USA US House committee to consider assault weapons ban WASHINGTON: A committee of the US House of Representatives is set to vote next week for the first time in nearly 20... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Europe EU ‘shot itself in lungs’ with Russia sanctions: Orban BUDAPEST: Europe has “shot itself in the lungs” with sanctions aimed at Russia over its war in Ukraine, ... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
USA US renews space flights with Russia in rare cooperation WASHINGTON: The United States and Russia said Friday they would renew flights together to the International Space... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Southwest Europe swelters as wildfires burn MADRID: Thousands of firefighters on Friday battled wildfires in France, Portugal and Spain in the face of scorching... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Europe EU to target Russian gold within sanctions: commissioner PRAGUE: The European Union will target Russian gold exports in an update to its sanctions packages due to be... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
UAE sees possible return of Tehran ambassador DUBAI: The United Arab Emirates is considering sending an ambassador to Iran, a senior official said Friday, six... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Iran unveils naval drone division as Biden tours Mideast TEHRAN: Iran’s navy on Friday unveiled its first division of ships and submarines capable of carrying armed ... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Europe G20 talks overshadowed by Ukraine war as host Indonesia seeks consensus NUSA DUA, (Indonesia): G20 finance leaders meeting in Bali must make progress tackling the global economic threats... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Two migrants found dead in boat off Canaries MADRID: Two people, including a four-year-old girl, have been found dead on a migrant boat off Spain’s Canary... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Companies Rio Tinto warns of earnings hit from Covid-19 absences, inflation BENGALURU: Rio Tinto on Friday warned that COVID 19-related labour shortages in the resource-rich state of Western... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Credit investors see more risk ahead as recession fears rise Rising recessionary concerns are seeing some investors reduce risk in their credit exposure as they brace for an... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
China won the battle against poverty and is pushing forward rural revitalization (—Fifth part of the “China in the past decade” series) Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist ... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
The increasing Indo-Pak disparity For a couple of early years of Pakistan’s and India’s independence, the disparity in terms of border security,... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Zardari condemns killing of Lt Col Mirza ISLAMABAD: President Pakistan People’s Party Parliamentarians (PPP-P) Asif Ali Zardari has said that the ... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Safety of journalists: President sends PM another letter ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi, Friday, wrote another letter to the prime minister in which asked the prime... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Commerce minister, USTR hold virtual meeting ISLAMABAD: Minister for Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar and Ambassador Katherine Tai, the United States Trade... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Covid climbs up as positivity reaches 5.53pc ISLAMABAD: The coronavirus cases in Pakistan once again have started climbing up as the National Health Institute... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Country reports 10 more deaths in rain-related incidents: NDMA ISLAMABAD: The ongoing record monsoon rains in Pakistan continued causing massive floods as in the past 24 hours 10... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Resignation of PML-N’s MPA Faisal Niazi accepted LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Pervaiz Elahi accepted the resignation of Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) MPA... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Flood-hit areas of Balochistan: NDMA, KS Relief dispatch emergency relief convoy ISLAMABAD: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with King Salman Humanitarian Aid &... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
UN HLPF: Civil society hopeful of progress on 2030 Agenda LAHORE: The civil society of Pakistan has appreciated the incumbent government’s presentation of official ... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
All Maslak Ulema Board announces support for PTI candidates LAHORE: The All Maslak Ulema Board has announced their support for the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) candidates... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Tarbela Dam 96 feet away from touching maximum level: PMD LAHORE: Tarbela Dam is 96 feet away from touching its maximum level of 1550 feet as it has already attained level of... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
PFA introduces new rules: Authority to confiscate equipment, machinery LAHORE: To make its efforts against adulteration mafia more effective and result oriented, the Punjab Food Authority... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Robbers take away Rs10m from judge’s house ISLAMABAD: Robbers deprived a judge of Rs10 million when they robbed his house in Islamabad on Friday. The... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
48 held in Sohrab Goth incident KARACHI: The Sindh government on Friday decided to immediately arrest those who published hateful content on social... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Petroleum dealers announce nationwide strike on Monday KARACHI: The Petroleum dealers association of Pakistan has announced a nationwide strike on Monday, demanding a rise... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The elite capture in Pakistan “14 July was a momentous day.” “Indeed, it’s bastille day — the day the French stormed the bastille ... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Joint naval exercise ‘Sea Guardians-2022’ held in Shanghai KARACHI: Bilateral Naval Exercise Sea Guardians-2022 between Pakistan and Chinese Navy held at Shanghai, China. This... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Domestic consumption: EFP chief says govt should increase gas price KARACHI: President, Employers’ Federation of Pakistan (EFP), Ismail Suttar, has said the government should ... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
JI sees ethnic tension as bid to influence polls KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter chief Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded of the government and law... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Lakhra Coal Mining Company: Sindh Energy Minister chairs meeting of BoD KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh on Friday chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors of ... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Letters Govt deserves praise In his address to the nation on Thursday, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced a reduction in fuel prices. It... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Harassment charges: IHC issues notices to AGP in response to DG NAB’s petition ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday issued notices to the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) in... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Maryam urges people to vote for PML-N candidates LAHORE: Asking the people of Punjab Assembly constituencies (PP-158,167, 168, 170) to come out of their homes... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
IK says ready to face treason case under Article 6 LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime minister Imran Khan Friday said he was ready to ... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
President gives assent to Bill ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi, Friday, gave assent to the National Rahmatul-Lil-Aalameen Wa Khatamun Nabbiyyin... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Sindh govt to conduct survey to assess agri damage caused by rains: Wassan KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to conduct a survey in all the districts of the province to assess the... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
NUST, Chinese varsity to work on ‘Silk Road International Alliance of Architectural & Technological Universities’ ISLAMABAD: With the aim to forge meaningful partnership under the proposed “Silk Road International Alliance of... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 15, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (July 16, 2022)... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
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 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (July 15, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (July 15, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES RECORDER REPORT KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 15, 2022). ======================== OFFER... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 15, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 997.5784... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (July 15, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,419.5445 BID... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 15, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 15, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,570.9430... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 15, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 475.3599... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 15, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 386.6084... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 15, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 2,131.2603... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (July 15, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (July 15, 2022).... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates PSX witnesses drawdown KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday closed on a negative note as investors opted to book profits on available... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Three more wheat cargoes due this month Pakistan received bids of 500,000 tons of wheat import out of a total of 3 million tons Updated 16 Jul, 2022 10:16am
Rs500bn addition to circular debt: Power Division holds Nepra responsible ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has reportedly held National Electric Regulatory Authority (Nepra) responsible for... Updated 16 Jul, 2022 01:55pm
Four $2.3bn power projects declared ‘problematic’ Ministry of Economic Affairs directs Power Division to expedite implementation of the schemes Updated 16 Jul, 2022 12:50pm
Biden lands in Saudi Arabia, country he vowed to make ‘pariah’ Biden appears ready to re-engage with Jeddah that has been key strategic ally of US for decades Updated 16 Jul, 2022 10:32am
Saudi opens airspace to ‘all carriers’ in gesture to Israel US President Joe Biden welcomes 'historic' decision Updated 16 Jul, 2022 10:13am
Punjab by-polls: Electoral campaign ends; polling tomorrow PTI leaders indicate that their candidates are receiving calls from unknown numbers Updated 16 Jul, 2022 10:38am
Bond, money markets rally as yields fall 30-70bps Analyst says yields have started falling since Pakistan reached accord with IMF Updated 16 Jul, 2022 12:37pm
Trial of PTI bigwigs under Article 6: Cabinet approves formation of body to make recommendations Cabinet welcomes Supreme Court’s decision that rules out any foreign conspiracy for 'regime change' in Pakistan Updated 16 Jul, 2022 10:55am
Social media: crackdown on promoters of immoral contents to be launched Rana Sanaullah wants strict and immediate action to be taken against those involved in cyber-crime Updated 16 Jul, 2022 10:57am
Pakistan- Sri Lanka Test match starts today Pakistan captain Babar Azam believes team is ready for challenge Updated 16 Jul, 2022 10:59am
Getting to the truth EDITORIAL: The case involves grave allegations of sexual harassment and blackmail in high places. The other day,... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
The Neelum-Jhelum shutdown EDITORIAL: Relief from the government’s recent promise to “end power outages soon” because better inflow into... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
SPI rises 0.01pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended July 14, recorded an increase of 0.01 percent due... Updated 16 Jul, 2022 11:53am
Commodities Gold prices almost unchanged KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday remained nearly unchanged on the local market, traders said. They dipped by Rs50 to... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Taxes Provisional assessments: FTO directs FBR to rectify flaws in WeBOC system ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure systemic... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
US retail sales zoom higher in June despite high prices WASHINGTON: US retail sales shot up in June amid the ongoing surge in prices, according to new data Friday that... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Commodities Palm posts nearly 14pc weekly drop KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Friday, but logged a weekly drop of 13.7% as exports ... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Commodities Copper rebounds from probe below $7,000 after US data LONDON: Copper prices rebounded on Friday after touching 20-month lows after U.S. data eased worries about high... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Energy Oil jumps 2.5pc as no immediate Saudi output boost expected NEW YORK: Oil prices gained 2.5% on Friday after a U.S. official told Reuters that an immediate Saudi oil output... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Energy Gasoline crack falls below $10/barrel NEW DELHI: Asia’s refining profit margin for gasoline dipped below $10 a barrel on Thursday amid a selloff in ... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Energy Gasoil cash premiums hover near March lows NEW DELHI: Asia’s cash premiums for 10ppm gasoil extended losses on Thursday amid easing seasonal demand and... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Commodities Asia Coffee: Prices in Vietnam edge up on tight supplies HANOI/BANDAR (LAMPUNG): Vietnam’s domestic coffee prices edged up on Thursday from a week earlier on tight ... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Energy Low-sulphur fuel gains SINGAPORE: Cash premiums for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) in Asia rose more than 10% since the start of the... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Energy US natgas futures rise on output drop ahead of storage report NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose about 3% to a fresh three-week high on Thursday on a drop in daily gas output... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 20.691... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 62,486 tonnes of cargo comprising 27,248 tonnes of import cargo and 25,238... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (July 15, 2022).... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Cotton & Textile Easier trend persists on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Friday decreased the spot rate by Rs 500... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (July 15, 2022)... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (July 15, 2022). ======================================= Offset ... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (July 15, 2022).... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (July 15, 2022). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (July 15, 2022).... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (July 15, 2022).... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
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 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (July 15, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
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 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (July 15,... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Industry Finnfund set to expand insurance industry through stake in TPL Insurance KARACHI: Finnfund, a major development financier and impact investor in Finland, investing in responsible and... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Taxes POS Invoicing Prize Scheme: FBR organises 7th lucky draw in Peshawar PESHAWAR: Continuing with monthly computer ballot for its innovative POS Invoicing Prize Scheme, the Federal Board ... Published 16 Jul, 2022 04:20am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept