Europe EU, Gates Foundation to support African medicines agency BRUSSELS: The European Union and the Gates Foundation are set to announce a package of financial support for the... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Middle East Iranians get behind wheel to mark Islamic revolution TEHRAN: Thousands of Iranians drove through Tehran on Friday to mark the 43rd anniversary of the country’s Islamic... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
World’s damaged supply chains brace for painful recovery NEW YORK: Signs are growing that a global supply chain crisis which has confounded central bank inflation forecasts,... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Turkey spies thwart murder of Israeli businessman ISTANBUL: Turkish spies thwarted a plot orchestrated by Iran to kill an Israeli-Turkish businessman based in... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Quad ministers address Indo-Pacific ‘coercion’ MELBOURNE: The United States, Australia, Japan and India pledged on Friday to deepen cooperation to ensure the... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
UN science report to sound deafening alarm on climate PARIS: Nearly 200 nations kick off a virtual meeting Monday to finalise what promises to be a harrowing scientific... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
US says more Russian troops mass near Ukraine, invasion could come at any time MOSCOW/ADELAIDE: Russia is massing yet more troops near Ukraine and an invasion could come at any time, perhaps... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Message from Muhammad Hammad Azhar Federal Minister for Energy TEXT: I wish to extend my heartiest congratulations to Attack Oil Group of Companies on the occasion of centennial... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Message from Ali RazaBhutta Secretary, Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) TEXT: I wish to extend my heartiest congratulations to The Attack Oil Group of Companies on the auspicious occasion... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Message from Laith G. Pharaon Chairman Attock Group of Companies TEXT: I wish to extend my heartiest congratulations to the management and staff of Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) on... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Message from Shuaib A. Malik Group Chief Executive & Chairman ARL By the grace of Almighty Allah TEXT: Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) is celebrating its Centenary with a worthy track... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Founder Chairman, Attock Group TEXT: Late Dr. Ghaith R. Pharaon Founder Chairman Attock Group of CompaniesLate Dr. Ghaith R. Pharaon, the founder... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Attock Refiney Limited: Pioneer & Pacesetter Message from M. Adilkhattak, Chief Executive Officer TEXT: Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) is the pioneer and... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Attock Refinery Limited: Health, Safety, Environment & Quality (HSEQ) Policy TEXT: ARL is committed to provide the best quality products in the market, endeavors to protect the environment and... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Attock Refinery Limited: Human Resource Policy TEXT: ARL Corporate policy on human resources is to attain the highest standards of professionalism throughout the... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Attock Refinery Limited: Gender Diversity Policy TEXT: Attack Refinery Limited (ARL) recognises that a diverse workforce draws on different perspectives and... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Attock Refinery Limited: Vision, Mission & Core Values TEXT: To be a world class and leading organization continuously providing high quality diversified... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Attock Refinery Limited: Energy Policy TEXT: As a responsible corporate entity, Attack Refinery Limited (ARL) is cognizant that natural energy resources ... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
ARL CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY INITIATIVES TEXT: Since its inception in 1922, Attack Refinery has been contributing towards CSR, which is an integral part of... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Attock Group of Companies TEXT: The Attock Oil Company Limited The Attock Oil Company Limited (AOC) was incorporated in England on Dec. ... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
PAIR Investment Co. Ltd. TEXT: PAIR as the name connotes, it reflects the relationship of two brotherly countries Pakistan and Iran. Both... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
NATIONAL DAY OF IRAN: Message from Hassan Nourian Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Karachi TEXT: February 11th is the dawn-day of the victory of the Islamic revolution of Iran and now that the valiant nation... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
NATIONAL DAY OF IRAN: Message from Ebrahim Raisi President of the Islamic Republic of Iran TEXT: Translating threats into opportunity After the Islamic revolution of Iran and consequently because of the... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
NATIONAL DAY OF IRAN: Message from Seyyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan TEXT: The arrival of the blessed ten days of Fajr(dawn) and the forty-third anniversary of the glorious victory of... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Lahore Qalandars beat Multan Sultans by 53 runs LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars defeated the unbeaten Multan Sultans by 53 runs in the 17th match of seventh edition of the... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
‘Performance’ certificates by PM: Qureshi raises questions about mechanism ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has raised questions over the mechanism used for finalisation of... Updated 12 Feb, 2022 12:15pm
LHC seeks reply from DG LDA on high rise buildings LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday sought a reply from Director General Lahore Development Authority (LDA)... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
DIK City Mayor’s polls: IHC declares ECP decision to disqualify Gandapur illegal ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday declared the Election Commission of Pakistan’s decision of... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
NA panel seeks details of toll plazas in Sindh, contractors ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, on Friday, sought details of toll plazas in Sindh and its contractors. A meeting... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Money laundering case: Shehbaz, Hamza to be charge sheeted: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Friday said Shehbaz Sharif, Hamza... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Tit-for-tat response: PTI to bring resolution against Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: In a tit-for-tat response to the opposition, which is contemplating upon bringing a no-confidence motion... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Parliamentary forum seeks report on deaths due to poisonous liquor ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary forum, Friday, sought a detailed report from the Sindh government over death of 25 people... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Covid-19: 3,498 new cases, 39 more deaths across country ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported 3,498 new coronavirus infections on Friday and 39 more Covid-19 related deaths, ... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
No-confidence motion against PM: Nation to hear ‘good news’ soon, says Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secretary information Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday claimed that the... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Ehsaas Amdan Dairy Development Project: ICE&E, FDO sign MoU for promotion of LEWs LAHORE: The Institute of Continuing Education & Extension (ICE&E) of the University of Veterinary and Animal... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
PPP will fulfil promise of Waseb province: Bilawal KOT ADDU: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that our demand for Waseb province... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Shehbaz may visit Chaudhry brothers’ residence LAHORE: While the PML-N is active on political front backdoor contacts between the PML-N and PML-Q are underway and... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Nokia to launch ‘Smart City’ pilot project in Lahore LAHORE: A multinational telecommunication company, Nokia, has principally agreed to launch the country’s first... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Hijab ban attack on religious freedom: Governor LAHORE: Terming the ban on ‘Hijab’ in India as an attack on religious freedom, Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Call to keep balance between reporting issues, events LAHORE: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Punjab Hassan Khawar has stressed the need to maintain balance while... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Agricultural extension services: Punjab govt working to improve efficiency LAHORE: The Punjab government is working to improve the efficiency of agricultural extension services being rendered... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Metro celebrates customers win in FBR’s prize scheme KARACHI: METRO, the wholesale company, in association with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), celebrated the win of... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Murad Saeed declared number one! “Murad Saeed was declared number one and I for one agree with The Khan’s assessment.” “I guess he is young... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
NRSP launches Internet Dost and Internet Zabardast Project KARACHI: National Rural Support Programme (NRSP) with support from Google.org, Google’s philanthropic arm, ... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Sindh Assembly reinstates student unions KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Friday legislated to reinstate students unions but criminalise the weaponisation of... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Pakistan stands a chance In the midst of boycott of Beijing Olympics by the US and its allies, Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan showed ... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
China’s paradigm of international relations The recent visit of PM Imran Khan to China on the occasion of opening of winter Olympics in Beijing shall hopefully... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Investors back ESG stock funds even as tech slide hurts returns Investors continued to flock to environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) stock funds in January despite ... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Euro back in fashion as traders bet ECB hawks are here to stay Investors are piling into derivatives linked to a rising euro, according to industry data and trading sources, as... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Letters Karachi’s mega water project It is quite unfortunate that Sindh government’s foot-dragging has continued to delay Karachi’s mega water... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Centennial celebration of Attock Refinery Ltd held ISLAMABAD: Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) commemorated its 100 years anniversary on Friday in a solemn ceremony at ... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
IHC sets aside ECP’s decision of disqualifying KP minister ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday set aside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)’s decision... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
SECP official tells AC: Shehbaz never been a director of Ramzan Sugar Mills LAHORE: An additional registrar of the Security Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Ghulam Mustafa on Friday... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
14th South Asian Games: Minister seeks summary for budget allocation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar directed the secretary... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Stocks Wall Street mixed as inflation worries linger NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Friday as investors digested hot inflation data that caused a... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Celebrating 100 years of Attock Refinery Limited: Message from Dr. ArifAlvi President Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: I wish to congratulate the Attack Oil Group of Companies on the Completion of 100 years successful operations... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (February 11, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (February 12, 2022).... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
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 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (February 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (February 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (February 11, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (February 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (February 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,220.8788 Bid... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 11, 2022). ========================... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 11, 2022). ========================... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (February 11, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (February 11, 2022).... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
World Bank briefs ministry about projects being funded by it Out of 54 projects, 23 projects worth $7.8bn are being implemented by the federal government against which $3.4 bn has been disbursed so far Updated 12 Feb, 2022 05:38pm
Rates Stock market rangebound KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving both ways, closed on a positive ... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
UN aims to launch new Afghanistan cash route in Feb WASHINGTON: The United Nations aims to kickstart this month a system to swap millions of aid dollars for Afghan... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Saudi Arabia, UAE could ease oil market volatility: IEA LONDON: Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) could help to calm volatile oil markets if they pumped more... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
PDM decides to bring no-trust motion against govt LAHORE: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), which met here on Friday with Maulana Fazlur Rehman in the chair, ... Updated 12 Feb, 2022 10:19am
Small hydropower projects: PPIB urges PD to expedite work on required approvals ISLAMABAD: The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has urged the Power Division to expedite required approvals... Updated 12 Feb, 2022 09:39am
Trade with Iran, Afghanistan in local currencies: SBP, FBR directed to make arrangements ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has directed State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to... Updated 12 Feb, 2022 09:37am
PTCL CEO rules out Ufone merger ISLAMABAD: Hatem Bamatraf, president and chief executive officer (CEO) Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited... Updated 12 Feb, 2022 09:35am
SUV segment Oshan X7; Master Changan says will commence volume production KARACHI: Master Changan Motors Limited has announced to commence the volume production of its latest Changan Oshan... Updated 12 Feb, 2022 11:46am
G-13 project: PM finds staff missing from site ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday visited a construction project in the federal capital without ... Updated 12 Feb, 2022 10:36am
Roshan Digital Account for overseas: PM asks SBP to provide online facility of real time money transfer ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday directed the State Bank of Pakistan to provide an online facility of ... Updated 12 Feb, 2022 12:18pm
Two foreign journalists on assignment for UN detained in Kabul KABUL: Two international journalists who were on an assignment for the UN refugee agency have been detained in the... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Operating on RLNG: CNG stations to reopen from Monday KARACHI: SSGC’s management has decided to resume gas supplies to all those CNG stations that are operating on ... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Energy PD, ministry talks begin on banned vessels carrying LPG from berthing ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division (PD) has started talks with the Ministry of Maritime Affairs (MoMA) on a... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Energy Ford, Suzuki to get incentives under India’s $3.5bn clean fuel scheme NEW DELHI: Ford Motor Co, Suzuki Motor Corp and Hyundai Motor are among 20 companies that will be eligible for... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Energy Qatar Petroleum no longer in EU antitrust crosshairs BRUSSELS: Qatar Petroleum is unlikely to face further EU antitrust action three years after EU regulators opened an... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Energy India hopes to replace diesel with green energy in its farms by 2024 NEW DELHI: India is hoping to cut diesel use by farms to zero and migrate the agriculture sector to renewable energy... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Commodities India’s basmati rice exports hit 4-year low MUMBAI: India’s basmati rice exports plunged a fifth from a year ago to the lowest level in four years in 2021 as... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Commodities Copper retreats on risk-off sentiment, profit-taking LONDON: Copper lurched lower on Friday, hit by profit-taking and risk-off sentiment in wider financial markets on... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Energy Oil prices gain after IEA says market tight LONDON: Oil prices rose on Friday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) said oil markets were tight, but were... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Commodities Gold gains NEW YORK: Gold prices rose on Friday, helped by a pullback in US Treasury yields and growing inflation concerns, ... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Commodities Palm rises on expectations of lower production JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures gained on Friday on concerns over weak output, although they posted a second... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 21.266... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Energy US natgas futures fall to 3-week low on rising output NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell almost 3% to a three-week low on Thursday as output recovers from last ... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Commodities Iron ore fundamentals LAUNCESTON, (Australia): China is once again trying to talk down the price of iron ore, with the state planner... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Commodities Argentina farm belt drought awakens ghost of 2018 soyabean ‘disaster’ BUENOS AIRES: Dry weather in recent weeks and scant hopes of significant rains for the rest of the month in... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Energy Asia’s naphtha crack eases after explosion at S Korean cracker NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha crack declined on Friday after an explosion at South Korean Yeochun NCC’s (YNCC)... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Commodities Bunge’s Brazil soya plants deal violates antitrust law SAO PAULO: The owner of two strategic soy crushing plants in southern Brazil has appealed to the country’s... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 115,334 tonnes of cargo comprising 85,770 tonnes of import cargo and 29,564... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am
Commodities Strategie Grains cuts EU wheat export outlook again PARIS: Consultancy Strategie Grains on Thursday again cut its forecast for European Union soft wheat exports in... Published 12 Feb, 2022 05:09am