Allegations of favouring six big companies: PAC accepts FBR’s ‘clean chit’ to Shabbar Zaidi’s response ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), on Thursday, accepted the response of the Federal Board of Revenue... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Senate body passes two bills ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, Thursday,... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
KCAA delegation meets chairman FBR KARACHI: Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) delegation on Thursday called on Chairman FBR and disused issues... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Pollution: SEPA seals factory in Bin Qasim KARACHI: Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) on Thursday said it has sealed a factory of petro-carbon which... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
SSUET’s ‘Job Fair 2022’ attracts large number of people KARACHI: The 5th edition of Job Fair 2022 was organized by the Centre for Guidance Career Planning & Placement,... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
KMC to launch anti-malaria campaign anytime soon KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Thursday said that channelling and de-grazing of 41 canals... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Japanese CG hosts reception to mark national day KARACHI: The Consul General of Japan in Karachi Isomura Toshikazu on Thursday hosted a ‘National Day reception’... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Hasan Faraz made new Maersk Pakistan MD KARACHI: Maersk has appointed Hasan Faraz as its new Managing Director, Maersk Pakistan, effective 1st of March ... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Persons with disabilities attend ‘SCNIC camp’ KARACHI: NOWPDP and the Sindh Government collaborated to process over 120 Special CNICs and disability certificates... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Covid-19 spread: Chinese envoy lauds federal, provincial govts KARACHI: The Consul General of China Li Bijan has lauded the efforts of the federal government and provincial... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Pakistan-KSA drill ‘Al-Samsaam-VIII-22’ under way RAWALPINDI: The two-week long Pakistan and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) Joint Exercise AL-SAMSAAM-VIII-22 is... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Singapore flags concern to India over ban on Sea’s game SINGAPORE/NEW DELHI: Singapore has raised concerns with India about its ban of popular gaming app “Free Fire”,... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
UK foreign minister ‘kicks’ Russia envoy out of meeting LONDON: British Foreign Secretary Liz Truss berated Moscow’s ambassador over his country’s invasion of Ukraine ... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Erdogan ‘saddened’ by Russian invasion, Ukraine urges Turkey to shut straits ANKARA: Turkey backs Ukraine’s territorial integrity and is “sincerely saddened” by Russia’s invasion,... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Biden unveils new sanctions on Russian banks, businesses WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden unveiled harsh new sanctions against Russia on Thursday after Moscow launched an... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Eight polio vaccinators killed in series of Afghan attacks: UN KABUL: Eight members of polio vaccination teams working to eradicate the crippling virus in Afghanistan were killed... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Sweden, Finland firm on staying out of NATO STOCKHOLM: Sweden and Finland plan to stay out of NATO despite the “shock” of the Russian invasion of Ukraine,... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Money & Banking Global finance grapples with Ukraine crisis as shares slump FRANKFURT/LONDON/NEW YORK: Financial firms from Frankfurt to Wall Street suffered heavy share price falls on ... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
foodpanda launches e-bikes for delivery riders ISLAMABAD: foodpanda, one of the leading e-commerce companies in Pakistan, Thursday became the first e-commerce... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Customs values of toffees, candies revised upward ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi has raised customs values on the import of toffees,... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
KCBF, BAC to send proposals to govt KARACHI: A meeting of the members of Karachi Cotton Brokers’ Forum (KCBF) and members of Broker Advisory Committee... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
NHA board approves Rs53.558bn annual maintenance plan ISLAMABAD: The National Highway Authority (NHA) Executive Board has approved annual maintenance plan (AMP) 2021-22,... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (February 24, 2022) and the forecast for Friday (February 25, 2022).... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Stocks crash as war worries grip investors KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a bloodbath session as Russia launched military operation ... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Monal Restaurant: SC to issue order if detailed IHC verdict not released in 2 weeks ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said if the Islamabad High Court (IHC) did not release a detailed judgment on Monal... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Zardari seeks JI support for planned no-trust move LAHORE: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has sought support of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) for the proposed... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
PECA ordinance: IHC censures FIA’s powers ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, termed the powers given to the Federal Investigation Agency... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Buzdar says his govt committed to good governance ideal LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Thursday that the government was committed to developing... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
PHMA welcomes new Textile & Apparel Policy 2020-25 LAHORE: Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) appreciating the approval of the new Textile... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Concerns voiced over imposition of 17pc ST on supplies to hospitals ISLAMABAD: The representatives of hospitals Thursday expressed serious concern over the imposition of 17 percent... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Moonis reiterates his party’s support to PTI govt ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid-e-Azam (PML-Q) leader and Federal Minister for Water Resources Chaudhry... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
PM lays wreath at Russia’s war memorial ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday laid a wreath at ‘Tomb of the Unknown Soldier’, a war memorial... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
HEC privatisation: divestment of govt shares okayed by CCoP ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Privatization (CCoP) has approved on Thursday divestment of 96.6... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
‘Killer’ of Noor Mukadam handed death penalty ISLAMABAD: In a historic verdict, a local court on Thursday sentenced Zahir Jaffer – the main accused in brutal... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Financial frauds: FIA’s advisory to citizens ISLAMABAD: Cyber-crime Wing of Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued guidelines for general pubic to protect... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khan has nothing but contempt for Maryam? “Steal, engage in grand larceny which I define as taking what should not accrue to you or your heirs if you follow... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Six terrorists killed in Hamzoni N Waziristan: ISPR RAWALPINDI: The Security Forces Thursday conducted an operation on reported presence of terrorists in general area... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Representations of FBR rejected: President upholds three redressal orders of FTO ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi has rejected three representations filed by the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) ... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Science and Technology: Rs745m spent on development work, Senate body informed ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology, on Thursday, was informed that 745 million ... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
FBR asked to act against officials providing consultancy services to taxpayers ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah has issued instructions to the Federal Board of Revenue... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Oil’s journey from worthless in the pandemic to $100 a barrel In July 2020, just a few months after the Covid-19 pandemic started to spiral out of control, Shell CEO Ben van... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Global economic crisis and Neoliberalism ‘The global multilateral economic system has been stress tested twice this century. The first time was with the... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Unending servitude A detailed analysis of International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff report on Pakistan transpires that the lender of last... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
‘Naya Pakistan’ Over the last three years Pakistan has changed, but perhaps not in the way we had hoped or expected. The change that... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Letters Let medical facilities continue in PIA The news of introduction of Health Insurance Card and closure of PIA’s own medical setup at its head office and at... Updated 25 Feb, 2022 06:42am
Stocks Toronto index falls TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index fell more than 1% on Thursday, with financial and healthcare stocks leading... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Stocks Nikkei ends at 15-month low TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei index marked its lowest close in 15 months on Thursday as investors worldwide dumped risk... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Stocks China stocks track global sell-off SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Thursday, tracking a sell-off in global equities, as Moscow attacked Ukraine... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Stocks Indian shares, rupee plunge BENGALURU: Indian shares led sharp losses in Asia and the rupee suffered its worst session in more than 10 months on... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Stocks Russia-exposed stocks plunge as tougher Western sanctions loom LONDON: Shares of Russia-exposed companies took a beating across US and European markets on Thursday, after the... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Stocks Gulf markets tumble; Saudi Aramco at record high DUBAI: Markets in the Middle East dived on Thursday, with oil prices rising above $105, after Russia’s attack on... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Stocks Wall Street slides over 1pc as Russia attacks Ukraine NEW YORK: US stock indexes slid more than 1% on Thursday, led by losses in bank stocks, as Russia’s all-out... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Stocks London stocks slump over 2pc LONDON: UK’s main stock indexes plunged on Thursday, tracking a sharp selloff in global equities, as investors ... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Stocks Rouble up from record low, sell-off hits stocks MOSCOW: The rouble bounced off all-time lows on Thursday as the central bank announced FX interventions after... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
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 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (February 24, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (February 24, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 24, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (February 24, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,194.3816... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 24, 2022). ========================... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 24, 2022). ========================... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (February 24, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (February 24, 2022).... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Energy Cherniere expects more long-term LNG supply deals in volatile market HOUSTON: Top US exporter of liquefied natural gas Cheniere Energy Inc on Thursday said high prices and an... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Commodities Palm posts biggest daily rise in 13 years KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rallied as much as 8% on Thursday to touch a record high, as a Russian... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Commodities Japan futures gain SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Thursday, as raw material and oil prices strengthened. The Osaka ... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Commodities Paris wheat hits record highs PARIS: Euronext wheat soared to record highs on Thursday as a Russian invasion of Ukraine fueled fears that massive... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Commodities Raw sugar rallies with energy prices LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE hit a one-month high on Thursday as energy prices soared after Russia’s attack on... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Commodities Gold, palladium soar as Russia invades Ukraine LONDON: Gold prices surged over 3% on Thursday and palladium led a rally in precious metals, as Russia’s invasion... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Wheat surges by daily limit, soyaoil hits record high CHICAGO: US wheat futures spiked by their daily trading limit on Thursday to their highest since mid-2012 and corn... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold, palladium jump NEW YORK: Gold hit a more than one-and-half year high on Thursday as investors sought cover in the safe-haven metal... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Energy OKTA GOC to invest $500m in Pakistan’s oil & gas sector KARACHI: OKTA Exploration & Production Limited plans to invest $500 million into Pakistan Oil & Gas sector.... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Commodities Chinese steel futures drop on raw material price curbs BEIJING: China’s Shanghai steel futures dropped on Thursday, with construction rebar falling more than 3%, as... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 21.687... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Commodities Asia rice: Thai rates slip on weak baht; India’s demand BENGALURU/HANOI/ BANGKOK/MUMBAI/DHAKA: Rice export prices in Thailand fell to an over 1-1/2 month low this week due... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Energy US natgas gains on forecasts for colder weather, higher demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose nearly 3percent on Wednesday on forecasts for cooler weather and higher ... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Energy Asia Distillates: Jet fuel cracks drop as feedstock crude prices surge SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for jet fuel slipped on Thursday due to soaring crude prices, while cash... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Commodities ICE canola rises for fifth day WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rose on Wednesday, lifted with oilseeds and vegetable oils on concerns ... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 68,804 tonnes of cargo comprising 29,819 tonnes of import cargo and 38,985... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Energy VLSFO crack dips for second session as crude soars SINGAPORE:Asia’s front-month crack for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) fell on Thursday as crude prices... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (February 24, 2022).... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate sheds Rs 100 amid sluggish business LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Thursday decreased the spot rate by Rs 100 per... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Punjab energy dept to install 100 new solar plants for WASA LAHORE: The Punjab energy department would install 100 new solar power plants worth Rs39 billion for Water and... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (February 24, 2022)... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (February 24, 2022). ======================================= ... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 24, 2022).... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (February 24, 2022). ======================== Open ... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (February 24, 2022).... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (February 24, 2022).... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
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 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (February 24, 2022).... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (February 24, 2022). ==================================== ... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (February 24, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (February 24, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 24, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Feb, 2022 06:19am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept