Commodities Copper slips on threat of new US sanctions on China LONDON: Copper prices retreated on Thursday on a firmer dollar and the possibility the United States may impose more... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:52am
Commodities Asian buyers step up Indian corn imports as drought cuts Argentine crop SINGAPORE: Feed millers in Asia are boosting corn purchases from India, as a severe drought has reduced production ... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:50am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures climb SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose on Thursday, tracking Shanghai gains as traders digested a... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:47am
Commodities Asia coffee: domestic prices narrow in Vietnam HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Domestic robusta prices in Vietnam narrowed slightly this week on thin supply, while premiums... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:46am
Commodities Dalian iron ore rises as China’s steel hubs lift production curbs BEIJING: Dalian iron ore futures extended gains for a second session on Thursday as market sentiment improved... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:44am
Energy US natgas futures slip NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% on Wednesday from a one-month high in the prior session on forecasts... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:41am
Cotton & Textile Modest business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:37am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 82,504 tonnes of cargo comprising 62,770 tonnes of import cargo and 19,734... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:36am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (March 02, 2023).... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:34am
Money & Banking Dollar firmer NEW YORK: The dollar strengthened on Thursday after unemployment claims pointed to a strong US jobs market that ... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:30am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 18.050... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:28am
Industry Analyst calls for developing SME sector for sustainable future LAHORE: Renowned political economist Dr Shahid Javed Burki on Thursday emphasized upon enhancing ratio of domestic... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:26am
Industry BOI official stresses need for developing national framework for investment LAHORE: Additional Secretary of Board of Investment Ambreen Iftikhar in a presentation has said that in 2021, $175... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:24am
PCB releases details of Women’s League exhibition matches LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday confirmed the details of the three Women’s League exhibition... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:22am
Taxes Taxpayers excluded from ATL ‘despite interim relief against deemed income’ LAHORE: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has excluded names of taxpayers from the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) despite... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:21am
TRS, ROPE, & ‘Smart Eye’: Lahore CCPO asks officials to improve performance LAHORE: Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Additional IG Bilal Siddique Kamyana has directed all the... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:19am
‘Correction’ of poll results, elections in remaining UCs: JI warns of prolonged sit-in if demands not met KARACHI: Emir of the Karachi chapter of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman has issued a seven-day ultimatum... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:19am
Industry Zambia Chamber chief visits FCCI offices, woos potential investors FAISALABAD: Africa is poised to emerge as a new global economic destination and Pakistan must contemplate ... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:19am
Court acquits Amjad Shoaib in incitement case ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday discharged Lieutenant General Amjad Shoaib (retired) from the case registered... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:13am
Ban imposed on protests near various courts ISLAMABAD: Islamabad police have banned protest demonstrations near courts, following the entry of Pakistan... Published 03 Mar, 2023 07:12am
Policy rate hiked by 300bps to 20pc to tame inflation KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Thursday increased the key... Updated 03 Mar, 2023 08:53am
Jul-Jan: $6.134bn borrowed from multiple sources ISLAMABAD: The government has borrowed $6.134 billion from multiple financing sources including $1.166 billion from... Updated 03 Mar, 2023 08:52am
Usage of 300 units and above: Rs3.39/unit additional surcharge on the cards ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Thursday showed consent to put its stamp on... Updated 03 Mar, 2023 08:53am
Pension, subsidies & cut in SOEs’ losses: ‘Structural reforms’ being introduced thru budget: Dar Proposed austerity measures come under consideration during Federal Cabinet meeting Updated 03 Mar, 2023 11:46am
Overnight Reverse Repo (Ceiling) rate fixed at 21pc KARACHI: As the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has decided to increase “Policy Rate” (Target Rate) from 17 percent... Updated 03 Mar, 2023 09:00am
Steel industry concerned at interest rate hike ISLAMABAD: The steel industry, on Thursday, urged the government to take immediate action to ensure the availability... Updated 03 Mar, 2023 09:01am
South Asia Iran arrests 4 over assault linked to school poisonings TEHRAN: Iranian authorities arrested four people Thursday in connection with an assault on a woman outside a ... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
South Asia India’s court overhauls election commissioner appointment in ‘historic’ judgement NEW DELHI: India’s top court on Thursday ordered the setting up of a bipartisan panel that will include the prime... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
British navy seizes ‘Iran weapons’ DUBAI: A British warship intercepted a boat smuggling Iranian weapons, including anti-tank missiles, off the coast ... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
E-commerce scams: Meta partners with PTA, TDAP to raise awareness LAHORE: Meta, formerly the Facebook Company, has partnered with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
18th PSL match: Lahore Qalandars defeat Quetta Gladiators by 17 runs LAHORE: Sikandar Raza’s splendid 34-ball 71 not out helped Lahore Qalandars to a miraculous 17-run win over Quetta... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
SSGC seeks 26.9pc raise in gas prices ISLAMABAD: The Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has filed a petition for an increase of 26.9 percent or Rs83.16 per... Updated 03 Mar, 2023 09:00am
Faults in pipelines affect water supply to parts of Karachi KARACHI: Water supply to parts of Karachi remained affected on Thursday after Two 72 inch diameter lines of Karachi... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Govt lawyers left the field open “The word that comes to mind is Wile E with respect to the court decision on the date of polls in Punjab and ... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Stocks China, HK stocks edge lower as Sino-US tensions weigh SHANGHAI: Hong Kong stocks slipped on Thursday after posting their biggest daily gain in nearly three months in the... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as yields rally on labour market data NEW YORK: The benchmark S&P 500 and the tech-heavy Nasdaq fell on Thursday as the 10-year Treasury yield held... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
FATF: upcoming challenges The first meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) after Pakistan’s exit from the list of jurisdictions... Updated 03 Mar, 2023 06:55am
Developing countries’ lost decade? Global average temperatures have reached 1.2 degrees centigrade above the pre-industrial era, and most scientific... Updated 03 Mar, 2023 06:58am
Cash-strapped countries face IMF bailout delays as debt talks drag on Countries in debt distress such as Zambia and Sri Lanka turning to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Letters 300bps hike in interest rate: unbelievable! Raising interest rate by 300 basis points (bps) to 20 percent by State Bank of Pakistan is highly unbelievable. A... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
NA body asks govt to remove obstacles to IP gas pipeline project ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly panel was informed on Thursday that because of the International Monetary Fund’s... Updated 03 Mar, 2023 08:51am
IHC orders LG elections in Islamabad within 120 days ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to hold ... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Senate body calls for regularising junior lady teachers ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on Thursday stressed the ... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
People’s issues must be resolved at their doorstep: NA speaker ISLAMABAD: Speaker of National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf has said that resolving public issues at the people’s... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
PM orders action on power breakdown inquiry report ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday directed the Power Division to take immediate action against ... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Nadra launches service to protect personal data of citizens ISLAMABAD: The National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) on Thursday launched ‘Ijazat Aap Ki’ ... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
NA body asks divisions, depts to restore, regularise employees ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Special Committee on Affected Employees directed various divisions and departments... Updated 03 Mar, 2023 06:35am
Sale of used medical material: NA body directs health ministry to conduct inquiry ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination on... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Minister says inflation a tougher challenge than polls HYDERABAD: Sindh Minister for Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon while addressing a press... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Degree programmes: Minister asks HEC to include ‘entrepreneurship’ in course subjects ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has directed the Higher... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Maryam to address workers’ convention in Gujranwala today LAHORE: Senior Vice President and Chief Organiser of the Pakistan Muslim League-N Maryam Nawaz is set to address a... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Order issued for provision of better security to census teams LAHORE: The Punjab government has issued instructions for deputing a police officer with each enumerator to improve... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Golden tabby tiger dies in Karachi Zoo KARACHI: A golden tabby tiger of Bengal breed died of 'cardiac arrest' in Karachi Zoo on Thursday morning, according... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Varieties of crops compatible with climate change being developed LAHORE: The process of developing new varieties of wheat, cotton and other crops that are compatible with climate... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Military establishment fully aware of terrorism challenge: FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday declared that Pakistan’s military establishment is all fully aware of ... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Court defers framing of charges against Rashid till 21st ISLAMABAD: A local court on Thursday deferred framing of charges against Pakistan Awami League’s chief Sheikh... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
CDWP approves 11 projects worth Rs63.82bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) has approved as many as 11 development projects worth ... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (March 02, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (March 03, 2023)... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
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 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (March 02, 2023).... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates Stocks positive on fresh buying KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed bullish trend and closed on positive note due to fresh buying... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Commodities Palm oil ends at highest since Nov on flooding woes KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures jumped to a more-than-three-month peak on Thursday, underpinned by flooding... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Energy Guidebook launched for stakeholders in development of RE projects KARACHI: Renewables First (RF), an energy and environment think tank, launched an On-Grid Renewables Project... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Energy Experts discuss ‘2030 solar and wind roadmap for Pakistan’ ISLAMABAD: Renewable energy experts and officials in an international webinar organised jointly by Agora... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 02, 2023)... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (March 02, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 02, 2023).... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (March 02, 2023). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (March 02, 2023).... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (March 02, 2023).... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
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 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (March 02, 2023).... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (March 02, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (March 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (March 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (March 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,451.5222... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 02, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (March 02, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
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 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (March ... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Poor nations’ cry for help vies for world attention DOHA: Leaders from nations mired in a worsening poverty trap will make a new plea for assistance at a summit ... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Nation is paying ‘heavy price of regime change’: IK LAHORE: On Thursday, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan castigated the PML-N-led coalition ... Updated 03 Mar, 2023 09:04am
Gold prices post huge gains KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday posted mammoth gains on the local market, traders said. The rates shot up by Rs9400... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
PTA, Nadra sign MoU on digital, social, economic transformation ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and the National Database and Registration Authority... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
World Bank sees restrictions on women’s ability to register business in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan lifted restrictions on women’s ability to work at night, but did not convert into law a decree... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Commodities Gold eases as US jobs data lift dollar NEW YORK: Gold prices edged lower on Thursday as the US weekly jobs data hinted at a tight labour market that could... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am
Austerity measures watered down EDITORIAL: The federal government constituted a monitoring committee on 26 February to oversee the implementation of... Published 03 Mar, 2023 06:12am