Biden, Saudi king discuss energy supplies, Iran and Yemen NEW YORK: US President Joe Biden and King Salman of Saudi Arabia discussed energy supplies in the face of soaring... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Russia launches Belarus drills, heightening fears of Ukraine invasion MOSCOW: Russia and Belarus launched joint military drills Thursday that heightened tensions and added urgency to... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
EU chief unveils 150bn-euro investment plan for Africa DAKAR: EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Thursday unveiled plans to muster investment of more than 150 billion euros... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
South Asia India’s biggest state holds election in key test of Modi’s popularity NEW DELHI: India’s most populous state of Uttar Pradesh began voting on Thursday in the first of a series of local... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Prince William visits UAE as Britain seeks to deepen ties DUBAI: Prince William, second in line to the British throne, on Thursday visited the United Arab Emirates at a time... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
South Asia WHO chief, Taliban discuss ‘dire’ Afghan health crisis GENEVA: The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday he had met with the Taliban’s health minister for... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Democracy slides in 2021 amid pandemic pressures: study PARIS: Democratic standards across the world fell again in 2021 amid the pandemic and growing support for... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
The Insurance Association of Pakistan TEXT: The Insurance Association of Pakistan (IAP), established in 1948, is a dynamic and vision driven body that... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Message from Ms. Sadia Khan, Commissioner, Insurance, SECP TEXT: I am delighted to see the Insurance & Takaful fraternity come together to raise awareness about this... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
IAP EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE’S MESSAGE TEXT: Insurance Week is observed in Pakistan each year to raise the awareness of Insurance at national level. By... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Multan Sultans beat Peshawar Zalmi by 42 runs LAHORE: Multan Sultans defeated Peshawar Zalmi by 42 runs to register their sixth consecutive win in the 16th match... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Ahsan steps up criticism of PTI govt ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), secretary general, Ahsan Iqbal, Thursday, claimed that five... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Child, bonded labour at brick kilns: Speakers underscore need for ‘creative’ solutions ISLAMABAD: Speakers stressed for diverse approach to address the interconnected key issues of child and bonded ... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Senate body passes ‘Allied Health Professionals Council Bill 2021’ ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Thursday, passed conditionally “The Allied... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Trust deed of Maryam did not fall within the ambit of forgery: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) observed that the Trust Deed of Maryam Nawaz did not fall in the ambit of... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Policeman found dead at residence of ex-CM’s son? KARACHI: A policeman has been found dead from the home of former Chief Minister Sindh Syed Qaim Ali Shah’s son in... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
PMSA arrests 36 Indian fishermen KARACHI: The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) on Thursday apprehended six Indian fishing boats along with 36... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Ministers discuss framework of new fertiliser policy ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar presided over the high-level... Updated 11 Feb, 2022 02:12pm
UNESCO representative meets chairman PTA ISLAMABAD: Director of Office and UNESCO Representative in Pakistan, Patricia McPhillips called on Chairman Pakistan... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Two dead in factory fire KASUR: At least two persons were killed and a dozen others sustained burn injuries when a fire erupted in Bulleh ... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Bilawal says PM’s ‘corruption mantra’ has lost its credibility MULTAN: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday challenged Prime Minister Imran... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Alvi speaks to the families of 18 martyred soldiers ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday telephoned the grieved families of 18 soldiers who were martyred in... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
NA body informed: 80,000 blocked CNICs restored ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Government Assurances on Thursday was informed that more than... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
All set for ‘no-confidence’ motion, says Hamza LAHORE: Leader of the Opposition in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shehbaz said on Thursday that those who raised the slogan... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Huge quantity of diesel seized in high seas KARACHI: Anti Smuggling Organization (ASO) of the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi on Thursday seized a... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Hawksbay beach: Water sports facilities provided under PPP mode: Wahab KARACHI: Administ-rator Karachi and Sindh government spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab Thursday said that water... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
ILMA University hosts 17th Convocation KARACHI: ILMA University has hosted its 17th Convocation at its main campus. The illuminated ambience of the... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Cold, dry weather likely today KARACHI: Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country on Friday, the Met Office said on... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Karachi University, GBMC ink MoU KARACHI: The University of Karachi and the Global Business Management Consulting (GBMC) signed a memorandum of... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Mian Mansha attends British Asian Trust’s annual reception, dinner with The Prince of Wales LONDON: Mian Mohammad Mansha, Chairman Nishat Group, attended the British Asian Trust’s annual reception &... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
NBGP chief urges govt to spread the ‘burden’ of IMF conditions judiciously KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan (NBGP) and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Pakistan can leverage new-found UAE-Turkey friendship Board of Investment chairman says IT and construction sectors are key focus areas for joint ventures with UAE Updated 11 Feb, 2022 01:48pm
KSA’s airport: Pakistan condemns Houthi drone attack ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday strongly condemned the drone attack launched by the Houthis to target Abha... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Bidding papers ready for $6.81bn ML-1 ISLAMABAD: Tender demounts for Main Line–I Pakistan Railway Project at estimated cost $ 6.81 billion for bidding... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
PBC, IFC host webinar ISLAMABAD: There is growing acceptance by business to adopt responsible environment, social and governance (ESG)... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Economic diplomacy: Qureshi spells out ‘achievements’ ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Thursday said that his ministry’s efforts under ‘economic... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
PC’s mobile app launched ISLAMABAD: Hashoo Hotels, Pakistan’s leading hospitality brand, has unveiled the next chapter in its mission to... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Disposal of ADRC cases: FTO asks FBR to set ‘specific’ time limit ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to fix specific time ... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Medicines, essential items: Shujaat wants GST withdrawal LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has asked the government to withdraw... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Al Jannat Royal Residency: ABAD lauds SHC for withdrawal of demolition order KARACHI: Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) has appreciated the Sindh High Court (SHC) for... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Kamyab Jawan programme: HBL disburses Rs3bn in 2021 KARACHI: Usman Dar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Youth Affairs along with his team visited HBL to meet... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Row over trademark: SC reserves judgment on SHC ruling ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has reserved the judgment against the Sindh High Court’s ruling regarding the dispute... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
‘Politics of chaos’ against national interest, says NA speaker LAHORE: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser said on Thursday that the politics of chaos is against the national... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Depreciation of PKR: Punjab govt’s liabilities surge 4.6pc to Rs1.079trn LAHORE: For the three-month period ended on December 31, 2021, the Punjab government’s liabilities surged by 4.6... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
15pc raise in salaries: AGEGA observes ‘thanksgiving day’ ISLAMABAD: The leadership of the All Government Employees Grand Alliance (AGEGA) marked Thursday as the... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Saeed Ghani’s complaint: TV anchor granted transitory bail ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday granted transitory bail to anchorperson Dr Shahid Masood for 10... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Model Town incident: LHC CJ forms seven-member larger bench LAHORE: The Lahore High Court Chief Justice constituted a seven-judge larger bench who will proceed with a matter... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Panel underscores need for formulation of ‘concrete’ energy policy ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Thursday recommended to take the government’s policy on distribution of gas to... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Excellence Since 1932 TEXT: EFU is the largest insurer in Pakistan, offering Non- Life, Life and Health Insurances under EFU Group. The... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
IGI LIFE VITALITY – An Innovation in Insurance Sector TEXT: There is no denying that you have greater peace of mind when you are aware that you and your loved ones are... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Pakistan Insurance Institute - A Premier Institute for the Professional and Personal Development of Insurance Professionals Sumair Siraj Memon, CEO, PII TEXT: Pakistan Insurance Institute (PII) was established in 1951 by the insurance... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Leading with growth and customer trust – Adamjee Life TEXT: Striding through the past 12 years, Adamjee Life’s commitment to excellence is driven by its core values. ... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Insurance is the need of time TEXT: Insurance, in law and economics, is a form of risk management primarily used to hedge against the risk of a... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Message from Syed Rizwan Hussain, MD/CEO, Salaam Takaful Limited TEXT: Many people ask me with awe and amazement the success story of Salaam Takaful Ltd. In a brief sentence it is a... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (February 10, 2022) and the forecast for Friday (February 11, 2022).... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Pakistan rejects India’s comments on Sino-Pak statement ISLAMABAD: Pakistan categorically rejected the “unwarranted and preposterous” comments made by the spokesperson... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Ishaq Dar ready to take oath as Senator ISLAMABAD: Former finance minister Ishaq Dar from Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) has approached Chairman ... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Qureshi says PM’s Russia visit to help boost bilateral cooperation ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Prime Minister Imran Khan’s forthcoming visit to... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
PML-N demands govt place names of NAB chief, Akbar on ECL ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Thursday asked the government to place the names of Chairman... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Country reports 47 more Covid deaths, 3,914 fresh cases ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reported another 3,914 Covid-19 cases and 47 new Covid-19 deaths, taking the cases... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Ides of March? “I was saddened on behalf of The Khan.” “Why? I mean it’s not as if The Khan allows the mere matter of the... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Accountability, corruption & HR… The recent Transparency International Corruption Perception Index (CPI) reveals that corruption levels are ... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Serious debt distress facing developing countries Many of the developing countries are net importers of oil whose price has been rising, only recently to a seven-year... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
School hijab row highlights India’s religious divide Facing a choice between her schooling and her religious beliefs, A.H. Almas says she had no choice at all. The... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Letters Political climate at this point in time Pakistan People’s Party chairman Bilawal-Bhutto Zardari is elated by the ‘fall of a PTI wicket’. This ‘loss... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks TSX gains on strong energy stocks TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index rose on Thursday, lifted by strength in energy stocks after oil prices surged,... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks China blue chips slip SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip share index fell on Thursday as battery maker Contemporary Amperex Technology and... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Hong Kong shares rise HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index finished higher on Thursday, led by tech shares, but gains were limited... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Indian shares end higher BENGALURU: Indian shares closed higher on Thursday, after the central bank held its key lending rate steady as... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks European shares edge lower PARIS: European shares ended slightly lower on Thursday as rising bond yields and weak results from France’s Atos... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Major Gulf markets close higher; Abu Dhabi has best day in 3 weeks DUBAI: Major Gulf bourses ended higher on Thursday as investors wait for the outcome of US-Iran nuclear talks that... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Wall Street loses ground after hot inflation data NEW YORK: US stocks fell on Thursday, with Big Tech leading the declines after stronger-than-expected consumer ... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (February 10, 2022).... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (February 10, 2022). ==================================== ... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
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 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (February 10, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
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Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
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Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Thursday (February 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Thursday (February 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (February 10, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (February 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (February 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,220.7380... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 10, 2022). ========================... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 10, 2022). ========================... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (February 10, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 11 Feb, 2022 04:31am