IK fears never-ending war against terrorism ISLAMABAD: In a scathing attack on the coalition government of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) for its... Published 11 Jan, 2023 07:37am
Most senior leaders of PTI want Punjab PA to be dissolved this month LAHORE: A majority of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s senior leaders were in favour of dissolving the Punjab... Published 11 Jan, 2023 07:34am
ECP issues bailable arrest warrants for IK, Umar and Fawad ISLAMABAD: The electoral body, Tuesday, issued a total of five bailable arrest warrants against top three Pakistan... Published 11 Jan, 2023 07:34am
Industry Pakistan, Afghanistan agree on PTA ISLAMABAD: In a major development which may address many obstacles in bilateral as well as transit trade, Pakistan... Updated 11 Jan, 2023 08:38pm
Financial Crime Summit to be held on 14th ISLAMABAD: The 4th Financial Crime Summit will be held on January 14, 2023 in Karachi, with the theme “Post-FATF... Published 11 Jan, 2023 07:25am
Hamdard holds Naunehal carnival to mark Hakim Said’s birthday KARACHI: Hamdard Pakistan held festivities under the title: “Naunehal Grand Carnival” on Monday at Bilawal... Published 11 Jan, 2023 07:21am
Stocks PSX becomes signatory to WEPs KARACHI: In a positive move forward signifying Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) efforts to promote increased women... Published 11 Jan, 2023 07:19am
Industry FPCCI holds another conference to formulate ‘national economic plan’ KARACHI: As the country grapples with severe economic challenges, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce ... Published 11 Jan, 2023 07:11am
Industry Import of green tea from Vietnam and China: DGCV Karachi revises Customs values ISLAMABAD: Directo-rate General of Customs Valuation Karachi has revised customs values on the import of green tea... Published 11 Jan, 2023 07:09am
Rates Bulls take charge on PSX KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed bullish trend on the back of healthy buying after the... Published 11 Jan, 2023 07:05am
Energy Gasoil margins little changed SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10 ppm sulphur gasoil margins were little changed on Tuesday amid limited spot market activity... Published 11 Jan, 2023 07:02am
Asia Covid-19: China suspends issuing visas in Japan, S Korea BEIJING: China suspended issuing short-term visas in South Korea and Japan on Tuesday, after announcing it would... Published 11 Jan, 2023 06:59am
Letters UN Secretary General deserves a lot of praise It is heartening to note that the country has received pledges of more than $ 9 billion at an international... Published 11 Jan, 2023 06:49am
Central Europe’s path to lower inflation strewn with hazards Romania’s 25 basis point rate hike on Tuesday may signal an end to Central Europe’s aggressive 18-month campaign... Published 11 Jan, 2023 06:44am
FDI: disastrous policies This writer has been writing following in response to the news that the Government of Pakistan is considering... Published 11 Jan, 2023 06:33am
Pakistan: true potential of fashion industry The apparel sector in Pakistan is the biggest industry that propagated the idea of brands in the minds of consumers.... Published 11 Jan, 2023 06:22am
SIH: CCoP to take final decision on sell-off process on fresh advice basis ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Privatisation (CCoP) is to take a final decision on privatisation process of... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Money & Banking Sri Lanka says treasury running dry, cuts spending COLOMBO: Bankrupt Sri Lanka announced on Tuesday sharp government spending cuts and warned it had barely enough... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Shell Pakistan to continue as sponsor of Multan Sultans KARACHI: Shell Pakistan announced the continuation of its sponsorship of Multan Sultans team in the HBL Pakistan... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Lifetime achievement award for former PCB chief: BJP-influenced mindset has taken over Indian cricket board: Raja LAHORE: Former Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja has said that the mindset influenced by India’s... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 10, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 11, 2023)... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Local govt system in ICT: PML-N invites PTI, other parties for consultations ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Tuesday invited all the political parties, including... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Marriyum terms Geneva conference ‘big success’ ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Tuesday said the Geneva conference is a big success for... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rs25bn loss to Sindh Bank: Court reserves verdict on pleas seeking acquittal ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Tuesday reserved its judgment on the petitions filed by former Sindh Bank... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
PTI leaders flay ECP for issuing warrants for IK, others ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leaders, Fawad Chaudhry and Asad Umar on Tuesday expressed ... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Upcountry may see rain, snowfall till Friday KARACHI: The upcountry is expected to see another rainy spell with heavy snowfalls over the mountainous region from... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Beneficiaries of BISP: Govt has started making payments: Kundi ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Faisal Karim Kundi ... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The lawyer is part of Khan’s brigade “I would urge all doctorates of law from this University to extend financial assistance as that is the need of the... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Textile mill sealed over non-compliance of rules PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) sealed a textile mill in DI Khan on Tuesday and also issued... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Climate change: 13 firms pledge to promote participation of women workers KARACHI: Thirteen companies signed a pledge on Tuesday committing to advance the participation of their women... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Fog travelling from India engulfs plains of Punjab LAHORE: Indian fog kept travelling to Pakistan through Wagha border on Tuesday, engulfing the plains of Punjab ... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Ruckus on no-trust vote mars PA session LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly session witnessed pandemonium on Tuesday as the opposition and the treasury benches... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
200 new bus stop shelters planned in city under ADP LAHORE: Punjab Transport Minister Muneeb Sultan Cheema has said that the Punjab Transport Company will construct 200... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Elahi lays foundation stone of several projects in Lahore LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi Tuesday laid the foundation stone of the Gulshan Ravi T Junction... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Global aid pledges termed setback for economic doomsayers LAHORE: Interior Minister and PML-N Punjab President Rana Sanaullah has held Imran Khan and his associates... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Anti-polio drive to start in Punjab on 16th LAHORE: Like other parts of the country, a five-day anti-polio campaign will begin in all the districts of Punjab... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Tareen meets Suleman Shehbaz LAHORE: Former PTI leader Jahangir Tareen is learnt to have met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s son Suleman ... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Ex-president of district bar, driver shot dead FAISALABAD: In Faisalabad, unknown motorcyclists opened fire and killed the former president of the District Bar,... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Stocks Indian shares fall BENGALURU: Indian shares closed lower on Tuesday, as risk-aversion gripped broader equities over hawkish comments... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Stocks China stocks wobble amid doubts around sustainability of rally SHANGHAI: China stocks on Tuesday snapped a six-session winning streak, as some investors booked profits on doubts... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Stocks Wall St rises as Fed’s Powell steers clear of monetary policy outlook NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Tuesday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell steered clear of... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
The rise of the chicken crisis “The rate of chicken has reached a historic high!” “Are chicken prices ever going to come down?” “What is... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
TikTok, Edkasa announce scholarships for 18,000 students KARACHI: Building on the success of their #ExamReady campaign launched last year, TikTok and education-tech startup... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
PIA, Abbott join hands for raising awareness on child nutrition KARACHI: Abbott and Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have teamed up on the issues of nutrition of children and... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
PBF chief lauds efforts of govt, aid agencies KARACHI: President of Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Mian Usman Zulfiqar lauded the efforts of government and the... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Global support to expedite work in flood-hit areas: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday said the international community and the global... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
CM’s vote of confidence: Fawad accuses PDM of resorting to ‘horse-trading’ LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry has accused the Pakistan Democratic... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
CM has lost right to exercise executive powers: governor LAHORE: Expressing deep concerns over disregard of his constitutional order, Punjab Governor Mohammad Balighur ... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
President endorses WM’s directives to FUUAST ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has endorsed the order of the Wafaqi Mohtasib (WM) against the representation ... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
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 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (January 10, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (January 10, 2023).... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 13.643 ... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Commodities Russian wheat prices steady in thin holiday trading MOSCOW: Russian wheat prices have remained largely unchanged since the start of the year in thin holiday trading but... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Commodities ICE canola futures drift lower WINNIPEG: ICE canola futures slipped on Monday, pressured by weaker rapeseed and soybean prices. Most-active March... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Commodities India expects utilities’ annual coal demand to surge SINGAPORE/NEW DELHI: India expects its power plants to burn about 8% more coal in the fiscal year ending March 2024,... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Commodities EU 2022/23 soft wheat PARIS: Soft wheat exports from the European Union in the 2022/23 season that started on July 1 have reached 16.97... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Commodities Dalian, Singapore iron ores up MANILA: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures rose on Tuesday after China said it has seen the peak of COVID-19... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Energy US natgas declines on rising output NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 4% on Tuesday on rising output and forecasts for lower heating demand... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 108,772 tonnes of cargo comprising 83,120 tonnes of import cargo and 25,652... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures lower on stronger yen SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged lower on Tuesday, weighed down by a stronger yen and marginal losses in the... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (January 10, 2023).... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate up by Rs1500 amid improved activity LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Tuesday increased the spot rate by Rs ... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Commodities Raw sugar goes up, arabica hits lowest in 1-1/2 months LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE rose on Tuesday, recovering from Monday’s two-month lows, while arabica coffee ... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Commodities Copper retreats on weak demand and profit-taking LONDON: Copper prices pulled back from a six-month peak on Tuesday, pressured by lacklustre demand in top metals... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Energy Oil rises 1pc as petroleum demand likely to touch record next year HOUSTON: Oil prices climbed marginally on Tuesday as the US government forecast record global petroleum consumption... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Commodities Gold at 8-month peak on weaker dollar NEW YORK: Gold prices held firm near an eight-month peak on Tuesday, buoyed by a weaker dollar and hopes of slower ... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Commodities Palm oil tumbles more than 3pc as exports plunge KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slid over 3% on Tuesday to hit their lowest in more than two weeks, weighed... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (January 10, 2023)... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (January 10, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 10, 2023).... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (January 10, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (January 10, 2023).... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (January 10, 2023).... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
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 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (January 10, 2023).... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (January 10, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,435.0197... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
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 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
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 11 Jan, 2023 05:53am
NA body approves ‘Imports and Exports (Control) Amendment Bill, 2022’ The Import and Export (Control) Act, 1950 is the primary legal instrument which provides the legal basis for the conduct of international trade of Pakistan Updated 11 Jan, 2023 09:01am
PM to visit UAE tomorrow ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will be visiting the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from January 12 to 13, 2023... Updated 11 Jan, 2023 08:57am
KSA says could boost investments to $10bn DUBAI: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) said it could increase its investments in the cash-strapped Pakistan... Updated 11 Jan, 2023 08:57am
ECC likely to take some key decisions today ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet which is scheduled to meet on Wednesday (today)... Updated 11 Jan, 2023 08:59am
Govt tells SC: Rs114bn given to PIACL since 2018 ISLAMABAD: The federal government informed the Supreme Court that since 2018 Rs114 billion have been provided to... Updated 11 Jan, 2023 08:59am