Imran says three persons, including PM, ‘involved’ in attack: Umar LAHORE: In a video message on Thursday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Asad Umar said that ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 06:13am
Oct cement despatches decline 18.46pc to 4.25m tons YoY LAHORE: Cement despatches continued to decline for the consecutive fourth month as total despatches during the month... Published 04 Nov, 2022 06:11am
SBP’s reserves up $1.5bn on ADB inflows KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves rose by $1.5 billion during last week due to... Published 04 Nov, 2022 06:08am
Cotton & Textile Over 3.7m cotton bales reach factories MULTAN: Seed cotton (Phutti) equivalent to over 3.7 million or exactly 37,07693 bales has reached ginning factories... Published 04 Nov, 2022 06:05am
China says US has ‘no right’ to interfere in Hamburg port deal BEIJING: The US has “no right” to interfere in Chinese cooperation with Germany, China’s foreign ministry said... Published 04 Nov, 2022 06:00am
UN calls on nations to ‘urgently’ boost climate funds PARIS: Climate change impacts battering vulnerable countries threaten to outstrip efforts to adapt to global ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
South Asia Modi’s home state of Gujarat goes to polls next month MUMBAI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home state of Gujarat will go to the polls next month, the election... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Republican denial of election results a ‘path to chaos’: Biden WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden warned Wednesday as the midterms campaign enters its final week that the refusal of... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Four Palestinians killed by Israeli forces in separate incidents JENIN: Four Palestinians were killed by Israeli forces Thursday, including an alleged attacker, medics and security... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
US envoy’s meeting with Hungarian judges triggers diplomatic spat BUDAPEST: The US embassy in Hungary said on Thursday that comments in the Hungarian right-wing press that two local... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
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 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 03, 2022) and the forecast for Friday (November 04, 2022)... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Swati’s appeal to CJP: Faisal, Fahim and Ayaz should also be ‘stripped naked’ ISLAMABAD: In a passionate appeal to Chief Justice of Pakistan, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) Senator Azam Khan... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Attack on Imran, other leaders: Initial statement of accused very important: minister ISLAMABAD: Condemning the gun attack on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf convoy in which PTI chairman Imran Khan sustained... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Need stressed for making Sharea Faisal beautiful KARACHI: Sindh’s Secretary for Local Government, Housing and Town Planning Engr Syed Najam Ahmad Shah has said ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
17th convocation of COMSATS University held: President urges varsities to conduct market-oriented research ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called upon universities and educational institutions in the country to ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Women’s rights misinterpreted: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said women play a ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Europe Europe could face gas shortage next year: IEA PARIS: Europe must act immediately to prevent a shortage of natural gas next year as Russia slashes deliveries in ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
First winter rain, snowfall expected today KARACHI: The country is expected to see the first rain and snowfall spell of winter from Friday (today) through... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Medical board gave misleading report on torture: Swati ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Azam Swati pleaded that the medical board before which he was... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Promoting economic exchanges: PJBF chairman’s contributions recognised by Japanese govt KARACHI: The Japan govt on Thursday announced the foreign recipients of the 2022 Autumn Conferment of Decorations.... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Letters Towards green energy It was only recently at the Saudi capital Riyadh that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to media reports,... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Confiscation and recovery of assets EDITORIAL: Countries should consider adopting measures that allow such proceeds or instrumentalities to be... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Mission climate change COP27 meetings in Egypt will start on November 6, but the global conference with its first meeting in 1995 is yet to... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Energy market turmoil shakes Europe’s green power plan Europe’s plan to roughly double renewable power generation by the end of the decade to cut its emissions and... Updated 04 Nov, 2022 06:35am
Despite problems, Sindh govt has continued to serve country: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said during the last 12 years, the provincial government was ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
For residents of Islamabad: PM announces sector-wise metro bus service ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has announced a sector-wise metro bus service to improve travel facilities... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Allocations made contrary to actual demands: NHA throw-forward soars to Rs1.192trn ISLAMABAD: The throw-forward of the National Highways Authority (NHA) has accumulated to Rs1.192 trillion, as a... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Industry Jazz, UN Women to introduce programmes for businesswomen ISLAMABAD: Jazz Pakistan has signed an agreement with UN Women to introduce digital and financial literacy ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
PTI workers mount protests RAWALPINDI: Condemning the assassination attempt on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and other... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Punjab CM inquires after health of Imran LAHORE: Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi reached Shaukat Khanum Hospital to inquire after the health of Chairman... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Faysal Bank launches donation payments feature via WhatsApp KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited as part of its digital transformation journey has introduced a new innovative feature ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Reckitt, foodpanda join hands to fight breast cancer KARACHI: Reckitt and foodpanda became partners to raise awareness about breast cancer in Pakistan. The MoU for the... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
PMD predicts rain right from Northern areas to Punjab’s plains LAHORE: A fresh spell of westerly waves will bring rain right from the Northern areas to the plains of Punjab from... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Sana seeks Punjab’s report on attack ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Thursday sought a report of the firing incident on PTI’s long march... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Sikh pilgrims: Railways police chalk out foolproof security plan LAHORE: Railways police is all set to provide foolproof security to virtually 3000 Sikh pilgrims who will be ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Lawmakers from all parties condemn bid to assassinate Imran ISLAMABAD: The lawmakers in National Assembly on Thursday strongly condemned the assassination bid on Pakistan... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Marriyum calls for thorough probe into attack on Imran Khan ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday demanded a thorough ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
NOC for holding sit-in: IHC reserves verdict on PTI’s plea ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday reserved its verdict on the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The credibility of a journalist’s source “What’s so funny?” “It’s what our political pundits are saying that’s so funny.” “What? That the... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Cocaine seized ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) on Thursday recovered 1kg and 560 grams of cocaine from a Brazilian ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
ECP again fails to give date for LG polls in Karachi ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), yet again, on Thursday, failed to fix a date for local... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Natural disasters: Risk assessment needs to be carried out across country: member NDMA ISLAMABAD: A member of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) stated on Thursday that there are national... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (November... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
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 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (November 03,... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (November 03, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 03, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 03, 2022). OFFER PRICE ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 03, 2022). OFFER PRICE ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 03, 2022). OFFER PRICE ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 03, 2022). OFFER PRICE ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (November 03, 2022). OFFER PRICE ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 03, 2022). OFFER PRICE ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 03, 2022). OFFER PRICE ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (November 03, 2022). OFFER PRICE ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (November 03, 2022). ======================== OFFER ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (November 03, 2022). ==================================== ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (November 03,... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
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 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (November 03,... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (November 03, 2022).... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (November 03, 2022). ======================== Open ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (November 03, 2022).... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (November 03, 2022). ======================================= ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (November 03, 2022)... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate increases by Rs500 per maund LAHORE: The spot rate committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Thursday increased the spot rate by Rs 500 per... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (November 03, 2022).... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 119,251 tonnes of cargo comprising 76,171 tonnes of import cargo and 43,080... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Commodities Iron ore makes gains MANILA: Iron ore prices rose on Thursday, propped up by continued speculation that top steel producer China would... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Energy US natgas futures drop ahead of storage report NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 3% on Thursday ahead of a federal report expected to show utilities... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 23.833... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Commodities Asia rice: rupee slide, weak demands drag India rates down MUMBAI/ HANOI/BANGKOK: India rice export prices slipped to a two-month low this week on softer demand and a drop in... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Commodities ICE canola futures rise WINNIPEG: ICE canola futures rose on Wednesday to a four-month high, following strength in soyoil. Canola has been... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Stocks Wall Street extends losses after Fed signals more rate hikes NEW YORK: US stocks extended losses on Thursday as investors feared the Federal Reserve was far from signaling a ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Commodities Palm snaps three-day rally KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures on Thursday reversed early gains to snap a three-day rally after hitting a... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Commodities Gold prices dip NEW YORK: Gold prices fell to a more than one-month low on Thursday as the dollar and US Treasury yields jumped ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Energy Oil slips 1pc as Fed rate hike raises fuel demand concerns NEW YORK: Oil slid about 1% on Thursday as an increase in US interest rates pushed up the dollar and heightened ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Commodities Copper sags after Fed unnerves investors and dollar rallies LONDON: Copper prices slumped on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve failed to provide a clear signal for less... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Energy VLSFO cash premium SINGAPORE: The spot cash premium for 0.5% very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) came off for a fourth straight day on... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Energy VIS assigns credit rating to SNGPL LAHORE: VIS Credit Rating Company Ltd has issued a press release on Thursday regarding assigning of credit rating to... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Rates Equities extend gains KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday due to aggressive buying in almost all... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Money & Banking BoR Sindh signs pact for issuance of e-Stamps by Sindh Bank KARACHI: A tripartite Service Level Agreement (SLA) has been signed between the Board of Revenue, Sindh, Sindh Bank... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Industry Govt urged to engage industrialists in policy discussion KARACHI: Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Vice President/ CEO Ahmad Jawad has said the government should immediately... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Industry KATI welcomes PM’s Rs1,800bn agri package KARACHI: President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Faraz-ur-Rehman expressed hopes that the ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Money & Banking Dollar advances after hawkish Fed; pound sinks as BoE warns of ‘very challenging’ outlook LONDON/NEW YORK: The dollar firmed on Thursday, after the Federal Reserve signalled US interest rates will likely... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Money & Banking Indian rupee drops MUMBAI: The Indian rupee declined versus the dollar on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Money & Banking Yuan hovers near 15-year low SHANGHAI: China’s yuan hovered at a near 15-year low on Thursday, tracking broad dollar strength after US Federal... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Commodities Wheat drops for second session PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat lost more ground on Thursday after Russia reversed a decision to suspend its... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Industry Meeting at KCCI offices: Polish envoy says trade with Pakistan has increased to $722m KARACHI: Ambassador of Republic of Poland to Pakistan Maciej Pisarski said that trade between Pakistan and Poland ... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Taxes Oct revenue of RTO Lahore surpasses target LAHORE: The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Lahore has surpassed revenue target for the month of October 2022 as well as... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Money & Banking NBP bags Best Bank Award for Asia-Pacific KARACHI: The National Bank of Pakistan has won the Best Bank Award in Asia-Pacific for 2022 as Global Finance... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am
Joint efforts needed to promote Pak-Sri Lanka trade: envoy KARACHI: Jagath Abeywarna, Consul General of Sri Lanka in Pakistan has said the both countries were enjoying... Published 04 Nov, 2022 05:56am