South Asia India blocks 119 accounts linked to China’s Vivo in money laundering probe NEW DELHI: India’s financial crime agency said on Thursday it has blocked 119 bank accounts linked to Vivo’s... Published 08 Jul, 2022 08:30am
Middle East Nine Sudanese dead, dozens hurt in Egypt car crash CAIRO: A bus collided with a truck in southern Egypt killing nine Sudanese and injuring dozens of other people... Published 08 Jul, 2022 08:30am
Money & Banking Dollar mostly flat as traders await key US data NEW YORK: The dollar traded little changed against the euro and other trading currencies on Thursday, though ... Published 08 Jul, 2022 08:25am
France plans 20bn euro inflation-relief package PARIS: France’s minority government unveiled on Thursday a 20 billion euro ($20.35 billion) inflation-relief... Published 08 Jul, 2022 08:21am
US charges two Homeland Security workers in Chinese spying scheme WASHINGTON: US prosecutors charged two men tied to the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) as part of what... Published 08 Jul, 2022 08:15am
UK says it seized advanced weaponry smuggled from Iran LONDON: Britain on Thursday said one of its warships on patrol in the Gulf earlier this year seized advanced ... Published 08 Jul, 2022 08:15am
If West wants to beat us on battlefield, let them try: Putin LONDON: President Vladimir Putin said on Thursday that if the West wanted to defeat Russia on the battlefield, it ... Published 08 Jul, 2022 08:10am
Bodies of six coal miners recovered THATTA: Bodies of six workers who had drowned in a coal mine two days ago were recovered 40 hours later in Jhimpir.... Published 08 Jul, 2022 08:08am
China’s Wang meets Lavrov in Bali ahead of G20 talks BALI: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov in Bali Thursday to discuss Moscow’s... Published 08 Jul, 2022 08:08am
Smuggled goods worth over Rs46m seized in raids KARACHI: The crackdown against the smuggling of contraband goods is in full swing as the customs department has... Published 08 Jul, 2022 08:08am
Energy Asia Fuel Oil: Low-sulphur bunker premiums retreat on volatile crude SINGAPORE: Spot bunker fuel premiums for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) retreated in Singapore on Thursday as... Published 08 Jul, 2022 07:21am
Australian HC greets Pakistanis on Eid-ul-Azha ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of Eidul-Azha, the Australian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Neil Hawkins said “I send... Published 08 Jul, 2022 07:21am
IHC launches Justice Reforms Project ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday launched Justice Reforms Project with the resolve of giving a... Published 08 Jul, 2022 07:21am
No utility infrastructure involved in accidents: KE KARACHI: Spokesperson for K-Electric while expressing sympathies over the unfortunate incidents across Karachi,... Published 08 Jul, 2022 07:21am
Reshuffling in FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted three senior officers of Pakistan Customs... Published 08 Jul, 2022 07:21am
Pakistan, France sign €22m financing agreement for Lahore Fort renovation Focus areas will be promoting tourism, generating additional economic activities and building climate change resilience for local communities Updated 08 Jul, 2022 04:45pm
Energy Solar energy policy on August 1, says Dastgir ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan said on Thursday that the government had decided to announce... Published 08 Jul, 2022 07:21am
Forex reserves fall by $453m KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves declined by $453 million to $ 15.742 billion at the... Published 08 Jul, 2022 07:21am
Mining lease: SHC grants status quo in favour of Popular Cement Industries KARACHI: A division bench of Sindh High Court, Karachi, comprising Justice Salahuddin Panhwar and Justice Arshad... Published 08 Jul, 2022 07:04am
Industry TDAP holds webinar on production of quality products KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan hosted a webinar on “How to produce quality products” on 5th of... Published 08 Jul, 2022 07:04am
2nd phase of LB polls: CCTV cameras to be installed at sensitive polling stations KARACHI: As the 2nd phase of Sindh local bodies election is being held in 16 districts of Karachi and Hyderabad... Published 08 Jul, 2022 07:04am
Karachi’s textile export industry decries cut in gas supply KARACHI: The value-added textile export industry of Karachi on Thursday slammed the PML-N led federal coalition... Published 08 Jul, 2022 07:04am
Inflation, unemployment causing havoc in common man’s life: JI LAHORE Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has expressed serious concerns over government failure to provide relief... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:56am
Safe City project: 50pc areas of Karachi to be covered in one year: AIGP KARACHI: Additional Inspector General of Police, Karachi, Javed Alam Odho has said that the Safe City project is... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:56am
KPT handled 51.71m tons cargo, 2.21m TEUs containers in 2021-22 KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) remained fully functional and operational on round the clock basis and its... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:56am
‘Threats’ to Imran’s pilots should stop, says Fawad ISLAMABAD: Hours after senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders claimed that the pilots flying the chopper of... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:40am
Three additional judges of PHC appointed ISLAMABAD President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday approved the appointment of three additional judges in the Peshawar ... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:40am
Sunni Ittehad Council assures support to PTI LAHORE: The Sunni Ittehad Council on Thursday assured its full support to the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in the... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:40am
Industry Govt urged to support SMEs to reduce import-export gap LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of the economy; SMEs have to be promoted to... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:40am
Industry LCCI to establish Indonesia Desk to boost bilateral trade LAHORE: “The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry will establish special Indonesia Desk at the chamber to... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:40am
Taxes RTO Lahore surpasses revenue target for FY21-22 LAHORE: The Regional Tax Office Lahore has surpassed revenue target for the fiscal year 2021-22, collecting Rs... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:40am
PTI members of Punjab PA take oath LAHORE: Five Members of Punjab Assembly belonging to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday took oath. According... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:40am
Eid-ul-Azha celebrations: 35,000 policemen to guard 27,645 gatherings in Punjab LAHORE: Over 35,000 police officers, including volunteers, would provide a foolproof security to 27,645 gatherings ... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:40am
Industry FCCI sending trade delegation to Thailand FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) is arranging a trade delegation for Thailand. Atif... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:40am
Shehzad Malik elected president of ICMA KARACHI: The National Council of ICMA has elected Shehzad Malik as President of ICMA for the period 2022-2023.... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:40am
Flash floods claim 20 more lives ISLAMABAD: Flash floods triggered by monsoon rains across the country have claimed 20 more lives in the past 24 ... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:19am
Talks with TTP being held under constitutional framework: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday asserted that talks with banned Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were ... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:19am
PM inaugurates ‘Green’, ‘Blue’ lines of mass transit metro bus service ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has inaugurated the Green and Blue Lines bus service in the federal capital... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:19am
Consumption up to 100 units: BoP, Punjab govt to ink SLA on power subsidy ISLAMABAD: The Bank of Punjab (BoP) and Government of Punjab (GoPb) are to sign a Service Level Agreement (SLA) to... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:19am
Control of voting shares: Lotte receives intention from Novatex KARACHI: M/s Lotte Chemical Pakistan Limited has received a Notice of Public Announcement of Intention from M/s... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:19am
Covid claims 9 lives in 24hrs ISLAMABAD: The Covid-19 situation in Pakistan is once again becoming serious as in the past 24 hours the country has... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:19am
Alvi conveys concerns to PM on journalists’ harassment Islamabad: President Dr Arif Alvi in a letter addressed to the prime minister has expressed his deep concern on the... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:19am
Failure to attend meeting: PAC threatens to issue warrant for ex-NAB chairman ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Thursday warned the former chairman of National Accountability... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:19am
Austerity measures: FD issues office memorandum ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division on Thursday issued an office memorandum of austerity measures for the ongoing fiscal... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:19am
Interpretation of Article 63A by SC: Not counting votes of dissidents makes no sense: minority opinion ISLAMABAD: The minority judges of the Supreme Court bench, which rendered an opinion on Presidential Reference for... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:19am
Industry Ahsan lists key requirements for economic stability ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said that export-led... Published 08 Jul, 2022 06:19am
Stocks PSX ends in green trajectory KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday closed on positive note due to fresh buying mainly in E&P sector.... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
ECP suspends Punjab’s free power scheme till after by-polls ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended Roshan Gharana Programme launched by Chief Minister... Updated 08 Jul, 2022 09:39am
Oil settles up nearly $4 NEW YORK: Oil prices settled sharply higher on Thursday, rebounding from steep losses the previous two sessions, as... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
PLL receives no bids for import of 10 LNG cargoes ISLAMABAD: Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) received no bids in its tender for the import of 10 cargoes of Liquified... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Selected bank branches to open today KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has asked the banks for opening of selected branches on Friday July 8, ... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Economy: daunting challenges Since assuming power the coalition government of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has been facing multiple... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Inflation, stagflation, recession Years of neoliberal assault globally leading to a diminishing role of government, especially in regulating markets,... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Euro’s 20-year low leaves ECB facing costly choices The euro’s tumble towards parity against the dollar has pushed the European Central Bank back against a wall,... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Letters Use of water for farming It is heartening to note that the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has said that the cost of... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Grains Wheat rebounds 4pc as recession jitters abate CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures rose about 4% on Thursday, recovering from a 4-1/2 month low a day... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Grains EU wheat rebounds with Chicago as demand in focus PARIS: Euronext wheat climbed 4% on Thursday, rebounding with Chicago futures from four-month lows as investors’... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Grains Egypt’s GASC bought about 63,000 tonnes of German wheat CAIRO/HAMBURG: Egypt’s state grains buyer GASC purchased about 63,000 tonnes of German-origin wheat in a direct... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Grains Asia rice: Strong demand props up India export rates HANOI/BANGKOK/ MUMBAI/DHAKA: Indian rice export prices rose this week buoyed by strong demand as the rupee weakened,... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 53,439 tonnes of cargo comprising 27,552 tonnes of import cargo and 25,887... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (July 07, 2022) and the forecast for Friday (July 08, 2022)... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (July 07, 2022)... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (July 07, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (July 07, 2022).... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (July 07, 2022).... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
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 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (July 07, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
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 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (July 07, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (July 07, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 07, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 07, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (July 07, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,403.8522... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 07, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 07, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 07, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 07, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 07, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (July 07, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (July 07, 2022).... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
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 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (July 07,... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
ECC decides to raise gas prices Directs to further reduce the gas rates for export and non-export industry/captive power Updated 08 Jul, 2022 09:42am
QTA 2Q 2021-22: Nepra increases Discos’ tariffs ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) has increased Discos tariffs by Rs1.55 per unit to... Updated 08 Jul, 2022 09:26am
May FCA: KE gets Rs9.52/unit tariff hike ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has raised K-Electric (KE) tariff by Rs 9.52 per... Updated 08 Jul, 2022 09:35am
Burden of hike in gas prices to be passed on to rich: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for State for Energy, Musaddiq Malik hinted that a proposal has been submitted to the federal... Updated 08 Jul, 2022 09:29am
May FCA: Nepra allows Discos Rs7.90/unit tariff hike ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has increased tariffs of power Distribution... Updated 08 Jul, 2022 09:36am
EFS, LTFF rates linked with policy rate KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has linked the interest rates of... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
PM-led body to unveil solar policy on Aug 1 ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the energy task force has decided to announce the national solar energy policy on 1st August... Updated 08 Jul, 2022 09:24am
Coal, LNG import initiated for power generation: Miftah ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail Thursday expressed his optimism that there will be a substantial reduction... Updated 08 Jul, 2022 09:39am
SPI up 1.32pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended July 6, 2022, recorded an increase of 1.32 percent... Published 08 Jul, 2022 05:36am
Pakistan among states facing most severe consequences of surging prices UNITED NATIONS: Soaring global food and energy prices have forced 71 million people into poverty in the world’s... Updated 08 Jul, 2022 09:26am
Inflation may remain on the higher side: SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Thursday forecast that inflation is likely to remain on the higher side... Updated 08 Jul, 2022 09:27am