Pemra’s ban on speeches: Justice Shahid declines to hear IK’s plea LAHORE: Justice Shahid Bilal Hassan of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday refused to hear a plea of Pakistan... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:57am
UK defends asylum plan after Nazi comparison LONDON: The British government hit back on Wednesday at critics including the United Nations and football presenter... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:53am
At least one dies, several hurt in PTI-police clash LAHORE: The Punjab government on Wednesday imposed Section 144 in Lahore ahead of the election rally of the Pakistan... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:43am
Media persons attacked: Violent clashes erupt at ‘Aurat March’; scores hurt ISLAMABAD: The Aurat March, Wednesday, turned ugly when the marchers started chanting slogans against the government... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:43am
Containers stuck at ports: ECC seeks report on waiver of storage charges ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed Ministry of Maritime Affairs (MOMA)... Updated 09 Mar, 2023 08:53am
Afghanistan to host Pakistan in T20I series in Sharjah from 25th LAHORE: The Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) will host Pakistan in T20I cricket series between Afghanistan and... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Under-13 and Under-16: 16 regional age-group teams to compete from 12th LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule and squads for the 16 regional age-group teams... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Hashoo Group celebrates International Women’s Day ISLAMABAD: Hashoo Group joined the world in celebrating International Women’s Day (IWD), a global day that honours... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
PSX marks Women’s Day with gong ceremony KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) celebrated International Women’s Day with an elaborate Gong Ceremony at the... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Middle East Cash-strapped Egypt offers citizenship to foreign investors CAIRO: Egypt announced Wednesday it is offering citizenship to foreign investors willing to spend at least $250,000... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
South Asia ‘India’s money laundering rules to apply to crypto trade’ MUMBAI, March 8 (Reuters) - India’s money laundering laws will apply to trade in crypto currencies, the federal... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Bakhmut may fall ‘in coming days’: NATO chief STOCKHOLM: NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg warned on Wednesday that the devastated eastern Ukrainian city of... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
SSUET presents awards to 45 teachers for enriching students’ lives KARACHI: The Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology (SSUET) organised a ceremony at which 45 teachers ... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Minister lauds role of maritime sector KARACHI: The Pakistan Single Window is a promising development that would be a game-changer for the Maritime ... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
JI holds walk on Women’s Day KARACHI: Women’s wing of Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi held a ‘women walk’ to mark the International Women’s Day,... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
IHC turns down plea against Aurat March ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) turned down Amun Taraqqi Party’s (ATP) petition challenging the... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Forum launched for women’s leadership in medicine KARACHI: The number of women entering the healthcare workforce has increased rapidly over the last decade. However,... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Community of deaf individuals: DeafTawk, Kingfisher partner for digital inclusion KARACHI: DeafTawk, a startup scaled under Pakistan’s premier accelerator programme Jazz xlr8 and dedicated to... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Courts have given unmatched relief to Imran: minister ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday said the kind of relief provided by courts to Pakistan... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Debate in UNSC: FM for monitoring system for crimes against women under occupation UNITED NATIONS: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday underscored the need for establishing a ... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Alvi calls for preventive measures to reduce disease burden ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for initiating preventive efforts to reduce the burden and risk of... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Alkhidmat launches women empowerment programme KARACHI: The Karachi chapter of Alkhidmat Foundation has launched its Bano Qabil women’s empowerment programme,... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Money & Banking Women’s Day: Need stressed for increasing number of women in banking industry KARACHI: The banking industry is required to increase the proportion of female staffers in banks to 20 percent under... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
EDUCATING THE TEACHER OF TOMORROW TEXT: Around 70% of teachers in Pakistan’s lower secondary education are female. According to the United Nations... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Fatima Fertilizer – Breaking barriers to women’s empowerment TEXT: Across the globe, women are making significant contributions in diverse fields, including the agriculture... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
International Women's Day: Message from Rubina Ramzan CEO, SHAHBIBI HEALTHCARE CENTRE TEXT: The word freedom is mammoth in terms of its meaning. To some it might mean getting basic rights to education... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
International Women's Day: Message from Shifa Arif Biomedical Engineer & Research Writer NED UET TEXT: There is no denying the fact that gender inequality has always existed and continues to persist around the... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
International Women's Day: Message from Dr. Tanzeem Fatima Former Clinical Pharmacist, Hussain Lakhani Hospital, Iqra University TEXT: This year, as we celebrate International Women’s Day, I wanted to put a focus on women throughout history ... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
International Women's Day: Message from Prof. Dr. Huma Baqai Rector, Millennium Institute of Technology & Entrepreneurship (MITE) TEXT: Pakistan’s educational system needs serious overhaul. An innovative educational curriculum that has taken ... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
International Women's Day: Message from Dr. Zeelaf Munir Managing Director and CEO of English Biscuits Manufacturers (EBM) TEXT: On this International Women's Day, we celebrate the incredible achievements of women and recognise the vital... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (March 08, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (March 09, 2023)... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Balochistan police head to Lahore to arrest IK QUETTA: A team of Balochistan Police on Wednesday left for Lahore to arrest Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Punjab elections,by-polls on 6 NA seats: ECP issues uniform schedules ISLAMABAD: The poll body, Wednesday, issued same schedules for general elections of Punjab Assembly— and... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Has US shot the dollar in the foot? Who could’ve known that one of the unintended consequences of the Ukraine war would be the first signs of a shift... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Energy security of Pakistan It is said, “Never waste a good crisis” … and Hilary Clinton added, “Don’t waste it when it can have a very positive... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Ties with Kabul: Islamabad urged to avoid linking security issues to trade ISLAMABAD: Former diplomats belonging to Pakistan and Afghanistan as well as senior security analysts have urged... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
‘Women Leaders Awards’: President for utilising women’s potential for progress, prosperity ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi called for a greater role of women in economic, political, and social spheres to... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Road checking campaign: Sindh collects Rs60,749,612 from tax defaulters KARACHI: Sindh Excise Department has collected Rs 60,749,612 during road checking campaign against tax defaulters.... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
ECP team, KP governor hold consultations on election date PESHAWAR: A team nominated by the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in light of the orders of Supreme Court of... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Imran calls off ‘election rally’ after crackdown on activists LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday called off its election rally after the police crackdown on... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Need to give women their rightful place stressed LAHORE: Like other parts of the country and rest of the world, ‘International Women’s Day’ was marked here on... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Aurat March held to mark Int’l Women’s Day in Lahore LAHORE: Women, men and civil society organisations on Wednesday participated in Aurat March in Lahore to mark... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
International Women’s Day: SECP pledges to improve women representation in corporate sector ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) celebrated International Women’s Day with a... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Lodhran-Multan section of N-5: NA body questions misprocurement by NHA ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Communications questioned misprocurement conducted by the... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
NAB cases: SC disposes of suo motu on ‘voluntary return’ ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court disposed of the suo moto on the voluntary return under Section 25(a) in the National... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Section 144 imposed in Lahore for 7 days LAHORE: The Punjab government on Wednesday imposed Section 144 in Lahore ahead of the election rally of the Pakistan... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Disabled beggars: TEVTA, Punjab police sign MoU LAHORE: To provide skill education to disabled beggars, Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority ... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Imran files bail pleas in 3 cases LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has filed bail applications in the Lahore High Court... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Punjab CM, governor discuss political situation LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi visited the Governor House and had a meeting with Governor... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
PFA, ICA and CBD observe International Women’s Day LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) in collaboration with the Institute of Art and Culture (IAC) and Punjab... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Letters Ramazan in the midst of rising inflation The holy month of Ramadan Karim is about to arrive amid prohibitive inflation in Islamic Republic of Pakistan. It ... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
USC providing subsidy on basic items ISLAMABAD: Utility Stores Corporation (USC) is providing special subsidy on basic items under the Prime Minister’s... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Economy: we need medication to correct account acidity On February 19, 2023 there was an article on Bloomberg titled China’s Debt Noose Could Strangle Pakistan by Mihir... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: When the cat’s away, the mice will play “I do accept that Gallup Pakistan is a far cry from Gallup international and I am not going to refer to the series... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Stocks S&P 500 inches higher with focus on jobs data NEW YORK: The S&P 500 edged up on Wednesday after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell did not commit to a 50... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Stocks European shares subdued as strong US jobs data fan worries PARIS: European shares were muted on Wednesday as better-than-expected employment data from the US fanned worries... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Stocks Indian shares defy global weakness to extend winning streak BENGALURU: Indian shares ended higher for the third session in a row on Wednesday, in contrast to their Asian peers... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Stocks Most major Gulf stocks slide as Powell spooks markets DUBAI: Most major Gulf stock markets closed lower on Wednesday after hawkish comments by US Federal Reserve Chair... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Stocks China stocks drop on hawkish Fed stance HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks slumped, while China shares fell slightly on Wednesday after US Federal Reserve Chair... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
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 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (March 08, 2023).... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates PSX turns positive KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a positive trend and closed in green zone due to fresh buying ... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Grains EU wheat stays weak as Ukraine corridor talks continue PARIS: Euronext wheat fell to another one-year low on Wednesday, curbed by expectations that a grain export corridor... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 101,609 tonnes of cargo comprising 58,917 tonnes of import cargo and 42,692... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (March 08, 2023)... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (March 08, 2023).... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (March 08, 2023).... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (March 08, 2023).... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
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 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (March 08, 2023).... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,455.4314... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,276.8798 Bid... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ========================... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ========================... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (March 08, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am
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 09 Mar, 2023 06:23am