Stocks Indian shares settle lower on hawkish Fed fears BENGALURU: Indian shares logged losses amid cautious trading on Tuesday, a day ahead of the domestic central ... Published 07 Dec, 2022 07:24am
Funeral prayers offered for martyred cops LAHORE: The funeral prayers of two police officers, who embraced martyrdom in shootout between unknown dacoits in... Published 07 Dec, 2022 07:22am
Governor wants all parties to agree on joint Charter of Economy LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman said on Tuesday that all political parties should agree on the... Published 07 Dec, 2022 07:22am
Commodities Palm oil rebounds on India imports, Indonesia biodiesel plan JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday, rebounding from earlier losses, after reports of India’s... Published 07 Dec, 2022 07:21am
Commodities Gold rises as dollar stalls uptick, yields ease NEW YORK: Gold rose on Tuesday as the dollar gave up some of its recent gains and US Treasury yields retreated, with... Published 07 Dec, 2022 07:20am
Stocks Meta Platforms, banks pull Wall Street lower NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on Tuesday, dragged down by shares of Meta Platforms and banks, while... Published 07 Dec, 2022 07:18am
Development package for AJK: Senate body discusses progress made ISLAMABAD: The meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Affairs discussed progress ... Published 07 Dec, 2022 07:16am
Companies BoP declared ‘Corporate Finance House of the Year’ KARACHI: CFA Society Pakistan hosted the 19th edition of its prestigious Annual Excellence Awards in Karachi to... Published 07 Dec, 2022 07:12am
Subscription for Globe Residency REIT (GRR) on Dec 14-15 KARACHI: General subscription for Globe Residency REIT (GRR), Pakistan’s first developmental REIT being listed on... Published 07 Dec, 2022 07:11am
Energy Electricity can’t be provided for free: minister KARACHI: K-Electric’s senior leadership teams gave a detailed briefing to the Provincial Energy Minister, Imtiaz... Updated 09 Dec, 2022 06:09am
Proposed BIT with Hungary: Differences emerge between BoI, ministries over proposal ISLAMABAD: There is a reported difference of opinion between the Board of Investment (BoI) and some related... Published 07 Dec, 2022 07:05am
NUST’s convocation week begins ISLAMABAD: The second convocation week of the National University of Sciences & Technology (NUST) commenced at... Published 07 Dec, 2022 07:03am
World Bank puts country’s external debt stock by end-2021 at $130.433bn ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has estimated Pakistan’s total external debt stocks at $130.433 billion by end-2021... Published 07 Dec, 2022 07:01am
Industry LCCI urges govt to establish ‘cottage city’ LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has demanded of the government to allocate land for the... Published 07 Dec, 2022 06:55am
PTI to launch ‘hold elections, save the country’ movement today LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) will launch an 11-day ‘hold elections, save the country’ movement on... Published 07 Dec, 2022 06:48am
Where you need trust, you need PKI TEXT: Imran Ashraf is helping companies to leverage the power of PKI and blockchain. His area of intrest is CBDC,... Published 07 Dec, 2022 06:30am
Digital Certificates with Khazana Digital-e-Trust TEXT: In the past, PKI (public key infrastructure) technology was complicated which made its adoption a slow and a... Published 07 Dec, 2022 06:25am
National Root Certificate Authority: Messages From Amin-ul-Haq Federal Minister, IT TEXT: I am delighted to felicitate Electronic Certification Accreditation Council (ECAC) management and employees on... Published 07 Dec, 2022 06:24am
National Root Certificate Authority: Messages From Mohsin Mushtaq Federal Secretary, IT TEXT: I extend my heartiest congratulations to Electronic Certification Accreditation Council (ECAC) on ... Published 07 Dec, 2022 06:23am
Electronic Certification Accreditation Council (ECAC) TEXT: Digital Economy is transforming the way businesses, governments and societies interact and operate. A... Published 07 Dec, 2022 06:20am
Welcome to Digital Pakistan TEXT: The world has gone digital and like many other countries, Pakistan is also on a journey of Digital... Published 07 Dec, 2022 06:18am
PepsiCo Pakistan steps forward to help resolve environment issues ISLAMABAD: PepsiCo Pakistan has taken steps to resolve some of the most pressing environmental issues to deal with... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Centaurus Mall: traders protest against sealing ISLAMABAD: Traders community on Tuesday staged a protest demonstration against the sealing of Centaurus Mall by the... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Bilawal to visit Indonesia, Singapore ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari will pay official visits to Indonesia and Singapore from today... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Briefing given to Senate panel: Countless flood affectees awaiting humanitarian support: BISP ISLAMABAD: “Count-less” flood-affected people are still awaiting humanitarian support which has not been ... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
PDM steps up efforts for new set-up in Punjab: Zardari asks Shujaat to convince Elahi not to dissolve PA ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)-led ruling coalition in the centre has stepped up efforts to bring... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Visit to Tirah Valley: COAS lauds morale of troops RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir Tuesday visited Tirah Valley, Khyber District, said a... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Opposition calls for proactive approach to tackle future calamities KARACHI: Opposition legislators on Tuesday called for an adaptable and pre-emptive planning to cope with the ... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Democracy, free media reinforce each other: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that democracy and media freedom reinforce each other and go hand... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Govt taking steps for women’s empowerment: official FAISALABAD: Divisional Commissioner Muhammad Shahid Niaz has said that due to the efforts of the government and... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
All set for Karachi International Book Fair KARACHI: Around 150 leading publishers and booksellers from Pakistan and 40 exhibitors from 17 countries will... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Money & Banking Telemart, NIFT ePay team up to provide great digital payment experience KARACHI: Telemart collaborates with NIFT ePay to provide a superior digital payment experience to its customers. ... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Xi to visit Saudi Arabia today RIYADH: Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a three-day visit to Saudi Arabia this week, meeting the king and de... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Europe EU agrees ban on imports driving deforestation BRUSSELS: The European Union reached an agreement Tuesday to ban the import of products including coffee, cocoa and... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Performance of PDMAs dismays parliamentary panel ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Tuesday expressed dismay over the pathetic performance of provincial disaster... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
30th anniversary of Babri Mosque’s demolition: Pakistan condemns ongoing construction of Hindu temple on the site ISLAMABAD: On the 30th anniversary of the demolition of the historic Babri Mosque by Hindu zealots, Pakistan on... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
T-20 World Cup Cricket Tournament for the Blind: Non-issuance of visas to team by India slammed ISLAMABAD: Pakistan deeply regretted the non-issuance of visas to its blind cricket team by India for participation... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
NA panel discusses privatisation of Mepco ISLAMABAD: The meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Privatisation was held on Tuesday under the... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
JI chief meets Turkish ambassador LAHORE: Chief of the Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Sirajul Haq and Turkish Ambassador Mehmet Pacaci discussed relations... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Bhara Kahu Bypass project: IHC again extends stay order against construction on QAU land ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) once again extended its stay order against the construction of the Bhara... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Companies Financing for bike riders: foodpanda partners with U Microfinance Bank KARACHI: foodpanda, an online delivery service provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with U ... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Financing can play crucial role in countering disasters: experts ISLAMABAD: Stressing the need for strengthening structures at the community level to reduce the impact of disasters... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Cooperation key to overcoming regional challenges: NA speaker ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has said that regional cooperation is key to finding... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Thatta water supply scam: AC adjourns hearing of case against Zardari, others ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Tuesday adjourned the hearing of the Thatta water supply case against former... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (December 06, 2022) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 07, 2022)... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates Stock market depressed KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday remained under pressure and closed on a negative note due to selling on... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Look at our three national leaders “It’s location, location, location.” “In real estate.” “And in politics. Look at our three national... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Stocks China stocks end higher HONG KONG: China stocks closed higher on Tuesday after a rangebound day of trade, while Hong Kong stocks lost steam,... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
ESG and country’s textile industry Pakistan’s textile sector is experiencing a rising requirement from the global community of buyers to enhance... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Xi’s visit spotlights warming Saudi-China ties, and their ‘limits’ When Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Saudi Arabia from Wednesday, the oil-rich kingdom will seek mostly economic... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Investors look to emerging markets as planets align for end of dollar bull market As the US dollar tumbles from multi-decade highs, some investors are betting emerging market currencies will be big... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Letters The elusive Russian oil Peshawar There appears to be a growing realisation in the government that the economic situation is already bad and... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Energy Asia fuel oil: steady supplies from Russia cap margins SINGAPORE: Steady fuel oil supplies from Russia to Asia have capped recovery in refining margins, with cracks... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Energy US natgas futures remain at five-week low on mixed weather forecasts NEW YORK: US natural gas futures held near a five-week low on Tuesday as forecasts for cooler weather and more... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 27,994 tonnes of cargo comprising 22,839 tonnes of import cargo and 5,155... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Energy Gasoil margins dip on stronger crude prices SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10 ppm sulphur gasoil margins dipped on Tuesday over stronger crude prices amid a dearth of... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (December 06, 2022)... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (December 06, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 06, 2022).... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (December 06, 2022). ======================== Open Bid... Published 07 Dec, 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 Tuesday (December 06, 2022).... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (December 06, 2022).... Published 07 Dec, 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 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (December 06, 2022).... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (December 06, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Dec, 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 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 06, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 06, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 06, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 06, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 06, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 06, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,263.1915 ... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 06, 2022). ========================... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 06, 2022). ========================... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (December 06, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (December 06, 2022).... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
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 07 Dec, 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 Tuesday (December... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
IMF programme: Govt remains committed, Dar tells Nong Finance minister says negotiations for ninth review are at an advanced state Updated 07 Dec, 2022 09:53am
Oil from Russia: Musadik says there will be no US sanctions ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Petroleum Musadik Malik on Tuesday said that the government is not deliberating on... Updated 07 Dec, 2022 09:47am
Poor countries’ debt servicing costliest: World Bank NEW YORK: The poorest countries in the world now spend over a tenth of their export income to service external debt,... Updated 07 Dec, 2022 09:47am
Oil prices slump to pre-Ukraine crisis levels NEW YORK: US oil prices fell in frenzied trading on Tuesday to their lowest settlement levels this year, with Brent... Updated 07 Dec, 2022 09:52am
Anchorperson’s murder: SC directs govt to register FIR ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has directed the government to register an FIR of journalist Arshad Sharif’s murder,... Updated 07 Dec, 2022 09:48am
Rs38bn additional taxation measures: Tax Laws (Amend) Ord may be extended for another 120 days ISLAMABAD: The government may extend the date of the Tax Laws (Second Amendment) Ordinance 2022, which was... Updated 07 Dec, 2022 09:51am
‘NROs given to crooked families’ accounted for mammoth debt: Imran Khan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan Tuesday said that NRO1 and NRO2 given to two crooked... Updated 07 Dec, 2022 09:50am
FIR lodged by Islamabad police ISLAMABAD: Following the direction of the Supreme Court, the city police on Tuesday registered the first information... Updated 07 Dec, 2022 09:43am
‘Funding’ major challenge to achieve SDGs, says Aisha Pasha ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha has said that funding is a major challenge in ... Updated 07 Dec, 2022 09:49am
Vegetables: 400 containers stuck at seaport: PFVA KARACHI: Over 400 containers of imported vegetables are stuck at seaport due to non-availability of foreign ... Updated 07 Dec, 2022 09:50am
Energy ECC asks Power Division to resolve KE issues ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) has directed Power Division to expedite resolution of pending... Updated 07 Dec, 2022 11:40am
Industry PCJCCI chief pays rich tribute to S M Muneer LAHORE: Moazzam Ghurki, President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) has expressed his... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Industry Fisheries dept to offer subsidies on shrimp farming LAHORE: The Punjab Fisheries Department (PFD) will extend subsidies to the farmers for promotion of profitable... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
NTDC’s acting chief likely to be confirmed as MD LAHORE: Acting Managing Director (MD) of the National Transmission & Despatch Company (NTDC) Engr Dr Rana Abdul... Updated 07 Dec, 2022 09:41am
Money & Banking Yuan slips, with traders wary of reopening risks SHANGHAI: China’s yuan weakened on Tuesday as the dollar gained broadly, with sentiment also curbed by growing... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am
Fuel imports from Russia EDITORIAL: The Minister of State on Energy (Petroleum Division), Musadik Malik, held a press conference on his ... Published 07 Dec, 2022 05:54am