Industry SECP: three Commissioners appointed ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Tuesday issued notifications for the appointment of three new Commissioners at... Published 14 Dec, 2022 07:48am
Commodities Ukrainian grain traders ask govt to ensure power supply KYIV: The Ukrainian grain traders union UGA asked the government on Tuesday to ensure priority supplies of... Published 14 Dec, 2022 07:46am
Industry Construction industry plays important role in economy: Tessori KARACHI: Sindh Governor, Muhammad Kamran Tessori has said that the construction industry plays an important role in... Published 14 Dec, 2022 07:43am
Staff of some missions abroad not paid salaries ISLAMABAD: Employees of Pakistan’s foreign missions in various countries have not been paid for the last three to... Published 14 Dec, 2022 07:41am
Flood-hit areas: Civil society wants rehabilitation work to be expedited KARACHI: Representatives of civil society and human rights organisations on Tuesday demanded the government to... Published 14 Dec, 2022 07:37am
Lyari power outage issue echoes in Sindh Assembly KARACHI: The MMA’s sole legislator in the Sindh Assembly on Tuesday voiced against the prolonged electricity load... Published 14 Dec, 2022 07:35am
Industry FPCCI urges govt to grant status of industry to rice sector KARACHI: Federation Pakistan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI)supporting the demand of Rice Exporters... Published 14 Dec, 2022 07:31am
Punjab: ADB approves $100m loan for TVET ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to help improve technical and ... Published 14 Dec, 2022 07:22am
FTX founder charged with fraud in crypto exchange’s collapse NEW YORK: US federal prosecutors on Tuesday alleged Sam Bankman-Fried committed fraud and violated campaign finance... Published 14 Dec, 2022 07:19am
Public Finance Management Act comes into effect LAHORE: The Public Finance Management Act 2022 has come into effect to bring transparency and efficiency in the... Published 14 Dec, 2022 07:17am
Industry FPCCI chief says concerned at state of economy ISLAMABAD: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President, Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has said... Published 14 Dec, 2022 07:02am
Money & Banking Old-design banknotes can’t be exchanged after 31st KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced on Tuesday that old design large size banknotes cannot be... Published 14 Dec, 2022 06:55am
South Asia Bangladesh arrests emir of Jamaat-e-Islami DHAKA: Bangladeshi police said on Tuesday that they had arrested the chief of the country’s largest Islamist ... Published 14 Dec, 2022 06:43am
Europe EU parliament sacks VP charged in Qatar bribe probe STRASBOURG (France): The European Parliament on Tuesday sacked one of its own vice presidents amid corruption... Published 14 Dec, 2022 06:37am
US announces major nuclear fusion breakthrough WASHINGTON: US researchers announced a historic nuclear fusion breakthrough on Tuesday that could pave the way for... Published 14 Dec, 2022 06:29am
Pak-NZ series from 26th LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and New Zealand Cricket (NZC) have mutually agreed to bring forward the tour of... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Alvi signs bill about promotion, protection of foreign investment ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Tuesday signed the Foreign Investment (Promotion and Protection) Bill, 2022 to... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
20 centres of excellence to be developed under IWRPP ISLAMABAD: The Improving Workforce Readiness in Punjab Project (IWRPP), approved by the Executive Committee of the... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (December 13, 2022) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 14, 2022)... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Winter vacations from 22nd KARACHI: The Sindh government has announced winter vacations in schools and colleges throughout the province. The... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Fazl, Mengal not happy with ‘Reko Diq legislation’ ISLAMABAD: Following expressing serious reservations in the National Assembly (NA) the other day over the passage of... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
In unusual move, ECP members urge PTI leaders to ‘defuse tensions’ ISLAMABAD: In an unusual move, the poll body, Tuesday, urged the top leadership of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Tajik president due today ISLAMABAD: President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan will arrive on a two-day official visit to Pakistan today... Updated 14 Dec, 2022 04:11pm
Suleman Shehbaz granted 14-day protective bail ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) granted 14-day protective bail to Suleman Shehbaz, son of Prime Minister... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Efforts on to steer country out of economic crisis: Saad LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz senior leader Khawaja Saad Rafique said on Tuesday that PTI Chairman Imran Khan... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
CM issues policy to curtail govt expenditure LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervez Elahi has issued strict instructions to implement the austerity policy... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Plan to provide free services of advocates to poor persons facing criminal cases LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to provide free services of advocates to indigent persons in criminal... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
PTI to hold ‘power shows’ across Punjab on 17th LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday decided to hold political power shows at Liberty Chowk in... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Why is rupee weakening against USD? “So why is the dollar strengthening against the rupee?” “If Dar is to be believed…” “Depends?”... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Senior official visits offices of Punjab Overseas Pakistanis Commission LAHORE: Additional Chief Secretary (ACS) Home Punjab Captain Asadullah Khan (retd) visited the Punjab Overseas... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Temperature likely to drop suddenly by next week: PMD official LAHORE: Temperature is likely to witness a sudden drop to 4C from existing 12C by early next week with the impact of... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Stocks Most Gulf markets retreat ahead of Fed meeting; Saudi rebounds DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Tuesday ahead of a reading of US inflation on the eve of a... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Stocks Indian shares boosted by banks, IT stocks BENGALURU: Indian shares ended higher on Tuesday, led by IT and banking stocks, after retail inflation came within... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Stocks China stocks fall as Covid outbreak fears grow SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Tuesday, as optimism over easing COVID-19 restrictions started fading amid signs of a... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Stocks European shares climb on US inflation data MILAN: European shares climbed on Tuesday after softer-than-expected US inflation data spurred bets that the Federal... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Stocks Wall Street gains as CPI data calms jitters NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Tuesday, led by rate-sensitive megacap stocks, after a... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Lack of prudent macroeconomic policies “The curious task of economics is to demonstrate to men how little they really know about what they imagine they... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
COP15 debates whether biodiversity credits can put a value on nature As the UN COP15 summit in Montreal aims to halt rapid destruction of nature and restore degraded lands, some experts... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Whoosh tests Russian IPO interest as foreign investors frozen out Corporate Russia is watching closely this week as electric scooter firm Whoosh braves Russian economic isolation ... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
China readying $143bn package for its chip firms in face of US curbs China is working on a more than 1 trillion yuan ($143 billion) support package for its semiconductor industry, three... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Letters Looming sovereign default rhetoric Expectedly, the prime minister Shehbaz Sharif and his economic czar Ishaq Dar have squashed the talk or speculation... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
No one will be allowed to politicise Reko Diq project: CM QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo said on Tuesday no one would be allowed to politicise ... Updated 14 Dec, 2022 08:00am
Homes needed for protection of ‘intersex’ children: FSC ISLAMABAD: The Federal Shariat Court (FSC) has said that there should be exclusive protection homes for children, ... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Steps to be taken for legislation on waterways transport, Senate body told ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs was informed on Tuesday that concrete steps will be... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
SSUET awards full scholarship to woman cricketer KARACHI: The Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) has given a scholarship to national cricketer... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Asks NAB to vacate G-5 office: PAC seeks 10-year record of Toshakhana gifts ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday sought the 10-year record of Toshakhana gifts from the... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Maersk supports flood relief efforts in Pakistan KARACHI: A.P. Moller - Maersk (Maersk) has been unwavering in its dedication to supporting the communities where it... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Jazz partners with Ericsson to boost digital skills among entrepreneurs ISLAMABAD: Jazz has partnered with Ericsson to boost digital skills for their entrepreneurial community in Pakistan... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Toshakhana reference: IK legally bought assets, lawfully sold them: counsel ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s counsel on Tuesday adopted the stance that it is... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Drugs, other substances worth $46.11m seized: ANF ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) claimed to have seized 3,076.902kg of drugs, 26.8kg of suspected... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
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 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ========================... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (December 13, 2022).... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates PSX ekes out gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed a rangebound session as investors remained cautious and ... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Energy For next year: NPCC seeks accurate power demand forecast ISLAMABAD: The National Power Control Centre (NPCC), an arm of National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) has... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Grains Punjab govt launches ‘production competition’ for wheat growers LAHORE: The Punjab Government has launched a ‘production competition 2022-23’ for the wheat growers under the... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Energy Asia spot fuel market eases on thin trade SINGAPORE: Asia’s spot fuel oil market eased further on Tuesday amid thin trade, while backwardation in the very... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Energy US natgas futures jump NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped about 7% to a two-week high on Tuesday on forecasts for colder weather and... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 85,625 tonnes of cargo comprising 65,080 Tones of import cargo and 20,545... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Energy Gasoil margins, premiums extend gains as oil firms SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10 ppm sulphur gasoil margins and premiums rallied for a second consecutive day as oil futures... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (December 13, 2022).... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Cotton & Textile Slow trading on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Naseem Usman said... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Commodities Copper hits multi-month peak as dollar slides LONDON: Copper prices jumped to their highest in nearly six months on Tuesday on a weaker dollar after a further... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Energy Oil rises as dollar slumps on slowing inflation NEW YORK: Oil rose to more than $80 a barrel on Tuesday as investors bought up risk assets after US data pointed to... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Commodities Gold jumps 2pc as US CPI data spurs Fed slowdown bets NEW YORK: Gold climbed over 2% on Tuesday to its highest levels in more than five months after data showing a... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Commodities Palm oil jumps more than 4pc on lower stocks JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Tuesday, posted the biggest daily gain since Nov.1 after posted sharp... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (December 13, 2022)... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 13, 2022).... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ======================== Open Bid... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (December 13, 2022).... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (December 13, 2022).... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,263.9985 ... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 13, 2022). ========================... Published 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
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 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
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 14 Dec, 2022 05:57am
Cabinet meeting: Reko Diq: JUI(F)-BNP(M) boycott confirms fissure Cabinet gives formal approval to sign final deal for the Reko Diq project on December 15 Updated 14 Dec, 2022 10:00am