‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) 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 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 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 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 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 MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful 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 TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance 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 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 EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... 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
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (August 22,... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,436.7431... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,002.7304... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (August 22, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (August 22, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (August 22, 2022).... Published 23 Aug, 2022 05:56am