Arshdeep trolled for dropping catch NEW DELHI: A torrent of online abuse hit Indian cricketer Arshdeep Singh on Monday after he dropped a catch against... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
PTI leaders’ use of govt helicopter: IHC directs authorities to provide details ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday directed the concerned authorities to provide the details of... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Sindh CM secures $92m WB assistance for flood victims KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in his meeting with the World Bank (WB) Country Director Najy... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
BoG meeting of Bahria University held: Special focus should be given to developing skills among students: CNS ISLAMABAD: Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS) Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi has said that special focus should be... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Senate panel briefed on NIE’s mega projects ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology on Monday was briefed on the mega projects... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Meeting flood challenge: PM underscores criticality of global support ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday while expressing satisfaction at the upward trajectory ... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Pakistan lodges protest with India over extrajudicial killing ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday lodged a strong protest with India over the extrajudicial killing of Tabarak Hussain, ... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
NA panel for honoraria pay to employees covering 2022-23 budget session ISLAMABAD: The Standing Committee on Government Assurances has directed that honoraria be paid to all employees of... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
IK tries to make merit system of army controversial: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Monday said that former prime minister Imran Khan... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Flood relief: PepsiCo Pakistan announces massive food assistance plan ISLAMABAD: PepsiCo Pakistan on Monday announced a nationwide ‘Millions of Meals’ programme to deliver emergency... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Abad, HCCI to jointly reconstruct collapsed houses: minister HYDERABAD: Sindh Minister for Information and Focal Person for Rain Emergency Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that Abad... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Stocks Gulf mostly muted as Emaar Properties weighs on Dubai DUBAI: Middle East stock markets ended in red on Monday trade with Dubai leading the losses, dragged down by Emaar... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Russian ex-journalist gets 22 years in prison for treason MOSCOW: A Russian court on Monday sentenced ex-journalist Ivan Safronov to 22 years in a penal colony after finding... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Europe EU signs deal with Ukraine for further 500m euros in aid BRUSSELS: The European Union signed a deal with war-torn Ukraine on Monday to release a further 500 million euros... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
China China approves world’s first inhalable Covid-19 vaccine BEIJING: Chinese drug regulators have approved the world’s first inhalable Covid-19 vaccine, made by Tianjin-based... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Bangladesh will not face a situation like Sri Lanka: Hasina NEW DELHI: Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has said her country will not face a situation like the economic... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
IK spreading hatred against army: coalition parties ISLAMABAD: The ruling coalition partners on Monday strongly condemned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Mianwali-Muzaffargarh Road: NHA accuses toll plaza contractors of overcharging ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) has warned contractors of four toll plazas on Mianwali-Muzaffargarh... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Appointment of army chief: IK only questioned authority vested in ‘corrupt coalition’: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry on Monday maintained that party chairman Imran Khan... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Minister criticises Imran for ‘attacking’ military institutions ISLAMABAD: Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday accused the former prime minister and PTI Chairman... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
IHC questions IK’s statement about armed forces ‘Should everything be put at stake for a game of thrones’ ISLAMABAD: Expressing concerns over the recent statement of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, Imran Khan,... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Sociopolitical issues discussed at Hamdard Shura event KARACHI: Distinguished writer and author Dr Hasan Manzar said, “The foundation of Pakistan is based on golden... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Rs19.84bn disbursed among 793,701 families ISLAMABAD: Financial aid of Rs25,000 per family under Flood Relief Cash Assistance through Benazir Income Support... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Flood woes: Ahsan seeks support of global community ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal, while urging the... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Aftermath of floods ‘Govt must act fast to protect businesses’ KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has said that the federal and provincial governments must act fast in... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Army officer, four troops martyred in NW IBO KARACHI: An army officer and four soldiers were martyred while four terrorists were killed during an intelligence... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A very crucial victory “A cricket win has done it again.” “Done what again? Brought joy to this hapless country!” “United the... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
NTDC restores power supply to major parts of Balochistan LAHORE: The electricity supply has been restored to major parts of Balochistan province after completion of... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Rains, floods have damaged 6pc of cotton crop: minister LAHORE: Cotton was sown over 16 percent more area in the province this year as compared to last season but the ... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Founders Group donates Rs30m to PM Flood Relief Fund LAHORE: The Founders Group raised a significant sum of Rs3 crores for the flood victims in a remarkably short ... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Narrative of good general, bad general dangerous, says JI leader LAHORE: Acting Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Liaqat Baloch has said the narrative of good general and bad general is... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Flood victims: LCCI, PDMA will build model village of 100 houses LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry will build a model village of 100 houses in collaboration with... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Right policies can protect the workers of Asia and the Pacific Most of the 2.1 billion strong workforce in Asia and the Pacific are denied access to decent jobs, healthcare and... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Achieving ‘$50bn’ textile exports in 4 years Pakistan’s textile industry is on an upward trajectory with the addition of $500 million per month through... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
FY2022-23: IMF’s BoP projections The much-awaited staff report of the IMF (International Monetary Fund) on the seventh and eighth reviews was ... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
NA speaker urges world community to take steps to tackle climate crisis ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has called on the world community to take measures to ... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Leading economists say: Govt will be unable to implement ‘harsh’ IMF conditions ISLAMABAD: The government will be unable to implement the very harsh conditions, including taxation and other... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Non-proliferation, disarmament: Pakistan fully cognisant of its obligations: Hina ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar on Monday said that Pakistan being a responsible... Updated 06 Sep, 2022 12:14pm
Defence Day today: Army postpones ceremony at GHQ LAHORE: The nation is celebrating Defence Day today, to commemorate the sacrifices of fallen heroes during the 1965... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Bestway Group donates $1m to help flood affectees KARACHI: Bestway Group, the country’s leading foreign investor, has announced financial and material support to ... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
More aid likely in a few days, says leader of US team ISLAMABAD: A US Congressional delegation on Monday reaffirmed the United States’ commitment to continue support to... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Flood-affected people in three provinces: Punjab CM vows support LAHORE: The Punjab government stands with the flood-affected population of Balochistan, Sindh and KPK provinces and... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 171,487 tonnes of cargo comprising 102,766 tonnes of import cargo and 68,721... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Stocks German DAX slides more than 2pc after Russian gas shutdown FRANKFURT: The Germany’s DAX slid more than 2% to lead declines among the European stock indexes on Monday after... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (September 05, 2022) and the forecast for Tuesday (September 06, 2022)... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (September 05, 2022).... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (September 05, 2022).... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
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 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (September 05, 2022).... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (September 05, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
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 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (September 05, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (September 05, 2022).... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Rates Stocks sink on profit-taking KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bloodbath due to concerns over inflation and growth rate due to... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Energy PPIB supports 10pc blending of Thar coal for PQEPCL ISLAMABAD: The Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has supported 10 per cent blending of Thar-coal in... Updated 06 Sep, 2022 12:53pm
Energy Fixing petroleum prices: LHC summons Ogra officials, others on 13th LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday issued notices to Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) and others for... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Energy Ogra asks officials keep check on LPG prices ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has issued directions to the chief secretaries and district... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Cotton & Textile Not much trading activity on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst ... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Energy Oil up nearly 3pc as OPEC+ agrees to small oil output cut HOUSTON: Oil prices rose about 3% on Monday, as OPEC+ members agreed to a small production cut of 100,000 barrels ... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Energy Iran says hopes for sanction relief to export gas to Europe TEHRAN: Iran said Monday it hopes to see US sanctions eased or lifted to allow it to sell natural gas to Europe,... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Energy OPEC+ agrees small oil production cut LONDON: OPEC and its allies led by Russia on Monday agreed a small oil production cut to bolster prices that have... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (September 05, 2022)... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (September 05, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (September 05, 2022). ======================== Open Bid... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (September 05, 2022).... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (September... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
PM upscales relief aid to Rs70bn QAMBAR SHAHDADKOT: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the government had decided to increase the flood... Updated 06 Sep, 2022 09:29am
Manchhar lake: fear runs deep Record monsoon rains and melting glaciers in northern mountains have brought floods that have killed at least 1,314 Updated 06 Sep, 2022 10:04am
PECO, SEL, govt properties: PC Board for halting sell-off due to ‘inherent’ issues ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister/Privatisation Commission Chairman Abid Hussain Bhayo chaired the first Privatisation... Updated 06 Sep, 2022 09:47am
Textile sector: MoF, FBR agree to clear Rs36bn deferred GST refunds ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) have agreed to clear Rs36 billion deferred... Updated 06 Sep, 2022 09:47am
Umar defends Imran’s statement ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretary general Asad Umar on Monday said that his party chairman Imran... Updated 06 Sep, 2022 09:25am
IK finds himself in more tight spots after army remarks ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Army, Monday, expressed displeasure over the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran... Updated 06 Sep, 2022 09:25am
PM forms body to review performance of Discos ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a five-member committee to review performance of power... Updated 06 Sep, 2022 09:29am
PD to ‘monetize’ supply of free electricity to officers ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has reportedly decided to monetize free electricity to officers of power sector with... Updated 06 Sep, 2022 09:28am
Israel concedes soldier likely shot Al Jazeera journalist OCCUPIED JERUSA-LEM: The Israeli army conceded for the first time Monday that it was likely Palestinian-American... Updated 06 Sep, 2022 09:26am
Bonuses received by corporate employees: SC dismisses FBR appeals for recovery of 30pc tax ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has dismissed the Federal Board of Revenue’s appeals for recovery of 30 percent tax ... Updated 06 Sep, 2022 09:27am
Fuel purchase: OCAC for capping MDR at 0.3pc ISLAMABAD: The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) has written a letter to the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for a... Updated 06 Sep, 2022 09:26am
Commodities Gold prices up KARACHI: Gold prices on Monday increased by Rs 2400 per tola on the local market, traders said. Gold was traded for... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
FATF team concludes on-site visit; final decision on grey list likely in Oct ISLAMABAD: A technical team of Financial Action Task Force (FATF), comprising counterterrorism experts, concluded ... Updated 06 Sep, 2022 12:48pm
Industry KATI officials laud Shahid Leghari appointment as PRCS chief KARACHI: Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Patron-in-Chief S M Muneer and President Salman Aslam... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Money & Banking Faysal Bank aims to achieve Rs1trn assets by 2022 end KARACHI: The management of Faysal Bank Limited has aimed to enhance its assets value up to Rs 1 trillion by end of... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Taxes Alvi links prosperity to better tax collection PESHAWAR: President Dr Arif Alvi here Monday said that economic prosperity of the country was linked with increasing... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Money & Banking HBL offers industry’s first P2P QR-based funds transfer facility KARACHI: HBL Mobile and Konnect by HBL launch the industry’s first Peer-to-Peer (P2P) QR-based funds transfer... Updated 06 Sep, 2022 12:55pm
Industry Beverage industry: FTO endorses govt’s proposal for Rs60bn additional taxes ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has strongly endorsed the government’s proposal to impose additional... Updated 06 Sep, 2022 12:54pm
‘Political pause’? EDITORIAL: When President Arif Alvi volunteered to mediate between the government and the opposition parties to ... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Govt’s sardonic motto: ‘live within means’ EDITORIAL: Finance Minister Miftah Ismail while addressing an event organised by the Institute of Business... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Money & Banking AIIB delegation calls on P&D chairman LAHORE: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) delegation comprising of four members led by Supee... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Taxes Assessment, audit: concurrent FBR notices irk taxpayers LAHORE: Concurrent tax notices for assessment and audit, issued simultaneously by assistant, deputy and additional... Updated 06 Sep, 2022 12:52pm
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 19.893 ... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Commodities Iron ore futures rebound MANILA: Iron ore futures rose more than 3% on Monday, rebounding after last week’s sell-offs, as traders bet the... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (September 5, 2022).... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Money & Banking Gold firms above $1,700/oz LONDON: Gold prices held above the key $1,700 per ounce level on Monday, as hopes that the Federal Reserve might ... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Money & Banking Rouble rebounds; Gazprom shares down MOSCOW: The rouble turned to gains after slipping beyond the 61 mark against the dollar on Monday, while shares in... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Money & Banking Euro plunges to new 20-year low after Russian gas halt LONDON: The euro sank below $0.99 to a new 20-year low on Monday after Russia’s halt to gas supplies down its main... Published 06 Sep, 2022 04:08am
Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry
Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry