Money & Banking German importers can open rouble accounts to pay for Russian gas BERLIN: Germany’s gas importers are allowed to open rouble accounts to pay for Russian gas, according to two ... Published 20 May, 2022 07:00am
Power shortfall soars to 1300MW LAHORE: Power shortfall has risen to 1300 megawatt from 400 megawatt, leaving the company with no option but to ... Published 20 May, 2022 07:00am
‘Pakistan Coating Show 2022’ begins at Lahore Expo Centre LAHORE: The annual Pakistan Coating Show 2022 kicked off at Lahore Expo Center and attracted a marvellous reaction... Published 20 May, 2022 07:00am
Fictitious charges: Pakistan condemns conviction of Yasin Malik ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned another abhorrent attempt of the Indian government to deprive the Kashmiri... Published 20 May, 2022 07:00am
Emerging technologies: President for developing intellectual capabilities ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday urged the need for accelerated efforts to develop intellectual... Published 20 May, 2022 07:00am
PMA concerned over surge in polio cases KARACHI: Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) said on Thursday that it was very much concerned over the detection of... Published 20 May, 2022 06:46am
Industry External Finance Wing authorised to deal with sustainable financing ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has authorized the External Finance (Policy) Wing to deal with the sustainable... Published 20 May, 2022 06:46am
US assured long-term ties based on mutual respect ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Sohail Mahmood on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to a long-standing,... Published 20 May, 2022 06:46am
Polythene bags: Ban imposed on manufacture, sale and use in Karachi KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Thursday approved a resolution regarding complete ban on... Published 20 May, 2022 06:46am
SHO gunned down in Peshawar PESHAWAR: The Station House Officer (SHO) of a police station was killed after armed assailants attacked him in the... Published 20 May, 2022 06:46am
PM underlines significance of China in Pakistan’s foreign policy ISLAMABAD: A delegation led by Cheng Guoping, China’s External Security Commissioner, called on Prime Minister... Published 20 May, 2022 06:46am
Commodities Stakeholders call for sustainability of rice sector ISLAMABAD: WWF-Pakistan, in collaboration with OXFAM-GB, held a stakeholder meeting on the importance of a... Published 20 May, 2022 06:46am
Seminar on ‘cotton production technology’ held HYDERABAD: Sindh agronomists, private sector, and agricultural academic researchers have stressed the need for more... Published 20 May, 2022 06:46am
Sustained engagement with US Congress essential: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: In his conversation with Congressman Ami Bera, Chairman of the US House Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee on... Published 20 May, 2022 06:46am
Commodities Copper bounces on hopes of China lifting Covid controls LONDON: Copper prices rebounded on Thursday as the prospect of lockdowns being lifted in top metals consumer China... Published 20 May, 2022 06:32am
Commodities Gold jumps 1.5pc as dollar, yields retreat NEW YORK: Gold rose over 1.5% on Thursday as a slide in the dollar and Treasury yields burnished bullion’s... Published 20 May, 2022 06:32am
Commodities Palm oil slips KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended lower on Thursday and is expected to fall further after Indonesia... Published 20 May, 2022 06:32am
Energy Oil swings wildly, rebounding to gains after steep losses NEW YORK: Oil prices rebounded from earlier losses in another volatile session on Thursday as Chinese officials... Published 20 May, 2022 06:32am
Money for Ukraine tops G7 agenda; inflation, food a concern KOENIGSWINTER, (Germany): Group of Seven financial leaders are likely to agree on Thursday and Friday on around $15... Published 20 May, 2022 06:32am
South Asia Journalists stabbed, assaulted in Bangladesh NEW YORK: Bangladesh authorities must conduct a swift and transparent investigation into two separate attacks on... Published 20 May, 2022 06:32am
Energy More Russian oil going east squeezes Iranian crude sales to China LONDON: Iran’s crude exports to China have fallen sharply since the start of the Ukraine war as Beijing favoured... Published 20 May, 2022 06:32am
Middle East Iran’s security forces clash with anti-govt protesters DUBAI: Iranian security forces fired live rounds and tear gas to disperse anti-government protesters in several... Published 20 May, 2022 06:32am
WHO authorises China’s CanSinoBIO Covid-19 vaccine GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Thursday authorised the use of Chinese manufacturer CanSinoBIO’s... Published 20 May, 2022 06:00am
South Asia UN slams Taliban closure of Afghan human rights body GENEVA: The United Nations on Thursday slammed the Taliban’s closure of the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights... Published 20 May, 2022 06:00am
Money & Banking Sri Lanka to repay debts after six months: governor COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will take at least six more months to start repaying its debts, the central bank said Thursday as... Published 20 May, 2022 06:00am
Commodities Indonesia to lift ban on palm oil exports from Monday JAKARTA: Indonesia will lift its ban on palm oil exports next week, President Joko Widodo said Thursday, relieving... Published 20 May, 2022 06:00am
Industry Investors: Govt committed to providing friendly environment: Miftah ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail said here on Thursday that the incumbent ... Published 20 May, 2022 06:00am
Drive against hoarders: Food dept recovers 590,890 bags of wheat KARACHI: The food department, on the instructions of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, has launched an... Published 20 May, 2022 06:00am
Money & Banking Forex reserves decrease by $145m KARACHI: The total liquid foreign reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) decreased by $145 million to... Published 20 May, 2022 06:00am
KE took action against neglectful employees, Senate panel told ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat on Thursday was informed that K-Electric (KE) has... Published 20 May, 2022 06:00am
Privatisation of JCC: PC seeks fresh information from CDA ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission (PC) has sought fresh information from Capital Development Authority (CDA) prior... Published 20 May, 2022 06:00am
Letters No martial law is on its way Benazir Bhutto was never a communist or Marxist per se. Nor was her illustrious late father Zulfikar Ali Bhutto ... Published 20 May, 2022 05:42am
Grappling with climate change EDITORIAL: As global warming has begun to increase its risks and hazards in Pakistan with this year being the ... Published 20 May, 2022 05:42am
The woeful rupee slide EDITORIAL: The US dollar has gained in strength in the inter-bank market as well as in the foreign exchange kerb... Published 20 May, 2022 05:42am
Britons feel the pinch as cost-of-living crisis bites Standing outside a north London supermarket clutching two shopping bags, Gerald Pursey bemoans Britain’s ... Published 20 May, 2022 05:42am
Urgent need for economic diplomacy activism ‘It is therefore in advanced economies’ interest to help poorer countries reduce the mounting risk of little... Published 20 May, 2022 05:42am
Withering national unity? The industrial sector is the backbone of economic progress. It works as a major source of employment and its growth... Published 20 May, 2022 05:42am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (May 19, 2022) and the forecast for Friday (May 20, 2022)... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
AEDB director policy says well-designed auctions provide level playing field for local and international investors ISLAMABAD: Rene-wables First organised a webinar that featured local and international renewable energy experts... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Tarbela Dam: Dead storage level has persisted for 80 days LAHROE: Tarbela Dam has witnessed a record dead level for 80 days this year, said sources from Pakistan... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
PTA, NHMP sign MoU on quality digital services ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) ... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Concessional power tariff: Any ‘imprudent’ decision will be disastrous for economy: PHMA KARACHI: Central Chairman of the Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA), Shahzad Azam... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
No-trust motion part of politics, ready to face it: CM QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Thursday said that no-confidence is a part of politics,... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Magsi’s resignation accepted QUETTA: Acting Governor Jan Mohammad Jamali on Thursday accepted the resignation tendered by the Provincial Minister... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Anti-polio drive from May 23: 10m kids to be vaccinated: Azra KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Health Dr Azra Pechuho on Thursday said that 10 million children would be ... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Murad leaves for US KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Thursday departed for the United States on a private trip.... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Fawad terms SC hearing historic ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry said on Thursday that all eyes are on ‘historic... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Two die as truck plunges into gorge NEELUM VALLY: At least two persons were killed and eight others injured when a truck carrying gypsies fell into a... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Family-owned businesses need corporatisation: Ishrat FAISALABAD: Family-owned businesses must adopt corporatisation for sustained growth in addition to accelerating the... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
APUBTA to protest outside HEC HQs from June 15 ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Universities Basic Payscale Teachers Association (APUBTA) has announced staging a ... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Annual games of SNGPL begin in Lahore LAHORE: Sui Northern Gas’s three-day Annual Sports Games began in Lahore last night. The games were inaugurated by... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Grand ballot event of Al-Noor Orchard-West Marina held LAHORE: Al-Noor Orchard Housing Scheme, a project of Al-Jalil Developers, presented the grand ballot of West Marina ... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Abid Sher Ali confirms Nawaz’s return to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Abid Sher Ali on Thursday confirmed the return of former ... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Veterinary degree programme: Ziauddin University seeks UVAS collaboration LAHORE Vice-Chancellor Ziauddin University Karachi Prof Dr Syed Irfan Hyder has sought University of Veterinary and... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Hamza announces Rs200bn relief package LAHORE: To provide relief to the people of Punjab, Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz on Thursday announced a Rs ... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
CGPA organises dialogue on access to finance for SMEs PESHAWAR: Centre for Governance & Public Accountability (CGPA) in collaboration with Small & Medium... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
PM for 10-day celebrations over N-tests ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday said that Prime Minister... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Minister of state meets EVP of Telenor Group ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance and Revenue Dr Aisha Ghous Pasha held a meeting with Jorgen C Arentz... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Speech during meeting at UN headquarters: Bilawal for concerted efforts to overcome global food crisis NEW YORK: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has urged the international community to mount combined efforts to... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
US assures Pakistan of support in rebuilding economy WASHINGTON: The United States has announced that it will continue to help Pakistan rebuild its economy. A State... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Admiral Amjad meets Egyptian Navy chief Islamabad: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi is on an official visit to Egypt. During the... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Sindh changes timings for intermediate exams KARACHI: The Sindh government on Thursday announced changing timings for HSC Part I and II examinations in light of... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Coalition govt ready to go into elections, says minister ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and Federal Minister for Water Resources Syed Khursheed Ahmad Shah... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Number of 3G, 4G users declined by 0.36m in April: PTA ISLAMABAD: The number of 3G, 4G, cellular subscribers, teledensity as well as Monthly Next Generation Mobile Service... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Plea of RPP case accused: AC asks NAB to give rebuttal ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Thursday directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to give its... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
COAS visits School of Artillery RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited the School of Artillery, Nowshera on... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Ahsan stresses need to promote tolerance in society ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Reforms Ahsan Iqbal has stressed the need to promote tolerance in... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
PTI’s long march: Zardari seeks Shujaat’s support ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan is all set to announce his party’s long march onto... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Karachi IED blast: CTD shares evidence of Allah Dino’s involvement KARACHI: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Thursday shared evidence of Allah Dino’s involvement in the IED... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Jinnah Naval Base: MoD wants ECC approval for Rs5.5bn grant ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Defence (MoD) has sought approval of Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet for... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
IHC to hear Cheema’s petition ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will hear Omar Sarfraz Cheema’s petition against his removal as Governor... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
PM issues list of 38 items ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister’s Office has issued a list of 38 items whose import was banned by the government. Prime... Updated 20 May, 2022 10:27am
Experts see no major adverse impact on tax collection ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue’s revenue collection at the import stage would not have any significant... Updated 20 May, 2022 10:16am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (May 19,... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
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 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (May 19, 2022).... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 19, 2022). ======================== ... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 19, 2022). ======================== ... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (May 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,201.1274 Bid... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,575.5619... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (May 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (May 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Thursday (May 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Thursday (May 19, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
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 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (May 19, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (May 19, 2022).... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
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 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (May 19, 2022).... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (May 19, 2022).... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (May 19, 2022). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (May 19, 2022).... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (May 19, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 20 May, 2022 05:15am