Financial inclusion in Pakistan: Kuda Technologies, Fatima Group and City School Group join hands KARACHI: Kuda Technologies, a UK-headquartered financial services company focused on emerging markets, has partnered... Published 14 Jun, 2022 08:13am
CPNE demands immediate recovery of Nafees Naeem KARACHI: Council of Pakistan Newspapers Editors (CPNE) here Monday expressed serious concern over whisking away of... Published 14 Jun, 2022 08:10am
Continuous rise in use of narcotics, addiction-related deaths highlighted FAISALABAD: Well integrated and collaborative efforts are imperative to minimize addiction related deaths and... Published 14 Jun, 2022 08:10am
PFA disposes of 1,050 litres of adulterated milk LAHORE: The dairy safety teams of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Monday continued their operation against... Published 14 Jun, 2022 08:10am
‘No deadlock between PPP and PML-N on cabinet formation’ LAHORE: Senior Minister Punjab and parliamentary leader Pakistan Peoples’ Party Syed Hassan Murtaza said on Monday... Published 14 Jun, 2022 08:10am
WSSCA completes ADB-funded pilot project for disposal of garbage ABBOTTABAD: Water and Sanitation Services Company Abbottabad (WSSCA) on Monday has completed a pilot project with ... Published 14 Jun, 2022 08:10am
Hurtful remarks of BJP officials: Sindh Assembly condemns Indian fascist govt KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Monday passed a resolution unanimously to condemn the Indian fascist government for... Published 14 Jun, 2022 08:03am
Dust storm, rainfall hit western Balochistan QUETTA: A dust storm passed through western Balochistan region but weakened while reaching southern Punjab,... Published 14 Jun, 2022 08:03am
CNICs of Hajj applicants misused by suppliers: expert LAHORE: Tax expert Asif Kasbati has said that reports have been received that computerized national identity cards... Published 14 Jun, 2022 08:03am
Bails of PM, Punjab CM confirmed in money laundering case LAHORE: The Special Court (Central) on Monday confirmed the bail of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, his son Chief... Published 14 Jun, 2022 08:03am
APNS condemns ‘kidnapping’ of journalist KARACHI: The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) Monday condemned the kidnapping of Nafees Naeem, a senior... Published 14 Jun, 2022 08:03am
PBA condemns ‘abduction’ of Aaj News journalist KARACHI: Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) has strongly condemned the ‘abduction’ of Aaj News Assignment... Published 14 Jun, 2022 08:03am
Iran says 2 military aerospace officials killed in country TEHRAN: Two Iranian aerospace officials have been “martyred while on mission” in separate incidents inside the... Published 14 Jun, 2022 07:26am
Europe Spain melts under the earliest heat wave in over 40 years MADRID: Fans, air conditioning, swimming pools, cold drinks or ice-cream — all remedies were welcomed on Monday in... Published 14 Jun, 2022 07:22am
Russia earns $98bn from fuel exports in 100 days of Ukraine war: report PARIS: Russia earned 93 billion euros ($98 billion) from fossil fuel exports during the first 100 days of its war in... Published 14 Jun, 2022 07:18am
WTO chief warns of rocky road to deals amid ‘polycrisis’ GENEVA: World Trade Organization chief Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala expressed cautious optimism on Sunday that more than 100... Published 14 Jun, 2022 07:18am
French army quits Mali base ahead of total pullout PARIS: French troops were on Monday handing back a military base in northeastern Mali ahead of a final withdrawal... Published 14 Jun, 2022 07:18am
Indian Muslim groups urge followers to shun protests MUMBAI: Leaders of prominent Islamic groups and mosques in India appealed to fellow Muslims on Monday to suspend... Published 14 Jun, 2022 07:18am
Rahul Gandhi questioned in money-laundering probe NEW DELHI: Indian money laundering investigators questioned opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday as his... Published 14 Jun, 2022 07:18am
Miftah says IMF lending critical to averting default $9.5 billion ADB loan is approved but it would not be released if the IMF programme was not signed, the finance minister adds Updated 14 Jun, 2022 09:40am
Punjab budget 2022-23: PA pandemonium prevents budget presentation LAHORE: The Punjab Budget 2022-23 could not be presented in the House on Monday due to a deadlock between the... Updated 14 Jun, 2022 09:36am
Power sector: ECC approves Rs50bn as advance against subsidy claims ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs50 billion in the ongoing fiscal... Updated 14 Jun, 2022 09:55am
KP govt presents Rs1,332bn budget PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has presented Rs1,332 billion budget for financial year 2022-23 with... Updated 14 Jun, 2022 09:56am
KP makes historic Rs319.2bn ADP allocation PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has made historic allocation of Rs 319.2 billion under the Annual... Updated 14 Jun, 2022 09:36am
‘Average tariff of all Discos be notified as uniform tariff’ ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance (MoF) has proposed that average tariff of all Discos be notified as uniform tariff... Updated 14 Jun, 2022 09:37am
Rs4/unit raise in Discos’ tariff approved for April ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved an increase of Rs4 per unit in Discos... Updated 14 Jun, 2022 10:28am
Banks asked to close govt accounts with zero balance ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance (MoF) has requested all commercial banks to close accounts of federal government... Updated 14 Jun, 2022 10:01am
Telecommunication PTA to revise MTR downward next month ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will revise Mobile Termination Rate (MTR) to Re 0.40 per ... Updated 14 Jun, 2022 09:37am
KP budget: 15pc increase in salaries, pensions PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government in its annual budget for the year 2022-23 on Monday announced a raise of... Updated 14 Jun, 2022 09:38am
Rs55bn allocated to health sector PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has allocated Rs55 billion for the health sector. This was revealed by KP... Updated 14 Jun, 2022 09:39am
Aaj News staff member Nafees Naeem ‘picked up’ by men in plainclothes KARACHI: Aaj News senior staff member Nafees Naeem went missing on Monday after he was ‘picked up’ by men in... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
LHC bench adjourns PTI appeals till 15th LAHORE: A larger bench of the Lahore High Court adjourned to June 15 the proceedings in appeals of Pakistan... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Envoys of UAE, Turkey meet Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Ambass-ador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Pakistan Hamad Obaid Ibrahim Salem Al-Zaabi on Monday... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Sanofi, Akhuwat Foundation bring diabetes education to schools KARACHI: Sanofi Pakistan has signed an MoU with Akhuwat Foundation to educate children and teachers of Akhuwat ... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
NA opens debate on budget, condemns derogatory remarks of BJP leaders ISLAMABAD: The Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) leader Ghous Bux Mahar on Monday questioned the role of the ... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
NA-240 by-poll: JUI-F supports MQM-P candidate KARACHI: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazl (JUI-F) has announced to support Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P)... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Punjab PA: PTI awards tickets for by-polls on 20 seats LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday announced party tickets for by-elections on 20 Punjab Assembly... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Russia and Ukraine: Pakistan has neutral position: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that our... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Next general elections: Imran accuses CEC of having ‘secret rendezvous’ with Hamza, Maryam ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Monday accused Chief Election Commissioner Sikandar... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
56 Customs officers to get cash rewards for good performance ISLAMABAD: The Collectorate of Customs Appraisement & Facilitation (South), Karachi has selected 56... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
2-day visit starts today: Bilawal to take up trade, power supply with Iranian FM ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari will leave on a two-day official visit to Iran on Tuesday ... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
World Environment Day: Experts call for celebrating ‘environmental action’ ISLAMABAD: Climate change poses severe threats and demands decisive actions for transformative changes to policies... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
‘Defection’ of Raja Riaz: Imran files appeal in SC against ECP verdict ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan approached the Supreme Court... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Salary payment to ‘Tiger Force’: SC moved to constitute JIT ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to constitute a joint investigation team (JIT) to probe the payment of... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Senate pays tribute to PPP’s Dr Sikandar Mandhro ISLAMABAD: Senate on Monday passed a unanimous resolution to pay homage to one of its members, Dr Sikandar Mandhro... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Hamid, Shirani join hands with Imran ISLAMABAD: In a breakthrough, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s two political bigwigs – Hamid Khan, an estranged... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Tuba Hassan wins ‘ICC Player of the Month for May’ award LAHORE: Pakistani spinner Tuba Hassan has been voted the ICC Women’s Player of the Month for May 2022 after... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Zardari, Shujaat discuss political issues LAHORE: Former president and PPP co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari met PML-Q president Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain at his... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Dengue virus resurfaces in capital as 9 cases confirmed in 24 hours ISLAMABAD: Dengue virus has resurfaced in the federal capital as in the past 24 hours the District Health Officer... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Budgets RTC highlights post-budget challenging circumstances ISLAMABAD: The federal budget 2022-23 has come under challenging circumstances when the country is facing both... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
NA speaker, PM discuss socio-economic situation ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Pervez Ashraf on Monday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and discussed... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Experts praise increase in taxes on tobacco products ISLAMABAD: Health experts have expressed satisfaction over government’s decision to increase taxation on tobacco... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Digitalisation will make parliament more effective, productive: NA speaker ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that the digitalisation of the parliament will make... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Budgets QCCI describes budget as ‘tough’: More allocations for highways expansion, scholarships demanded ISLAMABAD: Quetta Chamber of Commerce and Industry (QCCI) while terming the federal budget (2022-23) as “tough... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Pakistanis stranded in Syria: PIA begins rescue operation KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has started rescuing stranded Pakistanis in Syria after ... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Outlook for inflation The multilateral agencies, World Bank, and the IMF, have recently updated their projections of the rate of inflation... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
An unsustainable development model Far be it from me to add to the reams of newsprint and hours of air time devoted to the federal budget 2022-23... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Investment platforms face hangover after pandemic party The trillion-dollar retail investment express is losing steam, dampening the fortunes of British trading platforms... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
France’s left revives, but power seen as unlikely As the results rolled in for the first round of France’s parliamentary elections, the leader of France’s new... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
South Asia Bangladesh rebel group offers peace talks DHAKA: A rebel group in Bangladesh has offered to hold peace talks, officials said Monday, raising hopes for an end... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Flood of net zero vows suffer ‘credibility gap’: report BONN: While countries, cities and companies have massively ramped up net-zero emissions promises in recent months... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Middle East Israel urges nationals to leave Turkey over Iran attack threat OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s Foreign Minister Yair Lapid on Monday urged citizens in Turkey to leave “as soon as... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Europe Russian forces cut last route out of Sievierodonetsk KYIV/BAKHMUT, (Ukraine): Russian forces tightened their grip on the eastern Ukrainian city of Sievierodonetsk on... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
USA New York City to auction sanctioned Venezuelan mogul’s apartment NEW YORK: New York City plans next month to auction a midtown Manhattan apartment owned by a Venezuelan media mogul... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
World headed for new era of nuclear rearmament: SIPRI STOCKHOLM: The number of nuclear weapons in the world is set to rise in the coming decade after 35 years of decline... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
NTiny-E: NUST successfully tests Pakistan’s first truly indigenous microprocessor ISLAMABAD: Semiconductor chips are at the heart of all electronic devices and consumer appliances that we use every... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Water supply to many areas of Karachi suspended KARACHI: The water supply to Karachi was suspended on Monday after a pipeline at the Dhabeji pumping station burst... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Karachi: Sindh govt to ban old buses KARACHI: Sindh transport department has announced to ban old and outdated buses plying in Karachi after the... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (June 13, 2022) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 14, 2022).... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Stocks PSX sheds 1,134 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a bloodbath due to high inflationary and post-budget concerns.... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Budget 2022-23 and the IMF programme There are any number of ways in which a budget can be characterized. Terms, such as, pro-poor, investors’ ... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Can I call a spade a spade? “So what do you reckon?” “Poor, poor, people of Pakistan is all I can say.” “You reckon The Khan…”... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Letters In praise of praise Prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has heaped praise on the overall direction of federal budget 2022-23, arguing that the... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Grains Italy wheat production seen down MILAN: Italian wheat production is expected to fall by 15% this year due to a drought that has cut yields across the... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Grains India holds ample rice stocks NEW DELHI: India, the world’s biggest rice exporter, has ample stocks of the staple and there is no plan to... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 267,693 tonnes of cargo comprising 227,190 tonnes of import cargo and 40,503... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Stocks Hong Kong stocks fall SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Monday and Hong Kong shares saw their biggest intraday decline since May 6, as... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Stocks Indian shares fall over 2.5pc BENGALURU: Indian shares sank more than 2.5% on Monday and the rupee hit an all-time low as growing fears of... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Stocks European stocks tumble to 3-month lows LONDON: European stocks tumbled to three-month lows on Monday as a sharp rise in US inflation raised concerns about... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Stocks Gulf bourses in red on inflation, fuel demand concerns DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday, in line with global equities as red-hot US inflation... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Stocks S&P 500 on pace to confirm bear market on recession worries NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main stock indexes fell sharply and the S&P 500 was on track to confirm a bear market... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Stocks British midcaps slide over 2pc LONDON: London’s FTSE 250 index fell to its lowest level in three months on Monday after data showed Britain’s... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Grains PARC-SARC organising conference titled ‘Food Safety & Quality of Rice’ KARACHI: Keeping in view the current challenges related to food safety and rice sector, PARC-SARC is organizing a... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (June 13, 2022). ======================================= Offset ... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (June 13, 2022).... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (June 13, 2022).... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
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 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (June 13, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
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 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (June 13, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (June 13, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (June 13, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,356.0470... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (June 13, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 990.6325 Bid... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (June 13, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,392.6433 Bid... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (June 13, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 14 Jun, 2022 05:56am