Asia Shanghai cases hit record as Xi reiterates urgency of Covid curbs SHANGHAI: China’s financial hub Shanghai reported over 27,000 coronavirus cases on Thursday, a new high, a day... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:30am
Europe Russia says Ukraine helicopters strike homes in cross-border attack MOSCOW: Russian officials on Thursday said Ukrainian helicopters had hit residential buildings and injured seven... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:30am
War in Ukraine raising risks for Mideast, WB warns DUBAI: The war in Ukraine has “multiplied risks” for the Middle East and North Africa’s poorer countries by... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:30am
Russian finance minister to attend G20 meeting virtually JAKARTA: G20 host Indonesia said on Thursday that Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov has confirmed he planned ... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:30am
Middle East Iran urges Iraq against hosting ‘disruptive security presence’ TEHRAN: Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi warned neighbouring Iraq on Thursday not to allow its soil to be used for... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:30am
Bilawal heaps praise on army for supporting democracy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said the news conference of ... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Election of speaker: Suri reschedules NA session for 22nd ISLAMABAD: Acting Speaker of National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri has rescheduled the election to the office of the... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
PTI MNAs have already resigned, Imran tells ECP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Thursday wrote a letter to the Election Commission... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Fawad says PTI to challenge ECP’s delimitation order ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry announced on Thursday that the party has decided to... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Cheema slams propaganda against national institutions on social media LAHORE: Slamming propaganda against the Pakistan Army and national institutions on social media, Punjab Governor ... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
PAC criticises NAB chairman for ‘targeted accountability’ ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) criticised the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman for... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Delay in convening NA session: IHC moved against Suri ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was moved against Deputy Speaker of National Assembly Qasim Suri for... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Abdul Qayyum Niazi resigns as AJK PM MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Sardar Abdul Qayyum Niazi has resigned from his office. ... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Corruption case against former secretary: AC directs NAB to submit reply on acquittal pleas ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Thursday directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to submit its ... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Pakistan re-elected to UN committee on NGOs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been re-elected for the seventh time to the United Nations’ Committee on Non-Governmental... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Four political party activists held for ‘beating up army officer’ LAHORE: The city police on Thursday arrested four persons of a political party for allegedly beating up a serving... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Gunmen kill man ISLAMABAD: Unidentified assailants shot dead a person in broad daylight at Zero Point in the limits of Aabpara ... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Customs values of branded chocolate spread enhanced ISLAMABAD: The Directorate General of Customs Valuation, Karachi, has considerably increased customs values up to... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Pension payment: Railways ministry requests govt to provide Rs9.8bn ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Railways is facing serious financial problems in disbursement of pension to its employees... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
KDA demolishes 28 shops, several illegal structures in Korangi KARACHI: Karachi Development Authority (KDA) on Thursday said it demolished an illegal market comprising around 28... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
123 fresh Covid-19 cases emerge across country ISLAMABAD: With the detection of 123 fresh Covid-19 cases during the past 24 hours in Pakistan, the national... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Maryam slams PTI chief for ‘misusing’ security institutions ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz on Thursday lashed out at former prime... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Buzdar congratulates Sikh community on Baisakhi LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar on Thursday congratulated the Sikh community on the ... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
PM welcomes Sikh delegates joining Baisakhi celebrations ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday welcomed the Sikh delegates visiting Pakistan for their joyous... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
PML-Q challenges LHC verdict on CM’s election LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) on Thursday approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) against a... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Hamza for free, transparent CM election on 16th LAHORE: The candidate of joint opposition for the office of Punjab chief minister, Hamza Shehbaz, has requested... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Sehat Sahulat Programme services continue: spokesman ISLAMABAD: Qaumi Sehat Card empaneled hospitals are providing uninterrupted and free of cost medical services and... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
‘Harassment of PTI workers’ IHC summons senior FIA official ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) ordered the director of Cyber Crime Wing of the Federal Investigation... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Demographic survey reveals cardiovascular disease major cause of death ISLAMABAD: The major cause of death was cardiovascular disease (14.74 percent), followed by fever (9.28 percent),... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Natural calamities: PRCS to hold training sessions KARACHI: Following warnings of severe weather conditions, especially heat waves, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Bilquis Edhi in stable condition KARACHI: Bilquis Bano Edhi, the wife of renowned humanitarian and philanthropist Abdul Sattar Edhi, is reported to ... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
SMHA, CfC initiate helpline for mental health problems in Sindh KARACHI: The state of mental health awareness and its services in Pakistan remains a big issue. As the statistics... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
IFC appoints new director for ME, Afghanistan & Pakistan KARACHI: IFC has named Khawaja Aftab Ahmed as the regional director for the Middle East, Pakistan, and ... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Shaheen, Labuschagne feature in 39th PCB Podcast LAHORE: Pakistan fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi and Marnus Labuschagne of Australia reflect on 19 days of grueling,... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
MENA Dubai plans to introduce self-driving and flying taxis by 2030: official KARACHI: Dubai is known for embracing tech in all aspects of its urban development, and transport is no different.... Updated 15 Apr, 2022 02:31pm
14 Sindh districts: ECP bans announcement of development projects KARACHI: The Election Commission on Thursday prohibited announcing development projects for Sindh’s 14 districts... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Hungarian envoy meets COAS RAWALPINDI: Hungarian Ambassador Bela Fazekas on Thursday called on Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed... Updated 15 Apr, 2022 09:25pm
Direct billing by DISCOs, Karachi-Electric: Railways plans to hand over residential colonies ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has planned to hand over its residential colonies to Distribution Companies (DISCOs) ... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
South Asia Data shows India’s Ahmedabad may have massively undercounted Covid deaths AHMEDABAD, (India): When COVID-19 infections peaked in India in April and May last year, the western city of... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Relief camps: PDMA identifies 184 sites PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in consultation with district... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Ogra mega scam: Cross- examination of prosecution witness completed ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Thursday completed cross-examination of a prosecution witness in the mega... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
‘LWMC taking special measures to ensure cleanliness’ LAHORE: Lahore Waste Management Company’s Deputy CEO Ahmed Ayaz has said that the LWMC is taking special measures... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
‘TEVTA, Hunarmand Nojawan Programme turning unskilled youths into skilled ones’ LAHORE: Hunarmand Nojawan Programme is a flagship demand-driven project of the Punjab government for transforming ... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
KPCTA, Unilever Pakistan sign MoU PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) and the Unilever Pakistan Limited signed a... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
ICC Women’s Championship: Sri Lankan national women’s team due in May LAHORE: Pakistan national women’s cricket team will begin their ICC Women’s Championship campaign on June 1 when... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Shehbaz directs CDA to operationalise Islamabad metro bus service from 16th ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Banking hours: Progressive Group for 10am to 4pm timings during Ramazan LAHORE: The Progressive Group comprising members of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has demanded... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
All Punjab depts to remain closed on Saturdays LAHORE: All the departments will remain closed on Saturdays and Sundays in the province of Punjab until a new... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
University Model School: UoT VC inaugurates 1st academic session TURBAT: The inauguration ceremony of 1st academic session of University Model School was held at University of ... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (April 14, 2022) and the forecast for Friday (April 15, 2022)... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates PSX posts handsome rally KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed another bullish session on aggressive buying in various sectors... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Money without a rise in productivity is not good “So The Khan’s diplomacy is to accuse America of a regime change through cash disbursements.” “Ha ha.”... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
New PM and reforms agenda Pakistan needs all out fundamental structural reforms in all areas of governance. However, the most important and... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Reaching an appropriate cure for inflation ‘This is a cost-push inflation… it’s a rise in costs of fuel, which is something that is used in everything... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Wheel of fortune turns for Sri Lanka’s political soothsayers Generations of Sri Lankan leaders have sought guidance from seers and astrologers, and now one has dared tell the... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Letters Imran Khan true national leader There is little or doubt that Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf’s (PTI’s) power show on Wednesday at Peshawar was highly... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 158,408 tonnes of cargo comprising 85,991 tonnes of import cargo and 72,417... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Stocks Tokyo stocks close higher TOKYO: Tokyo shares closed higher on Thursday as investors took heart from Wall Street rallies and cheered falls in... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Stocks China stocks close up SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks closed up on Thursday, after the cabinet said Beijing would use timely cuts in banks’... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Stocks FTSE 100 tracks broader Europe higher LONDON: A rally in banks and consumer stocks saw London’s FTSE 100 reverse session losses on Thursday, moving in... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Stocks European shares firm after ECB stands pat on policy LONDON: European shares rose on Thursday as the ECB kept its policy stance largely unchanged and signalled a steady... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Stocks Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall as growth shares lose steam; banks report mixed earnings NEW YORK: The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 fell on Thursday as rising yields weighed on megacap growth stocks, while a... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Stocks TSX futures edge lower TORONTO: Futures for Canada’s main stock index edged lower on Thursday, pressured by lower bullion and crude... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Stocks Abu Dhabi index down DUBAI: Major Gulf bourses fell on Thursday and Abu Dhabi’s share index slipped more than 1%, after First Abu Dhabi... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (April 14, 2022).... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (April 14, 2022).... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
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 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (April 14, 2022).... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (April 14, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
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 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Thursday (April 14, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Thursday (April 14, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (April 14, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (April 14, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 14, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (April 14, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,219.0205 Bid... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 14, 2022). ========================... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 14, 2022). ========================... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (April 14, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (April 14, 2022).... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
National Security Committee’s statement: No mention of word ‘conspiracy’ in it: DG ISPR ISLAMABAD: The spokesperson for Pakistan Army on Thursday put an end to the debate as to whether the National... Updated 15 Apr, 2022 10:17am
Suri accepts resignations of 123 PTI MNAs ISLAMABAD: The Acting Speaker of the National Assembly (NA), Qasim Suri, has accepted the resignations of 123... Updated 15 Apr, 2022 10:33am
PTI chief seeks lifetime ban on ‘defectors’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has prayed to the Supreme Court to declare that any sort of defection... Updated 15 Apr, 2022 10:50am
Foreign power: DG ISPR ‘confirms’ interference, claims Fawad ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhary claimed on Thursday that the director general... Updated 15 Apr, 2022 10:39am
Remittances: $2.8bn record inflows received in March KARACHI: Inflows of workers’ remittances maintained unprecedented growth surging to $ 23 billion in the first nine... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
ECB on track to unwind stimulus FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank confirmed plans on Thursday to end its hallmark stimulus scheme in the third... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Govt entities: FBR to take policy decision on FTNs ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to take a policy decision on the issuance of Free Tax... Updated 15 Apr, 2022 10:45am
Guddu 747MW GT-14 incident: GHCL’s CEO makes accusation against Power Division ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Genco Holding Co Limited (GHCL), Muhammad Imran, has reportedly accused... Updated 15 Apr, 2022 10:50am
Appointment of Nepra chief: LHC seeks original record ISLAMABAD: Lahore High Court (LHC) has sought original record of appointment of Chairman National Electric Power... Updated 15 Apr, 2022 10:07am
Three Palestinians killed in West Bank JENIN, (Palestinian Territories): Three Palestinians died Thursday as Israeli forces launched fresh raids into the... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
US thanked for offering felicitations on PM’s election ISLAMABAD: Pakistan thanked the United States on Thursday for congratulating Shehbaz Sharif on his election as the... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Electricity load shedding: Nepra takes serious notice ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has taken serious notice of the ongoing load... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am
Energy Implementation of safety codes is mandatory: Fesco official FAISALABAD: Superintendent Engineer Second Circle Ahmad Ali Shah has said that implementation of safety codes is... Published 15 Apr, 2022 05:29am