Commodities Pace of Brazil soya planting slow SAO PAULO: Brazilian farmers have sowed an estimated 9.6% of the estimated soybean area, below last year’s 10.1%... Published 11 Oct, 2022 07:25am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (October 10, 2022).... Published 11 Oct, 2022 07:23am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate unchanged amid listless business LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 11 Oct, 2022 07:22am
Stocks Nasdaq falls as US export controls on China weigh on chip stocks NEW YORK: The Nasdaq hit a two-year low on Monday as chipmakers bore the brunt of US efforts to hobble China’s... Published 11 Oct, 2022 07:21am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 168,291 tonnes of cargo comprising 89,562 tonnes of import cargo and 78,729... Published 11 Oct, 2022 07:16am
Commodities China sets 2023 import quota for corn, wheat BEIJING: China on Monday set its low tariff rate quota for wheat, corn and rice imports in 2023 at the same volumes... Published 11 Oct, 2022 07:15am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 14.729 ... Published 11 Oct, 2022 07:12am
Commodities Russian wheat prices rise MOSCOW: Russian wheat prices rose slightly last week amid weakening of the rouble against the dollar and limited... Published 11 Oct, 2022 07:12am
Commodities Dalian iron ore hits 2-month high MANILA: Dalian iron ore futures climbed to a two-month high on Monday, as portside inventory in top steel producer... Published 11 Oct, 2022 07:10am
Energy Front-month 180-cst HSFO crack slumps to record low SINGAPORE: The front-month crack for 180-cst high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) slumped to a record low on Monday, as more... Published 11 Oct, 2022 07:09am
Energy Energy, agri sectors responsible for most of GHG emissions: report LAHORE: Energy and agriculture are the main sectors responsible for most of the Green House Gas (GHG) emissions as... Published 11 Oct, 2022 07:07am
Rates PKR: another week of strength, resilience KARACHI: The rupee witnessed another week of strength, gaining across all five sessions for cumulative appreciation... Published 11 Oct, 2022 07:05am
‘Netaji’ Yadav dies LUCKNOW: Mulayam Singh Yadav, a veteran Indian politician and three-time chief minister of the country’s most... Published 11 Oct, 2022 06:28am
Malaysian PM for early polls KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob on Monday called an early election, aiming to win a... Published 11 Oct, 2022 06:25am
Kyiv, other Ukraine cities hit as Putin orders revenge for Crimea bridge KYIV: Russia fired cruise missiles at cities across Ukraine during rush hour on Monday morning, killing civilians ... Published 11 Oct, 2022 06:22am
PM’s upcoming China visit likely to deepen economic ties ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is to visit China next month with a wide-ranging agenda starting from... Published 11 Oct, 2022 06:18am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (October 10, 2022) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 11, 2022)... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Third BuiltByHer Hackathon ends successfully KARACHI: The National Incubation Centre, Karachi, in collaboration with The Asia Foundation concluded the 3rd... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Barbs fly as Senate discusses IK’s ‘style of administering oath’ to supporters ISLAMABAD: The government and the opposition clashed in the Senate on Monday over Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
PQGTL, Mentor Health ink MoU KARACHI: The Pak-Qatar General Takaful Limited (PQGTL) and Mentor Health held a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Attack on school van: Driver killed, two students injured in Swat PESHAWAR: A driver of a school van was killed and two students were injured when their vehicle was attacked by ... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Funding of registered parties: ECP adjourns hearing on PTI plea ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Monday adjourned the hearing on a petition filed by the... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Press stakeout of Pak, German FMs: FO rubbishes unwarranted remarks of Indian official ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has rubbished the “unwarranted” remarks made by a spokesperson for the Indian Ministry of... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Section 144: IHC turns down PTI’s petition ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has held that no political party or group of persons can claim a right to... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Audio leaks have exposed Imran’s real face: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Mian Javed Latif on Monday said that the recent audio leaks have exposed the “real... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
KATI felicitates Tessori on being sworn in as governor KARACHI: The patron-in-chief of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), SM Muneer, and its president,... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
NA urged to discuss KP’s law and order situation ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif on Monday said that there is a need for a comprehensive discussion... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Police stopped from taking action against additional secy, PTV MD ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday restrained police from taking action against additional ... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
President confers Hilal-e-Pakistan on Dr Al-Issa ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi conferred the award of Hilal-e-Pakistan on Dr Muhammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa,... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
PTA will introduce LFD system to control frauds ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) will introduce a Live Finger Detector (LFD) system to... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
NAO amendments: SC wonders which fundamental rights were violated ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court directed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) counsel to satisfy it that amendments ... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Seminar on breast cancer awareness held KARACHI: FPCCI President Irfan Iqbal has said that it is important for women to be healthy for the formation of a... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Senate body looks into appointment of CAA chief ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Aviation examined the appointment of the director general of Civil... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
UAE president to visit Moscow ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates’ president will Tuesday visit his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin, state... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
South Asia Heavy rains damage Indian crops MUMBAI: Heavy rainfall in India has damaged key summer-sown crops such as rice, soybean, cotton, pulses and... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Europe French union rejects wage talk ‘blackmail’ PARIS: France’s CGT trade union denounced TotalEnergies’ conditional offer for early wage talks as... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Son of FBR’s ex-member nominated in drug smuggling case KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Exports (CCE) has nominated the son of former Member FBR in the methamphetamine... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
TIP elects new chairman, trustees KARACHI: The Elections for the new Chairman and new Trustees of Transparency International Pakistan were held by... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
LRBT hosts event on World Sight Day KARACHI: The Layton Rahmatulla Benevolent Trust hosted an event for content creators and social media influencers ... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Marriott Hotel set to welcome Michelin-Star Chef Philippe Keller ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Marriott Hotel will be hosting Michelin-Star Consultant Chef Philippe Keller from the land... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (October 10, 2022).... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (October 10, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 10, 2022). ========================... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 10, 2022). ========================... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (October 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,243.3345 Bid... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (October 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (October 10, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Monday (October 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (October 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 10, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 10, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 10, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 10, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 10, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (October 10, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,431.1626... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 10, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 10, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (October 10, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (October 10, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
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 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (October 10, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (October 10, 2022).... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
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 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (October 10, 2022).... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (October 10, 2022).... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Ukraine conflict: Pakistan has neutral, balanced stance: Russian CG KARACHI: The Russian Consul General in Karachi Andrey V Fedorov said Pakistan has neutral and balanced stance on... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Industry MAP organises 37th Corporate Excellence Awards KARACHI: The Management Association of Pakistan (MAP) organised the 37th Corporate Excellence Awards Ceremony at a... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Climate refugees flee as Bangladesh villages washed away For generations Paban Baroi’s family guarded a temple to Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction, until Bangladesh’s... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
How this govt helped country avert sovereign default In April of this year, when Mian Shehbaz Sharif became prime minister and appointed me as finance minister, Pakistan... Updated 11 Oct, 2022 09:01pm
Terrorist hydra raises its head/s again Since the victory of the Afghan Taliban in August 2021, and contrary to the fond hopes of our establishment that... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Major negative developments The downgrading of Pakistan’s credit rating by Moody’s from B3 to Caa1 comes as a big shock. The credit rating... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Stocks European shares subdued LONDON: European shares edged lower on Monday as investors stayed cautious ahead of major corporate earnings this... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Punjab governor meets PM LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman called on Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif in Lahore on Sunday and... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
APTMA concerned over arrest of Hamid Zaman LAHORE: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has expressed deep grief and concerns over the arrest of its... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Imran Khan warns authorities against ‘quelling’ Azadi March RAWALPINDI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan, while taking up his anti-government protest to the next... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The victim card “The question is how can you play the victim card effectively?” “Well you can’t look overfed and be wearing... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Farmers have quick, easy access to quality seeds: Punjab minister LAHORE: Punjab Seed Corporation is playing a key role in providing quality and cheap seeds to the farmers. There is ... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
PM Shehbaz made vice chairman of COP 27 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has been made Vice Chairman by the United Nations for its Climate Change... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
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 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (October 10, 2022).... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (October 10, 2022). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (October 10, 2022)... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (October 03 to... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Rates YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month (September 01 to... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Analyst links survival of industries to reduction in power bills KARACHI: Unless the ‘imposed charges’ on electricity bills are offloaded and the bills are reduced, the survival... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Money & Banking Jan to Sept 2022: Banking Mohtasib provides Rs639.1m relief to customers KARACHI: The Banking Mohtasib Pakistan has provided monetary relief amounting to Rs639.1 million to the banking... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Energy Power to zero-rated sector: MoC seeks firm funding commitments from MoF ISLAMABAD: Commerce Ministry has sought firm commitment from Finance Ministry for provision of funds to ensure... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
An awkward predicament EDITORIAL: The next week or so is critical for the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) government as it faces the awkward... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
State of the economy EDITORIAL: The strengthening of the Pakistani rupee vis-a-vis the dollar since the appointment of Ishaq Dar as the... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Commodities Gold pulled 1pc lower NEW YORK: Gold prices fell more than 1pc on Monday, as an elevated dollar and solidifying bets for an aggressive... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Grains Paris wheat hits 3-month high HAMBURG: Euronext wheat futures surged on Monday to their highest in over three months as Russian strikes on... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Energy Oil eases as recession fears offset tight supply prospects NEW YORK: Oil prices fell by about 1% on Monday as investors weighed economic storm clouds that could foreshadow a... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am
Commodities Copper firms LONDON: Copper prices rose on Monday but Chinese-led demand fears, expectations of further increases to US interest... Published 11 Oct, 2022 05:54am