Three books launched at CPSC event ISLAMABAD: The China-Pakistan Study Centre (CPSC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI) hosted a... Published 08 Mar, 2023 07:44am
Buzdar denies owning any property in Spain, US LAHORE: Former Punjab chief minister and PTI leader Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Tuesday that he had no property in... Published 08 Mar, 2023 07:41am
Removal from PTI chairmanship: ECP dismisses case against Imran, reprimands petitioner ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday dismissed a case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 08 Mar, 2023 07:37am
Elahi appointed as PTI president LAHORE: Former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Parvez Elahi has been appointed as the president of Pakistan... Published 08 Mar, 2023 07:34am
Sindh governor visits Hyderabad chamber HYDERABAD: Governor of Sindh Kamran Khan Tessori has said that Pakistan is rich in mineral and natural resources, ... Published 08 Mar, 2023 07:32am
International Women’s Day: HR Metrics holds GDEIB annual awards 2023 ISLAMABAD: On the eve of International Women’s Day, HR Metrics held the Global Diversity, Equity and Inclusion... Published 08 Mar, 2023 07:30am
LHC upholds objection to Imran’s plea LAHORE: Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday sustained an office objection to a... Published 08 Mar, 2023 07:29am
Maryam seeks accountability of ‘people who harmed country’ SHEIKHUPURA: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Chief Organiser Maryam Nawaz has slammed former prime minister... Published 08 Mar, 2023 07:11am
Navy seizes narcotics worth $15m KARACHI: A Pakistan Navy ship deployed on regional security patrol seized a huge quantity of drugs in a... Published 08 Mar, 2023 07:08am
Fair polls impossible if Dogar remains CCPO, SC told ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has informed the Supreme Court that it will not be able to... Published 08 Mar, 2023 07:03am
Non-bailable arrest warrants of interior minister issued GUJRANWALA: The Anti-Terrorism Court in Gujranwala dismissed Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah’s request for... Published 08 Mar, 2023 07:00am
OICCI, Unilever Pakistan and Circle hold event related to Women’s Day KARACHI: The Overseas Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI), partnered with Unilever Pakistan and Circle, marked... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:58am
Degrees conferred on 17,578 students at UAF convocation FAISALABAD: The 26th Convocation of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad on Tuesday was held at University... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:57am
Two fertiliser plants, domestic sector: PSO needs Rs39bn for payment obligations and sustaining LNG supply chain ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division has sought Rs 39 billion against supply of RLNG to two fertilizer plants and domestic... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:55am
Ahsan tells Sindh CM: Concerns of Sindh will be addressed immediately ISLAMABAD Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Tuesday chaired a 7th... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
President’s wife inaugurates painting exhibition ISLAMABAD: The First Lady Samina Alvi, wife of President Dr Arif Alvi, inaugurated a three-day painting exhibition... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Officials urged to lift ban on IK speeches, restore ARY licence NEW YORK: Pakistan authorities must immediately rescind the ban on satellite television channels airing live and... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
ITMA in Milan: Italy consulate holds briefing for textile companies KARACHI: Under the patronage of the Consulate of Italy in Karachi, a presentation was organised for the textile... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
NA panel approves Pakistan Trade Control of Wild Fauna and Flora (Amend) Bill ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Climate Change approved the Pakistan Trade Control of Wild... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Careem to launch female-driven bike service for women KARACHI: On the occasion of International Women’s Day, Careem has announced plans to launch a new women-driven... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Lecture at FUUAST: IR students should learn about policies, cultures of other states: expert KARACHI: Students of international relations (IR) must be taught about foreign policies of different countries along... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Projects of INGOs: Senate panel calls for enhanced coordination with provinces ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Economic Affairs Division wanted increased coordination ... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Aurat March organisers, Lahore DC agree on rally route LAHORE: The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lahore and the organizing committee of Aurat March on Tuesday came to an... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Noman Lakhani made SHEC member KARACHI: In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 6(3) of the Sindh Higher Education Commission Act, 2013,... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Pentagon chief in Iraq says US wants to ‘strengthen’ ties BAGHDAD: Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin said Tuesday he hoped to “strengthen and broaden” relations with Iraq, on a... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Money & Banking BoP hosts roundtable featuring ADB team, business leaders LAHORE: The Bank of Punjab (BoP) hosted a roundtable featuring a delegation of the Asian Development Bank (ADB),... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Another bailable arrest warrants for Imran, Fawad ISLAMABAD: The national election body has issued another bailable arrest warrants for Chairman of Pakistan... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Afghan team likely to arrive soon for security talks: minister ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Tuesday said that a high-level Afghan delegation is expected to arrive ... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (March 07, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (March 08, 2023)... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (March 07, 2023).... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
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 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates Equities drift lower KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving in both directions, closed on a... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
76 cases registered against PTI chief so far: Umar LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Secretary General Asad Umar has said that a systematic campaign has been... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Toshakhana reference: IHC suspends IK’s non-bailable arrest warrants till 13th ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday suspended the non-bailable arrest warrants of Pakistan... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
IK summoned by court in Toshakhana case ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former premier Imran Khan... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Khan’s popularity “I will have you know The Khan’s popularity graph declined by 5 percent on Monday…” “Which survey?”... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
The profundity of feedback loop Since time immemorial, decision-making has been based on a number of factors, the most important being the feedback... Updated 08 Mar, 2023 06:46am
Energy sector reforms: Earnest intentions for structural changes necessary – IV Our fiscal space is wafer thin. The economy is starting to pull back from a precipice. The International Monetary... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
How McDonald’s makes money For consumers McDonald’s is a fast-food chain. However, since the advent of McDonald’s, it has never made... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Letters The ‘unfair’ digital census The ongoing digital census of population and housing has attracted criticism from opposition Pakistan ... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Stocks Wall Street falls NEW YORK: US stock indexes fell on Tuesday as Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell told Congress the central bank ... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 115,494 tonnes of cargo comprising 74,832 tonnes of import cargo and 40,662... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (March 07, 2023)... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (March 07, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (March 07, 2023).... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (March 07, 2023).... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (March 07, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
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 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,454.0268... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (March 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (March 07, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (March 07, 2023).... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (March 07,... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
‘Free wheat flour package’ in Ramazan: PM takes step to help Punjab’s underprivileged Directs authorities concerned to devise policy at earliest to provide free flour to poor families under Ramazan package Updated 08 Mar, 2023 09:52am
Senate panel told: IMF ‘demands’ to determine fate of ongoing talks ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel was informed on Tuesday that “the demands put forth by the International Monetary Fund... Updated 08 Mar, 2023 08:37am
Senate panel directs USC to ensure availability of kitchen items in Ramazan ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel Tuesday directed the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) to ensure the availability of... Updated 08 Mar, 2023 08:36am
PKR depreciation, borrowing: Debt stocks soar to Rs55trn by Jan-end Most of the increase was recorded in external debt due to Pak rupee depreciation Updated 08 Mar, 2023 12:43pm
FBR unveils updated ST and FED laws ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued the updated Sales Tax Act, 1990 and Federal Excise Act up... Updated 08 Mar, 2023 08:37am
Import of solar panels: SBP asks govt to prepare list of ‘reputable’ suppliers ISLAMABAD: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has proposed to the federal ministries to prepare a list of reputable... Updated 08 Mar, 2023 12:40pm
PAC directs AGP to conduct ‘audit’ of SC ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) directed the Auditor General of Pakistan to hold the audit of the... Updated 08 Mar, 2023 08:40am
FBR restores ‘FASTER’ system ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Tuesday, restored “FASTER” system for speedy payment of sales tax... Updated 08 Mar, 2023 08:41am
Real estate agents, others: FBR to impose penalties if suspicious transactions not reported to FMU ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will impose sanctions including penalties on real estate agents,... Updated 08 Mar, 2023 08:39am
Counterterrorism programmes: Pakistan, US express resolve to deepen cooperation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States have expressed the resolve to deepen cooperation and continue dialogue on... Updated 08 Mar, 2023 08:35am
Imran ‘most popular leader’: Gallup survey LAHORE: A Gallup survey titled “Public Pulse Report” revealed that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chief Imran khan was the... Updated 09 Mar, 2023 04:46pm
Industry Scrap shortage crisis compounding: PALSP ISLAMABAD: Due to lack of letters of credits (LCs) being opened, the domestic scrap shortage crisis is compounding... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Trade Marks Ordinance (Amendments) Bill, 2022: NA panel clears wording after talks with IPO top brass ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Commerce on Tuesday cleared the wording of Trade Marks... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday witnessed a further decline on the local market, traders said. The rates fell by... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Pointless contradictions and controversies EDITORIAL: Today is the International Women’s Day which is an occasion for girls and women around the world to... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Conference on LDCs: the Doha difference EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in his address to the fifth UN-sponsored conference (5-9 March) on Least... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Copper prices down LONDON: Copper prices fell further on Tuesday, pressured by weak import data from leading metals consumer China and... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Money & Banking Dollar jumps NEW YORK: The dollar extended gains against a basket of currencies on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Energy Oil falls 3pc NEW YORK: Oil prices fell by more than $2 a barrel on Tuesday after comments from US Federal Reserve Chair Jerome... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Energy Gasoil margins little changed but prompt buyers emerge SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil margins were little changed at $25.06 a barrel, fluctuating in the $1 a... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Paris wheat at one-year low HAMBURG: Euronext wheat fell to a new one-year low on Monday on competitive Russian exports and expectations that a... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Energy Kenya issues oil supply tender with longer credit to curb FX pressure NAIROBI: Kenya has issued its first oil import tender under a new system designed to cut pressure on the foreign... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Energy VLSFO rebounds after one-month downtrend SINGAPORE: The spot 0.5% very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) market in Asia rebounded on Tuesday after trending lower... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 13.142... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Commodities China’s coal imports in first two months of 2023 surge SINGAPORE: China’s coal imports in the first two months of 2023 surged 71% from a low base a year earlier as... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures rise on higher oil prices SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures opened higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in oil prices amid supply concerns,... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Iron ore climbs on improving downstream demand BEIJING: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, as warmer weather raised expectations for a pickup ... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (March 07, 2023).... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate unchanged on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained very low. Cotton ... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
IDB set to raise $2bn with sukuk DUBAI: The Islamic Development Bank is set to raise $2 billion from a sale of Islamic bonds, or sukuk, maturing in... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am
IMF board poised to approve $2.9bn Sri Lanka bailout on 20th WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said Sri Lanka has secured financing assurances from all ... Published 08 Mar, 2023 06:20am