Ufone 4G emerges as Pakistan’s No 1 voice, data network: PTA report ISLAMABAD: Ufone 4G has emerged as Pakistan’s No. 1 Voice and Data network in Pakistan Telecommunication... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Bilawal issues ‘ultimatum’ to PM BAHAWALPUR: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has given a five-day ultimatum to the... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Japan’s JAL, ANA cancel all Europe flights TOKYO: Japan Airlines Co Ltd and ANA Holdings Inc said they would cancel all flights to and from Europe on Thursday,... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Satellite operator OneWeb suspends Baikonur launches LONDON: Global satellite communications company OnWeb announced on Thursday that its board had voted to suspend all... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Two cargo ships hit by explosions around Ukraine, one seafarer killed LONDON/DHAKA: An Estonian-owned cargo ship sank on Thursday off Ukraine’s major Black Sea port of Odessa, hours... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
South Asia US hopes India will distance itself from Russia NEW DELHI: The United States called on India on Wednesday to distance itself from Russia, its main arms supplier,... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
‘All of humanity’ at risk from nuclear threat over Ukraine: UN GENEVA: The UN human rights chief on Thursday slammed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, warning millions there were... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
UAE relations with US facing ‘stress test’: Emirati diplomat ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates and the United States are facing a “stress test” in their relationship, a... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
APNS body adopts annual report, rejects PECA Ordinance KARACHI: The Annual General Council Meeting and the Extra-Ordinary General Council Meeting of the APNS will be held... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
First Test of Benaud- Qadir championship series begins today LAHORE: After 24 years, Pakistan and Australia are set to resume Test battle in the first Test of the three-match... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Descon ‘successfully’ completes 20 shutdowns across ME, Pakistan LAHORE: Descon Engineering Limited has successfully completed 20 shutdowns in the Middle East & Pakistan during... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Farah Azeem appointed spokesperson for Balochistan govt QUETTA: Balochistan government on Thursday appointed former Member of Provincial Assembly, Farah Azeem Shah as... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
‘No political party has placed sports on its political agenda’ KARACHI: The Rebuild Karachi Conference - an initiative of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi - hosted on Thursday a... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
BC launches ‘Pakistan/UK New Perspectives’ programme ISLAMABAD: British Council Chief Executive Officer, Scott Mc Donald hosted a launch event for the Pakistan/UK: New... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
The Income Tax Amendment Ordinance 2022: govt’s plan to promote industries [These notes have been prepared on the basis of draft of the law as provided by Super Law Updates] General A... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
US Senate confirms Donald Blome as new envoy to Pakistan WASHINGTON: The United States Senate has confirmed the appointment of Donald Armin Blome as the country’s next... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Fresh spell of westerly wave brings rain to city LAHORE: A spell of fresh westerly wave brought rain to the city on Thursday. Pakistan Meteorological Department ... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
JSHQ underscores need for setting up underground SPR facility ISLAMABAD: Joint Staff Headquarters (JSHQ), Ministry of Defence, has proposed that Strategic Petroleum Reserves ... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
A Chevening scholar, Wasif holds a double MBA from the University of Bath, UK, and Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi. He is also a Certified Director TEXT: Wasif Ijlal is the CEO of TransKarachi. He has held several leadership and advisory positions in the banking,... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
TOGETHER, WE CAN MOVE MOUNTAINS BridgeLinx is a technology-enabled trucking and logistics solutions provider. We deploy technology to connect... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (March 3, 2022) and the forecast for Friday (March 4, 2022).... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Navy foils intrusion attempt by Indian submarine KARACHI: Indian Navy deployed its submarine against Pakistan with ulterior motives. However, yet again through... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Rs5/unit power relief: Details to be unveiled today ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy Hammad Azhar is all set to unveil mechanism about reduction of Rs5 per unit in... Updated 04 Mar, 2022 10:04am
Lawyer for Kulbhushan: IHC asks govt to give one more chance to India ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) asked the federal government to extend another opportunity to the Indian... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
GSP Plus status: Punjab governor says he stays in touch with European parliament LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Thursday that Pakistan is moving forward successfully on ... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Official shares EU’s perspective on Ukraine situation with Qureshi ISLAMABAD: The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Josep Borell ... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Toshakhana reference: Zardari granted one-day exemption ISLAMABAD: An accountability court on Thursday granted a one-day exemption to the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP)... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Social acceptance of corruption deepens poverty: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that acceptability of corruption by the society is the main cause of... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Submarine: minister issues stern warning to India ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Thursday warned India to be ready to face the music... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
PECA Ordinance: PML-N submits resolution ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), on Thursday, submitted a resolution to the National Assembly,... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
India, Pakistan talks on water issues conclude ISLAMABAD: Indus Waters Commissioners of Pakistan and India have concluded three days’ parleys started from ... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
No-trust motion now only way to oust govt, says Shehbaz LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president, Shehbaz Sharif, said on Thursday that no-confidence... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
‘International Wildlife Day’ observed ISLAMABAD: International Wildlife Day was observed on Thursday worldwide including Pakistan under the theme... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
‘Disposal’ of scrap: PR generates revenue worth Rs5.51bn in 6 years ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Railways (PR) in the past six years from 2016-2022 has generated revenue worth Rs5.51 ... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Land acquisition for port: Gwadar Port Authority asked to expedite work ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs, Thursday, asked the Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) to ... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Science & technology: Budget proposals discussed ISLAMABAD: Meeting of the Standing Committee on Science and Technology was held under the chairmanship of Sajid ... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Khan was a ‘dictator’ captain “There is one team that is getting extremely popular in Pakistan.” “Hmmm, that couldn’t be The Khan’s... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Law ministry opposes ‘high courts bill’ ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Law and Justice opposed The High Courts (Establishment) (Amendm-ent) Bill, 2020 (Article... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
SoA for PSM privatization: SSGC MD grilled for ‘delaying’ NOC ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister, Senator Shaukat Tarin reportedly grilled Managing Director, Sui Southern Gas Company... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Establishment of ‘Cochlear Implants Bank’ proposed LAHORE: Proposing the establishment of a ‘Cochlear Implants Bank’ to fund the treatment of hearing-impaired... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Senate body told ‘2016 allotment and quota policy is being implemented’ ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works was informed by the Ministry of Housing... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
CM reviews pace of jail reforms LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar while chairing a meeting reviewed the pace of jail reforms and... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Ex-post facto approval of expenditure: ECC asks MoI&P to seek legal opinion ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed Ministry of Industries and... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
APNS condoles death of Sohail Dehlvi KARACHI: Sarmad Ali, President and Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers ... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Hyderabad commissioner asks municipal officers to pull their socks up HYDERABAD: Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Nadeem-ur-Rehman Memon presiding over a meeting with the officers of... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Cooperative Market, Victoria Building infernos: Compensation claims finalised KARACHI: After successfully demonstrating complete unity and sincerity towards the affectees of Bolton Market... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Job creation termed ‘biggest CSR’ KARACHI: Chief Commissioner Corporate Tax Office, Federal Board of Revenue Dr Aftab Imam has emphasized on given ... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
SHC suspends arrest warrants for ex-Karachi Mayor Wasim KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday suspended the operation of non-bailable warrants issued for the... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Business community hails PM’s relief package KARACHI: Business and industrial community welcomed the relief measures announced by Prime Minister Imran Khan,... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
PM’s relief package in perspective—I “It is better to offer no excuse than a bad one” — George Washington Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Climate change crisis and global response The existential threat of climate change is unfolding fast, and the window of limiting average global temperatures... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Letters The Cold War 2.0. A major city of Ukraine has fallen to the advancing Russian troops as the Russia-Ukraine war enters its second week.... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
ML-1 project: design fault, inadequate consultancy cause delay ISLAMABAD: China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Authority has revealed that Pakistan Railways’ multi-billion... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Stocks Indian shares end lower BENGALURU: Indian shares settled lower on Thursday, as losses in financial stocks outweighed a boost from metals and... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Stocks China stocks end lower SHANGHAI: China stocks closed lower on Thursday, as investor appetite was dampened after a survey showed services... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Stocks European shares slide 2pc LONDON: European shares closed sharply lower on Thursday as concerns over the impact of mounting sanctions against... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Stocks Growth stocks drag Wall Street lower on inflation worries NEW YORK: Megacap growth stocks dragged the Nasdaq and S&P 500 lower on Thursday as investors worried that... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Stocks British stocks slip LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 slipped in volatile trade on Thursday, as investors assessed the impact of soaring... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 04 Mar, 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 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 3, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (March 3, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,457.5080... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 3, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 3, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 3, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 3, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 3, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (March 3, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (March 3, 2022).... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Rates PSX witnesses uptick KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed mixed trend over investor concerns arising due to higher fuel... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Energy Lesco achieves 100pc recovery target in Jan LAHORE: Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has achieved 100 percent recovery in the month of January while... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Cotton & Textile Over 7.4m cotton bales reach ginneries MULTAN: Seed cotton (Phutti) equivalent to over 7.4 million or exactly 74,41,833 bales have reached ginning ... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Energy Complaints: Ogra’s performance unveiled FAISALABAD: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has received a total 80 thousand complaints, out of which relief... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Energy India refiner Nayara to find funding harder due to Rosneft link NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Indian refiner Nayara Energy, part-owned by Russian oil giant Rosneft, could find it harder to... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Commodities Nickel leads base metals rally as Russia supply woes deepen LONDON: Prices of aluminium, copper and nickel raced to fresh highs on Thursday as widening sanctions on Russia for... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Energy Iran hopeful for oil majors to return once sanctions lifted LONDON: Talk of a possible agreement between Iran and the United States over Tehran’s nuclear programme has put... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Commodities Canadian Natural Resources sidesteps winter hit to post profit surge TORONTO: Canadian Natural Resources Ltd surpassed quarterly profit estimates on Thursday and raised its dividend as... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Commodities Palm hovers near record high KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Thursday, hovering near record highs, on expectations that buyers... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Commodities Taiwan’s MFIG buys about 130,000 T corn from US, Argentina HAMBURG: Taiwan’s MFIG purchasing group bought about 130,000 tonnes of animal feed corn, expected to be sourced... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Commodities Wheat extends run to 14-year high on Black Sea supply fears PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat extended its surge to set another 14-year high on Thursday, taking weekly gains to... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Commodities Arabica coffee hits two-month low, robusta also down LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE set a two-month low on Thursday while robusta prices fell to their weakest in... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Commodities Gold prices steady on Ukraine crisis LONDON: Gold steadied on Thursday as the Russia-Ukraine conflict kept investors on their toes and buoyed demand for... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Commodities Japan rubber futures end flat SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures ended nearly flat on Thursday, as fears of global inflation countered... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Palladium hits high; gold rises NEW YORK: Palladium extended gains to a more than seven-month high on Thursday, spurred by concerns over supply... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Commodities South Korea’s KFA tenders to buy up to 204,000 tonnes of corn HAMBURG: The Korea Feed Association (KFA) has issued an international tender to purchase up to 204,000 tonnes of ... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Energy VLSFO crack climbs to fresh high since Jan 2020 SINGAPORE: Asia’s front-month crack for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) surged for a second consecutive... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Commodities Asia rice: Vietnamese rates gain as China routes reopen post Covid curbs BENGALURU/BANGKOK/HANOI/MUMBAI/DHAKA: Prices of rice exported from Vietnam rose this week, as trade routes to China... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Commodities Turkey to cut wheat purchase to 285,000 tonnes on high prices HAMBURG: Turkey’s state grain board TMO has informed traders it will cut its purchase of wheat in an international... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Commodities EU may let farmers use fallow land as Ukraine war hits grain supply BRUSSELS/PARIS: The European Union will consider letting farmers use fallow land, notably to grow protein crops for... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Commodities ICE canola futures slip on commercial hedges WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures slipped on Wednesday, as Canadian farmers sold more of their crop to cash ... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Energy US natural gas futures gain NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose about 4% to near a four-week high on Wednesday, gaining some rare support from... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 153,264 tonnes of cargo comprising 98,028 tonnes of import cargo and 55,236... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 18.824... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (March 03, 2022).... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Cotton & Textile Dullness persists on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained dull while the trading volume remained very low. The Spot Rate... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Energy Higher oil prices boost Gulf markets, Aramco hits record high DUBAI: Middle East stock markets rose on Thursday boosted by energy and commodity linked assets as oil prices neared... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 3, 2022)... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (March 3, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 04 Mar, 2022 04:37am