Industry Qureshi for taking steps aimed at boosting Pak-US trade ties ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday stressed the need for taking concrete measures to further... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Taxes Pharma sector demands payment of ST refunds on ‘purchases’ basis ISLAMABAD: The pharmaceutical sector has threatened to close down all pharma factories/manufacturing units, if the... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Dengue larva: Chances of germination low despite prevailing moisture content in wind LAHORE: A drop in temperature has ignited germination of mosquito larva in grassy areas and there are also signs of... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Preparations in full swing for D-Chowk public gathering: Faisal ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting Senator Faisal Javed Khan on Monday... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Human rights violations: OIC states urged to announce boycott of India ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami(JI)Pakistan chief Sirajul Haq, Monday, while welcoming the foreign ministers and ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Gastrointestinal diseases: Experts underscore need for creating awareness KARACHI: Hundreds of people including children are being brought to public and private hospitals in Karachi and ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
‘Controversial’ agenda of board meeting causes rift between MoS&T, NEECA ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Science and Technology (MoS&T) and National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Alkhidmat, Foodpanda sign MoU Karachi: Amid rising cost of healthcare in Pakistan, Alkhidmat Foundation and online food and grocery delivery... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Europe Ukraine defies Russian demand to lay down arms in Mariupol LVIV, (Ukraine): Ukraine defied a Russian demand that its forces lay down arms before dawn on Monday in Mariupol,... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Case against ex-BISP chairperson adjourned till Apr 18 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Monday adjourned Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) case against former... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
4G connectivity: Over 11.5m Pakistanis to benefit from joint Jazz-USF efforts ISLAMABAD: Over 11.5 million Pakistanis in rural areas will benefit from 4G connectivity under the joint efforts of... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
‘Pakistan Sports Festival’ concludes ISLAMABAD: With the joint collaboration of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sports Directorate and Frontier Corps North the... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
US diplomats & NHMP inaugurate new barracks for policewomen LAHORE: US diplomats and National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) Inspector General Inam Ghani inaugurated a ... Updated 22 Mar, 2022 05:44am
President grants 90-day remission to inmates across country LAHORE: President Dr Arif Alvi on the direction of Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced special remission of 90... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Filing presidential reference in SC no surrender: governor LAHORE: Supporting the government’s decision to approach the Supreme Court of Pakistan for clarification of ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Growers Advised To Cultivate Approved Moong Varieties FAISALABAD: Director Agriculture Chaudhry Abdul Hameed has advised the growers to cultivate approved Moong varieties... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (March 21, 2022) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 22, 2022).... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Vote on no-trust motion in NA on Friday: No ‘unlawful obstruction’ will be there, AGP tells SC ISLAMABAD: Attorney General for Pakistan submitted no “physical or unlawful” obstruction will be there on the ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Opposition accuses NA Speaker of committing violation of constitution ISLAMABAD: Senior opposition leadership on Monday accused National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser of violating the... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
No gathering at D-Chowk: ICT proposes alternate venues for political rallies ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration on Monday asked the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
‘It’s game over,’ Maryam tells embattled PM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice-president Maryam Nawaz on Monday claimed that Prime Minister... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Sindh governor, two ministers, MNAs call on PM ISLAMABAD: Governor Sindh Imran Ismail, Minister for Defence Pervez Khattak and Minister for Maritime Affairs Syed... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
PM directs FIA to probe ‘malicious campaign’ against army ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday took notice of a “malicious campaign” against the military in ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
‘Charter of Humanitarian Trust Fund for Afghanistan’ signed ISLAMABAD: The Charter of the Humanitarian Trust Fund for Afghanistan was signed Monday by Secretary General,... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
COAS terms OIC-CFMs’ moot ‘historic’ development ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff, General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday, while referring to the OIC’s 48th Council of... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Gen Zia’s referendum “Ah I am reminded of 18 December 1984.” “Refresh my memory.” “Ziaul Haq held a referendum in the country... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Conviction in Avenfield reference: Maryam’s, Safdar’s appeals: hearing adjourned till May 12 ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, deferred the hearing in Maryam Nawaz and her husband Captain... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
OIC-CFMs’ moot, Pakistan Day parade: ‘Red Zone’ under high security ISLAMABAD: The law enforcement agencies have put in place comprehensive security arrangements at the Red Zone as ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
PDM to hold its sit-in in Islamabad on 25th : Fazl ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam (JUI) secretary general Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Haideri has said that Pakistan... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Air Marshal Zahid Mahmood becomes Vice Chief of Air Staff ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan on Monday appointed Air Marshal Muhammad Zahid Mahmood as Vice Chief of the ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Punjab CM has met over 200 MPs in 10 days LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar held meetings with more than 200 parliamentarians including Tareen... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
HBL begins its ‘Tree Plantation Drive-2022’ ISLAMABAD: HBL begins its ‘Tree Plantation Drive 2022’, with the aim of restoring landscapes and mitigating... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
PM’s allegations: media JAC seeks proof ISLAMABAD: In a statement issued Monday, the Media Joint Action Committee has taken a serious note of the false... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Aerodrome for general aviation purposes Minister performs ground-breaking ISLAMABAD: The Honourable Federal Minister for Aviation, Ghulam Sarwar Khan performed the ground-breaking ceremony... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Stocks Joint mining project at Reko Diq: OGDC, PPL issue material notifications on PSX KARACHI: The Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDC) and Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) on Monday issued material... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Milk prices fall by Rs80 per litre across Sindh? KARACHI: Milk prices in Karachi have come down by Rs80 per litre in Karachi and other parts of the Sindh province ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
SHCC to issue regular licences to healthcare facilities KARACHI: Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC) has decided to issue regular licences to healthcare facilities in the... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Shaukat Khanum launches ‘Zakat campaign for 2022’ LAHORE: Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital and Research Centres (SKMCH&RC) has launched their Zakat... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Implications of the GDP rebasing The Governing Council of the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics has approved the new GDP estimates, following the ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
The slippery slope of Pakistan’s politics While controversy rages against Speaker National Assembly (NA) Asad Qaiser’s delaying the calling of the NA ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Ukraine crisis another nudge for joint EU bonds The path to permanent joint bond sales by euro zone governments will be long and bumpy, but Russia’s invasion of... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Letters Superfluous patching of potholes We read in Physics that every object has a limit to bear stress and if this limit (the ‘elastic limit’) is... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Stocks TSX jumps to record high TORONTO: Canada’s commodity-heavy main stock index rose to a record high on Monday as rising crude prices lifted... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Stocks China’s blue-chip index, HK stocks slip SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip index and Hong Kong shares closed lower on Monday, as the central bank’s move to... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Stocks Moscow exchange starts gradual reopening MOSCOW: Trading in federal government bonds restarted Monday on the Moscow Stock Exchange as part of a phased... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Stocks Indian shares end lower BENGALURU: Indian shares ended nearly 1% lower on Monday after making sizeable gains the previous week, weighed down... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Stocks European shares muted in choppy trade LONDON: European shares were subdued at the close on Monday after choppy trading, as the surge in energy stocks was... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Stocks Egypt jumps over 4pc to mark best day in nearly 2 years DUBAI: Egypt’s blue-chip index posted its biggest percentage gain in nearly two years on Monday after the central... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Stocks Wall Street slides after Powell’s hawkish comments NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Monday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments sparked... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Stocks FTSE 100 ends higher LONDON: Britain’s FTSE 100 closed higher on Monday as surging oil prices boosted energy stocks, although concerns... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Stocks London Stock Exchange sells wealth business unit for $1.1bn LONDON: The London Stock Exchange Group said on Monday it will divest its wealth management technology operations... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
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 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates E&P sector leads PSX rally KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying, mainly in... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Energy Saudi says Yemen rebel attacks ‘threat’ to oil supplies RIYADH: Top crude exporter Saudi Arabia warned Monday that Yemeni rebel attacks on the kingdom’s oil facilities... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Energy Europe split on how to spare consumers energy price pain BRUSSELS/LONDON: Proposals from southern European countries to intervene in energy markets have highlighted the... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Energy Crude jumps more than 6pc as EU mulls Russian oil ban HOUSTON: Oil prices soared more than 6% on Monday, with global benchmark Brent crude climbing above $115 a barrel, ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Energy India to raise petrol, diesel retail prices after 4-month hiatus NEW DELHI: Indian state fuel retailers will raise petrol and diesel pump prices by 0.8 rupees ($0.0105) per litre... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Grains Thailand may exceed rice export target BANGKOK: Thailand expects to export more than 7 million tonnes of rice this year, exceeding its initial target, an... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Energy VLSFO crack hits week-high SINGAPORE: Asia’s front-month crack for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) rose on Monday, climbing to its... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Energy Asia Distillates: Gasoil cash premiums, cracks swell SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for 10 ppm gasoil climbed on Monday, lifted by a stronger deal in the physical... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Grains Russia exports more wheat MOSCOW: Russia is exporting more wheat via its Black Sea ports as Azov Sea routes remain restricted, analysts said ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Energy Asia’s gasoline margin falls as crude oil jumps NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline markets came under pressure on Monday, after crude oil benchmarks climbed on fears of... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 182,994 tonnes of cargo comprising 120,255 tonnes of import cargo and 62,739... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (March 21, 2022)... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 21, 2022).... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (March 21, 2022).... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (March 21, 2022).... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
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 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (March 21, 2022).... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (March 21, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 997.4735 ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,435.6433 ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,554.6515... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,187.9458 Bid... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ======================== ... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (March 21, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (March 21, 2022).... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (March 21,... Published 22 Mar, 2022 05:21am
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