Senate committee passes constitution amendment bill ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice on Wednesday passed the constitutional amendment to... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:58am
Taxes All revenue targets will be achieved: PM’s aide KARACHI: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Revenue and Minister of State Tariq Mehmood Pasha has said that... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:54am
BAP leader expresses scepticism over Reko Diq deal ISLAMABAD: The controversy on Reko Diq project has resurfaced with the government’s key ally – Balochistan Awami... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:50am
Regional cooperation vital for making South Asia prosperous, says KP governor ISLAMABAD: “Regional cooperation remains an important factor to bring peace and affluence within South Asia and... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:50am
Europe Ukraine downs swarm of attack drones over Kyiv KYIV: Ukraine said Wednesday it had shot down multiple Iranian-made drones launched at the capital by Russian troops... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:41am
UK inflation slows, remains close to 11 percent LONDON: British inflation slowed more than expected in November but remained near the highest level in more than 40... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:40am
Europe Germany approves 10bn euro F-35 jet deal with US BERLIN: Germany got the go-ahead to buy F-35 fighter jets produced by U.S. defence giant Lockheed Martin as part of... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:40am
ADB cuts developing Asia growth projection on China slowdown MANILA: The Asian Development Bank trimmed its economic growth forecast for developing Asia on Wednesday, with... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:39am
Energy Gasoil margins, premiums up SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil margins on Wednesday recouped losses with premiums hitting their highest... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:28am
EU vows investment in push to boost SE Asia ties BRUSSELS: The EU vowed billions of dollars of investment in southeast Asia Wednesday, as leaders looked to bolster... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:19am
Companies U Bank wins award ISLAMABAD: U Microfinance Bank (U Bank) Islamic Banking has received the prestigious international award for ... Published 15 Dec, 2022 07:14am
Letters ‘Shortfall in revenues’ That noted economist Dr Hafiz A Pasha could turn any dry and drab talk into an erudite discussion is a fact. His... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:58am
Protecting 30pc of the planet to save nature is not as simple as it sounds From the lush Amazon rainforest to the frigid Arctic Ocean, the world’s landscapes — and all the wildlife they... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:53am
Russian oil sold to India below price cap in buyers’ market Russia’s flagship Urals crude has been sold at deeper discounts this month following a European ban on Russian oil... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:45am
Barclays turbocharges 2030 sustainable finance target to $1trn British investment bank Barclays has increased its sustainable and transition finance target to $1 trillion by 2030... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:44am
Here comes another war Counterinsurgency (COIN) 101 will tell you that once a beaten insurgent force is able to sneak out of the warzone ... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:35am
Unwarranted provocations EDITORIAL: Seven Pakistanis lost their lives and 16 others were injured, some of them critically, on Sunday in the... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:30am
Economy: a mess PDM govt is making worse? EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s economy is trapped in a vicious loop. There are three faultlines; and all of them are... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:27am
MENA Deep Dive Dubai: the deepest swimming pool has cars, motorcycles and a toilet Whether you’re an average swimmer who’s always dreamed of exploring the depths of the sea, or a certified and... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:23am
Europe French prosecutors search Macron’s party offices PARIS: French prosecutors said Wednesday that they had searched the headquarters of President Emmanuel Macron’s... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Middle East Iran arrests alleged killers of Sunni cleric TEHRAN: Iran has arrested the alleged killers of a Sunni cleric in the restive southeastern province of... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
15-member national women’s cricket squad announced LAHORE: Right-arm fast bowler Diana Baig and spinners Sadia Iqbal and Tuba Hassan were called, as Pakistan national... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Islamabad Marriot Hotel hosts Tajik president ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Marriot Hotel is delighted to have hosted Emomali Rahmon the honourable President of ... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
President approves re-employment of IB official ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi approved re-employment of Fawad Asadullah Khan as Additional Director General... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Daughter not mentioned in nomination papers: IHC to take up plea for Imran’s disqualification on 20th ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will take up the issue of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Concerted efforts needed to tackle myriad challenges faced by country: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the unresolved Kashmir dispute and the unrelenting... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Complaints against service providers piling up, says ombudsman KARACHI: Federal Ombudsman Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi on Wednesday said that the number of complaints received in the ... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Apex court only ray of hope, says Shibli ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Shibli Faraz said on Wednesday that the top court of the country ... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Digital population, housing census: Ahsan asks PBS, provinces to ensure effective coordination ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has directed the Pakistan... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
7th international research conference held at Wah varsity WAH CANTT: The University of Wah (UW) hosted its 7th Multi-Disciplinary Student Research International Conference... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
120,000 locally made mobile phones exported under ‘regulation 2021’: PTA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan exported 120,000 locally manufactured mobile phones since the implementation of the Mobile ... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (December 14, 2022) and the forecast for Thursday (December 15, 2022)... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Dissolution of Punjab, KPK assemblies: Imran Khan says will announce date on 17th LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Wednesday said that he will announce the date for the... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
India’s terror activities: Dossier containing solid evidence shared with diplomatic corps ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Wednesday shared a dossier containing undeniable and solid evidence of India’s state-sponsored... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
PMYP: Govt announces revival of various schemes ISLAMABAD: In a bid to provide livelihood opportunities to youth, the government Wednesday announced the revival of... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Shops, restaurants in Lahore to close by 10pm: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) proceeding with the petition relating to environmental issues on Wednesday... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Governor gives approval to four bills LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman has given approval to four public interest bills on Wednesday ... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
PFA unearths unit producing fake milk LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Wednesday unearthed a fabricated milk-producing unit and lodged a first... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
PDWP okays four more development schemes LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved four development schemes of various sectors with an... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
UAF vice chancellor advocates merit, self-accountability FAISALABAD: “For transparency in the society, we have to pave the way to eliminate the menace of corruption by... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
CM meets Qaiser, blames PDM govt for economic woes LAHORE: Former National Assembly speaker and PTI leader Asad Qaiser called on Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Pervaiz... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Construction of sustainable houses on RUDA land discussed LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) and British construction and management companies on Wednesday... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The variety of visionaries “There is a limit to how much blame one can throw at another and still keep your audience intact.” “I guess... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Punjab CM election case: PML-N workers call for early hearing of petition by SC LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has urged the Supreme Court to hold early hearing of petition... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
LHC issues notice to suspect in IK attack case LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued a notice to the suspect of attack on Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI)... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Normal rainfall likely in southern areas KARACHI: Southern parts of the country are likely to see about normal rainfall during the winter season from Dec ... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Bilawal terms US list on religious freedom violators ‘biased, politicised’ ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has rejected the United States listing of Pakistan as a state of... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
ECP dismisses plea seeking Faryal Talpur’s disqualification ISLAMABAD: The poll body has dismissed the petition moved by two legislators of the Sindh Assembly from Pakistan... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
PM calls Fazl, Mengal in attempt to pacify them on Reko Diq issue ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, Wednesday, in a telephonic discussion with Pakistan Democratic Movement... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Imran wants NRO, claims Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Federal Information and Broadcasting Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that Imran Khan wants... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Stocks Most Gulf markets gain on US data DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday as investors assessed the prospects of a pivot in... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Stocks Indian shares rise BENGALURU: Indian shares ended higher on Wednesday, led by information technology and metal stocks, as... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Stocks China, HK stocks gain on easing Covid curbs, softer US inflation HONG KONG: China’s CSI 300 and Hong Kong stocks edged up on Wednesday over easing Covid-19 curbs and likely more... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Stocks Wall Street rises as Fed’s rate decision looms NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy decision... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
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 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 14, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 14, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 14, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 14, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 14, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 14, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 14, 2022). ======================== Offer... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 14, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 14, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 14, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,264.0444... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 14, 2022). ... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 14, 2022). ... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (December 14, 2022). ========================== ... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (December 14, 2022).... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates PSX witnesses uptick KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed another rangebound session on Wednesday as investors remained ... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Ministers meet President ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Economic Affairs Sardar Ayaz Sadiq and Federal Minister for Law Senator Azam Nazeer... Updated 15 Dec, 2022 09:53am
Consignments stuck at ports: MoC to hold talks with SBP ISLAMABAD: Commerce Ministry has decided to hold a detailed meeting with State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) to sort issues... Updated 15 Dec, 2022 09:57am
Experts see significant cut in prices of petrol, diesel ISLAMABAD: The price of petrol is likely to go down significantly in the range of Rs10.11 per litre while the price... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Taxes PM’s aide, FBR chief apprise minister of revenue collection strategy ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha, Wednesday, reviewed the performance of the tax... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Commodities Ukraine grain exports down KYIV: Ukraine has exported almost 19.7 million tonnes of grain so far in the 2022/23 season, down 31.5% from the ... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Commodities India’s Dec wheat stocks fall to 6-year low MUMBAI: Indian wheat stocks held in government warehouses for December fell to the lowest in six years, government... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures rise on hopes of recovery SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Wednesday, tracking gains in the Shanghai market, as expectations of... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 27.584... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Commodities Dalian iron ore higher on optimism MANILA: Chinese iron ore and steel futures edged higher on Wednesday on optimism that surging Covid-19 infections in... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Commodities India’s solar boom reverses gas momentum, cements coal use LITTLETON, (Colo.): India’s rapid advances in solar power production have been widely celebrated for showing how... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port, Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 140,434 tonnes of cargo comprising 114,432 tonnes of import cargo and 26,002... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Commodities FranceAgriMer raises 2022/23 non-EU wheat export forecast PARIS: Farm office FranceAgriMer on Wednesday increased its forecast of French soft wheat exports outside the... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (December 14, 2022).... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Cotton & Textile Modest business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Discussing about... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Commodities Aluminium sinks on disquiet over China Covid cases LONDON: Prices of aluminium and other industrial metals faltered on Wednesday on concern about surging Covid cases ... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Energy Oil prices rise by $2 amid forecasts for 2023 demand uptick LONDON: Oil prices rose more than $2 on Wednesday after OPEC and the International Energy Agency (IEA) both forecast... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Commodities Gold listless as investors brace for US Fed outcome NEW YORK: Gold prices stalled on Wednesday as caution ahead of the US Federal Reserve’s policy decision due later... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Commodities Palm oil rises as inventories drop for first time in 6 months JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures extended gains to a second session on Wednesday, as lower-than-expected... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Commodities Gold prices jump to historic high KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday jumped to another historic high on the local market, traders said. Gold was... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Energy German envoy suggests production of ‘green hydrogen’ KARACHI: Ambassador of Federal Republic of Germany Alfred Grannas, while referring to the energy crises being faced... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (December 14, 2022)... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (December 14, 2022). =======================================... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (December 14, 2022).... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (December 14, 2022). ======================== Open ... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (December 14, 2022).... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (December 14, 2022).... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
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 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (December 14, 2022).... Published 15 Dec, 2022 06:00am