Man beaten after he assails PTI dissident ISLAMABAD: Noor Alam Khan – a dissident Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) MNA along with a senator from Pakistan... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
FSC reserves verdict in Riba-free economy case ISLAMABAD: The Federal Shariat Court (FSC) on Tuesday reserved its verdict in a case seeking Riba- (Interest) free... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Abbasi asks govt to abolish NAB, hold its employees accountable ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N) senior vice-president Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday urged the... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
PTI to challenge workers’ harassment, says Umar ISLAMABAD: Perturbed over the crackdown on party’s social media activists allegedly on the orders of the new... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Bid to smuggle hashish, heroin foiled PESHAWAR: A bid to smuggle over 27 kilograms of hashish and 1kg heroin was foiled during two separate actions here ... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
US values long-standing cooperation with Pakistan: White House WASHINGTON: The United States values its long-standing cooperation with Pakistan, the White House said on Monday, as... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
PSP to hold power show in Liaquatabad on May 15 KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party President Anis Kaimkhani on Tuesday said PSP will demonstrate its public strength on ... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
SC order on deputy speaker’s ruling comes under criticism ISLAMABAD: A section of legal fraternity raised eyebrows at the Supreme Court’s order to set aside the ruling of... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
No-trust motion submitted against AJK PM MUZZAFARABAD: After Centre, Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, now no-confidence motion has also been submitted against... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rajput made Sindh CS ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Tuesday appointed Muhammad Sohail Rajput as chief secretary of Sindh with... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Westerly wave crosses country at relatively higher altitude LAHORE: The ongoing dry spell is likely to be affected by a slight impact of westerly wave which is crossing the... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Cheema meets two former governors LAHORE:Punjab Governor Omer Sarfraz Cheema met former governors Mian Azhar and Lt General Khalid Maqbool (Retd) on... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
PTI to hold rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on 23rd LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Punjab President Shafqat Mahmood has said that the party will hold huge... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
CS reviews arrangements at Ramazan bazaars LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal on Tuesday paid a surprise visit to Ramazan bazaars at Shadman and... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
2200 Sikh pilgrims arrive LAHORE: Around 2200 Sikh pilgrims arrived in Pakistan under tight security provided by Railways police. The... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
MOL Pakistan’s sports gala concludes PESHAWAR: A two-day sports gala organised under the auspices of MOL Pakistan Oil and Gas Company B.V., in Terri ... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
PCB Pathway Cricket Programme: PCB, Engro Corp to join hands for development of cricket LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Engro Corporation Limited will collaborate for the development of... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Post of Punjab chief minister: LHC reserves verdict on pleas for holding election LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday reserved its verdict on different petitions filed for holding ... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
EFP requests PM to withdraw increase in minimum wage KARACHI: Ismail Suttar, President of Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP), and Zaki Ahmed Khan its vice... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
PBF official greets Shehbaz KARACHI: Vice-President of Pakistan Businesses Forum, Ahmad Jawad has extended his heartiest congratulations to... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
PropTech platform initiates recruitment drive KARACHI: Pakistan’s first revolutionary PropTech platform while initiating a recruitment drive organised a Career... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Blocking of unlawful content; PTA implements CDNS mechanism under PECA ISLAMABAD: To curb pornographic/indecent content as defined in the Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act (PECA 2016)... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Complaints against Wapda to be heard today PESHAWAR: Imran Khan, Investigation Officer at Federal Ombudsman Secretariat, Dera Ismail Khan, will hear the... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Chinese envoy meets Shehbaz, calls him China’s committed and respected friend ISLAMABAD: The Charge d’ Affaires of China Pang Chunxue on Tuesday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
CJP summons JCP meeting ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial has summoned a meeting of the Judicial Commission of... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Anti-army and anti-judiciary campaigns: FIA launches countrywide crackdown ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)’s Cyber Crime Wing has launched a countrywide crackdown against... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
KP’s livestock sector development strategy, business plan approved PESHAWAR: The provincial cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved the Livestock Sector Development Strategy and... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Europe UK PM, finance minister face calls to quit over lockdown fines LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his finance minister Rishi Sunak will be fined for breaking Britain’s... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
US, European partners seize hacker website RaidForums WASHINGTON: The US said on Tuesday it had seized RaidForums, a popular website used by hackers to buy and sell ... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Africa Heavy rains claim 45 lives in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province JOHANNESBURG: At least 45 people were killed after Monday’s intensely heavy rainfall in South Africa’s eastern... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
In three months: ITP organises 1,624 road safety education workshops ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) is striving to ensure traffic discipline and minimise violation of rules... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Hajj operations being digitalised to facilitate pilgrims ISLAMABAD: The Hajj operation 2022 was being digitalised to facilitate the pilgrims through security and crowd... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Companies Smartphone introduced by vivo KARACHI: Global smartphone brand, vivo, recently launched the V23e in Pakistan with a fantastic camera system and... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Food, beverage company Livvel starts operations KARACHI: Livvel has recently started its operations in Pakistan. It is a food and Beverage company that offers an... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Dr James Shera gets honorary degree from Coventry University ISLAMABAD: The Coventry University in the United Kingdom has awarded British-Pakistani educationist and former mayor... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Benefits of fasting highlighted: ‘Unbalanced diet may lead to upset stomach, intestinal disorders’ LAHORE: Advising the faithful to avoid oily, unhealthy products at the time of Iftar, health professionals said... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Research in medical field termed vital for profession LAHORE: Terming research in medical field vital for medical profession, Post Graduate Medical Institute (PGMI)... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Cars’ sale surges 53.78pc in nine months ISLAMABAD: Sale of cars during nine months of current fiscal year 2021-22 (Jul-Mar) has surged by 53.78 percent as... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Companies OPPO launches F21 Pro KARACHI: OPPO, the leading global smart device brand has launched its highly anticipated smartphone under the highly... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Around 1,650 POLs of apartments issued to govt employees ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Housing and Works issued over 1,652 Provisional Offer Letters (POLs) of apartments to the... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Five cops martyred in rocket attack on police vans DI KHAN: At least five policemen embraced martyrdom in a terrorist rocket attack and heavy gunfire on mobile vans of... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
IIUI named as one of world’s top universities ISLAMABAD: International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) has been named as one of the world’s top universities... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Ramadan & Eid Attraction: Success in getting more per acre yield has paved the way for producing more non-basmati rice and increasing its exports TEXT: Rice has special significance in Asia, where about 90% of the rice is produced and consumed as staple food.... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (April 12, 2022) and the forecast for Wednesday (April 13, 2022).... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Elections will be held after electoral reforms: Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said that his party’s priority would be to go for elections after doing... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
PM may visit Saudi Arabia this month ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif may visit Saudi Arabia during the last week of the current month for his... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Imran demands immediate elections ISLAMABAD: Days after being removed as the prime minister, chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
PTI MNAs’ resignations have to be accepted before 16th ISLAMABAD: As many as 125 Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) parliamentarians have submitted their resignations to ... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Surge in exports: Businessmen urged to bring innovation in products ISLAMABAD: To increase the exports of the country, Pakistani businessmen will have to build trust and bring... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Alvi, too, will resign? “So President Alvi wasn’t feeling his usual self on the day that he was constitutionally mandated to give the... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Stocks Pakistan Stock Exchange: Eligibility requirements eased for investors of GEM Board companies KARACHI: With the approval of Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the Pakistan Stock Exchange... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
IMF and the ‘pseudo’ national govt With the regime change completed in Pakistan, the geo-politico-economic situation is so fluid and intertwined that... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Shehbaz Sharif’s election year economic policies Immediately after being elected as the 23rd Prime Minister of Pakistan, Shehbaz Sharif announced in National ... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
As EU eyes stopping Russian gas imports, Israel sees an opening As Europe aims to wean itself off Russian fossil fuel because of the Ukraine invasion, Israel hopes to help fill the... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Letters Slash current expenditure, please It is quite likely that the new government under Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz’s (PML-N’s) leadership will make... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Stocks TSX rises TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index rose on Tuesday as surging gold and crude prices boosted materials and energy... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Stocks Tokyo stocks end lower TOKYO: Tokyo stocks ended lower Tuesday, with investors disheartened by aggressive tightening by the Federal Reserve... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Stocks China stocks end higher SHANGHAI: China stocks rebounded in afternoon trading to close higher on Tuesday, as hopes of easing in COVID-19... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Stocks Indian shares fall BENGALURU: Indian shares fell for a second straight session on Tuesday ahead of inflation data expected to build the... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Stocks Rolls-Royce, defensives drag down UK’s blue-chip index LONDON: The UK’s top share index closed down on Tuesday as bearish brokerage calls on companies like Rolls Royce... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Stocks Qatar, Dubai markets end lower, DEWA shares surge on debut DUBAI: Most markets in the Middle East ended lower on Tuesday, in tandem with global markets, while sentiment in... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Stocks Wall Street rises as growth stocks bounce after inflation data NEW YORK: The Nasdaq led the charge on Wall Street on Tuesday after data showed inflation rose largely in line with... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Stocks European stocks fall LONDON: European shares fell on Tuesday as Deutsche Bank and Commerzbank slumped after a big stake sale, while a US... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Stocks Shares buyback: NetSol board seeks members’ approval by adopting a ‘special’ resolution KARACHI: The board of directors of NetSol Technologies Limited has decided to recommend to the members for their... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
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 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 993.3544... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,497.3034... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 12, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,217.0212 Bid... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 12, 2022). ========================... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (April 12, 2022). ========================... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (April 12, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (April 12, 2022).... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Rates PSX stays bullish KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday on the back of healthy buying in almost all... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Energy Ogra chairman meets Baqir ISLAMABAD. The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) Chairman, Masroor Khan and Member (Oil) Zainul Abideen... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Energy Procedure and benefits of net metering: Field formations directed to provide complete info ISLAMABAD: Consumers are significantly reducing their monthly electricity bills by generating electricity from... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Energy Punjab govt wants Discos to do away with illegitimate adjustments ISLAMABAD: The government of Punjab has urged federal government to instruct Punjab-based power Distribution... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Energy Shell Pakistan announces winners of two SUVs KARACHI: Shell Pakistan announced the two grand winners of SUVs under its recent promotion for Shell Helix ... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Energy Oil rises on Russian oil production constraints NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed on Tuesday as Russian oil and gas condensate production fell to 2020 lows and OPEC... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Commodities France sees less wheat, sugar beet sowing but more barley, rapeseed PARIS: Farmers in France, the European Union’s biggest crop producer, are expected to cut back on wheat and sugar... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Commodities Raw sugar hits highest in nearly five months LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE steadied on Tuesday after earlier hitting their highest in nearly five months as... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Commodities Gold stuck in tight range as investors await US inflation data LONDON: Gold prices were choppy on Tuesday as investors braced for likely hot US inflation data that would... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Commodities Chicago wheat up 3pc on tight global supply, dry US weather CHICAGO: US grain futures rose on Tuesday, with wheat rallying to its strongest level in nearly three weeks and corn... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold gains over 1pc NEW YORK: Gold advanced more than 1% on Tuesday as Treasury yields eased after US inflation data drove expectations... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Commodities South Korea’s NOFI buys 207,000 tonnes of corn HAMBURG: South Korean feed maker Nonghyup Feed Inc (NOFI) has bought an estimated 207,000 tonnes of animal feed corn... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Energy Asia Fuel Oil: HSFO cash differentials gain further on firmer demand SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for 180-cst high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) rose further on Tuesday, hitting their... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Energy US natgas on track for 13-year high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures gained about 2% on Tuesday, putting the contract on track for its highest close in... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Commodities Record wheat crop, high stocks to help India meet rising global demand NEW DELHI: Bumper harvests and overflowing grain bins will help India to meet wheat import needs of the world’s ... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
Commodities Japan April-June quarter crude steel output seen down TOKYO: Japan’s crude steel output is expected to fall 4.2% in the April-June quarter from a year earlier amid slow... Published 13 Apr, 2022 06:03am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points