ADs must take permission from FEOD before import deals: SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Thursday said that Authorized Dealers, with immediate effect, shall seek... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
71st anniversary of Pak-China Diplomatic Relations ‘1951-2022’ celebrated at UoP PESHAWAR: China Study Centre, University of Peshawar, and Pakistan China Friendship Association jointly organized a... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
APNS, Voice of Punjab ink MoU KARACHI: A memorandum of understanding was signed between All Pakistan Newspapers Society and Voice of Punjab here ... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Fazl steps up criticism on Imran Karachi: Chief of Jamiat Ulema-Islam- Fazl (JUI-F) Maulana Fazalur Rehman dubbing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Shoro blames IRSA for water shortage in Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Irrigation Department Jam Khan Shoro has said that Tarbela Dam is getting empty due to... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
SAU awards PhD degree to Imran Chandio HYDERABAD: Imran Ali Chandio a PhD scholar of Sindh Agriculture University has said in his research that edible oil... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Turkish defence team holds talks with PM KARACHI: Minister of National Defence of Turkey, Hulusi Akar held delegation-level talks with Prime Minister ... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
NAPA pays tribute to Zia Mohyeddin KARACHI: The National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) paid glowing tribute to its founding father and president... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
APNS body concerned over non-payment of dues KARACHI: Sindh Committee of All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has expressed concern over delay of non-payment ... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
FO terms Bilawal, Blinken meeting ‘very clear’ outcome ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office, Friday said that the meeting between Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari and the... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
De-seating of defecting MPAs: PTI welcomes ECP verdict ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday lauded the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)’s ruling on... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
ASEAN states envoys briefed about CPEC ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Friday hosted a briefing on the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Kidney Hills corruption: Mandviwalla, brother file plea for de-freezing property ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senator Saleem Mandviwalla and his brother accused in Kidney Hills ... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
National Assembly: Raja Riaz becomes leader of opposition ISLAMABAD: Disgruntled Member of the National Assembly (MNA) of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Raja Riaz has been... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Musk denies he sexually harassed flight attendant NEW YORK: Billionaire Elon Musk has denounced as “utterly untrue” claims in a news report that he sexually... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Asia Indian police charge 30 anti-Vedanta protesters NEW DELHI: Indian federal police have charged 30 people with rioting and other offences after an environmental... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Qatar emir optimistic on Iran deal, confirms deal on gas supply to Germany DOHA: The Emir of Qatar Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani expressed optimism on Friday that an agreement between the United... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Europe Macron names new foreign, defence ministers PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron named new foreign and defence ministers on Friday as part of a government... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Asia Crisis-hit Sri Lanka expands cabinet COLOMBO: Cash-strapped Sri Lanka appointed nine more ministers Friday to an “all-party government” tasked with... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Nigeria city lifts curfew after blasphemy killing KANO: Nigeria’s northwestern city of Sokoto on Friday lifted a round-the-clock curfew imposed after the killing of... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (May 20, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (May 21, 2022)... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Concerns over decreasing depth of Gwadar port ISLAMABAD: A preparatory meeting on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) Joint Working Group (JWG) on Transport... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Cholera outbreak in Pirkoh: OGDCL, district administration initiate CSR emergency ISLAMABAD: Cholera outbreaks in Pirkoh due to shortage and use of contaminated water in the area. Local... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Bilawal leaves for China today to review gamut of bilateral ties ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will leave for China Saturday (Saturday) on a two-day official... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
FCCI president concerned on resurfacing of polio cases FAISALABAD: Resur-facing of fresh polio cases is a cause of major concern for Pakistan and hence the government must... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Key appointments: NTDC BoD seems to be in intriguing hurriedness LAHORE: With the change of Secretary Power Division and posting out of an Additional Secretary, the Board of... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Nacta to be revived soon, NA told ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Friday that the government would soon revive the National Counter... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
NAB Chairman bans transfers/postings in bureau ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Justice Javed Iqbal on Friday immediately banned... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Corps Commander confers medals to officers, martyrs RAWALPINDI: Commander Karachi, Lieutenant General Muhammad Saeed on Friday conferred medals to Army officers,... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
PTI’s tenure: Price hike broke backbone of common man: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz has said that the price hike had broken the backbone of a common man... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Hindu extremists target Muslim sites in India, even Taj Mahal Thirty years after mobs demolished a historic mosque in Ayodhya, triggering a wave of sectarian bloodshed that saw... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Fearing Russian cutoff, German industry braces for gas rations race German big business is drafting a plan to use an auction system to help ration available supplies in the event ... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Musk’s ESG attack spotlights $35trn industry confusion Elon Musk’s rejection of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) scores as a “scam” highlights ... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
The sands of time are running out Perplexed and checkmated by coalition partners and in panic to stem the nose dive of the country’s economy over ... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Letters There is still lack of clarity The incumbent government has rejected former prime minister Imran Khan’s demand through which he has been stepping... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Stocks Wall Street rises as growth stocks gain after two days of selloff NEW YORK: US stock indexes rose on Friday led by megacap growth and healthcare shares at the end of a volatile week,... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (May 20, 2022).... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
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 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (May 20, 2022).... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (May 20, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
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 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,357.0787... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 981.3070... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,436.3440 BID... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,548.8314... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 458.1809... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 382.4595... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 2,102.3266... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 540.9686... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 540.0437... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 726.9679... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,575.8239... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,201.7523 Bid ... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ======================== Offer... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ======================== Offer... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (May 20, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (May 20, 2022).... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates Stocks rebound on fresh buying KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday closed on positive note due to fresh buying in various sectors on available... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
‘$1bn Saudi investment is available’ PM asks Sindh govt, others to devise Karachi water plan KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday asked business community, Sindh government and political stakeholders... Updated 21 May, 2022 10:54am
Sectors earning ‘windfall’ profits: FBR envisages ‘targeted’ taxation ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is preparing budget proposals based on “targeted taxation” for... Updated 21 May, 2022 10:56am
Federal budget to be presented on June 10 The budget for 2022-23 along with the Finance Bill 2022 is scheduled to be presented in the National Assembly Updated 21 May, 2022 10:51am
NA adopts FRDL (Amend) Bill: Limit on govt guarantee stock raised to 10pc of GDP ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly, Friday passed “The Fiscal Responsibility and Debt Limitation (Amendment) Bill,... Updated 21 May, 2022 10:53am
‘Immediate’ elections: IK steps up pressure MULTAN: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan has reiterated his demand from... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
De-seating will make no difference: PML-N leader ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb says the de-seating of 25 PTI’s dissident... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
ECP de-seats 25 dissident PTI MPAs ISLAMABAD: In a landmark decision, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has de-seated 25 Pakistan Tehreek-e-... Updated 21 May, 2022 10:52am
E-notices given legal cover by FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has given legal cover to electronically-served notices in cases where... Updated 21 May, 2022 10:50am
MILGEM Class Corvette PNS Badr launched: Indigenization is at the forefront of national policy: PM KARACHI: The Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif while appreciating the performance of Karachi Shipyard and... Updated 21 May, 2022 10:57am
MPS on Monday KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will meet on Monday, May 23, 2022 at SBP... Updated 21 May, 2022 10:49am
CII urges banks not to challenge FSC’s anti-riba verdict ISLAMABAD: The Council of Islamic Ideology (CII) has urged banks not go in appeal against the decision of the ... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Q1: Profitability of listed banks up by 28pc YoY KARACHI: Pakistan listed banks’ profitability grew by 28 percent on year-on-year basis in the first quarter of ... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
MNCs offered tax breaks on condition that they would help spur exports ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail said here on Friday that talks were underway with... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
FBR clarification ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has clarified that the FBR is not considering changing the status of... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Energy Lesco fails to follow 8 hours load-shedding plan LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has failed to follow its eight hours a day load shedding plan due... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Commodities Gold prices surge to record high KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday surged to a new record high on the local market, traders said. Up by Rs350, the... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Energy China quietly increases purchases of low-priced Russian oil SINGAPORE: China is quietly ramping up purchases of oil from Russia at bargain prices, according to shipping data ... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Commodities Copper edges up on China mortgage rate cut and lockdown easing LONDON: Copper extended its recovery on Friday on optimism about a revival in demand in top metals consumer China, ... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Energy Oil steadies as economic growth worries counter supply risks NEW YORK: Oil prices steadied on Friday, setting them on course for little change on the week, as a planned European... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Commodities Wheat extends fall, soybeans firm on export demand CHICAGO: Chicago wheat fell for a third day on Friday, retreating further from a two-month high hit earlier this ... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Commodities Palm ends higher KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Friday on news of top producer Indonesia reinstating a... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Commodities Gold slips NEW YORK: Gold slipped on Friday as the US dollar in which bullion is priced rebounded from two-week lows, but the... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 31.988... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Commodities Ukraine spring wheat sowing almost completes KYIV: Ukrainian farmers have almost completed the sowing of spring wheat for the 2022 harvest and the overall rate ... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Energy Asia’s VLSFO cash premiums hit record highs SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) hit record highs on Friday amid... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Commodities Iron ore leads China ferrous rally on bigger borrowing rate MANILA: Benchmark iron ore futures in Dalian and Singapore rose on Friday, adding to weekly gains as China cut its... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Energy Gasoline crack scales new high on supply worries NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline crack hit yet a record high on Friday and posted a weekly gain of over 20% after South... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Energy Asia Distillates: Gasoil cracks post third straight weekly drop SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for 10 ppm gasoil rose on Friday, but posted their third consecutive weekly ... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 51,978 tonnes of cargo comprising 44,309 tonnes of import cargo and 7,669... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (May 20, 2022).... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Cotton & Textile Dullness persists on cotton market LAHORE: The market remained dull on Friday. The trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman told that... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Saturday, May 21, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS 07:00... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (May 20, 2022)... Published 21 May, 2022 04:34am