The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (July 25, 2022) and the forecast for Tuesday (July 26, 2022)... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Flash floods adversely affect telecommunication in Balochistan ISLAMABAD: The recent flash floods in Balochistan have caused multiple optic fibre breaks impacting voice and data... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Wasa MD visits low-lying areas of Faisalabad FAISALABAD: An average rainfall of 18.60 mm was recorded in different areas of the city on Monday morning. Managing... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Europe Russia says grain deal stands despite missile attack on Ukraine’s Odesa KYIV: Russia on Monday brushed aside Western and Ukrainian alarm that a missile strike by its forces on Ukraine’s... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Myanmar junta executes two leading pro-democracy figures YANGON: Myanmar’s junta has executed four prisoners including a former lawmaker from Aung San Suu Kyi’s party ... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Iran will keep IAEA cameras turned off until nuclear deal is restored DUBAI: Iran will keep the UN nuclear watchdog’s cameras turned off until a 2015 nuclear deal is restored, the head... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Japan detects first monkeypox case TOKYO: Japan has detected its first case of the monkeypox virus in Tokyo, the capital’s governor said on Monday.... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
KP decides to go for month-long Covid-19 vaccination drive PESHAWAR: Chief Secretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Dr Shahzad Khan Bangash has directed one month long Corona ... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Institution of medals: UHS board approves amendments in regulations LAHORE: The 50th meeting of the University of Health Sciences (UHS) Board of Governors, which was held here on ... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
CS orders action against owners of vehicles used in smuggling LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal has directed all the divisional commissioners to take action against... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Economy can’t afford political instability, says Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, on Monday, while demanding the... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Lawyers observe strike against murder of Rahi LAHORE: The legal fraternity here on Monday observed partial strike against murder of secretary Punjab Bar Council... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
No monkeypox case reported so far ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on Monday said that not a single... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
ChildLife’s ER in Quetta treats 100,000 patients KARACHI: ChildLife Foundation has successfully treated 100,000 patients in its children’s Emergency Room (ER) in... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Rainy spell: IESCO puts operation, GSO formation teams on alert ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) on Monday put operation, construction and GSO formation teams ... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Karachi’s drainage system needs to be overhauled, says PDP chief KARACHI: Pasban Democratic Party (PDP) Chairman Altaf Shakoor, expressing grave concern over inundation of roads and... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Met Office predicts more rains for Sindh today KARACHI: A strong monsoon system is still persisting over central and western Sindh, which may produce more rains... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Ghani reviews de-watering operations in Karachi East KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Labour and Human Resource, Saeed Ghani on Monday visited different areas of Karachi East... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Rains, flash floods in Balochistan have left over 100 dead QUETTA: As many as 102 deaths have occurred so far due to the torrential rains and flash floods in Balochistan,... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Collapse of main bridge severs province’s link with Sindh QUETTA: Flash floods caused by the torrential rains wreaked havoc in parts of Balochistan demolishing a main bridge... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Zardari to celebrate 67th birthday with grandson in Dubai KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party Co-chairman Asif Ali Zardari has gone to Dubai to celebrate his 67th birthday (July... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
ZUEB announces HSC annual examination dates KARACHI: The Ziauddin University Examination Board (ZUEB) has announced the dates of Intermediate Part I and II ... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Three persons killed in roof collapse incident QUETTA: Three persons including a woman killed on Monday as the roof of a house caved in due to heavy downpour in ... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
NUST holds 18th annual National Engineering Robotics Contest ISLAMABAD: National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST), STEM Careers Programme HEC, and National Centre... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Two more MPAs inducted into Punjab cabinet: Governor says govt striving hard to deal with all challenges LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said on Monday that the country is currently facing various... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
PTI slams PDM for ‘anti-judiciary’ press talk LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday criticized the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) for holding... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Tree Plantation Drive for 2022 begins at Jilani Park LAHORE: The Punjab Environment Protection Department (EPD) and Parks and Horticulture Authority Lahore (PHA) in... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
KP traders threaten to go on strike against fixed tax on electricity bills PESHAWAR: Rejecting the collection of ‘fixed tax’ through power bills, local traders on Monday said the ... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Ufone 4G donates pushcarts, food stalls to local community in Murree ISLAMABAD: Pakistani telecom company, Ufone 4G, has donated pushcarts and food stalls to local community members in... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Commemorative stamp issued to mark 100 years of ARL operations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Postal Services on Monday issued a commemorative postage stamp of Rs 20 on the completion of 100... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Two killed as roof caves in FAISALABAD: The roof of Shakeel Hotel in General Bus Stand (Lari Adda) collapsed due to dilapidated conditions, 2... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Monsoon rains No negative impact on agri production ISLAMABAD: The recent monsoon rains will have no negative impact on overall agriculture production of major Kharif... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Kidney Hills case: AC adjourns hearing due to judge’s absence ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court Islamadad while hearing the Kidney Hills corruption case against Pakistan ... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Pensioners: PR denies making payments without verification LAHORE: The Pakistan Railways has strongly denied the news item that Pakistan Railways is making payments to... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
NHA fills crater caused by heavy rains near Soan Bridge ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) has filled the crater caused by heavy rains near Soan Bridge on... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
South Asia Poor in India can dream, says its first tribal president NEW DELHI: India’s first president from a marginalised tribal community, Droupadi Murmu, said on Monday after ... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
USA Former US congressman Buyer charged with insider trading NEW YORK: Stephen Buyer, a former US congressman representing Indiana, has been charged with insider trading over... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Middle East Palestinian lawyers hold rare protest against Abbas’s ‘rule by decree’ RAMALLAH, (Palestinian Territories): Hundreds of Palestinian lawyers held a rare street protest Monday against what... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Asia Chinese astronauts set up new lab on space station BEIJING: Astronauts entered the new lab module of China’s space station for the first time Monday, in a major step... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
SBP’s curbs on LC: Indus Motor plans to shut production for over 2 weeks Firm will officially announce its decision through media after meeting on Tuesday Updated 26 Jul, 2022 11:44am
‘Multiple victims’ in shootings near Vancouver LANGLEY, (British Columbia): There were several victims of a mass shooting early on Monday in the Canadian province... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Army takes stock of situation Resolves to extend complete support to civil administration in rescue and rehabilitation activities Updated 26 Jul, 2022 11:46am
Five export-oriented sectors: ECC decides to increase RLNG rate to $9 per MMBTU Approval increase in indigenous gas price for general industry at Rs1,550 per MMBTU Updated 26 Jul, 2022 09:22am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (July 25, 2022).... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (July 25, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 25, 2022). ======================== Offer... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 25, 2022). ======================== Offer... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (July 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,209.6035 Bid... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,610.5459... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (July 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (July 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Monday (July 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (July 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 551.3567... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
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 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (July 25, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (July 25, 2022).... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
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 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Banks, commodities lift UK’s FTSE 100 LONDON: Britain’s FTSE 100 rose on Monday, supported by banks and commodity stocks in a choppy session, with data... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Dow rises at start of big earnings week, Big Tech pulls Nasdaq lower NEW YORK: The Dow rose on Monday as investors braced for a Federal Reserve meeting during the week and earnings from... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses retreat on economic slowdown fears DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday, as signs of an economic slowdown ahead of a US Federal... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Germany’s DAX falls on gas supply worries; mixed earnings cast shadow on growth FRANKFURT: Germany’s DAX index fell on Monday after Russia’s Gazprom said a new turbine halt will further cut ... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Indian shares snap six-day rally BENGALURU: Indian shares broke their longest gaining streak since last October on Monday, as automakers slid and... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Shanghai stocks fall SHANGHAI: China stocks ended down for a third straight session on Monday on COVID-19 flare-ups and global recession... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: But drinking water remains scarce “Water, water everywhere and ne’er a drop to drink.” “Coleridge right?” “Right.” “And who do you... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Catastrophic monsoon rains leave 14 dead across country ISLAMABAD: Heavy monsoon showers and strong winds have wreaked havoc across the country with 14 casualties reported... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Alvi offers online, virtual education facilities to Afghans ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has reiterated Pakistan’s offer to provide virtual and online education... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
UVAS syndicate approves Rs3.632bn budget LAHORE: The syndicate of University of Veterinary and Animal Science Lahore approved Rs3.632 billion budget for the... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Climate resilience: NDMRF grant of Rs2.899bn for KP agri dept ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDMRF) Monday extended grant financing amounting to Rs2.899... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Fawad wants names of PDM leaders on ECL ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry on Monday demanded to put the names of Pakistan... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Code of conduct violation by PTI leaders: ECP adjourns hearing till Aug 24 ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday adjourned till August 24 the case related to alleged code... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
PM grieved ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday expressed grief over the demise of chief of... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Coalition partners call for full court to ‘defeat plot against democracy’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government and its allied parties urged the Supreme Court of ... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Faisal Shahkar assumes charge of Punjab IGP’s office LAHORE: Newly-appointed Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Faisal Shahkar on Monday took charge of his new... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Nationwide positivity ratio stands at 3pc: Another 582 Covid-19 cases detected ISLAMABAD: The authorities have reported 582 new Covid-19 cases along with two coronavirus-related deaths in the ... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
PIMEC: a step towards exploring maritime potential The maritime sector is the bedrock of Pakistan’s economy as more than 90% of our trade is carried out by seas.... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Gasping for breath It proved difficult to put pen to paper today as the whole country waited with bated breath for the Supreme Court... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Reducing C/A deficit The rupee has taken a real beating last week, falling by 8 percent with respect to the dollar. There are both... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Weather emergency declared in Karachi KARACHI: A weather emergency was declared in Karachi Monday as heavier-than-usual monsoon rains continue to lash... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Three killed as rains batter metropolis KARACHI: Intermittent rainfall lashed different parts of Karachi for the second consecutive day on Monday, leaving ... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (July 25,... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (July 25, 2022).... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (July 25, 2022).... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (July 25, 2022). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (July 25, 2022). ======================================= Offset ... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (July 25, 2022)... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold dips NEW YORK: Gold prices gave up initial gains to slip on Monday as US Treasury yields edged back up, while investors... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Commodities Gold dips on uptick in yields ahead of expected Fed rate hike NEW YORK: Gold prices gave up initial gains to slip on Monday as US Treasury yields edged back up, while investors... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Commodities First grain shipments to leave Ukraine ‘this week’: minister KYIV, (Ukraine): Kyiv expects the first grain deliveries under a UN-brokered deal to leave Ukrainian ports “this... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Commodities Palm drops JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a third straight session on Monday as market was disappointed by export... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Energy Oil rises as dollar strength eases, but Fed weighs HOUSTON: Oil prices rose over 1% on Monday, bolstered by supply fears, a dip in the US dollar and stronger equity... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Commodities Weaker dollar lifts copper, but demand outlook still shaky LONDON: Copper prices rose on Monday, helped by a weakening dollar that made metals cheaper for buyers with other... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Cotton & Textile Trading volume remains low LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume was low. Cotton analyst Naseem... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (July 25, 2022).... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am
Energy Asia Naphtha/Gasoline crack trims losses but hovers near 1-year lows NEW DELHI: Asia’s refining profit margin for gasoline trimmed losses on Monday amid volatility in crude oil... Published 26 Jul, 2022 04:31am