMF Staff report after the approval of 6th Review under the Extended Fund... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Gilgit LPG air mix plant: minister sets 6-month deadline ISLAMABAD: Energy Minister Hammad Azhar has set a timeline for the operationalisation of LPG Air Mix Plant in Gilgit... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Mayo hospital being upgraded according to master plan: minister LAHORE: Inaugurating the 40-bedded new Child Emergency Room at Mayo Hospital, Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Pakistan needs ‘foolproof’ cloud infrastructure: Jazz official ISLAMABAD: Jazz’s Chief Business Officer, Syed Ali Naseer believes Pakistan’s current ICT policies focus... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
‘Raise a question of privilege’ procedure comes under parliamentary spotlight ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges discussed question of ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
PTBF ex-chief greets Turkish CG KARACHI: Founder President, Pakistan Turkey Business Forum (PTBF), Muhammad Farooq Afzal met with the newly ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
PBC elects Muhammad Aurangzeb as Chairman KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Council (PBC) is pleased to announce that following the elections Tuesday, the new... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
ABAD demands govt reject IMF’s ‘demand’ KARACHI: Chairman Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) Mohsin Sheikhani has demanded of the... Updated 09 Feb, 2022 11:35am
482 homicide cases reported in 2021: CPLC KARACHI: As many as 482 people lost their lives in incidents related to homicide across Sindh including Karachi in... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Sharp rise in inflation: KATI expresses reservations KARACHI: Acting President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Maheen Salman has expressed... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Pakistan Cables completes third ACCC conductor installation KARACHI: Pakistan Cables has supported Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) in investing in new technology to... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
OICCI to hold ‘Pakistan Climate Conference 2022’ in March KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), the collective voice of top foreign... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Kamyab Jawan programme: SAPM Dar says Rs5bn disbursed in Sindh so far KARACHI: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs, Usman Dar, assuring the fullest opportunities under... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
The same old cul-de-sac… Once again we have arrived at the same impasse. The path ends in a dead end. On both sides, and in front of us there... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Living beyond our means The Pakistan government’s spending exceeded its revenue by a whopping 70% in the year before the pandemic, highest... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Investors brace for more weakness in US corporate debt Investors are preparing for more downside in US credit markets, as bets that the Federal Reserve will become more... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Letters Hyundai must not apologise India will regress to any depth was highly expected since the BJP-RSS combine came to power in 2014, a new... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
After being renovated Burns Garden re-opened to public KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday inaugurated the historic Burns Garden after its... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
PDM to meet on 11th at Lahore ISLAMABAD: Amid the visibly-evolving political development in the country, the opposition alliance of nine political... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Ministry says number of AIDS patients rising but it fails to produce data to substantiate its claim ISLAMABAD: The number of AIDS patients is increasing in Pakistan as compared to other Asian countries with high-risk... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
PM to visit Faisalabad today FAISALABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Faisalabad today (Wednesday) to launch New Pakistan National Health... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Fraudulent allotments: 9 CDA officials, 3 real estate agents booked ISLAMABAD: Nine Capital Development Authority (CDA) officials and three real estate agents booked for fraudulent... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
NA body concerned at rise in inflation, hike in prices of drugs ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Health on Tuesday, while expressing serious concerns over the... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Two assistant prosecutors removed LAHORE: Secretary Prosecution Punjab on Tuesday terminated two assistant prosecutors Khadim Hussain and Zahoor... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Net Zero Pakistan becomes official accelerator of ‘Race to Zero campaign’ KARACHI: Net Zero Pakistan has been announced as an official Accelerator of the UN-backed Race to Zero campaign,... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Stocks Chinese blue-chip index falls SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip shares ended lower on Tuesday, as uncertainty about the impact of the US ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Stocks Tech pushes Nikkei higher TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei closed slightly higher on Tuesday, helped by tech stocks as investors snapped up beaten-down... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Stocks Hong Kong shares end lower SHANGHAI: Hong Kong shares closed lower on Tuesday, as uncertainty about the impact of the US government’s move to... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Stocks Indian shares snap 3-day losing streak BENGALURU: Indian shares recovered from mid-day losses to end higher on Tuesday, lifted by heavyweight Reliance... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Stocks FTSE ends lower LONDON: London stocks closed lower on Tuesday as an early bounce in energy major BP faded with sliding oil prices,... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Stocks Major Gulf bourses end mixed in trade; Dubai index ends up 0.8pc DUBAI: Stock markets in the Middle East ended mixed on Tuesday, with a retreat in oil prices weighing on ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq slip as Pfizer, megacap stocks drag NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq declined on Tuesday as disappointing earnings from Pfizer and declines in... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
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 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Stocks Stocks climb on fresh buying KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a positive trend and closed in green zone on the back of healthy... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Energy Commissioning activities: KE says still waiting for RLNG supply from PLL ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE) has claimed that it is still restricted to take 900 MW BQPS-III into commissioning... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Energy Energy prices lift BP profits to 8-year high LONDON: BP’s profits hit their highest in eight years in 2021, lifted by soaring gas and oil prices, as the ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Energy Oil slides 3pc from 7-year high ahead of more US-Iran talks NEW YORK: Oil fell about 3% on Tuesday as investors worried the resumption of indirect talks between the United... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 15.622... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Energy Asia low-sulphur fuel oil margin hovers around two-year high SINGAPORE: Tight supplies have pushed Asia’s refining margins for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) to two-year... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Commodities EU 2021/22 soft wheat exports reach 16.92 million tons PARIS: Soft wheat exports from the European Union in the 2021/22 season that started in July had reached 16.92... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Commodities ICE canola up WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rose on Monday, tracking gains in soybeans on concerns about dry conditions... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Energy Gasoil cash premiums lower NEW DELHI: Asia’s cash premiums for gasoil eased slightly on Tuesday, still lingering near multi-year highs as ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Commodities China metallurgical coal surges on supply concerns BEIJING: Chinese ferrous futures advanced on Tuesday, with coking coal surging more than 7% on tight supply, while... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Energy US natgas drops NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell over 7% to a near two-week low on Monday, keeping volatility at record highs... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 137,319 tonnes of cargo comprising 100,122 tonnes of import cargo and 37,197... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (February 8, 2022).... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. The official Spot... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (February 8, 2022)... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (February 8, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (February 8, 2022).... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (February 8, 2022). ======================== Open Bid... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (February 8, 2022).... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (February 8, 2022).... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
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 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (February 8, 2022).... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (February 8, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 8, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 8, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 8, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 09 Feb, 2022 05:46am