Shipping forwarders, cos increase charges LAHORE: Shipping forwarders as well as companies have increased their charges exorbitantly, adding insult to the... Published 25 Jan, 2023 07:11am
SBP notifies increased rates of return on NPC KARACHI: Following the directives of the federal government, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has notified increase... Published 25 Jan, 2023 07:07am
Imported wheat: MoC wants TCP’s PSIAs to carry on pre-shipment inspection ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has proposed the government to allow Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) to... Published 25 Jan, 2023 07:05am
South Asia Cow dung protects from radiation, claims Indian court AHMEDABAD, (India): Houses made of cow dung are protected from atomic radiation such as nuclear blast fallout, an... Published 25 Jan, 2023 07:02am
Sale of CIS units: SECP directs AMCs to comply with conditions ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has directed the Asset Management Companies... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:59am
PSO says fuel being supplied across country smoothly KARACHI: The Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has said there is no shortage of petroleum products in the country. In a... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:58am
Customs holds motorcycle training programme for women KARACHI: Pakistan Customs Airport Collectorate on Tuesday conducted the women motorcycle training programme under... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
SC to be moved over Naqvi’s appointment as CM: PTI LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry has disclosed that the party’s counsel... Updated 25 Jan, 2023 07:40am
Deductions from beneficiaries’ investments: BISP launches crackdown against ‘commission mafia’ ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) has announced to have launched a massive crackdown against... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Domestic cricket season 2023-24: PCB writes to 27 leading depts for participation LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has formally written to as many as 27 leading departments, seeking their... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
UHS to train 45,000 clinical staff LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) has started training for capacity building of 45,000 health... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Ombudsman’s efforts: Punjab Benevolent Fund releases Rs3.1m to plaintiffs LAHORE: On the orders of the Ombudsman Punjab Maj Azam Suleman Khan (retired), the Punjab Benevolent Fund has... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Growth in exports shows IT sector’s potential: experts LAHORE: “The IT sector in Pakistan has shown consistent growth over the last few years, giving a glimpse of its... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
LCCI congratulates Mohsin Naqvi on becoming CM LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry has congratulated Chief Minister Punjab Muhammad Mohsin Naqvi ... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Agriculture a pillar of economy that’s often ignored by govts: PKI LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has proposed to engage technology-providing seed companies to revitalise... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Turkey postpones NATO meeting with Sweden, Finland ISTANBUL: Turkey has indefinitely postponed a new round of talks with Sweden and Finland on the Nordic neighbours’... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
South Asia India’s blocking of BBC documentary on Modi contradicts commitment to democracy: CPJ NEW DELHI: In response to Indian authorities’ restricting access to the BBC documentary “India: The Modi... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
‘Doomsday Clock’ moves closest ever to midnight WASHINGTON: Top scientists and security experts moved the “Doomsday Clock” forward on Tuesday to just 90 seconds... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
China offers Sri Lanka debt moratorium NEW DELHI /COLOMBO: The Export-Import Bank of China has offered Sri Lanka a two-year moratorium on its debt and said... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Controversial tweets case: IHC grants time to prosecutor seeking cancellation of Swati’s bail ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday granted extra time to the special prosecutor in an appeal... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
IBA holds talk on ‘loss of Hindustan’ KARACHI: The Institute of Business Administration (IBA), Karachi, organised a talk on ‘The Loss of Hindustan’ by... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
$200m World Bank loan: Govt seeks restructuring of Punjab project ISLAMABAD: The government has requested the World Bank to restructure the Punjab Cities Programme (PCP) worth $200... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Governor gives assent to 14 bills passed by Punjab Assembly LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Baligh-ur-Rehman has given assent to 14 bills passed by the Punjab Assembly in... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
At 26th ECO COM in Tashkent: FM calls for integrated, liberalised regional cooperation ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has emphasised the need for integrated and liberalised regional... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Fawad flays NA speaker for accepting MNAs’ resignations ISLAMABAD: Senior Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry on Tuesday criticised National Assembly... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
49pc hike in complaints against govt departments seen last year: ombudsman ISLAMABAD: Federal Ombudsman Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi said on Tuesday that the number of complaints filed against... Updated 25 Jan, 2023 07:44am
738 cases of human rights violations recorded in 17 months: SHRC HYDERABAD: As many as 738 cases of human rights violations were reported in Sindh in about 17 months. This was... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (January 24, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (January 25, 2023)... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Speaker accepts resignations of 43 more PTI MNAs ISLAMABAD: In a big blow to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, on... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
India invites Bilawal, CJP to SCO meet ISLAMABAD: India has invited the Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Atta... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
‘Cipher probe’: Justice Tariq refuses to hear petitions ISLAMABAD: Justice Tariq Masood, a Supreme Court judge, on Tuesday, refused to hear the petitions seeking directions... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Stocks NYSE glitch sows confusion, prompts investigation NEW YORK: A technical issue with the New York Stock Exchange’s opening auction on Tuesday led to more than 80... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Punjab CM against extravagance with public money LAHORE: In an important move aimed at enforcing austerity measures, Caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Raza... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rain and snowfall forecast for upcountry KARACHI: The Met Office on Tuesday forecast rain and snow over hills for the upcountry in the next 24 hours. It... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
NHA projects in Sindh: CM, federal minister agree to remove bottlenecks KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Federal Minister for Communication Asad Mahmood, in their... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The difference between letter and spirit “I have decided to vote for The Khan.” “You have repeatedly told me you are a swing voter but what made you... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Stocks FTSE 100 dips on recession fears LONDON: UK’s blue-chip index closed in the red on Tuesday, with healthcare and commodity stocks leading losses... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Stocks Gulf markets rise on China demand optimism DUBAI: Gulf stock markets closed higher on Tuesday on expectations of economic recovery in the world’s second... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Stocks European shares slip as economic growth data fuel rate hike concerns PARIS: European stocks fell on Tuesday as an improvement in economic activity in the euro zone spurred speculation... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Stocks Indian shares pare gains as investors book profits BENGALURU: Indian shares erased gains, tracking a slide in financials as investors booked profits after strong... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Stocks Wall Street falls as earnings season kicks into high gear NEW YORK: US stock indexes fell on Tuesday after industry bellwethers 3M, Johnson & Johnson, and GE beat... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Understanding the present crisis Understanding the problem is half the solution. This article spells out the top three problems that constitute the... Updated 25 Jan, 2023 11:04am
The darkness deepens They say the night is darkest before the dawn. On Monday, it couldn’t have gotten darker—somewhere, someone in... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Misplaced mercantilism and the case for domestic markets We are being told that the economy of Pakistan is in absolute free fall. Allegedly, the dominos of economic doom are... Updated 25 Jan, 2023 06:46am
Iraqi PM walks diplomatic tightrope in crackdown on dollars smuggled to Iran Under pressure from Washington to stem the flow of dollars into Iran, Iraq’s prime minister sent elite... Updated 25 Jan, 2023 06:54am
Letters IK’s new round of protest Irked by media mogul Mohsin Naqvi’s appointment as caretaker chief minister of Punjab, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Supply of electricity to Karachi restored, finally KARACHI: Power supply to Karachi including residential, commercial and industrial zones, KWSB’s water pumping... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Over 50 art pieces go on display at Japanese consulate KARACHI: Travelling Exhibition called Photographic Images and Matter – Japanese Prints of 1970s was inaugurated at... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Sindh govt announces relaxation in age limit for jobs KARACHI: The Sindh government has granted general relaxation in the upper age limit up to 43 years for government... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Energy sector reforms – II: low-hanging fruit rotting Building on previous op-eds, we are aware of Pakistan’s energy sector challenges and measures requiring execution in... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
LPG distributors urge govt to take action against ‘mafia’ KARACHI: The price of LPG reached the mark of Rs300 per kg on Tuesday across the country, touching a new peak in the... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Salik wants direct vote for minorities in general elections ISLAMABAD: Convener of the World Minorities Alliance J Salik on Tuesday urged the government to ensure minorities’... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
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 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 24, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 24, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 24, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 24, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 24, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,268.7087 Bid... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 24, 2023). ========================... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 24, 2023). ========================... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (January 24, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (January 24, 2023).... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates Stock market reassembles KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on strong positive note with healthy... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Energy PD seeks extension in D&PL for Hala Block ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division has sought extension in Adam X-1 Development and Production lease (D&PL) for Hala... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Energy Energy ministry tells ECC: Gas from Mamikhel can help reduce circular debt ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy has informed the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet that the ... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Commodities Coking coal narrows gap on thermal as China reopens LAUNCESTON, (Australia) : The premium of high-grade thermal coal over coking coal in Asia is shrinking as China’s... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Commodities EU 2022/23 soft wheat exports at 18.14m tonnes PARIS: Soft wheat exports from the European Union in the 2022/23 season that started in July had reached 18.14... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Commodities ICE canola futures drift lower on weak exports WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures dropped on Monday to a nearly two-month low, pressured by weak export ... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Commodities UK sugar output dented by adverse weather LONDON: UK sugar production from the 2022/23 campaign is expected to be lower than previously expected following... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Commodities Tin on rebound as China scoops up surplus metal LONDON: Tin’s rollercoaster ride spins into the New Year, promising more thrills and spills after a tumultuous... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Energy US natgas ends steady as forecasts for lower demand offset output drop NEW YORK: US natural gas futures were little changed on Tuesday as bearish forecasts for less heating demand over ... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 72,435 tonnes of cargo comprising 41,341 tonnes of import cargo and 31,094... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Commodities Coffee Day BENGALURU: India’s Coffee Day Enterprises was fined 260 million rupees ($3.2 million) by the markets watchdog for... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Commodities Iraq issues restricted tender to buy wheat HAMBURG: Iraq’s state grains buyer has issued a tender to buy a nominal 50,000 tonnes of milling wheat with... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 16.844 ... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (January 24, 2023).... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Cotton & Textile Not much activity on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Energy Oil dips $2 on global economic concerns HOUSTON: Crude oil prices slipped on Tuesday on concerns about a global economic slowdown and an expected build in ... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Commodities Copper slips on firmer dollar, demand uncertainty LONDON: Copper prices crept lower on Tuesday, pressured by a firmer dollar, amid uncertainty over a potential global... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Commodities Gold eases off nine-month peak as US dollar gains NEW YORK: Gold prices pulled back from a nine-month high on Tuesday due to a slight uptick in the dollar and US bond... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Commodities Gold prices hit all-time highs KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday hit all-time highs on the local market, traders said. The prices surged by Rs 1,150... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (January 24, 2023)... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (January 24, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (January 24, 2023).... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (January 24, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (January 24, 2023).... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (January 24, 2023).... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
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 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (January 24, 2023).... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (January 24, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 24, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 24, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 24, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 24, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (January 24, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,412.7476... Published 25 Jan, 2023 06:25am