Sarah murder case: Physical remand of Shahnawaz extended ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday extended the physical remand of Shahnawaz, son of senior journalist Ayaz Amir, ... Published 04 Oct, 2022 07:37am
Money & Banking HBL inaugurates ‘Prestige Lounge’ in Rahim Yar Khan KARACHI: HBL inaugurated Prestige Lounge located in Rahim Yar Khan. This is the 1st HBL Prestige Lounge in the city,... Published 04 Oct, 2022 07:34am
Amendments to NAO: Imran submits fresh application to SC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan contended that due to amendments in the National... Published 04 Oct, 2022 07:29am
Companies Hashoo Group teams up with NEECA for energy conservation ISLAMABAD: Of the various challenges that we face today, be they economic, political or social, there is a growing... Published 04 Oct, 2022 07:28am
Mehr elected unopposed as PTA’s central chairman KARACHI: Muhammad Mehr Ali has been elected unopposed as Central Chairman, Pakistan Tanners Association (PTA).... Updated 05 Oct, 2022 12:51am
PSIC: retired employees given 15pc raise in pensions LAHORE: The 119th board meeting of Punjab Small Industries Corporation (PSIC), which was held under the chair of... Published 04 Oct, 2022 07:22am
Grains Wheat near: 3-month high PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat futures rose on Monday to hold near a three-month high as a reduced official estimate... Published 04 Oct, 2022 07:20am
Chinese Muslims donate food for flood victims KARACHI: Stepping up support to the flood affectees, Chinese Muslims along with Hasan Traders donated food items,... Published 04 Oct, 2022 07:18am
Fine on Imran: ECP reserves verdict in election code violation case ISLAMABAD: Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former prime minister Imran Khan has categorically denied... Published 04 Oct, 2022 07:16am
Farmers continue protest after their meeting with PM cancelled ISLAMABAD: Farmers continued their sit-in at the heart of the metropolis after their possible meeting with Prime... Updated 05 Oct, 2022 12:55am
Taxes FBR disposes of 40,058 appeals during ‘tax year 2022’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has disposed of 40,058 appeals filed by taxpayers against the FBR... Published 04 Oct, 2022 07:11am
Transgender Act: FSC accepts JUI-F petition, clubs it with other pleas ISLAMABAD: The Federal Shariat Court (FSC) accepted the petition of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) and clubbed it... Published 04 Oct, 2022 07:06am
German Unity Day celebrated ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Germany in Pakistan on Monday celebrated the German Unity Day to commemorate German... Published 04 Oct, 2022 07:03am
Energy Energy efficiency project ‘less than relevant’: IED-ADB ISLAMABAD: The Independent Evaluation Department (IED) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has rated the “Energy... Published 04 Oct, 2022 06:58am
Imran rules out possibility of returning to NA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has ruled out the possibility of rejoining the ... Published 04 Oct, 2022 06:56am
Indian envoy summoned over health condition of Hurriyat leader ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Monday summoned Indian Charge d’Affaires and conveyed government of Pakistan’s... Published 04 Oct, 2022 06:54am
Industry KATI urges govt to initiate safe city project soon KARACHI: President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Faraz-ur- Rehman has said that the safe city... Published 04 Oct, 2022 06:53am
Money & Banking Overall banking assets: Market share of IBI assets surges to 19.5pc KARACHI: Assets of Islamic Banking Industry (IBI) witnessed an all-time high quarterly increase of Rs 836 billion... Published 04 Oct, 2022 06:51am
FY22 IT refund payments plunge 40.6pc to 54.22bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) paid income tax refunds of Rs54.221 billion during 2021-22 against... Published 04 Oct, 2022 06:48am
Iranian plane arrives safely in China after fake bomb scare NEW DELHI: Iranian airliner Mahan Air’s Tehran to Guangzhou flight arrived safely and on time at its Chinese... Published 04 Oct, 2022 06:45am
PM postpones ‘dashboard’ inauguration ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has termed the real-time dashboard for flood victims “a joke” and... Published 04 Oct, 2022 06:42am
Import of urea: TCP exempted from PPRA rules ISLAMABAD: Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has exempted import of 0.3 million metric tons of urea ... Published 04 Oct, 2022 06:40am
IHC drops contempt of court case against IK ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), unanimously, discharged the show-cause notice issued to Pakistan... Published 04 Oct, 2022 06:26am
Taxes ATIR’s landmark decision: FBR told to refund Rs88m recovered ‘illegally’ ISLAMABAD: In a landmark judgement, Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) Islamabad has directed the Federal ... Published 04 Oct, 2022 06:23am
Sindh CM orders irrigation dept to remove water from farmlands, towns by 31st KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Monday presided over a meeting on the draining out of flood and... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Chakor Ventures honours heroes of Commonwealth Games 2022 ISLAMABAD: To honour the medal winners of the Commonwealth Games 2022, Chakor Ventures, an emerging real estate... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Over 200 village council chiefs announce decision to join PTI PESHAWAR: Over 200 village and Neighbourhood Council Chairmen have announced joining Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf from... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Industry Chela Ram Kewlani elected REAP chairman KARACHI: Chela Ram Kewlani has been elected Chairman Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) for the year... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Minister asks authorities to contain spread of dengue, malaria, waterborne diseases ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has directed the health authorities to put ... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Industry Shirazi elected chairman of PAMA for 2022-23 KARACHI: General body of Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association (PAMA) has elected Saquib H Shirazi, ... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Industry PALSP urges SBP to reduce rate immediately ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers (PALSP) has urged the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) for... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Industry Mian Ahmed elected as APSEA chairman unopposed KARACHI: Mian Muhammad Ahmed has been elected Chairman All Pakistan Solvent Extractors’ Association (APSEA) for ... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Industry ‘APOA to safeguard interests of consumer countries’ KARACHI: Pakistan Edible Oil Refiners Association (PEORA) is now founding member of Asian Palm Oil Alliance (APOA)... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Europe Kremlin prefers ‘balance’ after Putin ally suggests using N-bomb in Ukraine MOSCOW: The Kremlin on Monday said it favoured a “balanced approach” to the issue of nuclear weapons, not based... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Eyeing China, India unveils high-altitude helicopters JODHPUR, (India): India unveiled on Monday its first batch of locally-made attack helicopters, designed primarily ... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Europe UK’s Truss forced into U-turn on tax after week of market turmoil BIRMINGHAM, (England): British Prime Minister Liz Truss was forced on Monday into a humiliating U-turn after less... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (October 03, 2022) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 04, 2022)... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates Stocks climb in thin trade KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a positive trend due to fresh buying in various sectors. The... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The movie The Accountant… “Oh dear, dear, me…” “What?” “The Accountant is back and…” “Yes I did see the movie – Ben... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Pakistan rejects Indian minister’s remarks ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday categorically rejected Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar’s highly... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
FIA to conduct criminal probe into Imran’s audiotapes about ‘cypher’: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday said a criminal... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Sehat Sahulat Card: Rs57bn spent on treatment of 2.3m people in Punjab: secretary LAHORE: Over 2.3 million people in Punjab have so far received free medical treatment facility worth about Rs57... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Flood victims: Overseas Pakistanis donate millions to CM fund LAHORE: A delegation of overseas Pakistanis called on Chief Minister Punjab, Chaudhry Parvez Elahi on Monday and... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Grains SCB likely to fix minimum purchase price at Rs300/maund due to expensive agri inputs LAHORE: The Sugarcane Control Board (SCB) is likely to meet soon to fix the “minimum purchase price” which may ... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Growth in FBR revenue The revenue collection target set for FBR in 2022-23 is Rs 7,470 billion, equivalent to 8.9% of the projected GDP,... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
A fighter to the last Veteran Baloch progressive leader and president of the Awami Workers Party (AWP) Yousuf Mustikhan passed away early... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Standardisation: the key to success in Japan In more than two years that I have spent in Tokyo – primarily promoting trade and investment between Pakistan and... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
UAE’s latest bet on tech: a ministry in the metaverse The United Arab Emirates, which already boasts the world’s tallest skyscraper and has launched a bold Mars ... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Energy Oil jumps more than $3 as OPEC+ weighs biggest output cut since 2020 HOUSTON: Oil prices jumped more than $3 a barrel on Monday as OPEC+ considered reducing output by more than 1 ... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Stocks European shares kick off last quarter of 2022 on upbeat note LONDON: European shares gained on Monday, in a positive start to the last quarter of this year, as a slew of bleak... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Stocks Wall Street jumps over 1pc to start Q4 NEW YORK: US stock indexes rose on Monday after sharp declines last week although losses in Tesla Inc capped the... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Energy VLSFO premium holds, while HSFO stays in discounts SINGAPORE: Cash premiums for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) retained support on Monday, amid prospects of winter... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 286,407 tonnes of cargo comprising 229,860 tonnes of import cargo and 56,547... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 17.502 ... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (October 03, 2022).... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (October 03, 2022)... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (October 03, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (October 03, 2022).... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (October 03, 2022). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (October 03, 2022).... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (October 03, 2022).... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
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 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (October 03, 2022).... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (October 03, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
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 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (October 03, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (October 03, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 03, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 03, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (October 03, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,419.9264... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 03, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 03, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 03, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 03, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 03, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (October ... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Policy commitments made by govt to continue to apply: IMF IMF resident representative says policy discussions will commence in coming weeks after damage assessment report becomes available Updated 04 Oct, 2022 01:34pm
Rupee to come below 200: Dar KARACHI: Newly appointed finance minister Ishaq Dar said on Monday that the country’s currency will strengthen to... Updated 04 Oct, 2022 09:38am
MoF seeks implementation status of EFF commitments ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance (MoF) has sought update from all the Ministries on the status of the communicated... Updated 04 Oct, 2022 09:37am
Draft of proposed AA: KE seeks time for filing definitive comments ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) management has sought a few weeks’ time for definitive comments on the draft of proposed... Updated 04 Oct, 2022 09:39am
Miftah terms govt’s PDL move ‘reckless’ KARACHI: Former finance minister Miftah Ismail on Sunday termed the government’s decision not to increase the... Updated 04 Oct, 2022 09:48am
Low consumption of MS, HSD: Jul-Aug PDL collection shortfall stands at Rs93bn ISLAMABAD: The shortfall in collection of petroleum levy against the budgeted target was Rs93 billion in July and... Updated 04 Oct, 2022 09:40am
Food crisis: IMF says up to 20 states could require emergency assistance RIYADH: The International Monetary Fund said on Monday that up to 20 countries, many in Africa, could need emergency... Updated 04 Oct, 2022 09:36am
Summary re-submitted to ECC: A revolving account for Chinese IPPs on the cards ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly decided to re-submit a summary to the ECC for opening of revolving account... Updated 04 Oct, 2022 09:39am
Cash aid to flood-hit people: Complaints of malpractices irk Dar ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has expressed concern over the malpractices in payments of cash assistance to... Updated 04 Oct, 2022 09:37am
‘Second wave of death and destruction’: UN hikes aid appeal five-fold to $816m GENEVA: The United Nations has revised up its humanitarian appeal for Pakistan five-fold to $816 million from $160... Updated 04 Oct, 2022 09:41am
Taxes Five zero-rated sectors’ concessional tariff issue to be resolved soon: MoC ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Commerce (MoC) said on Monday that the issue of electricity supply to five zero rated sectors... Updated 04 Oct, 2022 09:41am
Industry LCCI urges ministers, SBP to solve problems faced by importers LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry has expressed its profound concern over the issue of approval... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Industry Dar, PTEA members to discuss energy rates FAISALABAD: Patron-in-Chief of Pakistan Textile Exporters Association (PTEA) Khurram Mukhtar has said in a statement... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Industry APTPMA elects its office-bearers FAISALABAD: On conclusion of the annual election for 2022-23 of All Pakistan Textile Processing Mills Association... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Commodities Gold inches down KARACHI: Gold prices on Monday stood nearly unmoved on the local market, traders said. They just inched back by... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Companies Adamjee Insurance wins award KARACHI: Adamjee Insurance Company Limited, Pakistan’s leading insurance company, has been honoured with the first... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
The nation’s economy not out of the woods yet EDITORIAL: Macroeconomic data released by various government agencies, including the Finance Division and the... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
A good advice, but to the wrong side EDITORIAL: Following his meeting with Pakistan’s Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday, US Secretary ... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Improvement in quality of DC fans to open up export opportunities, says World Bank ISLAMABAD: Improvement in the quality of Pakistani DC fans will increase the international competitiveness of local... Published 04 Oct, 2022 05:55am