Chad opens first embassy in Israel OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Deby Itno on Thursday opened his majority-Muslim country’s... Published 03 Feb, 2023 07:18am
Europe EU parliament lifts immunity of two MEPs in graft probe BRUSSELS: The European Parliament on Thursday lifted the immunity of two lawmakers targeted in a Belgian probe into... Published 03 Feb, 2023 07:03am
‘Country heading towards digital catastrophe’ ISLAMABAD: The chief executive officers of Pakistan’s largest telecom companies have warned that the country is... Updated 03 Feb, 2023 10:35am
Fatima Fertilizer teams up with Multan Sultans for PSL’s 8th season LAHORE: Fatima Fertilizer signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Multan Sultans, renewing their partnership... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Governor, Shujaat’s son discuss political situation LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman said on Thursday that the country’s development is possible only... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Japanese govt donates X-ray machine to Alkhidmat KARACHI: The Japanese government has donated a latest x-rays machine to Alkhidmat Karachi to help the citizens... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Norway police ban anti-Islam protest ANKARA/OSLO: Norwegian police on Thursday banned a planned anti-Islam protest including the burning of a copy of the... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Europe EU lawmakers back ban on foreign funding of political ads BRUSSELS: The European Parliament voted Thursday in support of banning foreign funding for political advertisements... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Blinken to meet China’s Xi during Beijing visit: Financial Times WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with China’s President Xi Jinping during a visit to... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Iraq, Saudi seek to boost economic cooperation BAGHDAD: Iraq’s foreign minister on Thursday called for more economic cooperation with Saudi Arabia, namely in... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Europe Turkey summons nine Western envoys over security warnings ANKARA: Turkey on Thursday summoned the ambassadors and top envoys of nine countries to condemn the mass closure of... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Sedition case: Indictment of Shahbaz Gill, others deferred till 11th ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday deferred the indictment of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rs600bn spent on KP’s security in a decade: Taimur Jhagra PESHAWAR: Former provincial minister for finance Taimur Saleem Khan Jhagra has clarified that Rs600 billion has been... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Illegal activation of SIMs: PTA, FIA conduct successful raid on franchisee in Wah ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
PM chairs review meeting on Kashmir day ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a special review meeting regarding preparations for Kashmir... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Pakistani student achieves highest mark in ACCA test KARACHI: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has announced the results of examinations given ... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Challenge of terrorism: Pakistan asks Afghan govt to fulfil commitments ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday asked the interim Afghan government to fulfil its commitment with sincerity and in... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Navy chief inaugurates hospital in Turbat KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi visited forward posts in coastal areas and... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Resignations: LHC to hear plea of 43 PTI MNAs today LAHORE: The Lahore High Court will proceed with a petition filed by 43 MNAs of the Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI)... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Amir Saeed Rawn detention: LHC directs CCPO to appear in person LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday directed the Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) to appear before the court... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Kundi opens symposium on ‘promoting gender justice’ ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Faisal Karim Kundi on Thursday inaugurated the... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
IoBM holds annual ‘career fair’ KARACHI: The Institute of Business Management (IoBM) recently held its annual Career Fair 2023 to facilitate... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Report on prohibited funding issue: IHC throws out Imran’s plea on ECP findings ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday dismissed the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) petition... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Plea for Imran’s disqualification: IHC decides to form larger bench to hear case ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday decided to form a larger bench to hear a petition seeking the... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Stakeholders urged to take joint steps to eliminate terror groups ISLAMABAD: Sindh Labour and Manpower Minister Saeed Ghani has said that all the political parties, forces, and other... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
National, provincial legislative bodies: FAFEN calls for introducing divisional quotas for women seats ISLAMABAD: The Free and Fair Election Network (FAFEN) has called for introducing divisional quotas for seats ... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
BMG, KCCI condemn attack on Lakhani KARACHI: The leadership of Businessmen Group (BMG) and office-bearers of the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and ... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
HBL-PSL tournament: Babar, Sarfaraz and Shaheen vow to play good cricket LAHORE: As the eighth edition of the HBL-Pakistan Super League continues to grip the imagination of the entire... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (February 02, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (February 03, 2023)... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Stocks Stock market advances KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving both ways, closed on a positive... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rashid remanded in police custody ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday granted a two-day physical remand of former Interior minister and Awami Muslim... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Barrister Shehzad appointed new AGP ISLAMABAD: After two months of controversy, the federal government on Thursday appointed Barrister Shehzad Ata Elahi... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rehabilitation of roads in SITE area: ECC approves Rs1bn grant ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a technical... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
NFTP graduation ceremony held at IIUI ISLAMABAD: A graduation ceremony of the National Freelance Training Program (NFTP) was held at the new campus of the... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Azad Kashmir, Gilgit-Baltistan: Senate body looks into utilisation of budget allocations ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, Thursday, deliberated on budgetary... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Martial law-like situation to follow if polls not held in stipulated period: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday categorically said that if the election... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khan’s green ring is back on his right finger “I call it the Great Return.” “Well NMN says she is not hungry for party appointments and it’s about love of... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Special advisory board meeting of NIMA held ISLAMABAD: The 5th (Special) Advisory Board Meeting of National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) was held on... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
‘Suicide bomber identified’: Investigators ‘closing in’ on terror network behind Peshawar blast: IGP PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Inspector General of Police Moazzam Jah Ansari on Thursday said that suicide bomber... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Political leadership urged to forge unity to combat terrorism LAHORE: Expressing concern over acts of terrorism, analysts urged the political leadership of the country to forge... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Nawaz to return home within a few weeks: Maryam BAHAWALPUR: Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice-president Maryam Nawaz said that the party supremo ... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
JI will hold ‘peace march’ in Peshawar on 8th LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami would hold peace march in Peshawar on February 8, said JI emir Sirajul Haq on Thursday,... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Stocks Indian shares struggle as Adani rout deepens BENGALURU: Indian shares struggled for direction on Thursday as the week-long rout in Adani Group stocks persisted,... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Stocks Nasdaq soars more than 3pc on Meta boost NEW YORK: The Nasdaq rose to a near five-month intraday high as Meta Platforms surged on rigorous cost controls,... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Can Pakistan break cycle of destruction in flood rebuilding? It is nearly five months since floodwaters swept away Muhammad Fazal’s general store in southern Pakistan. Today,... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Is investor’s fright an investment’s flight? Pakistan is nestled in the southern part of Asia, sitting precariously between Afghanistan, India, Iran, and below... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Both IMF, govt need serious policy path correction The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its recently-released flagship report ‘World Economic Outlook [WEO] update:... Updated 03 Feb, 2023 10:27am
Lethargic economic management About 84% of countries are expected to have lower headline (consumer price index) inflation in 2023 than in 2022.... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Letters PBC heaping praise on SBP According to media reports, a Pakistan Business Council (PBC) delegation that has recently met the Governor of the... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
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 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (February 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER ... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (February 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (February 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (February 02, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (February 02, 2023).... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Jul-Jan trade deficit shrinks 31.97pc to $19.632bn YoY ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit narrowed by 31.97 percent to $19.632 billion during the first seven months... Updated 03 Feb, 2023 08:42am
Dar approves proposal to raise $2bn from expats KARACHI: As Pakistan is grappled with economic challenges, Finance Minister Ishaq Dar Thursday approved a proposal... Updated 03 Feb, 2023 08:58am
Rules notified: FBR, banks can share info about civil servants’ assets ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Thursday notified “Sharing of Declaration of Assets of Civil Servants... Updated 03 Feb, 2023 08:59am
IK writes letter to President: Agencies accused of meddling in political affairs LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has urged President Arif Alvi to take note of... Updated 03 Feb, 2023 08:56am
Broadcast journalist arrested LAHORE: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested anchorperson Imran Riaz on Thursday on charges of hate... Updated 03 Feb, 2023 08:55am
Smuggling not the main reason behind USD shortage: FBR ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Member Customs (Operations), Mukarram Jan Ansari categorically said... Updated 03 Feb, 2023 08:54am
SBP’s reserves slip to $3bn KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves further fell by $711 million during last week due to... Updated 03 Feb, 2023 08:54am
Commodities Gold rates on upward march KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday continued upward on the local market traders said. They mounted by Rs2200 to... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Energy OMAP requests Ogra chief to save oil industry from financial crisis LAHORE: The Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) has requested the chairman Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 27.105... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Grains Indian rice export prices stay high on strong demand MUMBAI/ HANOI/ BANGKOK/DHAKA: Rice export prices from India rose to their highest level since April 2021 this week,... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Commodities Asia Coffee: Vietnam market faces thin supplies on high discounts HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Trading in Vietnam has resumed after a week-long Lunar New Year break but supplies were thin ... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 105,512 tonnes of cargo comprising 85,543 tonnes of import cargo and 19,969... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Grains Lowest price offer in Egypt’s tender made for Russian wheat HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the international tender from Egypt’s state commodities buyer GASC to ... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Commodities Iron ore futures subdued MANILA: Iron ore futures were subdued on Thursday as traders reassessed demand prospects in key consumer China,... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Energy HSFO spot market extends slide as supplies weigh SINGAPORE: The spot market for high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) remained under pressure on Thursday as Russian supplies... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Energy US natgas futures gain on weather forecasts ahead of storage report NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose about 3% on Thursday from a 21-month low in the prior session on forecasts for... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (February 02, 2023).... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Cotton & Textile Trading remains satisfactory, spot rate unchanged on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained bullish and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Commodities Copper prices fall on stronger dollar LONDON: Copper prices fell on Thursday as the US dollar strengthened and demand in top consumer China remained slack... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Energy Oil steadies on mixed economic data NEW YORK: Oil prices steadied on Thursday on mixed data about the state of the US economy and looming sanctions on... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Commodities Palm oil ends lower for second day on weak exports KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed down for a second straight session on Thursday, weighed down by... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Energy Asia’s gasoil margins fall SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil margins slipped to the week’s lowest despite thin spot trading ... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (February 02, 2023)... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (February 02, 2023). ======================================= ... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 02, 2023).... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (February 02, 2023). ======================== Open ... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (February 02, 2023).... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (February 02, 2023).... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
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 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (February 02, 2023).... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (February 02, 2023). ==================================== ... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Feb, 2023 06:17am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept