Energy Gas starts to flow to Freeport LNG export plant in US NEW YORK: Freeport LNG’s long-shut export plant in Texas started receiving natural gas from pipelines over the ... Published 18 Jan, 2023 07:12am
Commodities Dalian iron ore slips MANILA: Dalian iron ore futures slipped on Tuesday, as despite beating expectations, weak economic data from top... Published 18 Jan, 2023 07:09am
Energy Gasoil margins down on mixed oil, cautious sentiment SINGAPORE: Gains in Asia’s 10 ppm sulphur gasoil margins were shortlived on Tuesday, with the market weakening... Published 18 Jan, 2023 07:07am
Commodities Funds lower risk in CBOT corn, soya ahead of pivotal US data NAPERVILLE, (Ill.): Speculators backed off Chicago corn and soybean futures last week ahead of the US government’s... Published 18 Jan, 2023 07:05am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 96,241 tonnes of cargo comprising 69,220 tonnes of import cargo and 27,021... Published 18 Jan, 2023 07:02am
Three foreign NGOs partially resume aid in Afghanistan KABUL: At least three leading international aid agencies have partially resumed life-saving work in Afghanistan,... Published 18 Jan, 2023 07:01am
ECC approves import of ‘old’ tractors ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved import of up to five-year old tractors... Updated 18 Jan, 2023 10:21am
Conversion of Port Qasim power plant to local coal: CPPA-G advises PPIB to seek approvals from relevant officials ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency–Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has advised the Private Power and ... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:50am
Energy NGOs denounce banks financing new oil and gas projects PARIS: Despite joining industry groups committed to reaching carbon neutrality the world’s top banks are ... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:47am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (January 17, 2023).... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:24am
Rashid D Habib golf tournament to start on 19th KARACHI: The Bank AL Habib’s 12th Rashid D Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Tournament 2023 will start on... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
IK’s plea against ECP: LHC CJ constitutes larger bench LAHORE: The Lahore High Court’s Chief Justice Muhammad Ameer Bhatti on Tuesday constituted a larger bench to ... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
CM inaugurates library of M H Panhwar HYDERABAD: Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah inaugurated the personal library of the late M H Panhwar at... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Daftarkhwan partners with PAF to provide modern workspaces KARACHI: Daftarkhwan is launching its newest co-working space — Alpha, in the National Aerospace Science and... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Elahi discusses caretaker set-up with PA speaker LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi on Tuesday held a meeting with Speaker of Punjab Assembly ... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Federal Ombudsman opens two offices in merged districts of KP PESHAWAR: The Federal Ombudsman’s Office has extended its services to merged districts of former tribal agencies... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Govt trying to rehabilitate flood victims: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Shazia Marri on Tuesday said the government is... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Imran to go for ‘horse-trading’, says minister ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Tuesday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Major coding event held at LUMS KARACHI: The Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) held a two-day technology event in collaboration with... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
PAC seeks ministry’s report on minister’s narcotics case ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday sought a report from the Ministry of Narcotics Control... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 18, 2023)... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
China open to the world, says Liu in investment pitch DAVOS, (Switzerland): China welcomes foreign investment and will continue to open up to the world, its Vice-Premier... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Europe German police detain Greta Thunberg in German coal village protests LUETZERATH (Ger-many): Climate campaigner Greta Thunberg was detained alongside a group of activists on Tuesday... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
NATO deploys surveillance planes to Romania BUCHAREST: A NATO surveillance plane arrived in Romania on Tuesday to bolster the military alliance’s eastern ... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Ministries, divisions asked to submit PC-1s, PC-IIs by March 31 ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives (MoPD&SI) has urged all the ministries... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
COAS visits Khuzdar, Basima RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir Tuesday visited Khuzdar and Basima areas of... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
90pc cases will go if court says NAO amendments are not retrospective: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial said if the apex court says the amendments in the... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Sharifs ruled for many years but ignored people’s problems: Elahi LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has stated that the Sharifs always proclaimed their allegiance ... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
PTI to hold talks with JI on mayor’s seat: Hammad LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Punjab General Secretary Hammad Azhar has said that they would hold... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Siberian winds pushing temperatures down across country LAHORE: Siberian winds have gripped the country causing extreme cold spell from southern to northern parts of the... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Leader of opposition, parliamentary head: PTI will ask NA speaker to appoint its members to key slots LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has decided to approach National Assembly speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf to ask him... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)).... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)). ========================== KIBOR... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
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 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)). ==================================== BR... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)).... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
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 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)).... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Letters Pakistan: an economy tailspinning into chaos? The over $9 billion pledges made by various countries at the Geneva moot recently to help Pakistan deal with the... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Adoption of IPRs in industrial sector Intellectual property rights (IPRs) are important for developing countries for several reasons as they provide a way... Updated 18 Jan, 2023 07:16am
Faltering exports – the longer term for textiles When India was partitioned “West Pakistan” had only two cotton yarn spinning mills and “East Pakistan” had no jute... Updated 18 Jan, 2023 07:26am
Why the USD matters? Whenever I meet clients and investors, the one discussion I always end up having, regardless of market conditions, ... Updated 18 Jan, 2023 07:34am
India’s rising home prices, rentals a new inflation threat Rising home prices and rentals in large Indian cities could pose a new challenge to the country’s central bank in... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Stocks China stocks decline as growth slows in Q4 HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks edged lower on Tuesday, as Beijing released weak GDP growth and economic... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Stocks Dow falls on Goldman results, Tesla limits S&P 500 losses NEW YORK: The Dow fell on Tuesday as Goldman Sachs weighed the most on the index after missing quarterly profit... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Security of SC judges beefed up ISLAMABAD: In the wake of terror threats, the city police on Tuesday beefed up the security of judges of the Supreme... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Refusing to play ball “The Khan says he may return to the national assembly so that RR and Shehbaz Sharif do not appoint a caretaker... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
JI protests against ‘rigging’ in LG polls KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) on Tuesday stepped up protests against “rigging” in the local government polls in... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Bilawal meets Vice-Premier of China ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday met Chinese Vice Premier, Liu He at the World Economic... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
IIOJK’s status: Talks with India only after revocation: PM’s Office ISLAMABAD: A spokesperson of the Prime Minister’s Office on Tuesday said that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
CM sends summary for dissolution of KP assembly to governor KARACHI: Khyber Pakh-tunkhwa Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Tuesday sent the summary for the dissolution of the... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Taxes FBR creates new office for appeals in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has created a new office of Commissioner Inland Revenue (Appeals-V),... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Money & Banking HABIBMETRO holds Islamic banking summit in Karachi KARACHI: Sima Kamil, the deputy governor of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has said that finance is a fundamental... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Lack of investment in climate-related steps to cost emerging markets dearly: report KARACHI: Failure to invest the bare minimum needed to withstand projected climate damage could cost emerging markets... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Upgrading of mobile networks: Curbs on LCs causing hurdles in import of equipment: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque has said that the limited facility of... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Industry LCIA Arbitration: PPIB approves law firm for SHPL case ISLAMABAD: The Private Power Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has approved the name of law firm M/s Howard Kennedy for... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
President for enhancing trade with China ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that there is a need to enhance trade between Pakistan and China which... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
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 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
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 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)).... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)). ======================== Open Bid... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)).... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (January 17, 2023)). ======================================= Offset... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (January 17, 2023))... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures up SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Tuesday, tracking stronger domestic equities and gains in the Shanghai... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Industry Chambers’ heads call for ‘industrial packages’ ISLAMABAD: Chambers of Commerce Presidents across Pakistan, Tuesday, urged that emergent measures be required to... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
IMF is first option; it’s our last option as well EDITORIAL: Pakistan’s economy is in a tailspin notwithstanding repeated claims to the contrary by Finance Minister... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Unending fight against polio virus EDITORIAL: The first phase of this year’s polio eradication campaign was kicked off by Prime Minister Shehbaz... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Commodities Copper rally continues LONDON: Copper prices rose to a seven-month high on Tuesday as speculators bet Chinese demand will rise later in the... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Money & Banking US dollar falls vs major currencies NEW YORK: The dollar fell against most major currencies on Tuesday in choppy trading, weighed down by expectations ... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Commodities Palm oil slips on India, China demand concerns KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early gains on Tuesday, weighed by growing concerns of slowing... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Energy Oil prices hit two-week highs NEW YORK: Oil prices rose to their highest in two weeks on Tuesday after China posted weak but expectation-beating... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Cotton & Textile Selective buying on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained very low. Cotton Analyst... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Commodities ICE canola futures rise WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures edged higher on Monday in subdued trade with US markets closed for a... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 10.568 ... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Energy Asia spot 380-cst HSFO extends gains SINGAPORE: Asia’s spot cash differential for 380-cst high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) extended gains to a second... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Pasha warns of stagflation this year LAHORE: Noted economist and former finance minister Dr Hafiz Pasha has warned that Pakistan inflation can skyrocket... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
PPMA fears medicine shortage if curbs on LCs not removed soon ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) has urged the government and the State Bank... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
Money & Banking Summit Bank equity injection completed KARACHI: Summit Bank Limited announced that a key milestone relating to equity injection from H.E. Nasser Abdulla... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
State revenue: FTO directs FBR to implement effective mechanism ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to implement an effective... Updated 18 Jan, 2023 08:44am
Bill for ‘equal salary, allowances’ introduced in NA ISLAMABAD: In a bid to bring an end to discrimination, exploitation, and inconsistent pay packages in government... Updated 18 Jan, 2023 08:49am
Senate panel for referring wheat MSP matter to CCI ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Tuesday expressed anger over the failure of the government for not fixing the... Updated 18 Jan, 2023 08:45am
New tax raising steps under consideration Proposed measures include increase in rates of withholding taxes, more indirect taxation, three percent flood levy on imports, and tax on banks’ foreign exchange income Updated 18 Jan, 2023 12:40pm
Speaker accepts resignations of 35 PTI MNAs ISLAMABAD: A day after the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, Imran Khan, hinted at returning to the National... Published 18 Jan, 2023 06:22am
35 vacant NA seats: PDM decides not to contest by-elections ISLAMABAD: After resignations of 35 senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers were accepted on Tuesday ... Updated 18 Jan, 2023 08:51am