Three high-performing teenagers ‘added’ to men’s Test squad LAHORE: As part of its strategy and vision to develop, grow and incentivize high-performing talented youngsters, the... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Registration of SSMCs under rules: Despite reminders, major social media platforms not responding positively: PTA ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunica-tion Authority (PTA) has blamed major social media platforms i.e. Facebook,... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Movies & Music Punjab govt ready for promoting film industry: secretary LAHORE: The Punjab government is ready to provide all possible facilities for the promotion of the film industry. ... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
South Asia Indian police probe deaths of Russian lawmaker, companion NEW DELHI: Indian police are investigating the sudden deaths of a wealthy Russian politician who reportedly... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Subdued consumer demand one of Russia’s key economic challenges: deputy PM MOSCOW: Fostering a recovery in consumer demand and helping the corporate sector become profitable are the biggest... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
UN urges Taliban to end ‘terrible’ restrictions on women GENEVA: The Taliban must immediately revoke their policies targeting women and girls in Afghanistan, the UN rights... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
The Democrats panel led by Sarbazi wins KPC polls unopposed KARACHI: The Democrats panel here Tuesday was elected unopposed in Karachi Press Club (KPC) Elections 2022-23. ... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rs26bn allocated for healthcare projects LAHORE: Under the direction of Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi, work has been started for providing... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Flour price reaches Rs140/kg LAHORE: Flour (Chakki atta) prices on Tuesday registered Rs10 per kilogram upward jump and reached Rs140 from Rs130... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
ACE arrests PML-N MNA Chaudhry Ashraf LAHORE: Anti-corruption Establishment Punjab has arrested Muslim League (N) MNA Chaudhry Muhammad Ashraf on the... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Salik Hussain appointed PML-Q’s SVP LAHORE: Chaudhry Salik Hussain, who is also Federal Minister for Board of Investment in the current coalition set ... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
LHC suspends notification on ‘closure’ of theatres at 10 pm LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday suspended the notifications issued against opening of theatres after... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
‘Snowstorm Emergency Plan’ of Murree district reviewed LAHORE: With a view to providing a prompt response to emergencies in the winter season, the Secretary Punjab... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Westerly system set to bring rain to Punjab, snowfall to hilly areas LAHORE: Westerly system is all set to bring rain to the plains of Punjab and snowfall to the hills of Murree and... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Leather show at Lahore Expo Centre from Feb 1 KARACHI: Gulzar Firoz, Convener, Press and Media Committee, PTA (Central) has informed that 8th Pakistan Mega ... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
On govt’s request, ECP puts off LG elections in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), on Tuesday, postponed the local government elections in... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
25 more security pickets set up in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Aimed to further tighten security in the city, police on Tuesday set up 25 more security pickets in... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Karachi administrator wants roads in East district repaired quickly KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Dr Syed Saifur Rahman on Tuesday said that the construction and repair of the roads ... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
PSDF has enhanced skills of 8,600 rural women this year: official LAHORE: The Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) has trained more than 8,600 women this year across 27 districts in... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Suspects, handlers in Islamabad attack case arrested: minister ISLAMABAD: The law enforcement agencies have arrested the handlers and suspects involved in Sector I-10/4 terror... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
‘Corrupt rulers’ brought into power through conspiracy: Cheema LAHORE: Spokesperson for Punjab Chief Minister and Punjab government Musarat Jamshed Cheema has said that corrupt... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
DIG vows to solve problems of ABAD KARACHI: DIGP of Karachi East Muqaddas Haider promised to solve problems of ABAD members, including land grabbing,... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Banking Encashment deadline for withdrawn prize bonds extended KARACHI: The federal government has announced its decision to extend the last date for encashment of withdrawn prize... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Experts stress need for proper waste management plan for Hyderabad HYDERABAD: The city of Hyderabad needs an effective solid waste management plan and the citizens’ engagement is... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Fawad urges NA speaker to accept lawmakers’ resignations LAHORE: Senior Vice President of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Fawad Chaudhry said on Tuesday that if National... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Petition on custody of kids: IHC orders man to hand over two children to their Polish mothers ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday ordered a Pakistani citizen to hand over his two children to... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
LG polls in Islamabad: IHC turns down PTI plea for injunction on postponement ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday turned down Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s request for an... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Sanaullah narcotics case: Senate body asks ministry to challenge LHC verdict ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Tuesday asked the Ministry of Narcotics Control to challenge the Lahore High ... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
A ‘permission economy’ Pakistan has become a “permission economy” due to over and inefficient regulations. This regulatory burden has... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Commodities Asia coffee: sluggish trading in Vietnam HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Coffee trade was sluggish in Vietnam on thin demand, while Indonesia remained quiet due to low... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Energy Asia fuel oil: spot premiums flat in thin trade, supply influx caps recovery SINGAPORE: Asia’s spot fuel oil cash premiums were little changed on Tuesday amid thin year-end trading, while... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
PTI contacts NA speaker to discuss ‘resignations’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) former Chief Whip in the National Assembly Malik Amir Dogar telephonically... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Passing-out ceremony of new inspectors held QUEETA: Keeping in view the strategic role of Enforcement in Quetta, Chief Collector Abdul Qadir Memon and Collector... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
PTI leader criticises ECP for postponing LG polls ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Umar on Tuesday accused the Election Commission of Pakistan of... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
NSU VC vows to help train teachers, students of Balochistan college KARACHI: Youth and technology trainers in the far-flung areas of Pakistan will be facilitated to learn and ... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
LHC orders extension of vacations LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday directed the education department to extend the winter vacations in... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (December 27, 2022) and the forecast for Wednesday (December 28, 2022)... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates Stock market edges down KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday remained under pressure due to selling in various sectors and closed in... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘Katil’ League? “So what’s happening with KL?” “Khan Leader?” “Good heavens talk of an obsession.” “OK sorry so... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Dealmakers grapple with unprecedented US challenge to mergers Investment bankers and deal lawyers accustomed to regulatory hurdles to their mergers face an unprecedented ... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Solution: import substitution Pakistan is facing the worst-ever economic crisis in its history. Fiscal and current accounts do not balance; and... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 93,059 tonnes of cargo comprising 68,281 Tones of import cargo and 24,778... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Stocks China stocks rise SHANGHAI: China stocks rose on Tuesday, as the country took a major step to reopen its economy to the rest of the... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Stocks Wall Street falls, oil rises as China drops quarantine rule NEW YORK/LONDON: Wall Street’s benchmark S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell on Tuesday after the release of US... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Letters Natural gas: From Russia with love That the news that Russia has plans to send natural gas to Pakistan is a highly positive development in view of... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (December 27, 2022)... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (December 27, 2022).... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (December 27, 2022).... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
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 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (December 27, 2022).... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
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 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,265.7203 ... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ========================... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ========================... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (December 27, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (December 27, 2022).... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Ahsan for expediting work on project of 1000 ISUs ISLAMABAD: In order to increase the country’s exports, Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special... Updated 28 Dec, 2022 08:42am
Power transmission programme: ADB approves $0.2m technical aid to support Tranche-4 of MFF ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved technical assistance of $0.2 million to support the... Updated 28 Dec, 2022 08:50am
Private agri consumers of Discos, KE to get Rs3.60/ unit relief ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has decided that private agriculture consumers... Updated 28 Dec, 2022 08:49am
Nepra allows KE Rs7.43 cut, Discos Re0.19 hike per unit ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has allowed Rs7.43 per unit decrease in... Updated 28 Dec, 2022 08:49am
PM terms circular debt a huge challenge ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that circular debt in power and gas sectors has become a... Updated 28 Dec, 2022 08:48am
Power sector receivables cross Rs2.5trn mark ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s energy sector is going through severe crisis as the power sector’s receivables against various... Updated 28 Dec, 2022 08:52am
HS Code Chapters 84, 85 and certain items of Chapter 87: SBP withdraws curbs on import permission KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Tuesday announced withdrawal of restrictions on prior permission before... Updated 28 Dec, 2022 08:47am
Terrorism, dictatorship ‘two sides of the same coin’: Bilawal GARHI KHUDA BAKHSH: On the 15th martyrdom anniversary of Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)... Updated 28 Dec, 2022 08:45am
IK summons party MNAs’ meeting today LAHORE: Former prime minister and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has summoned a meeting of his... Updated 28 Dec, 2022 08:45am
Seeking to boost its image, army may remodel ISPR ISLAMABAD: Following the change in command of Pakistan Army, the focus of senior military personnel has shifted to... Updated 28 Dec, 2022 10:43am
Interbank, open market exchange rates: Uncertainty, USD smuggling widening the gap: experts ISLAMABAD: Economists have attributed the widening gap between interbank and open market exchange rate to the... Updated 28 Dec, 2022 11:12am
Gold, NPC and USD termed best performing assets KARACHI: Amongst the major asset classes widely followed by local investors and savers, gold, one-year US$ Naya... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Roads, railways: Projects with CA states to usher in a new era of peace: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that road and railways connectivity projects between Pakistan ... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
EFS module: APTMA urges FBR to remove glitches ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Tuesday conveyed to the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
KTBA concerned at tax recovery notices KARACHI: Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has expressed concerns over tax recovery notices. In a letter sent to... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Commodities Gold prices at record high KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday shot up to the new record highs on the local market, traders said. They surged by... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Energy No significant addition to gas reserves despite 15 discoveries ISLAMABAD: Despite 15 oil and gas discoveries during the current calendar year, the country did not witness any... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
President Alvi’s informed perspective EDITORIAL: Calling a spade a spade, President Arif Alvi spoke on a host of controversial national issues with rare... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Politics has taken its toll on the economy EDITORIAL: The economic fallout of the ongoing political impasse is visibly getting more severe with each passing... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Energy Gasoil margins jump SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10 ppm sulphur gasoil margins surged by more than 13% on Tuesday, helped by weather-related... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Commodities SGX iron ore futures rise MANILA: Iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, with the Singapore benchmark price hitting its highest in nearly five... Published 28 Dec, 2022 04:12am
Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry
Afghan Taliban target ‘several points’ in Pakistan in retaliation for airstrikes: Afghan defence ministry