IHC issues notices to respondents in IK’s petition ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday issued notices to the respondents in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 01 Sep, 2022 07:20am
IK says donations via telethon exceeded $2m in 24 hours ISLAMABAD: Days after collecting Rs500 billion through an international telethon for the rehabilitation of flood... Published 01 Sep, 2022 07:16am
Articles 62(1)(f) and 142: Law ministry asked to submit written reply about amendments ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Wednesday held a discussion over constitutional amendments related to Article... Published 01 Sep, 2022 07:13am
OGDCL distributes food packages among flood-hit people in Sindh KARACHI: In the wake of massive flash floods that have wreaked havoc across various parts of the country, the Oil ... Published 01 Sep, 2022 07:10am
Opposition urged to avoid politics of polarisation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman on Wednesday said the devastation caused by the... Published 01 Sep, 2022 07:08am
Energy Oware collaborates with Reon Energy to boost environmental sustainability KARACHI: Karachi-based supply chain tech company Oware Technologies signed an agreement with Pakistan’s leading... Published 01 Sep, 2022 07:04am
Imran’s security: Panel lambastes interior minister for skipping meeting ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday lambasted Federal Minister for Interior Rana Sanaullah for... Published 01 Sep, 2022 07:00am
Industry PCJCCI calls for transforming industrial economy into digital as per Chinese model LAHORE: Wang Zihai, the president of Pakistan-China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI), suggested to... Published 01 Sep, 2022 06:56am
President visits flood-hit areas of Nowshera PESHAWAR: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday visited the Nowshera district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province to review... Published 01 Sep, 2022 06:52am
Continuous absence from meetings: Senate body summons former chairman of PMC to next meeting ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges has summoned a former chairman of the... Published 01 Sep, 2022 06:51am
SIUT teams rush to flood-hit areas KARACHI: The Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT), the country’s known tertiary medical care... Published 01 Sep, 2022 06:48am
Thailand’s envoy informs official of donation collected for flood relief ISLAMABAD: Chakkrid Krachaiwong, the ambassador of Thailand to Pakistan, met Additional Secretary (UN/ FO... Published 01 Sep, 2022 06:45am
Taxes Non-active taxpayers: FBR urged to keep application of further tax in abeyance KARACHI: The Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has requested the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to keep the... Published 01 Sep, 2022 06:42am
Import of onions, tomatoes: FBR to issue SROs for exemption of taxes ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will issue the statutory regulatory orders (SROs) for exemption of... Published 01 Sep, 2022 06:40am
Taxes FBR: Aug collection surpasses target ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected net revenue of Rs 489 billion during ... Published 01 Sep, 2022 06:34am
A drifting economy It is quite distressful to see the nascent economic recovery ceding way to the same uncertainty and drift that... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Flood-hit KP: PM announces Rs10bn grant PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday visited the flood-hit areas of Kanju in District Swat to review... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Middle East Khomeini invited Gorbachev to embrace Islam in 1989 letter TEHRAN: Two years before the fall of the Soviet Union, its leader Mikhail Gorbachev would receive an unusual letter... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
IMF programme: Govt to conduct forensic audit of audio leaks attributed to Tarin, says Tarar ISLAMABAD: Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Wednesday said that the federal government has decided to conduct a... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Money & Banking Complaints about flood donations misleading, say banks KARACHI: A few complaints have been circulating on social media platforms regarding non-acceptance of donations from... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
264 people killed in flood-related incidents in KP: PDMA PESHAWAR: At least 264 people, including 36 women and 106 children, were killed in rain- and flood-related incidents... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Elephant in the courtroom The devastation from the floods has taken the shine off the resumption of the IMF (International Monetary Fund)... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
SEZs – investments for future My experience with the Board of Investment (BoI) allowed me a deeper insight into not only the workings of the... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
US Treasury traders switch strategies as liquidity problems worsen Investors in the $23 trillion US Treasury market are slicing up orders and switching to more easily traded issues,... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Flood-stricken people: AKU’s mobile healthcare units providing relief KARACHI: The Aga Khan University’s (AKU) mobile unit was the first healthcare team to reach the flood-affected... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
NHA completes 33 projects but at increased costs ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) has completed 33 projects at increased cost, which was almost 13... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
KP govt urged to impose ban on novel tobacco products PESHAWAR: Members of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have widely hailed the federal government for increasing tax... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Army postpones Defence Day ceremony RAWALPINDI: Pak Army on Wednesday postponed the central ceremony to be held at GHQ to commemorate Defence and ... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Grant of phytosanitary certificates at Torkham border: PSW and DPP roll out e-processing, issuance system ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) in collaboration with the Department of Plant Protection (DPP) successfully... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
NA panel to propose wheat support price of Rs3,000/40kg ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce has decided to recommend Rs3,000/40-kg as Minimum... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Flood assistance: World community has pledged $58.141m so far ISLAMABAD: The international community has so far pledged $58.141 million in assistance to Pakistan to deal with the... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The word ‘maturity’ has different meanings “Maturity is required and…” “Who are you referring to?” “Does it matter — I mean shouldn’t we all... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Flood-hit areas: PM seeks report from PD on restoration of power system ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sought a report from the Power Division as to what was done for the... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
India, PTI tried to stop revival of IMF programme: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Wednesday said that India and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
World Bank delegation meets P&D Board Chairman LAHORE: World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine called on Chairman of Planning & Development Board Abdullah... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Police athletes: Punjab IGP pledges to provide better opportunities LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General Police (IGP), Faisal Shahkar has said that athletes who have made the name of the... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Problems faced by people of Chiniot highlighted in Punjab Assembly LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday passed The University of Kamalia Bill 2022 by majority vote. Parliamentary... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Food items: DCs directed to take steps for controlling prices LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal has directed all the deputy commissioners to take concrete steps to... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rehabilitation of flood victims: Punjab CM announces plan for giving soft loans LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has announced giving soft loans for rehabilitation of flood... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
PFA imposes EPO on marriage hall LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Wednesday stopped the functioning of a marriage hall over violations ... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Southern parts of country may witness another monsoon spell: PMD LAHORE: Southern parts of the country may witness another monsoon spell ahead which would bring more rains, though... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
LCCI inks MoUs with Hameed Latif Medical Centre and UCP Business School LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry on Wednesday inked two important Memorandums of Understanding... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Sujawal, Khairpur: SITE body sends relief goods to flood survivors KARACHI: The SITE Association of Industry, Karachi, has dispatched goods to Sujawal and Khairpur in the first phase... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
South Asia India to commission first home-built carrier NEW DELHI: India will formally commission its first home-built aircraft carrier on Friday, the culmination of 17... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Trudeau to probe allegation Canada spy helped smuggle UK teens OTTAWA: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau pledged Wednesday to “follow up” on allegations that a spy working for... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Europe Germany says it will expand military presence in Indo-Pacific BERLIN: Germany will expand its military presence in the Indo-Pacific by sending more warships and joining drills... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (August 31, 2022) and the forecast for Thursday (September 01, 2022)... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
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 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates Stocks snap losing streak KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday opened in negative zone due to political noise, however fresh buying ... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Energy OGRA reduces prices of LPG cylinders ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has notified on Wednesday reduction of LPG domestic 11.8kg ... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Energy US natgas futures slip NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slipped on Wednesday but were on course for a second consecutive monthly rise,... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Energy Gasoil margins climb on weaker crude prices SINGAPORE: Asia’s refining margins for gasoil with 10 ppm sulphur content snapped a three-session losing streak on... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Energy VLSFO cash premium tumbles SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premium for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) has tumbled more than 90% compared to the... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 95,716 tonnes of cargo comprising 87,318 tonnes of import cargo and 8,398... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Energy Asia’s refining profit margin for gasoline flips NEW DELHI: Asia’s refining profit margin for gasoline flipped to a discount on Wednesday amid the darkening fuel... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Energy Oil prices slump again, hit by demand concerns NEW YORK: Oil prices extended their slide on Wednesday, led lower by worries that the global economy would slow... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Stocks FTSE 100 logs worst day in seven weeks as recession worries mount LONDON: UK’s FTSE 100 logged its worst daily performance in seven weeks on Wednesday as warnings of even higher... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Stocks Japanese shares track Wall Street lower but post second monthly gain TOKYO: Japanese shares posted their second straight monthly gain on Wednesday, even as benchmark indexes closed ... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Stocks Shanghai stocks fall SHANGHAI: Shanghai stocks fell on Wednesday as some big cities tightened COVID-19 curbs to combat fresh outbreaks,... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Stocks Wall Street slumps for 4th straight session on Fed outlook NEW YORK: US stocks were lower for a fourth straight session on Wednesday and were poised for their weakest August... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (August 31, 2022)... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (August 31, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (August 31, 2022).... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (August 31, 2022). ========================s Open ... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (August 31, 2022).... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (August 31, 2022).... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
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 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (August 31, 2022).... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (August 31, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 31, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 31, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 31, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 31, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 31, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 31, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 31, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 31, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 31, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 31, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (August 31, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (August 31, 2022).... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
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 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (August... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am
Bilawal brings wrecked Sindh into global focus Representatives of donor agencies, diplomats briefed about losses Updated 01 Sep, 2022 01:30pm
POL products’ prices increased ISLAMABAD: Federal government Wednesday announced up to Rs 10.92 per litre increase in the prices of petroleum... Updated 01 Sep, 2022 09:26am
Pakistan urged to open up India route to flood aid SHIKARPUR: Global aid has started arriving in Pakistan as the scale of flood devastation unfolds, with planes... Updated 01 Sep, 2022 09:31am
Cash for flood-hit areas, BISP obligation: Ministry of poverty alleviation looks to ECC ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety has sought approval of funds from the ECC of the... Updated 01 Sep, 2022 09:27am
$1.16bn IMF tranche received KARACHI: Pakistan on Wednesday night received much awaited foreign inflows amounted to $1.16 billion from... Updated 01 Sep, 2022 09:32am
Foreign funded projects: More funds will be sought from donors: Aisha ISLAMABAD: The government will seek additional funds from donors for the Foreign Funded Projects (FFPs) which... Updated 01 Sep, 2022 09:32am
‘Justice must be seen to be done’: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday said “justice must be seen to... Updated 01 Sep, 2022 10:18am
Imran Khan given another chance to file reply ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, expressed disappointment over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Updated 01 Sep, 2022 09:25am
Piqued by allegation, Tarin says no treason committed by him ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Shaukat Tarin on Wednesday rejected the allegations of treason... Updated 01 Sep, 2022 09:25am
Power supply to 5 zero-rated sectors: MoF gets PM’s nod to revisit Cabinet decision ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has reportedly got Prime Minister’s nod to revisit Cabinet decision on supply of... Updated 01 Sep, 2022 11:48am
Cut in newspapers supply to govt depts: Miftah, APAFF team discuss decision ISLAMABAD: A delegation of All Pakistan Akhbar Farosh Federation (APAFF) held a meeting with Federal Minister for... Published 01 Sep, 2022 05:50am