News Archives for Print - 2022-02-26

<<>>

Print - 2022-02-26

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

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Jan 17	278.75
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Jan 17	278.65
USD to Japanese Yen / Jan 17	156.30
USD to Swiss Franc / Jan 17	0.92
Pound Sterling to USD / Jan 17	1.22
Euro to USD / Jan 17	1.03

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Jan 17	5,996.66
India Sensex / Jan 17	76,619.33
Tokyo Nikkei / Jan 17	38,451.46
Nasdaq / Jan 17	19,630.20
Hang Seng / Jan 17	19,584.06
FTSE 100 / Jan 17	8,505.22
Dow Jones / Jan 17	43,487.83
Germany DAX 30 / Jan 17	20,903.39

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Jan 17	78.88
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Jan 17	18,785
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Jan 17	242,283
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Jan 17	2,703.25
Cotton US¢/pound / Jan 17	67.60
Petrol/Litre / Jan 18	256.13

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Burj Clean Energy Modaraba / Jan 17 Burj Clean Energy Modaraba(GEM)(GEMBCEM)	7.60 ▲ 1.00 (15.15%)
S.G.Power / Jan 17 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	9.51 ▲ 1.00 (11.75%)
Jahangir Sidd(Pref) / Jan 17 Jahangir Sidd(Pref)(JSCLPSA)	10.50 ▲ 1.00 (10.53%)
AN Textile Mill / Jan 17 AN Textile Mills Limited(ANTM)	12.82 ▲ 1.17 (10.04%)
Jah.Sidd. Co. / Jan 17 Jahangir Siddiqui & Co. Ltd.(JSCL)	23.62 ▲ 2.15 (10.01%)
Agritech Non-voting / Jan 17 Agritech Non-Voting Preference(AGLNCPS)	24.20 ▲ 2.20 (10.00%)
Arif Habib Ltd. / Jan 17 Arif Habib Limited(AHL)	66.21 ▲ 6.02 (10.00%)
Bilal Fibres / Jan 17 Bilal Fibres Limited(BILF)	15.95 ▲ 1.45 (10.00%)
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 17 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	77.09 ▲ 7.01 (10.00%)

Stock	Price
JS Global Banking / Jan 17 JS Global Banking Sector (ETF)(JSGBETF)	19.77 ▼ -2.75 (-12.21%)
First Capital Equities / Jan 17 First Capital Equities Limited(FCEL)	5.35 ▼ -0.72 (-11.86%)
Tariq Corp.Pref. / Jan 17 Tariq Corporation Limited-Preference Shares(TCORPCPS)	7 ▼ -0.88 (-11.17%)
Service Textile / Jan 17 Service Industries Textiles Limited(SERT)	14.98 ▼ -1.66 (-9.98%)
Gulshan Sp. / Jan 17 Gulshan Spinning Mills Limited(GSPM)	4.01 ▼ -0.43 (-9.68%)
Zahid Jee Textile / Jan 17 Zahidjee Textile Mills Limited(ZAHID)	27.51 ▼ -2.70 (-8.94%)
Mandviwala / Jan 17 Mandviwala Mauser Plastic Industries(MWMP)	21.50 ▼ -2.00 (-8.51%)
Universal Ins. / Jan 17 The Universal Insurance Company Limited(UVIC)	9.23 ▼ -0.65 (-6.58%)
Tata Textile / Jan 17 Tata Textile Mills Limited(TATM)	47.10 ▼ -2.80 (-5.61%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Jan 17 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	103,704,415 ▲ 0.01
Cnergyico PK / Jan 17 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	37,108,232 ▲ 0.04
Hub Power Co. / Jan 17 The Hub Power Company Limited(HUBC)	36,743,585 ▲ 5.79
Hascol Petrol / Jan 17 Hascol Petroleum Limited(HASCOL)	32,265,861 ▲ 0.83
Dewan Motors / Jan 17 Dewan Farooque Motors Limited(DFML)	28,402,498 ▲ 2.84
Citi Pharma Ltd / Jan 17 Citi Pharma Ltd.(CPHL)	24,195,904 ▲ 7.01
Pak Refinery / Jan 17 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	17,625,081 ▲ 0.94
Fauji Foods Ltd / Jan 17 Fauji Foods Limited(FFL)	16,675,539 ▲ 0.30
K-Electric Ltd. / Jan 17 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	16,024,776 ▲ 0.09

Markets →

Budget 2024-25: income tax calculator for FY25

Most Popular