Contempt notice will be issued to Suri: PML-N leader ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Mohsin Shahnawaz Ranjha on Monday said that the Pakistan... Published 26 Apr, 2022 06:17am
Poor investigation in murder case: SC summons DIG Investigation Mardan ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday summoned the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Investigation Mardan... Published 26 Apr, 2022 06:17am
Taxes FBR decides to give e-notices legal cover ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to give legal cover to electronically-served notices in... Published 26 Apr, 2022 06:17am
Money & Banking NIFT, M10 Networks forge alliance to power digital B2B payments KARACHI: The National Institutional Facilitation Technologies (NIFT) of Pakistan and M10 Networks announced on ... Published 26 Apr, 2022 06:17am
Industry SITE association installs 50KW solar system KARACHI: Taking a step towards green energy, SITE Association of Industry has installed a 50 KW solar system on the... Published 26 Apr, 2022 06:17am
PM to reach Saudi Arabia by commercial flight: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Monday that contrary to the lies... Published 26 Apr, 2022 06:07am
14 more sworn in as AJK ministers MUZAFFARABAD: Fourteen more ministers of the new Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) cabinet took oath here at the Prime... Published 26 Apr, 2022 06:07am
Minister briefed about privatisation plan ISLAMABAD: Abid Hussain Bhayo, Federal Minister for Privatisation chaired briefing/review session about the ongoing... Published 26 Apr, 2022 06:07am
Barring higher education in Pakistan: Pakistan deplores ‘public notice’ issued by India’s organisations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday strongly deplored the so-called “Public Notice” issued by the University Grants... Published 26 Apr, 2022 06:07am
Energy EU states mull deal on emergency rules to fill gas storage BRUSSELS: European Union countries will this week debate a possible deal to share out the costs of buying gas to ... Published 26 Apr, 2022 06:07am
PM to leave for Saudi Arabia on 28th ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will embark on his first official visit to Saudi Arabia this week.... Published 26 Apr, 2022 06:07am
Anti-polio drive in Sindh being carried out in ‘effective’ manner: CM KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Health Dr Azra Pechuho said that the polio campaign in Sindh province is being... Published 26 Apr, 2022 06:07am
Money & Banking Dubai Islamic Bank, flydubai sign agreement KARACHI: Dubai Islamic Bank & flydubai sign an agreement to facilitate air travel for bank’s customers. With... Published 26 Apr, 2022 06:07am
3,822 clubs featured in 7,009 matches in 2021-22 season: PCB striving to ensure promotion of cricket LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board’s (PCB’s) efforts for the democratisation of the game continued in the 2021-22... Published 26 Apr, 2022 06:07am
Fuel shortage causing power outages ISLAMABAD: The country is facing electricity load-shedding of 5-8 hours in different areas/localities due to higher... Updated 26 Apr, 2022 09:57am
Macroeconomic stability: Fiscal consolidation, policy reforms key to success: ADB ISLAMABAD: Continued efforts toward fiscal consolidation and policy reforms will be key to sustaining improvements ... Updated 26 Apr, 2022 10:01am
Govt seeks increase in size, duration of IMF programme ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has sought an increase in the size and duration of its $6 billion International Monetary Fund... Updated 26 Apr, 2022 10:06am
‘CM’ Buzdar reviews law & order situation LAHORE: ‘Chief Minister’ Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar on Monday chaired a meeting to review the law and order... Updated 26 Apr, 2022 09:49am
OCAC confirms ample availability of fuel in country KARACHI: The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC), the primary representative of the downstream oil industry, has... Updated 26 Apr, 2022 10:20am
Nawaz issued new passport ISLAMABAD: The government has issued a new passport to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo and former prime... Updated 26 Apr, 2022 09:52am
6 killed in bus accident ISLAMABAD: At least six people were killed and several others wounded when a speeding passenger bus rammed into... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
‘Rancid oil’ confiscated by PFA LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Monday caught a vehicle loaded with 8,400 litre of rancid oil extracted... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Solar energy: Beaconhouse saves 4,000 megawatt-hours of electricity Karachi: Beaconhouse Group, Pakistan’s largest network of private educational institutions and a host of diverse... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Sindh govt providing Rs462m subsidy for ghee, wheat flour, sugar: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Monday said that his government is giving Rs462 million subsidy on... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Poliovirus: PM orders launch of ‘emergency’ drive ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to run an anti-polio campaign on emergency basis, using all... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
City govt to establish separate transgender school: mayor PESHAWAR: City Mayor, Haji Zubair Ali has said that a separate school will be established for transgender wherein... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Green activists block tanker from delivering Russian oil to Norway OSLO: Greenpeace and Extinction Rebellion campaigners blocked a tanker from delivering Russian oil to Norway on... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Asia Malaysia urges countries to prioritise food over fuel as Indonesia bans palm exports KUALA LUMPUR: Countries should pause or slow use of edible oil as biofuel to ensure adequate supply for use in food,... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Europe EU needs to recycle more to hit green energy goals PARIS: Europe must act fast to secure supplies of crucial metals required for a green energy transition and its best... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Europe Russia claims it prevented ‘murder’ of pro-Kremlin journalist MOSCOW: Moscow said Monday it had arrested members of a “neo-Nazi terrorist” group in Russia after foiling their... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
All-private astronaut team returns safely from landmark space station visit NEW YORK: The first all-private astronaut team ever flown aboard the International Space Station (ISS) safely... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Middle East Iran hails latest talks with Saudi Arabia as ‘positive’ TEHRAN: Iran said Monday that the latest round of talks with its regional rival Saudi Arabia was “positive and... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Turkish court jails Erdogan critic Kavala for life ISTANBUL: A Turkish court on Monday sentenced leading intellectual and rights campaigner Osman Kavala to life in... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Asia Beijing shoppers throng stores as district starts mass testing BEIJING: Beijing residents snapped up food and other supplies as the city’s biggest district began mass COVID-19... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Europe EU, India agree to set up trade, technology council NEW DELHI/BRUSSELS: The European Union (EU) and India agreed on Monday to set up a trade and technology council to... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Railways to run two ‘Eid special’ trains KARACHI: Pakistan Railways on Monday said it has decided to run two Eid special trains from Karachi to Peshawar and... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 25, 2022) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 26, 2022)... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
ECP summons 46 PTI dissidents ISLAMABAD: A day after former ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced to hold countrywide protests... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Foreign funding case: ECP restrained from announcing verdict within 30 days ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, suspended a single bench’s order to the Election Commission of... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
PTI leader urges ECP to disqualify 20 dissident MNAs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretary general Asad Umar on Monday demanded the Election Commission of... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Sit-in in Islamabad: PTI takes stock of situation ahead of its next move ISLAMABAD: After back to back rallies in different cities since his ouster as prime minister, Pakistan... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Ambassador Asad Majeed: ‘Speculative media reports after NSC meeting are baseless’: FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Monday stated in categorical terms that the statements from the National Security... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Marriyum chides Fawad for ‘anti-media’ tweet ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb while responding to former information minister Fawad ... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Lok Virsa corruption case: AC grants counsel for PPP senator extra time ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing the Lok Virsa corruption reference against Pakistan People’s Party... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
PM underscores need for strengthening Pak-Saudi ties in diverse fields ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday directed the relevant authorities to formulate... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
4 injured in collision between passenger and goods trains QUETTA: Four passengers suffered minor injuries in a train accident occurred in Kachi district on Monday. District... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: What’s Khan’s strategy? “I don’t understand The Khan’s strategy…I mean why did he first cede the decision to hold elections to the... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
‘Peshawar Safe City’ project: KP govt decides to carry out phase-wise execution PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government Monday decided to execute the Peshawar Safe City project in different... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
FUSST holds seminar ISLAMABAD: Seminar on “A Social Hybrid Enterprise geared to National Development, (Welfare Sector)” held at... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Army, ECP: PPP steps up criticism of PTI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leaders, Faisal Karim Kundi and Nadeem Afzal Chan condemned “the act of... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Young MPs: NA Speaker underscores need for enhancing capacity for hard work ISLAMABAD: During a visit to the Pakistan Institute of Parliamentary Services (PIPS) on Monday, National Assembly... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Wheat-producing districts of Punjab facing diesel shortage ISLAMABAD: Wheat growing districts of Punjab have been reportedly facing shortage of high speed diesel (HSD) ahead ... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Orange Line connects with Faizabad ISLAMABAD: Within a week of the announcement by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the authorities concerned have... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Lahore police deny reports of Dua Zehra’s recovery LAHORE: The Lahore police on Monday denied media reports that Dua Zehra, a teenage girl allegedly kidnapped from... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Oath-taking ceremony: LHC to take up Punjab CM-elect’s plea today LAHORE: Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti on Monday fixed a petition for hearing on April... Updated 26 Apr, 2022 10:38am
Transport operators and vehicles: Pakistan, Afghanistan will issue TAD ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan will issue “temporary admission document (TAD)” to the transport operators... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
‘Bachat Bazaars’ established HYDERABAD: On the special instructions of Deputy Commissioner Hyderabad, Fuad Ghaffar Soomro and under the... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
New heatwave’s spell to last till May 2 KARACHI: The country’s most parts are likely to witness a new heat wave spell from Monday through May 2 with... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
NA Secretariat: Sharjeel demands NAB take action against fake’ recruitments KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon has demanded National Accountability Bureau to take action... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Growth in imports The information on the composition of imports from July 21 to March 22 was released recently by the Pakistan Bureau... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Moving forward Political uncertainty comes at a time when the macro numbers are beginning to deteriorate. This could pose serious... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
US trucking downturn foreshadows possible economic gloom Craig Fuller monitors millions of transactions between US truckers and their customers as chief executive of... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Letters The simmering cauldron of Balochistan In his visit to the Balochistan capital recently, prime minister Shehbaz Sharif stated that development of... Updated 26 Apr, 2022 05:46am
Bilawal says PTI attacking ECP with a view to ‘blackmailing’ it ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that the Chief Election Commissioner... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
‘Missing’ girl Dua Zehra traced, claim Karachi police KARACHI: In what can be termed the biggest breakthrough in Dua Zehra case, Karachi Police on Monday claimed to have... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
APNS congratulates Sharjeel Memon KARACHI: The APNS has welcomed Sharjeel Inam Memon on assuming the charge of Information Department as Minister... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Stocks Beijing lockdown fears spark steepest China markets’ rout in two years SHANGHAI: China stocks plunged on Monday in their biggest slump since the pandemic-led panic-selling in February... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Stocks Twitter shares rise on reports it will accept Musk takeover bid NEW YORK: Twitter shares rose sharply Monday amid reports the company will soon accept Elon Musk’s takeover offer,... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Stocks Sri Lanka shares plunge as Buddhist leaders ask govt to resign COLOMBO: Sri Lanka’s stock market halted trading after a nearly 13 percent plunge Monday as the island nation’s... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Stocks Indian shares slide over 1pc BENGALURU: Indian shares fell for a second straight day on Monday over prospects of aggressive rate hikes by the US... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Stocks European stocks slide to 1-month low LONDON: Commodity stocks slumped 6% on Monday, leading sharp declines across European stock indexes as worries about... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses fall as oil prices plunge DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday, tracking global shares, as oil prices tumbled nearly 5%... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Stocks Wall Street slips on global slowdown worries NEW YORK: US stock indexes fell on Monday, extending a sharp selloff from last week as fears over China’s COVID-19... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Stocks FTSE 100 drops 2pc LONDON: Commodity stocks and banks led a near 2% drop in London’s FTSE 100 on Monday as fears of a global economic... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
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 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Rates PSX: bulls stage comeback KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of clarity on the IMF programme where... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Energy PTPL plant: Gas supply on priority demanded ISLAMABAD: Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has urged the Power Division to direct NTDC to include... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Energy Guddu power plant fiasco: PD, CPGCL BoD adopt different stances ISLAMABAD: Power Division and Board of Directors (BoD) of Central Power Generation Company Limited (CPGCL) are... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Energy Oil slumps over 5pc to near $100/bbl on Shanghai lockdowns NEW YORK: Oil slumped over 5 percent on Monday to its lowest in two weeks on growing worries about the global energy... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Grains Funds forge all-time bullish bets in CBOT grains and oilseeds NAPERVILLE: Global grain and oilseed supplies began noticeably contracting nearly two years ago and funds have been... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Energy Gasoil cracks climb, May/June time spread widens SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for 10 ppm gasoil climbed on Monday, lifted by weaker raw material crude prices ... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 308,515 tonnes of cargo comprising 274,170 tonnes of import cargo and 34,345... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate unchanged in listless business LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained dull while the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst Naseem... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Energy Thar coal deposits can help country overcome energy crisis: economist LAHORE: A total of 175 billion tonnes of coal deposits in Thar can easily make the country self-sufficient in energy... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (April 25, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 25, 2022).... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (April 25, 2022). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (April 25, 2022).... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (April 25, 2022).... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
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 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (April 25, 2022).... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (April 25, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 26 Apr, 2022 05:20am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept