Companies MG Pakistan to host vintage show of classic cars KARACHI: To mark the auspicious occasion of its 99-year-old legacy, MG Pakistan is celebrating by hosting a vintage... Published 11 Feb, 2023 08:05am
Digital census to begin next month LAHORE: The first digital census will start from March 1 and would conclude on March 30 in the Lahore Division. ... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:54am
Minister underscores need for model pharmacies in public-sector hospitals LAHORE: In the government hospitals of Punjab, model pharmacies are being established to discourage local purchase ... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:47am
Punjab CM inaugurates ‘Food Expo-2023’ LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated Food Expo-2023 organized by Punjab Food Authority ... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:46am
Energy Lesco Board approves procurement of meters LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) Board of Directors (BOD) has approved procurement of 487,000... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:44am
Reforms aimed at enhancing productivity can help economy grow sustainably, says World Bank ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s economy can grow sustainably only if the country introduces productivity-enhancing reforms... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:41am
Raw materials, PKR, inflation: pharma industry urges govt to help resolve issues LAHORE: In the wake of increase in the prices of raw material, devaluation of Pakistani rupee and unprecedented... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:36am
‘Islamabad United, Multan Sultans may lift HBL-PSL-8 Trophy’ LAHORE: Expressing optimism for showing their best in the upcoming edition of HBL-PSL, Islamabad United Head Coach... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:32am
Journalist’s column has‘endorsed’ PTI’s stance on Bajwa’s role: Fawad LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Senior Vice President Fawad Chaudhry has said that recent column of senior... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:24am
Literary icon Amjad Islam Amjad passes away LAHORE: Renowned playwright, poet and educationist Amjad Islam Amjad died at the age of 78, here on Friday. The... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:22am
Turkiye earthquake: PM vows all-out help LAHORE: Expressing solidarity with the people and the government of Turkiye, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:21am
Maryam chairs meeting of workers from KP PESHAWAR: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Senior Vice President and chief organizer Maryam Nawaz on Friday... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:17am
Disqualification in Toshakhana case: Interim bail of IK, others extended till 27th ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Friday, extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:16am
Taxes Tax officials asked to update personal profiles ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed all tax officials to update their personal profiles under... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:14am
Wazirabad attack: Senate body expresses its anger over non-submission of JIT report ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Friday expressed anger over the non-submission of the detailed report of the ... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:12am
Terrorist activities in Pakistan: Govt to send delegation to Kabul ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to send a high-level delegation to Kabul to convey Pakistan’s ‘concerns’... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:09am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:04am
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 11 Feb, 2023 07:03am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:03am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:02am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Feb, 2023 07:00am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 11 Feb, 2023 06:59am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (February 10, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 11 Feb, 2023 06:57am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 11 Feb, 2023 06:56am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (February 10, 2023).... Published 11 Feb, 2023 06:56am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (February 10, 2023).... Published 11 Feb, 2023 06:54am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (February 10, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 11 Feb, 2023 06:54am
Taxes PBC underscores need for taxing untaxed sectors KARACHI: Chief Executive of Pakistan Business Council (PBC) Ehsan Malik has forwarded suggestions to Federal Finance... Published 11 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Flour millers threaten to go on strike LAHORE: Flour millers of the province have threatened to stop supplying flour to the market from February 14, in ... Published 11 Feb, 2023 06:26am
Companies Engro added to MSCI FM Pakistan Index KARACHI: In its latest Quarterly Index Review (QIR), the MSCI has announced changes in the constituents of its ... Published 11 Feb, 2023 06:23am
SC asks govt to curb currency smuggling ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court directed the federal government to take measures to control the smuggling of foreign... Published 11 Feb, 2023 06:20am
Punjab: LHC orders ECP to hold elections within 90 days LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Friday asked the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold elections in... Updated 11 Feb, 2023 09:00am
DAP fertilizer price once again crosses Rs10,000 level ISLAMABAD: The Di-Ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilizer price have once again crossed Rs10,000 level as within the ... Updated 11 Feb, 2023 08:59am
PM not satisfied with NEECA’s performance ISLAMABAD: Expressing disappointment at the performance of National Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority... Updated 11 Feb, 2023 08:58am
Increase in price of Paracetamol okayed ECC also approves circular debt management plan, extra surcharge on power Updated 11 Feb, 2023 09:03am
‘AMAN-23’ begins KARACHI: A remarkable and vibrant Flags Hoisting Ceremony was held at Pakistan Navy Dockyard, Karachi, to formally... Updated 11 Feb, 2023 09:00am
Unregistered Tier-1 retailers asked to integrate with POS ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed 124 unregistered retailers (Tier-1) to integrate them ... Updated 11 Feb, 2023 08:56am
Govt’s ‘attached bodies’: Finance Div seeks prior vetting of rules ISLAMABAD: Finance Division has urged all ministries/divisions having autonomous/semi-autonomous bodies/ ... Updated 11 Feb, 2023 08:56am
Islamic Republic of Iran 44th Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution: PAIR Investment Co. Ltd. TEXT: PAIR symbolizes the relationship of two brotherly countries Islamic Republic of Pakistan and Islamic Republic... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Islamic Republic of Iran 44th Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution: Message from Seyyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan TEXT: As the ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran, its matter of pride for me to congratulate all the lovers... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Islamic Republic of Iran 44th Anniversary of the Islamic Revolution: Message from Hassan Nourian Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Karachi TEXT: At the outset I would like to congratulate the 44th anniversary of victory of Islamic Revolution of Iran &... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
PIMEC: Message from Dr. Arif Alvi President of Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: On the occasion of first ever edition of Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC-2023), I... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
PIMEC: Message from Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif Prime Minister of Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: I am pleased to learn that the Pakistan Navy is conducting the premiere edition of Pakistan International... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
PIMEC: Message from Syed Faisal Subzwari Minister for Maritime Affairs TEXT: Blue Economy refers to the sustainable and integrated development of economic sectors in healthy oceans. It... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
PIMEC: Message from Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi NI(M) S Bt Chief of the Naval Staff TEXT: Pakistan has enormous maritime potential and its economic prosperity is in extricably linked to the ... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
PIMEC: Message from Zohair Naseer Chief Executive Officer Badar Expo Solutions (BXSS) TEXT: Pakistan International Maritime Expo & Conference (PIMEC) is a mega maritime industry exhibition to... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (February 10, 2023) and the forecast for Saturday (February 11, 2023)... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
NAO case: How bench or IK can decide it’s public importance issue, asks SC judge ISLAMABAD: Justice Mansoor Ali Shah questioned how the Supreme Court (SC) bench members or Imran Khan who has... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Major and Captain martyred in Kohlu RAWALPINDI: Two Army personnel were martyred during an operation against terrorists in Balochistan’s Kohlu area on... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Our people are innovative “No one here but us chickens.” “What?” “The economic gurus were silent and got a civil servant to inform... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
JI to hold protest demo in front of ECP’s office today KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced a sit-in outside the Election... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Allegation against Zardari: Rashid seeks post-arrest bail ISLAMABAD: The head of Awami Muslim League (AML) Sheikh Rashid Ahmed, Friday, approached the Islamabad High Court... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Sinking revenues and IMF conditionalities The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistani authorities have been unable to reach a staff-level agreement... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Don’t lose hope Another woman was shot dead in the city by a young man who felt dejected after failing to win her hand for marriage.... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Price falls, red tape curb demand from businesses for German energy subsidy Take-up by German companies of a government scheme to help with energy costs this winter is likely to be lower than... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Japan’s debt time bomb to complicate BOJ exit path Japan’s ticking debt time bomb will likely complicate the next central bank governor’s task of steering a smooth... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Letters ‘Governance reforms anchored in civil service reforms’ This is apropos a three-part essay penned by noted economist and former governor of State Bank of Pakistan Shahid... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Senate passes Capital Development Authority (Amendment) Bill 2022 ISLAMABAD: The upper house of the parliament on Friday passed the Capital Development Authority (Amendment) Bill... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Bilawal underscores need for developing blue economy KARACHI: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday inaugurated Pakistan International Maritime Exhibition ... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Upgradation of girls’ schools, Taxila museum: Japan grants $13.3m ISLAMABAD: The Government of Japan has extended grant assistance worth Japanese Yen 1.734 billion ($13.3 million) ... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Turkiye, Syria quake: Funeral prayers in absentia offered at Faisal Masjid ISLAMABAD: The funeral prayers in absentia for the people of Turkiye and Syria who lost their lives in the recent... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
ECP yet to take decision on President’s letter ISLAMABAD: Two days after President Arif Alvi urged it to announce general elections’ dates for Khyber Pakhtunkhwa... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Academic institutions: Opposition raises concerns over drugs supplies KARACHI: Opposition in the Sindh Assembly on Friday voiced concerns over the "huge-scale" of drugs supplies across... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Acceptance of resignations: My decision proved correct, says Raja ISLAMABAD: The Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Friday said that his decision with regard to... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
NA speaker’s order not touched: LHC verdict only suspended ECP notification LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) in its written order on the issue of resignation of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
KLF to start from 17th at Beach Luxury Hotel KARACHI: Oxford University Press (OUP), organizer and producer of Karachi Literature Festival (KLF) held a press... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Interference in executive matter: IHC seeks reply from NA body in EOBI’s contempt plea ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday, sought reply from members of the National Assembly Special... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
IBA, ILE join hands to groom leaders in health sector KARACHI: Institute of Business Administration (IBA) and Institute of Leadership Excellence (ILE) on Friday joined... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Situation in IIOJK: Diplomatic missions officials briefed ISLAMABAD: Acting Foreign Secretary, Muhammad Syrus Qazi, Friday briefed the representatives of the diplomatic... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Bano Qabil programme to start from 13th KARACHI: The first training class of the Alkhidmat’s Bano Qabil free IT education programme for youth will start ... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (February 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,448.7059... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (February 10, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (February 10, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (February 10, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (February 10, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 10, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (February 10, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,273.1233 Bid... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 10, 2023). ========================... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (February 10, 2023). ========================... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
IMF-govt talks give birth to ‘mini-budget’ Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says government has agreed to impose Rs170 billion in additional taxes Updated 11 Feb, 2023 05:15pm
Pakistan’s external position under significant stress: Moody’s ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s external position is under significant stress following delays in securing official sector... Updated 11 Feb, 2023 09:02am
IMF grudgingly agrees to 45pc power subsidy slash ISLAMABAD: The government and International Monetary (IMF) are said to have agreed on reducing power subsidy by 45... Updated 11 Feb, 2023 08:57am
Gas tariffs to be raised for consumers of SNGPL, SSGC ISLAMABAD: Gas tariffs will have to be raised by Rs 98 per mmbtu for SNGPL consumers and Rs 109.91 per mmbtu for ... Updated 11 Feb, 2023 05:15pm
Rates Stocks bearish on heavy selling KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bearish trend on Friday due to heavy selling on reports that the... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Weekly SPI up 0.17pc ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) based inflation for the week ended February 9, 2023, recorded an... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Imminent ‘catastrophe’ EDITORIAL: The government is trying to keep a straight face, but it seems pretty helpless as around 40 ... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Wrong priorities and bad optics EDITORIAL: Although the size of the federal cabinet has already been grossly disproportionate to the government’s... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Kashmir solidarity day EDITORIAL: As usual, various events were held all over Pakistan to mark this year’s February 5 Kashmir Solidarity... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Companies TDAP, PASDEC sign MoU ISLAMABAD: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) with an aim to enhance cooperation regarding the development of ... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Political polarization plunges Pakistan into economic pain: PBF PESHAWAR: Pakistan Businesses Forum (PBF) Senior Vice President, Muhammad Riaz Khattak has said that the major... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Planning Ministry, PITB sign MoU to implement IPAS ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives and the Punjab Information Technology Board... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Energy KE files generation tariff petition Karachi: K-Electric (KE) has filed tariff petition for its power generation plants with the National Electric Power... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
IMF urges implementation of policies, financial support ISLAMABAD: The timely and decisive implementation of policies along with resolute financial support from official... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am
Commodities Gold prices make handsome gains KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday saw a big gain on the local market, traders said. They surged by Rs3300 to Rs198000... Published 11 Feb, 2023 05:57am