Imran accused of ‘playing’ with country’s economy LAHORE: Accusing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan of ‘playing’ with the country’s economy, PML-N... Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:47am
Pink Residency case: Judgement reserved on pleas of accused ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Thursday reserved its judgement on the pleas of the accused in the Pink... Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:45am
Industry Kyrgyzstan to open trade house in Karachi soon: FPCCI chief KARACHI: President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) Irfan Iqbal Sheikh has... Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:43am
Industry LCCI holds awareness session on Islamic economy LAHORE: Deputy Chairman of the Board of Governors of Minhaj University Prof Dr Hussain Mohiuddin Qadri on Thursday... Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:42am
Progress impossible without innovation in education system: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education Rana Tanveer Hussain has said that without a revolution and innovation in... Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:33am
Pakistan, US in process of productive re-engagement: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday refrained from making a direct comment on the Biden administration’s... Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:32am
Industry Inter-provincial coordination needed to avoid commodities’ scarcity: NPMC ISLAMABAD: The National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) on Thursday reviewed the prices of essential commodities... Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:30am
Industry Minister vows to take up IT industry’s problems with PM soon ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque has decided to raise the issues of the IT... Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:26am
Companies Jazz signs accord with Shariah-compliant financing platform ISLAMABAD: Jazz, a part of VEON Group, has signed an agreement with Kistpay, a Shariah-compliant financing platform,... Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:22am
PBF slams unprecedented hike in USD value within one day LAHORE: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) has rejected the “artificial” and unprecedented increase in USD value... Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:20am
Commodities Brazil sugar cane crushing hits 440,000 tonnes SAO PAULO: Brazil’s center-south sugarcane crushing totaled 440,000 tonnes in the first half of January, industry... Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:13am
Motiwala calls for joint ventures between Turkey and Pakistan KARACHI: The Chief Executive TDAP M Zubair Motiwala participated, as Guest of Honor’, in an event of B2B meetings... Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:11am
Companies Sunridge acquires Unifood KARACHI: Sunridge foods, Pakistan’s premier staple food company, acquires Unifood Industries Limited in its bid to... Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:07am
Israeli raid in West Bank kills 9 in deadliest clash JENIN: Israeli forces in a West Bank raid killed nine Palestinians Thursday, said officials in the occupied... Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:05am
Europe Russian missiles kill 11 in Ukraine KYIV: A blistering wave of Russian strikes targeting Ukraine’s energy infrastructure killed 11 people on Thursday,... Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:03am
Blinken to visit Middle East WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Egypt, Israel and the West Bank from Sunday to... Published 27 Jan, 2023 07:01am
Letters Politics constant struggle for power The caretaker cabinets of both KPK and Punjab have taken oath. Although it would be too early to say anything on the... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:57am
Rescuing power system Pakistan’s current electrical power and transmission system is plagued by absence of innovation and R&D. Owned... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:51am
The tested players: two lost decades of Pakistan A review of the economic condition during the period from 2002 to 2023 reflects two lost decades of Pakistan. During... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:41am
Prices and inflation It is quite clear that overall the monetary policy tool of raising policy rate to rein in inflation has not had any... Updated 27 Jan, 2023 07:57am
Unforgivable crimes EDITORIAL: Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Murtaza Javed Abbasi informed the Senate the other day that as many as... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:31am
Unending political disputes EDITORIAL: Since his ouster from power former prime minister Imran Khan has played smart politics rallying swathes ... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:27am
Swedish and Dutch products: Al-Azhar urges boycotts CAIRO: Egypt’s Al-Azhar, the Sunni Muslim world’s most prestigious educational institution, has called for the... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
ICC Men’s Cricketer of the Year: Babar Azam wins Sir Garfield Sobers Trophy LAHORE: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has been declared ICC Men's Cricketer of the Year, as the International Cricket... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
IDP Pakistan continues to facilitate Pakistani youth to have easy access to international education TEXT: I am thoroughly delighted to convey my best wishes on behalf of IDP’s global network on this auspicious... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
AEO Pakistan has been helping the Pakistani student community to study at top-ranked international universities for the past 25 years TEXT: 26 January is marked as a day to celebrate Australia and People of Australia. It marks the celebration of all... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Australia Day: Message from Pervez HaroonMadraswala TEXT: On behalf of all the members of PABF, I extend my very best wishes on the auspicious occasion. PABF has ... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Australia Day: Message from Neil Hawkins High Commissioner of Australia to Pakistan TEXT: Did you know: almost half of all Australians were either born abroad or have one parent who was born abroad... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Nurturing the Next Generation: Promoting a Culture of Knowledge Sharing and Professional Pride in Customs TEXT: The International Customs Day is celebrated around the world on 26th January to recognize the role of Customs... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Trade: Role of Pakistan Customs TEXT: In today’s world, most defining factor of a country fate is trade and commerce, betterment and advancement ... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Nurturing the Future Generation: Promoting the culture of Knowledge sharing and professional pride in Customs TEXT: Customs departments around the world have been playing enormously pivotal roles in socio-economic development... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
DP World remains committed to uplifting trade flows across the globe About DP World TEXT: WE are the leading provider of world-wide smart end-to-end supply chain logistics, enabling the flow of trade... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Young Women of today as leaders of tomorrow – Reshaping the future of Customs TEXT: On the International Customs Day (ICD), the international community of Customs puts the conceptualized theme ... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Sources of Pride for Pakistan Customs TEXT: Being one of the guests at the passing out ceremony of newly recruited Inspectors and Intelligence Officers at... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Nurturing the Next Generation with knowledge sharing and professional pride in Customs TEXT: Knowledge management is essential for development of culture of knowledge sharing and professional ... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Nurturing the Next Generation: Promoting the culture of Knowledge sharing and professional pride in Customs TEXT: Institutional memory holdsa long thread of an established organizational culture. Thismemory shapes... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Pakistan Customs: Leader in domain knowledge sharing TEXT: Knowledge sharing is the process of exchanging information, ideas, and experiences among individuals or ... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Prevention of Smuggling Act 1977 TEXT: The Prevention of Smuggling Act 1977, serves as a legislative instrument aimed at curtailing the pernicious... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Customs Enforcement: Challenges TEXT: Smuggling is a pervasive issue that undermines both the economy and society of a country. It results in the... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Customs enforcement: Importance of Knowledge sharing TEXT: As the world continues to evolve and global trade becomes increasingly complex, the role of Customs becomes... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
International Customs Day: Messages from Nadeem Kamil (President 2022-2023) Karachi Customs Agents Association TEXT: Karachi Customs Agents Association (KCAA) wishes the Customs worldwide community a cheerful International... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
International Customs Day: Messages from Zahid Bashir Choudhry General Secretary (2022-2023) Karachi Customs Agents Association TEXT: I extend my warm greetings to officials of the Pakistan Customs. The World Customs organization is celebrating... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
International Customs Day: Messages from Mukarram Jah Ansari (Member Customs-Operations) TEXT: On the occasion of International Customs Day, I extend my heartiest felicitations to all the officers and... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
International Customs Day: Messages from Dr.Kunio Mikuriya WCO Secretary General TEXT: As is the case each year, the Customs community is coming together on this 26 January to celebrate... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
International Customs Day: Messages from Asim Ahmed Chairman FBR TEXT: It is a matter of immense pleasure for me to extend my warmest greetings to the officers of Pakistan Customs ... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
International Customs Day: Messages from Tariq Mahmood Pasha Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Revenue TEXT: I extend my heartiest felicitations to the fraternity of Pakistan Customs on the International Customs Day,... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
International Customs Day: Messages from Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar Minister for Finance and Revenue TEXT: This indeed gives me great pleasure to celebrate this year’s International Customs Day focusing on the... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
International Customs Day: Messages from Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Prime Minister of Pakistan TEXT: On the occasion of International Customs Day 2023, I would like to felicitate Pakistan Customs fortheir... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
14-member KP cabinet sworn in PESHAWAR: A 14-member caretaker provincial cabinet of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa was sworn in here on Thursday. KP ... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
8-member Punjab cabinet takes oath; no elections in sight LAHORE: An eight (08) member caretaker cabinet of Punjab took oath here at the Governor House on Thursday. Punjab... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Senate told: Country has faced major wheat production shortfall ISLAMABAD: Pakistan faced an initial shortfall of three million metric tonnes in wheat production in the current... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Gwadar Port Authority: Senate body informed about ‘two-NOC’ impediment ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs was informed that two NOCs are required ... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Railways allowed to lease out its land ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court conditionally allowed Pakistan Railways to lease its land after getting approval of its... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Pak-Iran border corridor reopened after four years QUETTA: Pak-Iran Corridor which was closed by Iranian authorities following the outbreak of Covid-19 reopened after... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
NLC continues operations despite heavy snowfall on Afghan border ISLAMABAD: The National Logistics Cell (NLC) is managing import and export consignments despite heavy snowfall on ... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Energy KE pays Rs160m as penalty to Nepra KARACHI: The K-Electric paid Rs 160 million out of a total of Rs 200 million as penalty imposed by the National... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Partly Facetious: What’s a U-turn? “The world is round right?” “Duh.” “Yes it’s a cliché but bear with me. I want to make a point!” “Be careful, point... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
PML-Q faction led by Elahi ‘removes’ Shujaat from party chief’s post LAHORE: The differences within the ranks of the Pakistan Muslim League–Quaid (PML-Q) have widened after the party... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
PM to inaugurate Green Line Train today LAHORE: Prime Minister Mian Shehbaz Sharif will inaugurate long awaited Green Line Train on January 27th (today)... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
FUJ holds protest over cases against journalists FAISALABAD: A protest rally was held at Iqbal Stadium Road under the auspices of Faisalabad Union of Journalists... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Naqvi’s appointment as CM: Coalition govt blatantly violating Constitution: PTI LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) General Secretary Asad Umar has alleged that the coalition government is... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Stocks Earnings optimism helps European shares snap two-day dip PARIS: European shares rose on Thursday as upbeat results eased some worries about a profit hit from higher ... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq rise on Tesla boost NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq indexes edged higher in choppy trading on Thursday, lifted by Tesla and a ... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Hands off our public holiday, cry angry Danes The Danish government’s plan to abolish a public holiday to help fund the defence budget amid the war in Ukraine ... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Taxation of immovable property The National Assembly through the Finance Act 2012 amended section 37(5) of the Income Tax Ordinance, 2001 [“the... Updated 27 Jan, 2023 11:36pm
Severe cold weather hits country’s northern mountainous range KARACHI: Freezing cold weather has struck the country’s northern mountainous range with a sharp drop in... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Miftah takes a dig at Dar, again KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Miftah Ismail on Thursday took a dig at Finance Minister Ishaq... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Shujaat still president of PML-Q, insists Cheema ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid leader and Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Tariq... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Australia Day celebrated: HC hails diversity, depth of talent in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Reflecting on his country’s relations with Pakistan on the occasion of Australia’s national day,... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (January 26, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (January 27, 2023)... Published 27 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... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 27 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 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (January 26, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,269.4593 ... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (January 26, 2023). ========================... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (January 26, 2023). ========================... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (January 26, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (January 26, 2023).... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates Stocks skyrocket on IMF news KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on the third consecutive day Thursday.... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Energy Asia’s spot fuel oil premiums little changed SINGAPORE: Asia’s spot fuel oil premiums were little changed in thin trade on Thursday while landed fuel oil ... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Energy West African crude LONDON: Offers for some varieties of West African crude climbed on Thursday on relatively high refining margins in... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Energy US natgas plunges to 21-month low NEW YORK: US natural gas futures plunged about 8% to a 21-month low on Thursday on forecasts for less cold weather... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Energy Gasoil cash premiums down despite some demand SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10 ppm sulphur gasoil cash premiums fell on cautious trading sentiment, despite a bout of strong... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 201,421 tonnes of cargo comprising 134,456 tonnes of import cargo and 66,965... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (January 26, 2023).... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Cotton & Textile Buyers take interest in fresh buying on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained bullish and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Energy Oil up 1pc on positive US data NEW YORK: Oil prices rose more than 1 percent on Thursday on expectations that global demand will strengthen as top... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Energy Iesco issues power suspension plan ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Electric Supply Company (Iesco) on Thursday issued a power suspension programme for Saturday ... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Energy Departments urged to improve gas supply and demand ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting discussed the present status of production, import, and supply of natural gas in the... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (January 26, 2023)... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (January 26, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (January 26, 2023).... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (January 26, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 27 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 Thursday (January 26, 2023).... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (January 26, 2023).... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
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 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (January 26, 2023).... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (January 26, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Jan, 2023 06:15am