Commodities Demand concerns push aluminium to four-month low LONDON: Aluminium prices fell to four-month lows on Friday as concerns about demand created by a slowdown in... Published 07 May, 2022 07:09am
Energy Oil rises 2pc, set for another weekly rise on supply concerns HOUSTON: Oil prices climbed more than 2% on Friday and were set to rise for a second consecutive week, shrugging off... Published 07 May, 2022 07:09am
Grains Wheat falls but set for weekly rise on world supply concerns SINGAPORE/PARIS: Chicago wheat futures slid 1% on Friday but the market was on track for a weekly gain with... Published 07 May, 2022 07:09am
Stocks US regulators are in China for audit deal talks HONG KONG: US regulatory officials have arrived in Beijing seeking to settle a long-running dispute over the ... Published 07 May, 2022 07:04am
Europe UK PM loses London strongholds as scandals bite in local elections LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s Conservative Party lost control of traditional strongholds in ... Published 07 May, 2022 07:04am
South Asia Sri Lanka president declares state of emergency amid unrest COLOMBO: Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Friday declared a state of emergency for the second time in five... Published 07 May, 2022 07:00am
South Asia Indian climber dies on Himalayan peak KATHMANDU: An Indian climber has died in Nepal near the summit of the world’s third-highest peak, expedition... Published 07 May, 2022 07:00am
Middle East Saudi-led coalition frees Yemen rebels in peace gesture RIYADH: The Saudi-led military coalition fighting Yemen’s Huthi insurgents announced Friday it was freeing a batch... Published 07 May, 2022 07:00am
Queen to attend UK Jubilee celebrations, but snubs for Andrew and Harry LONDON: Queen Elizabeth plans to attend major celebrations to mark her 70 years on the British throne next month,... Published 07 May, 2022 07:00am
Badin’s DHO told to ensure availability of drugs in hospitals HYDERABAD: Badin’s Deputy Commissioner Agha Shahnawaz Khan Friday directed District Health Officer Badin and other... Published 07 May, 2022 06:49am
Karachi Zoo and Safari Park: Wahab directs authorities to ensure better animal welfare KARACHI: Administrator Karachi and Sindh government spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab Friday directed the management... Published 07 May, 2022 06:49am
FTO disposes of 899 complaints in 3 months LAHORE: Over 40 percent of the complaints were either rejected by the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) or withdrawn by ... Published 07 May, 2022 06:49am
Taxes FBR issues list of 297 unregistered Tier-1 retailers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a list of 297 unregistered retailers (Tier-1), who are... Published 07 May, 2022 06:49am
‘Foreign conspiracy’: Sherry asks why Imran ‘running away’ from probe commission ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party-Parliamentarian (PPP-P) Vice-President Sherry Rehman said that the purpose... Published 07 May, 2022 06:49am
Sehat Card Programme to stay, says Patel KARACHI: Assuring that ‘Qaumi Sehat Card Program’ would not be scrapped by the coalition government, Federal... Published 07 May, 2022 06:49am
UN calls for end to Russian war in Ukraine UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations and several countries called Thursday for an end to Russia’s war in Ukraine,... Published 07 May, 2022 06:49am
Money & Banking BoE’s Pill says UK must accept income hit from high inflation LONDON: People and businesses in Britain need to realise they are unlikely to recover the income lost to high... Published 07 May, 2022 06:49am
Companies India’s Reliance rakes in $100bn annual revenue MUMBAI: Reliance Industries became the first Indian company to cross $100 billion in annual revenues after the... Published 07 May, 2022 06:49am
Europe Shell obtains injunctions against UK climate protests LONDON: Shell has obtained injunctions from UK courts that pave the way for protesters to be fined or put in prison... Published 07 May, 2022 06:49am
Industry KCCI to organise ‘My Karachi Expo’ on 13th KARACHI: After remaining suspended since 2020 due to outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic, the Karachi Chamber of Commerce... Published 07 May, 2022 06:31am
Companies 5.0m shares offering: COEUS Pakistan’s book building process likely from Monday KARACHI: COEUS Pakistan’s book building is expected to take place from May 09 to May 11, 2022 where the company is... Published 07 May, 2022 06:31am
CM asks KWSB to deal with water theft challenge effectively KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a meeting of Karachi Water & Sewerage Board... Published 07 May, 2022 06:31am
Balochistan’s quake-hit areas: PDMA launches relief operation QUETTA: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) has initiated relief activities in the quake-stricken... Published 07 May, 2022 06:31am
Kamal says ‘looters’ have become more powerful because of IK’s ‘incompetence’ KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Friday said that holding local body elections in the... Published 07 May, 2022 06:31am
Money & Banking Broadcaster agrees to acquire 25pc shares of Summit Bank KARACHI: Salman Iqbal, CEO of local television network, has agreed to acquire some 25 percent stakes in Summit Bank... Published 07 May, 2022 06:31am
‘Let us get back to work now,’ tweets PM ISLAMABAD: As the four-day Eid holidays ended on Friday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif urged the general public to... Published 07 May, 2022 06:15am
Imran’s narrative gaining traction? ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s narrative of a ‘foreign conspiracy’ behind his ... Published 07 May, 2022 06:15am
Pakistan at the forefront of the Covid-19 response ISLAMABAD: Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, Pakistan has been at the forefront of decision making using ... Published 07 May, 2022 06:15am
PTI questions adjournment of hearing by ECP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Fawad Chaudhry said on Friday that the party is expecting... Published 07 May, 2022 06:15am
Heckling case: IHC extends protective bail of Gill ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday, extended the protective bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 07 May, 2022 06:15am
PTI’s dissident lawmakers: ECP adjourns hearing till 10th ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday adjourned the hearing against dissident lawmakers of... Published 07 May, 2022 06:15am
Energy System collapse: Nepra imposes Rs50m fine on NTDC ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has imposed a fine of Rs 50 million on National... Published 07 May, 2022 06:15am
FIA initiates probe into fake videos on social media ISLAMABAD: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched investigation after taking notice of fake videos running... Published 07 May, 2022 06:15am
Six members of a family die after car-coach collision ISLAMABAD: At least six people, including a woman and children died in a head-on collision between a passenger coach... Published 07 May, 2022 06:15am
Companies Emirates introduces ‘Summer Pass’ KARACHI: The Emirates has introduced a new offer for Pakistani passengers. The boarding pass of Emirates Airlines ... Published 07 May, 2022 06:15am
SCBA, PBC condemn Punjab governor’s anti-judge move ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) condemned the Punjab... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
President, governor discuss LHC judge’s ‘illegal’ action ISLAMABAD: Punjab Governor Omar Sarfraz Cheema, Friday, called on President Dr Arif Alvi to discuss sending a... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Blinken speaks to Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari received a telephone call Friday from the United States’... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Rats know the way of rats “So why the pre-emption?” “I don’t get it!” “Why the constant warning by Imran Khan to his supporters... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Economy: Demystifying some policy choices In a recent blog article ‘War dims global economic outlook as inflation accelerates’ published by the... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
A chaotic economy While the incumbent finance minister Miftah Ismail was still in the air on his way back, having announced successful... Updated 07 May, 2022 08:48pm
Banks face reversal of fortune from war and runaway inflation Global banks are taking steps to weather the wider impact of war and runaway inflation as the stream of central bank... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Letters There’s no light at the end of the tunnel One of the global lenders, Asian Development Bank has said that continued efforts toward fiscal consolidation and... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Stocks Wall Street tumbles again as strong jobs growth fuels rate hike fears NEW YORK: US stock indexes extended losses for a second day on Friday as elevated US Treasury yields dragged growth... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (May 06, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (May 07, 2022)... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,212.9451 Bid ... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== Offer... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== Offer... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (May 06, 2022).... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates PSX dips on selling pressure KARACHI: After a weeklong Eid holidays, Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a bearish trend due to selling... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Commodities Palm oil suffers biggest weekly fall in seven weeks KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slumped more than 5% on Friday and marked their steepest weekly fall in... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Energy India to reopen abandoned coal mines as heatwave hits supply MUMBAI: India plans to lease abandoned coal pits to private mining companies, a government official said Friday, in... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Grains Asia rice: Strong demand from Asia, Africa lift Indian prices BENGALURU/HANOI/MUMBAI/BANGKOK AND DHAKA: Export prices of rice from India rose this week on increasing demand from... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Grains Dry weather in France will cause irreversible damage to crops PARIS: Dry, hot weather in the coming 10 days in France after several months of little rainfall will cause... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 19.750... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Commodities Iron ore futures rise as China cenbank pledges support MANILA: China’s ferrous commodities futures rose on Thursday, with iron ore gaining as much as 3%, a day after the... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Energy US, Canada spot natgas prices soar on unusual spring heat NEW YORK: Spot natural gas prices in the United States and Canada soared this week as many homes and businesses in... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Energy Asia’s gasoline margins at record high SINGAPORE: Asia’s gasoline crack hit a record high for the fifth straight session on Thursday, supported by a drop... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Energy Asia Fuel Oil: 380-cst HSFO cash premiums drift lower NEW DELHI: Asia’s cash premiums for 380-cst high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) slipped for a second straight session on... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 107,659 tonnes of cargo comprising 80,667 tonnes of import cargo and 26,992... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (May 06, 2022).... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Cotton & Textile No deal reported on cotton market amid post-eid holiday session LAHORE: The market remained dull on Friday when it opened after eid holidays. The trading volume remained low.... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (May 06, 2022)... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================================= Offset Paper... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (May 06, 2022).... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (May 06, 2022).... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (May 06, 2022).... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
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 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (May 06, 2022).... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (May 06, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,370.6877... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 982.8455... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,473.4368 BID... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,572.4416... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 458.7434... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 386.6446... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 2,112.0378... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 542.4509... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 542.1508... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 731.8589... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 06, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,568.9321... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (May 06,... Published 07 May, 2022 05:46am
Govt struggling to attract FDI to Pakistan The current government intends to increase the IT exports of Pakistan from USD 1.5 billion to USD 15 billion in the coming year Updated 07 May, 2022 09:55am
Floating solar project: World Bank invites Pakistan to hold talks on $341.5m loan ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has invited Pakistani authorities for negotiation of $341.5 million loan to set up... Updated 07 May, 2022 10:04am
MoF prepares draft policy on SOEs ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance (MoF) has prepared a draft policy on governing of poorly performing State-Owned... Updated 07 May, 2022 09:57am
Support for fuel management: Govt in search of a feasible plan ISLAMABAD: Ministries of Finance, Power and Petroleum have been directed to work out a feasible plan for fuel... Updated 07 May, 2022 09:58am
Jul-Apr trade deficit widens 64.79pc to $39.264bn YoY ISLAMABAD: Trade deficit widened by 64.79 percent during the first 10 months (July-April) of the current fiscal... Updated 07 May, 2022 10:05am
Broadening the tax base: FBR urged to use data available with PSX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Business Council (PBC) has asked the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to effectively use financial... Updated 07 May, 2022 10:07am
PM for providing cash credit facilities to PASSCO ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directed Finance Minister Miftah Ismail for providing cash credit ... Updated 07 May, 2022 10:09am
PM takes stock of wheat situation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed that measures be taken to prevent the smuggling of wheat and a... Updated 07 May, 2022 10:00am