PTCL launches new OTT platform ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has launched its new Over-The-Top (OTT) platform - ... Published 02 Feb, 2023 07:12am
Tyrian White case: IK wants plea to be dismissed as he is no longer an MP ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) submitted that the petition seeking his disqualification as a... Published 02 Feb, 2023 07:02am
PML-N expedites efforts to remove ex-PM’s reservations LAHORE: After the resignation tendered by the former prime minister and PML-N leader, Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, from the... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:59am
Normal to below normal rainfall likely in February, April KARACHI: The country is expected to see a nearly to slightly below normal rainfall during Feb-April 2023 with a... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:56am
Fawad granted bail ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s senior vice president Fawad... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:55am
IMF revises inflation rate upward for Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has revised upward the inflation rate for Pakistan, ie, from 19.9... Updated 02 Feb, 2023 11:17am
KE files four tariff pleas with Nepra ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has reportedly filed four tariff petitions including distribution tariff sans territorial... Updated 02 Feb, 2023 09:10am
KE CEO directed to appear before Senate panel ISLAMABAD: Power Minister Khurram Dastgir Khan has directed Chief Executive Officer (CEO) KE to appear in the ... Updated 02 Feb, 2023 09:11am
Lawmakers demand formation of ‘truth, reconciliation commission’ ISLAMABAD: As a resurrected wave of terrorism has crippled the very socio-political fabric of the country, voices... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
PTI not responsible for rise in terrorism: Imran LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan castigated the coalition government for blaming his party... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
PM asks who has brought militants back? ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on Wednesday that Rs417 billion on account of one percent of the... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Xi condemns mosque attack BEIJING: China’s President Xi Jinping strongly condemned an attack at a mosque in neighbouring Pakistan, state... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Officers dealing with IMF exempted from meetings at PMO ISLAMABAD: The prime minister has exempted all officers dealing with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) from the... Updated 02 Feb, 2023 09:17am
PM to open K3 nuclear power plant today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that he is going to inaugurate the K3 today (Thursday) which... Updated 02 Feb, 2023 09:15am
General election not possible before Oct? ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque has said that the... Updated 02 Feb, 2023 09:12am
PTA degrades Wikipedia services ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has degraded Wikipedia services in the country on account... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Europe Norway not a war profiteer, PM says HAMMERFEST: Norway has grown richer by the minute as the conflict in Ukraine boosts its gas revenues, but the ... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
EU unveils plan to counter US green subsidies, China competition BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday unveiled proposals to counter the threat to European industry from US green subsidies... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Saudi Arabia wins bid to host 2027 Asian Cup MANAMA: Saudi Arabia has won a bid to host the 2027 Asian Cup, the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said on... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Europe UK’s teachers and civil servants join mass strike on ‘Walkout Wednesday’ LONDON: Up to half a million British teachers, civil servants, and train drivers walked out over pay in the largest... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Industry Country’s current economic problems being magnified, says TDAP chief LAHORE: Chief Executive of Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Zubair Motiwala has said that there is no... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
PPP workers hold protest against Imran LAHORE: The Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) workers took to streets against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chief... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Industry Islamic financial system can provide better banking, financial services: PCJCCI chief LAHORE: “Islamic financial system has potential to provide better banking and financial services than the... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Taxes Manufacturing units in tribal areas: RTO Peshawar disallows excess quota for exempted raw materials ISLAMABAD: The Regional Tax Office (RTO) Peshawar has disallowed excess quota of exempted raw materials wrongly... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
South KP, Peshawar: PTI leader urges residents to come out on Friday for peace ISLAMABAD: “Residents of South KP and Peshawar beyond any political affiliations should come out on Friday for... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Taxes Performance of revenue officers to be monitored: SMBR LAHORE: Newly-appointed Senior Member of Board of Revenue Punjab Nabeel Javed has said that reforms on revenue will... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
People’s Pink Bus Service for women launched KARACHI: The Sindh Transport Department has launched the People’s Pink Bus Service for women in the city. The... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Ombudsman intervenes to provide relief of Rs22.56m to applicants LAHORE: A cumulative financial relief of Rs22,560,861 has been provided to applicants of Lahore and other districts... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Minister terms Imran ‘facilitator of terrorists’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday lashed out at Pakistan... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
LHC allows restaurants, eateries to operate till 11pm LAHORE: The Lahore High Court after modifying business hours for restaurants and other eateries on Wednesday allowed... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
JI to kick off three-day march against inflation on 10th LAHORE: The Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) would hold a three-day protest march against inflation from February 10, announced... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Allegations against Zardari: IHC suspends police notice issued to Sheikh Rashid ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday suspended a police notice issued to the head of Awami Muslim... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Elahi’s house in Gujrat raided? GUJRAT: Police and officials of other agencies on Wednesday reportedly raided the house of former Punjab chief... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Why govt is negotiating with terrorists, asks Justice Isa ISLAMABAD: Justice Qazi Faez Isa questioned the government’s strategy of dealing with terrorists, saying how long... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Elections duties: ECP grants exemption to FBR officers ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has granted an exemption to the officers of the Federal Board ... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The punchline in my favourite advertisement “It’s all about optics.” “I disagree.” “How come? Haven’t you heard that a picture is worth a thousand... Updated 02 Feb, 2023 06:36am
Bilawal leaves for US ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari left for the United States on Wednesday to attend the National... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Confusion persists over Abbasi’s resignation from party post ISLAMABAD: The resignation of Shahid Khaqan Abbasi as senior vice president of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Punjab PA elections: Governor sends letters to ECP, Buzdar LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman sent letters to Secretary Election Commission, Speaker Punjab... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Salaries, promotions: Govt employees to stage sit-in outside Finance Division on 10th ISLAMABAD: All Government Employees Grand Alliance-Federal has announced that it will stage a sit-in outside the... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Industry DGCV revises Customs values of various unbranded dyes KARACHI: Directorate General Customs Valuation (DGCV) has revised the Customs values of various types of unbranded... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Biden, Republican leader clash – with US economy at stake President Joe Biden and the new Republican speaker of the House of Representatives, Kevin McCarthy, face off... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Energy sector reforms: Low-hanging fruit rotting – III The energy sector also requires a fast-track deregulation, which should have happened yesterday. It requires a... Updated 02 Feb, 2023 06:44am
Time for ‘radical’ and fast-paced economic reforms — II For more than a decade, the entire PSDP (Public Secotor Development Programme) is based on foreign loans, which... Updated 02 Feb, 2023 06:42am
When Imran wins the election Fast forward to October, or November – or whenever the government calls the general election – and, ceteris paribus,... Updated 02 Feb, 2023 12:01pm
Letters SOEs: selling the family silver? According to a Business Recorder news item, the PDM government has offered its stakes in five top State Owned... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
LHC seeks details of all cases against Elahi LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday directed Inspector General of Police (IGP) to furnish details of ... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Experts call for national plan to tackle growing diabetes cases KARACHI: Pakistan cannot bear the economic burden of treating millions of people with diabetes where people as young... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Writes letter to ECP: Governor says LEAs should be consulted before announcing polls PESHAWAR: Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Haji Ghulam Ali on Wednesday advised the Election Commission of Pakistan... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Stocks China stocks gain on upbeat data, rate hopes HONG KONG: China stocks rose on the first day of February, while Hong Kong shares rebounded after two days of falls,... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Stocks European shares muted on caution ahead of Fed decision PARIS: European shares were muted on Wednesday ahead of a widely anticipated interest rate hike and accompanying... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Stocks Adani Enterprises calls off $2.5bn share sale NEW DELHI: India’s Adani Enterprises has called off its $2.5 billion share sale due to prevailing market... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Stocks Indian shares decline as budget dents insurers BENGALURU: Indian shares reversed earlier gains to close lower on Wednesday, led by a fall in insurance companies... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Stocks Dubai leads Gulf markets higher; Qatar ends lower DUBAI: Dubai stock market closed higher on Wednesday, outperforming the Gulf region, while Qatari stocks retreated... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Stocks Wall St falls as Fed decision looms NEW YORK: US stock indexes fell on Wednesday ahead of the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rates later in ... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Taxes FTO directs FBR to de-register textile factory in Karachi ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) Dr Asif Mahmood Jah on Wednesday directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
8th Pak-Uzbek Joint Ministerial Conference: Dar chairs preparatory meeting ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a preparatory meeting on the 8th... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
CTD conducts combing operation in limits of two police stations ISLAMABAD: The Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) of the capital police conducted a search and combing operation in... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
CNG stations in KP reopen after one month PESHAWAR: The compressed natural gas (CNG) stations across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa reopened on Wednesday after a month.... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Alvi urges Ulema to promote positive values ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called upon the Ulema and Mashaikh in the country to play their role in... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
‘Export emergency’ needed to ease ongoing crisis: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal has said the government is pursuing a... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (February 01, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (February 02, 2023)... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign i nvestors on... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
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 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 01, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 01, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,271.3066... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 01, 2023). ... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 01, 2023). ... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (February 01, 2023). ========================== ... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (February 01, 2023).... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Rates PSX posts minor losses KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving both ways, closed on slightly... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Energy Energy reforms critical for economy: MoS Aisha ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Finance Dr Aisha Ghaus Pasha said that reforms in the energy sector are critical ... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Commodities Raw sugar prices slip after setting 6-year record LONDON: Raw sugar futures fell back on Wednesday after climbing to a six-year peak while arabica coffee futures also... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Commodities Copper retreats on caution over Chinese demand LONDON: Copper prices slumped on Wednesday amid uncertainty about demand in top metals consumer China and ahead of... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Energy Oil dives $3 after US reports increase in fuel stocks NEW YORK: Oil prices slid $3 a barrel on Wednesday after US government data showed big builds in crude oil, gasoline... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Commodities Gold firms as dollar slips in run-up to Fed decision NEW YORK: Gold prices edged higher on Wednesday, buoyed by a weaker dollar, while investors looked forward to the US... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Energy Spot cash premium for VLSFO spikes to six-month high SINGAPORE: The spot cash premium for 0.5% very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) surged to a six-month high on Wednesday... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Cotton & Textile India’s MCX to re-launch cotton futures contracts MUMBAI: India’s Multi Commodity Exchange will re-launch cotton futures contracts on Feb. 13, the exchange said in ... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Commodities Argentina’s grain export revenue plunges BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s revenue from exports of grain, oilseeds and their derivatives plummeted 61% in January... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Commodities Tereos to sell Romanian business to local investors PARIS: French sugar producer Tereos said on Wednesday that two Romanian investors would take over the ... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Energy Gasoil cash premiums rebound SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil cash premiums rebounded on Wednesday, as firm buying interest from a China... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Commodities Dalian coking coal hits 4-week low MANILA: Chinese coking coal futures extended losses to hit their lowest in four weeks on Wednesday, as traders kept... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Energy US natgas futures drift lower NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 3% on Wednesday to a 21-month low on forecasts for less cold weather and... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 72,524 tonnes of cargo comprising 64,931 tonnes of import cargo and 7,593... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Commodities ICE canola rises on technical buying WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rose on Tuesday for a fifth straight session, lifted by technical buying ... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 23.203... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (February 01, 2023).... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate sharply up by Rs1000 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Wednesday increased the spot rate by Rs... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (February 01, 2023)... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (February 01, 2023). =======================================... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (February 01, 2023).... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (February 01, 2023). ======================== Open ... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (February 01, 2023).... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (February 01, 2023).... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
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 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (February 01, 2023).... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (February 01, 2023). ====================================... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Feb, 2023 06:12am