Judges usually don’t question motives for legislation, govt’s counsel tells SC ISLAMABAD: The federation’s counsel has argued unless the court identifies the constitutional prohibition it ... Published 20 Jan, 2023 07:56am
Need for national plan stressed at conference: Financial sector capable of providing Riba-free services to all: speakers KARACHI: The financial sector is capable of providing Riba-free services to all segments of society and a national... Published 20 Jan, 2023 07:53am
Taxes FTO directs LTO Karachi to refund extra ST paid on vehicles to BOP ISLAMABAD: To facilitate car buyers, the Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Large Taxpayer Office (LTO)... Published 20 Jan, 2023 07:50am
Technology field: NTC trying to develop 40 programmes: chairman KARACHI: “National Technology Council (NTC) is trying to develop forty programmes in Pakistan in the technology... Published 20 Jan, 2023 07:47am
Persons with integrity should be eligible for interim govt: Imran LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said Pakistan is not in a position to allow any delay... Published 20 Jan, 2023 07:45am
PTI wants ECP to nullify results of LG polls in Karachi ISLAMABAD: Accusing Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) of stealing the mandate of people, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 20 Jan, 2023 07:43am
Iesco to hold open katchery ISLAMABAD: Iesco management and field formations have always tried to address the issues of esteemed customers on... Published 20 Jan, 2023 07:42am
Ali Zaidi, other PTI leaders booked in DC office protest case KARACHI: Police on Thursday booked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leaders Ali Zaidi, Bilal Ghaffar, Saeed Afridi, and... Published 20 Jan, 2023 07:40am
Cross-border terrorist attack: Pakistan asks Iran to hold thorough probe and punish perpetrators ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has asked Iran to hold a thorough investigation into the cross-border terrorist attack in ... Published 20 Jan, 2023 07:38am
Europe French workers strike nationwide, saying ‘non’ to Macron’s pension reform PARIS: French workers went on strike and joined marches across the country on Thursday, halting trains and cutting... Published 20 Jan, 2023 07:19am
New Zealand PM Ardern announces shock resignation WELLINGTON: New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, a global figurehead of progressive politics, shocked the... Published 20 Jan, 2023 07:13am
Kazakh leader dissolves parliament ASTANA (Kazakhstan): Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev dissolved the Central Asian country’s lower house... Published 20 Jan, 2023 07:10am
Europe Lavrov says Russia will ‘sober up’ NATO and EU MOSCOW: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Thursday that Moscow would do all it could to “sober up”... Published 20 Jan, 2023 07:05am
Letters NA Speaker defending the indefensible “There is a hue and cry when I don’t accept resignations, and a hue a cry when I do.” This is indeed an apt... Published 20 Jan, 2023 07:02am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Daronomics and Maryamania “So whose narrative is right do you think?” “Narrative as for a campaign or narrative as in within the... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:59am
Japan’s yen feels the heat from hard-line BOJ policy Japan’s yen, long favoured as a safe-haven and funding currency, has in recent weeks become so enmeshed in market... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:56am
Debt, inequality and austerity ‘In most western countries, inequality is rising, and social mobility has stalled. Our citizens are losing... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:44am
Wheat crisis Agrarian economy of Pakistan employs a large workforce and considered vital from a social, livelihood and foreign... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:35am
Reducing plastic pollution EDITORIAL: Plastic is composed of major toxic pollutants that tend to harm the environment, and over some decades it... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:28am
Fraught present, unknown future EDITORIAL: The country is fast approaching a point of no return. If the economy is forced upon a default on its... Updated 20 Jan, 2023 02:33pm
ECP notifies IK ‘victorious’ on seven NA seats ISLAMABAD: The poll body has said it has taken a “lenient view” over the delay on part of Pakistan... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
FO summons Iranian envoy over cross-border attack ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Thursday, summoned Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Ali Hosseini and conveyed grave concern over... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
IIOJK, Chad and Venezuela activists share top rights prize GENEVA: Campaigners from Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK), Chad and Venezuela on Thursday won the... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
South Asia India editors warn ‘fake news’ proposal akin to censorship NEW DELHI: A major Indian journalist group urged the government to reject a proposal to police fake news on social... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
India says BBC documentary on Modi is ‘propaganda’ NEW DELHI: India’s foreign ministry on Thursday dismissed a BBC documentary on Prime Minister Narendra Modi which... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Elahi rejects CEC’s nominee LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Parvez Elahi said on Thursday that they would not allow the caretaker Punjab Chief... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Appointment of Punjab caretaker CM: Parliamentary committee notified LAHORE: Following nomination of three members each by the Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi and Opposition... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Sindh LG elections: JI says PPP likely to address its reservations KARACHI: Jamaat-i-Islami’s (JI) Hafiz Naeemur Rehman said on Thursday that he was hopeful the PPP would address ... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
29th convocation: Over 300 graduates awarded degrees at NUST Military College of Signals RAWALPINDI: As many as 348 undergraduate and postgraduate degrees were conferred at the 29th Convocation of NUST... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Disqualification case: IK seeks extra time to file reply in citizen’s plea ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Thursday sought time to file a reply in a petition... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Projects of Ministry of Science, Technology: PAC body reviews progress on audit paragraphs ISLAMABAD: A Public Accounts Committee sub-committee meeting was held on Thursday to review the progress of the ... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
PIMEC being organised from Feb 10 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan International Maritime Expo and Conference (PIMEC), an initiative of the Pakistan Navy is being... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Govt tells LHC: Making Toshakhana records public may hurt ties with other states LAHORE: The Lahore High Court was informed on Thursday the public disclosure of Toshakhana gifts could potentially... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
PTI leaders wonder whether PDM govt will be able to make debt payments ISLAMABAD: The economic wizards of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday questioned whether the “imported... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Special police unit to monitor actions against smuggling LAHORE: The Punjab government on Thursday decided to establish a special unit in the Punjab police to monitor the... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Thousands of students awarded certificates, degrees at GCU convocation FAISALABAD: The 10th convocation of Govt College University was held at Quaid-e-Azam Auditorium, New Campus. ... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
NA-139 by- election: PML-N issues ticket to Leghari LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has awarded party ticket to young Ammar Leghari to contest the NA-193... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
RUDA conducts public hearing LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) on Thursday conducted a public hearing for a formal ... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Prisons IG withdraws temporary attachment of officers LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General for Prisons Malik Mubashar Ahmed Khan has called all the officers working on... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
LPC stresses need for expanding flood relief efforts LAHORE: The Lahore Press Club held an event to highlight the need to expand existing flood relief efforts in... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Wall St falls as labour market resilience spurs rate hike worries NEW YORK: US stock indexes fell on Thursday after data pointing to a tight labor market sparked worries that the... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
RTO Peshawar seizes huge quantity of illicit goods ISLAMABAD: The mobile squads of the Regional Tax Office (RTO) Peshawar have seized a huge quantity of goods ... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Spell of rain, snowfall likely from 21st KARACHI: Another rain-snowfall spell is expected in mountainous parts in the upcountry from January 21 to 25, which... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Jazz extends fellowship programme to FJWU KARACHI: Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator and a part of the VEON Group, is extending its Digital Pakistan... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Interim protective bail granted to Gill LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday granted an interim protective bail to PTI leader Shahbaz Gill and... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Toshakhana reference: IHC rejects IK’s plea to withdraw petition challenging ECP verdict ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday disallowed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Decline in seafood exports: Exporters blame foreign nations’ curbs on Pakistani products KARACHI: Exporters on Thursday blamed the continuing restrictions on the country’s fisheries products by different... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Taxes RTO Peshawar: Commissioner speeds up operations against tax evaders PESHAWAR: The Chief Commissioner for Inland Revenue at the Regional Tax Office, Peshawar, Aqeel Ahmad Siddiqui, has... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
National security can’t be guaranteed without food security: speakers ISLAMABAD: National security cannot be guaranteed unless there is food security in Pakistan. Urgent attention needs... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 19, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (January 20, 2023)... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
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 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Rates PSX makes gains KARACHI: Positive trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday on the back of news flow regarding likely... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Stocks China stocks rise despite upcoming holidays SHANGHAI: China stocks rose on Thursday with healthcare and information technology companies leading the gains, as... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Stocks Indian shares end lower as metals decline BENGALURU: Consumer and metal stocks dragged Indian shares lower on Thursday after two straight sessions of gains, ... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Stocks European shares suffer year’s worst sell-off on recession fears PARIS: European shares recorded their worst single-day selloff of the year on Thursday, as disappointing earnings... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Stocks Gulf stocks up despite weak Oil, US consumer data DUBAI: Most major Gulf equities recovered early losses to close slightly higher on Thursday as investors in the... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 182,554 tonnes of cargo comprising 151,020 tonnes of import cargo and 31,534... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (January 19, 2023).... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (January 19, 2023).... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
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 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (January 19, 2023).... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (January 19, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (January 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
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Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (January 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
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Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Thursday (January 19, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
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Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (January 19, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (January 19, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (January 19, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (January 19, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,268.9989 ... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (January 19, 2023). ========================... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (January 19, 2023). ========================... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (January 19, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (January 19, 2023).... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
Treasury dept’s officials to visit next week: US decides to lend PDM govt a helping hand Visit of US officials to Pakistan and meeting with authorities may help ease/repair relations with IMF Updated 20 Jan, 2023 10:58am
MoS Aisha terms ‘structural reforms’ need of the hour ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Aisha Ghaus Pasha said that structural reforms are the need of the country... Updated 20 Jan, 2023 08:46am
PM and Russian minister discuss oil and gas LAHORE: A delegation led by Russian Energy Minister Nikolay Shulginov on Thursday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz... Updated 20 Jan, 2023 08:47am
Exports should be enhanced to $100bn per annum: govt ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal on Thursday while stressing the need to ... Updated 20 Jan, 2023 08:47am
Dar’s upcoming Qatar visit likely to improve energy situation ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar is likely to visit Qatar next week wherein he would offer RLNG projects, more... Updated 20 Jan, 2023 11:37am
US hits debt ceiling amid standoff between Republicans, Democrats WASHINGTON: The US government hit its $31.4 trillion borrowing limit on Thursday, amid a standoff between the... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
SBP’s foreign exchange reserves up KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP) foreign exchange reserves rose by $258 million during the last week.... Published 20 Jan, 2023 06:10am
SBP may hike rates by another 100bps to tame inflation KARACHI: State Bank looks set to raise its key policy rate by 100 basis points to 17% at its review on Monday as it... Updated 20 Jan, 2023 08:44am
World Bank rejects media reports ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) has stated that the media reports claiming that it has delayed the release of loans ... Updated 20 Jan, 2023 08:49am
Tarin sees negative GDP growth in LSM, agri, other sectors LAHORE: Former federal finance minister and PTI Senator Shaukat Tarin has predicted that Pakistan would register a... Updated 20 Jan, 2023 08:50am
Textile group: H1FY23 exports decline 7.07pc to $8.72bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile group exports declined by around 7.07 percent during the first half (July-December)... Updated 20 Jan, 2023 08:51am