Interior minister leaves for Saudi Arabia ISLAMABAD: Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah along with his family on Thursday departed for Saudi Arabia on... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
High flood likely in Chenab LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has issued medium to high-level flood alert in River Chenab as... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Wife of Gill’s driver among two held for ‘rioting’ ISLAMABAD: The capital police, on Thursday, arrested the wife of the driver of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Negative propaganda campaign: Joint inquiry body submits initial report to ministry ISLAMABAD: The joint inquiry committee constituted to probe the issue of the negative propaganda campaign on social... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Efforts to create rift between Imran, army absurd: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday declared what he called the ruling... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Three kidnapped boys found murdered in Multan MULTAN: Three children, who had been abducted a day ago within the jurisdiction of Makhdoom Rasheed police in ... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Babar Azam retains top spot in T20I rankings LAHORE: Pakistan’s all-format skipper, Babar Azam, has retained his top spot in the latest ICC T-20I ranking.... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Lesco resumes load-shedding after 10th Muharram LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has resumed load shedding after 10th of Muharram as the demand ... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
PU institute holds conference: Promoting higher education need of the hour: PHEC chief LAHORE: Punjab Higher Education Commission (PHEC) Chairman Professor Dr Shahid Munir has said that promoting higher... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Punjab CM announces setting up of SEZs LAHORE: Announcing a plan to establish state-of-the-art Special Economic Zones (SEZs) in the province, Chief ... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Brazil farmers bet on environmentally friendly cotton The road through Cristalina, Brazil is in the middle of the tropics, but the fields on either side look like they ... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Bilawal calls for ‘common approaches’ to tackle old, emerging challenges ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday called for developing common approaches to address... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
PTI govt has failed to ensure rule of law in KP: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon Thursday demanded of Pakistan Tehreek Insaf to immediately... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Sindh Excise Dept collects over Rs8,912m in July KARACHI: Sindh Excise Department has collected over Rs8,912 million in the first month of the current financial ... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
FPCCI election: UBG to nominate candidates soon KARACHI: President of United Business Group (UBG) Zubair Tufail has said that the stage of nomination of candidates... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
US envoy visits mausoleum, pays tribute to Quaid-e-Azam KARACHI: US Ambassador Donald Blome visited the mausoleum of Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah and paid his respect ... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Futsal competition marks 77th Independence Day of Indonesia KARACHI: In order to commemorate the 77th of Independence Day of the Republic of Indonesia, on August 7, 2022, the... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Arctic warming four times faster than rest of Earth: study PARIS: The Arctic has warmed nearly four times faster than the rest of the planet over the last 40 years, according... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
‘Hero’ Lebanon hostage-taker turns self in after bank drama BEIRUT: Bystanders hailed as a hero an armed customer who held bank staff hostage for hours Thursday in Lebanon... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (August 11, 2022) and the forecast for Friday (August 12, 2022)... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Stocks PSX witnesses drawdown KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday closed on a negative note due to selling in various sectors as investors... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The poem written by Elizabeth Browning “So what is the difference?” “Between?” “Between Nawaz Sharif’s mujhe kyon nikala (why was I kicked... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Energy Gasoil margins rise SINGAPORE: Asia’s refining margins for 10 ppm gasoil rose on Thursday, amid a muted trading window, after stocks ... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates Port Qasim activity KARACHI: Five ships namely, MSC Houston, EM Astoria, IVS Atsugi, T Risha and Hafnia Shinano carrying Containers,... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Energy Gasoline margin rises NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline crack jumped for a third straight session after US inventories dropped in a bullish... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Energy VLSFO cash differential slightly up SINGAPORE: Residual stock levels at Singapore fell to their lowest in more than three years, latest data showed on... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Energy US natgas up ahead of storage report as output declines NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose about 2% to a two-week high on Thursday with daily output on track to decline... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (August 10, 2022).... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Cotton & Textile Official spot rate picks up Rs500 amid modest trading activity LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Thursday increased the spot rate by Rs 500 per... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Energy Oil rises as IEA hikes 2022 demand growth forecast NEW YORK: Oil prices rose more than $2 on Thursday after the International Energy Agency raised its oil demand ... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Stocks European shares tick higher; Aegon shines on forecast raise PARIS: European shares edged higher on Thursday after a strong rally in the previous session on signs of US ... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Stocks China stocks see best day in 3 months SHANGHAI: China’s blue-chip stock index closed higher on Thursday, posting its biggest jump in more than 3 months,... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Stocks FTSE 100 ends down as GSK slumps LONDON: Britain’s main stock indexes closed lower on Thursday, with the blue-chip FTSE 100 hit by a slump in... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq retreat despite signs of slowing inflation NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq retreated on Thursday despite fresh evidence of inflation cooling further on ... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Pakistan at 75 Rule of law, transparency, accountability and fair treatment to all citizens are considered as the fundamental... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Need for fresh SDR allocation Last August, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued enhanced special drawing rights (SDRs) allocation to the... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (August 11, 2022)... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (August 11, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (August 11, 2022).... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (August 11, 2022). ======================== Open Bid... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (August 11, 2022).... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (August 11, 2022).... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
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 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (August 11, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
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 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (August 11, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (August 11, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 11, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 11, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (August 11, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,421.8472... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 11, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 11, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 11, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 11, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 11, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (August 11, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (August 11, 2022).... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
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 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (August... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
CASA-1000: NTDC seeks $35m financing Original cost of project was $185 million, of which $92.66 million has already been disbursed Updated 12 Aug, 2022 08:57am
Rs50bn loan from consortium of banks: ECC decides to issue letter of comfort to PSO Financing sought on urgent basis to fulfil international, domestic payment obligations Updated 12 Aug, 2022 09:09am
Purchase of coal: CPHGC seeks Rs167bn from govt Govt turns to South African coal as supply from Afghanistan is considerably less than agreed quantity Updated 12 Aug, 2022 09:15am
FCA mechanism: KE’s tariff for June hiked by Rs11.10/unit Power utility had sought Rs11.389 per unit hike to recover Rs22.254 billion from consumers Updated 12 Aug, 2022 09:20am
Debt servicing: Forex reserves fall by over $2bn in 5 weeks Total liquid foreign exchange reserves plunge to $13.56 billion Updated 12 Aug, 2022 10:31am
Japanese meet PM, say mulling investing $1bn Amount to be poured in various sectors of Pakistan's economy Updated 12 Aug, 2022 12:12pm
PM for sustained high-level exchanges with EU Tells ambassador Pakistan attached great importance to its relations with the EU Updated 12 Aug, 2022 10:18am
Oil demand rises as gas prices surge: IEA Prices of natural gas and electricity have jumped to new records Updated 12 Aug, 2022 10:18am
South Asia 3 soldiers killed, 2 fighters martyred in Indian army base attack Area around post was cordoned off as security forces conducted searches Updated 12 Aug, 2022 10:20am
Swat, Miramshah and Mir Ali areas: PM forms 16-member Jirga to deal with law and order challenge Locals are currently staging sit-in protest against increased incidents of target killings, militant activities Updated 12 Aug, 2022 10:20am
USF and Ignite: Telecom operators seek suspension of their contribution for two years Proposal aimed at partially mitigating digital emergency triggered by exponential increase in cost of doing business Updated 12 Aug, 2022 09:41am
Import of petroleum products: PSO receives Rs62bn for confirmation of LCs Issue pertaining to confirmation of LCs by local, international banks was resolved few weeks ago Updated 12 Aug, 2022 10:47am
Revised tax regime for traders: Promulgation of Ordinance put off till next month Sources say ordinance will be promulgated around September 1, 2022 Updated 12 Aug, 2022 10:30am
Pakistan, Turkiye to sign PTA today Agreement will be followed by deeper market access in services and investment Updated 12 Aug, 2022 10:28am
Clearance of import shipments at Karachi Port: Computer industry concerned at inordinate delay ISLAMABAD: The computer industry has expressed serious concern over the delay in clearance of imported shipment of ... Updated 12 Aug, 2022 10:40am
IK says will show ‘true freedom’ on 13th PTI will hold rally on eve of independence day Updated 12 Aug, 2022 10:51am
China defends decision to delay bid to sanction Azhar UNITED NATIONS: China on Thursday defended its decision to delay a proposal by the United States and India at the UN... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
South Asia Top Taliban cleric killed in Kabul suicide blast KABUL: A senior Taliban cleric known for his fiery speeches against the Islamic State (IS) was killed Thursday at ... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Iran rejects US claim of plot to kill ex-official Bolton TEHRAN: Iran dismissed as “fiction” Thursday US allegations it had plotted to kill former White House national... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 19.335... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Commodities India rice export rates slip on lack of demand DHAKA/MUMBAI/BANGKOK/HANOI: India’s rice export rates dipped this week on lower demand, while domestic prices in... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Commodities Vietnam coffee prices up; Indonesian market stable HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Domestic coffee prices in Vietnam inched up this week on global cues, weaker local currencies... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Commodities Iron ore futures rise as China restocking demand lifts spot prices MANILA: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures advanced on Thursday, as restocking demand underpinned spot prices in... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Commodities Palm rises on firmer rivals JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed on Thursday, supported by a bullish run in rival oils and data that... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Commodities Gold inches lower on rate hike expectations by Federal Reserve NEW YORK: Gold prices edged lower on Thursday, weighed down by prospects of more rate hikes by the US Federal ... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Commodities Copper rises to 6-week high on US rate hike optimism LONDON: Copper prices hit a six-week high on Thursday as bets the US Federal Reserve will ease the pace of interest... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Commodities Chicago grains firm on yield uncertainty ahead of USDA report CHICAGO: Chicago wheat and soybean futures rose higher on Thursday as a weaker US dollar lent support to... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Money & Banking Mortgage finance market: $3.8bn additional loan volume can be created, says World Bank Group ISLAMABAD: An additional loan volume of $3.8 billion can be created in the mortgage finance market by existing and... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Industry Pak auto industry among main beneficiaries of CPEC: PCJCCI chief LAHORE: “Automobile industry is an integral part for the development of highways, roads and infrastructure and it... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Money & Banking Dollar extends declines as traders pull back rate hike bets NEW YORK: The dollar extended its losses against other major currencies on Thursday, a day after a report showed US... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
Inflation and policy rate EDITORIAL: Murtaza Syed, Acting Governor State Bank of Pakistan, in an interview with a local media outlet, conceded... Updated 12 Aug, 2022 06:05am
Buckling under blackmail EDITORIAL: Two is a trend, indeed, and since the traders lobby has now repulsed three attempts in about eight years... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
One who threw javelin beyond the last line EDITORIAL: As flooding paralysed life in many parts of Pakistan and vicious politicking darkened the sky over the... Published 12 Aug, 2022 05:44am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points