Multan Sultans qualify for final LAHORE: Defending Champion Multan Sultans qualified for the HBL-PSL-7 final, as they outclassed Lahore Qalandars by... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Minister stresses need for implementing ‘Cloud Policy’ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque has urged all the provinces, including ... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Members of Hindu community join PPP LAHORE: The Hindu community leaders joined Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) on Wednesday. Chairman Pakistan Hindu ... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Pakistan Citizen’s Portal: Over 97pc complaints resolved: Punjab governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Wednesday that more than 97 percent of 32,109 complaints... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
NAB to initiate 20 inquiries ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday decided to initiate 20 corruption inquiries against... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Blasphemy: Taking law into own hands is against Shariah, constitution, humanity: CII chief ISLAMABAD: Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) Chairman Dr Qibla Ayaz Wednesday said taking the law into own hands in... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Kamal asks Sindh govt to honour ‘accord’ on empowerment of LGs Karachi: Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday said that if the PPP-led Sindh government did... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Australian embassy, JCA hold ‘Girls’ Cricket Cup’ KARACHI: The Australian High Commission and Jalaluddin Cricket Academy (JCA) organised the Girls’ Cricket Cup here... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Athar Mateen’s murder: Balochistan govt confirms arrest of suspect QUETTA: Balochistan government on Wednesday confirmed the arrest of a suspect, who allegedly opened fire on... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Mastercard announces ‘Women SME Leaders Awards’ KARACHI: Mastercard announced ‘Women SME Leaders Awards 2022’ for women-owned and run businesses in the region... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Freshwater ecosystem: Pakistani, Hungarian investors launch ‘AquaHatch’ KARACHI: With an investment of $14 million, investors of Pakistan and Hungary have formed a joint venture company... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Thar coal can be used in line with environmental, climate objectives, media told KARACHI: Ahmed Muneeb, General Manager Admin and External Affairs, Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) has said... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Mohsin Baig sent to judicial custody for 14 days ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday turned down police request to extend physical remand of... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Proposed amendments in LG law: SA forms select body to review recommendations KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Wednesday set up its select committee to review and set forth recommendations to ... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
NA panel defers discussion on two PSDP proposals of cabinet division ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has decided to defer discussion on two Public Sector... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
A German doctor on a mission to treat thousands of cleft babies born every year in Pakistan KARACHI: This is Dr Ulrike Lamlé’s fourth trip to Pakistan and her mission is clear – to accompany local teams... Updated 24 Feb, 2022 09:32am
IMF warns Britain over turning regulators into cheerleaders for finance LONDON: A push to make London more attractive as a global financial centre after Brexit must not threaten high... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Europe Italy police seize ‘mob’ assets worth 800m euros ROME: Italian police have seized over 800 million euros worth of assets from three brothers suspected of links with... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Middle East UAE’s lone nuclear plant ‘well protected’: regulator DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates’ only nuclear power plant is “well protected” against security threats, the... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Iran says nuclear talks reach ‘sensitive and important point’ VIENNA: Talks in Vienna on reviving a 2015 nuclear deal between Iran and world powers have reached a sensitive point... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Barclays freezes ex-boss bonuses over Epstein probe LONDON: British bank Barclays on Wednesday suspended £22 million of bonuses owed to ex-boss Jes Staley amid a probe... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Genocide case is legitimate, Gambia tells UN top court THE HAGUE: The Gambia insisted Wednesday that allegations it brought before the UN’s top court alleging genocide... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
USA Cuba calls for US, NATO to address Russian demands HAVANA: Cuba on Wednesday urged the United States and NATO to respond “seriously and realistically” to Russian... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Asia Hong Kong unveils $22bn budget for virus plagued economy HONG KONG: Hong Kong’s finance chief on Wednesday unveiled a costly HK$170 billion ($21.79 billion) budget,... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Tunisia withdraws ‘Death on the Nile’ over Israeli actress TUNIS: Tunisia has withdrawn from cinemas a new Agatha Christie adaptation starring Israeli actress Gal Gadot,... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Europe UK says Russian channel RT is ‘tool of Kremlin disinformation’ LONDON: Britain accused Russian news channel RT of being a tool of the Kremlin’s disinformation campaign on... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Covid-19 has hit home-based women workers hard: study KARACHI: Covid-19 pandemic has affected the whole world; however, it has hit hard the women home-based workers, said... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Mian Zahid underscores need for lifting sanctions on Iran KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum,... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Council of Pakistan condemns ‘cultural genocide’ KARACHI: The Council of Pakistan - one of the most influential Pakistani American organizations – has hosted its... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Industry HNMPL introduces new Hyundai STARIA in Pakistan KARACHI: With the coming of the new year, Hyundai Nishat Motor (Private) Limited (HNMPL) has released the all-new... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
KATI president demands govt rein in inflation KARACHI: President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Salman Aslam has urged the government to take... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Shaheed Holy Quran pages/papers: Senate body approves establishment of recycling plant ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, on Wednesday, presented a total budgetary... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Country pursuing independent foreign policy: Speaker ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser said that the foreign policy of Pakistan is independent and it... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Power Division: Senate body discusses status of ongoing, proposed schemes ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Power on Wednesday discussed status of ongoing and proposed development... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Results of EU-funded ‘Huqooq-e-Pakistan’ project shared at closing event ISLAMABAD: European Union representatives, key stakeholders and government officials Wednesday came together at the... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
IBA Karachi organises ‘Career Fair’ KARACHI: After a wait of two years owing to the Covid pandemic, the IBA Career Fair 2022 was brought back on campus... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
PTA signs agreements to reduce digital gender gap ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has collaborated with Telecom operators and other... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Consultative meeting on ‘Safety Regulations for Buildings’ held LAHORE: The Punjab Emergency Service Department (PESD) on Wednesday held a consultative meeting on Safety ... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Spring season: PTC starts free distribution of plant saplings ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tobacco Company Limited officially marked the start of spring season-2022 by opening doors to ... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (February 23, 2022) and the forecast for Thursday (February 24, 2022).... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Authorities restrained from arresting people under Sec 20 of PECA ordinance ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) restrained the authorities from arresting people under Section 20 of the... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Fazl meets Chaudhry brothers LAHORE: Chief of his own faction of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, JUI-F, and Pakistan Democratic Alliance (PDM) head Maulana... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Minister claims PTI MPs offered bribe by opposition ISLAMABAD: As the opposition parties are busy in making tall claims of having enough members to oust the prime... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Security forces kill 10 terrorists in Balochistan operation RAWALPINDI: Security forces have killed 10 terrorists including a terrorist commander in an operation conducted in... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Plot allotment case: Federal govt employees challenge IHC verdict ISLAMABAD: The federal government employees challenged the Islamabad High Court (IHC)’s judgment on allotment of... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
IHC turns down petitions against Zardari, Fawad ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday turned down the petitions seeking disqualification of former... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Opposition vying for power only: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Bazdar has asserted that the opposition has failed on all fronts and... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Pakistan committed to protecting, promoting human rights: President ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that Pakistan is committed to protect and promote human rights and ensure... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Prof Dr Mehdi Hassan passes away at 85 LAHORE: Professor of Mass Communication Dr Mehdi Hassan, Sitara-i-Imtiaz recipient, passed away after a protracted... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
NSCCP case: AC dismisses plea seeking acquittal of PML-N leader ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Wednesday dismissed an application seeking acquittal of Pakistan Muslim... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
What more do PML-N, PPP stand to gain in the event of in-house change? ISLAMABAD: The mainstream opposition parties in parliament – PML-N and PPP – may retain the all-important slots... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Verdict reserved on bail plea of PML-N activist LAHORE: A sessions’ court on Wednesday reserved its verdict in a post-arrest bail petition of a PML-N activist... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Decline in Covid ratio: NCOC revises ‘inbound passenger policy’ ISLAMABAD: Following continuous decline in coronavirus positivity ratio and infections, the National Command and... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Rehman Malik dies due to Covid-related complications ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader and former interior minister, Senator Rehman Malik passed... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Pakistan values relations with EU countries: COAS RAWALPINDI: European Union (EU) Special Representative for Human Rights Eamon Gilmore on Wednesday called on Chief ... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: What’s best form of defence? “All politicians, without exception, have foot in the mouth disease.” “That’s hardly a defence…”... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Sindh govt to deploy SSU commandos in Karachi KARACHI: Sindh government has decided to deploy police commandos from Special Security Unit (SSU) on Karachi roads ... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
PAC to request PM to help boost FIA’s manpower, capacity ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday decided to write a letter to the prime minister with a... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
‘India must be compelled to halt state-sponsored terrorism in IIOJK’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan urged world community and global human rights bodies to hold India accountable for its gross and... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Medical expert explains what actually causes disabilities LAHORE: Principal Post Graduate Medical Institute & Ameer Uddin Medical College Prof Dr Sardar Muhammad Al-freed... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
President for raising awareness about challenge of Thalassemia RAWALPINDI: President Dr Arif Alvi said that raising awareness about Thalassemia and its prevention through ... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Senate panel takes up anti-rape laws: Centre, provinces asked to set up forensic labs ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice Wednesday recommended the federal/provincial governments... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Once upon a fault line Few people would’ve noticed the irony in the PM going to the Moscow and the Credit Suisse expose, the ‘Suisse... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Hate speech The Universal Declaration of Human Rights grants every individual the right to freedom of thought (Article 18) and... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
‘Reliable sources’ Every morning I wake up expecting Prime Minister Imran Khan gone. Because inevitably, the night before, some senior... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
'Disinformation' on Ukraine resonating in Eastern Europe In eastern Europe, a region once ruled by Moscow with deep resentment against Russia, unverified claims and... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Letters PTI govt has lost its marbles? That the PTI government has lost its marbles is a fact that is evident from the promulgation of amendments to PECA... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Stocks Gulf bourses end mixed DUBAI: Markets in the Middle East were mixed at close on Wednesday, with Dubai’s main index ending 0.8% higher, as... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Stocks China shares rise as inflows recover SHANGHAI: Chinese shares closed higher on Wednesday, with high-tech stocks and new energy companies leading gains, ... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Stocks Indian shares mark sixth straight day of losses BENGALURU: Indian shares ended lower for a sixth straight session on Wednesday, with automobile and financial stocks... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Stocks Australia shares end higher SYDNEY: Australia shares closed higher on Wednesday, lifted by modest gains in mining and healthcare stocks, as most... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Stocks FTSE 100 climbs as Barclays, consumer staples boost sentiment LONDON: UK shares rose on Wednesday aided by strong earnings from Barclays and gains in consumer staples on the back... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Stocks TSX tracks global stocks higher with focus on Ukraine crisis TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index rose on Wednesday, as global sentiment was lifted by modest sanctions by ... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Stocks Wall Street slips as Ukraine declares emergency • Main indexes reverse opening gains • Lowe’s rises after upbeat outlook • Indexes down: Dow 0.3pc, ... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
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 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 23, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 23, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,209.1379... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 23, 2022). ... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 23, 2022). ... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (February 23, 2022). ========================== ... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (February 23, 2022).... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Rates Stock market rebounds KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving both ways, closed on a positive... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Energy ENA enters into partnership with Jolta Battery KARACHI: Pakistani startup Energy and Automation (ENA), a company of Jaffer Business Systems (JBS) recently joined... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Energy World oil price hike may cause impact on domestic prices: Ogra chief ISLAMABAD: Chairman Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Masroor Khan on Wednesday said the petroleum prices... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Energy India could export $500bn in green energy over 20 years: Ambani NEW DELHI: India could become a global green energy superpower with exports of clean energy rising to $500 billion... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Energy Oil price turns negative in response to Ukraine uncertainty NEW YORK: Oil prices turned negative on Wednesday, after rising earlier on reports that Ukraine’s government,... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Energy US natgas gains on colder forecasts, European price spike NEW YORK: U.S. natural gas futures rose more than 1% on Tuesday, helped by forecasts for cooler weather and higher... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Energy Asia Naphtha: Gasoline crack slips, Fujairah stocks rise NEW DELHI Asia’s naphtha refining profit margin slipped on Wednesday as inventories at the region’s key supplier... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 123,249 tons of cargo comprising 41,382 tons of import cargo and 81,867 tons... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Commodities Iron ore rises, but China intervention fears weigh SINGAPORE: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures advanced on Wednesday, reflecting optimism about demand prospects... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (February 23, 2022).... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market remains bearish LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained bearish while the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (February 23, 2022)... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (February 23, 2022). =======================================... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (February 23, 2022).... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (February 23, 2022). ======================== Open ... Published 24 Feb, 2022 06:34am