Protest scrutiny intensifies on Iran despite win DOHA: Iran’s football stars scored a famous victory with a last gasp World Cup win but scrutiny on the conduct of... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Energy EU delays talks on Russian oil price cap until next week BRUSSELS: A meeting of European Union government representatives, scheduled for Friday evening to discuss a Group of... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Energy German cabinet approves gas, electricity price brake BERLIN: The German cabinet has approved planned gas and electricity price brakes in an expedited process, Chancellor... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Europe Germany shortens electricity windfall tax duration BERLIN: The German government plans to impose a levy to skim off electricity companies’ windfall profits from Dec.... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Alvi honours cricket team ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has appreciated the performance of Pakistan Cricket Team during the T20 World Cup... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
IHC extends stay order against construction of Bhara Kahu bypass ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday extended its stay order against the construction of Bhara Kahu... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Bar in Article 212 of Constitution applicable: IR officers’ posting falls within T&C of civil servant: SHC ISLAMABAD: The Sindh High Court (SHC), dismissing the petitions of the Inland Revenue Department officers, held that... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
SC disqualifies Vawda for one term ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court turned former leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Faisal Vawda’s ... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Travel plans for IK finalized LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has finalized the travel plans for its Chairman Imran Khan and he will... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
PTI granted permission to hold sit-in ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday was granted permission to hold its sit-in at Faizabad for ... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Cold, dry weather likely KARACHI: Mainly cold and dry weather is expected in most parts of the country on Saturday, the Met Office said on... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
EFP recognises foodpanda facilitating women’s empowerment KARACHI: foodpanda, one of the leading q-commerce and delivery companies in the country, has been recognised by the... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
FM for cooperation with OIC in promoting Muslim causes ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to further advance its... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Karachi Zoo to be a recreational hub soon: administrator KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Friday said Karachi Zoological and Botanical Garden is... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
OGDCL launches program for village children ISLAMABAD: As a responsible corporate, the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) under its CSR Program on... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Broadband facilities: Over 70 connectivity projects under way, says minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque said over 70 connectivity projects worth... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
US envoy lauds ‘Million Women Mentors Initiative’ by S&P Global & USPWC KARACHI: S&P Global Pakistan (S&P Global) has successfully mentored more than 12,000 women as part of its... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Default imminent? The mantra “Pakistan is heading for a default” and the counter narrative “that it is not going to default”... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Game on hai Football fever is sweeping the globe and its epicenter is the Qatari capital Doha. Major upsets like the Saudi win... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
China central bank to offer cheap loans to support developers’ bonds China’s central bank will offer cheap loans to financial firms for buying bonds issued by property developers, ... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Investors left scratching heads as ECB bosses spar on outlook The European Central Bank’s top economic thinkers are sparring over the outlook for inflation and rates, leaving... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Letters Economic growth, political stability Obligingly, President Arif Alvi has signed the summary and approved the appointment of Lt-Gen Sahir Shamshad Mirza ... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Karachi JI chief demands ECP remove ‘political’ administrator KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter chief Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has demanded of the Sindh government ... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Farewell ceremony for outgoing CJCSC held ISLAMABAD: Outgoing Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee General Nadeem Raza’s farewell ceremony was held at... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
OGDCL launches education programme ISLAMABAD: As a responsible corporate, the Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) under its CSR program... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Minister launches annual global campaign against GBV ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has launched a 16-day campaign... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
PTI lawyers stage demo ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawyers on Friday protested in front of the Supreme Court, demanding suo... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Punjab CM felicitates new army chief Gen Munir LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has congratulated Lt. Gen. Syed Asim Munir on his elevation as... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The cascading effect? “The entire country is seeing the glass as half full but for the life of me I don’t see why.” “What in the... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
CCPO’s suspension: JIT suspends probe into IK’s attack case LAHORE: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) constituted to investigate the assassination attempt on former prime... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
JICA to fund development of river embankments in Punjab LAHORE: The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will fund development of river embankments and related... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 25, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (November 26, 2022)... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
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 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,264.6475 Bid... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2022). ========================... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2022). ========================... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Owned by resident Pakistanis: FBR starts taxing hundreds of foreign properties FBR has exercised its right of taxation of such foreign rental income in Pakistan and the owners of such properties are entitled to take tax credit Updated 27 Nov, 2022 12:24am
Jul-Oct period: Rs241.26bn authorised/disbursed under PSDP ISLAMABAD: The federal government has authorised/disbursed Rs241.26 billion, including Rs43.94 billion foreign aid,... Updated 26 Nov, 2022 10:03am
Overnight reverse repo (ceiling) rate to be 17pc KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Friday decided to increase ‘Policy Rate’ (Target Rate) from 15 percent... Updated 26 Nov, 2022 11:30am
Policy rate hiked to 16pc to quell biting inflation Including this 100bps increase, SBP has raised its key rate by 625bps cumulatively in 2022 Policy rate jumps to 23-year high Updated 26 Nov, 2022 12:48pm
Rates PSX moves up in dull trade KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a lackluster activity as investors preferred to remain on the... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
FDFF creation: Cabinet approves Rs100m technical supplementary grant ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has approved Rs 100 million Technical... Updated 26 Nov, 2022 10:01am
Energy sector: ADB sending mission for proposed policy-based loan ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is fielding a consultation mission for the proposed policy-based loan... Updated 26 Nov, 2022 09:58am
Turkish cos to take up profit repatriation, taxation issues with PM ISLAMABAD: Turkish companies engaged in different projects have raised concerns over the delay in repatriation of... Updated 26 Nov, 2022 09:59am
PM, Erdogan hold one-to-one meeting KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was hosted by President Recep Tayyip Erdogan at Vahdettin Mansion in Istanbul... Updated 26 Nov, 2022 09:59am
Alternative energy: PM urges Pak-Turkish collaboration ISTANBUL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday, citing huge potential in the field of alternative energy in both... Updated 26 Nov, 2022 09:57am
Pakistan delays 500,000 tonnes of wheat tender to 30th HAMBURG: A government agency in Pakistan has postponed the deadline for submission of price offers in an... Updated 27 Nov, 2022 04:09am
Cotton & Textile KCA, PCSI hold training course on ‘Cotton Ginning’ KARACHI: The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) has organized one week training course on “Cotton Ginning” with ... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Energy OGRA holds webinar on sustainable uplift ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) conducted a webinar on “Prosperous Pakistan and Sustainable... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Pakistan Lifestyle Furniture Expo begins KARACHI: Pakistan's largest furniture exhibition “Pakistan Lifestyle Furniture Expo” inaugurated on Friday at... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Commodities Crop protection: Use of GMOs tied to health of soil ISLAMABAD: Using Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) to help crops withstand droughts and other extreme conditions... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
The real state of real estate EDITORIAL: In a recent speech, former Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan (IK) hit out at the ‘mafias’ in the ... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Change of command EDITORIAL: The anxiously awaited appointment has been made. Gen Asim Munir is to succeed Gen Qamar Javed Bajwa as ... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Cotton & Textile Lean business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Friday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Chairman Karachi... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Commodities Gold prices unchanged KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday remained unchanged on the local market, traders said. The precious metal was ... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (November 25, 2022). ======================== Open Bid... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (November 25, 2022).... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (November 25, 2022).... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (November 25, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,458.5569... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 25, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Pakistan to repay $1bn bond on Dec 2: SBP chief ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will repay a $1 billion international bond on Dec 2, three days before its due date, the... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
China frees up $70bn for banks to underpin slowing economy BEIJING: China said on Friday it would cut the amount of cash that banks must hold as reserves for the second time... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
SPI inflation up 0.48pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) based inflation for the week ended November 24, recorded an increase... Updated 26 Nov, 2022 10:02am
Companies City School, Google’s Tech Valley sign MoU KARACHI: To innovate in the education sector, Google has tied up with City School. Google’s Tech Valley signed a... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
DG JICA meets Minister for Economic Affairs ISLAMABAD: Ito Teruyuki, Director General of South Asia Department, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Industry Dar meets SCCI delegation ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with a delegation of... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Industry Minister promises development of infrastructure in PQIZ KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Faisal Sabzwari has assured the business community that ... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
KATI assured of steps to promote exports KARACHI: Chief Executive of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Zubair Motiwala has assured Korangi... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Industry Corporate sector: White Ribbon launches Workplace Gender Inclusion Awards KARACHI: For the first time in Pakistan, White Ribbon, has announced the launch of White Ribbon Workplace Gender... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Money & Banking FBL partners with BOK KARACHI: Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) and Bank of Khyber (BOK) to partner together to enable Bank of Khyber customers... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Industry Member Customs vows full support to TMA KARACHI: Chairman South Circle of the Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan, Syed Usman Ali along with senior... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Companies ABHI, Shell join hands KARACHI: ABHI, Pakistan’s first financial wellness platform, became the first official partner of Shell Pakistan... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Bestway Cement receives ‘Carbon Neutralization Pioneer Award’ KARACHI: Acknowledged for its vision and relentless pursuit of environment excellence, Bestway received the ... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Taxes Import of PAU by Roche Pakistan: CCC’s ruling resolves duty, tax assessment issue ISLAMABAD: The Customs Classification Committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has given a decision in favour... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Industry SCCI conducting workshops on South Asian women’s entrepreneurship developement ISLAMABAD: It is apparent that South Asian women entrepreneurs face numerous difficulties in doing business due to... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Industry President of SAARC chamber hails Ghulam Ali’s appointement as governor LAHORE: Iftikhar Ali Malik, President of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) congratulated Senator ... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Companies Austrian team briefed about NESPAK’s operations at home and abroad LAHORE: A delegation comprising personnel of Austria-based companies led by Johannies Brunner, Commercial Counsellor... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Canada posts C$1.72 billion surplus over six months OTTAWA: Canada recorded a C$1.72 billion ($1.29 billion) budget surplus for the first six months of the 2022/23... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am
Money & Banking Foreigners make biggest weekly Japan bond purchases in more than a year TOKYO: Foreign investors bought the largest amount of Japanese government bonds in more than a year in the latest... Published 26 Nov, 2022 04:13am