The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 29, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (July 30, 2022)... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Europe Accusations fly after dozens of Ukrainian POWs killed in prison ODESA, Ukraine/KYIV: Dozens of Ukrainian prisoners of war appeared to have been killed when a prison building was... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
South Asia Hundreds of war-displaced Afghans return east KABUL: Hundreds of internally displaced Afghans who had taken refuge in the capital left for their homes in the... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Iran flooding kills 24 people in two days TEHRAN: Two days of flooding near the Iranian capital have killed at least 24 people and another 19 are still... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Israeli army kills Palestinian teenager in West Bank confrontation AL MUGHAYYER, (West Bank): An Israeli soldier shot dead a 16-year-old Palestinian near a road leading to a Jewish... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
China defends military ship’s planned visit to Sri Lanka BEIJING/NEW DELHI: China said on Friday it hoped “relevant parties” would refrain from interfering with its... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Europe London’s HC rules against Venezuela’s Maduro LONDON: London’s High Court has rejected President Nicolas Maduro’s latest efforts to gain control of more than... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Europe Flour docked in Lebanon not stolen from Ukraine BEIRUT: An official at a Turkey-based grains trading company denied on Friday that barley and flour aboard a ship... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
US tech titans stumble after pandemic boom SAN FRANCISCO: Amazon and Apple were a relative bright spot in a week of otherwise lackluster earnings results for ... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
MENA For Pakistan’s start-ups, the ‘journey has just started’ Partner at Keystone Law says UAE and Dubai in particular should be explored for setting up headquarters Updated 30 Jul, 2022 11:49am
ECC decides to shift fertilizer, Agritech plants to gas Units want revision of variable contribution margin (VCM) of Rs186 per bag, capping of GST Updated 30 Jul, 2022 11:49am
ECP de-notifies legislative memberships of 11 PTI MNAs ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Friday de-notified the legislative memberships of 11 members of... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
NA informed: About 100 citizens imprisoned in Iranian jails for various crimes ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly was informed on Friday that about 100 Pakistani prisoners – 62 convicted and 38... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
PTI received funds via ‘legal’ channels: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry Friday said that all the funds which the party... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rana Sana informs Senate ‘NACTA not privy to any peace contract or its termination with TTP’ ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah Khan on Friday informed the Senate that the National Counter Terrorism... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Karachi Range: AIG Police assures traders of improved law & order situation KARACHI: Javed Alam Odho, AIG Police for Karachi Range, apprised the large gathering of the traders and prominent... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
PBF urges govt to fix dollar rate for six months KARACHI: The Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) urged the government to fix the dollar rate for six months and the ... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
ICAP holds seminar on sustainability reporting KARACHI: The Accounting Standards Board (ASB) of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP) in... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
SAU to modernise curriculum, computer, science labs in BMHS HYDERABAD: SAU authorities have decided to modernize the curriculum, computer and science labs in Bukhari Model High... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
First Muharram tomorrow QUETTA: The Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee on Friday could not sight the Muharram-ul-Haram moon, which will mark the... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Fundraising for flood victims: Balochistan’s cabinet to donate half of salary QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Abdul Quddus Bizenjo, provincial ministers and government spokespersons have... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Murad expresses solidarity with rain-hit people of Balochistan KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, on the directives of Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, talked... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Uplift projects of PTI govt: Imran says priority to be given for early completion LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan on Friday said that in order to accord substantial relief to ... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Muharram security plan finalized: 194,086 police officers to be deployed across Punjab LAHORE: As many as 9,292 mourning processions and 37,223 Majalis will be held in all the districts of Punjab during... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Punjab CM asked to close cases against PTI workers LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf senior leader Shafqat Mehmood has said that a committee has been formed to probe ... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Flash floods wreak havoc in Rajanpur, Rojhan, Taunsa QADIRABAD: Flash floods unleashed by heavy rainfall inundated the settlements in the areas of Rajanpur, Rojhan and... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Punjab govt to launch ‘targeted subsidy programme’ LAHORE: The PTI-led Punjab government has decided to launch a ‘targeted subsidy programme’ worth Rs100 billion ... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Digital skills vital in modern education: Governor LAHORE: Inaugurating the reading room in Akhuwat College-University Kasur, Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Minister inaugurates Pakistan Auto Show 2022 LAHORE: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Syed Murtaza Mahmood on Friday inaugurated the Pakistan Auto... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Elahi directs to speed up uplift work on CBD Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi while appreciating the speed of development work on Central... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Pakistan Junior League: Imran Tahir, Colin Munro confirmed as PJL team mentors LAHORE: South Africa’s highly-rated wrist spinner Imran Tahir and New Zealand’s T20 specialist Colin Munro were... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Govt’s vision to reform SOEs aimed at improving corporate governance: Miftah ISLAMABAD: The government’s vision to reform State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) is to improve corporate governance and... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rains, floods Bilawal grieved over loss of life, property ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has expressed grief... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Deteriorating health condition of Yasin: Pakistan issues demarche to India ISLAMABAD: Pakistan made a strong démarche to India over the rapidly deteriorating health condition of Hurriyat... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Foreign funding cases: ECP urged to announce verdicts for all parties simultaneously LAHORE: Deputy Secretary Information Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Farrukh Habib has urged the Election Commission... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
South Asia Two pilots killed as Soviet-era fighter jet crashes in India NEW DELHI: Two pilots have been killed in India after a Soviet-era fighter jet crashed during a training sortie, the... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
PTI chairman’s plea: How NAO amendments are against fundamental rights, asks SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court observed that behind every amendment in the National Accountability Ordinance 1999 ... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (July 29, 2022).... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== Offer... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== Offer... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,210.8473 Bid... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,612.1815... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 552.1883... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 2,118.5651... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 386.5893... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 474.4350... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,559.1893... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,384.3457 BID... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,001.3089... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,375.0554... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
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 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (July 29, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (July 29, 2022).... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
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 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (July 29, 2022).... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (July 29, 2022).... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 199,365 tonnes of cargo comprising 162,352 tonnes of import cargo and 37,013... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Stocks Nasdaq, S&P 500 rise on upbeat forecasts from Apple, Amazon NEW YORK: The Nasdaq and S&P 500 indexes rose on Friday, as positive forecasts from Apple and Amazon pointed to... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
PKR slide: SBP must act proactively In these times of unprecedented economic emergency in the country, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, ... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Europe’s dependence on Russian natural gas Since the start of the Russian-Ukraine war, Nord Stream gas pipeline has been the focus for energy supply to Germany... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Wall Street weighs job cuts as deals slide in battered markets Wall Street bosses are in a bind about whether to cut investment bankers or keep them on staff in hopes of a ... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Mullah kee daur masjid tak “You reckon Nawaz Sharif sees the glass as half full?” “I have told you many, many, times not to apply ... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
PTI’s Sibtain Khan elected new Punjab PA speaker LAHORE: Sardar Sibtain Khan has been elected as Speaker Punjab Assembly by securing 185 votes. He was joint... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Rates Stock market rangebound KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a rangebound session due to investor concerns over uncertain... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (July 29,... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
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 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (July 29, 2022).... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (July 29, 2022). ======================================= Offset ... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (July 29, 2022)... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate gains Rs200 amid moderate trading LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Friday increased the spot rate by Rs 200 per... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (July 29, 2022).... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Commodities ‘Brazil clear to export soyameal to China’ SAO PAULO: The Brazilian government confirmed that China has opened its market to soyabean meal produced in the ... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Commodities China lifts exports as West runs short of lead, zinc LONDON China’s historical lead and zinc trading patterns were upended in the first half of this year as imports... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Commodities Iron ore retreats as China’s zero-Covid policy clouds demand MANILA: Iron ore futures retreated on Friday as China indicated controlling COVID-19 outbreaks was still a priority,... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Energy European gasoline barge refining margins stable EUROPE: Benchmark northwest European gasoline barge refining margins were broadly stable on Thursday around $16 a... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Money & Banking Bank Alfalah announces financial results for HY 2022 KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Bank Alfalah Limited (BAFL), in its meeting held on July 28, 2022, approved the... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Commodities Moderate rains improve wheat prospects in Argentina BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s wheat planting for the 2022/2023 season has been supported by rainfall in recent days... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Energy US natgas slips on forecasts NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased about 1% on Thursday on forecasts for less hot weather through mid-August ... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 17.871... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Companies SNGPL’s shareholders approve 70pc cash dividend for FY 2020-21 LAHORE: The 57th Annual General Meeting of shareholders of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) was held on... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Money & Banking Dollar rallies from three-week lows NEW YORK/LONDON: The dollar rebounded from a three-week low in choppy trading on Friday, as a round of US economic... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Money & Banking Sterling wraps up small monthly loss against the dollar LONDON: The British pound ended July with another weak showing on Friday after US inflation data boosted the dollar... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Commodities Palm rises for second straight week JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures posted a second consecutive weekly gain, as the contract rose for a fourth... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Energy Oil prices surge $4/bbl as chances of OPEC+ supply boost dim NEW YORK: Oil prices jumped more than $4 a barrel on Friday as attention turned to next week’s OPEC+ meeting and... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am
Commodities Copper touches 3-week peak on US rates, supply worries LONDON: Copper prices touched their highest levels in three weeks on Friday amid renewed supply concerns and after ... Published 30 Jul, 2022 03:39am