‘It’s a car with broken brakes’: investors see unrelenting yen descent Japan’s threats of currency intervention might slow but not stop the yen from hurtling towards three-decade lows... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Lower oil prices defy robust forecasts for global demand Oil prices have tumbled by around a quarter in the past three months, largely due to fears of a prolonged slump in... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
OPEC+ leaders like $100 oil, won’t necessarily defend it Saudi Arabia and Russia, the de facto leaders of the OPEC+ oil producer group, see $100 a barrel as a fair price ... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Fact sheet: renewable energy Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif this week, in a meeting with a Chinese company that is interested to set up a... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Flooding in Sindh, Balochistan causes more deaths, destruction ISLAMABAD: The continuing flooding in Sindh and Balochistan provinces where large swath of lands have been inundated... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 11:00am
Naval chief visits flood-hit areas of Sujawal KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi visited flood affected areas of Sujawal to ... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
DRAP behind artificial shortage of analgesic drug, alleges PYPA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Young Pharmacist Association (PYPA) has accused the Drug Regulatory Authority Pakistan (DRAP) ... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
‘Economy is collapsing due to political turmoil’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, president Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 11:05am
Punjab CS takes 14-day leave LAHORE: Punjab Chief Secretary Kamran Ali Afzal reportedly proceeded on a 14-day leave after some differences with... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Punjab CM briefed about conditions in prisons LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi has expressed his desire to ensure provision of basic human... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Naunehal Assembly held KARACHI: A function of Hamdard Naunehal Assembly Karachi chapter, comprising speeches, recitation of verses from the... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Khattak rejects rumours about IK-COAS meeting ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Pervez Khattak on Friday rejected the reports of a secret... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: If political uncertainty becomes certainty? “So you reckon its political uncertainty that is responsible for the appalling state of the economy?” “It ... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
PIA organises food gala KARACHI: PIA organized a food gala at PIA Training Centre where guests from the Commercial Aviation Industry... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Resident diplomatic missions: Ministry hosts briefing on CPEC ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Friday hosted a briefing on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) ... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Women police station in Gujranwala on the cards: IGP LAHORE: To give maximum representation to the women police officers in field, the Punjab police are planning to... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS): Stringent security arrangements in ICT ISLAMABAD: The law enforcement agencies on Friday made stringent security arrangements in the city for the Chehlum ... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
‘Sports activities promotion vital for creation of healthy society’ LAHORE: Terming promotion of sports activities among the youth essential for establishing a healthy society, ... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rs1.5bn sought to import vaccination against LSD LAHORE: The Punjab Livestock and Dairy Development Department (L&DDD) has forwarded a summary to the provincial... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
CMOs services: PTA carries out QoS Survey ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has carried out an independent Quality of Service (QoS) Survey... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
PSB asked to start inter-school sports competition ISLAMABAD: The Senate Special Committee on "The Promotion and Development of Football in the Country" asked the... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Minister blames federal govt for economic problems LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid said on Friday that tall claim of good governance of the federal... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Fakhar leaves for England for treatment of right knee injury LAHORE: Cricketer Fakhar Zaman has left for England to undergo treatment of his right knee injury, which he ... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
‘Air Ambulance Service’ in Punjab: Spain may provide aeronautical technology LAHORE: Spanish Ambassador Jose Antonio De Ory Peral met Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, former federal... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
UVAS, Bio-Vet sign MoU LAHORE: The Department of Poultry Production of the University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore and... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Flood relief efforts: Indonesian comes forward KARACHI: The impact of the floods in Pakistan is still being felt since the floods hit in early July, and almost all... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Chehlum security: Govt decides to deploy troops ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to deploy Pakistan army and civil armed forces in all the provinces,... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Industry PIEDMC approves rehabilitation of Multan Industrial Estate-I LAHORE: The 157th meeting of the Board of Directors of Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (September 16, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (September 17, 2022)... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
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 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates Equities extend losses KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday remained under pressure due to selling on investor concerns over... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
‘Imported govt’ has failed to arrest economic slide: Imran Khan ISLAMABAD: The former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan Friday said the... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 10:59am
Textile industry aims to achieve $21bn target in FY23 FAISALABAD: Textile export industry has entered into a sustainable economic growth phase with a focus to achieve $21... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Women entrepreneurs: FBR decides to set up special desk at Gwadar ISLAMABAD: Chairman Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)/ Secretary Revenue Division Asim Ahmad Friday decided to set up... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 11:05am
Deceased expats: Senate panel recommends payment of dues to heirs ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel Friday recommended the authorities concerned to resolve the issue of outstanding... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Sukkur-Hyderabad motorway: CM, federal minister mulling executing project on PPP mode HYDERABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Federal Communication Minister Asad Mahmood along with their... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 10:58am
Joint session now on Oct 20 ISLAMABAD: The joint session of Parliament will be held at Parliament House on 20 October 2022 at 4pm instead of 22... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Litigations against Ogra on the rise ISLAMABAD: The number of court cases involving billions of rupees has increased by 240 cases against the Oil and Gas... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 11:03am
Energy Net metering: users concerned at Nepra’s move LAHORE: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority’s backward move to seek comments on a suggested change in... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Commodities Gold prices fall sharply KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday saw a sizeable dip on the local market, traders said. They declined by Rs850 to... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
IoBM showcases films by young Pakistani, Indian filmmakers KARACHI: Anastasia Kolivas, Public Diplomacy Officer, US Consulate General in Karachi graced her presence at the ... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Energy Using local coal may help end power outages: Kazmi LAHORE: More reliance on local resources is the only solution to prolonged and unannounced power outages across the... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: a firm trend LAHORE: The local cotton market on Friday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 12:29pm
Field of art and design: President asks PIFD to approach eminent persons ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has advised the management of the Pakistan Institute of Fashion Design (PIFD) to... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (September 16, 2022). ======================== Open Bid... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (September 16, 2022).... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (September 16, 2022).... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (September 16, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (September 16, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (September 16, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 16, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 16, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (September 16, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 16, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 16, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 16, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 16, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 16, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (September 16, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (September 16, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (September 16, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (September 16, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 16, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (September 16, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,232.2372 ... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 16, 2022). ========================... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 16, 2022). ========================... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Climate-fuelled hunger more than doubles in worst-hit countries: report WASHINGTON: From record droughts to catastrophic floods, the world’s worst climate hotspots are seeing a surge in... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 09:58am
KPT has paid over Rs230m municipal tax: Wahab KARACHI: Administrator Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that Karachi Port Trust (KPT) Friday handed over an amount... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 10:02am
Shehbaz, Xi discuss CPEC, regional situation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday met Chinese President Xi Jinping wherein he appreciated the... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 09:59am
Pakistan, Kazakhstan for early finalisation of bilateral TTA SAMARKAND: Pakistan and Kazakhstan on Friday agreed for early finalization of bilateral Transit Trade Agreement and... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 09:59am
PM urges SCO to make Pakistan-specific climate action plans SAMARKAND: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday called upon the member states of Shanghai Cooperation ... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 09:57am
SCO bloc agrees to expand trade in national currencies SAMARKAND: The leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) agreed on Friday to take steps to increase the... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 10:00am
Xi, Putin look to challenge US-led order Chinese leader Xi Jinping says it was time to reshape the international system and 'abandon zero-sum games and bloc politics' Updated 17 Sep, 2022 10:05am
Allowing IPPs to buy fuel from ‘any OMC’ irks PSO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil (PSO), the state-owned fuel supplier, is annoyed with Central Power Purchasing Agency-... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 09:59am
RLNG power plants: sell-off process hits a snag Legal issues related to proposed second extension of 90 days in validity period of bids of debt recapitalization and refinancing of Rs102bn prove to be hindrance Updated 17 Sep, 2022 06:02pm
Jul 1-Sept 2 govt borrowing rises 21pc to Rs58bn YoY KARACHI: The borrowing for budgetary support rose by 21 percent during a little over first two months of this fiscal... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 09:57am
NA body informed: Multiple factors fuelling inflation ISLAMABAD: Minister for Finance and Revenue Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha has informed the National Assembly Standing... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 10:58am
Post-flood challenges: Govt won’t opt for debt rescheduling or moratorium: MoEA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will not opt for debt rescheduling or moratorium to meet floods-related challenges as it is not... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 12:23pm
SPI inflation down 0.19pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) based weekly inflation for the week ended September 15 for the... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 11:03am
‘Torture’ on Gill: SC issues notice to govt, IO ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, on Friday, issued notice to the federal government and the investigation officer in... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 10:59am
India’s Adani briefly listed as world’s second-richest person MUMBAI: Indian industrialist Gautam Adani briefly became the world’s second-richest person on the Forbes real-time... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
‘Worsening situation’ EDITORIAL: The World Health Organisation (WHO) is right in warning that the situation in flood-hit areas is going to... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
FATF: things must go our way this time EDITORIAL: It’s ironic that a FATF (Financial Action Task Force) team was on a rather low-profile visit to ... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Taxes Multiple audit notices to senior citizen: FTO directs FBR to revisit orders under IT Ord ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has taken notice of the harsh treatment of the Federal Board of Revenue... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Money & Banking MMBL launches three microfinance initiatives ISLAMABAD: VEON’s financial services arm in Pakistyan, Mobilink Microfinance Bank Limited launched three major... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Industry SMEDA establishes energy desk LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has established an Energy Desk at its head... Published 17 Sep, 2022 04:27am
Japanese business delegation due by Sept-end: top BoI official LAHORE: The Federal Secretary, Board of Investment Asad Rehman Gillani has said that a high-powered 250 member ... Updated 17 Sep, 2022 11:03am