Caretaker CM Punjab assigns portfolios to eight ministers LAHORE: The interim Punjab Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi has assigned portfolios to the eight members’ ... Published 28 Jan, 2023 07:33am
Scarsdale International School’s management rejects allegations ISLAMABAD: The management of Scarsdale International School strongly denies the allegations being spread in some... Published 28 Jan, 2023 07:30am
Remarks about Fawad: Elahi tenders apology LAHORE: Former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi made a telephonic call to Fawad Chaudhry’s brother... Published 28 Jan, 2023 07:22am
Companies NIBAF, CFASP sign MoU KARACHI: National Institute for Banking and Finance (NIBAF) and CFA Society Pakistan (CFASP) signed a Memorandum of... Published 28 Jan, 2023 07:21am
Fawad sent to jail ISLAMABAD: A local court on Friday rejected the police’s request for an extension in physical remand of Pakistan... Published 28 Jan, 2023 07:19am
Experts praise ‘PM’s Youth Business, Agri Loan Scheme’ LAHORE: Terming the ‘PM’s Youth Business and Agricultural Loan Scheme’ as good initiative, analysts said this... Published 28 Jan, 2023 07:17am
Govt’s approach to IMF lending criticised KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, and... Published 28 Jan, 2023 07:09am
EU dangles visa threat over nations refusing to take back migrants STOCKHOLM: EU interior ministers reached “consensus” Thursday to warn outside countries refusing to take back... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
7 dead in shooting outside Jerusalem synagogue OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A gunman killed seven people at an east Jerusalem synagogue on Friday, Israeli police said, in a... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Bid to smuggle out liquor under the garb of diplomatic cargo foiled ISLAMABAD: The Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation-Customs, Karachi, Friday, foiled an attempt to smuggle... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
PM for translating Pak-Qatari ties into economic partnership ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Friday recalling the long-standing and fraternal ties between... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
FAFEN underscores need for consensus on critical electoral reforms ISLAMABAD: Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN), while stressing the need for political consensus on critical... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Training of engineers: Fesco chairman praises role of WEA FAISALABAD: WAPDA Engineering Academy (WEA) is playing a key role in the training of Engineers, Engineers from all... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Cricket Center Club set up final clash with Ludhiana Gymkhana LAHORE: Cricket Center Cricket Club set up final clash with Ludhiana Gymkhana Cricket Club after routing Model Town... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
PPP leaders say PDM coalition responsible for economic woes ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Secretary General Nayyar Hussain Bukhari said that his party, Pakistan... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Police remove security from IK’s Bani Gala residence ISLAMABAD: The city police have removed security from the Bani Gala residence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan.... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Dar says federal govt fully committed to development of Balochistan ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar held a meeting with Chairman Senate... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Japan bans exports of robots TOKYO: Japan on Friday announced additional sanctions in response to Moscow’s latest actions in Ukraine, banning... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Removal of AG Punjab: LHC suspends caretaker govt’s order LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday suspended an order passed by the caretaker government about removal of... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
CM, governor discuss polls LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi called on Governor Punjab Baligh-ur-Rahman at the governor’s... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (January 27, 2023) and the forecast for Saturday (January 28, 2023)... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
PTI, AML challenge appointment of CM Naqvi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and Awami Muslim League (AML) on Friday challenged the appointment of... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
IK claims Zardari has a ‘plan to kill’ him LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has accused former president and Pakistan Peoples Party... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
By-elections on 33 NA seats on March 16: ECP ISLAMABAD: With the acceptance of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers’ resignations last week, 113 National... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
FO responds to reports ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Friday said that media reports pertaining to India’s bid to amend Indus Waters Treaty... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Levies soldier martyred in Bolan attack BOLAN: A jawan of Levies Force was martyred in a terrorist attack in Bolan District of Balochistan on Friday. The... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
APTTA demands HEC withdraw new funding policy notification ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Tenure Track Association (APTTA), a representative body of TTS faculty across Pakistan... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: One of Shakespeare’s great lines “So where is Dar sahib?” “Let the poor guy be.” “Why? I have it on good authority that he talks to Nawaz... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
It’s too late in the day Country’s decisions makers are known for not taking the right decisions at the right time. Two such late decisions... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 06:47am
Online ordering and delivery If you are an average Pakistani family specially with teenaged children it is advisable to keep a reasonable amount... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 06:49am
Google faces greater threat of forced ad unit sale from US lawsuit The US government is more likely to force Google to divest a key business with an antitrust lawsuit it filed this... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Confectionery firm turns vegan to avoid Brexit checks Following Brexit, confectioner Pecan Deluxe Candy soon discovered that British operations were plagued by costly new... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Letters Scarcity of medicines The issue of letters of credit (LCs) has enormously added to both price hike and inflationary pressures. It has also... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Empowerment of women: Necessary reforms being introduced: Sufi ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister Strategic Reforms’ chief Salman Sufi has said that the government was making all... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
CAA clarifies ISLAMABAD: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Friday refuted the news circulating in media regarding delay in the... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
ATIR Chairman’s ‘look after charge’ given to Sarfraz ISLAMABAD: The government has given look after charge of Chairman Appellate Tribunal Inland Revenue (ATIR) Islamabad... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Pakistan condemns atrocities by Israeli occupation forces ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday strongly condemned Israel’s brutal attack on the city and camp of Jenin in the State... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Industry ‘Export emergency’ should be declared: ministry ISLAMABAD: Export-led growth is the cure for our economic woes. Ministry of Planning and Development will recommend... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
JI protests against desecration of Holy Quran KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi on Friday held a protest demonstration against Sweden’s desecration of the Holy... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Okara: IWMI Pakistan holds workshop on water availability LAHORE: Stakeholders at a workshop termed the Punjab Water Act 2019 as a key legislation to regulate water use and... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Fresh rainy spell forecast KARACHI: A new spell of winter rains is expected in the country from today through January 30 with snowfall over the... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Customs seizes smuggled goods worth Rs369m KARACHI: Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation, Customs, Karachi on Friday claimed to have confiscated... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
DLA leaders meet Governor KARACHI: A 15-member delegation of Dumper Loaders Association (DLA) called on Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori at... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
TikTok launches ‘Aao Ker Dikhaen’ under youth programme KARACHI: TikTok has announced the launch of its ‘Aao Ker Dikhaen’ campaign to drive awareness for the Prime... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
FIA tells LHC: ‘Moonis’ wife nominated in money-laundering case’ LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday told the Lahore High Court that the wife of former federal... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Tayyaba Gul harassment case: IHC raises questions over jurisdiction of PAC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday, raised questions over the jurisdiction of the Public Accounts... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Residents protest against gas shortage KARACHI: Protesting against non-supply of natural gas for the past several weeks in North Nazimabad neighbourhoods,... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
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 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (January 27, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (January 27, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (January 27, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (January 27, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 27, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (January 27, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,269.0638 Bid... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 27, 2023). ========================... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 27, 2023). ========================... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Sukuks: Dar seeks guidance from clerics Expresses commitment of government to promote Islamic finance and eliminate interest-based system Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:56am
B2B barter trade mechanism: MoC empowered to impose conditions, curbs ISLAMABAD: Commerce Ministry has been empowered to impose country or commodity specific conditions or restrictions... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:45am
Power tariff raise proposal not firmed up ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has reportedly not firmed up any proposal to raise power tariff by Rs 7.50 per unit,... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 12:37pm
CDWP approves seven projects worth Rs22bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved seven development projects at the cost of... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:55am
Tarin raises the alarm about inflation surge LAHORE: Former federal finance minister Shaukat Tarin has said that a steep decline in the value of rupee against ... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:55am
Exchange rate: Removal of cap to inject stability into currency market: Bostan KARACHI: The Chairman of Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan (ECAP), Malik Muhammad Bostan Friday said the... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 12:35pm
Dar challenges financial figures presented by IK ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has accused former prime minister Imran Khan of presenting inaccurate economic... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:44am
TAL JV allowed to sell Mamikhel gas ISLAMABAD: The government has allowed TAL Joint Venture to sell gas from Mamikhel South discovery to third party... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:44am
PM says agreement with IMF to be reached this month ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Friday expressed optimism about an agreement with the International ... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates Stocks snap winning streak KARACHI: After witnessing three consecutive bullish sessions, Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday closed on a negative... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Defence minister criticises ‘warmongering role’ of US ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Friday, alleged the United States’ involvement in “all the wars after... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:42am
Economic mess: embittered Miftah offers ‘solution’ KARACHI: Former finance minister Miftah Ismail Friday said that instead of depreciating the value of the dollar... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Gold hits highest-ever mark KARACHI: Gold on Friday struck the highest ever price mark on the local market, traders said. The precious metal ... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
SNGPL says has reduced UfG losses by 23,348mmcf ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) has claimed to reduce the unaccountable for gas (UfG)... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:43am
Taxes FBR seeks to raise FED on motor vehicles ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has proposed to raise the federal excise duty (FED) on imported and... Updated 28 Jan, 2023 08:42am
Weekly SPI up 0.45pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) based inflation for the week ended 26th January 2023 recorded an... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Industry ICCI concerned at falling forex reserves ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI)) has shown great concerns over the falling forex... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
The countrywide power breakdown EDITORIAL: If Monday’s terrible countrywide electricity breakdown wasn’t embarrassing enough for the power... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Is justice also dead with Naqeebullah? EDITORIAL: Who killed Naqeebullah Mehsud if not the police party led by the then Malir SSP Rao Anwar? Five years on... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Energy Minister opens gas transmission project LAHORE: Minister of Energy (Petroleum Division) Senator Dr Musadik Malik inaugurated gas transmission project in... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Industry KATI chairman concerned at rupee slide KARACHI: President of Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) Faraz-ur-Rehman expressed his concern over... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Cotton & Textile Punjab govt, APTMA form body to finalise cotton strategy LAHORE: Ahmad Aziz Tarar, Secretary Agriculture, Government of Punjab has constituted a joint committee with All... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (January 27, 2023). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (January 27, 2023).... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (January 27, 2023).... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (January 27, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (January 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (January 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (January 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,429.6556... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Taxes PTVC employees’ complaints: FBR implements FTO’s recommendations ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has implemented the Federal Tax Ombudsman’s (FTO’s) ... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am
Taxes KP Highway Authority: RTO recovers Rs1.2bn ISLAMABAD: Regional Tax Office (RTO) Peshawar has recovered an amount of Rs 1.218 billion through bank accounts of ... Published 28 Jan, 2023 06:20am