Energy Lesco stops payment of bills on installments to meet revenue target LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has banned installments in its electricity bills to meet its... Published 21 Sep, 2022 06:46am
Transgender Rights Bill: FSC urged to hear gender experts ISLAMABAD: The Federal Shariat Court (FSC) was urged to hear gender experts against Transgender Rights Bill, 2018. ... Published 21 Sep, 2022 06:41am
Infrastructure, livelihood: ADB says will provide new aid package soon ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will soon provide Pakistan with a significant relief and rehabilitation... Published 21 Sep, 2022 06:37am
Country is out of crisis now, says Aisha LAHORE: Minister of State for Finance and Revenue, Dr. Aisha Ghaus Pasha Tuesday said the country is not only facing... Updated 21 Sep, 2022 10:31am
Pride of performance award: Nepra’s inquiry proposal rejected ISLAMABAD: Cabinet Secretary has reportedly rejected a proposal of additional secretary for inquiry into an internal... Published 21 Sep, 2022 06:31am
FY2022-23: Balance of payments The continuing turmoil in the forex market is a bewildering experience with no parallel in the country’s history.... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Maryam says IK is ‘non-issue now’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz on Tuesday dared Pakistan ... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
FPCCI chief lauds QCCI’s flood relief campaign KARACHI: President of the FPCCI Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has applauded the flood relief campaign of the Quetta Chamber of... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Experts call for ‘climate smart’ agriculture ISLAMABAD: Agriculture experts have stressed the significance of “climate smart” agriculture to achieve food... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
EU envoy meets COAS, expresses grief over flood devastation RAWALPINDI: Ambassador of the European Union (EU) Dr Riina Kionka on Tuesday called on Chief of the Army Staff ... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
London-based body awards three-star rating to CCP ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has been awarded three-star rating by the London-based ... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Violation of Section 144: Case registered against PTI leader ISLAMABAD: The police on Tuesday registered a case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Awan for... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Efforts for flood relief: CARE accepts Coca-Cola Foundation’s grant LAHORE: To further the CARE International’s commitment to uplifting Pakistan’s vulnerable communities in remote... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Beaconhouse Group donates Rs15m for flood relief KARACHI: The Beaconhouse Group, the country’s largest network of private educational institutions, has donated ... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Armed robbers deprive woman journalist of valuables ISLAMABAD: Armed dacoits looted the house of a senior woman journalist in Media Town in the limits of Lohi Bher... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Pakistan-Cambodia ties: Alvi stresses need for realising full potential of cooperation ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said there is an immense scope of improvement in investment, trade and ... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
There’s no shortage of wheat: govt ISLAMABAD: The government, Tuesday, while dispelling the rumours of wheat shortage, said that currently Pakistan has... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Angelina Jolie in Pakistan to meet flood affectees ISLAMABAD: International humanitarian and Hollywood star Angelina Jolie is visiting Pakistan to support communities... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Alvi wants TGA with Turkiye initialed ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said the signing of Trade in Goods Agreement would pave the way for achieving the... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
IHC asks NAB to prove Nawaz purchased Avenfield properties ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday asked the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) prosecutor to... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Hutchison Ports network donates $250,000 for flood victims KARACHI: The country’s first deep-water container terminal, Hutchison Ports Pakistan along with Hutchison Ports... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Queen’s funeral “Did you watch the Queen’s funeral?” “Yes I loved the pageantry and the grieving family and oh I did see... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Assessment of losses to take two weeks, MPs told ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Tuesday has been informed that the flood damage need assessment (DNA) in... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
After their no-show, ECP summons Imran, KP CM on 23rd ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan and Chief Minister Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Mehmood Khan did... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
GDP ratio in education, health sectors declining, says governor LAHORE: Emphasizing the need for strengthening the linkages among academia, bureaucracy and development partners;... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Diffculties in rehabilitating farmland after floods: Water-loving crops, changes in farming practices proposed LAHORE: Stakeholders claiming that flooded soils present significant obstacles in rehabilitation of the agricultural... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Water storage: Germany ready to extend assistance to Punjab govt LAHORE: German Ambassador Alfred Grannas in a meeting with Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi on Tuesday expressed... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Devastation caused by floods: Punjab needs Rs26bn to compensate for losses LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Sardar Mohsin Laghari has said that after the initial estimate, the Punjab ... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Competitive power market – I Nepra (National Electric Power Regulatory Authority) has introduced a Competitive Electricity Market framework, ... Updated 21 Sep, 2022 06:19am
Coal rush! Energy crisis fires global hunt for polluting fuel The sleepy Tanzanian port of Mtwara mainly dealt in cashew nuts until late last year. Now it bustles with vessels... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Overstretched US companies feel pinch of higher borrowing costs When US consumer products company Newell Brands Inc refinanced $1.1 billion worth of bonds earlier this month, it ... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Alkhidmat hospital becomes operational in Dadu KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has made its field hospital operational in Dadu to serve the flood victims, officials ... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
USAID launches Covid vaccination drive for children in Sindh KARACHI: US Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Andrew Schofer and Sindh Minister of Health Dr Azra Fazal Pechuho led the... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Sindh needs help of foreign experts to reclaim inundated farmlands: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, in his meeting with British High Commissioner Dr. Christian... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Govt urged to prepare sound food security policy HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry Adeel Siddiqui has said that recent floods had... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Imran Khan accused of blackmailing govt, institutions ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday lamented former prime minister... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
‘Missing persons’ Govt will do all it can, says Rana KARACHI: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, after meeting the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) leaders on... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
England win Twenty20 international on first tour in 17 years KARACHI: A new-look England side took the opening Twenty20 international by six wickets in Karachi on Tuesday, ... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
US criticises China’s ‘unconventional’ debt practices WASHINGTON: A top adviser to US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will warn on Tuesday that China’s foot-dragging on... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Europe UK’s new PM vows billions in Ukraine aid, admits US trade talks off LONDON: Britain’s new Prime Minister Liz Truss on Tuesday vowed billions more in financial and military aid to... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (September 20, 2022) and the forecast for Wednesday (September 21, 2022)... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
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 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates PSX: downward spiral continues KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a bearish trend and closed in deep red with heavy losses on... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Energy KATI wants govt to reduce petrol price KARACHI: President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Salman Aslam has said that there has been... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 122,896 tonnes of cargo comprising 91,980 tonnes of import cargo and 30,916... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (September 20, 2022).... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Cotton & Textile Cotton’s spot rate recovers earlier losses LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Tuesday increased the spot rate by Rs 500... Updated 21 Sep, 2022 07:25am
Energy Oil prices drop in advance of expected Fed rate hike NEW YORK: Oil prices dipped on Tuesday, following other risk assets lower, as the dollar stayed strong and investors... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Stocks Saudi snaps 4-day losing streak in broader Gulf rebound DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf rebounded on Tuesday, with the Saudi index snapping a four-day losing streak,... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Commodities Gold retreats NEW YORK: Gold prices dropped as much as 1% on Tuesday as the dollar and Treasury yields firmed, and investors... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Commodities Palm closes higher KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher after volatile trade on Tuesday, lifted by a surge in exports... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Stocks Wall Street falls as focus turns on Fed NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Tuesday as investors positioned themselves for new economic... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Commodities Gold prices slightly up KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday witnessed a slight gain on the local market, traders said. The prices increased by... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Energy OPEC+ supply shortfall now stands at 3.5pc of global oil demand LONDON: OPEC+ is now producing below its targets by a record 3.58 million barrels per day - about 3.5% of global... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Energy Aramco says global energy transition goals ‘unrealistic’ RIYADH: Oil giant Saudi Aramco’s chief on Tuesday blasted “unrealistic” energy transition plans, calling for a... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ======================================= ... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (September 20, 2022).... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ======================== Open ... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (September 20, 2022).... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (September 20, 2022).... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
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 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (September 20, 2022).... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ==================================== ... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER ... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,232.2722... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ========================... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ========================... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (September 20, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (September 20, 2022).... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
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 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (September... Published 21 Sep, 2022 05:57am
UN chief steps up his attacks on oil, gas companies Antonio Guterres pushes developed countries to tax fossil fuel windfall profits Updated 21 Sep, 2022 09:54am
Flood-borne diseases could get ‘out of control’ as deaths rise KARACHI: At least nine more people have died from water-borne diseases in flood-hit areas of Pakistan, officials... Updated 21 Sep, 2022 09:43am
PM to narrate the story of flood-hit Pakistan NEW YORK: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday attended the opening of high-level general debate of the... Updated 21 Sep, 2022 09:44am
Tarin summoned by FIA over his ‘talk’ with KP minister ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has summoned former finance minister Shaukat Tarin for an... Updated 21 Sep, 2022 09:45am
PTI forms Tarin-led body to chart economic roadmap ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday constituted a ‘core economic group’ headed by ex-finance... Updated 21 Sep, 2022 09:43am
Cross-border payments to be centralised at TOD from Oct 1: SBP KARACHI: In order to further streamline the cross-border payments, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced to... Updated 21 Sep, 2022 09:42am
Aug 2022 FCA: KE to refund Rs7.2bn to consumers ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) is to refund Rs 7.217 billion @ Rs 4.211 per unit to its consumers for the month of... Updated 21 Sep, 2022 09:46am
Jamshoro coal power plant (Genco-1): KE interested in purchasing power ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has shown an interest in signing agreement with the Government of Pakistan to purchase... Updated 21 Sep, 2022 09:46am
PM forms body on Chinese IPPs, other matters ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has constituted a Standing Committee on payments to Chinese Independent... Updated 21 Sep, 2022 09:42am
Incoming international passengers: Declaration of $10,000 or above forex made mandatory ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a new restriction on the incoming international passengers... Updated 21 Sep, 2022 09:47am