Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile 18 times over 2015 deal limit: IAEA VIENNA: The UN nuclear watchdog said Monday that it estimated Iran’s stockpile of enriched uranium had grown to... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Indian rapper killed in gang-related violence NEW DELHI: An Indian rapper with a major following both at home and among the diaspora in Canada and Britain was... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
No cut in HEC’s budget: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday announced that his government would make no reduction in the... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Pak army delegation lauds AIOU services for Gwadar ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the Pakistan Army appreciated Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU)’s infrastructure and... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
‘Centre should not interfere in matters of devolved subjects’ ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel said on Monday that if the government was serious about addressing the grievances... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Ombudsman resolves 26-year-old issue of widow LAHORE: Ombudsman Punjab Maj Azam Suleman Khan (retd) helped an elderly woman of Township Lahore, namely Wallait... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Women cricket team to tour Australia in Jan LAHORE: Pakistan women cricket team will be touring Australia for three T20Is and three ODIs, which will be played ... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
IHC extends protective bails to anchors ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday extended protective bails to anchors Arshad Sharif, Sami ... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Four Afghan singers held PESHAWAR: Four Afghan singers were arrested and put behind bars in Tehkal police station here on Monday. Afghan... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Murad says leaked audio to be considered authentic ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah on Monday said the leaked audio recording of an alleged telephonic... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
‘Violation’ of SHC, CCoE orders: SSGC denies KE’s allegations KARACHI: To keep the record straight it is important to highlight that as a consequence of the order of High Court ... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
ICAP presents Certificate of Induction to SSGC KARACHI: Representatives from the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), Farrukh Rehman, Senior... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
SHC wants IGP removed over non-production of Dua Zehra KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday expressed disappointment over the performance of Sindh Inspector... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Nimra tells SHC about marriage as per her choice KARACHI: Nimra Kazmi appeared in the Sindh High Court (SHC) along with her husband on Monday and stated that she... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Book launched on corporate leadership, governance KARACHI: A book titled “Corporate Pakistan - Insights to Leadership & Governance”, authored by eminent ... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Speakers urge universities to strengthen academia-industry linkages KARACHI: The opening ceremony of the HEC-funded Sindh consortium of universities, for the establishment of Business... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
LHC seeks reply on PTI’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday sought a reply from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on a petition... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
NESPAK official gives detailed corporate presentation to Dastgir LAHORE: Khurram Dastgir Khan, Federal Minister for Energy, visited NESPAK House, Lahore here on Monday to have an... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
PTI chief begging for NRO, says Hamza LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz has said that Imran Niazi was begging for NRO while the audio-leak fully... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Balighur Rehman takes oath as Punjab governor LAHORE: Former PML-N MNA from Bahawalpur Muhammad Balighur Rehman took oath as Punjab governor at a ceremony held at... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Johnson felicitates Shehbaz on his election ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif had a telephone call with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson,... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Europe EU not ready to agree Russia oil ban BRUSSELS: European Union leaders will fail to agree on a Russian oil ban at a summit on Monday and Tuesday in... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Biden rules out sending rocket systems ‘that can strike into Russia’ to Ukraine WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden said Monday he would not send rocket systems to Ukraine that could hit targets... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
China China fails to ink security pact with Pacific nations SUVA: Talks between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and 10 Pacific Island nations failed to reach an agreement on a... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Iran Guards accuse ‘Zionists’ of assassinating colonel TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards on Monday accused “Zionists” of shooting dead a colonel in Tehran earlier... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Unlikely monkeypox outbreak will lead to pandemic, WHO says LONDON: The World Health Organization does not believe the monkeypox outbreak outside Africa will lead to a ... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
HSBC clients query bank on climate, one to review engagement HONG KONG/LONDON: HSBC is facing queries from customers about its commitment to fight climate change after a senior... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Commodities Palm extends losses JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures extended losses on Monday for a second day as top producer Indonesia was set to... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Commodities EU wheat falls on improved sentiment on Ukrainian exports PARIS: European wheat fell 2% on Monday, pressured by signs that Russia could unlock grain cargoes blocked in... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Commodities White sugar prices rise on tightening supplies, cocoa also climbs LONDON: White sugar futures on ICE climbed on Monday, boosted by tightening supplies linked partly to export curbs... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Commodities Gold prices edge up as dollar slide lifts appeal LONDON: Gold prices held firm on Monday in a mostly range-bound trade, helped by a dip in dollar, while investors... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Commodities Sanctions-hit Russia stockpiling grain MOSCOW: Russia, one of the world’s top grain producers, is using export disruptions caused by sanctions to boost... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
‘Over 60pc turnout in Balochistan LG polls’ KARACHI: Balochistan government Spokesperson Farah Azeem Shah on Monday termed over 60 percent turnout observed in... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Asia India to provide scholarships, counselling to those orphaned by Covid-19 MUMBAI: India’s federal government will provide educational scholarships, mental health counselling and health... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Pak athletes claim two silver medals in Imam Reza International Cup ISLAMABAD: Pakistan athletes have excelled in the 2nd Imam Reza International Cup Tournament in Mashhad, Iran,... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (May 30, 2022) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 31, 2022).... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Imran urges SC to give ‘protection’ to upcoming long march PESHAWAR: After a chaotic episode during the first phase of the long march, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman... Updated 31 May, 2022 10:35am
PTV anchorperson removed from job for visiting Israel ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Television (PTV) anchor Ahmed Quraishi has been sacked from the state television channel after... Updated 31 May, 2022 10:28am
‘Enforced disappearances’ Body for deliberation and policy design formed ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday formed a seven-member committee for the deliberation of a policy regarding... Updated 31 May, 2022 10:28am
President appoints two ECP members from Punjab, KP ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday appointed Babar Hassan Bharwana and former Justice Ikramullah Khan as... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
US legislator optimistic over economic ties with Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Congressional representative Rob Wittman said “the US and Pakistan have a long history of cooperation... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
No govt can deviate from old stance on Palestine, Kashmir: Ashrafi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Ulema Council (PUC) Chairman Hafiz Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi on Monday said that no government in... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
PTI to face govt ‘atrocities’ gallantly, says Qureshi LAHORE: Terming the present regime as ‘unnatural alliance’ of different parties, PTI Vice Chairman Shah Mehmud... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
ECP verdict to de-seat 25 PTI dissident MPAs challenged ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been moved to set aside the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)’s order that... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Railway police arrest accused in girl rape incident LAHORE: Spokesman for the Pakistan Railways said that the Zakaria Express girl rape incident was reported by the... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
14 districts of Sindh: Electoral symbols being given to candidates ISLAMABAD: Electoral symbols are being allotted Monday and tomorrow (Tuesday and Wednesday) to the candidates... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
President administers oath to Senator Shahadat Awan ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday administered the oath of office to Senator Shahadat Awan as Minister of... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Collective efforts needed to overcome economic challenges: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shahbaz said on Monday that Pakistan is facing myriad challenges and we have to... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Foreign funding case: IHC directs PTI to file reply on ECP comments ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to file a reply on the ... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Resignations: NA speaker summons PTI’s MNAs on June 6 ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker, Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, on Monday summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Senate assails Israeli forces’ actions against Palestinians ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday passed a unanimous resolution for strong condemnation of the recent atrocities and... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The criticality of a third-party audit “Did you know that Pegasus spyware that allows governments to use it to spy on its own citizens…” “Yeah I... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Russians feel little economic pain now, long-term outlook darkens For Oleg Kechin, owner of a chain of barbershops, forecasts that Russia will be plunged into its deepest economic... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
PTI: what next? The abrupt fizzling out of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaaf’s (PTI’s) long march can be explained by three factors.... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
IMF programme interregnum The meetings between the IMF staff and the government’s economic team came to an end in Doha on the 25th of May.... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Letters The country needs IMF programme It increasingly appears that the incumbent government and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) are going to ink the... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Stocks S&P downgrades Chinese state-backed developer Greenland BEIJING: Ratings agency Standard & Poor’s on Monday downgraded Chinese state-backed property developer... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Stocks FTSE 100 tracks upbeat global mood LONDON: Britain’s FTSE 100 edged higher on Monday, as an easing of China’s COVID-19 curbs lifted spirits across... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Stocks Indian shares settle higher BENGALURU: Indian shares ended higher for a third straight session on Monday, riding on gains in technology stocks... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Stocks Shanghai stocks close at 5-week highs SHANGHAI: China stocks rose for a fourth straight session to close up on Monday, with Shanghai stocks at five-week... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Stocks European shares rise LONDON: European shares touched their highest level in almost a month on Monday, with optimism buoyed by China’s... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Stocks Abu Dhabi bourse outperforms Gulf peers ahead of Borouge IPO DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday, tracking global shares and oil prices higher, with the Abu... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Stocks Toronto index rises as energy shares boost TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index rose on Monday, as gains in oil prices drove energy shares higher, with trading... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
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 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,581.9180... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,201.8229 Bid ... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates ========================== KIBOR... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (May 30, 2022).... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates PSX stays bullish KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday on the back of investor expectations over... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Energy Oil climbs above $121 a barrel as China eases restrictions LONDON: Oil prices climbed above $121 a barrel on Monday, hitting a two-month high as China eased COVID-19... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Cotton & Textile Cotton cultivated over 1.936m hectares, as 83.4pc target achieved ISLAMABAD: The cultivation of cotton has been completed over 1.936 million hectares of land in the potential areas... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Energy Gasoil cash premiums rise, cracks hit over 3-week high SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for 10 ppm gasoil rose on Monday, supported by firmer buying interests in the... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Energy Asia’s naphtha crack extends losses, gasoline climbs SINGAPORE: Asia’s naphtha refining profit margin extended losses on Monday to hit April 2020 lows, weighed down by... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Energy Asia 0.5% VLSFO stays firm MANILA: Asia’s 0.5% very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) market is expected to retain strength into the new trading... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Energy India aims to cut power output from at least 81 coal-fired plants NEW DELHI: India plans to reduce power generation from least 81 coal-fired utilities over the next four years, the... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 12.365... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 299,171 tonnes of cargo comprising 255,169 tonnes of import cargo and 44,002... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (May 30, 2022).... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Cotton & Textile Little business activity on cotton market Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates ======================================= Offset Paper... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (May 30, 2022).... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (May 30, 2022).... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (May 30, 2022).... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
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 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (May 30, 2022).... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices ==================================== BR... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,358.9569... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 985.5528 Bid... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,431.5624 Bid... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 30, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 May, 2022 05:11am