Shallow quake kills 162, injures hundreds on Indonesia’s Java island CIANJUR: A shallow 5.6-magnitude earthquake killed at least 162 people, with hundreds injured and others missing,... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Terrorism case: ATC extends Imran’s interim bail ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Monday extended the interim bail of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Petition challenging ECP’s powers referred to LHC CJ LAHORE: Justice Abid Aziz Sheikh of the Lahore High Court on Monday referred a petition to the chief justice for... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
PTA blocks 4.39m grey SIMs in two years ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has identified and blocked 4,395,566 SIMs suspected to be... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rohde & Schwarz terms IDEAS 2022 successful exhibition KARACHI: The German technology company Rohde & Schwarz participated in the International Defence Exhibition and... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Verdict reserved on acquittal plea of Dar, others ISLAMABAD: An accountability court on Monday reserved judgment on applications seeking the acquittal of Finance... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Petition against Imran Khan dismissed LAHORE: A sessions’ court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking registration of a case against former Prime... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Narowal Sports City: IPC ministry and PSB directed to submit PC-1 on 30th ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal Monday directed the Ministry ... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
FO rejects baseless charges levelled by Indian leaders ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday rejected baseless propaganda and irresponsible remarks by Indian leadership at the... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Amicus curiae tells SC how Reko Diq settlement benefits country ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was apprised that successful Reko Diq settlement will restore Pakistan’s ... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Cold & dry weather likely KARACHI: Punjab’s plan districts are expected to witness foggy weather conditions during morning hours on Tuesday,... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
100 visas issued to Indian Hindu pilgrims ISLAMABAD: Pakistan High Commission in New Delhi on Monday issued 100 visas to Indian Hindu pilgrims for visiting... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
PTI senators mount rally against ‘torture inflicted on Swati’ ISLAMABAD: The senators of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday held a protest rally from the Parliament House ... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Harris vows ‘unwavering’ commitment to Philippines MANILA: The United States has an “unwavering” commitment to the Philippines, US Vice President Kamala Harris ... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Iran players feeling strain of protests, says coach Queiroz DOHA: Carlos Queiroz admitted Iran’s players are feeling the strain of protests in the Islamic republic after they... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Europe French govt slashes unemployment benefits PARIS: The French government said Monday that jobseekers would see the amount of time they can claim benefits cut by... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
World Food Programme gives Lebanon $5.4bn for citizens, Syrians BEIRUT: Crisis-hit Lebanon has secured $5.4 billion in aid over three years from the UN’s World Food Programme... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Squad for England Test series announced LAHORE: Mystery spinner Abrar Ahmed and pacer Mohammad Ali have been rewarded for their strong first-class... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Green Development Project: World Bank to provide soft loan of $200m to Punjab LAHORE: The World Bank will give a soft loan of $200 million to the Punjab government for the ‘Green Development... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Industry SEZA chairman calls for regional connectivity to enhance trade LAHORE: Chairman Special Economic Zones Authority (SEZA) Govt of Punjab and former President of Pakistan China Joint... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Supporters to reach Pindi on 25th: PTI’s top minds formulate strategies ahead of ‘long march’ LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that the PTI is demanding... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
HRCP worried over court ruling in Parween’s murder case LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed its dissatisfaction over the acquittal of all... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Punjab OPC’s deputy chief tells IK of preparations for ‘march’ LAHORE Vice-Chairperson Punjab Overseas Pakistanis Commission Makhdoom Syed Tariq Mehmood-ul-Hassan met Chairman... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Taxes Trainee FBR officers get paltry mess allowance LAHORE: The under-training Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) officers are getting less than one and a half dollars per... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Industry Severe liquidity crunch adversely affecting textile exports: PRGMEA LAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has said that the severe... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Commodities Russian wheat prices down MOSCOW: Russian wheat prices fell last week amid an extension of the Black Sea deal allowing Ukrainian grain... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Commodities Gold slips NEW YORK: Gold prices slipped to their lowest in over a week on Monday as the dollar extended gains, while the... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Commodities New China Covid curbs push copper to two-week low LONDON: Copper prices slid to their lowest in more than two weeks on Monday, pressured by fresh COVID curbs in top... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Commodities EU wheat mixed with exports in focus PARIS: Euronext wheat futures were mixed on Monday, with front-month futures again supported by export demand and... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Commodities Palm oil firms as exports rise, ringgit falls JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Monday after dropping to more than a month’s low earlier in... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (November 21, 2022) and the forecast for Tuesday (November 22, 2022)... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates PSX posts minor gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a rangebound session with very low trading activity as investors... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
SC releases convict in Musharraf attack case ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan Monday ordered to release a convict, Rana Tanveer Hussain, who was awarded... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Letters Rumour mills: enough is enough Not only has finance minister Ishaq Dar firmly rejected all speculations about the state of country’s economy,... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sheikh Rashid’s unsavoury comment “How would you define a man?” “I presume you mean apart from the obvious physical…” “Yep.” “Oh I... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Chinese carmakers target more European sales with five-star EVs Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers have set their sights on winning over European drivers and large corporate... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Historic accord The climate summit COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, has produced a historic accord on funding to help vulnerable... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Breakdown of external economic relations The fact that Pakistan is currently operating under an IMF (International Monetary Fund) programme, under the... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Stocks Europe’s STOXX 600 subdued; defensive stock gains offset commodities gloom LONDON: Europe’s STOXX 600 index was little changed on Monday as gains in defensive food and beverage and... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Stocks Wall Street weighed down by energy shares, China curbs; Disney supports Dow NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes began the week on a dull note on Monday due to curbs in China and losses in... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 228,393 tonnes of cargo comprising 153,064 tonnes of import cargo and 75,329... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (November 21, 2022).... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (November 21, 2022).... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
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 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (November 21, 2022).... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (November 21, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
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 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,453.3227... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,263.4533 Bid... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ========================... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ========================... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (November 21, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (November 21, 2022).... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Trade ties, CARs connectivity: High-powered delegation to be sent 11th session of Pak-Afghanistan Joint Economic Commission (JEC) is also expected to be held shortly in Kabul Updated 22 Nov, 2022 10:46am
Pak soldier martyred ISLAMABAD: A Pakistan army soldier embraced martyrdom and 11, including four children were injured following a clash... Updated 22 Nov, 2022 09:21am
Pakistan reopens Afghan crossing Southwestern crossing was reopened after dialogue between Pakistani and Afghan Taliban officials on Sunday Updated 22 Nov, 2022 09:37am
Jul-Sept period: Rs193.15bn authorised/ disbursed under PSDP ISLAMABAD: The federal government has authorised/disbursed Rs193.15 billion, including Rs38.94 billion foreign aid,... Updated 22 Nov, 2022 09:35am
Sugar export: decision to be taken on Thursday ISLAMABAD: The government would decide whether to allow the export of sugar or not on Thursday after collecting data... Updated 22 Nov, 2022 09:34am
FBR enhances security deposits for new customs agents ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has increased the financial security to be deposited by the new ... Updated 22 Nov, 2022 09:24am
New solar power plants: Tariffs to be indexed annually: ECC ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided that tariff of new solar power... Updated 22 Nov, 2022 09:33am
Asif says PM has asked ministry to initiate process ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Defence, Khawaja Asif, informed the National Assembly on Monday that the Defence... Updated 22 Nov, 2022 09:32am
New COAS: appointment process begins ISLAMABAD: The process of the appointment of the army chief has been started on Monday. General Qamar Javed Bajwa,... Updated 22 Nov, 2022 10:55am
Intraparty polls to be held on Dec 30th, PML-N tells ECP ISLAMABAD: The ruling party at the centre, the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has assured the electoral body ... Updated 22 Nov, 2022 09:31am
Toshakhana Reference: IK summoned by district & sessions court ISLAMABAD: The District & Sessions Court of Islamabad on Monday started the trial against former Prime Minister... Updated 22 Nov, 2022 09:32am
Punjab Assembly adopts two ‘out-of-turn’ bills LAHORE: In the absence of the opposition, Punjab Assembly Monday passed two bills which were adopted out-of-turn.... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
COAS, family: Dar takes notice of leaked tax details ISLAMABAD: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday took notice of the alleged leaked information pertaining to... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
SC accepts singer’s plea for cross-examination through video conferencing ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court accepted singer and actress Meesha Shafi’s plea for recording her remaining... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Hamdard Pakistan launches new rendition of its famous jingle KARACHI: Hamdard Pakistan has launched a rendition of its famous ad song “Meray Bachay, Meray Naunehal” in an... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
ABAD decries cartel in cement sector KARACHI: Association of Builders and Developers of Pakistan (ABAD) has demanded the government to take stern action... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Cotton & Textile Yarn merchants urge govt not to impose RD KARACHI: Yarn merchants have appealed to Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar that... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Commodities Gold prices inch up KARACHI: Gold prices on Monday posted a slight gain on the local market, traders said. They went up by Rs400 to... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Huge potential exists for enhancing bilateral trade: German diplomat KARACHI: The German Consul General in Karachi Rudiger Lotz has said that there is huge potential to increase... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
ITeS export remittances increase by 2.89pc in four months ISLAMABAD: The IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) export remittances comprising computer services and call centre... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
No new Cold War? EDITORIAL: In their one-on-one meeting on the sidelines of the G20 the US and Chinese leaders adopted a conciliating... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
‘Wild’ speculations EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar addressed the nation this Saturday past, followed by planning minister... Updated 22 Nov, 2022 11:55am
Energy Oil prices waffle on conflicting OPEC+ output reports NEW YORK: Oil prices were down on Monday, but reversed some losses after hitting their lowest since early January on... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Commodities Iron ore retreats on China Covid woes BEIJING: Iron ore futures slipped on Monday after posting three straight weekly gains, as fresh Covid curbs in the... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Scrapping export tax helps compete globally, says India’s JSW Steel NEW DELHI: India’s removal of export duty on steel intermediates “immensely helps” domestic companies compete... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am
Commodities Brazil’s 2022/2023 soya planting reaches 80pc of area SAO PAULO: Soybean planting has reached 80% of the area in Brazil, a big leap from last week’s 69% but still ... Published 22 Nov, 2022 03:23am