Imran to lead rally from Zaman Park tomorrow: Hammad LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Punjab General Secretary Hammad Azhar has said that on March 8 PTI... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Japan consulate holds Karate workshop KARACHI: Consulate-General of Japan in Karachi in cooperation with the Japan Karate Association (JKA), hosted a... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
NA panel requested to revive pending legislation about CAA ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Aviation was requested to revive pending legislation, which... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
University of Essex’s first graduation ceremony held in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: University of Essex graduates and award winners join special graduation in Pakistan. Delighted ... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
FFC chief visits Goth Machhi to oversee flood relief efforts RAWALPINDI: Fauji Fertilizer Company (FFC) is always at the forefront to assist the community in humanitarian... Updated 07 Mar, 2023 09:36pm
Seoul announces plan to compensate victims of Japan wartime forced labour SEOUL: South Korea announced plans Monday to compensate victims of Japan’s forced wartime labour, aiming to end a... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
President Xi vows to boost China’s manufacturing BEIJING: President Xi Jinping vowed to boost the country’s manufacturing capacity and not rely on overseas ... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (March 06, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (March 07, 2023)... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (March 06, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
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 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (March 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (March 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,045.8117... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (March 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,455.1149 ... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (March 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (March 06, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (March 06, 2023).... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Suicide bomber kills nine police officers QUETTA: A suicide bomber killed nine police officers and wounded 16 others Monday in an attack on their truck in... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rs26bn deposited due to issuance of 4.5m passports, Dar told ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting at the establishment of... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Alkhidmat hands over 30 houses to flood affectees KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has delivered 30 newly-constructed houses to flood victims in Lasbela, Balochistan, as... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
APNS offers condolence on passing of Munir Sheikh KARACHI: President Sarmad Ali and Secretary General Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Bid to smuggle betel nuts worth Rs10m foiled KARACHI: The anti-smuggling team of the Directorate General of Intelligence and Investigation (DGI&I), Customs... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
NAB serves notice on Imran: FIR against PTI chief, Shibli and others registered LAHORE: A two-member special team of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Monday reached Zaman Park area to... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
LHC dismisses appeal against interior minister LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Monday dismissed an Intra-Court Appeal (ICA) seeking contempt ... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Need stressed for promoting vocational training KARACHI: Board members of the Sindh Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (STEVTA) will be nominated... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
People have right to know status of N-assets: PPP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) senior leader and former Senate chairman Senator Raza Rabbani has said... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Sindh Assembly session: PTI mounts protest against rising inflation, poverty KARACHI: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday staged a protest against rising inflation and growing poverty... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
18th My Karachi expo concludes: Sales of Rs400-Rs500m conducted by exhibitors: Motiwala KARACHI: The 18th My Karachi – Oasis of Harmony International Exhibition concluded successfully at the Expo Centre... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
LG polls in Karachi: PPP leader stoutly defends his party’s win ISLAMABAD: Sindh Labour and Human Resources Minister Saeed Ghani said that an attempt is being made under a... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Oil and gas profits fuel UK worker demands for just energy future When Scott Agnew worked on deep sea oil and gas tankers and cargo boats in the 1980s, he used to count whales and... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Stern business of funny money In the mid-1990s the Soviet Union had collapsed and my friend Tariq Usman Haider was appointed as the envoy to... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Farcical shenanigans The country is beset with serious crises in the economic, political and security fields. Yet if one glances at the... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Galloping inflation Pakistan is seeing today an unprecedented hike in the rate of inflation. The CPI has risen on a year-to-year basis ... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
NA panel directs ministry to ensure availability of urea ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Industries and Production, Monday, directed the Ministry of... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Khar meets German minister ISLAMABAD: Visiting German Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Tobias Lindner and Minister of State for Foreign... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
PM says govt committed to Doha plan DOHA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said Pakistan was committed to implementing Doha Programme of Action... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
IK will be taken to court if he doesn’t go there himself, says minister ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah, on Monday, made it clear that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
FBR officials accused of harassing taxpayers sans justification LAHORE: Consolidated show-cause tax recovery notices by the field formations of Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) are... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
PML-N determined to empower the youth, says Maryam LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice-president and Chief Organizer Maryam Nawaz Monday said that... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Stocks Indian shares extend rally BENGALURU: Indian shares extended gains for a second session in a row on Monday, after strong economic data from the... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Stocks Emaar Dev boosts Dubai as Gulf markets rise DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets closed higher on Monday, shrugging of a decline in oil prices, with Dubai leading the... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Stocks China stocks fall on modest growth target SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Monday after Beijing set a modest economic growth target of 5 percent for 2023,... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Stocks European shares wipe gains on hawkish remarks from ECB officials PARIS: European shares bid farewell to their initial momentum on Monday after European Central Bank officials backed... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Stocks Tech-heavy Nasdaq outshines other major US indexes NEW YORK: A rise in Apple shares and easing Treasury yields bolstered the tech-heavy Nasdaq index on Monday as focus... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Letters A smart move indeed Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari seems to have learnt the ropes in no time. Armed ... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The difference between a leader and a jackal “Notification Maryam Nawaz (NMN) has told us the difference between a leader and a jackal, why are you ... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
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 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (March 06, 2023).... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
PSM privatization: PM grills PC for its failure to satisfy potential buyers Directs Privatisation Commission to make earnest efforts to re-engage with pre-qualified bidders Updated 07 Mar, 2023 08:53am
Rates Stock market edges up KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bullish trend due to healthy buying on expectations of early... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Court rejects IK’s plea, upholds arrest warrant ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s plea seeking the... Updated 07 Mar, 2023 08:48am
Pak-US counterterrorism talks kicked off ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States Monday kicked off a two-day counterterrorism dialogue to share experiences... Updated 07 Mar, 2023 08:50am
Jul-Nov period: Nepra allows imposition of power surcharges ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has put a stamp on an additional surcharge of... Updated 07 Mar, 2023 08:49am
Rs12bn will be given for 7th Census: ECC approves Hajj Policy 2023 with $90m forex cover ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved the Hajj Policy for 2023 with... Updated 07 Mar, 2023 08:50am
Arrangements aimed at restoring ‘FASTER’ finalised ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Monday night, finalised all arrangements with the help of the ... Updated 07 Mar, 2023 08:51am
Cargo processing: FBR enforces Pak-Uzbek transit trade agreement ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has enforced Uzbekistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Agreement for ... Updated 07 Mar, 2023 08:47am
FBR’s SRO notifies Tajikistan-Pakistan Transit Trade Rules, 2023 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Monday issued procedure for processing of transit trade cargo... Updated 07 Mar, 2023 08:46am
Plea against Sindh Child Marriages Restraint Act rejected: Setting minimum age for marriage not against Islamic injunctions: FSC ISLAMABAD: The Federal Shariat Court (FSC) on Monday dismissed a petition challenging the vires of the Sindh Child... Updated 07 Mar, 2023 08:46am
Tentative date 10th: PM likely to inaugurate two Thar-coal projects ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is likely to inaugurate two Thar-coal power projects this or next week,... Updated 07 Mar, 2023 08:45am
Commodities Gold prices down KARACHI: Gold prices on Monday continued to decline on the local market, traders said. They fell by Rs2000 to... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Commodities Copper slips as China’s growth target disappoints LONDON: Copper prices dipped on Monday as disappointment with China’s growth target hit sentiment ahead of US data... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Energy Oil steadies after dipping on China outlook HOUSTON: Oil prices were steady on Monday as top oil executives debated supply tightness at an oil conference in... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Commodities Gold dips as market braces for Fed chief testimony NEW YORK: Gold eased from an earlier 2-1/2 week high on Monday as investors prepared for Congressional testimony ... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Commodities Palm oil falls on profit-taking SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Monday, snapping a three-session rally, as significant profit-taking,... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Commodities Sale of Brazil soya beans slows down SAO PAULO: The sale of Brazilian soybeans has reached 35.4% of the estimated production in the 2022/2023 cycle,... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Commodities State money may not be enough to dull impact of US curbs on China chip sector SHANGHAI: China plans to splurge to help its chip sector overcome US export curbs, but money can only do so much... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures lower SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged lower on Monday, hit by a strengthening yen and falling oil prices. The... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Commodities Australia raises 2022/23 wheat crop estimate PARIS: The Australian Bureau of Agricultural and Resource Economics (ABARES) has increased its estimate of 2022/23... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Commodities China to lift grain output capacity BEIJING: China will aim to boost its grain production capacity by 50 million tonnes in 2023, Premier Li Keqiang said... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Energy Spot fuel oil cash differentials steady SINGAPORE: Spot fuel oil cash differentials in Asia steadied on Monday, following a volatile week that saw high... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Energy US natgas futures drop on milder forecast NEW YORK: US natural gas futures plunged by about 12% to a one-week low on Monday on forecasts for much less cold... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 150,891 tonnes of cargo comprising 101,341 tonnes of import cargo and 49,550... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (March 06, 2023).... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Cotton & Textile Slow business on cotton market LAHORE: The cotton local market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained very low. Cotton Analyst... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Energy Asia’s gasoil market SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil activity stayed muted on Monday for the sixth consecutive session without... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Commodities Iron ore futures slump BEIJING: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures weakened on Monday after China’s state planner said last week it ... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (March 06, 2023)... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (March 06, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (March 06, 2023).... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (March 06, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (March 06, 2023).... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (March 06, 2023).... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (March 06,... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
SOEs: MoF prepares draft policy ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Finance (MoF) has prepared a draft State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) policy with technical... Updated 07 Mar, 2023 08:48am
Policies made for the elite have damaged economy: analyst KARACHI: Chairman of the National Business Group Pakistan and President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Old agri methods cost $1bn annually to economy: expert KARACHI: The first Agri-Connections Event 2023 will be held on March 16 in Karachi, to be organised by the Pakistan... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Companies Global Compact Business Sustainability Award 2022: IMC bags first prize in ‘Multinational Enterprises’ category KARACHI: The Indus Motor Company (IMC) was declared the winner of the Global Compact Business Sustainability Award... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am
Money & Banking MMBL partners with CASH1 for off-site ATMs ISLAMABAD: The Mobilink Microfinance Bank Ltd (MMBL) has taken another step towards expanding its reach across... Published 07 Mar, 2023 03:16am