Iran hails nuclear talk ‘progress’ but Raisi insists US sanctions end DOHA: Iran on Monday signalled “significant progress” in talks on reviving a stalled accord on its nuclear... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Britain to raise Nigerian renewable, climate change investments ABUJA: Britain plans to boost investments in renewable and climate change projects in Nigeria and will provide 10... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Peshawar Zalmi beat Lahore Qalandars in super over LAHORE: All-rounder Shoaib Malik led Peshawar Zalmi to a super over victory against Lahore Qalandars in the last... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
SHC seeks police report on gutka sales KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday has sought a report from police regarding Gutka and Manipuri business... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Hydrocarbon discovered in Latif Block Sindh KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has disclosed a hydrocarbon discovery from exploratory well, Mohar-1, in... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Approval of ‘Karachi Metropolitan University Bill’ an important step: Wahab KARACHI: Administrator Karachi, and Sindh government’s Spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Monday said that... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Weather forecast KARACHI: The country’s upper and central parts are expected to see a rain-wind-thunderstorm from February 22... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Avanceon selected to execute Masjid al-Haram expansion project KARACHI: Avanceon Saudi for Energy Co WLL, a subsidiary of Avanceon FZE, has been selected to execute an innovative... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Hardened criminals: Sindh govt decides to introduce electronic-tagging bill KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, presiding over a meeting to work out a strategy to eradicate... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Supernet awarded multiple contracts worth over Rs450m by ZTBL KARACHI: Supernet Limited (SNL), a subsidiary of Telecard Limited has been awarded multiple contracts worth over Rs... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
PTA to review KPIs in fixed broadband QoS regulation ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommuni-cation Authority (PTA) has decided to review the existing and format new Key... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Replacement of railway track-laying machines: CDWP approves project worth Rs7.42bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved replacement of track laying machines project at the... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Alkhidmat Foundation inaugurates orphan house in Hala KARACHI: Alkhidmat Foundation has set up Aghosh, a residential institution for 200 orphans, in Hala (Sindh) with an... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Child rights, SDGs: Unicef official lauds Pakistan’s efforts ISLAMABAD: Executive Director of United Nations Children’s Fund (Unicef) Catherine Russell on Monday acknowledged... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
PRA launches complaint management system LAHORE: The Punjab Revenue Authority has launched a complaint management system to allow taxpayers to register... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Number of diabetics to reach 60m in country by 2045: DAP KARACHI: Number of diabetics is expected to reach 60 million in Pakistan by 2045 if immediate preventive measures... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Investigation claims Credit Suisse handled dirty money PARIS: Credit Suisse handled billions of dollars in dirty money for decades, an international media investigation... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
South Asia India arrests ‘doctor’ conman who married 18 women NEW DELHI: Bibhu Prakash Swain believed in soulmates and true love, or so he told at least 18 women he allegedly... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
South Asia UNICEF to pay stipend to Afghan teachers KABUL: The United Nations children’s agency would pay Afghan teachers a monthly stipend for at least two months,... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
USA US plans to cut ties with targeted Russian banks if Ukraine is invaded WASHINGTON/NEW YORK: President Joe Biden’s administration has prepared an initial package of sanctions against... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Putin to decide whether to recognise breakaway regions of Ukraine MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Monday he would decide within hours on a request by two regions of... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
China denies making space junk set to crash into Moon BEIJING: China on Monday denied responsibility for a rocket set to slam into the Moon, after experts said the piece... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Middle East UAE becomes world’s top trading hub DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates in 2021 became the top trading hub for rough diamonds, overtaking Belgium, the head... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Bilawal rejects two ordinances ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has rejected “The Prevention of... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Projects implemented by KP govt: NCC-FFP for removing bottlenecks, expediting progress ISLAMABAD: The National Coordination Committee on Foreign-Funded Projects (NCC-FFP) has directed to resolve all the... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Chairman Senate calls on PM ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Monday called on Prime Minister Imran Khan. During the ... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Students, teachers: Shaping up environmental behaviours govt’s top priority, says SAPM ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister Malik Amin Aslam Monday said that raising environmental awareness for... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
LG law: more proposed amendments approved by Sindh cabinet KARACHI: The Sindh cabinet, making further amendments in the Sindh Local Government (Amendment) Bill 2021, has... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Freelancers: MoITT prepares incentive package ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has prepared a package of fiscal and... Updated 22 Feb, 2022 05:23pm
5G services in Pakistan: TPLT given contract to develop web-based GIS KARACHI: TPL Trakker Limited (TPLT) has been awarded a contract by the Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) for... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
PCDA collaborates with Ferozsons to raise awareness about diabetes LAHORE: In a major public health imitative, Primary Care Diabetes Association (PCDA), which is a national diabetes... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (February 21, 2022) and the forecast for Tuesday (February 22, 2022).... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
PM’s Russia visit: schedule announced ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Monday announced the schedule of Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Russia from... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Elections (Amendment) Ordinance 2022: Govt dismisses concerns of ECP ISLAMABAD: Federal government has dismissed the concerns of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Elections... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Suisse leaks: Fawad says money laundering country’s major issue ISLAMABAD: Information and Broadcasting Minister Fawad Chaudhry said on Monday corruption and money laundering are... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Zardari, Fazl discuss planned no-trust motion move ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Co-Chairman Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Vacant posts of PAS officers in Sindh will be filled up, SC told ISLAMABAD: The federation assured the apex court to fill posts of the Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) and the... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
PML-N rejects amendments to PECA, says govt move aimed at ‘enslaving’ people ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) secretary information Marriyum Aurangzeb rejected the amendment to... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Robbers take tea stock away from godown KARACHI: In an unusual dacoity, robbers took away tea stock worth Rs 8 million from a godown located in the Site ... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
‘Abuse of power’ during raid at Mohsin Baig’s house: IHC issues show-cause notice to FIA official ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, issued show-cause notice to the director Federal Investigation... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Qureshi, his German counterpart discuss bilateral issues ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Germany Annalena... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
There will be anti-govt ‘long march’, no-trust motion: PML-N LAHORE: Announcing that the time has come to send the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government home, Pakistan ... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Islamophobia: NA speaker for greater Muslim unity ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser said that blasphemy does not count as freedom of expression and... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Senate body briefed about 10-year performance of EOBI ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development was briefed on the... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
ATC extends physical remand of Mohsin Baig till 23rd ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, extended physical remand of journalist Mohsin Baig for another... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Ramazan offers: Carrefour, Alkhidmat Foundation sign MoU ISLAMABAD: Carrefour, owned and operated by Majid Al Futtaim in Pakistan, and Alkhidmat Foundation signed a... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Tarin says success of KPP hinges on stakeholders’ contribution ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin has been informed that over Rs2.5 billion have been disbursed under... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
‘Establishment’ no longer partisan of govt: Gilani LAHORE: Leader of the Opposition in Senate Yusuf Raza Gilani said on Monday that the establishment has turned ... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Punjab governor says minorities are quite safe in Pakistan LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Monday that the government is ensuring complete religious... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
PAF Air War College delegation visits Wapda House LAHORE: A delegation of PAF Air War College Karachi visited Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda)... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
IMF programme: Public finance targets The IMF sixth review staff report published recently contains some ambitious targets for the public finances of the... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
US-led west’s real agenda in Ukraine crisis The latest news barrage in the Ukraine crisis suggests both elements of possible war and hopeful signs of peace.... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Tensions mount behind scenes as Biden ponders Supreme Court pick Intensive vetting, lobbying and even a bit of skullduggery are under way as President Joe Biden prepares to unveil... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Letters Highly controversial ordinance The two ordinances promulgated by the President of Pakistan have caused a considerable controversy in the country... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Farogh Naseem ‘the great defender’ “Have you noted that each subsequent government goes one step more than its predecessor?” “Do you mean... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Stocks Tokyo shares end lower TOKYO: Tokyo shares ended lower on Monday as geopolitical tensions soared over the situation in Ukraine. The... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Stocks China stocks end lower SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chips closed down on Monday as financial and infrastructure shares retreated after China... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Stocks Hong Kong shares close down SHANGHAI: Hong Kong shares finished down on Monday as tech names extended losses in response to China’s new rules... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Stocks India shares extend losses BENGALURU: India shares settled lower for a fourth straight session on Monday as investors pulled back from riskier... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Stocks European shares plunge PARIS: European shares performed a U-turn on Monday, with auto and technology stocks leading the losses after... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Stocks Gulf bourses end mixed, Saudi Aramco hits record high DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Monday, as oil prices rose on fresh diplomatic efforts to resolve ... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Stocks Stocks slump as Russia downplays hopes of Biden-Putin summit LONDON: European markets slumped Monday as the Kremlin downplayed prospects for a summit between US President Joe... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Stocks UK shares end lower LONDON: UK shares shed their early gains to end lower on Monday, with tensions in Ukraine keeping global markets on... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Stocks Australia shares end higher SYDNEY: Australia shares rose on Monday as the prospect of a diplomatic solution to the Russian-Ukraine standoff... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Stocks Russian Rouble sinks, stocks plunge MOSCOW: The rouble lost well over 2% on Monday, diving past 79 against the dollar, while stocks plunged to their... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
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 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (February 21, 2022).... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates PSX bearish on selling pressure KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bearish trend due to selling on the first day of rollover week that ... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Energy PSO says freight rates not its domain KARACHI: Pakistan State Oil Company (PSO) has said that freight rates are determined and regulated by Oil and Gas... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Energy Sri Lanka seeks $35m to pay for urgent diesel imports COLOMBO/NEW DELHI: Sri Lanka is trying to arrange a payment of $35 million for a shipment of 40,000 tonnes of diesel... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Energy Saudi Aramco in talks on more investments in China RIYADH: Oil giant Saudi Aramco is in talks with partners in China about further investments in the country, CEO Amin... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Energy Libya’s NOC announces opening of Tahara oilfield CAIRO: Libya’s state-owned National Oil Corp (NOC) announced on Monday the opening of a new oilfield named Tahara... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Energy Oil rises as Russia-West stand-off alarms tight market LONDON: Oil prices rose on Monday over the stand-off between Russia and the West over Ukraine, adding to supply... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Energy Asia’s naphtha crack rises, inter-month spread widens NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha refining profit margin regained ground on Monday after last week’s more than 5%... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Energy Asia Fuel Oil: VLSFO refining margins ease SINGAPORE: Asia’s front-month crack for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) eased on Monday, while cash ... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Energy Jet fuel cracks slip SINGAPORE: Asian jet fuel refining margins fell for a third consecutive session on Monday, plunging to their weakest... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 251,244 tonnes of cargo comprising 131,045 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (February 21, 2022)... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (February 21, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (February 21, 2022).... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (February 21, 2022). ======================== Open Bid... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (February 21, 2022).... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (February 21, 2022).... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
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 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (February 21, 2022).... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (February 21, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (February 21, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (February 21, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (February 21, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (February 21, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,469.9968... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (February 21, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (February 21, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Feb, 2022 04:43am
Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry
Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry