Europe German defence minister in surprise Kyiv visit KYIV: Germany’s new defence minister, Boris Pistorius, made an unscheduled visit to Kyiv on Tuesday, two weeks... Published 08 Feb, 2023 07:51am
Money & Banking Japan confirms FX interventions TOKYO: Japan confirmed on Tuesday that it did intervene in the foreign exchange market twice in October to support... Published 08 Feb, 2023 07:48am
Industry ‘Every sector should set target to increase exports’: Minister assures exporters of all-out support ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has reiterated that the... Published 08 Feb, 2023 07:46am
Domino’s becomes official food partner of Quetta Gladiators KARACHI: Domino’s Pakistan has announced its partnership with Quetta Gladiators for PSL Season 8. The renowned... Published 08 Feb, 2023 07:44am
Letters What’s in store? A wave of deepening uncertainty pervades the country amid ongoing talks between Pakistan and the International... Published 08 Feb, 2023 07:38am
AI supercharges battle of web search titans A new generation of AI chatbots has unleashed a titanic battle between Microsoft and Google for the eyeballs of... Published 08 Feb, 2023 07:33am
Governance reforms anchored in civil service reforms — I A common refrain these days is that we need to urgently embark upon long overdue structural reforms, allied with... Published 08 Feb, 2023 07:29am
Will PPAs become road blocks to solar energy ‘revolution’? Shorter PPAs may prevent the lock-in of unsustainable incentives while offering a reprieve from expensive fossil-fuel based power generation at a considerable margin Updated 08 Feb, 2023 02:51pm
Partly Facetious: Michael Jackson’s dark side “Blame it on the boogie.” “Excuse me?” “A great musician and dancer Michael Jackson sang a song titled... Published 08 Feb, 2023 07:15am
The scourge of ‘ON’ Where other countries have graduated their automobile industry from assembling to manufacturing, and progressively... Published 08 Feb, 2023 07:01am
A much-needed initiative EDITORIAL: The political situation being as chaotic as it is amid unprecedented challenges, Prime Minister Shehbaz... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:52am
Apocalypse! EDITORIAL: In terms of toll of life they take some of the earthquakes have been apocalyptic. And even when man has... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:42am
UK PM shuffles cabinet to bolster economy LONDON: British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak reshuffled his cabinet on Tuesday, breaking up two departments to better... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:39am
Forex woes EDITORIAL: Total foreign exchange reserves held by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) further declined to 3.08967... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:37am
FY24 budget: FBR invites proposals on income tax ISLAMABAD: The income tax budget (2023-24) would focus on policy for taxation of real income, phasing out of tax... Updated 08 Feb, 2023 09:12am
Dar inducts four new members into ‘RRMC’ ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has included four new members in the Reforms and Resource Mobilization... Updated 08 Feb, 2023 09:15am
Biden to push for new taxes WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will face Republicans who question his legitimacy and a public concerned about ... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Relief fund for Turkiye: Cabinet to donate one-month salary ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday decided to donate one-month salary to earthquake victims of the brotherly... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
PL on POL products target: IMF-govt talks hamstrung by disconnect Final figure of actual petroleum levy collection on POL products in the first half of financial year will be released in the current month Updated 08 Feb, 2023 09:17am
LCCI says wants ‘charter of economy’, not elections LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday demanded a Charter of Economy by all the political... Updated 08 Feb, 2023 09:10am
Erdogan declares emergency as death toll passes 6,300 ANTAKYA, (Türkiye): Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday declared a state of emergency in 10 provinces... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
PCB bans Asif Afridi under anti-corruption code KARACHI: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) banned spinning all-rounder Asif Afridi from all cricket for a period of two... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Fast Cables to sponsor Islamabad United LAHORE: Fast Cables is proud to sponsor Islamabad United In the upcoming PSL Season - 8, for the 5th consecutive... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
BOP partners with Lahore Qalandars for PSL-8 LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab has signed a partnership agreement with Lahore Qalandars ahead of the eighth season of ... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
PCB announces match officials for HBL PSL-8 LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday announced match officials for the HBL Pakistan Super League-8,... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
UHS suspends decision to raise exam fees LAHORE: On the directions of Punjab’s interim Health Minister, Prof Javed Akram, the University of Health Sciences... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Kamran Akmal quits international cricket LAHORE: Wicketkeeper batsman Kamran Akmal Tuesday announced that he was bidding goodbye to international cricket... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
NBP president’s slot: Name proposed by FD not approved by Cabinet ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet did not approve the candidate proposed by the Finance Division for appointment of the... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Lands of Hirjina Salt Works: SMAP seeks CM’s intervention against illegal occupation KARACHI: Chairman of the Salt Manufacturers Association of Pakistan (SMAP) Ismail Suttar while expressing deep... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
From Peshawar to Karachi: Restoration of cargo train service under study: official PESHAWAR: Pakistan Railways’ Divisional Superintendent for Peshawar Muhammad Nasir Khalily has said the department... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
PR faces net deficit of about Rs3bn in 1H ISLAMABAD: The first half of the current financial year 2022-23 brought “more bad news for Pakistan Railways (PR)... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Fatalities from ‘gas leakage’ in Keamari area: Police told to register cases on all suspected deaths since 2020 KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has ordered that cases be registered about all the deaths in Keamari area that were... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Elections within 90 days: PHC issues notices to ECP, provincial govt on PTI’s plea PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Tuesday issued notices to the Election Commission of Pakistan and the... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
NA speaker for inter-parliamentary cooperation to address global challenges ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has said that inter-parliamentary cooperation is crucial to... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Transfers, postings in Punjab: LHC issues notice to ECP, govt on PTI’s plea LAHORE: Justice Jawad Hassan of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Election Commission of... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Toshakhana case: Official’s failure to submit affidavit dismays LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday expressed its dismay over attitude of the cabinet secretary who did not... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Counterterrorism strategy: KP apex body’s meeting to be reconvened ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to reconvene meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Apex Committee in a bid... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Coming from Dubai, Afghanistan: Indian onions being illegally supplied to local markets ISLAMABAD: Indian onions coming from Dubai and Afghanistan (via Chaman border) are being supplied illegally to local... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Larger IHC bench to hear plea seeking IK’s disqualification ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Tuesday constituted a larger bench to hear a petition seeking the... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Companies foodpanda collaborates with DLS for licences of riders KARACHI: foodpanda has collaborated with Driving Licence Sindh (DLS) to renew the licences of its delivery riders ... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
IT exhibition, job fair held at SAU HYDERABAD: The FAO, industry and academia have agreed to promote agri-tech in the country, develop the value of... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Medicine makers call for price hike ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (PPMA) has asked the government to immediately... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Dr Ishrat praises role of NGOs in education, health sectors KARACHI: Dr Ishrat Hussain, a former governor of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), has said that the non-governmental ... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
HBL-PSL termed one of the best leagues in world LAHORE: Terming the HBL Pakistan Super League one of the best leagues in the world, cricketers Imad Wasim, Mohammad... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Scholarship programme for girls at ILMA varsity announced KARACHI: Faizan Steel and AlKaram Towel industries have announced a 100 percent scholarship programme for girls at... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (February 07, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (February 08, 2023)... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Court rejects Rashid’s bail plea ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, rejected the post-arrest bail petition of Awami Muslim League (AML) Chief and... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
IK says extending Bajwa’s tenure a ‘blunder’ LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has said the next elections would be rigged; “the ... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Musharraf laid to rest in Karachi KARACHI: Former Army Chief and President, Gen Pervez Musharraf (retd) was laid to rest in a military graveyard here... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
SC seeks details of cases ACs sent to NAB after NAO amendments ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has sought the details of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) cases, which the... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Danish Minister cancels visit due to unspecified reasons ISLAMABAD: Danish Minister for Development Cooperation and Global Climate Policy Dan Jorgensen has reportedly... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
PM’s visit to Turkiye postponed ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to Turkiye scheduled for today (Wednesday), has been postponed.... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Two new parties registered ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday registered two new political parties – “Move on... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
‘Inadequate’ expertise of PMD officials: Senate body voices its reservations ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change, on Tuesday, expressed serious reservations on the... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Punjab’s 51-member rescue team leaves for Turkiye LAHORE: A 51-member Urban Search and Rescue team of the Punjab Emergency Services Academy (Rescue-1122) left on... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Supply of gas: Sindh PA calls SSGC chief for explanation KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Tuesday summoned the managing director of Sui Southern Gas Company for explanation... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Punjab, KP assemblies: Asad hopes election dates will be announced by weekend ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) secretary general Asad Umar on Tuesday showed optimism that election dates... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
No one should be defamed under false cases: ex-PM ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Tuesday said he was against making fake cases against ... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Illegal SIMs: PTA, FIA conduct raid on two franchisees in Rawat ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), in collaboration with the Federal Investigation Agency... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Toshakhana case: Court puts off IK’s indictment till 21st ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday again deferred the indictment of former premier and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq edge higher on Microsoft boost NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq edged higher on Tuesday, propped up by gains in Microsoft shares, while... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Stocks China blue chips edge higher after 3-day slide SHANGHAI: Chinese blue chips inched higher on Tuesday, as some investors bought the dip after a three-session slide... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Stocks Supported by BP, FTSE 100 rises 0.4pc LONDON: UK’s FTSE 100 closed higher on Tuesday as bumper earnings from oil giant BP supported the resources-heavy... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Stocks Indian shares end lower in volatile session BENGALURU: Indian shares struggled for direction on Tuesday before closing lower, as markets see-sawed between... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
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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 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
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Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 07, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
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Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 07, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 07, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 07, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,275.9927 ... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 07, 2023). ========================... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (February 07, 2023). ========================... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (February 07, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (February 07, 2023).... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Rates Equities extend bounce KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday on the back of reviving investor interest on... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Energy Pakistan, Spain agree to expand cooperation in diverse fields ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Spain have agreed to expand cooperation in diverse fields, including trade, economy,... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Commodities Gold prices slip KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday saw a slump on the local market, traders said. They nosedived by Rs4300 to Rs200000... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Energy OMAP urges Ogra to compensate petroleum importers for foreign exchange losses LAHORE: Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) on Tuesday appealed to chairman Oil and Gas Regulatory ... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Commodities ICE canola futures rise WINNIPEG, (Manitoba) ICE canola futures rose on Monday with European rapeseed and US soybean oil. Canola prices are... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Grains South Korea’s MFG buys estimated 138,000 tonnes of corn HAMBURG: South Korea’s Major Feedmill Group (MFG) has purchased an estimated 138,000 tonnes of animal feed corn to... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Commodities Iron ore dips on rising China port inventory, weak demand prospects MANILA: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures dipped on Tuesday, hovering around their lowest levels in nearly three... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Energy Taiwan’s FPCC resumes 10 ppm sulphur gasoil spot sales for Mar SINGAPORE: Taiwan’s Formosa Petrochemical Corp has resumed spot sales for 10 ppm sulphur gasoil cargoes loading in... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Energy Gasoil margins down on ample supply expectations SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil margins declined for the second consecutive session to $23.70 per barrel ... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures slip on Shanghai losses SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures inched lower on Tuesday, tracking losses in the Shanghai market and pressured by ... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Grains EU 2022/23 soft wheat exports reach 19.05m tones PARIS: Soft wheat exports from the European Union in the 2022/23 season that started in July had reached 19.05... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Energy US natgas futures rise to one-week high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose about 1% to a one-week high on Tuesday as output remains lower than last month... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 181,261 tonnes of cargo comprising 150,651 tonnes of import cargo and 30,610... Published 08 Feb, 2023 06:10am