Senate informed: 42 journalists killed in four years ISLAMABAD: As many as 42 journalists were killed across the country in the last four years, whereas, 11 suspects... Published 21 Jan, 2023 07:41am
Bilawal accuses IK of giving TTP ‘a place to hide’ DAVOS: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said Pakistan’s new leadership, both political and military,... Published 21 Jan, 2023 07:40am
Driver killed in attack on SU point bus KARACHI: Unidentified people on Friday opened fire on a point bus of Sindh University Jamshoro at City Gate in... Published 21 Jan, 2023 07:37am
Gill’s indictment again deferred in sedition case ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Friday, again deferred the indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz... Published 21 Jan, 2023 07:35am
Govt restores previous status of PMDC ISLAMABAD: The government has restored the previous status of the Pakistan Medical Council (PMC) after receiving... Published 21 Jan, 2023 07:34am
Taxes Poor monitoring of TTS: FBR suspends supervisory staff at sugar mills ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has suspended the supervisory staff deputed for monitoring at the ... Published 21 Jan, 2023 07:31am
HBL-PSL-8 schedule announced: Islamabad United looking for glittering trophy thrice LAHORE: Lahore Qalandars will have an opportunity make history when they will take on Multan Sultans in the opening... Published 21 Jan, 2023 07:28am
Industry KATI delegation visits KPC: KATI President visits Karachi Press Club, congratulates office bearers on being elected unopposed KARACHI: A delegation of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) headed by President Faraz-ur-Rehman... Published 21 Jan, 2023 07:23am
Industry LCCI starts consultation to prepare economic policy framework LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has started consultation to prepare economic policy... Published 21 Jan, 2023 07:20am
Import of raw materials: PYMA says has apprised SBP about obstacles KARACHI: Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA) has informed the Governor State Bank of Pakistan, Jameel Ahmed,... Published 21 Jan, 2023 07:18am
MPCL completes SGPC phase-II facilities KARACHI: Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL) has successfully completed the construction of SGPC Phase-II... Published 21 Jan, 2023 07:15am
‘Austerity Committee’ constituted ISLAMABAD: The government has constituted National Austerity Committee on Friday to take austerity measures for... Published 21 Jan, 2023 07:09am
Weekly SPI inflation stays unchanged ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) based inflation for the week ended January 19, remained unchanged,... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:49am
Western climate subsidies risk hitting emerging markets: IMF DAVOS, (Switzerland): The head of the IMF warned Friday that Western subsidies to combat climate change and ... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:46am
Yellen says a US default could cause global financial crisis DAKAR/WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said on Friday that a potential US default could cause a global... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:41am
Commodities Gold prices gain KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday gained some value on the local market, traders said. Prices went up by Rs700 to... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:41am
Govt, opposition agree to appoint Azam Khan as caretaker KP CM KARACHI: Former chief secretary Azam Khan will be the caretaker of chief minister of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa as the... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Naya Pakistan, Islamic Naya Pakistan Certificates: Increase in rates on return notified ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division, Friday, notified increase in rates on return on Naya Pakistan and Islamic Naya... Updated 21 Jan, 2023 12:26pm
No one ready to give funds to Pakistan, asserts IK LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan said on Friday that struggle to uphold the rule of law is... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Speaker accepts resignations of 35 more PTI MNAs ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Friday accepted 35 more resignations of the Pakistan... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
PCAA holds 30th ‘e-Kachehri’ KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) held its 30th ‘E-Kachehri’ to resolve the grievances of the... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Robotics plant inaugurated at Prime Safety Ltd KARACHI: A new Robotics Plant was inaugurated at Prime Safety Limited – Midas Safety Pakistan. Chairman Export... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Buddha: Thailand gifts state-of-the-art container for bone relics ISLAMABAD: Thailand has gifted a state-of-the-art container for the bone relics of Buddha to the Taxila Museum,... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Caretaker CM: Elahi holds consultative meeting LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Chaudhry Parvaiz Elahi chaired a consultative meeting at his office in which the... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Respect the mandate given by people, JI chief tells PPP KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Ameer Sirajul Haq has demanded of the Pakistan People’s Party government in... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Incompetence termed main reason behind current economic woes ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) hosted a Roundtable titled, “Pakistan’s Investment Climate: The... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Why are interest rates expected to rise? It’s that time again when speculation over the State Bank of Pakistan’s (SBP’s) monetary policy stance starts to... Updated 21 Jan, 2023 07:57am
WCLA completes 95pc conservation of Barkat Ali Islamia Hall LAHORE: The Walled City of Lahore Authority (WCLA) has completed 95 percent conservation of Barkat Ali Islamia Hall... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Hydel Power Station: Wapda chairman visits Tarbela 4th, 5th Extension RECORDER REPORT: Chairman WAPDA Engineer Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (retd) visited Tarbela 4th Extension Hydel Power ... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
IAP Exhibition 2023: Use of black money in construction sector should be discouraged: President ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for adopting green and sustainable building practices in the ... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Telecom operators asked to complete transition to IPv6 ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has instructed all telecom operators and internet service... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Tariq Cheema becomes PML-Q’s parliamentary leader in NA LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid-e-Azam (PML-Q) President Chaudhary Shujaat Hussain has removed Moonis Elahi as... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Skill development initiative: SU to set up software house for IT-related courses HYDERABAD: The Sindh University management has decided to establish a software house in a bid to start various... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
SC directs provincial govts to maintain minorities’ job quota at all levels ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has directed all the provincial governments to ensure that the employment quota of... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Companies SaaS startup launches disruptive tool ‘Yourchamp’ LAHORE: Social Champ has been aiming to revolutionize the Martech industry. The Pakistani SaaS startup has now... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Punjab CM approves promotions of two senior prisons officers LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has approved promotions of two Assistant Inspectors General... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
PTI flays acceptance of resignations ISLAMABAD: After National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf reneged from his earlier stance of not accepting the... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
President inaugurates National Centre of Industrial Biotechnology RAWALPINDI: President Dr Arif Alvi has called upon the nation to cast their votes with utmost responsibility and due... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
PM urges UAE businessmen to exploit immense scope in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has urged the businessmen of the United Arab Emirates to utilise the ... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
PFA disposes of 1,080 litres of contaminated milk LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) continued its operation against adulterated milk in the city and disposed of... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Industry NLC holds constructive engagements with KPT, PQA KARACHI: A high-level delegation of National Logistics Cell (NLC) visited Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim ... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Marriyum says IMF programme with conditions to ‘Project Imran’ ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday said that the IMF programme with strict conditions is... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Reply sans signatures scolded: LHC seeks report again from FIA on Moonis’ wife’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday scolded an official of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Furnishing details of leased land: LHC dismisses Lahore Gymkhana Club’s plea against PIC’s decision LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has dismissed a petition of the Lahore Gymkhana Club (LGC) against a decision of the... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (January 20, 2023) and the forecast for Saturday (January 21, 2023)... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
CMOs fail to reach agreement on ‘SIM disallowing charge’ ISLAMABAD: Cellular mobile operators (CMOs) have failed to reach an agreement/ consensus on SIM disowning charge and... Updated 21 Jan, 2023 08:47am
SECP issues updated ‘Master Circular’ for AMCs, IAs ISLAMABAD: In order to facilitate the asset management industry and to ensure compliance with statutory/regulatory... Updated 21 Jan, 2023 08:50am
Rates Stocks falter on selling spree KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a bearish trend due to selling pressure on investor concerns over... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Importance of ‘RRMC’ in taxation issues highlighted ISLAMABAD: The government has highlighted the importance of the Reforms and Resource Mobilisation Commission (RRMC)... Updated 21 Jan, 2023 08:49am
Sales tax calculation: Not fixing minimum value of sugar to affect FBR revenue ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)’s decision of not fixing the minimum value on the supply of sugar ... Updated 21 Jan, 2023 08:52am
Appointment of Punjab caretaker CM: The ball’s in ECP’s court now LAHORE: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is set to nominate the caretaker chief minister Punjab as the... Updated 21 Jan, 2023 08:53am
A sad tale indeed – III The last two columns mapped out Pakistan’s economic and political comparison with India and Bangladesh. To recap... Updated 21 Jan, 2023 07:45am
Political turbulence has affected FDI inflows Given its brittle balance of payments position and urgent need to boost industrial production, Pakistan must... Updated 21 Jan, 2023 07:47am
China has optimized, readjusted Covid-19 policy Since January 8, 2023, the Chinese government has optimized and readjusted its Covid-19 policy. China has started to... Updated 21 Jan, 2023 07:57am
Debt ceiling: White House bets Republicans will blink under pressure The White House is refusing to negotiate with hardline Republicans on raising the debt ceiling because it believes... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Letters Karachi: Mayorship matters The Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) has demanded the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) conduct local government... Updated 21 Jan, 2023 07:52am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Maryammania is not catching on “The Khan has the energy level of a.…a…a…” “A sloth, the world’s slowest animal or a border collie... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (January 20, 2023). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (January 20, 2023).... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (January 20, 2023).... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (January 20, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
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 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (January 20, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
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Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (January 20, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,408.5944... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
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Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (January 20, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
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Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (January 20, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
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Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 20, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (January 20, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,269.3101 Bid... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 20, 2023). ========================... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 20, 2023). ========================... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Oil purchases from Russia: Payments will be in currencies of ‘friendly’ states Russia’s energy minister says both sides have drafted an agreement to sort out issues like transportation, insurance, payments and loadings Updated 21 Jan, 2023 08:58am
Two fertiliser plants: PD seeks Rs25.6bn for RLNG supply Petroleum Division follows instructions of the Economic Coordination Committee of the cabinet Updated 21 Jan, 2023 11:40am
Govt wants to meet 35pc of oil requirement through Russia: Musadik ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Petroleum, Musadik Malik Friday said that Pakistan wanted to import 35 percent of its... Updated 21 Jan, 2023 08:51am
Crude oil and oil products: agreement to be signed by March ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Russia have decided to draft an agreement on crude oil and oil products supply by late March... Updated 21 Jan, 2023 11:41am
Wapda may delay issuance of 2nd $500m Eurobond Wapda was expecting to issue it by the middle of last year Updated 21 Jan, 2023 03:30pm
Ogra takes notice of artificial increase in LPG prices ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has finally taken serious notice of the artificial increase ... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
MPS on Monday: Increase in key policy rate likely KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will announce the Monetary Policy Statement on Monday (Jan 23). The... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Has Saudi Arabia linked lending to reforms? KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Import of spare parts: LC: AGL seeks Power Division’s help ISLAMABAD: M/s Attock Gen Limited (AGL) has sought the Power Division’s help in opening of Letter of Credit (LC)... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Import of refined POL products: OMAP urges SBP governor to help resolve issue of LCs LAHORE: The Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) on Friday asked Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) ... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
APTMA, BGMEA to enhance cooperation in garment manufacturing LAHORE: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) and Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers & Exporters... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Industry FCCI chief argues why country needs ‘charter of economy’ FAISALABAD: Solidarity and integrity of Pakistan is directly linked with the stable economy and in this connection... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Pledges alone will not help us avert default EDITORIAL: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) issued a timely... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Talking to India EDITORIAL: It is very unfortunate that any and all attempts to break the ice with India, whether by the government ... Published 21 Jan, 2023 06:15am