Energy 330MW ThalNova project synchronized with the national grid KARACHI: The Hubco’s 330 MW ThalNova Power Thar has been successfully synchronized with the National Grid lifting... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:56am
Industry Tessori underscores need for modernising livestock sector KARACHI: Governor Sindh Kamran Tessori has said the need to modernise the livestock sector in view of the growing... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:55am
Money & Banking Faysal Bank becomes full-fledged Islamic bank KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued an Islamic banking license to Faysal Bank Limited (FBL) making... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:53am
PPP CEC meeting ISLAMABAD: Chairman PPP Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has called a meeting of the Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:51am
NLC developing latest TOS for all BCPs ISLAMABAD: National Logistics Cell (NLC) is developing the latest Terminal Operating System (TOS) for all Border... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:50am
Senate body irked by the absence of minister ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Friday, expressing serious anger over... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:50am
Capital police: 19,716 accused ‘involved’ in various kinds of crimes held ISLAMABAD: The capital police claimed to have arrested 19,716 accused involved in different kinds of crimes and... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:47am
Cotton & Textile Slow business activity on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Friday remained steady and the trading volume remained very low. Cotton Analyst... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:47am
Money & Banking ‘Employee Banking’: NBP, KPT ink agreement KARACHI: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) and Karachi Port Trust (KPT) have signed an agreement for “Employee... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:47am
Bilawal greets new Chinese FM ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has congratulated Qin Gang on his appointment as the Foreign... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:44am
Energy Elander grid: KE to undertake maintenance work today KARACHI: KE will be undertaking a critical maintenance activity at Elander grid on Saturday (Dec 31) to ensure the... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:43am
Taxes Federal Tax Ombudsman’s powers, jurisdiction explained ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has the stature of Supreme Court judge and he can award six months’... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:41am
Industry First-ever cartel case: SC allows PPA’s appeal, reduces penalty to Rs25m ISLAMABAD: While deciding the first-ever cartel case, the Supreme Court of Pakistan has decided the civil appeal... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:40am
Energy Prices of LPG cylinders reduced ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regularly Authority (OGRA) on Friday decreased the prices of commercial and domestic LPG... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:38am
Power sector circular debt: MoITT demands Finance Division return Rs61.2bn borrowed from USF in 2013 ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) has demanded the Finance Division to... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:36am
AJK president meets Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Barrister Sultan Mahmood Chaudhry, Friday, arrived at the Foreign... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:35am
First semi-final of Pakistan Cup today LAHORE: Central Punjab, who has topped the points table with 14 points, will take on fourth-placed Southern Punjab ... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:34am
RTI law: CPDI, SIC hold conference on challenges, way forward KARACHI: The Centre for Peace and Development Initiative (CPDI), in collaboration with Sindh Information Commission... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:28am
Bilawal greets acting Uzbekistan FM ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has congratulated Saidov Bakhtiarov on being appointed as acting... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:25am
Capital police make requisition for 1,000 FC personnel ISLAMABAD: Aimed to deal with possible terror threats, the capital police have sought 1,000 Frontier Constabulary... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:15am
Asia Suu Kyi jailed for total of 33 years NAYPYIDAW, (Myanmar): Ousted Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi was sentenced to another seven years in jail... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:10am
US House committee releases Trump tax returns NEW YORK: A Democratic-controlled US House of Representatives committee released six years of former President ... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:07am
President accords his assent to Access to Media (Deaf) Persons Act 2022 ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has accorded his assent to the Access to the Media (Deaf) Persons Act, 2022. The... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:04am
Commodities Gold at new highs KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday regained a sizeable value to hit the new highs on the local market, traders said.... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:02am
Dec collection stands at Rs710bn ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 710 billion in 30 days of December 2022... Published 31 Dec, 2022 07:00am
Money & Banking Bank holiday KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan will remain closed for public dealing on Monday [January 2, 2023], which will be... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:58am
POL products: Govt may keep ex-depot prices at current level for H1 ISLAMABAD: The federal government may announce to keep the ex-depot prices of petrol and high-speed diesel (HSD) at... Updated 31 Dec, 2022 11:41am
Stocks Stock market: a troubled year KARACHI: Economic and political issues badly affected local bourse as a result Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX)... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:52am
PM condoles death of Modi’s mother ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Indian Prime... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:49am
IHC directs ECP to hold Islamabad LG polls today ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold local bodies... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:48am
China appoints ‘wolf warrior’ as new foreign minister BEIJING: China appointed US ambassador Qin Gang as its new foreign minister on Friday, state media reported,... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:43am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Buddha said three things cannot be hidden “Talking of Achilles’ heel…” “Achilles as in a great warrior of the Trojan war in Greek mythology?”... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:32am
Letters Woeful decline in forex reserves The State Bank of Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves have declined below $6 billion as the SBP’s reserves... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:32am
A sad tale indeed – I Pakistan has been struggling ever since its emergence on the world map to achieve political and economic stability,... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:28am
Message from Adnan Afridi, Managing Director Of National Investment Trust Limited TEXT: NIT has been an essential part of the economic fabric of Pakistan for the past 60 years. As the country’s... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Message from COO, Manzoor Ahmed TEXT: It is a great honor and privilege to write a message on 60th Anniversary of great institution “National... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
National Investment Trust Limited (NITL) TEXT: National Investment Trust Limited was established as a Trust on 12th November 1962, executed between National... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
NITL Assigned AM1, Highest Asset Management Rating By PACRA & VIS TEXT: National Investment Trust Limited (NITL) has achieved the highest asset manager rating of AM1 by accredited... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Pakistan’s first exchange traded fund & social impact fund TEXT: Fund Category, Micro Finance Sector Specific Income Fund. Risk Profile: Medium Risk of Principal Erosion. Fund... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Pakistan salvage draw against NZ in 1st Test LAHORE: Pakistan ended their four-match losing streak at home after brave and gutsy half-centuries by Imam-ul-Haq,... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
University of Balochistan: Balochistan CM approves release of Rs300m bailout package QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Abdul Quddus Bizenjo on Friday approved the release of a bailout package of... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (December 30, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (December 31, 2022)... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Rates PSX witnesses bullish session on last trading day of 2022 KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed a bullish session on the last trading day of the year on the back of... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
PM-led NSC takes stock of grim situation ISLAMABAD: The National Security Committee (NSC) Friday declared that “those who challenge Pakistan will be dealt... Updated 31 Dec, 2022 08:34am
Oil up by $1/bbl NEW YORK: Oil was on track for a second straight annual gain in a turbulent year marked by tight supplies following... Updated 31 Dec, 2022 08:33am
FBR notifies PSW Evidence of Identity Rules, 2022 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all persons engaged in cross-border trade transactions to... Updated 31 Dec, 2022 08:33am
All-risk insurance of Guddu plant: Genco-II board seeks PD’s permission ISLAMABAD: The Board of Directors (BoD) of Central Power Generation Company (Genco-II) has sought permission from... Updated 31 Dec, 2022 11:42am
President for accelerated engagements, cooperation with Norway in diverse sectors ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has emphasized the need for accelerated engagements and cooperation with Norway in... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Healthcare: the healing touch can’t be felt through high-tech gear Healthcare around the world has changed dramatically over the years. While it has improved in detection of diseases... Updated 31 Dec, 2022 06:33am
Sweden takes EU presidency Sweden takes over the EU’s rotating presidency from January 1 vowing to maintain unity on Ukraine and uphold free... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Debt spiral engulfs Turkish voters months before polls The growing pile of debt notices covering the Ankara district mayor’s desk hint at the scale of the economic ... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Forest department issues ‘performance report’ LAHORE: The Punjab Forest Department during the year 2022 made 102 million plantations across the province with... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Imran welcomes IHC’s order on LG polls in Islamabad LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan welcomed the Islamabad High Court’s order to hold local... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Punjab CM vows to facilitate overseas Pakistanis LAHORE: Acknowledging the role of the overseas Pakistanis in the country’s development, Chief Minister Punjab... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Turkish Navy ship conducts naval drills with Navy KARACHI: Turkish Navy Ship TCG BURGAZADA visited Karachi port and participated in bilateral naval Exercise ... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
PHOTA registers 68 hospitals for transplantation so far LAHORE: The Punjab Human Organ Transplantation Authority (PHOTA) has so far registered 68 hospitals for... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Pasban calls for initiating ‘digital census’ process in Sindh KARACHI: The process of the digital census has already begun in the country with Punjab taking a lead and it is... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
PML-N’s party meeting next week: No-trust motion against PA speaker, deputy speaker LAHORE: A meeting the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) parliamentary party in Punjab Assembly will be held in ... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Navy seizes huge cache of drugs at sea KARACHI: In a successful intelligence based counter narcotics operations by Pakistan Navy at sea, two boats carrying... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Javed Jabbar for promoting culture of merit in society KARACHI: Former Senator Javed Jabbar has said that Sir Syed University is a truly exceptional institute in Pakistan,... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Fog likely to engulf country’s plain areas today KARACHI: Fog is expected to engulf the plain areas of the country on Saturday, the Met Office said on Friday. Cold... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Efforts being made to bring economic stability: Governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman said on Friday that the coalition government is making sincere... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (December 30, 2022). ======================== Open Bid... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (December 30, 2022).... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (December 30, 2022).... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (December 30, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
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 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (December 30, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (December 30, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (December 30, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Friday (December 30, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (December 30, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,432.0370... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (December 30, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (December 30, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (December 30, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (December 30, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (December 30, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Govt decides to outsource topmost airports Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif directs Aviation Ministry to start process of outsourcing Jinnah International Karachi, Islamabad International, and Allama Iqbal International Lahore under public-private partnership Updated 31 Dec, 2022 08:56am
Import of 177 items: SBP to maintain cash margin requirements for another 3 months KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Friday announced that it will maintain the cash margin requirements on the... Updated 31 Dec, 2022 08:49am
Imports: Dar rejects ‘flood levy’ proposal ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has rejected the proposal to impose flood levy on the import of non-essential... Updated 31 Dec, 2022 08:46am
APTMA resents hike in EFS & LTFF ISLAMABAD: The country’s export sector has termed the increase in Export Finance Scheme (EFS) and Long-Term... Updated 31 Dec, 2022 01:37pm
PSO’s circular debt soars to around Rs600bn ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil Company Limited’s (PSOCL’s) circular debt has reached around Rs600 billion... Updated 31 Dec, 2022 08:49am
Jul-Oct: Fiscal deficit rises 1.5pc of GDP to Rs1.266trn YoY ISLAMABAD: Overall, the fiscal deficit has increased to 1.5 percent of GDP (Rs1,266 billion) during July-October... Updated 31 Dec, 2022 08:50am
PTI begins protest against rising inflation LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday kicked off its protest movement against soaring inflation and... Updated 31 Dec, 2022 08:51am
SPI inflation down 0.09pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) based inflation for the week ended December 29, recorded a decrease ... Updated 31 Dec, 2022 08:46am
Confronting terrorists EDITORIAL: At the monthly corps commanders’ conference chaired by the new Army chief, Gen Syed Asim Munir, the top... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Honour killing EDITORIAL: What’s honour killing? It’s the killing of a relative, especially a girl or woman, who is perceived ... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Money & Banking Tunisia central bank raises key rate by 75 bps TUNIS: Tunisia’s central bank on Friday raised its key interest rate by 75 basis points to 8% from 7.25% to combat... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Industry Burki Institute launches ‘State of the Economy’ report LAHORE: The Burki Institute of Public Policy (BIPP) on Friday launched its report “State of the Economy, Frontline... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Textile industry: PYMA express concern over devastating situation KARACHI: Sohail Nisar, Senior Vice Chairman, Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA), while expressing deep... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Companies NCCPL introduces WhatsApp services for customers KARACHI: In order to expand customer interaction channels/platforms and improve the overall user experience, ... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am
Industry ‘Furniture export can exceed $1bn after support of govt, KATI’ KARACHI: Chairman All Pakistan Furniture Exporters Association (APFEA) Rana Waheed has said that after patronage of ... Published 31 Dec, 2022 06:11am