TikTok to be title sponsor of Pak-Aussie Test series in March LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday announced that TikTok, the leading destination for short form... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
No Russian showcase at Mobile World Congress BARCELONA/STOCKHOLM: There will be no Russian pavilion at the telecoms industry’s biggest annual gathering and a... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
South Asia China boosts oil reserves, ignoring US push for global release LONDON: China has ramped up purchases into its oil reserves this year even as oil prices soared, despite calls from... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
South Asia India refunds $1bn in tax row with British energy firm MUMBAI: India has refunded $1.1 billion to Scottish energy firm Capricorn, the company said, settling an ... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
CPJ calls for protection of journalists in Ukraine NEW YORK: As Russia’s invasion of Ukraine escalates into a full-scale attack, the Committee to Protect Journalists... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Europe UK MPs vote to raise ‘bewildering’ minimum age for marriage LONDON: UK lawmakers on Friday voted to raise the minimum age for marriage in England and Wales from 16 to 18, after... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Israel seeks ‘delicate balance’ in Ukraine crisis BAT YAM, (Israel): With Russian forces in neighbouring Syria, Washington its unswerving ally and about a million... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
USA Biden picks Ketanji Brown Jackson as historic US SC nominee WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden has selected federal appellate judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to become the first Black... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
South Asia Stranded in Ukraine’s bunkers, thousands of Indian students desperate for rescue NEW DELHI: All through the night, as Russian forces drove deeper into Ukraine, a small group of Indian medical... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Europe EU wants to cut ‘all links’ between Russia and global financial system PARIS: The European Union wants to cut all links between Russia and the global financial system, France’s finance... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
PECA Ord challenged: IHC turns down identical petitions of PML-N, PPP ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) turned down two identical petitions of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz)... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
PECA Ordinance: Bilawal vows support to JAC KARACHI: Office bearers of the Joint Action Committee of Pakistan’s media met with the Chairman PPP, Bilawal... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Petition against disqualification of MPs: SCBA files plea against SC Registrar’s objections ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Friday filed an appeal against the SC Registrar office ... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Dr Hayee Baloch dies in road accident QUETTA: First democratically elected MNA from Balochistan and first Baloch Students Organisation Chairman Dr Abdul... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Lahore Qalandars qualify for final LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars qualified for the HBL-PSL-7 final, as they defeated Islamabad United by 6 runs in the IInd... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Sania inaugurates 3 new Ehsaas centres in KP ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation Senator Dr Sania... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
PDWP approves 3 more schemes LAHORE: The Punjab government on Friday approved three major development schemes of the school education and road... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
CM performs groundbreaking of Saggian Road project LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, while addressing the groundbreaking ceremony of Saggian Road... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
First cohort of Regulatory Sandbox: SECP permits six solutions for testing ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), in its first cohort of Regulatory Sandbox,... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
PTI chalks out strategy against opposition’s move ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI), on Friday, decided to chalk out a comprehensive strategy to... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
3rd Int’l Consumer Products’ Fair begins at Expo Centre KARACHI: The 3rd International Consumer Products Fair (ICPF) started at Expo Center Friday. Indonesian companies... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: PM and Putin have little in common “The Khan and The Putin have little in common so what in the world did they talk about for three hours?” “I... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
War against polio: Sindh CM declares victory KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that since July 2020 no new polio case has emerged in the... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
The rudderless energy sector The country’s print media this week brought to surface the prevailing state of affairs in the energy sector of the... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
China’s economic development full of resilience and great potential In 2021, facing complex domestics and international landscapes and all kinds of risks and challenges, China has been... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Letters Mercilessly ignored potholes of 2-Talwar KPT underpass While it is pleasant to witness the lifeless KPT underpass getting illustrious LED-lit abstract designs on its... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Cnergyico wins CSR Award 2022 ISLAMABAD: Cnergyico Pk Limited (formerly Byco Petroleum), one of Pakistan’s biggest vertically integrated... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Food security: Engro holds dialogue at Dubai Expo 2020 KARACHI: Engro Fertilizers, Pakistan’s premier seed-to-harvest solutions provider, hosted an insightful dialogue ... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
CCP asks food company to refrain from indulging in deceptive marketing practices ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has directed a renowned multinational food company to ... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Russian agency, STZA sign LoI to make technological advancements ISLAMABAD: The Skolkovo Foundation, Russia’s principal agency for the development and commercialisation of ... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Worst place to live during Covid: Hong Kong now second only to Pakistan: Bloomberg HONG KONG: Hong Kong prisons on Friday reported a worsening coronavirus outbreak involving more than 200 inmates at ... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Stocks Dow, S&P 500 rise as Russia says ready to hold talks with Ukraine NEW YORK: The Dow and the S&P 500 index rose on Friday, building on a rally in the previous session after the... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Europe London court orders AXA to pay restaurant owner for Covid-19 losses LONDON: French insurer AXA must compensate the owner of London’s Wolseley restaurant for several incidents of... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (February 25, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (February 26, 2022)... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
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 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (February 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (February 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,447.7826... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (February 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (February 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (February 25, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (February 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (February 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,196.4342 Bid... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 25, 2022). ========================... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 25, 2022). ========================... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (February 25, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (February 25, 2022).... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Insurance costs of shipping through Black Sea soar LONDON: Insurers have raised the cost of providing cover for merchant ships through the Black Sea, adding to soaring... Updated 26 Feb, 2022 09:54am
Industrial and services sectors: Activity picks up in 1HFY22 Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives releases Mid-Year Economic Review (July-December 2021-22) Updated 26 Feb, 2022 09:45am
Public Sector Development Programme: Rs448bn allocation: water resources ministry receives interim proposals ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Water Resources (MoWR) has received interim proposals for allocation of Rs 448 billion in... Updated 26 Feb, 2022 10:11am
Qureshi spurns criticism of Russia visit timing ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday defended Prime Minister Imran Khan’s trip to Moscow amid... Updated 26 Feb, 2022 09:47am
2,000 Pakistani students in Ukraine: PIA finalises repatriation plan KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has finalised a repatriation plan for around 2,000 Pakistanis ... Updated 26 Feb, 2022 09:51am
Rates PSX snaps meltdown KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed positive trend on the back of fresh buying at attractive low... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Conversion of 3 imported projects to Thar coal: PPIB rejects technical proposal of SECMC Proposal has neglected commercial, legal and environmental aspects of the plan Updated 26 Feb, 2022 10:34am
New exploration, more gas production: PD asked to set up technical group ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed Petroleum Division to constitute a... Updated 26 Feb, 2022 10:05am
‘Troubled’ CASA 1000 project: WB mulling various options ISLAMABAD: World Bank is said to be considering different options to complete the “troubled” Central Asia-South... Updated 26 Feb, 2022 10:11am
Covid response: ECC approves Rs450m for NIH project ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs450 million for the... Updated 26 Feb, 2022 10:02am
Under-construction projects: Purchasers of units may avail housing finance, says SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday announced that purchasers of housing units in under construction... Updated 26 Feb, 2022 10:09am
Daily wagers: FTO asks FBR to fix income limit for tax exemption ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has recommended the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to fix minimum income... Updated 26 Feb, 2022 10:00am
NBP reaches agreements with two US regulators KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan has reached agreements with the Federal Reserve Board and Federal Reserve Bank of... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Kyiv braces for assault; Putin urges Ukrainian army to seize power KYIV: Russian missiles pounded Kyiv, families cowered in shelters and authorities told people to prepare petrol ... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Energy ‘Substantial’ raise likely in petroleum products’ prices ISLAMABAD: The federal government may announce a substantial raise in petroleum products prices up to Rs5.59 per... Updated 26 Feb, 2022 10:30am
Commodities Aluminium recoils from peak LONDON: Aluminium prices retreated on Friday from record levels on easing fears about power supply after Russia’s... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Energy Oil prices dip after soaring NEW YORK: Oil prices slipped Friday after sharp rises earlier in the session on concern over potential global supply... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Commodities Gold, palladium dip as Ukraine conflict triggers volatility NEW YORK: Gold prices reversed course and slid 1% on Friday, while palladium dropped, as Russia’s invasion of... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Commodities Palm pulls back from record high KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures plunged 7% on Friday, but posted their best week since October on strong... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 41.377... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Energy Jet fuel cracks drift lower SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for jet fuel slipped on Thursday due to soaring crude prices, while cash... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Commodities Chinese steel futures drop BEIJING: China’s Shanghai steel futures dropped on Thursday, with construction rebar falling more than 3%, as... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 240,570 tonnes of cargo comprising 150,643 tonnes of import cargo and 89,927... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Commodities ICE canola futures soar to record price WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures soared to a record high price on Thursday, after Russia invaded Ukraine, a... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (February 25, 2022).... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Cotton & Textile Listless business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Friday remained bearish while the trading volume remained low. The Spot Rate... Updated 26 Feb, 2022 10:48am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Saturday, February 26, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (February 25, 2022)... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (February 25, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (February 25, 2022).... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (February 25, 2022). ======================== Open Bid... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (February 25, 2022).... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (February 25, 2022).... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
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 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (February 25, 2022).... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (February 25, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (February 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (February... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
India plans urea import deal with Iran using rupee payments NEW DELHI: India plans to pay in rupees for its first long-term urea import deal with Iran to hedge itself from... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
0.51pc increase in SPI WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended February 24 recorded an increase of 0.51 percent... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am
Credit Suisse tries to aid US block trading probe of rivals NEW YORK: Credit Suisse Group AG is trying to help the US Department of Justice potentially build a case related to... Published 26 Feb, 2022 04:37am