SSGC organises ‘Istaqbal-e- Ramazan’ session KARACHI: The Istaqbal-e-Ramazan session has been integral part of SSGC’s event calendar for more than a decade. ... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Hot, dry weather likely in first week of Ramazan KARACHI: The country’s most parts are expected to see a hot and dry weather in the first week of... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Sindh CM highlights importance of ‘World Autism Awareness Day’ KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said the celebration of World Autism Awareness Day fosters... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
PTI’s Sindh chapter reiterates its support to beleaguered PM KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Sindh held ‘Karvan-e-Wafa’ on Friday for reiterating their resolve to... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Racial profiling, harassment of Baloch students: IHC directs interior minister to investigate allegations ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has directed the interior minister to probe into the grievances of... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Power supply monitoring: IESCO sets up ‘Central Control Room’ ISLAMABAD: During the holy month of Ramadan, especially during Sahar and Iftar, a Central Control Room has been set... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Red Communication Arts earns global recognition DUBAI: RED Communication Arts has been recognized for its game-changing creativity and forward-thinking leadership... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Operation Zarb-e-Azb: PDMA releases Rs320m for affected people PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Friday released funds amounting to Rs 320 million... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
GHG emissions likely to soar: ADB ISLAMABAD: The greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions are likely to increase further because of the China–Pakistan ... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
PM will survive vote of no-confidence, insists Fawad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhry on Friday vowed that the “dream of the... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Lavrov hopes to bypass sanctions in trade with ‘friend’ India NEW DELHI: Russia will increase its use of non-Western currencies for trade with countries such as India, its ... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (April 01, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (April 02, 2022)... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Resignations of three ministers accepted: Fawad assigned Law Ministry portfolio ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Friday accepted the resignations of three federal ministers belonging to the... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
5.55m jobs created in three years: Umar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has claimed that Pakistan... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Rates PSX regains footing KARACHI: Despite foreign selling, Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday closed on a positive note on the back of healthy... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Zalmay Khalilzad calls on COAS RAWALPINDI: Zalmay Khalilzad, ex-US Special Representative for Afghanistan Reconciliation and a prominent guest... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
With 21 seats in bag, PTI far ahead of others in KP polls PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) emerged as the most popular party in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Friday ... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
HEC: Privatisation Commission hosts signing ceremony ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission hosted the signing ceremony for sale of Heavy Electric Complex (HEC) to IMS... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Political upheaval adding to surge in default risk? ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s political upheaval is adding to a surge in the nation’s default risk and triggering off... Updated 02 Apr, 2022 10:24pm
President speaks to families of martyred troops ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday telephoned the family of Pakistan Army soldiers, who were martyred in... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Vote of no-confidence: It’s a ‘foreign conspiracy, insists Farrukh ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Friday reiterated that vote of... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Rashid urges ‘responsible quarters’ to announce election date immediately RAWALPINDI: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday urged responsible quarters of the country to come ... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
AIH says has trained 300 persons since 2019 ISLAMABAD: The Attock Institute of Horticulture (AIH), a subsidiary of Attock Refinery Limited (ARL) since 2019 as... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Bilawal accuses PM of ‘using’ NSC to prolong rule ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that the joint-opposition has proven... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
‘Naya Pakistan Qaumi Sehat Card Programme will prove to be a game-changer’ LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan Bakht has said that the Naya Pakistan Qaumi Sehat Card... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Punjab uplift funds increased by Rs100bn in a year: minister LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Jawan has said that for the first time in the history of Punjab, the... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
‘Independent’ MPA Jugnu joins PML-N: Hamza says next Punjab CM will be from his party LAHORE: Leader of the Opposition in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shehbaz on Friday claimed to have majority in the... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
‘You Are Wonderfully Made’: Ramazan greetings from Levi’s LAHORE: This year’s Ramazan greeting from Levi’s is clear and simple – “You are Wonderfully Made”. At the... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Semester exams from 14th at SU HYDERABAD: The University of Sindh has announced to conduct the first semester examinations of all batches of BA LLB... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
ZAB’s death anniversary: local holiday on 4th KARACHI: To mark the death anniversary of PPP founder Shaheed Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the Sindh government on Friday... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: They’re back in the driving seat “So same o same o by Monday?” “I don’t understand what you mean by that?” “Sharifs and the... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
More than a chairperson — founder’s daughter takes Zara helm The daughter of Inditex’s billionaire founder takes the helm of his Zara fashion empire on Friday with a more... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
BoJ to keep rates low as strong, not weak, yen still Kuroda’s enemy Haruhiko Kuroda built a career battling a strong yen and the Bank of Japan governor is unlikely to change course in... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Retail traders splurge on risky plays, fuelling bounce Freshly emboldened retail investors have continued piling into risky assets, supporting a bounce that has buoyed... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Testing times Moody’s rating on financial health of the country is widely considered as meaningful with consequences for the... Updated 02 Apr, 2022 12:26pm
Letters Afghanistan govt must rein in TTP At least our five soldiers were martyred recently by firing from Afghanistan, in an attack claimed by the... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 94,993 tonnes of cargo comprising 48,057 tonnes of import cargo and 46,936... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (April 01, 2022)... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (April 01, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (April 01, 2022).... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (April 01, 2022).... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
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 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (April 01, 2022).... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (April 01, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
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 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (April 01, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (April 01, 2022).... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Shehbaz censures Imran for ‘damaging’ ties with global powers ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) President and Opposition Leader in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif... Updated 03 Apr, 2022 11:58am
Governor accepts CM Buzdar’s resignation LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar on Friday accepted Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar’s... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
US irked by Russia visit, says PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan once again came down hard on an unnamed country purportedly the US on Friday... Updated 02 Apr, 2022 11:56am
US says supports ‘constitutional’ process in Pakistan Says closely following developments in Islamabad Updated 02 Apr, 2022 12:17pm
Logistics hub in Russia ablaze, Ukraine denies hitting it IRPIN, (Ukraine): Russian firefighters battled a blaze at one of Russia’s main logistics hubs for its Ukraine war... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
US allies agree to tap emergency oil reserves again PARIS: US allies agreed on Friday to tap their emergency oil reserves again in a bid to calm crude prices that have... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Move to avert LNG, oil supply disruption: ECC approves Rs25bn for PSO against Rs50bn request ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday approved Rs25 billion for the PSO... Updated 02 Apr, 2022 10:13am
Fertilizer for farmers: ECC directs ministry to formulate ‘rationalized’ policy ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has directed the Ministry of Industries and Production... Updated 02 Apr, 2022 10:19am
Jul-Mar exports grow 25pc to $23.332 billion YoY Commerce Ministry has once again not shared import figures perhaps due to a rising trade deficit in the current year Updated 02 Apr, 2022 12:17pm
PM’s security beefed up after agencies report: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Friday said that the security of... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Investors to lodge appeal in multi-billion forex action LONDON: The team behind a proposed multi-billion pound claim against major banks over alleged foreign exchange... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Senate election: IHC turns down Gilani’s ICA ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday turned down Senator Yousaf Raza Gilani’s intra-court appeal ... Updated 02 Apr, 2022 10:00am
PM orders filing of reference against dissident PTI MNAs ISLAMABAD: In a bid to shatter the dreams of dissident Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Members National Assembly for... Updated 02 Apr, 2022 09:53am
Conversion of Karachi’s garbage into electricity: LoI signed as reputed cos keen to make $600m investment KARACHI: Four globally reputed companies are intending to make a cumulative $600 million investment to convert... Updated 02 Apr, 2022 10:07am
Alternative currency-based payment mechanism with Iran on the cards ISLAMABAD: Pakistan needs to initiate work on creating an alternative currency-based payment mechanism to enhance... Updated 02 Apr, 2022 10:25am
Arab states: Ramazan 2022 begins today KARACHI: Ramadan moon is spotted in various parts of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar and other Arab states on Friday 29th ... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Energy Improvement in power generation helps Lesco reduce load-shedding LAHORE: An improvement in power generation on Friday led to increase in quota for Lahore Electric Supply Company... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Energy PSO renews partnership with TEA KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest energy company - Pakistan State Oil (PSO), has signed Fuel Supply and Technical... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Commodities Copper pressured by soft China data and Shanghai lockdowns LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Friday on concern that weak factory activity and COVID-19 lockdowns in top metals... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Energy Oil benchmarks on course for biggest weekly losses in 2 years LONDON: Oil dipped in and out of negative territory on Friday as members of the International Energy Agency (IEA)... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Commodities Gold falls 1pc after strong US jobs data, firmer dollar NEW YORK: Gold retreated on Friday and was set to post a weekly decline after robust US jobs data drove the dollar... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Commodities Crown gains after rate hike PRAGUE: The Czech crown rose on Friday to its highest level since Feb. 21 as markets took in the central bank’s... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Energy Asia’s gasoline crack extends gains NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline crack extended gains on Friday after crude oil prices weakened and a flurry of trades ... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Energy Asia Distillates: Gasoil cash premiums up SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for 10 ppm gasoil rose to an over three-week high on Friday, posting a second... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Commodities Russia’s Sovecon ups 2021-22 wheat export forecast MOSCOW: Sovecon, one of the leading agriculture consultancies in Moscow, said on Friday it had raised its forecast... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Energy US natgas gains ahead of storage report NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose about 2% to a fresh nine-week high on Thursday on forecasts for higher demand... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Commodities China lifts aluminium exports as Western production slides LONDON: China is stepping up exports of aluminium to fill a widening supply gap in Western markets. The country... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (April 01, 2022).... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Solo deal reported in absence of motivating factor LAHORE: The local cotton market on Friday remained steady while the trading volume remained low. He told that the... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Saturday, April 02, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (April 01, 2022). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (April 01, 2022).... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
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 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (April 01,... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Fertilizer firms being issued show-cause notices despite SRO compliance ISLAMABAD: In spite of due compliance of relevant SRO, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)’s field formations are... Updated 02 Apr, 2022 10:28am
SPI slightly up WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended March 31, 2022 recorded an increase of 0.53 ... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
March CPI inflation up 12.7pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation increased by 12.7 percent on year-on-year basis in March 2022 as... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
IBI assets post record growth of Rs1.3trn in CY21 KARACHI: Assets of the Islamic Banking Industry (IBI) recorded highest-ever growth of Rs 1.3 trillion reaching Rs ... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Final figure of wheat crop production to be reported by April ISLAMABAD: Punjab, which accounts for 75 percent of the total wheat production in the country, has not started... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
SBP announces office hours for Ramazan KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced office and business hours for the month of... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Taxes March SRB collection shows 30pc growth YoY KARACHI: Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has collected revenue of Rs14.90 billion during the month of March 2022 as... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Industry PDWP approves two development schemes LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) on Friday approved two development schemes of higher... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Industry FWCCI signs MoU with Chughtai Labs FAISALABAD: Women should be sensitive to healthcare practices as healthy women can build a healthy nation, they must... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Taxes ‘Tax issues will be resolved’, LTO Lahore tells APTMA members LAHORE: Chief Commissioner Large Taxpayer Office (LTO) Lahore Ahmad Shuja Khan has assured members of All Pakistan... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Companies Clarification KARACHI: Supernet Limited has clarified that story printed on 1st of April 2022 titled “Supernet to raise RS475m... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Taxes July 2021-March 2022: LTO Karachi collection grows 42pc to Rs1144.7bn YoY KARACHI: The Large Taxpayers Office (LTO), Karachi has shown remarkable achievement by collecting Rs 1144.7 billion... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am
Industry Small and Medium Enterprises ‘SME Asaan Finance’ will help improve access to finance KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has introduced ‘SME Asaan Finance’ (SAAF) to improve access to finance for... Published 02 Apr, 2022 04:14am