Punjab govt spends Rs249bn in six months LAHORE: The government led by Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has set a new record by utilising Rs249... Published 04 Jan, 2023 07:26am
SU VC inspects cricket, football grounds on campus HYDERABAD: Vice Chancellor of the University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Prof (Meritorious) Dr Muhammad Siddique Kalhoro on... Published 04 Jan, 2023 07:26am
Weak westerly winds lead to thick fog in Punjab LAHORE: Against the forecast of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the recent spell of westerly winds got... Published 04 Jan, 2023 07:23am
Bilawal says Imran’s every trick has failed DADU: Foreign Minister and PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has come down hard on former premier and PTI Chairman... Published 04 Jan, 2023 07:21am
Swati released from jail ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senator Azam Swati was released on Tuesday from jail after he was granted... Published 04 Jan, 2023 07:19am
Stoppage of funds: KP cabinet slams Fazl’s statement PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Cabinet in its meeting held here the other day with Chief Minister Mahmood Khan in the... Published 04 Jan, 2023 07:18am
Middle East Iran upholds two death sentences, issues another over protests TEHRAN: Iran on Tuesday upheld two death sentences for the killing of a paramilitary during nationwide protests, the... Published 04 Jan, 2023 07:15am
US, S Korea planning response to any N Korea ‘nuclear use:’ White House WASHINGTON: Washington and Seoul are planning an “effective coordinated” response if North Korea uses nuclear... Published 04 Jan, 2023 07:13am
Turkey hosts Syria opposition after outreach to Assad ISTANBUL: Turkey on Tuesday hosted the leaders of Syria’s opposition in a show of support after sparking concern... Published 04 Jan, 2023 07:10am
Republicans vow to block McCarthy’s bid for US House Speaker WASHINGTON: A handful of hardline US Republicans on Tuesday vowed to block Kevin McCarthy’s bid to become the... Published 04 Jan, 2023 07:07am
Europe Strike-hit UK faces first rail stoppage of 2023 LONDON: UK rail staff disrupted the New Year return to work on Tuesday in the latest strike action by workers in a... Published 04 Jan, 2023 07:05am
Energy Asia distillates: gasoil margins, premiums down SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil margins weakened on expectations of rising supply in the next few months... Published 04 Jan, 2023 07:01am
Energy Dec oil sales drop by 14pc MoM to 1.34m tons KARACHI: In December 2022 oil sales in the country decreased by 14 percent on month-on-month basis to 1.34 million... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:59am
Companies Befiler raises $1.5m in seed funding KARACHI: Country’s leading online tax filing portal Befiler has raised $1.5 million in seed funding from... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:57am
LG elections: JI gives Sindh govt 24-hour deadline for announcing stance KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chief Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has given a 24-hour deadline to the Pakistan... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:48am
PPP lawmaker vows to help improve water supply, drainage systems in SITE area KARACHI: Naz Baloch, Member National Assembly (MNA), has expressed commitment to take up the issue of pending... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:46am
LB elections in capital: IHC registrar objects to PTI’s contempt petition against ECP ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday raised objection over the Pakistan Tehreek–e-Insaf (PTI)’s... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:29am
Israel minister storms Al Aqsa mosque compound OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s new far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir briefly visited Al Aqsa... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Maryam appointed PML-N Senior VP & chief organiser ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who is also Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president, has appointed... Updated 04 Jan, 2023 09:44am
Old COE/used stores of civil armed forces exempted from tax ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has exempted sales tax on old contingent-owned equipment (COE) or used... Updated 04 Jan, 2023 09:45am
USC says consistent on provision of subsidised items under PM’s relief package ISLAMABAD: Utility Stores Corporation (USC) is consistent in providing subsidized items to general public under ... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Ahsan accuses PTI of pushing country towards instability LAHORE: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has blamed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) is... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
PCB restores all departmental, district and zonal cricket bodies LAHORE: Chairman of the PCB Management Committee Najam Sethi has formally approved notifications for the restoration... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Traders demand cuts in expenses of ministers LAHORE: While hailing the government’s decision to close markets by 8:30pm as part of the energy conservation ... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Non-clearance of vessels with soyabean: PPA decides to mount protest tomorrow LAHORE: The Pakistan Poultry Association (PPA) has decided to launch a protest demonstration from Thursday to press... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 03, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 04, 2023)... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
NA body says PSQCA headquarters should not be shifted to capital ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Science and Technology recommended that the headquarters of... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
LHC disposes of plea filed by woman over detention of sons LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday disposed of a petition of Irshad Bibi against the alleged detention of her... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Imran says fresh polls only way to clear economic mess LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that Pakistan is facing unprecedented economic... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Industry Chinese delegation meets SEZA chairman LAHORE: A Chinese delegation led by Cheng Dezhi, president of the Qingdao Law Society, held a meeting with S M... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Alvi directs FUUAST to issue degree to BBA student within 15 days ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has expressed his displeasure over the callous act of the Federal Urdu University... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
ICT police issue 29,081 e-challans to motorists ISLAMABAD: The capital police have issued 29,081 e-challans to motorists over different traffic violations in the... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Sherry describes climate moot as vital platform to showcase country’s response ISLAMABAD: Minister for Climate Change Senator Sherry Rehman said on Tuesday that the International Conference on... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Teacher Training Institute: Minister asks ministry to submit PC-I ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Prof Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday asked the... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Alvi grants assent to PIMS Bill ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi, Tuesday, gave his assent to the Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences Bill, ... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Caretaker govt to be formed by March, says Shabbar KARACHI: Former chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Shabbar Zaidi claimed Tuesday that a caretaker setup... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Afghan govt terms Pakistan warning ‘regrettable’ ISLAMABAD: The Afghan Taliban’s interim government has “regretted” the government of Pakistan’s warning... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Minister blasts Imran for issuing white paper on economy ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Maryam Aurangzeb while responding to Imran Khan’s address said that those... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rabi crops: Dry weather may scale up need for irrigation in Jan KARACHI: The dry weather is expected to scale up the need for Rabi crops irrigation in January 2023, as the... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Partly Facetious: A Michael Jackson song “Blame it on the boogie.” “Yes I do like that Michael Jackson song.” “Jackson has been dead since June... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
No apparent threat from new Covid types, PM told ISLAMABAD: A meeting to review the Covid situation in the country was informed that effective arrangements have been... Updated 04 Jan, 2023 06:37am
No case of Covid’s BF.7 variant found yet: NIH ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services has denounced the rumours regarding the spread of Omicron’s... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Stocks European shares rise on Big Pharma boost PARIS: European shares rose on Tuesday, with large-cap pharmaceutical companies boosting the main STOXX 600 index,... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Stocks Indian shares extend gains BENGALURU: Indian shares extended gains for the second session on Tuesday, helped by an uptick in financials on... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Stocks Wall Street drops as Apple, energy stocks decline NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell on the first trading day of the year following declines in Apple and... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Pakistan: a state and its citizens in state of denial – I On December 16, 2021 at a seminar at Hamdard University where Dr Miftah Ismail, who later became country’s finance... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
The charter we need Without any doubt, Pakistan is in on an economic tailspin, swiftly spiraling downwards. The issue at the core is the... Updated 04 Jan, 2023 06:24am
Gazans risk death at sea dreaming of life in Europe Younis al-Shaer left Gaza dreaming of a better life in Europe, only to return to the Palestinian enclave in a ... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Letters An alcoholic point According to a Business Recorder news item, Dubai has suspended a tax of 30 percent on alcohol and dropped a licence... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
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 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 03, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,266.3326 Bid... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 03, 2023). ========================... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 03, 2023). ========================... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (January 03, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (January 03, 2023).... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates Stocks end negative KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday closed on negative note due to selling pressure as the investors opted ... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Energy 250MVA transformer energised at 220kV Vehari grid station LAHORE: Under the plan to enhance the transmission capacity of the system, the National Transmission & Despatch... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Energy Power generation from Dasu project to commence by end of 2026, Wapda chief told LAHORE: Construction work is under progress on 12 different sites of Dasu Hydropower Project. The critical diversion... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Energy China raises fuel export quotas in first 2023 tranche SINGAPORE: China has raised export quotas for refined oil products in the year’s first batch by nearly half versus... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Energy Asia naphtha refining NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha refining profit margin declined on the first trading day of the New Year, and the... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Energy US natgas price collapse cuts 2023 ‘widow maker’ premium to record low NEW YORK: US natural gas futures dropped to a 10-month low on Tuesday, cutting the March-April spread to a record ... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Grains EU 2022/23 soft wheat exports up PARIS: European Union soft wheat exports in the 2022/23 season that started in July had reached 16.71 million tonnes... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Grains Funds end 2022 upbeat in CBOT soya complex, mixed on grains NAPERVILLE, (Ill.): Speculators finished 2022 on a less bullish note across Chicago grains and oilseeds than in the... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Energy Asia fuel oil: market kicks off 2023 on stable note SINGAPORE: Asia’s fuel oil market held steady on the first trading day of 2023, while China issued its first batch... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 138,980 tonnes of cargo comprising 92,250 tonnes of import cargo and 46,730... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Commodities Honduras coffee exports fall TEGUCIGALPA: Honduran coffee exports fell 15% year-on-year in December, the national coffee institute said on ... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (January 03, 2023).... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: PCGA report shows decline in cotton arrival due to last year’s floods LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained bullish and the trading volume remained very low. Cotton ... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Energy Oil dives 3.5pc; trade choppy on worries about global economy HOUSTON: Oil prices tumbled 3.5% in volatile trade on Tuesday, pressured by weak demand data from China, a gloomy... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Commodities Palm oil scales near 5-week closing high on supply outlook KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures jumped to a near five-week closing high in the first trading session of the... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Commodities LME nickel jumps 6pc, with focus on large short position LONDON: Nickel prices on the London Metal Exchange (LME) jumped more than 6% on Tuesday to their highest in more ... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (January 03, 2023)... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (January 03, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 03, 2023).... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (January 03, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (January 03, 2023).... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (January 03, 2023).... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
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 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (January 03, 2023).... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (January 03, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 03, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 03, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 03, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 03, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 03, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
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 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (January... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Energy Ogra’s activities to promote healthy environment explained ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) on Tuesday released details of activities undertaken by the... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Energy 300MW coal-fired plant: Minister calls for ensuring 100pc power consumption ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has directed the Ministry... Published 04 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Early closure of markets announced Markets to close by 8.30pm, wedding halls by 10pm; Punjab rejects plan, KPK is ambivalent Prices of 20 essential medicines decreased Updated 04 Jan, 2023 09:40am
ECC allows export of additional quantity of sugar ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has allowed export of additional 150,000 tons of... Updated 04 Jan, 2023 09:40am
Uplift budget for Q3, 4: Finance Div revises fund release strategy ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has revised the strategy for release of funds of the recurrent and development ... Updated 04 Jan, 2023 09:43am
Jul-Dec trade deficit declines 32.65pc to $17.13bn YoY The exports during July-December (2022-23) were recorded at $14.249 billion Updated 04 Jan, 2023 09:11am
‘White Paper’ unveiled: Tarin says raising the alarm about economic meltdown LAHORE: Former federal finance minister Shaukat Tarin on Tuesday predicted that the country’s economic growth will... Updated 04 Jan, 2023 09:56am