Turkiye, Syria quake could cost $4bn PARIS: The earthquake that has devastated Turkey and Syria could cause economic losses exceeding $4 billion, ratings... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Cold, hunger, despair grip homeless as earthquake toll passes 19,000 ANTAKYA: Cold, hunger and despair gripped hundreds of thousands of people left homeless by earthquakes in Turkey and... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
If given two-thirds majority in polls...PML-N to create province for Hazara people: Maryam PESHAWAR: Speaking at her party’s convention in Abbottabad on Thursday, Senior Vice President and Chief Organiser... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
PIMEC begins today: 21 global firms/bodies among participants KARACHI: The maiden edition of the Pakistan International Maritime Exhibition and Conference (PIMEC) will be held... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
PTA gets a lot of flak for blocking Wikipedia ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Wikipedia, Thursday, reprimanded Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) for... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
CERB holds workshop on gender equality in Multan MULTAN: MG Apparel and the Pakistan Business Council’s Centre of Excellence for Responsible Business (CERB)... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Tajikistan envoy calls for direct air links, banking channels LAHORE: Ambassador of Tajikistan Ismatullo Nasredin has said that direct air links and establishment of banking... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Environmental issues: Speakers urge industrial, agri sectors to adopt prudent practices LAHORE: Speakers at a summit urged the industrial and agricultural sectors to adopt responsible growing practices to... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
JI chief to lead march against inflation LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq will lead three-day Awami march from Lahore to Rawalpindi against... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Cabinet approves rules, regulations for corporate farming under CPEC LAHORE: The caretaker Punjab cabinet, which met here on Thursday with Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi in the chair,... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
HBL PSL-8 trophy unveiled at Shalimar Gardens LAHORE: National team’s motto, artistry, recognition and prestige were conveyed in the HBL-Pakistan Super League-8... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Three additional judges of PHC: President regularises appointment ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday approved the regularization of the appointment of three additional... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Security arrangements reviewed for matches of PSL-8 KARACHI: An important security coordination meeting held at SSU Headquarters with regard to the matches of Pakistan... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
PTCL Group, PUBG Mobile announce partnership for gaming activities KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest telecommunication group – PTCL & Ufone 4G announced partnership with PUBG Mobile... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Public Sector Development Programme: NA body recommends approving all budgetary proposals of ministry ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) on Thursday recommended... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Israeli forces kill Palestinian in West Bank RAMALLAH: Israeli forces shot dead a Palestinian near the West Bank city of Hebron Thursday, the Palestinian health... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
South Asia Indian journalist Shashikant killed after coverage of land dispute NEW DELHI: Authorities in the Indian state of Maharashtra must thoroughly investigate the killing of journalist... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
US says may target Chinese entities linked to ‘spy’ balloon WASHINGTON: The United States will explore taking action against entities connected to the Chinese military that... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (February 09, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (February 10, 2023)... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
ISPR rejects ‘baseless’ reports of COAS’ visit to US ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Thursday rubbished reports which claimed that Chief of Army... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Senate body approves bill on disaster management with amendments ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat has passed the National Disaster Management... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Medical colleges demanding advance fees: Senate body asks ministry, PMDC to take strict action ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services and Regulations on Thursday expressed ... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Alvi for increasing cooperation among IPU states ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has underscored the need for enhancing parliamentary cooperation among the member... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
PMD denounces predictions of quake on social media ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has denounced predictions on social media regarding the... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
OGDCL, IBA launch scholarship programme KARACHI: The Oil and Gas Development Company (OGDCL) has announced the launch of its National Talent Hunt ... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
KE to undertake maintenance works in Clifton, Baldia grids KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) will be undertaking critical maintenance activity in Clifton and Baldia grids on Thursday ... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Allotment of plots, flats and apartments: FGEHA chief asked by NA body to address problems ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Housing and Works on Thursday asked Director General (DG) of... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Ease of doing business for women entrepreneurs top priority: CM’s aide KARACHI: A contract-signing ceremony for conducting a research study on identifying the constraints faced by... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Country’s economic model corrupt since long: Mian Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of the National Business Group Pakistan and President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
EU recycles investment plans to counter US green subsidies Confronted by competition from Washington’s vast green tech investment plan, European leaders are scrambling to... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Balancing austerity demands with better debt relief and SDR support ’Developing nations may need to find as much as $2.5 trillion over five years to meet external debt-service costs as... Updated 10 Feb, 2023 12:30pm
FBR, IMF & revenue targets The federal budget for fiscal year (FY) 2022-23 assigned an ambitious target of Rs. 7.470trillion to the Federal... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Pakistan reaffirms commitment to Chemical Weapons Convention ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reaffirmed its abiding commitment to the full implementation of the Chemical Weapons... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Punjab, KP assemblies: SC urged to direct ECP, governors to announce dates for elections ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been urged to direct the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the governors of... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Court dismisses post-arrest bail plea of Rashid ISLAMABAD: A district sessions court, on Thursday, dismissed the post-arrest bail plea of the chief of Pakistan ... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Imran’s disqualification: IHC seeks arguments over maintainability of plea ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, sought arguments over the maintainability of a petition seeking... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sheikh’s faith in IK’s unflinching honesty “So which important personality visited The Sheikh in jail asking him to denounce The Khan?” “Well I am ... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Stocks China shares rise on upbeat US-China relations HONG KONG: Shares in China and Hong Kong eked out small gains on Thursday after US President Joe Biden said... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Stocks Wall St dips as Alphabet extends fall NEW YORK: US stock indexes turned lower by early afternoon on Thursday as Alphabet shares extended declines to... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Letters Does Pakistan need 162 political parties? According to media reports, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has registered two new political parties –... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Two alleged TTP terrorists arrested RAWALPINDI: The Counter-Terrorism Depart-ment (CTD) and intelligence agency on Thursday claimed to have arrested two... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Governance reforms anchored in civil service reforms–III a) Realigning of Structure The reform of the civil service is linked with the restructuring of government and the... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
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 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,273.3566... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ========================... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ========================... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (February 09, 2023).... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates PSX continues winning streak KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange continued its winning streak from the last four consecutive sessions witnessing yet... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Energy Fuel shortage: Ogra should form body to conduct raids on oil depots, petrol pumps: PPDA LAHORE: Pakistan Petroleum Dealers Association (PPDA) on Thursday demanded that Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Energy Oil prices fall 1pc as US crude inventories swell NEW YORK: Oil prices fell about 1 percent on Thursday as US crude inventories swelled to their highest in months,... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Commodities Palm oil retreats from one-month high on profit-taking SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures retreated from a one-month high on Thursday as traders booked profits, while... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Commodities South Korea’s MFG buys 67,000 tonnes of corn HAMBURG: South Korea’s Major Feedmill Group (MFG) has purchased an estimated 67,000 tonnes of animal feed corn to... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Commodities Algeria buys milling wheat HAMBURG/PARIS: Algeria’s state grains agency OAIC is believed to have bought around 360,000 to 390,000 tonnes of... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Energy Gasoil margins decline on firm oil SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10 ppm sulphur gasoil margins reversed the one-day uptrend and weakened to $25.42 per barrel ... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Commodities Iron ore rebounds ahead of Chinese loan data MANILA: Iron ore futures rose on Thursday, with the Dalian benchmark hitting a one-week high after two days of... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Commodities Asia rice: India rates at near 2-year high on firm demand MUMBAI/HANOI /BANGKOK/DHAKA: Indian rice export prices extended their rally to a near two-year high on strong ... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Commodities Strategie Grains enhances EU wheat crop forecast again PARIS: Consultancy Strategie Grains for a second month in a row raised its forecast of European Union soft wheat... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Energy US natgas gains on rising LNG exports NEW YORK: US natural gas futures gained about 2% on Thursday after dropping to a 25-month low in the prior session ... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 93,985 tonnes of cargo comprising 68,217 tonnes of import cargo and 25,768... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 19.312... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Commodities ICE canola futures dip on weak export demand WINNIPEG,(Manitoba): ICE canola futures dipped on Wednesday due to weak canola export demand and falling soyoil... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Commodities Coffee prices in Vietnam up HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Vietnam coffee prices rose slightly this week on growing demand for robusta beans as the new... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (February 09, 2023).... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Cotton & Textile Firmness prevails on cotton market LAHORE: Official spot rate remained unchanged on the local cotton market on Thursday. Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (February 09, 2023)... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ======================================= ... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (February 09, 2023).... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ======================== Open ... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (February 09, 2023).... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (February 09, 2023).... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
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 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (February 09, 2023).... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ==================================== ... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER ... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (February... Published 10 Feb, 2023 03:56am
PM directs authorities to achieve Rs30bn youth loan target by June ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the authorities concerned to make all-out efforts to... Updated 10 Feb, 2023 08:56am
New taxation measures of nearly Rs300bn finalised ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finalised proposals for new taxation measures of nearly Rs 300... Updated 10 Feb, 2023 08:55am