Shutterdown strike in Gwadar enters third day GWADAR: On the appeal of Haq Do Tehreek, a shutter down strike was observed in Gwadar city on the third consecutive... Published 29 Dec, 2022 07:00am
Money & Banking Banknotes with Jameel’s signature KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will start issuing banknotes bearing the signature of SBP Governor, Jameel... Published 29 Dec, 2022 06:57am
FTO says taxpayers filed over 6,000 complaints ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mehmood Jah Wednesday said taxpayers have filed 6,435 complaints... Published 29 Dec, 2022 06:55am
Digital lending firms: SECP takes notice of coercive recovery practices ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), taking notice of rising concerns involving... Published 29 Dec, 2022 06:43am
Gold at new highs KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday inched up to the new record highs on the local market, traders said. They went up... Updated 29 Dec, 2022 11:30am
Army’s top brass resolves to crush terrorists ‘without any distinction’ ISLAMABAD: Army’s top brass, Wednesday, resolved to uproot terrorism “without any distinction” as the country... Published 29 Dec, 2022 06:37am
IK’s ‘facilitators are still present’: Bilawal LARKANA: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has asserted that the facilitators of former prime minister and... Published 29 Dec, 2022 06:34am
Resignation issue: Speaker set to meet PTI delegation today ISLAMABAD: A delegation of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s lawmakers today (Thursday) would hold a meeting with... Published 29 Dec, 2022 06:31am
US considering Covid entry restrictions for travellers from China WASHINGTON: The United States is considering Covid entry restrictions for travellers from China, US officials said... Published 29 Dec, 2022 06:29am
US, EU, NATO urge restraint as Serbia-Kosovo border crossings close MITROVICA (Kosovo): The United States, NATO and European Union urged maximum restraint in the north of Kosovo, where... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Ship insurers to cancel war cover for Russia, Ukraine from Jan 1 LONDON: Ship insurers said they are cancelling war risk cover across Russia, Ukraine and Belarus, following an exit... Updated 29 Dec, 2022 07:35am
Experts for modernising small-scale fisheries KARACHI: Experts on Wednesday called for sustainable fishing practices to help improve fisheries resources, besides... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Vawda submits resignation to Sanjrani ISLAMABAD: Former PTI minister Faisal Vawda on Wednesday submitted his resignation to Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Bestway Foundation establishes Rs60m scholarship endowment fund ISLAMABAD: In a simple ceremony held at Islamabad, Bestway Foundation and NAMAL University signed an agreement to... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
University of Wah holds 10th convocation WAH CANTT: University of Wah hosted its 10th Convocation, at UW Auditorium to commemorate the exceptional... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Petition filed by PTI, JI taken up: IHC issues notice to ECP on LG polls deferral ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday issued notice to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) ... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
LHC allows release of wheat to flour mills LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) struck down a restriction imposed by the Punjab food department of releasing... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Structural failure “There are some professions which have a wide range of capacity if you know what I mean?” “As wide as the... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Progress made on decisions taken by cabinet reviewed LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has set a record for the fastest work in a short time, ... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
PCB terms Ramiz’s allegations against Sethi ‘misleading’ LAHORE: Expressing disappointment over the comments made and language used by the former PCB Chairman Ramiz Raja... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
New unit at KMTH to provide artificial limbs to deserving persons FAISALABAD: Artificial Limbs & Rehabilitation Centre (ALRC) has been established in Khadija Mahmood Trust... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Everybody’ll want the establishment back If you’ve followed Pakistani politics for two-and-a-half decades, especially as a journalist, you’ll understand that... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Energy sector reforms — I My previous op-ed, summed up Pakistan’s gas supply position vis-à-vis the current demand, prevailing geo-political... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Heat will stay on in Europe this winter, but after? Europe is likely to scrape through this winter without cutting off gas customers despite reduced Russian supplies,... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Letters Young Bilawal’s mature approach to politics That Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari is a leader of great power and eloquence is a fact. He has clearly made waves as a... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Traders tell ministers closure of shops at 8pm ‘unacceptable’ ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Anjuman-e-Tajran (APAT) on Wednesday conveyed to the Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Imran will never dissolve KP assembly: minister KARACHI: Sindh Information Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, on Wednesday, said that “Imran Khan lacks the courage to... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Journalists urged to use RTI as tool for better reporting KARACHI: Speakers at a journalists training session on Wednesday called for the implementation of Right to... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Advertising dues: Punjab CM urged to implement media payment formula KARACHI: In a joint statement issued by APNS, PBA and CPNE, the media organisations have urged CM Punjab Ch Pervaiz... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
IoBM, BankIslami become knowledge partners to promote Islamic finance KARACHI: Institute of Business Management (IoBM) and BankIslami Pakistan Limited signed a MoU on Wednesday. ... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Hamdard Pakistan signs agreement with Gennec Health KARACHI: Hamdard Pakistan (HP) has reached an agreement with Gennec Health Sciences Pvt. Ltd, to manufacture some of... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
IHC stops process for appointment of DG Hajj ISLAMABAD: After the Religious Affairs Ministry resorted to deprive the female officers from enjoying equal rights ... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Middle East Saudi Arabia seizes 30 tonnes of the narcotic khat RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Wednesday said it had seized nearly 30 tonnes of the mildly narcotic shrub khat this month,... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
CS asks officials to complete arrangements for census soon LAHORE: Punjab’s Chief Secretary Abdullah Khan Sumbal on Wednesday directed the authorities to complete the... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Alvi upholds Mohtasib orders on risk allowance for 37 employees of NIRM, FGSH ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has upheld the orders of the Wafaqi Mohtasib (WM) to grant Covid Health Risk... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
PDWP approves five development schemes LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party approved five development schemes of various sectors with an... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Proceedings of ‘new year’ event relayed live at Chinese embassy ISLAMABAD: The Cultural Office of the Embassy of the People’s Republic of China and China Cultural Centre in... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Govt urged to revive Centre’s job quota for next 30 years ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel has recommended to the government to revive the federal government’s employment... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Fawad terms talk of technocrats’ govt ‘joke’ ISLAMABAD: Senior leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Fawad Chaudhry on Wednesday categorically said that any... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Dar, his team trying to steer country out of crisis: governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said on Wednesday that Pakistan Muslim League-N has always ... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Entry of heavy vehicles into Karachi: Sindh govt vows to implement court decision KARACHI: Sindh government has taken important decisions to improve the traffic flow in Karachi and decided to... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Arts Pakistani gets medal at ‘Monaco Phil 2022’ for his stamps collection KARACHI: Muhammad Arif Balgamwala — a former MC member, former chairman of the Diplomatic Sub-Committee of KCCI,... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Alkhidmat announces results of ‘Bano Qabil’ test given to girls KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has announced results of the girls’ aptitude test for its unique IT courses of Bano... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
8,700 students complete training through NFTP LAHORE: More than 8,700 students have completed training through the National Freelance Training Programme (NFTP), ... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (December 28, 2022) and the forecast for Thursday (December 29, 2022)... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
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 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates Stock market nosedives KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed bearish trend and closed in red zone due to selling in almost... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Energy Nepra recognises TGW, KPCL as ‘outstanding performers’ KARACHI: National Electric and Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) awarded Karot Power Company Ltd (KPCL) and Three... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Energy Govt paying fixed capacity charges on 50pc unutilised capacity of IPPs LAHORE: The federal government is paying Fixed Capacity Charges (FCC) on about 50 percent of unutilised capacity of... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Grains Paris wheat eases after rally PARIS: Euronext wheat edged lower on Wednesday, consolidating after a sharp rally in the past week, while traders... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Energy US natgas futures up NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged higher on Tuesday as winter storms across the country curtailed gas output... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 106,159 tonnes of cargo comprising 100,467 tonnes of import cargo and 5,692... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (December 28, 2022).... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Cotton & Textile Trading volume remains low on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained bullish and the trading volume remained very low. Cotton... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Stocks European shares end lower PARIS: European shares closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by declines in energy stocks, while Britain’s FTSE... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Stocks Wall St rises on boost from growth stocks NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Wednesday, boosted by a rebound in growth stocks as US Treasury ... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Commodities Copper hits 2-week high on easing China Covid controls LONDON: Copper prices hit two-week peaks on Wednesday as top consumer China’s easing of COVID restrictions spurred... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Energy Oil drops 2pc in light trading NEW YORK: Oil prices dipped on Wednesday as traders weighed concerns over a surge in COVID-19 cases in China, the... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Stocks Indian shares end tad lower in choppy session BENGALURU: Indian shares closed marginally lower on Wednesday, after flitting between gains and losses in the ... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Commodities Palm oil drops after hitting 4-week high KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early gains on Wednesday after hitting a near four-week high on... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Energy 380-cst HSFO dips on selling interest SINGAPORE: Singapore’s 380-cst high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) market softened on Wednesday as selling interest... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (December 28, 2022)... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (December 28, 2022). =======================================... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (December 28, 2022).... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (December 28, 2022). ======================== Open ... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (December 28, 2022).... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (December 28, 2022).... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
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 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (December 28, 2022).... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (December 28, 2022). ====================================... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 28, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 28, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 28, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 28, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 28, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 28, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 28, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 28, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 28, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (December 28, 2022). ========================== ... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (December 28, 2022).... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
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 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday ... Published 29 Dec, 2022 05:59am
Imran Khan says doesn’t see elections in ‘near future’ It is necessary for ‘people’ sitting behind the government to agree for the fresh election, adds the PTI chairman Updated 29 Dec, 2022 08:52am
Dar addresses ebbing investor confidence KARACHI/ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Wednesday assured the investors that Pakistan won’t default, adding... Updated 29 Dec, 2022 08:45am
Boat engines for 3,291 Gwadar fishermen: Cabinet approves disbursement of Rs823m to GPA ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the disbursement of about Rs823 million to the Gwadar Port Authority... Updated 29 Dec, 2022 08:45am
Energy saving plan: Cabinet to expedite consultations with stakeholders ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet Wednesday decided to expedite the process of consultation with all stakeholders,... Updated 29 Dec, 2022 08:48am
$15.722bn newpacts signed: Country received $16.974bn foreign assistance: EAD ISLAMABAD: The country received foreign assistance of $16.974 billion while it signed new agreements worth $15.722... Updated 29 Dec, 2022 08:48am
FBR reduces duty on import of agri tractors ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has reduced additional customs-duty from 35 percent to 15 percent on... Updated 29 Dec, 2022 08:51am
Cigarette manufacturing sector: PM seeks elimination of tax evasion culture ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed for immediate eradication of smuggling and... Updated 29 Dec, 2022 08:51am
Gwadar Free Zone: Govt seeks exact power demand figures from COPHCL ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has asked the China... Updated 29 Dec, 2022 08:49am
Russia did not consult OPEC+ over oil cap response: Kremlin MOSCOW: Russia did not consult with OPEC+ on its response to a Western price cap on Russian oil, Kremlin spokesman... Updated 29 Dec, 2022 08:48am
Fund constraints adversely affect NHA projects ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) is facing the brunt of overall financial constraints in the country... Updated 29 Dec, 2022 08:44am
Bumper wheat harvest expected ISLAMABAD: Despite post-flood challenges 91.74 per cent of wheat crop sowing has been completed across the country... Updated 29 Dec, 2022 08:50am