Unfulfilled promises over tribal areas irk Senate body ISLAMABAD: The senators, on Monday, expressed their annoyance over unfulfilled commitments made by the federal... Published 17 Jan, 2023 07:45am
Abdul Moeed, Ghulam Abbas Ghumman promoted to rank of air marshal ISLAMABAD: The government on Monday promoted Air Vice Marshal Abdul Moeed Khan and Air Vice Marshal Ghulam Abbas... Published 17 Jan, 2023 07:44am
Sindh LG elections: PPP leading in Karachi with 93 seats KARACHI: The latest party position for the slot of Chairman and Vice Chairman of the Union Councils in the second... Published 17 Jan, 2023 07:42am
Energy CE IESCO orders introduction of one-window desks for customers ISLAMABAD: On the instructions of Chief Executive IESCO Dr Muhammad Amjad Khan, a meeting was called in charge of ... Published 17 Jan, 2023 07:40am
Industry TDAP signs MoU with Iranian trade promotion organization KARACHI: An event of signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Trade Development Authority of Pakistan ... Published 17 Jan, 2023 07:22am
Money & Banking NBP awarded GDEIB Awards 2023 in 4 categories KARACHI: National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has been recognized at the Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ... Published 17 Jan, 2023 07:20am
Companies KTCL finalises new plan to fulfil over $100m of export orders ISLAMABAD: The Khyber Tobacco Company Limited (KTCL) has chalked out a new plan to meet over US 100 million dollars... Published 17 Jan, 2023 07:14am
SBP issues NOC for incorporation of KT Bank KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued a no-objection certificate (NOC) for incorporation of the... Published 17 Jan, 2023 07:10am
Fuel talks with Russia begin today ISLAMABAD: Pakistan will hold bilateral talks with a Russian delegation on Tuesday, on long-term oil and liquefied... Published 17 Jan, 2023 07:05am
Senior lawyer, politician Latif Afridi shot dead on PHC premises PESHAWAR: Renowned lawyer and former president of Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) Abdul Latif Afridi was shot... Published 17 Jan, 2023 07:00am
Caretaker setup: Elahi writes to Punjab governor LAHORE: The chief minister (CM) of Punjab Pervaiz Elahi on Monday wrote to Governor Punjab Baligh-ur-Rehman for... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:58am
Interim set-up: IK hints at PTI’s return to NA LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said that they may return to the National Assembly to... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:55am
Agreement signed: France to provide €120m soft loan for Keyal Khuwar hydropower project ISLAMABAD: France will provide soft loan of € 120 million for Keyal Khuwar 128 MW Hydropower project. Dr Kazim... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:52am
Punjab to hold snap polls? LAHORE: A snap local election will be held in Punjab, officials said, after the provincial leader, an ally of ousted... Updated 17 Jan, 2023 08:54am
Masood Khan honoured with Dr Martin Luther King award ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Ambassador to United States Masood Khan was honoured with “Dr Martin Luther King, Jr Legacy... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Grant of provincial status to ICT: IHC issues notices to respondents ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices to the respondents in a petition seeking provincial status... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
SCBA, PBC call a strike over killing of leading lawyer ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) urged the lawyers’ ... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Sherry representing Pakistan at WEF meeting ISLAMABAD: Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman is representing Pakistan at the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Cold snap likely to lose intensity from 18th KARACHI: The prevailing cold wave is expected to begin losing its intensity from Jan 18, the Met Office forecast on... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Tax data of General Bajwa’s family: Court rejects plea to extend physical remand of journalist ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Monday, rejected the prosecution’s request to extend the physical remand of the... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Industry PCJCCI for low-cost energy projects in collaboration with China LAHORE: Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) urged the federal government to initiate... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Nawaz may take charge of political matters in Punjab LAHORE: In the wake of current political situation in Punjab, PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif is learnt to have decided ... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Anti-polio drive starts across country LAHORE: The first National Immunization drive of the year begins across the country on Monday, to vaccinate children... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
PTI to sweep elections, claims Elahi LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has said that PTI will sweep the next elections and general... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
PML-Q suspends Elahi’s membership LAHORE: Internal differences within the Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) intensified after the basic membership... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Egypt to sell discounted bread to fight inflation CAIRO: Egypt’s government will start selling discounted bread to people not enrolled in its bread subsidy ... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Energy Gasoil margins, premiums higher on China refinery outage SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil margins and premiums opened the week higher on worries of slightly tighter... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Europe Death toll reaches 40 in Ukraine strike; German defence minister resigns DNIPRO/KYIV, (Ukraine): The death toll from a Russian missile strike in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro rose to 40 on... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
India hopeful of rupee trade with Russia after imports surge NEW DELHI: India is hopeful of a rupee trade with Russia, a trade ministry official said on Monday, as government... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
South Asia Nepal finds black boxes of aircraft after deadliest crash KATHMANDU: Search-ers found the cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder on Monday from a passenger flight... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The criticality of leverage “My experience tells me that life is all about leverage. Where you have leverage you get your way, where you... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Stocks China, HK stocks rise on strong foreign inflows HONG KONG: China stocks jumped to a four-month high on Monday, aided by strong foreign inflows, while Hong Kong... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Stocks FTSE 100 in sight of record high as financial stocks gain LONDON: Britain’s blue-chip FTSE 100 closed higher on Monday, leaving it less than a percent below the record high... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Stocks Indian shares fall as foreign outflows persist BENGALURU: Indian shares ended lower in a volatile session on Monday, weighed down by continued foreign investor... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Stocks European shares near 9-month high PARIS: European shares hit a near nine-month high on Monday, albeit in light trading due to a US holiday, with real... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
GDP growth in 2022-23 The World Bank has revised its projection downwards of the GDP growth rate of the economy of Pakistan in 2022-23 ... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Two PAs’ dissolution and after? The kerfuffle regarding the dissolution of the Punjab Assembly has finally been laid to rest after Chief Minister... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Economic slowdown will force workers into worse jobs: UN A global economic slowdown will force more workers into accepting lower quality, poorly paid jobs in 2023, while... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Letters The murder of a lawyer who was also a Pashtoon nationalist politician It is quite sad that former Supreme Court Bar Association president Latif Afridi was shot dead inside the bar room ... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
PPP, PML-N continue consultations over caretaker CM LAHORE: Consultations between the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on ... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
MNAs offer Fateha for deceased ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday offered Fateha for the late Member of National Assembly (MNA) Muhammad... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Kitchen gardening, in-house farming vital to ensuring food security: FWCCI FAISALABAD: Kitchen gardening, in-house farming and commercial farming are imperative to overcome the looming food... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Money & Banking HBL, NayaPay team up to facilitate foreign remittances KARACHI: Habib Bank Ltd (HBL), the largest and best bank in Pakistan, has partnered with NayaPay to facilitate... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Industry Containers stuck at ports despite SBP order: KATI KARACHI: President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Faraz-ur-Rehman has expressed concerns... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Competition laws: Complete enforcement to cut prices of essential items: CCP LAHORE: Chairperson of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) Rahat Kaunain has said that complete... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Energy Chinese team kicks off initial work on Gwadar oil refinery QUETTA: A 15-member Chinese team consisting of engineers and experts started the initial work for implementing the... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Companies Careem partners with GOPL for discounts on fuel KARACHI: Careem, the pioneer of ride-hailing in Pakistan, has achieved yet another milestone by partnering with the... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Barrick Gold plans to start productions at Reko Diq mine in 2028 ISLAMABAD: Barrick Gold Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer Mark Bristow has said that the company has set 2028... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Industry Awareness session on digitisation of SECP processes held KARACHI: The Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers and Exporters Association (PHMA) in collaboration with the Securities ... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
AJK to release Rs14bn to PASSCO for buying wheat ISLAMABAD: The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) has decided to release Rs14 billion to the Pakistan... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Alkhidmat holds its seventh youth gathering LAHORE: The 7th Alkhidmat Youth Gathering under the volunteer programme of the Alkhidmat Foundation Pakistan titled... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (January 16, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (January 17, 2023)... Published 17 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 Monday... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 17 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 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (January 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (January 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (January 16, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (January 16, 2023).... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates PSX closes in deep red KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed bearish trend and closed in deep red with heavy losses due to... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates Activities of Port Qasim KARACHI: An approximately, 7498 containers comprising of 3538 containers import and 3960 containers export were... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (January 16, 2023)... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (January 16, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (January 16, 2023).... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (January 16, 2023).... Published 17 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 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (January 16, 2023).... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (January 16, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (January 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (January 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (January 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Monday (January 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (January 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,425.4884... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (January 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (January 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (January 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
SBP issues framework on outsourcing to CSPs KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Monday issued “Framework on Outsourcing to Cloud Service Providers... Updated 17 Jan, 2023 09:10am
Transfer of hydro powerhouses to provinces suggested ISLAMABAD: A high level panel has recommended transfer of powerhouses of hydropower projects to respective provinces... Updated 17 Jan, 2023 09:04am
Gas supply from MPCL: FKPCL asked to obtain PPIB’s consent ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division has asked M/s Fauji Kabirwala Power Company Limited (FKPCL) to get consent of PPIB for... Updated 17 Jan, 2023 09:03am
Remittances, export proceeds: ECAP seeks special exchange rate KARACHI: In order to enhance the foreign inflows, the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP) has... Updated 17 Jan, 2023 11:22am
Japan extends loan to Punjab power sector project ISLAMABAD: The Japanese government extended the project loan effective period up to 31 December 2024 of ongoing loan... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
LCs issue: CMOs likely to get force majeure for new projects ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to grant force majeure to cellular mobile operators (CMOs) for 10 new... Updated 17 Jan, 2023 08:55am
Govt makes three financing models for e-bikes ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly prepared three different financing structures to provide E-Bikes to... Updated 17 Jan, 2023 08:55am
Commodities Brazil farmers harvest 0.6pc of soya planted area SAO PAULO: Brazilian farmers have harvested 0.6% of the planted soy area in the 2022/2023 cycle through last... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Commodities Iron ore futures down MANILA: Iron ore futures fell on Monday, as new reports over the weekend highlighting an increase in COVID-19 deaths... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 18.679 ... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Commodities Russian wheat prices down slightly on high global supply MOSCOW: Russian wheat prices in mid-January are down slightly amid increased competition from other exporters and... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Commodities China didn’t drive commodity markets in 2022 LAUNCESTON, (Australia): China’s commodity trade data for 2022 shows that prices and volumes weren’t driven by... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Energy VLSFO premium rises for fifth straight session SINGAPORE: The spot cash premium for 0.5% very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) rose for a fifth consecutive day on... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (January 16, 2023).... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend on cotton market amid thin business activity LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained very low. Cotton Analyst... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Commodities Copper rally falters as focus shifts back to weak demand LONDON: Copper prices came under pressure on Monday as focus shifted back to weakening demand, particularly in top... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Energy Oil still in sight of recent highs on Chinese demand recovery hopes NEW YORK: Oil prices slipped on Monday but were holding near their highest this month as easing COVID restrictions ... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Commodities Gold rally takes a breather as dollar regains some ground NEW YORK: Gold prices edged lower from a more than eight-month high on Monday, but held above the key $1,900 per... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am
Commodities Palm oil ticks higher on short-covering ahead of long weekend KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures edged up on Monday after last week’s sharp drop, as traders covered short... Published 17 Jan, 2023 06:02am