‘Benazir Mazdoor Smart Card’ Sindh govt, Nadra sign contract, says minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Labour and Human Resources, Sindh, Saeed Ghani said that the Sindh government signed a... Published 19 May, 2022 06:58am
Air University organises 2nd International Conference on Physics ISLAMABAD: Air University has organised 2nd ‘Two Days International Conference on Physics,’ during which ... Published 19 May, 2022 06:58am
Grade-21 to Grade-22: Promotion of officers considered ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired the High-Powered Selection Board meeting on Wednesday for the... Published 19 May, 2022 06:58am
‘Muslims being subjected to oppression in India’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said the comity of nations will have to tread the... Published 19 May, 2022 06:58am
Pakistan safe due to sacrifices of Army: COAS RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday said Pakistan was safe due to the... Published 19 May, 2022 06:58am
Saudi companies invited to invest in petroleum industry LAHORE: Chairman Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) Tariq Wazir Ali has invited Saudi industrialists to... Published 19 May, 2022 06:58am
Energy Power Division considering reconstituting power sector companies’ BoDs LAHORE: The Power Division (PD) is seriously considering reconstituting Board of Directors (BoDs) of all the power... Published 19 May, 2022 06:58am
‘Invest in Pakistan Forum-2022’ held in Silicon Valley SAN JOSE: The “Invest in Pakistan” Forum was held in San Jose, Silicon Valley. In his welcome address, ... Published 19 May, 2022 06:58am
Taxes DII (IR) official removed from service for ‘aiding’ accused ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has dismissed from services, an official of the Directorate of... Published 19 May, 2022 06:58am
Industry SME sector: Call to enhance JV between Pakistan and Korea LAHORE: Korea-Pakistan Industrial Collaboration Forum-2022 organised by Korean Trade and Investment Agency... Published 19 May, 2022 06:58am
Industry PCJCCI president for technological advancement in Pakistan LAHORE: President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) Wang Zihai pledged to spur the pace... Published 19 May, 2022 06:58am
Money & Banking US ‘likely’ to scrap Russia debt payment exemption: Yellen KÖNIGSWINTER, (Germany): The United States will likely end an exemption allowing Moscow to pay its foreign debts... Published 19 May, 2022 06:34am
Commodities India warns of fuel-supply cuts to utilities if coal imports delayed NEW DELHI: India’s power ministry on Wednesday said it would cut domestic fuel supply to state government-run... Published 19 May, 2022 06:34am
Commodities Copper prices fall on US Fed pledge for high rates LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Wednesday under pressure from a stronger dollar after the Federal Reserve... Published 19 May, 2022 06:34am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rise on stronger Nikkei, tight raw material supply SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Wednesday, supported by stronger Tokyo equities and tighter raw material... Published 19 May, 2022 06:34am
Commodities Palm oil firms as Indonesian export ban remains in place KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures inched higher at close on Wednesday after trading in a tight range on the... Published 19 May, 2022 06:34am
Commodities Brazil coffee, cane, corn fields spared from frosts SAO PAULO: There were no strong frosts over Brazilian coffee, sugarcane and corn fields early on Wednesday as a cold... Published 19 May, 2022 06:34am
Commodities EU wheat falls in correction move after rally PARIS: European wheat fell on Wednesday in a correction move and profit taking after a two-week rally on concerns... Published 19 May, 2022 06:34am
Commodities Arabica coffee slides as Brazil frost fears fade LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE fell more than 2% on Wednesday, having hit a 3-1/2 week high in the previous... Published 19 May, 2022 06:34am
Commodities Gold’s lustre dulls as dollar rebounds, rate hike fears loom LONDON: Gold prices fell on Wednesday as looming US interest rate hike fears and a resurgent dollar dimmed the... Published 19 May, 2022 06:34am
Commodities US MIDDAY: US wheat futures slide CHICAGO: US grains futures fell on Wednesday following a report about the United Nations’ efforts to restore... Published 19 May, 2022 06:34am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold erases losses NEW YORKI: Gold reversed course to rise on Wednesday as a slide in US Treasury yields helped offset pressure from a... Published 19 May, 2022 06:34am
South Asia Hindus file new petitions to stop Muslims from entering mosque LUCKNO: Members of hardline Hindu groups filed petitions in a court in northern India to stop Muslims from entering ... Published 19 May, 2022 06:34am
Commodities Gold prices hit another all-time high KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday hit another all-time high in the local market, traders said. The precious metal... Published 19 May, 2022 06:14am
Countdown for Imran begins, claims PPP LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) and its allies in Punjab are united, and there exists no threat to... Published 19 May, 2022 06:14am
Taxes Pharmaceutical companies: FBR body agrees to resolve ST refunds-related issues ISLAMABAD: The Issues Resolution Committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has agreed to resolve sales tax... Published 19 May, 2022 06:14am
Energy Ogra chief vows to implement ordinance in true letter & spirit ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) Chairman, Masroor Khan, has reiterated his commitments to... Published 19 May, 2022 06:14am
USA Ex-police officer pleads guilty to manslaughter in George Floyd death MINNEAPOLIS: One of three former Minneapolis police officers facing trial for the death of George Floyd pleaded... Published 19 May, 2022 06:14am
Europe EU floats idea of massive aid to rebuild Ukraine BRUSSELS: Top EU officials on Wednesday urged member states to be ambitious in helping Ukraine rebuild after the ... Published 19 May, 2022 06:14am
Middle East Iran hostage taker kills three, takes own life TEHRAN: A disgruntled employee of a huge Iranian foundation killed three of his colleagues before taking his own ... Published 19 May, 2022 06:14am
Industry Russia says economy grew 3.5pc in first quarter MOSCOW: Russia’s state statistics agency said on Wednesday it expected economic growth to stand at 3.5 percent in... Published 19 May, 2022 06:14am
Proceedings against journalists: IHC asks FIA to coordinate with PFUJ, others ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday directed the director of Cyber Crime Wing, Federal... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Investigating grievances of Balochistan students: Federal govt challenges IHC decision in SC ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Wednesday challenged the Islamabad High Court (IHC)’s decision in the Supreme... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Govt committed to providing health, employment and social safety: Marri ISLAMABAD: Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Shazia Marri said that the government is committed to... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
BankIslami sponsors Future Fest 2022 KARACHI: BankIslami sponsored Future Fest 2022 held in Islamabad from 13 May to 15 May, 2022. Spanning three days,... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
PM launches anti-polio campaign ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday launched a new anti-polio campaign by vaccinating children and... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
SC’s verdict will end extortion, horse-trading: PTI leaders LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab senior leaders have welcomed the Supreme Court’s verdict on the ... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
‘Woman would-be suicide bomber arrested in Turbat’ ISLAMABAD: The provincial government of Balochistan on Wednesday announced that a woman called Noor Jehan, an ... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
President can ask PM for a vote of confidence: Fawad LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader and former federal information minister Fawad Chaudhry has... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Soft launch of HEC-funded BICs held KARACHI: The soft launch of the HEC funded Sindh consortium of universities, for the establishment of Business... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
NAB distributes Rs373.688m amongst various state functionaries KARACHI: National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Karachi has distributed cheques amounting to Rs373.688 million ... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Underprivileged youth: AkzoNobel Pakistan collaborates with Akhuwat KARACHI: AkzoNobel Pakistan Ltd, a leading global paints and coatings company has joined hands with the Akhuwat to... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Foreign funding: PTI presents standard audit report to ECP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has presented to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) its standard... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
No-trust motion filed against Balochistan CM QUETTA: Political turmoil has erupted again in Balochistan as a no-confidence motion has been filed against Chief... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
CM Sindh briefs PM on security situation in Karachi ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister of Sindh Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday held a meeting with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
CCP conducts search, inspection of two undertakings ISLAMABAD: As part of an investigation into the prima facie violations of Section 4 of the Competition Act, 2010, ... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Pakistan Coating Show to be opened today LAHORE: A three-day mega exhibition “Pakistan Coating Show” will be inaugurated on Thursday (today) at Expo... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Hamza discusses Punjab affairs with PPP MPs LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz said on Wednesday that they are enjoying best working relationship with... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Anti-encroachment drive: Traders assure police of full cooperation LAHORE: Traders of major commercial markets have assured the city police of extending their full cooperation in the... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Sri Lanka series: Two uncapped players included in Women T20I squad LAHORE: Uncapped wicketkeeper-batter Gull Feroza and leg-spinner Tuba Hassan have been included in the Pakistan... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
CM holds meeting about devising new cleanliness system for Lahore LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shahbaz chaired a meeting at his office on Wednesday to review steps for... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Only knowledge-based economies proving mettle globally: Ishrat FAISALABAD: Renowned economist and former governor State Bank of Pakistan Ishrat Hussain has said that only... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
UNIDO launches PAIDAR Sindh programme KARACHI: In order to contribute to sustainable poverty reduction and improve livelihoods of rural communities in... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Road checking campaign: Sindh E&T dept recovers Rs6.8m in two days KARACHI: Sindh Excise and Taxation department has made the tax recovery of Rs6.8 million during two days of its road... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Fresh spell of scorching weather begins KARACHI: The Met Office advised the general public to take precautionary measures during the heat wave as the fresh... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Mushtaq Mahar removed as IG Sindh KARACHI: Inspector General of Police (IG) Sindh Mushtaq Mahar has been removed from his post on the directives of... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Experts for ensuring flow of water downstream of Kotri HYDERABAD: The water and fish experts have drawn the attention of the government of Pakistan to ensure the flow of... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
CDWP approves three uplift projects worth Rs12.6bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved three development projects at the cost of Rs12.6... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Imran says families of army personnel will march with him to Islamabad KARACHI: Former prime minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said families of army personnel will also take part in his... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Insaf Food Card: KP govt, BoK sign MoU PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Bank of Khyber (BoK) for... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Fabricated charges against Yasin Malik: Indian diplomat summoned, handed over demarche ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday summoned Indian Charge d’ Affaires (Cd’A) who was handed over a demarche... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Europe French court upholds charge against Lafarge PARIS: A French appeals court confirmed Wednesday a charge of complicity in crimes against humanity against the... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Pfizer Covid pill preventing hospitalizations and deaths: White House WASHINGTON: Pfizer’s anti-Covid pill Paxlovid is helping stave off hospitalizations and deaths amid the United... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Europe Finland, Sweden hand in applications to join NATO BRUSSELS: Finland and Sweden on Wednesday handed in their bids to join NATO, after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Asia Nine die, 24 hurt in clashes in restive Tajikistan region DUSHANBE: Nine people were killed and two dozen wounded on Wednesday after clashes between security forces and... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
South Asia 12 killed after wall collapse at Indian salt factory AHMEDABAD: At least 12 people were killed after a wall at a salt packaging factory collapsed on Wednesday in... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Middle East World’s tallest building engulfed as Mideast sandstorms hit UAE DUBAI: The world’s tallest building disappeared behind a grey layer of dust on Wednesday as sandstorms that have... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Two alleged terrorists killed in Mauripur KARACH: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) along with the intelligence agencies claimed to have shot dead two... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 18, 2022) and the forecast for Thursday (May 19, 2022)... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Stocks PSX snaps losing streak KARACHI: After a week-long bearish trend, Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday turned bullish on the back of healthy... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khan is on autopilot “I reckon everyone is on autopilot.” “What?” “The Khan is on autopilot and has blocked a few... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Won’t be long before default is on the table SBP (State Bank of Pakistan) has no choice but to raise the interest rate, most likely by another 100 basis points,... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Addressing the mountain of debt Sustainable economic growth requires identifying gaps, devising effective policies and working towards consistent... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Pakistan’s projected USD cash flows: an accountant’s perspective In this important article I will present the projected cash flow statements of Pakistan for the period starting from... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Climate-stricken world needs renewables Marshall Plan UN chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday outlined what amounts to a global Marshall Plan for ushering in a world... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Letters Economy: it now is a matter of urgency How ironic it is that the rupee has been falling against the US dollar consistently. According to noted economists,... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 229,226 tonnes of cargo comprising 199,049 tonnes s of import cargo and... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Stocks Most Gulf markets rise; Dubai down DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf extended gains from the previous session to end higher on Wednesday as crude... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Stocks FTSE 100 slips on inflation worries LONDON: UK’s blue chip index fell on Wednesday as data showed inflation jumped 9% last month, fuelling fresh... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Stocks Nikkei closes at 2-week high after retail sales data lifts Wall Street TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei rose to its highest close in nearly two weeks on Wednesday, with technology heavyweights... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Stocks China stocks fall on concerns govt stimulus inadequate SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Wednesday following a recent recovery, dragged down by fears that policies announced... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Stocks European shares deepen fall on inflation worries PARIS: European shares slipped on Wednesday led by technology stocks as worries about inflation and monetary policy... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Stocks HK shares flat amid worries about China growth SHANGHAI: Hong Kong stocks ended roughly flat on Wednesday as a recent recovery ran out of steam, with some ... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Stocks Nasdaq, S&P 500 drop 3pc as growth stocks rally wanes NEW YORK: The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 dropped 3% on Wednesday as a rally in growth shares faded amid economic... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (May 18, 2022).... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (May 18, 2022).... Published 19 May, 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 19 May, 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 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (May 18, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 19 May, 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 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 18, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 18, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 18, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 May, 2022 05:29am