Climate change losses: PM stresses collaboration with IAEA ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday stressed greater collaboration with International Atomic ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 07:29am
Due to effects of climate change: Country to be among worst-hit states by 2030, says Sherry KARACHI: Federal Minister for Climate Change Sherry Rehman has warned that Pakistan is going to be one of the... Published 16 Feb, 2023 07:24am
Companies NBP, SLIC ink accord for financial, insurance solutions KARACHI: State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan (SLIC) and National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) signed a Memorandum... Published 16 Feb, 2023 07:22am
Industry Ending RCET will be ‘disastrous’ for economy, say textile exporters KARACHI: Textile makers-cum-exporters on Wednesday warned the federal coalition government of a ‘disastrous’... Published 16 Feb, 2023 07:19am
Maryam hopes youths will help overcome challenges LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz said on Wednesday that the country’s ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 07:16am
Senior official of food department suspended LAHORE: Secretary Food Punjab Muhammad Zaman Wattoo has suspended the Deputy Director Food Punjab Anjum Sardar from... Published 16 Feb, 2023 07:14am
Commodities Gold prices continue to decline KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday continued to slump on the local market, traders said. They nosedived by Rs3700 to... Published 16 Feb, 2023 07:11am
CM, federal minister agree to resolve issues of K-IV, RBOD amicably KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Federal Minister for Water Syed Khursheed Shah in their high... Published 16 Feb, 2023 07:09am
PTI ‘dissidents’ blast govt over money bill ISLAMABAD: The dissidents of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) – who often blamed the then prime minister Imran Khan... Published 16 Feb, 2023 07:07am
Stocks S&P 500, Dow slip after retail sales data; megacaps lift Nasdaq NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow fell on Wednesday after stronger-than-expected retail sales data offered more... Published 16 Feb, 2023 07:03am
Stocks Indian shares rise as beaten-down IT stocks recover BENGALURU: Indian shares overcame a lacklustre start to close higher on Wednesday, with the benchmark Nifty... Published 16 Feb, 2023 07:01am
Cash-strapped Egypt sells state assets to Gulf nations Egypt, sapped dry of dollars despite a $3 billion International Monetary Fund bailout loan, is seeking to boost its... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:53am
Letters An ‘absolutely clueless’ govt Interior minister Rana Sanaullah has been quoted by media as saying that the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:48am
CPJ urges Indian authorities to stop harassing journalists NEW DELHI: The Committee to Protect Journalists called on Indian authorities to stop harassing journalists on ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Post-harvest losses can be slashed thru better storage techniques: expert LAHORE: Though Pakistan has shown progress and increase in production of almost all the crops in last ten years yet... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
NAB summons Buzdar with property, income details LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Lahore has summoned the former Punjab chief minister Sardar Usman ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
ECP behaving like a political party: PTI LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Asad Umar has claimed that the Election Commission of... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
World oil demand to hit record as China reopens: IEA PARIS: World oil demand is set to hit a record in 2023 as top consumer China emerges from Covid restrictions and air... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
BBC says India’s probing its tax structure NEW DELHI: India is looking into the BBC’s tax structure, the British news organisation said in an internal memo ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Why ECP not holding polls in Punjab, asks CJ ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, on Wednesday, questioned why the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Persons scandalizing judiciary, armed forces: Body formed to finalise Criminal Laws Amendment Bill, 2023 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has constituted a ministerial committee comprising its key allies to finalise ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
IK says ‘mini-budget’ to fuel inflation LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan Tuesday warned that after the passage of... Updated 16 Feb, 2023 06:31am
IAEA DG inaugurates ‘Cyberknife’ facility at PAEC hospital ISLAMABAD: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General, Rafael Mariano Grossi, has reiterated the... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
ATC rejects Imran’s bail application ISLAMABAD: A special court on Wednesday deferred its verdict on interim bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Updated 16 Feb, 2023 07:07pm
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khan confusing his listeners? “So who is the baddie?” “Where are we? In kindergarten? Baddie indeed!” “Well I just want to know who is... Updated 16 Feb, 2023 06:38am
Exhibition of Japanese calendars begins KARACHI: The opening ceremony for the ‘Japanese Calendar Exhibition 2023’ was held on Wednesday, at the Japan... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Australia doubles aid for flood-hit communities ISLAMABAD: Australia will double its support to the Pakistan flood response by providing an additional A$5 million ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
PCB to observe Childhood Cancer Awareness Day today LAHORE: Keeping up with its tradition of using the reach and popularity of the HBL-Pakistan Super League, to create ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Stocks China stocks fall on US inflation data, geopolitical concerns SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Wednesday, tracking other Asian markets lower after US inflation data came in higher... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Better late than never, or just too late? Too bad Finance Minister Ishaq Dar didn’t get to give Moody’s a “befitting reply” for downgrading... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
The challenge of SOEs — II The SOEs (State-Owned Enterprises) are generally being run at the whim of a chosen few, who are beholden to no ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Telenor Pakistan celebrates ‘Safer Internet Day’ ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan celebrated “Safer Internet Day” aimed at highlighting the importance of online ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Senate body informed: PNSC plans to buy more LNG carriers ISLAMABAD: Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) plans to buy more LNG carriers keeping in view Pakistan's... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Functionaries of Pakistan, Norway discuss investment, other issues ISLAMABAD: Norway’s Deputy Foreign Minister Erling Rimestadon on Wednesday held a meeting with Foreign Secretary ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Medical, dental colleges: NA body asks ministry, PMDC to ‘rationalise’ fees ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on National Health Services and Regulations has directed the... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Massive tax hike proposed for cigarette cos to benefit illicit firms: PMPL KARACHI: The unprecedented tax hike proposed for tax-paying tobacco companies would effectively favour the illicit... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Marri visits embassies of Turkiye, Syria ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety and Chairperson of the Benazir Income Support... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
LHC asks ECP to submit ‘progress report’ on Punjab polls LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought a progress report from the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
JI chief vows to bring masses out against mini-budget LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Sirajul Haq has categorically rejected the mini-budget, saying his party would... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
JI Karachi announces 'Complete LG polls' KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Ameer Engr Hafiz Naeemur Rehman has announced a campaign entitled 'Complete LG... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Efforts underway for betterment in health sector: minister LAHORE: The caretaker Punjab government is keen on bringing about improvements in the health sector and all ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
IHC bars banking court from taking decision on Imran’s bail ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday barred the Banking Court to decide on the interim bail of... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Horse, cattle show to be held in Lahore from March 10 LAHORE: The National Horse and Cattle Show will be held in Lahore from March 10 to 12 and in this regard the chief... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Hamdard Naunehal Assembly: Role of teachers in ethical upbringing of students highlighted KARACHI: A monthly meeting of Hamdard Naunehal Assembly, featuring national songs, speeches and Dua-i-Said, was held... Updated 16 Feb, 2023 07:37am
Nankana Sahib lynching caseL CM gets inquiry report, removes DPO LAHORE: Caretaker Chief Minister of Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has received the inquiry report of the tragic incident that... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
10,000 female students enrolled on SU courses, says VC HYDERABAD: The first two-day international conference titled “Women Entrepreneurship: Challenges and... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (February 15, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (February 16, 2023)... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
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 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,275.4765... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ========================== ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (February 15, 2023).... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates Stocks snap losing streak KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday remained under pressure for most part of the session, however fresh ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Energy Provision of power to villages govt’s top priority: Fesco chief FAISALABAD: Electrification of new villages and town and elimination of electricity related issues are among the top... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Energy Gasoil refining margins rise on weaker crude prices SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10 ppm sulphur gasoil margins rose on Wednesday on weaker crude prices even as US and Middle ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Energy US natgas futures slide on forecasts for less demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% on Wednesday on forecasts for lower demand than previously expected... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 115,322 tonnes of cargo comprising 90,119 tonnes of import cargo and 25,203... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Grains French wheat export outlook cut, stocks forecast raised PARIS: Farm office FranceAgriMer on Wednesday lowered its outlook for French soft wheat exports this season, leading... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (February 15, 2023).... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate down by Rs800 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Wednesday decreased the spot rate by Rs... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Energy Oil drops on inventory jump but demand outlook limits losses NEW YORK: Oil prices dropped for a second day on Wednesday on signs of ample US supplies and expectations of further... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Energy CCP welcomes Nepra’s decision on net metering rules ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has welcomed the decision of the National Electric Power... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (February 15, 2023)... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). =======================================... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (February 15, 2023).... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ======================== Open ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (February 15, 2023).... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (February 15, 2023).... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
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 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (February 15, 2023).... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ====================================... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ======================== Offer... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (February 15, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
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 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday ... Published 16 Feb, 2023 06:08am
Dar presents Rs170bn tax measures Blames previous government and last year’s devastating floods for the current economic situation Updated 16 Feb, 2023 09:00am
POL products’ prices jacked up ISLAMABAD: The federal government Wednesday increased the prices of petroleum products up to 8.8 percent with effect... Updated 16 Feb, 2023 08:57am
Govt lays Finance Bill in Senate ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar moved on Wednesday a copy of the Finance (Supplementary) Bill 2023 in the... Updated 16 Feb, 2023 08:56am
Big taxation measures taken through money bill Govt has dropped proposals to raise FED on imported and locally-manufactured cars and energy drinks Updated 16 Feb, 2023 10:48am