‘Sedition case’: Physical remand of Gill extended for two days ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday extended the physical remand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s leader and... Published 23 Aug, 2022 06:55am
PPP leader granted pre-arrest bail in corruption scam ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court granted pre-arrest bail to Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Aijaz Hussain Jakhrani ... Published 23 Aug, 2022 06:55am
Economic challenges: Minister underscores need for structural reforms of lasting nature ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance, Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha Monday called for undertaking structural reform to ... Published 23 Aug, 2022 06:51am
Taxes Tobacco farmers urge govt to withdraw advance tax ISLAMABAD: Tobacco farmers on Monday urged the government to withdraw Rs 390 per kilogram advance tax on the tobacco... Published 23 Aug, 2022 06:48am
Immediate relief in cash form being extended to people affected by floods: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday said that Prime Minister Relief Fund worth Rs5... Published 23 Aug, 2022 06:45am
Industry REITs: SECP for revamping regulatory framework ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Monday published a concept paper titled... Published 23 Aug, 2022 06:44am
First Palestinians to fly from Israel’s Negev desert airport arrive in Cyprus LARNACA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, (Cyprus): A group of Palestinians from the occupied West Bank flew abroad from an... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Industry Aptma elections a clean sweep for Gohar Ejaz Group LAHORE: Dr Gohar Ejaz Group has swept All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (Aptma) Annual Elections of 2022-23 for... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
PTI workers mount vigil outside Imran’s residence in Banigala ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers continued thronging Banigala residence of their party chairman... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Companies Systems Limited makes history LAHORE: Achievements continue to fall into Systems’ lap as it proudly announces its Forbes Best Under A Billion... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
HRCP urges govt to prioritise human life over politics LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed grave concern at the loss of life and... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Timely completion of projects top priority, says Wapda chairman LAHORE: Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Chairman Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (r) has said that his... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Anti-polio campaign begins in Lahore LAHORE: The Lahore police have placed the services of more than 1,200 officers at the disposal of the city district... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The proverbial plot thickens “So the plot thickens.” “Indeed — The Khan has got Khanzadehs now resident at the entrance to the Bani Gala... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Industry Foreign diplomats visit FPCCI, LCCI offices LAHORE: A delegation of diplomats of Philippine stationed in Islamabad visited the Federation of Pakistan Chambers ... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Energy Asia’s gasoline NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline crack continued to climb on Monday after crude oil benchmarks weakened, although gains... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Energy Asia fuel oil SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premium for 380-cst high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) fell for a third consecutive session on... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Commodities Iron ore rebounds MANILA: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures rose on Monday, after China cut benchmark lending rates to support its... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 15.822 ... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 244,949 tonnes of cargo comprising 177,171 tonnes of import cargo and 67,778... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (August 22, 2022).... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Buyers conspicuous by their absence due to high prices LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Monday increased the spot rate by Rs ... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Commodities Uncertain demand prospects undermine copper prices LONDON: Copper prices slipped on Monday as worries about demand dominated sentiment, though sliding inventories... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Energy Oil falls 2pc on fears a slowing economy may dent fuel demand HOUSTON: Oil prices fell 2% in volatile trading on Monday, ending a three-day streak of gains, on fears that... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Commodities EU 2022/23 soft wheat exports at 3.75MT PARIS: Soft wheat exports from the European Union so far in the 2022/23 season that began on July 1 had reached 3.75... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Money & Banking Indian rupee at 4-week low MUMBAI: The Indian rupee hit a four-week low on Monday as the dollar continued its rally on the US Federal... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Money & Banking Sterling falls to its lowest since mid-July LONDON: Sterling fell to its lowest since mid-July against the dollar on Monday as surging energy costs and a summer... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Money & Banking Dollar higher on risk aversion; euro revisits parity NEW YORK: The US dollar rose across the board on Monday, briefly driving the euro back below parity, as investors... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Stocks Nasdaq slumps more than 2pc on fears of aggressive Fed NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes tumbled on Monday in a dour start to the week as investors worried about... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Imran Khan’s political future The noose of political annihilation appears to be tightening around the neck of Imran Khan and his Pakistan... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Talent wars – the 21st century The 21st century, into its 3rd decade, is being characterized by the ‘talent wars’, perhaps eclipsing the... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
The belligerence of Sensitive Price Index EDITORIAL: The year on year Sensitive Price Index (SPI) for the week ending 18 August 2022 rose to 42.31 percent ... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Money & Banking InfraZamin, HBL facilitate Multinet for greater digital reach KARACHI: InfraZamin Pakistan’s partial credit risk guarantee cover of Rs 1,575 million ($7.6 million) on the... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
SSWMB to start work today: Sindh govt being ridiculed due to incompetence of local bodies: minister HYDERABAD: Sindh Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit and Focal Person for Rain Emergency in... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Huawei director sheds light on fast-paced digital transformation LAHORE: Addressing carriers in the industry and advising them on how to adapt to the fast-paced digital... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Industry PBF elects its office-bearers for three years KARACHI: Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) elected the office-bearers for the period of three years as Mian M Usman... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rehabilitation of flood victims: LCCI assures Lasbela DC of continued support KARACHI: An urgent meeting of Lasbela Development Committee (LDC) was held on Monday at the office of Lasbela ... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Capt Usman made CDA Chairman ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday appointed Captain Muhammad Usman (retd) chairman CDA who recently assumed the... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Hasnain replaces Shaheen Afridi in Asia Cup LAHORE: Pacer Mohammad Hasnain will replace Shaheen Shah Afridi in the Pakistan squad for the ACC T20 Asia Cup, ... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (August 22, 2022) and the forecast for Tuesday (August 23, 2022).... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
PM to leave for Qatar today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will pay a two-day official visit to Qatar from Tuesday [23-24 August] on... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
More rain forecast across Sindh KARACHI: Pakistan Meteorological department on Monday predicted heavy rains in Karachi, Hyderabad, Thatta, Badin,... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The proverbial plot thickens “So the plot thickens.” “Indeed — The Khan has got Khanzadehs now resident at the entrance to the Bani Gala... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Govt wants digital census done before next polls ISLAMABAD: Federal government wants to complete the process for the digital census in the country before holding of... Updated 23 Aug, 2022 06:29am
PCB confirms details of England’s Test tour LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Monday confirmed details of England’s tour of Pakistan for three Tests,... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Energy US natgas futures jump NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped by more than 5% on Monday to within touching distance of the key $10 per... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Commodities Tokyo rubber higher SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures inched higher on Monday, supported by gains in the Shanghai market and a weaker... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Commodities Gold, other precious metals slump on rallying dollar NEW YORK: Gold prices fell to near a one-month low on Monday amid sharp declines in precious metals due to a ... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Commodities Palm extends gains JAKARTA: Malaysia’s benchmark palm oil futures extended gains to a second session on Monday, helped by stronger... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Burgeoning budget deficit The information on fiscal operations in 2021-22 has just been released by the Ministry of Finance. These figures are... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Uncontrolled sexual crimes EDITORIAL: The prevalence of sexual violence against women and children in this Islamic republic is appalling, yet ... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Money & Banking NBP signs agreement to provide banking facilities to PIA employees KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have signed an agreement for... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Energy Renewable energy developers highlight concerns of RE sector KARACHI: Renewables First in collaboration with The Pakistan Renewable Energy Coalition organized a meeting of the... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Bangladesh to cut school, office hours to save power DHAKA: Bangladesh will close schools for one extra day a week and cut office timings by an hour to save power, a... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
China cuts lending benchmarks to revive faltering economy SHANGHAI: China cut its benchmark lending rate and lowered the mortgage reference by a bigger margin on Monday,... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Social media activist Farooqui arrested in Karachi ISLAMABAD: Youtuber and social media activist Jameel Farooqui has been arrested in Karachi for making false... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Criminal Law (Amendment) Bill, 2022: Senate body advises ministry to remove ambiguity ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Interior was held here on Monday with Senator Mohsin Aziz ... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
PPL extends financial support to flood victims of Balochistan KARACHI: As a leading national E&P company, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has once again stepped up at the... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Pakistan faces crisis of human resource in health sector: WHO LAHORE: The World Health Organization (WHO)’s head in Pakistan, Dr Palitha Gunarathna Mahipala, has said the... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Mother & child hospitals being set up in Punjab: minister LAHORE: Inaugurating the first training center of Punjab in Gynecology Department of Services Hospital, provincial... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Cross-border money transfers: MoneyGram, Bank Alfalah partner with Babar Azam KARACHI: MoneyGram International, Inc, a global leader in the evolution of digital P2P payments, and Bank Alfalah,... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
KP Govt declares emergency in 4 flood-hit districts PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) on Monday declared emergency in flood hit areas of... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
JI chief urges govts to pay attention on flood-hit areas LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has called for ceasefire between federal and Punjab governments,... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
IK denies having prior knowledge of Gill’s statement ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan on Monday plainly said that he had no idea about the... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Heavy machinery being used for rain water drainage: Qasim Naveed HYDERABAD: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Sindh for Investment Department and Public Private Partnership... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rehabilitation of flood affectees: Govt to hold ‘donor conference’ ISLAMABAD: The government has decided on Monday to hold a ‘Donor Conference’ for the rehabilitation of the... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Fresh monsoon spell to enter South Punjab today LAHORE: A fresh monsoon spell is set to enter the country today (Tuesday) which would continue to shower rain until... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
FFC predicts 'high flooding' in DG Khan, Balochistan and Sindh ISLAMABAD: The Federal Flood Commission on Monday predicted "very high to exceptionally high level flooding" in the... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Toshakhana case: ECP gives Imran 7 days to file reply ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), Monday, asked the counsel of Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
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 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,228.8659 Bid... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ========================... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ========================... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (August 22, 2022).... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates Stocks end in deep red KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday remained under pressure throughout the day and closed in deep red with heavy... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Energy Export-oriented sectors: Govt backs out of subsidised power decision Insiders claim that the decision has been taken to meet the conditions of International Monetary Fund (IMF) as the Fund has not supported additional funding for export-oriented industry Updated 23 Aug, 2022 09:25am
Loan resumption: IMF board to take up heavy agenda on 29th ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will consider “Pakistan - combined seventh and eighth reviews under... Updated 23 Aug, 2022 09:26am
Ordinance promulgated: Amended tax laws come into force President Dr Arif Alvi gives approval to the Ordinance on the advice of the prime minister under Article 89(1) of the Constitution Updated 23 Aug, 2022 09:53am
Inflated power bills: PM seeks report ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sought a report from the Ministry of Power regarding complaints by... Updated 23 Aug, 2022 09:25am
Policy rate kept unchanged at 15pc: MPC sees headline inflation surging to its peak in Q1 KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to maintain the policy... Updated 23 Aug, 2022 09:21am
Police raid Gill’s room in Parliament Lodges ISLAMABAD: The city police have raided incarcerated Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Chief of Staff of... Updated 23 Aug, 2022 09:19am
IK, Punjab CM take stock of situation LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Pervaiz Elahi held an important meeting with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman... Updated 23 Aug, 2022 09:22am
Woman judge: IK faces contempt proceedings ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Monday, decided to initiate contempt proceedings against former prime... Updated 23 Aug, 2022 09:17am
Asia China opens visas for students, business card holders ISLAMABAD: The Chinese Embassy on Monday announced opening up of visas for long-term Pakistani (international)... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
700MW hydropower project: LoS given fourth extension ISLAMABAD: The Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has given fourth extension in Letter of Support (LoS)... Updated 23 Aug, 2022 09:23am
PPIB MD gets another extension ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has extended term of incumbent Managing Director, Private Power & Infrastructure... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Govt not happy with Nepra’s decision on wheeling charges ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government is reportedly unhappy with the power sector regulator for giving “unfair”... Updated 23 Aug, 2022 09:19am
Parliamentary panel observes: NHA awards mega road projects to ‘selected’ companies ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Monday observed that the National Highways Authority (NHA) awarded mega road... Updated 23 Aug, 2022 09:23am
Money & Banking Hasnie assigned ‘look after charge’ of NBP president ISLAMABAD: The federal government has assigned “look after charge” of president/CEO National Bank of Pakistan... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points