Commodities Gold prices up KARACHI: Gold prices on Monday continued to surge in the local market, traders said. Following an increase of Rs... Published 19 Apr, 2022 06:04am
Huge quantity of ice drug seized KARACHI: Excise Police District East on Monday claimed to have recovered a huge quantity of ice drug and nabbed one... Published 19 Apr, 2022 06:04am
WWF, SAU to jointly conduct research on green business projects HYDERABAD: The World Wide Fund (WWF) and Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) will jointly carry out research on green... Published 19 Apr, 2022 06:04am
Money & Banking Digital payments: Bank Alfalah partners with Paymob Karachi: Bank Alfalah has partnered with Paymob, MENA’s market-leading digital payments provider, to drive digital... Published 19 Apr, 2022 06:04am
Top US diplomats head to Solomon Islands amid China worries WASHINGTON: Top US diplomats will head to the Solomon Islands and other Pacific island nations this week, the White... Published 19 Apr, 2022 06:04am
Raisi says Iran will target heart of Israel if it acts against Iranian nation DUBAI: Iran’s armed forces will target Israel’s heart if it makes “the slightest move” against the Islamic... Published 19 Apr, 2022 06:04am
Industry Sri Lanka leader trims cabinet of relatives ahead of IMF talks COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s embattled leader dropped two of his brothers and a nephew from his cabinet Monday, following... Published 19 Apr, 2022 06:04am
US announces global Covid summit May 12 WASHINGTON: A global summit to chart an end to the Covid-19 crisis and plan for future upheavals will occur May 12,... Published 19 Apr, 2022 06:04am
Energy Key Libyan oil sites closed amid shutdown ‘wave’ TRIPOLI: Libya’s National Oil Corporation announced Monday the closure of operations in major sites after staff in... Published 19 Apr, 2022 06:04am
China Q1 GDP tops forecast, but March weakness raises outlook risks BEIJING: China’s economy slowed in March as consumption, real estate and exports were hit hard, taking the shine... Published 19 Apr, 2022 06:04am
India slams WHO over report claiming 4m Covid deaths NEW DELHI: India has sharply criticised a forthcoming World Health Organization study which reportedly claims... Published 19 Apr, 2022 06:04am
Europe Britons captured in Ukraine appear on Russian TV MOSCOW: Two British fighters captured in Ukraine by Russian forces appeared on Russian state TV on Monday and asked... Published 19 Apr, 2022 06:04am
Europe Ukraine says first civilians killed in Lviv, Mariupol holds out LVIV/KYIV: Ukraine said a Russian missile attack killed seven people in Lviv on Monday, the first civilian victims ... Published 19 Apr, 2022 06:04am
Shahzad Ali Malik made UBG chief LAHORE: Veteran trade leader and recipient of civil award Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Civil) Shahzad Ali Malik on Monday was... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Court seeks report from SHO on Elahi’s plea LAHORE: A sessions court on Monday sought report from the SHO Qilla Gujjar Singh police station on a petition of... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
CPEC issues: HEC invites faculty members to submit research proposals ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has invited faculty members of public and private sector... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Energy PD asked to get refining policy approved ISLAMABAD: Refinery sector asked the Petroleum Division to get the refining policy approved as delay may jeopardise... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
‘Traitors’: Fresh mandate needed to negate allegation levelled by ex-PM: Asif ISLAMABAD: As the country is gearing up for a tense political battle with the ousted prime minister Imran Khan... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Indus Motor donates Rs5m to SIUT KARACHI: Remaining steadfast to its commitment to the Global Goals, Indus Motor Company (IMC) made Rs 5 million... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
‘Applicants provided govt jobs on Ombudsman’s orders’ LAHORE: On the orders of Ombudsman Punjab Azam Suleman Khan, applicants belonging to different districts of the... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Number of 3G, 4G users reached 113.11m by March: PTA ISLAMABAD: The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached 113.11 million by end-March 2022 compared to 111.38... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
PM accepts PMIC chief’s resignation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has accepted the resignation of Chairman of Prime Minister’s Inspection... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
PM, Qatari emir discuss bilateral ties ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif here on Monday received a telephone call from the Emir of the ... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Traffic mess witnessed on roads before Iftar ISLAMABAD: Traffic jams just prior to Iftar have become a matter of serious concern for motorists where a number of... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
PM vows to provide equal scope to Balochistan skilled workforce ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the incumbent government would provide equal... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Money & Banking US banks’ commodity trading exposures rise on Russia conflict NEW YORK: Wall Street banks’ commodities trading exposures are rising, which could leave them vulnerable to large... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
KP govt vows to set up shelter homes through own resources PESAHWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has termed the establishment of Shelter Homes (Panagahs) as pro-poor and a... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Ramazan Bazaars: Punjab govt says has released 47,031 metric tons of wheat LAHORE: The Punjab government has so far released 47,031 metric tons of wheat for grinding of subsidized flour being... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Public welfare: PM asks Planning Commission to ensure early completion of projects ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the Planning Commission to ensure early completion of ... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 18, 2022) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 19, 2022)... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Stocks Stocks fall in dull trade KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a mixed trend and closed in negative zone as the investors opted ... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Mengal warns of parting ways with govt QUETTA: The chairperson of Balochistan National Party Mengal (BNP), Sardar Akhtar Mengal, on Monday warned allies of... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Minar-e-Pakistan: permission granted to PTI for rally LAHORE: The Lahore district administration on Monday granted permission to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to ... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Election for slot of deputy speaker of NA on 20th ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly secretariat on Monday issued a schedule for the election of the NA deputy speaker... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
PTI’s Tanveer Ilyas elected AJK PM MUZAFFARABAD: Sardar Tanveer Ilyas was elected unopposed as the Prime Minister of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) on... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Governor Cheema seeks legal opinion on Buzdar’s resignation LAHORE: Punjab Governor Omar Sarfraz Cheema has sought legal opinion from the Advocate General over the resignation... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Election of Punjab chief minister: PTI accuses PML-N of bringing police and hooligans in PA LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab Information Secretary Musarat Jamshed Cheema has accused the Pakistan... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Fazl demands early elections ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, while declining to accept any portfolio for... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Ceremony for CM’s oath taking: PML-N holds consultative session to chalk out strategy LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) held a consultative meeting here on Monday to discuss the situation... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Indian states: Pakistan condemns violence against Muslims ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday strongly condemned the campaign of violence and targeted attacks against Muslims by... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
‘Diplomatic passport’ for Nawaz: IHC rejects plea, fines petitioner ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday turned down a petition seeking the court’s directions to the... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Process for LG polls in Punjab kicked off ISLAMABAD: The process for local government elections’ drive in Pakistan’s largest province of Punjab kicked off... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
President accepts resignation of Sindh governor ISLAMABAD: President of Pakistan Arif Alvi on Monday accepted the resignation of Imran Ismail as governor of Sindh.... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khan’s electoral reforms? “You heard of P5-Plus One?” “Yes the P5 are the Big Five, the permanent members of the United Nations ... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Imran, Siraj discuss political matters ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan on Monday telephoned... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Chief Election Commissioner: PML-N slams PTI over announcement about filing of reference ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) spokesperson Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday lashed out at the Pakistan... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Arrival of Sikh pilgrims: Security of Lahore put on high-alert LAHORE: Acting Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Shehzada Sultan has said that the security of the provincial... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Kidney hills corruption case: AC defers arguments over acquittal applications ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court (AC) on Monday deferred arguments over the acquittal applications filed by the... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Cheema visits Iqbal’s mausoleum LAHORE: Punjab Governor Omer Sarfraz Cheema visited the shrine of Allama Muhammad Iqbal on Monday and offered ... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Balochistan CM seeks report on driver’s death QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizinjo on Monday took notice of the situation that arose in the... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
HFP grants scholarships to 204 students KARACHI: Hamdard Foundation Pakistan (HFP) provided financial assistance to 204 bright and deserving students of... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Managing the BoP Pakistan today faces an incipient financial crisis. Gross foreign exchange reserves of the SBP stand at $10.8 ... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
What a fall The last two weeks in Pakistan’s life have shaken the country to its roots. As far as the Imran Khan-led Pakistan... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Sri Lanka’s reluctance to tap IMF helped push it into an economic abyss Sri Lanka’s worst economic crisis has triggered an unprecedented wave of spontaneous protests as the island nation... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Letters The Afghans are so ungrateful for everything we do That the Taliban regime in Afghanistan has been displaying rude and disrespectful behaviour towards Pakistan is a... Updated 19 Apr, 2022 06:14am
Stocks Pak-Qatar General Takaful given A+ rating KARACHI: PACRA, a renowned credit rating company, has harmonised the Insurer Financial Strength rating of Pak-Qatar... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Stocks Resource shares lift Toronto index higher TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index rose on Monday as higher commodity prices bolstered the energy and materials... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Stocks Indian shares fall for fourth day BENGALURU: Indian shares fell for a fourth straight session on Monday, as weak results from software giant Infosys... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Stocks Asian markets slide on inflation, Covid fears HONG KONG: Asian stocks closed lower on Monday in cautious trade, as figures showed China’s economic growth... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Stocks Gulf bourses mixed, Saudi Arabia and Egypt gain DUBAI: Dubai and Abu Dhabi markets ended lower on Monday, while Saudi Arabia and Egypt edged up, and crude prices... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Stocks Wall Street slips as bond yields surge, BofA gains on strong earnings NEW YORK: US stocks fell on Monday as bond yields surged to three-year highs on expectations of an aggressive... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
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 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (April 18, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Monday (April 18, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (April 18, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (April 18, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 18, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,565.1138... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (April 18, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,221.6539 Bid... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 18, 2022). ======================== ... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 18, 2022). ======================== ... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (April 18, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (April 18, 2022).... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Energy Charges against EOL applications: LSM units urge Lesco to comply with Nepra clarification LAHORE: The Large Scale Manufacturing (LSM) units, particularly the export-oriented ones, have urged the Lahore... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Energy Oil rises 2pc as Libya outages add to Russia supply fears NEW YORK: Oil prices rose 2% on Monday, with Brent crude topping $114 a barrel, as outages in Libya deepened concern... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold hits 1-month high NEW YORK: Gold rose to a one-month high on Monday, just shy of the $2,000 an ounce level, as concerns around the... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Commodities Funds’ bullish CBOT bets swell further as supply fears simmer NAPERVILLE, (Ill.): Speculators’ enthusiasm toward Chicago-traded grains and oilseeds crept closer to record ... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Commodities Russian wheat prices rise with active exports RUSSIA: Russian wheat export prices rose last week amid active supplies from the country’s Black Sea ports, some... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Energy Asia Distillates: Gasoil cracks hover close to record high SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for 10 ppm gasoil soared to their highest level in more than five weeks on Monday,... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Energy VLSFO cash premiums rise on active trading SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) climbed on Monday, lifted by steady... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Commodities Iron ore climbs as China stimulus hopes outweigh slowdown worries MANILA: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures rose on Monday, reversing early-session losses, as hopes for ... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 309,866 tonnes of cargo comprising 230,424 tonnes of import cargo and 79,442... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Commodities Morocco sees spending on subsidies surging RABAT: Morocco expects spending on subsidies of soft wheat, cooking gas and sugar to rise to 32 billion dirhams... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (April 18, 2022).... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Cotton & Textile Uncertainty keeps buyers away from cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained dull while the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst Naseem... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (April 18, 2022)... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (April 18, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 18, 2022).... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (April 18, 2022). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (April 18, 2022).... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (April 18, 2022).... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
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 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (April 18, 2022).... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (April 18, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (April 18, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Apr, 2022 05:32am