Govt committed to increasing exports to $100bn soon: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said the government is... Published 09 Sep, 2022 07:23am
Govt has failed to stop street crimes, says Senator Haseeb KARACHI: Senator Abdul Haseeb Khan, the CEO of Karachi Vocational Training Centre (KVTC), on Thursday said that... Published 09 Sep, 2022 07:20am
IBA holds CEO Forum on ‘Startup Landscape’ KARACHI: The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, organised a discourse on ‘Startup Landscape in... Published 09 Sep, 2022 07:18am
Industry PKR depreciation worries KATI chief KARACHI: President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Salman Aslam has expressed concerns over... Published 09 Sep, 2022 07:16am
Money & Banking Fast-track payments: Meezan Bank launches POS terminals, online gateway KARACHI: Meezan Bank, Pakistan’s leading Islamic bank, has launched Point of Sale (POS) payment and online payment... Published 09 Sep, 2022 07:14am
NA panel lauds performance of Naseem Shah against Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Thursday said that it appreciated the performance of the Pakistan cricket team,... Published 09 Sep, 2022 07:13am
New climate regulations create challenges for industries producing more CO2 KARACHI: Unprecedented Climate-Related Disclosure rules have now been imposed on the companies emitting excessive... Published 09 Sep, 2022 07:11am
Pakistan desires to maintain enduring ties with US, says COAS RAWALPINDI: A delegation headed by the Counselor of the US State Department Derek H Chollet met Chief of Army Staff... Published 09 Sep, 2022 07:09am
Industry PBF chief underlines need for arresting rupee’s depreciation KARACHI: President of the Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Mian M Usman Zulfiqar has said that the value of dollar is... Published 09 Sep, 2022 07:06am
President phones families of soldiers martyred in Waziristan ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday phoned the families of soldiers of the Pakistan Army who were martyred... Published 09 Sep, 2022 07:04am
Rude behaviour of Afghan cricket fans irks Senate panel ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs on Thursday asked the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)... Published 09 Sep, 2022 07:03am
SBP reserves increase by $1.103bn to $8.799bn KARACHI: The total liquid foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan increased by $1.103 billion ... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:58am
Sindh, Balochistan received record rainfall in August: Met Office KARACHI: Sindh and Balochistan saw record rainfall in August 2022, as the country received 243 percent more rains as... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:57am
India faces Olympic ban? BERLIN: The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) risks being banned from the Olympic Games by December if it does not... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:54am
Taxes POS system integration a must by 10th: FBR notifies list of 81 unregistered retailers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified a list of 81 unregistered retailers (Tier-1), who are... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:48am
Taxes Tax evasion cases: FTO concerned at FBR’s DG BTB shutdown ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has expressed serious concern over shutting down of the Directorate... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:45am
India restricts rice exports MUMBAI: India banned exports of broken rice and imposed a 20% duty on exports of various grades of rice on Thursday... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:43am
Human development set back 5 years by Covid, other crises: UN UNITED NATIONS, (United States): A United Nations report published Thursday argues that an unprecedented array of... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
GST refund case: SC suspends BHC judgment ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has suspended the Balochistan High Court (BHC) judgment regarding the refund of sales... Updated 09 Sep, 2022 09:38am
FIFA World Cup 2022: PIA launches direct flights to Qatar ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) launched seven weekly direct flights to Doha, Qatar, for FIFA... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Flood relief: CM Sindh wants better coordination among govt depts KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a joint meeting of different departments asked them... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
South Asia Anger over bloated new Sri Lanka government COLOMBO: Sri Lanka added 37 new senior posts to its government on Thursday, sparking a social media backlash over... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
South Asia India unveils statue of ‘Netaji’ NEW DELHI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday unveiled a statue of an independence hero venerated for... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
India, China troops begin disengaging from ‘border’ area: New Delhi OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: India and China began pulling back soldiers from a friction point along their border Thursday, ... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Europe German economy ministry reviews measures to curb China business BERLIN: Germany’s economy ministry is considering a raft of measures to make business with China less attractive ... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (September 08, 2022) and the forecast for Friday (September 09, 2022)... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Flood-hit people: Rs20bn disbursed so far: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that the government has increased cash disbursement to Rs70... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
UN chief due today ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres will arrive Friday (Sept 9) on a two-day visit of... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
PTI’s Shakoor Shad tells IHC he didn’t tender resignation ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was approached on Thursday by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader ... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
ECP postpones by-elections ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) postponed on Thursday by-elections on 13 legislative seats; 10... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Toshakhana case: AC grants time to defence counsel for filing fresh acquittal plea ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing Toshakhana case against former president Asif Ali Zardari, two former... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
National death toll from floods reaches 1,391 ISLAMABAD: Another 36 people have lost their lives owing to the ongoing devastating floods triggered by record high... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Employees of autonomous bodies, others: Govt to give ad hoc relief allowance ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to extend 15 per cent Ad-hoc Relief Allowance of basic pay to employees of... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Honda, Atlas groups announce Rs220m donation for flood relief KARACHI: Atlas Group and Honda group of companies have together announced a support of Rs 220 million (approx. $1... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Balochistan CM, federal cabinet body discuss issue of missing persons QUETTA: The Federal Cabinet Committee on Missing Persons called on Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Sania Nishtar meets CM LAHORE: Punjab Ehsaas Programme Chairperson Dr Sania Nishtar met Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
47 head constables promoted LAHORE: After thoroughly checking the credentials of as many as 80 candidates and the recommendations of senior... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
HRCP wants ‘concrete’ steps against enforced disappearances LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has welcomed the recent meeting between the families of... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
LHC judge refuses to sit on bench hearing Maryam’s case LAHORE: Justice Anwarul Haq Pannun of the Lahore High Court on Thursday refused to sit in a division bench fixed for... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
CM forms cabinet body on privatisation LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervez Elahi has constituted a Cabinet Committee on Privatisation, which will... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
UK envoy, governor discuss flood crisis, trade issues LAHORE: The British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner met with Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman here on Thursday... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Energy ‘Burden of Discos’ overheads adding to misery of consumers’ LAHORE: The burden of overheads of the distribution companies (DISCOs) is adding to the misery of the electricity... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
LGH sets up clinic for PCOS LAHORE: In order to address the complications of Polycystic Ovaries Syndrome (PCOS) among women, a dedicated Clinic... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Need for all-out reforms Economic growth is strongly related to good governance and political stability in a country. Unfortunately, during... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Shocks and Pakistan’s economy ‘We are living in a time of overlapping emergencies: the pandemic is not over, climate change is a reality, and... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Asia’s southern flank shines in fight vs surging dollar Asia’s central banks, alarmed by the surging dollar’s assault on their currencies, are ramping up their... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Hunaid Lakhani passes away KARACHI: Renowned philanthropist and businessman Hunaid Hussain Lakhani died on Thursday of dengue fever, family... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
TDAP installing new cooling system at KEC KARACHI: Subsequent to the closure of Covid-19 HDU/ FIC and Vaccination Centre, all six halls of the Karachi Expo... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Imran Khan represents entire country, not just a province: CM PESHAWAR: Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has criticized the federal government stating that... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Various sectors: Pakistan, US agree to explore new areas of cooperation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States on Thursday agreed to reinforce ongoing engagement in various sectors by... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘The man with no portfolio’ “I am not a lawyer but…” “Oh dear!” “What?” “When anyone starts a sentence by saying I am not of ... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
SIH organises World Physical Therapy Day event ISLAMABAD: Shifa International Hospital (SIH) hosted a World Physical Therapy Day event at the National Press Club... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Stocks UK stocks close higher following Truss energy plan LONDON: UK’s main stock indexes ended higher after new Prime Minister Liz Truss announced a plan to tackle high... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei ends at one-week high TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average ended at a one-week high on Thursday, tracking Wall Street’s overnight ... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Stocks Wall Street posts gains driven by banks, healthcare NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes posted modest gains on Thursday mainly lifted by financial institutions and... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
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 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (September 08, 2022). ======================== Offer... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (September 08, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 08, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (September 08, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,231.8947... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 08, 2022). ... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (September 08, 2022). ========================== ... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (September 08, 2022).... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
‘Contempt of court’: IK to be indicted on 22nd ISLAMABAD: Dissatisfied with Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s reply to a show cause notice, the... Updated 09 Sep, 2022 09:30am
F-16 aircraft’s equipment: FO terms US decision a step in right direction ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office Thursday said that it has noted that the US Administration has sent a proposal to the... Updated 09 Sep, 2022 09:31am
PM to attend SCO summit ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is to attend Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit scheduled to be... Updated 09 Sep, 2022 09:30am
Rates Stocks post marginal gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed another rangebound session as the rupee continued its... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rs1.009bn to be transferred to Kabul for 3 Pakistani hospitals ISLAMABAD: The government has allowed the transfer of Rs1.009 billion from Pakistan to Afghanistan through the... Updated 09 Sep, 2022 09:28am
PAC bars politicians, guests from using CMs’ helicopters ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) has barred the leaders of political parties to utilise provincial... Updated 09 Sep, 2022 09:33am
RLNG issue: expect another winter of gas shortages ISLAMABAD: Following the footsteps of PTI government, Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif led federal government has also... Updated 09 Sep, 2022 09:40am
Flood damage: Power Div yet to calculate losses ISLAMABAD: Power Division is yet to finalise financial estimate of damage inflicted to infrastructure of power... Updated 09 Sep, 2022 09:32am
Taliban to sign contract with UAE’s company KABUL: The Taliban administration announced on Thursday they would sign the third and final major contract for... Updated 09 Sep, 2022 09:28am
Commodities Gold prices bounce back KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday bounced back on the local market, traders said. The prices went up by Rs 750 to Rs... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Commodities Indian rice prices higher MUMBAI/HANOI/ BANGKOK/DHAKA: Prices of rice exported from India held firm near their highest level in more than a... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Commodities Dalian iron ore MANILA: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures rose on Thursday, supported after the Chinese city of Zhengzhou said ... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 17.655... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 73,448 tonnes of cargo comprising 46,516 tonnes of import cargo and 26,932... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (September 08, 2022).... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Spot rate shows no change amid modest business LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Commodities Aluminium, copper prices climb on worries about supply LONDON: Aluminium and copper prices marched higher on Thursday on worries that stoppages due to high energy prices ... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Energy Oil edges up from seven-month low NEW YORK: Crude prices edged up about 1% on Thursday after dropping to a seven-month low in the prior session as ... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (September 08, 2022).... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (September 08, 2022). ======================== Open ... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (September 08, 2022).... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (September 08, 2022).... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
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 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (September 08, 2022).... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (September 08, 2022). ====================================... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (September 08, 2022). ======================== OFFER ... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (September 08, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 08, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 08, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (September 08, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Sep, 2022 06:09am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept