Space debris found in rural India likely from ‘China rocket’ MUMBAI: A large metal ring and sphere that villagers in rural western India said fell from the sky over the weekend... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Middle East IMF must condition Egypt loan to protect poorest, HRW warns BEIRUT: Rights groups on Monday said an Egyptian request for a loan from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) must... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
US Senate panel vote set to vote on Biden’s Supreme Court pick Jackson WASHINGTON: The Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday was poised to vote on President Joe Biden’s US Supreme Court... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
US Vice President Harris’ deputy chief of staff to depart WASHINGTON: US Vice President Kamala Harris’s deputy chief of staff Michael Fuchs is leaving the administration,... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Global outcry at ‘war crime’ killings near Kyiv as frontline shifts BUCHA: Global outrage spread on Monday at civilian killings in north Ukraine where a mass grave and tied bodies shot... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Russia to resume flights with 52 ‘friendly’ countries MOSCOW: Russia plans to end restrictions on flights to and from 52 countries after April 9, part of its plans to... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Alvi asks Imran, Shehbaz to suggest nominee for top post ISLAMABAD: After dissolution of the National Assembly, President Dr Arif Alvi has written a letter to Prime Minister... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
CM office refutes Sarwar’s allegations against Buzdar LAHORE: The spokesperson to the Chief Minister’s Office has categorically refuted the allegations of former... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Dissolution of NA a conspiracy against Pakistan: Fazl ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Monday, while urging the Supreme Court... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
PPP fears imposition of Governor’s Rule in Punjab LAHORE: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab fears the imposition of Governor’s Rule in the province to ... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Acquittal plea of ex-PM Gilani: AC seeks reply from NAB ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Monday sought a reply from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) regarding... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
US official avoids question on ‘regime change conspiracy’ ISLAMABAD: Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asia at the US State Department Donald Lu side-stepped... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Qureshi says ready to share minutes of NSC meeting with SC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vice chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi said on Monday that his party is ready... Updated 05 Apr, 2022 03:13pm
No one can give ruling above Constitution: Shujaat LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain has said that no one can give any... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
PTI activists besiege hotel where opposition MPAs staying LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Hamza Shehbaz rushed to a hotel on Monday where the oppositions MPAs are... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
UET Peshawar, SNGPL sign MoU PESHAWAR: The University of Engineering and Technology (UET) Peshawar and Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL)... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
High-level security meeting reviews law, order situation in Lahore LAHORE: A high-level security meeting was held at the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) on Monday to review the ... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
JI calls for formation of caretaker govt to hold fresh polls LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has called for the formation of a caretaker government to hold fresh... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Plea seeking cancellation of Shehbaz’s bail dismissed LAHORE: A special court (Central) on Monday dismissed an application of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rana Shamim denies leaking affidavit ISLAMABAD: Former chief judge of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) Rana Shamim on Monday submitted his affidavit to the ... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Administrator inspects carpeting of roads KARACHI: Administra-tor DMC East Rehmatullah Sheikh has said that vibrant efforts are being made to provide... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Customs staff foil bid to export sweeteners to UK KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Exports, Karachi, has foiled an attempt to export a substantial quantity of... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Korangi Industrial Zone ‘All possible steps to be taken to curb rising crime rate’ KARACHI: “All possible steps will be taken to curb the rising crime rate. Strategies are being formulated to... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Water demand for Rabbi crops expected to scale up KARACHI: Water demand for the standing Rabbi crops is expected to scale up because of the hot and dry weather, as... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Akeel Bilgrami honoured with Sitara-e-Imtiaz KARACHI: Architect Syed Akeel Bilgrami received the prestigious Sitara–e-Imtiaz from the president of Pakistan, Dr... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Health facilities: Sehat Kahani signs MoU with Railways ministry KARACHI: Sehat Kahani has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Railways, government of Pakistan... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Political crises must be resolved soon to save economy from woes: BMG KARACHI: Chairman of Businessmen Group (BMG) and former President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) ... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Resettlement compensation: TransKarachi holds cheque distribution ceremony KARACHI: Trans-Karachi, a public sector company established and owned by the government of Sindh hosted a cheque... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
317 Ramazan bazaars: Punjab govt releases 11,172MT of wheat to flour mills LAHORE: The Punjab government has so far released 11,172 metric tons of wheat to the flour mills for supply of cheap... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
IHC seeks TV licences record from PEMRA ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday sought relevant record from the Pakistan Electronic Media... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Noor Muqaddam case: Trial judge appointed as Sessions Judge ISLAMABAD: Muhammad Ata Rabbani, who had sentenced Zahir Jaffer to death and Usman Mirza to life imprisonment in ... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Whole country pins hopes on PM, apex court: Umar ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) held a protest demonstration against the no-confidence motion against ... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Arooj Aftab wins first Grammy LAS VEGAS: The Brooklyn-based Pakistani vocalist Arooj Aftab on Sunday bagged her first Grammy, winning a ... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Moeed thanks PM for entrusting him with NSA’s responsibility ISLAMABAD: Former National Security Adviser (NSA) Dr Moeed Yusuf on Monday thanked Prime Minister Imran Khan for... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Asia Shanghai to extend lockdown SHANGHAI: Shanghai will remain under lockdown as it reviews results of an exercise to test all of its 26 million... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Asia Iran says will return to Vienna only to finalise nuclear deal TEHRAN: Iran said Monday it will only return to Vienna in order to finalise an agreement to revive its landmark 2015... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
SH&ME introduces reforms in compliance with Ombudsman’s orders LAHORE: In compliance with the directions of Punjab Ombudsman Maj. Azam Suleman Khan (retd) in an own-motion notice... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Farewell ceremony held: Buzdar says he always did licit work LAHORE: Chief Minister of Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that he always did licit work and made decisions with... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
LHC acquits model Uzma Rao LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Monday allowed an appeal of a fashion model Uzma Rao alias ... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
ANF’s workshop on money laundering, terror financing investigation concludes ISLAMABAD: A five-day workshop/seminar organised by Anti Narcotics Force (ANF) Academy on ‘Money Laundering and... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
‘Threat letter’ PML-N demands Asad Majeed be called in SC to ascertain facts ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has demanded that the “threat letter”, which became a ground to... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Full-court reference: Opacity erodes public trust in judiciary: Justice Baqir ISLAMABAD: Justice Maqbool Baqir has stated that attacks on and abduction of journalists and the courts’ ... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
CM to perform groundbreaking of Swat Motorway Phase-II project next week PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has decided to perform groundbreaking of another mega project of Malakand... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Assistant Commissioner reviews performance of Ramazan bazaars FAISALABAD: Assistant Commissioner City Sahibzada Muhammad Yousaf visited Ramazan bazaars and checked the... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
‘First Women National Savings Centre’ inaugurated in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Director General National Savings, Hamid Raza Khalid inaugurated First ever Exclusive Women National... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 4, 2022) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 5, 2022).... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Opposition accuses PM of imposing ‘martial law’ ISLAMABAD: The joint opposition on Monday accused Prime Minister Imran Khan of imposing a “civilian martial law”... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates Index sheds 1,250.06 points: PSX witnesses bloodbath KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bloodbath session and closed in deep red with heavy losses due ... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
PM says opposition part of ‘international conspiracy’ ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan said that the opposition wanted to come to power before election for ... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Imran compromised party ideology for 5 seats, says Aleem LAHORE: Former Punjab senior minister and disgruntled member of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Abdul Aleem Khan has... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Two killed in Kulachi grenade attack DERA ISMAIL KHAN: At least two people were killed when unknown assailants hurled a hand grenade at them in Kulachi... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
More and more bad news Pakistan finds itself increasingly in a quagmire. The economy was hit severely first after March 2020 by the... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Imran Khan’s ‘flight’ Politics in Pakistan never fails to surprise and shock. But Imran Khan’s actions in the last few days have broken... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
With capital markets jittery, private equity pounces to finance tech buyouts When buyout firm Thoma Bravo LLC was seeking lenders to finance its acquisition of business software company Anaplan... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Letters The criticality of job creation Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has claimed that Pakistan... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Nawaz Sharif is an open book “Clever as a fox or dumb as a doormat?” “Fox is an animal and doormat has no life, it is an article produced... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 128,495 tonnes of cargo comprising 102,728 tonnes of import cargo and 25,767... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Stocks Indian shares surge BENGALURU: Indian shares rose on Monday to close at a near three-month high, buoyed by a surge in India’s largest... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Stocks Hong Kong stocks hit month high HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks reached a one-month high on Monday, led by Hong Kong-US dual listed companies, after a... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Stocks Tech stock rally leads European shares higher LONDON: European shares gained on Monday with tech stocks rallying more than 2%, while investors kept an eye out for... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Stocks Gulf bourses mixed, Abu Dhabi set for best day in over a month DUBAI: Gulf markets ended mixed on Monday, with Abu Dhabi’s index marking its best day in over a month and as... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Stocks Nasdaq, S&P 500 climb as growth stocks, Twitter jump NEW YORK: The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 gained on Monday, boosted by megacap stocks and a 20% jump in Twitter... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Stocks Industrials and leisure stocks boost UK shares higher LONDON: Gains in industrials and leisure stocks drove Britain’s share indexes higher on Monday, with investors... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (April 4, 2022). ======================================= Offset ... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 4, 2022).... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (April 4, 2022).... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
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 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (April 4, 2022).... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (April 4, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
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 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (April 4, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (April 4, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 4, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,358.1973... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (April 4, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 994.5624 Bid... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (April 4, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,448.9812 Bid... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 4, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 4, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,549.8360... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 4, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 456.1382... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 4, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 378.3399... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 4, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 2,088.9619... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (April 4, 2022).... Published 05 Apr, 2022 05:38am
All eyes on apex court to see how it will end impasse Supreme Court questions how the NA deputy speaker could give a ruling to reject the no-confidence vote in the National Assembly Updated 05 Apr, 2022 03:44pm
Afghan transit trade: SBP defers certain requirements till Dec 31st KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has deferred some requirements for the Afghan Transit Trade (ATT) until... Updated 05 Apr, 2022 10:10am
Jul-Mar trade deficit widens 70.1pc ISLAMABAD: Trade deficit widened by 70.1 percent during the first nine months (July-March) of the current fiscal... Updated 05 Apr, 2022 10:00am
Proceedings of NSC meeting: Bilawal urges ISPR to clarify ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari, Monday, urged Director-General... Updated 05 Apr, 2022 02:03pm
EFF programme: 7th review to remain pending till formation of new govt: IMF ISLAMABAD: The ongoing talks with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under seventh review of the Extended Fund... Updated 05 Apr, 2022 10:05am
Imran proposes name of Justice Gulzar as caretaker PM ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan has proposed the name of former Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice ... Updated 05 Apr, 2022 09:52am
Shehbaz refuses to respond to president’s letter ISLAMABAD: Opposi-tion leader in the National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif on Monday refused to engage with Prime ... Updated 05 Apr, 2022 01:54pm
Energy FCA adjustment for Feb: Nepra approves Rs1.29 hike for K-Electric ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Monday gave its assent to increase K-Electric ... Updated 05 Apr, 2022 03:08pm
Business & Economy Deal with IMF: PSDP faces grim prospect of major cut ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives (MoPD&SI) has finalised a reduction of... Updated 05 Apr, 2022 12:47pm
Govts, businesses ‘lying’ on climate efforts: UN UNITED NATIONS: UN chief Antonio Guterres accused governments and businesses Monday of “lying” about their... Updated 05 Apr, 2022 09:46am
‘Now or never’ to avoid climate catastrophe, warns UN PARIS: Humanity has less than three years to halt the rise of planet-warming carbon emissions and less than a decade... Updated 05 Apr, 2022 09:39am
17p GST, non-payment of refunds: Pharma sector warns of shortage of lifesaving drugs ISLAMABAD: The pharmaceutical sector has warned of a crisis-like situation and a severe shortage of lifesaving drugs... Updated 05 Apr, 2022 10:03am