South Asia Sri Lanka arrests protest leader Joseph Stalin COLOMBO: A top Sri Lankan trade union leader in the forefront of protests which led to the ousting of Gotabaya... Published 04 Aug, 2022 08:19am
South Asia Second Bangladesh protester dies in power protests DHAKA: A student leader from Bangladesh’s main opposition party died on Wednesday, three days after he was shot... Published 04 Aug, 2022 08:19am
GCWUF, Fluorescent organisation sign MoU FAISALABAD: Government College Women University Faisalabad is keen to provide all primary health facilities to its... Published 04 Aug, 2022 08:19am
I&EE, PEC organise seminar ISLAMABAD: The Innovation and Entrepreneurship Committee (I&EE), Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) organised a... Published 04 Aug, 2022 08:19am
Standard Chartered Bank introduces ‘Braille-Inclusive' Forms KARACHI: Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan Limited (SCBPL) has recently pioneered special Braille Inclusive Banking... Updated 05 Aug, 2022 06:08pm
Pakistan improves its rate of routine childhood immunization LAHORE: The latest WUENIC estimates of national immunisation coverage reveals that Pakistan improved its national... Published 04 Aug, 2022 08:19am
CIRCLE and L’oréal celebrate digital literacy programme graduates KARACHI: The women-led not-for-profit tech startup CIRCLE, in collaboration with L’Oréal under its L’Oréal ... Published 04 Aug, 2022 08:19am
Asia New tensions explode over Karabakh, 3 soldiers killed BAKU: New tensions erupted over Nagorno-Karabakh on Wednesday as three soldiers were killed and Azerbaijan said it... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:37am
Scientists revive cells and organs in dead pigs PARIS: Scientists announced Wednesday they have restored blood flow and cell function throughout the bodies of pigs... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:37am
South Asia Sri Lanka faces ‘great danger’ as crisis drags COLOMBO: Sri Lanka faces a “great danger” with fuel shortages sparked by its unprecedented economic crisis set ... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:37am
Europe Greek intelligence service admits spying on journalist ATHENS: The head of Greek intelligence told a parliamentary committee his agency had spied on a journalist, two... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:37am
USA Zawahiri killing: US travellers warned of increased violence risk WASHINGTON: The US State Department Tuesday warned Americans traveling abroad they face an increased risk of ... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:37am
Money & Banking IMF ready to help Bangladesh face ongoing crisis WASHINGTON: The IMF said Wednesday it is prepared to help Bangladesh with an aid program to face the current ... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:37am
Iran, US negotiators to travel to Vienna for nuclear pact talks DUBAI: Top Iranian and US officials will resume talks in Vienna this week on reviving the 2015 nuclear pact,... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:25am
US sanctions Putin ‘girlfriend,’ other oligarchs WASHINGTON: The United States blacklisted Russian President Vladimir Putin’s purported girlfriend and the tycoon... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:25am
Money & Banking Possible for US, EU to avoid recession: Fed official WASHINGTON: The United States and the European Union can avoid recession and achieve a soft landing by bringing... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:25am
Industry India expects $8-$9bn in trade with Russia and Sri Lanka in two months NEW DELHI: India expects bilateral trade worth $8-9 billion with Russia and Sri Lanka in the next two months after ... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:25am
Russia’s space agency to launch Iranian satellite into orbit MOSCOW: Russia will launch a satellite on behalf of Iran into space on Aug. 9, the Roscosmos space agency said on... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:25am
Scott J Miller’s Master Mentors volume featuring BoP president launched LAHORE: The second iteration of “Master Mentors: 30 Transformative Insights from our Greatest Minds” by... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:05am
Martyrs of helicopter crash: KP businessmen hold condolence reference PESHAWAR: Business community of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have demanded from the federal government to announce the... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:05am
No plan to roll back financial, administrative powers of AJK govt: Kaira MIRPUR (AJK): Adviser to Prime Minister of Pakistan on Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs Qamar Zaman Kaira said ... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:05am
Stocks PSX holidays KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Limited will remain closed on Monday and Tuesday (Aug 08 & 09, 2022) on account... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:05am
Metro Pakistan, Indus Hospital join hands for health initiatives KARACHI: METRO, the leading international wholesale company, has joined hands with Indus Hospitals and Health ... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:05am
Digital census: Key stakeholders directed to prepare draft summary ISLAMABAD: After the successful completion of the country’s first pilot digital census on Wednesday, Federal... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:05am
Swati to examine, formulate report on ICT Trust (Amendment) Bill, 2020 ISLAMABAD: Senate Select committee on Wednesday, unanimously, elected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Azam... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:05am
Squads for Netherlands ODIs, T20 Asia Cup announced LAHORE: Pakistan on Wednesday announced its 16-player squad for the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup Super League... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:05am
Industry Businessmen, women chambers urged to launch CSR projects ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called upon the business community and Women Chambers of Commerce and ... Published 04 Aug, 2022 07:05am
Trade deficit EDITORIAL: Pakistan exports declined by 24 percent in July compared to the month before — 2.219 billion dollars... Published 04 Aug, 2022 06:44am
Ayman al-Zawahiri EDITORIAL: One of the world’s most hunted terrorists with a $25 million bounty on his head, Ayman al-Zawahiri, who... Published 04 Aug, 2022 06:44am
‘Future ain’t what it used to be’ If political and economic crises feeding off of and into each other tend to characterize the last gasps of dying... Updated 04 Aug, 2022 11:47am
Energy sector needs to innovate competitively The South Asian subcontinent is facing a massive energy crisis, which has placed regional governments on edge,... Published 04 Aug, 2022 06:25am
As wheat prices soar, the world’s consumers vote with their feet Global wheat consumption is headed for its biggest annual decline in decades as record inflation forces consumers ... Published 04 Aug, 2022 06:25am
Multan sewerage, drainage services: Japan agrees to provide new grant of $9m ISLAMABAD: The government of Japan has agreed to provide new grant assistance worth 1,236 million Japanese yen... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Ayman al-Zawahiri’s killing: FO rejects reports claiming Pak airspace used for US strike ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rejected media reports that claimed the country’s airspace was used by a US drone to... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
ECP verdict shows IK’s narrative on corruption is false, says Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that the... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Govt, allies want swift action against PTI, its leadership, says Fazl ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PMD) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday said that all the parties in... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
28 Afghan professors attend capacity building course at NUST ISLAMABAD: A group of 28 professors from different universities of Afghanistan attended a two-week capacity building... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
PMD withholds flood warning LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) withheld flood warning after carrying out technical evaluation... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Frozen desserts presented as dairy ice cream: CCP asks companies to refrain from deceptive advertising ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has warned companies to refrain from confusing the public by... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
UNICEF official meets Punjab ombudsman LAHORE: UNICEF’s Chief of Child Protection Programme Ms Daniela Luciani called on Ombudsman Punjab Maj Azam ... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Non-compliance of directions: Dastgir orders disciplinary proceedings against AEDB director ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan has ordered disciplinary proceedings against Director (Wind/... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
‘Police Martyrs Day’ today LAHORE: Like other parts of the country, the “Police Martyrs Day” will be observed on Thursday in the provincial... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
NTDC initiates ERP implementation for efficient operations LAHORE: The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has initiated implementation of Enterprise Resource... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
ECP verdict: Imran should have resigned by now from PTI chairmanship, says Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday said the government... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Excluding the disabled from work: ILO puts economic losses at 3-7pc of global GDP KARACHI: The International Labour Organisation (ILO) estimates that the economic losses incurred through excluding... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
KU declares MA 2019-2020 results KARACHI: The University of Karachi on Wednesday declared the results of MA (Previous) Regular Annual Examination... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Rooh Afza’s unique journey: Gallery-cum-museum established by Hamdard KARACHI: A special historical gallery-cum-museum has been set up at Hamdard Matab Arambagh, dedicated to Rooh... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
EFP chief offers condolences over chopper crash KARACHI: The helicopter crash incident occurred on August 2, 2022, involving six army personnel has deeply saddened... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
SHC reprimands anti-corruption officials in Haleem Adil case KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has reprimanded anti-corruption establishment officials in the land grabbing case... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Sir Syed engineering varsity gets Brand of the Year Award KARACHI: The Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) received the Brand of the Year Award at a... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
VC, deans, principals discuss transfer of SU’s affiliated colleges HYDERABAD: An important meeting of the deans, administrative officers and principals of the affiliated colleges of... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Two policemen martyred in grenade explosion KARACHI: Two policemen were martyred in a grenade explosion inside the police headquarters in the port city’s... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Ufone 4G acknowleged as superior services provider by Opensignal ISLAMABAD: Pakistani telecom company, Ufone 4G has been recognised as the superior 4G services provider in Pakistan... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
PTCL launches Smart Solutions powered by Huawei ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited, the largest telecom services provider in Pakistan launched... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (August 03, 2022) and the forecast for Thursday (August 04, 2022)... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Fawad claims ECP changed verdict on law minister’s request ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday called out the coalition government for... Updated 04 Aug, 2022 10:19am
PM orders 24/7 monitoring of Balochistan flood-hit areas ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif ordered round-the-clock monitoring of rescue, relief, and rehabilitation... Updated 04 Aug, 2022 10:22am
Asif Ghafoor made corps commander Quetta KARACHI: Former director-general of the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Lieutenant General Asif Ghafoor has... Updated 04 Aug, 2022 10:24am
Prohibited funding case: ‘Action against PTI according to Constitution & law’ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique said the government would act according to the... Updated 04 Aug, 2022 10:30am
Hateful statements against institutions: SC to hear petition for restraining IK, others today ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will hear a petition to restrain the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
MPs call on institutions not to interfere in each other’s affairs ISLAMABAD: The lawmakers in the National Assembly were unanimous in demanding that institutions should not ... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
FIA issues ‘Red Book 2021’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued its Red Book 2021 containing the names of 1,331... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Chopper crash: Funeral prayers of army officers, soldier offered ISLAMABAD: The funeral prayers of Pakistan Army officers and soldier martyred in a helicopter crash during the flood... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
COAS visits families of martyred army officers RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Wednesday visited the families of army officers... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Ashura holiday announced ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday announced two-day public holiday across the country on 9th and 10th ... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Detection of poliovirus in sewage samples alarming: PMA KARACHI: An emergent meeting of Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) was held on Wednesday at PMA House, Karachi, to... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
ECP ruling leaves positive impact on economy: Tarar LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Attaullah Tarar said on Wednesday that the ECP’s decision on... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Prohibited funding case: ECP rejects claims it issued 2 verdicts in haste ISLAMABAD: Faced with enormous criticism from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and public circles over alleged... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Bilawal reaches Phnom Penh ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari reached Phnom Penh on Wednesday to lead Pakistan’s delegation ... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Was it diarrhoea or constipation? “I suffered a serious issue with my tummy yesterday?” “Well go to the doctor? What was it? Diarrhoea or its... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Stocks European shares rise as upbeat earnings offset gloomy data PARIS: European shares rose on Wednesday as a slate of upbeat earnings from companies including Infineon , AXA and... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Stocks Most Gulf markets close lower amid US-China tensions DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday amid US-China tensions over House Speaker Nancy... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Stocks China stocks extend losses as cautious investors monitor Sino-US relations SHANGHAI: Mainland China shares extended losses on Wednesday after falling sharply in the previous session, as... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Stocks FTSE 100 rises on Avast boost, banks up ahead of BoE meeting LONDON: Britain’s main stock indexes closed higher on Wednesday as Avast surged after it won regulatory approval... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Stocks Wall Street rises on tech, earnings boost as recession fears ease NEW YORK: Wall Street’s major indexes surged on Wednesday, with gains in big technology companies lifting the... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Stocks Sri Lankan shares close higher on hopes of IMF bailout talks COLOMBO: Sri Lankan shares rose for a fifth straight session on Wednesday to close at a fresh eight-week high, as ... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei rises as investors pick up firms with positive earnings TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei index ended higher on Wednesday, rebounding from the previous session’s losses, as... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
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 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 03, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
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Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 03, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 03, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 03, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 03, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (August 03, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Rates PSX stages smart rally KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a bull-run after clarity over the IMF program resumption that... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Energy Engro Eximp, Excelerate Energy sign MoU to develop private RLNG sector KARACHI: Engro Eximp FZE, a subsidiary of Engro Corporation, announced today that it has entered into a Memorandum ... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Energy German gas import costs surge 160 pc as imports drop 23pc FRANKFURT: German natural gas import costs rose by 160% in the first five months of 2022 from a year earlier, even... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Commodities Copper drops on China tensions, prospect of more interest rate hikes LONDON: Copper prices eased on Wednesday as worries about tensions between the United States and top metals consumer... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Energy Oil falls 4pc, pressured by surprise US crude, gasoline build HOUSTON: Oil prices slid about 4% on Wednesday, with losses accelerating after US data showed crude and gasoline... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures rise on weaker yen, firm Shanghai market SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures snapped a three-session losing streak on Wednesday, tracking gains in Shanghai... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Commodities Palm ends two-session decline; changes in Indonesia export tax cap gains KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures edged higher on Wednesday after two straight sessions of sharp losses,... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Energy UK prices mostly rise on undersupply, Dutch prices mixed LONDON: British gas prices mostly rose on Wednesday morning, due to low wind power and maintenance at UK gas... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Commodities EU wheat eases with Chicago as Ukraine, exports assessed PARIS: Euronext wheat prices fell on Wednesday in step with Chicago futures as progress in resuming maritime grain... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Commodities Arabica coffee prices climb, raw sugar also up LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE rose sharply on Wednesday, supported partly by concern over by weaker than... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am
Commodities Gold rebounds as US-China tensions boost safe-haven appeal LONDON: Gold prices advanced on Wednesday as the dollar fell and US-China tensions rose, although firmer US Treasury... Published 04 Aug, 2022 05:43am