PML-N leader welcomes dissolution of KP assembly LAHORE: Welcoming the dissolution of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa assembly, adviser to the Prime Minister on Political and... Published 19 Jan, 2023 07:34am
PBC, IHCBA condemn ‘illegal’ detention of Ehtisham ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Islamabad High Court Bar Association (IHCBA) on Wednesday ... Published 19 Jan, 2023 07:32am
Industry KP traders laud adoption of SBP (Amendment) Bill 2021 PESHAWAR: The business community of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has widely welcomed the passage of the State Bank of Pakistan... Published 19 Jan, 2023 07:29am
Karachi shouldn’t be pushed towards fire, blood again: PPP ISLAMABAD: Senior leader of the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Moula Bux Chandio has said that the PPP has... Published 19 Jan, 2023 07:27am
High achievers honoured by Pearson, British Council KARACHI: In order to maintain high standards of education and reward students who achieved outstanding results in... Published 19 Jan, 2023 07:24am
MEd from UoP: IB announces application cycle of scholarships KARACHI: The International Baccalaureate Organisation (IB) is announcing the next application cycle for tuition-free... Published 19 Jan, 2023 07:23am
Industry It’s time for harsh steps on the insistence of IMF: FCCI chief FAISALABAD: It’s time to implement harsh economic measures on the insistence of the IMF in a way that the poor... Published 19 Jan, 2023 07:16am
Industry Five new economic zones planned for KP within 18 months PESHAWAR: Chief Executive Officer of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Economic Zones Development and Management Company... Published 19 Jan, 2023 07:16am
Industry Insurance ombudsman finalises arrangements for national conference KARACHI: Federal Insurance Ombudsman Dr Muhammad Khawar Jameel has finalised the arrangements for the annual two-day... Published 19 Jan, 2023 07:13am
Yellen planning trip to China soon: US ZURICH: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, who held her first face-to-face meeting with her Chinese counterpart... Published 19 Jan, 2023 07:07am
5.8 magnitude quake injures at least 70 in Iran TEHRAN: At least 70 people were injured on Wednesday when an 5.8 magnitude earthquake jolted northwestern Iran near... Published 19 Jan, 2023 07:06am
US retail sales tumble; monthly producer prices fall WASHINGTON: US retail sales fell more than expected in December, pulled down by declines in purchases of motor... Published 19 Jan, 2023 07:03am
Commodities Japan rubber climbs on recovery hopes TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures rose on Wednesday to a one-month high on growing hopes that easing COVID restrictions... Published 19 Jan, 2023 06:42am
Stocks PSX, Karandaaz sign accord to facilitate smaller enterprises KARACHI: In a landmark development for the capital market, Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) signed an Agreement with... Published 19 Jan, 2023 06:40am
Commodities Palm oil ends higher on rival oils KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Wednesday, tracking strength in crude and rival edible... Published 19 Jan, 2023 06:35am
Commodities Copper hits peak since June on China optimism LONDON: Copper continued its rally on Wednesday, rising to its highest levels since June as speculators bet that low... Published 19 Jan, 2023 06:32am
Energy Oil prices up 1pc to near 7-week high NEW YORK: Oil prices rose about 1% on Wednesday to their highest since early December on a drop in the US dollar and... Published 19 Jan, 2023 06:31am
Stocks Indian shares hit two-week highs boosted by metals BENGALURU: Indian stocks on Wednesday closed at their highest levels in over two weeks, lifted by metals and... Published 19 Jan, 2023 06:29am
Commodities Iron ore rises as traders look for bargains MANILA: Iron ore futures rose on Wednesday amid high trading volumes as traders looked for bargain buys, after... Published 19 Jan, 2023 06:27am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (January 18, 2023).... Published 19 Jan, 2023 06:27am
Cotton & Textile Lacklustre business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained very low. Cotton ... Published 19 Jan, 2023 06:27am
KP governor dissolves assembly PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Haji Ghulam Ali on Wednesday signed the summary sent by Chief Minister Mahmood... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Four soldiers martyred in cross-border attack from Iran: ISPR RAWALPINDI: Four security personnel were martyred in a terrorist activity from across the Pakistan-Iran border in... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
ECP takes notice of ‘irregularities’, clash KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday took notice of “irregularities” in the results ... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Karachi: JI says ready to talk to PPP on mayorship ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan chief Sirajul Haq has said that his party is ready to negotiate with... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Imran Khan declares himself candidate for bypolls to 33 NA seats ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman, Imran Khan, has once again decided to contest by-elections ... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Ukraine interior minister among dead in helicopter crash BROVARY, (Ukraine): Ukraine’s interior minister and a child were among at least 14 people killed on Wednesday when... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Baby, teen mother among six killed in California shooting WASHINGTON: A six-month-old baby and its teen mother were among six people killed early Monday when gunmen opened... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Appeal against IHC verdict: SC issues notices to ECP, Nadra ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court issued notices to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP), and the NADRA on an appeal... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The fools and the angels “These bad people.” “Hey we live in the Land of the Pure – you gotta narrow that down for me to know who you... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Malik Junaid appointed CG of Angola KARACHI: Malik Junaid Imam, Director of Popular Group of Industries has been appointed honorary Consul of the... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
NAO amendments case: SC urged to seek details of returned references from NAB during PTI tenure ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was prayed to direct the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to submit details of... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
IGP orders appointment of lady SHOs across Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Aamir Zulfiqar Khan has ordered the appointment of female Station... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Punjab govt imposes ban on private usury business LAHORE: The Punjab government took a milestone step as prohibition on doing private usury business has been... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Sindh LG polls: Imran says PPP has no commitment to fair and free elections LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan tweeted on Wednesday that it is apparent from reports on... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Nawaz to return within a month, says governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Mohammad Balighur Rehman said on Wednesday that the PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif would return... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
foodpanda partners with Islamabad United LAHORE: foodpanda has been named the official q-commerce partner of Islamabad United for HBL-PSL-2023. Ahsan Latif,... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Stocks China stocks subdued ahead of Lunar New Year holidays SHANGHAI: China stocks seesawed in thin trading volume on Wednesday as many urban workers left ahead of the Lunar ... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Stocks European shares extend winning streak on earnings boost PARIS: European shares marked their longest winning streak since November 2021 on Wednesday, lifted by upbeat... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Stocks Wall Street reverses gains on hawkish Fed comments NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes reversed gains by early afternoon on Wednesday as hawkish comments from... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Elite’s divorced from reality It turns out that a ringside seat to a country plummeting into sovereign default – one of the few perks of an... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Power distribution sector’s performance – II T&D losses have been valued at Rs 520 billion. If losses are reduced to Nepra’s (National Electric Power... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
ECB union says staff losing faith in leadership over inflation, pay European Central Bank staff are losing confidence in the institution’s leadership following the ECB’s failure to... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Letters CPEC was low govt priority during PTI’s tenure? The government is of the view that the second phase of the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) will be... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
LHC seeks report from Ruda on farmers’ petitions LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought a report from the Ravi Urban Development Authority (Ruda) and... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Sindh CM promises to address JI’s legitimate concerns KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with Jamaat-e-Islami... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Body set up to formulate strategy for improvement in crop yields LAHORE: The federal government has constituted a six-member committee to evolve a comprehensive practical strategy... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Police branch to deal with ‘organised crime’ on the anvil LAHORE: Punjab’s police department is working on a feasibility study to establish a separate branch to deal with... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Businesses urged to report cases of harassment by officials KARACHI: Chief Collector of Customs Enforcement South Muhammad Yaqoob Mako has said that they try to resolve the... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Court grants bail to journalist in Bajwa data leak case ISLAMABAD: A special court on Wednesday granted bail to the journalist who was arrested by the Federal Investigation... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rana leaves for London ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah who is also president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab, on... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (January 18, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (January 19, 2023)... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
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 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (January 18, 2023).... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates Stocks witness positive trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed positive trend and partially recovered its overnight losses.... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Revenue Div allowed to publish tax directory of MPs for 2020 ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has allowed the Revenue Division to publish the tax directory of parliamentarians for... Updated 19 Jan, 2023 08:38am
Energy KE seeks reduction of Rs10.262 per unit in FCA for December ISLAMABAD: The K-Electric (KE) has sought a negative adjustment of Rs10.262 per unit in Fuel Charges Adjustment ... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Commodities China Dec steel output rises from prior month SHANGHAI: China’s December steel output rose 4.5% from the prior month, official data showed on Tuesday, as demand... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Energy US natgas futures jump on weather forecasts NEW YORK: US natural gas futures soared about 7% on Tuesday from an 18-month low in the prior session as gas started... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Grains Brazil summer grain crop to outgrow storage capacity for first time in 20 years SAO PAULO: Brazil’s 2022/2023 summer grain production will outgrow total storage capacity for the first time in 20... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Commodities ICE canola futures up WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures edged higher on Tuesday, but lagged bigger gains by soybeans. March canola... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 18.872... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Energy Gasoil margins fall on cautious sentiment amid firm oil SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil margins extended losses on cautious trading sentiment amid firmer oil... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Commodities Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 195,991 tonnes of cargo comprising 144,697 tonnes of import cargo and 51,294... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (January 18, 2023)... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ======================================= ... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (January 18, 2023).... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ======================== Open ... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (January 18, 2023).... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (January 18, 2023).... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
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 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (January 18, 2023).... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ==================================== ... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER ... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,269.5307... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ========================... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ========================... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (January 18, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
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 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (January... Published 19 Jan, 2023 05:58am