Energy conservation: Alvi for emulating ‘Green Presidency Initiative’ ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday expressed satisfaction over the measures taken at the Aiwan-e-Sadr to... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Award of infrastructure projects: NHA Board approves amendments in pre-qualification procedure ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) Executive Board approved amendments in the pre-qualification... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
President’s concern for media ‘subjective’, says Rabbani ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senator said all Pakistani citizens are equal before the law and President... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Relationship of master, servant not meant for mere exploitation: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court declared that the relationship of master and servant is not meant for mere ... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Indonesian envoy meets PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said Pakistan and Indonesia were committed to work together to... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
ECP terms Imran’s allegations against CEC ‘baseless’ ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday termed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman ... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Neither govt nor ‘establishment’ wants free, fair elections: IK ISLAMABAD: The flamboyant former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan Friday... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
KP CM agrees to upgrade PFI PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mehmood Khan has agreed in principle to the proposal regarding up-gradation of Pakistan... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Shehbaz pays tribute to Burhan Wani ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday termed martyred Kashmiri youth Burhan Muzaffar Wani as a symbol ... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
By-polls in Punjab: Umar sees difficult situation if ECP acts as ‘silent spectator’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary-General Asad Umar warned on Friday that the situation in the... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Rana Jabbar assumes charge as acting NTDC MD LAHORE: In pursuance of the Ministry of Energy (Power Division) notification, Engr Dr Rana Abdul Jabbar Khan has... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
High prices slowdown sales at livestock markets LAHORE: Just two days into the Eid-ul-Azha, the people have rushed to the cattle markets to buy sacrificial animals,... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
CM for forming special body at UC level to monitor dengue LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz has directed constitution of special committees at Union Council level,... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
By-polls on 17th: Elahi confident of winning all seats LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has said that PTI and PML are jointly preparing for... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
NBP extends support to blind cricket council KARACHI: In order to promote inclusion and diversity in sports in the country, the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP)... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
More rains during Eid days KARACHI: The Met Office has forecast a countrywide rainy spell for Eid-ul-Azha on July 10, Sunday, advising the... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Climate change major threat to security: Mian Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum,... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
US official visits NICK KARACHI: As part of his July 6-9 trip to Karachi, US Department of State Special Representative (S/R) for Commercial... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
KMC cancels Eid-ul-Azha prayer at Polo Ground KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has cancelled the Eid-ul-Azha prayers at the Polo Ground in view... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
PTCL to provide ICT services to DHA Phase-VIII Karachi KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) is set to provide ICT services to Defence Housing... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Edhi remembered KARACHI: The 6th death anniversary of prominent philanthropist and humanitarian Abdul Sattar Edhi was observed on... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Country heading towards default, says Tarin KARACHI: Ex-finance minister Shaukat Tarin said the country is heading towards default, which may compromise its... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Political woes and economic funk mean few takers for British assets A potent mix of weak growth, high inflation, and a new bout of political instability means no respite in sight for... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
China: a strong manufacturing and cyberspace country (—Fourth part of the “China in the past decade” series) Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist ... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
New IMF precondition Strengthening of the anti-corruption institutional mechanism is said to be a new International Monetary Fund (IMF)... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Letters Country’s true export potential The IMF official based in Islamabad has explained how country can realize its true export potential. According to... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
ZU holds interactive debate on economic problems, solutions KARACHI: Ziauddin University presented the 13th interactive series of ZU Dialogues, on “Pakistan’s Economic... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
PM extends condolences to Japan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday extended condolences to the government and people of Japan on the... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Bilawal, LCCI for economic diplomacy LAHORE: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has agreed with the Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry that... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
6th martyrdom anniversary of Burhan Wani observed MIRPUR (AJK): Mass public rallies across Azad Jammu & Kashmir and in various parts of Indian Illegally Occupied... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Energy Oil rises 2pc but set for weekly loss amid recession fears NEW YORK: Oil prices rose about 2% in volatile trade on Friday but were still heading for a weekly decline as ... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Stocks Wall St slides as strong jobs data fuels rate hike worries NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes slipped on Friday after stronger-than-expected jobs data fueled expectations... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 08, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (July 09, 2022)... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Public Finance Management Act: Release of recurrent funds: FD unveils strategy ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has issued a strategy for the release of recurrent funds for the fiscal year 2022-23... Updated 09 Jul, 2022 09:38am
Country reports 19 more deaths in 24 hours: NDMA ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has reported 19 more deaths and 10 injuries owing to... Updated 09 Jul, 2022 09:27am
Parts of Karachi flooded as rains lash city KARACHI: Rains continued to wreak havoc on the city life on Friday as well as different roads and streets remained... Updated 09 Jul, 2022 09:29am
Thar coal power project: PPIB approves extension of financial closing date ISLAMABAD: The Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has approved extensions in Financial Closing (FC)... Updated 09 Jul, 2022 09:38am
GST exemption to pharma industry costs FBR over Rs101bn ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has calculated a revenue loss of over Rs101 billion on account of... Updated 09 Jul, 2022 09:30am
ECC informed about the ‘benefit’ of proposed move: Hike in gas tariffs likely to yield Rs666bn revenue Surplus revenue of Rs120 billion to be adjusted by OGRA during review of prices of SNGPL, SSGC Updated 09 Jul, 2022 09:40am
Billions of people rely on wild species for food, fuel, income: UN PARIS: Rampant exploitation of nature is a threat to the well-being of billions of people across the world who rely... Updated 09 Jul, 2022 09:26am
World food prices fell in June but remain very high: FAO PARIS: World food prices, including for wheat, fell in June for a third month running despite remaining near an... Updated 09 Jul, 2022 09:26am
IK says has no disagreements with ‘neutrals’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan Friday said that he had no disagreements with the... Updated 09 Jul, 2022 09:37am
PTI releases ‘report card’ on PDM govt’s performance ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Friday released a “report card on 90 days performance” of the Pakistan... Updated 09 Jul, 2022 09:28am
Technical / strength evaluation of jetty: FOTCO asked to submit afresh its proposal ISLAMABAD: Port Qasim Authority (PQA) has directed Fauji Terminal and Distribution Company Ltd (FOTCO) to submit... Updated 09 Jul, 2022 09:37am
SECP changes definition of ‘paying agent’ ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has changed the definition of the “paying... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
PSX-KMI All Share Islamic Index recomposed KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited has carried out the exercise of re-composition of PSX-KMI ALL SHARE ISLAMIC... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Filing of documents: SECP fixes a huge fee for companies ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has fixed a huge fee for filing, registering or... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
3,400 taxpayers in Sindh: FBR probes data capturing scam LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is investigating a scam of data capturing of some 3,400 taxpayers in ... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Indian SC grants bail to journalist but detention to continue NEW DELHI: India’s top court granted bail on Friday to a Muslim journalist accused of insulting Hindu religious... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Commodities Agricultural inputs: High prices cause 45-65pc decline in crops’ output: AFP LAHORE: The Agri Forum Pakistan (AFP) has claimed that prices of agricultural inputs such as diesel, electricity,... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Money & Banking JS Investments launches JS Rental REIT fund KARACHI: JS Investments, Pakistan’s oldest private sector asset management company and a subsidiary of JS Bank, ... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Money & Banking PBF rejects hike in policy rate KARACHI: The Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) on Thursday rejected the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) decision of... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Reforming PFF EDITORIAL: The Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) has announced restoration of Pakistan... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Parliament to oversee TTP talks EDITORIAL: The behind-the-scene Pakistan military talks with Tehreek Taliban Pakistan (TTP) have been in process for... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Money & Banking Remittances from overseas workers: BMP urges govt to announce attractive package LAHORE: As the remittances from overseas workers have started falling and a massive drop of over 25 percent reported... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Industry FY2021-22: SECP approves names of 41000 new firms ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has approved around 41,000 new companies’... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Money & Banking SECP allows various categories of mutual funds to invest in ETFs ISLAMABAD: In line with the objective of creating a competitive and deep Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) market, the... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Commodities Raw sugar prices buoyed by strong demand; cocoa slips LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE rose on Friday, with prices still underpinned by strong physical demand that has... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Commodities Wheat surges 5pc to one-week high CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade wheat futures soared by more than 5% on Friday to extend a rebound from four-month... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Commodities Copper steady as softer dollar offsets China demand fears LONDON: Copper prices steadied on Friday as the positive impact of a weaker dollar on industrial metals consumption... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Money & Banking Dollar gains, Fed rate hike bets dim gold’s lustre NEW YORK: Gold was on course to fall for a fourth straight week on Friday, hurt by the dollar’s ascent and as bets... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Commodities Palm ticks up KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher on Friday for a second consecutive session, as easing ... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Money & Banking Yuan pressured by risk aversion SHANGHAI: China’s yuan eased against the dollar on Friday, giving up modest early gains, pressured in part by an... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Money & Banking Russian rouble recovers past 61 vs dollar after sharp slide MOSCOW: The Russian rouble strengthened on Friday, heading back past the 61 mark against the dollar and recovering... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Money & Banking Sterling falls versus dollar LONDON: Sterling fell against the dollar on Friday as an unfavourable macroeconomic backdrop overshadowed concerns... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
Money & Banking Dollar gains after US payrolls beat forecast NEW YORK: The US dollar rose on Friday after data showed the world’s largest economy created more jobs than... Published 09 Jul, 2022 03:57am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points