Indictment of Shehbaz, Hamza postponed till 17th LAHORE: A special court (offences in bank) on Wednesday postponed indictment of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and... Published 08 Sep, 2022 07:26am
Recruitment of 664 visually impaired people on daily wages approved LAHORE: Cabinet Standing Committee on Legislative Affairs has approved the recruitment of 664 visually impaired... Published 08 Sep, 2022 07:24am
Rizwan dethrones ‘King Babar’ as No. 1 T20I batter LAHORE: Wicket keeper batsman Mohammad Rizwan, Pakistan’s Most Valuable Cricketer of 2021, has become the... Published 08 Sep, 2022 07:18am
Companies TCL showcases its innovations for smart appliances market LAHORE: TCL Electronics, one of the dominant players in the global TV industry and a leading consumer electronics... Published 08 Sep, 2022 07:15am
Coalition govt to complete tenure, says Khaqan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president and former premier Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on... Updated 29 Aug, 2023 01:05am
Senate committee defers approval of SOEs bill ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance on Wednesday deferred the approval of the State-Owned Enterprise... Published 08 Sep, 2022 07:11am
Shaheen Force established to prevent street crimes KARACHI: To control the rising street crimes in megalopolis, a special motorcycle squad, comprising 300 personnel of... Published 08 Sep, 2022 07:10am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Fawad Chaudhry an honourable man’ “Is it true that Shehbaz Sharif is going to go to London to confer with his brother on when to select the next ... Published 08 Sep, 2022 07:07am
PPL provides Rs70m financial support to flood-hit people KARACHI: As a frontline national E&P company, Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has yet again risen to the... Published 08 Sep, 2022 07:05am
Floods have killed another 12 people, damaged 19,153 houses: NDMA ISLAMABAD: The devastating floods triggered by monsoon rains have killed another 12 people, injured two, damaged... Published 08 Sep, 2022 07:03am
PM decides not to retain any foreign gift ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday decided not to retain any foreign gifts and ordered that all... Published 08 Sep, 2022 07:00am
Agreement signed with AIIB for water, wastewater management project of Lahore ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have signed an agreement of US $ 1.6 million on... Published 08 Sep, 2022 07:00am
KE consumers: PD suggests Rs1.52 per unit surcharge ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has proposed imposition of surcharge at Rs 1.52 per unit on consumers of K-Electric... Published 08 Sep, 2022 06:56am
Release of sales tax refunds: Value-added textile exporters irked by delay KARACHI: Delay in release of sales tax refunds have left the value-added textile exporters “annoyed”, which they... Published 08 Sep, 2022 06:52am
Xi, Putin to meet in Uzbekistan next week BEIJING: Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin will meet next week during a regional summit in Uzbekistan, a Russian ... Published 08 Sep, 2022 06:49am
Private sector in management of Discos: PC seeks govt’s proactive role to streamline participation ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission (PC) has sought some actions from the government to streamline participation... Published 08 Sep, 2022 06:47am
French lawmakers visit Taiwan TAIPEI: A group of French lawmakers landed in Taiwan on Wednesday, the first high-level European delegation since... Published 08 Sep, 2022 06:45am
Valuation exercise for power plants: CCoP allows reengagement of FA ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) has allowed the reengagement of a financial advisor for the... Published 08 Sep, 2022 06:41am
Centre to provide wheat to provinces on ‘50:50 formula’ basis ISLAMABAD: The federal government is to provide wheat to the provinces on the basis of 50:50 (50 percent local 50... Published 08 Sep, 2022 06:41am
Europe’s banks dim lights as they brace for winter blackout Some of Europe’s biggest banks are preparing back-up generators and to dim the lights as they brace for potential... Published 08 Sep, 2022 06:29am
Rural Indians join rush to study abroad as prospects dim at home When 19-year-old Sachin failed to score the grades he needed to get into a good Indian college, his father, a small... Published 08 Sep, 2022 06:29am
Return of TTP militants EDITORIAL: Five soldiers, including a captain, embraced martyrdom and four militants were killed during an exchange... Published 08 Sep, 2022 06:07am
US military test launches ICBM WASHINGTON: The US military tested an unarmed intercontinental ballistic missile on Wednesday, the second in less... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
South Asia India’s Congress braces for cross-country march to revive support NEW DELHI: India’s main opposition Congress party members gathered on Wednesday for a cross-country march against... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Iran has enough uranium near weapons-grade for a bomb: IAEA report VIENNA: Iran’s stock of uranium enriched to up to 60%, close to weapons-grade, has grown to enough, if enriched... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Europe Putin says Russia to stop supplying energy if Western price caps imposed VLADIVOSTOK, (Russia): President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday threatened to cut off energy supplies if price caps are... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Imran Khan accuses govt of ‘unacceptable censorship’ ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan accused the government Wednesday of “unacceptable” censorship after... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Sleepwalking into a nightmare While the Pakistani press was too occupied with the latest storm unleashed by Imran Khan’s latest controversial... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
One year of Taliban 2.0. – I The Taliban regime in Afghanistan is still in the quest for formal recognition after having completed a year in... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
CM meets Tariq Jamil LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi in a meeting with a renowned religious scholar Maulana Tariq... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
OPPO joins efforts to provide relief to flood affectees LAHORE: Pakistan has been struck with unprecedented and devastating floods, which have led to massive loss of lives,... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Maryam moves LHC for return of passport LAHORE: PML-N Vice President Maryum Nawaz on Wednesday approached the Lahore High Court for return of her passport... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Punjab Assembly approves bills returned by governor LAHORE: The session of the Punjab Assembly on Wednesday began under the chairmanship of Speaker Muhammad Sabtain... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Education, health & other sectors: British HC vows to enhance cooperation with Punjab govt LAHORE: The British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner met Chief Minister Punjab, Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and ... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Canadian envoy meets Maryam LAHORE: Ambassador of Canada HE Wendy Gilmour met PML-N’s Vice President Maryam Nawaz at Jatti Umrah on ... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Chinese consulate mobilises resources to boost flood relief efforts LAHORE: Taking stock of the unprecedented flooding in Pakistan, the Chinese Consulate Lahore, together with the... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Stocks Wall Street rebounds as yields slip, focus on Fed path NEW YORK: US stock indexes climbed on Wednesday following a recent selloff as bond yields eased, while investors... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 falls PARIS: Europe’s STOXX 600 index fell on Wednesday led by declines in commodity stocks after lacklustre trade data... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Stocks UK’s FTSE 100 falls as weak oil drags on commodity-linked stocks Energy and mining stocks fall Rio Tinto to face US lawsuit Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Stocks Chipmakers lead China stocks higher SHANGHAI: China stocks edged up on Wednesday, led by chipmakers on expectations of national support, while gains ... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Flood crisis: Aircraft carrying relief goods arrives from Jordan KARACHI: Jordan has joined the world’s humanitarian efforts to help Pakistan in dealing with the calamitous floods... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
SHC rebukes officials over ‘failed flood relief response’ SUKKUR: A Sindh High Court (SHC) bench on Wednesday expressed resentment over the government’s failure to provide... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Beaconhouse inks MoU with British Council for access to digital library KARACHI: Beaconhouse, under its recently introduced hybrid A Level school Homebridge, has signed a Memorandum of... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Water purifiers developed by PakVitae: NBP teams up with NGOs to help flood-hit households KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP), in collaboration with Thardeep Microfinance Foundation and Rural Community... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Parliamentary delegation’s visit to Canada: NA body seeks report of TV channels ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Wednesday sought a report... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Ministries, depts directed to submit lists of defaulters to ECP ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday directed ministries and attached departments to submit... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Minister, Chinese team discuss ways to improve Punjab’s health system LAHORE: A Chinese delegation in a meeting with Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid on Wednesday discussed... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Mandviwalla, others get relief in graft case ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Saleem Mandviwalla and others obtained relief from the... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Reply submitted to ECP: Imran Khan denies foul play on Toshakhana items ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has strongly rejected any foul play in receiving... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Disqualification of senator-elect Dar: ECP reserves verdict on plea ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday reserved its verdict on the petition seeking... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Violation of code of conduct: ECP issues notice to Imran, others PESHAWAR: The district monitoring officer (DMO) of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for by-election on ... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Matters relating to currency declaration not job of CAA: Senate body ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Aviation has said that matters relating to currency declaration by... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Violation of Section 144: Court extends interim bail of Imran, others ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran ... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Navy Day: PN pledges to stand firm in defence of country ISLAMABAD: September 8, 1965 marks a golden chapter in the history of Pakistan Navy when its officers and men... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Carrefour collaborates with Alkhidmat Foundation to support flood victims ISLAMABAD: With relief and rescue operations underway in many parts of the country, Carrefour, owned and operated by... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
‘Pakistan stands with China in difficult times’: Alvi expresses grief over loss of lives in quake ISLAMABAD: Expressing grief over loss of lives in China following an earthquake in its Sichuan area, President Dr... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
21 agriculture research projects approved LAHORE: The Punjab government on Wednesday gave approval to 21 agriculture-related research projects worth Rs352.3... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
A World Bank team visits SU HYDERABAD: The World Bank team visited the Department of Freshwater Biology and Fisheries, University of Sindh here... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Promotion matters: DRAP accused of defying rules ISLAMABAD: The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) has recently promoted over a dozen officials in ... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (September 07, 2022) and the forecast for Thursday (September 08, 2022)... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
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 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 07, 2022). ======================== Offer... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 07, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 07, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 07, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,231.3492... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 07, 2022).... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 07, 2022).... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (September 07, 2022). ==========================... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (September 07, 2022).... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Concessional power to zero-rated sectors: Qamar wants to have a word with Miftah on ‘secret’ waiver ISLAMABAD: Commerce Minister Syed Naveed Qamar has sought clarification from Finance Minister Dr Miftah Ismail on... Updated 08 Sep, 2022 10:09am
PM says country looks ‘like a sea’ after floods SEHWAN: Parts of country seemed “like a sea”, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday, after visiting some... Updated 08 Sep, 2022 09:32am
US OKs possible sale of F-16 equipment to Pakistan WASHINGTON: The US State Department has approved the potential sale of F-16 aircraft sustainment and related... Updated 08 Sep, 2022 09:28am
Customs’ declaration forms: Senate panel asks MoF to stop PCAA from collecting forex info ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance Wednesday directed the Ministry of Finance to stop the Pakistan... Updated 08 Sep, 2022 09:32am
Green groups demand loss and damage money ahead of COP27 PARIS: Hundreds of environmental groups called Wednesday for the issue of loss and damage finance to be on the ... Updated 08 Sep, 2022 09:30am
‘Human negligence’ behind massive destruction in Swat: PM PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday blamed ‘human negligence’ for the massive destruction in Swat... Updated 08 Sep, 2022 09:30am
Rates Stock market lacks luster KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a rangebound session due to continuous depreciation of the PKR... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Appointment of COAS is done on merit, says Asif ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif Wednesday said the appointment of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS)... Updated 08 Sep, 2022 09:29am
Woman judge: Imran again expresses regret, does not apologise ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, Imran Khan, instead of tendering apology, has again... Updated 08 Sep, 2022 09:31am
POL products’ deregulation: Ogra initiates consultative meetings with OMCs ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has initiated consultative meetings with Oil Marketing... Updated 08 Sep, 2022 09:29am
Commodities Aluminium slides on strong dollar and demand outlook LONDON: Aluminium prices dropped to a 17-month low on Wednesday and most other base metals lost ground as faltering... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Energy Oil dives more than $4 on strong dollar, recession fears NEW YORK: Oil prices tumbled more than $4 on Wednesday, slumping below levels seen prior to Russia’s invasion of... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday lost some value on the local market, traders said. The prices declined by Rs 1,050... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 20.816... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (September 07, 2022).... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Cotton & Textile Rising trend continues on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Wednesday increased the spot rate by Rs... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 07, 2022)... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (September 07, 2022). =======================================... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (September 07, 2022).... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (September 07, 2022). ======================== Open ... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (September 07, 2022).... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (September 07, 2022).... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
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 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (September 07, 2022).... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (September 07, 2022). ====================================... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Sep, 2022 05:43am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points