Europe UK’s PM ‘in denial’ as he faces MPs after confidence vote LONDON: Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson fought Wednesday to get back on the policy front foot, but was... Published 09 Jun, 2022 08:16am
US looking to reconfigure China tariffs in ‘coming weeks’: Yellen WASHINGTON: The United States is considering lifting some of the punitive Trump-era tariffs imposed on China in an... Published 09 Jun, 2022 08:16am
Asia China’s drone carrier hints at ‘swarm’ ambitions for Pacific PARIS: Officially it is just a research vessel, but China’s newly unveiled drone carrier is a clear sign Beijing ... Published 09 Jun, 2022 08:16am
Woman Commits Suicide In the area Of Lundianwala police station FAISALABAD: A young woman has committed suicide over domestic dispute in the area of Lundianwala police station.... Published 09 Jun, 2022 08:16am
Minister opens maternity unit at health facility KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Health and Population Welfare Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho has inaugurated a newly constructed... Published 09 Jun, 2022 08:16am
‘BWP to bring improvements in area of labour welfare’ FAISALABAD: The Country Programme Manager BWP Caroline Bates has said that the Better Work Programme (BWP) will help... Published 09 Jun, 2022 08:16am
‘Top Up spectrum’ Additional spectrum of 3G/4G to be auctioned ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has decided to auction an additional... Published 09 Jun, 2022 08:16am
Climate change: Budget allocations overtaken by economic crises: Sherry ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Wednesday said the budget allocations for... Published 09 Jun, 2022 08:02am
Energy Iraq approves $17 bn to pay Iran gas debt and buy grain BAGHDAD: Iraq passed Wednesday an emergency finance bill to pay debts to Iran to ensure gas supplies and forestall... Published 09 Jun, 2022 08:02am
Middle East IAEA’s 35-nation board passes resolution chiding Iran on uranium traces VIENNA: The UN nuclear watchdog’s 35-nation Board of Governors overwhelmingly passed a resolution criticising Iran... Published 09 Jun, 2022 08:02am
Middle East Iran disconnects some IAEA cameras at nuclear sites TEHRAN: Iran on Wednesday disconnected some of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog’s monitoring cameras, the... Published 09 Jun, 2022 08:02am
South Asia Former Afghan minister returns to Kabul at Taliban invitation KABUL: A former Afghan minister, who fled as the Taliban took over Afghanistan last year, returned on Wednesday,... Published 09 Jun, 2022 08:02am
Middle East Twenty-one killed in train derailment in central Iran TEHRAN: At least 21 people were killed and dozens injured Wednesday when a train derailed near the central Iranian... Published 09 Jun, 2022 08:02am
Energy Russia has no extra oil to sign deals with two Indian buyers NEW DELHI: Russia’s Rosneft is holding back on signing new crude oil deals with two Indian state refiners, three... Published 09 Jun, 2022 08:02am
Money & Banking HABIBMETRO Bank hosts farewell dinner for Turkish envoy ISLAMABAD: HABIBMETRO Bank hosted a farewell dinner in honour of the outgoing Turkish Ambassador Ihsan Mustafa... Published 09 Jun, 2022 07:16am
SHC announces verdict in Dua Zehra case KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday announced a reserved verdict in Dua Zehra case, allowing the ... Published 09 Jun, 2022 07:16am
Toshakhana case: AC records statement of another prosecution witness ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing the fake bank accounts case on Wednesday recorded the statement of... Published 09 Jun, 2022 07:16am
Wahab inspects water drainage machinery KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday inspected machinery, equipment, vehicles and... Published 09 Jun, 2022 07:16am
SSGC clarification KARACHI: This is with reference to the news item entitled ‘KE endeavours to get more gas or RLNG at natural gas... Published 09 Jun, 2022 07:16am
Citi Foundation, PPAF to host CMA ceremony tomorrow KARACHI: Citi Foundation and Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF) are all set to host the 14th Citi... Published 09 Jun, 2022 07:16am
USA Biles, Raisman, other US gymnasts file $1bn claim against FBI WASHINGTON: Simone Biles, Aly Raisman and other star US gymnasts filed a $1 billion claim against the FBI on... Published 09 Jun, 2022 07:16am
22 killed as van plunges into ravine in Qila Saifullah QUETTA: At least 22 people were killed and a 13-year old child injured on Wednesday when a passenger van fell into a... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:59am
Money & Banking JS Bank wins in 3 categories at GDEIB Awards 2021 KARACHI: JS Bank recently won three awards for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) at the prestigious GDEIB... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:59am
Commodities ‘Pakistan should promote edible oil production’ KARACHI: Vice-President of Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Ahmad Jawad has said that in order to control cooking oil... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:59am
Industry Pak-BD trade to exceed $1bn next year: HC KARACHI: The bilateral trade between Pakistan and Bangladesh is increasing sharply and it is expected that the total... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:59am
ISPR denies allegations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan military on Wednesday categorically denied allegations hurled against its top leadership by... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:59am
Shehbaz says delegation from Britain expected ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is expecting a delegation from Britain very soon to... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:59am
PML-N MNA Junaid made SAPM ISLAMABAD: PML-N MNA Junaid Anwar Chaudhry has been appointed as Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Shehbaz... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
South Asia India tightens security after Al-Qaeda threaten attacks LUCKNOW: India tightened public security on Wednesday after the circulation of a letter warning of attacks to avenge... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Senate chairman’s election: Gilani moves SC against IHC judgment ISLAMABAD: Senator Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani challenged the Islamabad High Court’s judgment in the Supreme Court... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Foreign funding case: ECP grills PTI over ‘strange’ donor names ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday grilled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) over the... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
FIA arrests 12 men trying to travel abroad on fake visas KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday arrested 12 men from the Jinnah International Airport... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rana vows to arrest killers of Saudi diplomat ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday said the culprits involved in the killing of Saudi diplomat... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
150 Sikh pilgrims arrive LAHORE: As many as 150 Sikh pilgrims from India arrived in the provincial metropolis at Wagah Border on Wednesday, ... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
SC accepts Meesha Shafi’s plea against Section 20 of PECA ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court accepted the petition of Meesha Shafi, a singer, against Section 20 of the Pakistan... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Army will continue fulfilling its responsibilities: COAS RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday presided over the 80th Formation... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Unannounced load-shedding in Karachi: Senate panel expresses serious reservations ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel on Wednesday expressed serious reservations over the “unannounced” load shedding in... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
K-Electric announces revised load-shedding plan KARACHI: K-Electric announced a revision in its load-shed plan to manage the ongoing power shortfall in the city. As... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
IHC turns down protective bail plea of Haleem Adil ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) turned down the protective bail plea of Opposition Leader in the Sindh... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
NA passes nine private members’, two govt bills ISLAMABAD: The lower house of parliament on Wednesday passed nine private members’ bills and two government bills... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Sindh LG polls: 946 candidates elected unopposed KARACHI: At least 946 candidates from 14 districts have been elected unopposed in the first phase of the local... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rules for revival of aviation sector discussed ISLAMABAD: The meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Aviation on Wednesday discussed the rules for revival of... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Minister grieved ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Wednesday expressed deep grief and sorrow over the... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Charges against Gill’s wife: PTI, PML-N leaders trade barbs, level serious allegations against each other ISLAMABAD: Senior leaders of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) traded barbs and... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
One-dish menu permitted: Wedding ceremony after 10pm banned in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Islamabad Irfan Nawaz Memon on Wednesday announced imposition of section 144 of... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Iranian diplomat calls for more trade between Iran, Pakistan, Afghanistan PESHAWAR: Iranian Consul General Hamid Reza Qumi has said that Pakistan, Iran and Afghanistan are the three ... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
PAC seeks details of power purchase deals with IPPs by ex-govts ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday sought power purchase agreements with Independent Power... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Graduation ceremony of 51st batch of PAF Finishing School held ISLAMABAD: The graduation ceremony of the 51st batch of PAF Finishing School was held at the Officers Mess, PAF... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Lesco starts three-and-a-half hours load-shedding in city LAHORE: Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) Ch Muhammad Amin said on Wednesday that... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Flour supply at Rs40/kg on PM’s direction begins in KP: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that on Prime Minister... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Panah for increasing taxes on tobacco products ISLAMABAD: The government should increase taxes on “unnecessary and deadly” tobacco instead of the necessities ... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Punjab to request federal govt not to allow sugar export LAHORE: Inaugurating the Chief Minister’s price dashboard for online monitoring of prices of essential commodities... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Sindh CS promises to resolve issues of rice exporters KARACH: Dr Sohail Rajput, Chief Secretary Sindh on Wednesday said the government of Sindh will extend full support ... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
PIA’s first pre-Hajj flight takes off KARACHI: PIA’s first pre-Hajj flight PK 743 carried 291 intending pilgrims from Karachi to Madinah took off from... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Oil prices – what to do? – II Classification of crude oil is based on viscosity (lightness or heavy) and sulfur level (sweet and sour/high, medium... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Challenges in tobacco control in Pakistan The international community observed The World No Tobacco Day on 31 May 2022. In the case of Pakistan, however, the... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Conspiracy theories cloud pandemic treaty push The World Health Organization is battling a barrage of disinformation alleging it is scheming to take over health... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
HVACR Society’s event to begin today LAHORE: HVACR (Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration) Society will hold 27th HVACR Intl ... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Four Gunned Down In Kala Shah Kaku SHEIKHUPURA: Unidentified armed men on Wednesday opened fire on a vehicle near Sheikhupura at GT Road and killed ... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Indus Delta: Bilawal says 2.4m acres of land is eroded by seawater ISLAMABAD: Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that the 2.4 million acres of land in Indus Delta has been eroded by the... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
US consul general visits Millat Tractors Limited LAHORE: William K Makaneole, US Consul General, Lahore along with Kathleen Gibilisco, Political & Economic Chief... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (June 08, 2022) and the forecast for Thursday (June 09, 2022)... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Stocks PSX: downward spiral continues KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday remained under pressure throughout the day due to concerns over... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
IK says optimistic about prospects of ‘Haqiqi Azadi March’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday said that his party would announce the... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A gag order may work better “The Boy Who Cried Wolf.” “That Boy fooled his village people three times right and then was eaten by the... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Letters IK’s prospects Former prime minister and chairman of Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) appears to be taking the stock of situation following ... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Stocks European shares fall on growth fears ahead of ECB meeting PARIS: European shares fell on Wednesday with concerns around economic growth slowdown and a gloomy forecast by... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Stocks Egypt index outperforms regional peers; Saudi, Abu Dhabi slip DUBAI: Egypt’s blue-chip index outperformed regional peers to close higher on Wednesday, while Saudi stocks ... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Stocks UK stocks slip as rate hike, inflation fears bite; Wizz Air down on bleak outlook LONDON: London’s blue-chip index slipped on Wednesday on worries that aggressive policy tightening by central ... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Stocks Wall Street falls as Amazon, chipmakers weigh NEW YORK: US stock indexes fell on Wednesday as Amazon.com declined and chipmakers came under pressure after a... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Stocks China shares, Hang Seng rise to two-month highs SHANGHAI: China’s major A-share indexes and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng finished trade at two-month closing highs on... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei ends at 2-1/2-month high as tech stocks rally TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei index closed at its highest in two-and-a-half months, as technology heavyweights tracked ... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (June 08, 2022).... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
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 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,405.8097... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,199.0233 Bid... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ========================... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 08, 2022). ========================... Published 09 Jun, 2022 06:18am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points