Lyari Expressway: SHC sets deadline for resettlement of affected people KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday gave two months’ time to the administration for the resettlement... Published 12 May, 2022 07:09am
Industry FPCCI chief says CNIC condition should be withdrawn KARACHI: President FPCCI Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has categorically demanded that CNIC condition should be withdrawn in ... Published 12 May, 2022 07:09am
Solid wastes: MD highlights SSWMB’s performance KARACHI: More than 9,000 tons of garbage is lifted daily out of the 10,000 to 11,000 tons discharged each day, with... Published 12 May, 2022 07:09am
Industry BMG chief urges political parties to work towards ending strife KARACHI: Chairman of the Businessmen Group (BMG) and former president of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and ... Published 12 May, 2022 07:09am
Money & Banking Roshan Digital Account holders: EFU Life, BoP partner up to provide customized insurance, takaful solutions LAHORE: Roshan Digital Account is a major initiative of the State Bank of Pakistan, which provides banking solutions... Published 12 May, 2022 07:09am
Govts committed to protecting environment: Begum Shahnawaz LAHORE: Global warming has become an active threat to the environment but the world is already late in taking... Published 12 May, 2022 07:09am
Assault on journalist: CPJ demands action against police NEW YORK: Pakistan authorities must conduct a swift and impartial investigation into the police assault of ... Published 12 May, 2022 07:09am
Money & Banking MMBL celebrating ‘10 years of successful banking operations’ ISLAMABAD: Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd (MMBL), the largest digital bank in Pakistan, is celebrating 10 years of... Published 12 May, 2022 06:58am
Cotton & Textile Ministry proposes revision of seed cotton intervention price ISLAMABAD: Considering the cost of production and expected international price scenarios of future markets, Ministry... Published 12 May, 2022 06:58am
Twitter, Facebook: secretary says ex-CJP Khosa has no account ISLAMABAD: Secretary to former Chief Justice of Pakistan Asif Saeed Khan Khosa said the ex-CJP does not have, and... Published 12 May, 2022 06:58am
Hamza holds meeting on water shortages in southern Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz on Wednesday chaired an emergency meeting on water shortage in South... Published 12 May, 2022 06:58am
ATC acquits MQM-P’s Amir, others in ‘Nine Zero case’ KARACHI: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Wednesday acquitted senior Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P)... Published 12 May, 2022 06:58am
Sindh CNG stations again face 72-hour closure KARACHI: In a new schedule, the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) on Wednesday announced to shut down CNG stations in... Published 12 May, 2022 06:58am
Maryam decides to shun security protocol ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to provide VIP security protocol to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice... Published 12 May, 2022 06:49am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Governors are not easy to appoint in today’s Pakistan “You know there is one thing that every institution engages in except the judiciary and perhaps it is time that it... Published 12 May, 2022 06:49am
Taxes 4QFY22 targets: FBR officers asked to sharpen their focus ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a complete ban on leave to the FBR officers/officials till... Published 12 May, 2022 06:49am
SECP framework: Security clearance of foreign donors/directors mandatory ISLAMABAD: The security clearance of foreign donors/foreign directors of charitable associations and ‘not for... Published 12 May, 2022 06:49am
Trade with India: Qureshi takes strong exception to govt’s purported decision ISLAMABAD: Former foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday took strong exception to the government’s... Published 12 May, 2022 06:49am
PMLTC CEO apprises Dastgir about project’s financial woes ISLAMABAD: M/s Pak Matiari-Lahore Transmission Company (PMLTC) has shared financial woes with newly appointed... Published 12 May, 2022 06:49am
Industry Indonesian envoy underscores need for mutual trade expansion PESHAWAR: Indonesian Ambassador in Pakistan, Adam Mulawarman Tugio has underscored the need for mutual trade... Published 12 May, 2022 06:49am
Suri moves IHC against alleged harassment by police, FIA ISLAMABAD: Former deputy speaker National Assembly Qasim Khan Suri on Wednesday moved the Islamabad High Court (IHC)... Published 12 May, 2022 06:49am
Energy LNG supply through spot procurement: PPRA Board seeks exemption from Rules 13 and 35 ISLAMABAD: The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Board has recommended to the federal government for... Published 12 May, 2022 06:49am
Reference against defecting PTI members: PTI Punjab rejects ECP’s decision LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab on Wednesday rejected the Election Commission of Pakistan’s ... Published 12 May, 2022 06:49am
Money & Banking Samba Bank employees seek SBP’s help LAHORE: Samba Bank Limited (SBL) employees have urged the central bank to ask Saudi National Bank to provide a... Published 12 May, 2022 06:49am
Sri Lankan women’s cricket team due on 19th LAHORE: Sri Lankan Women’s cricket team is due here on May 19, to play a three-match T20I series and a three-match... Published 12 May, 2022 06:49am
South Asia Sedition law often used by BJP govt to target free speech, dissent suspended by SC NEW DELHI: India’s Supreme Court on Wednesday suspended a colonial-era sedition law that activists say is often... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Systems Limited acquires NdcTech KARACHI: Systems Limited, a leading information technology company of Pakistan with a global footprint has entered... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
USA Hundreds of Native American children died in abusive US-run schools WASHINGTON: More than 500 Native American children died in US government-run boarding schools at which students were... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Europe Over 560 Ukraine National Guard soldiers killed in war: Kyiv KYIV, (Ukraine): Over 560 soldiers from Ukraine’s National Guard, a force which includes the Azov regiment... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Europe UK rejects EU proposals to resolve N Irish trade dispute LONDON: Britain on Wednesday rejected European Union proposals to resolve a standoff over post-Brexit trade rules ... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Middle East Iran’s Revolutionary Guards shell militant bases north of Iraq’s Erbil DUBAI: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards artillery fire hit an area north of the Iraqi Kurdish capital of Erbil on... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Middle East Iran arrests two ‘Europeans’ TEHRAN: Iran’s intelligence ministry announced Wednesday that two Europeans had been arrested on accusations of... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Stocks Pakistan Stock Exchange: NIT MD lists reasons behind a bumpy ride KARACHI: Around 5 years ago, investors at the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) rejoiced as the KSE-100 – widely seen... Updated 12 May, 2022 11:37am
Stocks PSX: bears again in charge KARACHI: Bears again took control of the bourse as a bloodbath session was witnessed Wednesday due to further... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
ECP rejects reference against dissident PTI MNAs ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has dismissed cases against 20 dissident MNAs of Pakistan... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
India’s illegal ‘delimitation’ in IIOJK: Bilawal demands UNSC take cognizance of grave implications ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has urged the United Nations and its Security Council to take... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
TTP extends truce to hold peace talks PESHAWAR: The Pakistani Taliban has extended a ceasefire with Islamabad in order to hold peace talks, two militant... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Cheema asks whether ‘the mafia’ will be appointing next army chief ISLAMABAD: Omar Sarfraz Cheema on Wednesday said that no one would be able to remove him as governor Punjab as he is... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Case against 20 dissident MNAs: PTI to move SC against ECP verdict: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Accusing the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) of acting like a “political wing” of the PML-N, ... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
NA current session to continue till 20th ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the House Business Advisory Committee of the National Assembly decided to continue the... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Corruption case against Dar, others: AC requested to adjourn case sine die ISLAMABAD: The counsels for three co-accused in a corruption case against former finance minister Ishaq Dar on... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Asif says general elections quite possible before COAS’s appointment ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said on Wednesday that prospects of general elections in the country before... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Presidential reference: ‘The game of musical chairs’ must come to an end: CJP ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court wanted an end to ‘musical chairs’ since the 1970s and a stable government for the... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
PAD hopes to achieve cotton sowing target LAHORE: Despite prevailing unprecedented heat-wave and huge water shortage at the beginning of Kharif season 2022,... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Challenge of rising prices of essential items: PML-N, allies determined to take required steps: MPA Yasin LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and its allies in Punjab are determined to take necessary steps to... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
NA informed: $6.87bn received from Saudi Arabia, China during PTI’s tenure ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received $ 6.87 billion from Saudi Arabia and China in the form of disbursements during the... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
It’s always about the party, never… What does a leader do when what must be done is the last thing that can be done? That’s got to be what’s keeping... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Power blackout 2021: inquiry report On 9th January 2021, 23:40hrs, a major power blackout occurred which engulfed almost entire Pakistan, including... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Companies lawyer up to navigate Russia sanctions The deployment of unprecedented sanctions against Russia over the Ukraine war has left companies with a complex ... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Letters Need for institutions’ collaboration for sustainable research culture in country Pakistan is lagging in research because of various factors. One of the most critical issues in this industry is the... Updated 12 May, 2022 06:30am
15 killed in van-truck collision on Indus Highway JAMSHORO: As many as 15 people died in a fatal collision between a van and a truck on Indus Highway near Manjhand... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Dissident MPs’ case: ECP’s verdict to be challenged in SC: Umar ISLAMABAD: Central Secretary General Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Asad Umar Wednesday said that PTI will challenge the... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Traffic issues: CM orders setting up of separate monitoring cell LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz visited the Punjab Safe Cities Authority (PSCA) to review the law and... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Constitution of committee: Social media laws: IHC refers matter to NA Speaker ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) referred the matter related to social media laws to the National Assembly... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
CDWP approves three development projects ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved three development projects at a cost of Rs4.74... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Minister urges all govt depts to shift data towards NTC’s secure system ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque has urged all government departments to... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Stocks UK’s FTSE 100 rises on commodity stocks rally LONDON: Britain’s FTSE 100 ended higher on Wednesday as energy and mining shares rallied on the back of higher... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei rises ahead of US inflation data TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei index ended higher on Wednesday as investors scooped up companies with an upbeat outlook,... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Stocks China stocks end higher as easing COVID cases lift risk appetite SHANGHAI: China stocks closed higher on Wednesday as investors took comfort in signs of lower domestic COVID-19... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Stocks European stocks log best session in six weeks PARIS: European stocks locked in gains for a second straight session on Wednesday as strong earnings and a surge in... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Stocks Indian shares hit two month-low BENGALURU: Indian shares on Wednesday fell to their lowest in two months, extending losses for a fourth straight... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Stocks S&P 500, Dow up after inflation data, Nasdaq falls on rate hike worries NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow rose in choppy trading on Wednesday as banks and energy shares gained, while... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
1.73 acre of KCR route land retrieved by Railways LAHORE Despite strong resistance, Railways police retrieved expensive land measuring 1.73 acres worth 50.6 million... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 11, 2022) and the forecast for Thursday (May 12, 2022)... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
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 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 11, 2022). ========================... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 11, 2022). ========================... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (May 11, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (May 11, 2022).... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Energy Russian gas flows to Europe fall after Kyiv shuts one route LONDON: Russian gas flows to Europe via Ukraine fell by a quarter on Wednesday after Kyiv halted use of a major... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Energy Jet fuel cracks gain SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for jet fuel rose on Wednesday as airlines continue to add capacity to their... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Energy Asia’s gasoline, naphtha margins rise NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline and naphtha refining profit margins gained on Wednesday despite a rise in US and Middle... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Energy US natgas gains on lower daily output NEW YORK: US natural gas futures gained about 2% on Tuesday after plunging 20% over the prior two sessions, on a... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Energy 380-cst HSFO cash premiums drop SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for 380-cst high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) fell further on Wednesday, slumping to a... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 137,433 tonnes of cargo comprising 111,311 tonnes of import cargo and 26,122... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Energy IESCO highlights power theft issue ISLAMABAD: Power thieves are causing irreparable damage to the economy and development of the country and... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (May 11, 2022)... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (May 11, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (May 11, 2022).... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (May 11, 2022). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (May 11, 2022).... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (May 11, 2022).... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
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 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (May 11, 2022).... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (May 11, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 11, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 11, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 11, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 11, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 11, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,439.0988... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 11, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 11, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 May, 2022 05:40am
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