North Korea fires ballistic missile ahead of US-Seoul drills SEOUL: North Korea fired a short-range ballistic missile Thursday, Seoul’s military said, Pyongyang’s latest ... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Poor states’ summit promised just $1.4bn: UN DOHA: Just $1.4 billion in new loans and grants were promised at a UN summit devoted to the world’s poorest ... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Women parliamentarians outshine male counterparts: FAFEN report ISLAMABAD: Women parliamentarians in both houses of the parliament have outshined their male counterparts in... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Big leap in digital technology vital to improving economy: Alvi ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said for Pakistan, a big leap in digital technology was important to directly... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
FIA arrests owner of private TV channel ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has arrested the owner of a private TV channel Shoaib Sheikh from... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Summary for giving Convention Centre on lease for 33 years sent to federal cabinet ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Privatisation was informed that a summary has been sent to... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Talks between protesting PIA employees, top officials succeed ISLAMABAD: The talks between the protesting employees of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and its top ... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
9 ‘terrorists’ killed in Datta Khel ISLAMABAD: Pakistan military said on Thursday that security forces killed nine terrorists in an intelligence-based... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Imran’s appearance via video link: IHC issues notices to ministry, others ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, issued notices to the Ministry of Law and other respondents in ... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
JI reiterates demand for general elections LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI), Sirajul Haq has reiterated the demand for general elections, linking ... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Funeral of PTI worker held LAHORE: The funeral prayer of Ali Bilal alias Zil-e-shah, a (PTI) worker killed during a police crackdown on the PTI... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Imran urges SC to foil ‘govt plan to delay polls’ LAHORE Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has urged the Supreme Court of Pakistan to stand with the... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
ZTBL, Nadra ink accord on PM loan scheme ISLAMABAD: Zarai Tarqiati Bank Ltd (ZTBL) and National Database and Registration Authority (Nadra) on Thursday ... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Katcha areas of Sindh: Rs2.79bn approved for grand anti-bandit operation KARACHI: The provincial cabinet, after thorough discussion and deliberations, has decided to launch a joint,... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
842 degrees conferred on students by Ziauddin University KARACHI: Ziauddin University on Thursday awarded 842 degrees to the graduating students for various disciplines at... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Hearings sans time bar leading to delays in verdicts: former CJP KARACHI: The system of unlimited hearings without time bar is leading to delays in judgments,” former Chief ... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
South Asia India taking steps to ensure adequate power supply during summer BENGALURU: India’s power ministry on Thursday said it has taken several steps to ensure adequate power ... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
China consumer inflation rises at slowest pace in a year BEIJING: China’s annual consumer inflation slowed down in February as consumers remained cautious despite the... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Pentagon chief says US ‘disturbed’ by settler violence TEL AVIV: Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin, on a visit to Israel, expressed concerns on Thursday about Jewish settler... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Europe UK unveils US-style digital border permit LONDON: The United Kingdom on Thursday announced the rollout of an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) scheme, ... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Europe Former NATO general sworn in as Czech president PRAGUE: Former NATO general Petr Pavel was on Thursday sworn in as president of the Czech Republic and stressed the... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
UK national appeals to govt to protect his investment LAHORE: An overseas Pakistani has appealed to the prime minister and the chief minister of Punjab to help save his... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
SFA to establish food lab in Karachi KARACHI: Director General of the Sindh Food Authority Agha Fakhar has said that initially his organisation is going... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
PM aide explains role of finance leadership in public sector ISLAMABAD: Tariq Bajwa, special assistant to the prime minister on finance, on Thursday emphasised the importance of... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Increase in daytime temperatures likely KARACHI: The country’s plain areas are expected to see an increase in daytime temperatures with dry weather... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Pakistan’s Accession to Apostille Convention ISLAMABAD: Government of Pakistan has acceded to The Hague Convention Abolishing the Requirement of Legalization for... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
OGDCL wins top corporate philanthropy award KARACHI: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited has been described as “the largest corporate donor in terms ... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Climate change ministry, visiting GCF team to hold workshops ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Climate Change (MoCC) welcomed a delegation from the Green Climate Fund (GCF) to discuss... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
LSE hosts annual conference on social sciences LAHORE: Lahore School of Economics (LSE) hosted the Fifth Annual Conference on Social Sciences, Media Studies, Art... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Mental health requires integrated approach by stakeholders: Alvi ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that mental health is a major challenge and it requires an integrated... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
ATC extends Imran’s interim bail till 21st ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court on Thursday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Ministry set to finalise Telecom Infrastructure Sharing Framework ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication is all set to finalise “Telecom... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
20 extra marks for Hafiz-e-Quran: SC to hear suo motu case on 15th ISLAMABAD: A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court, headed by Justice Qazi Faez Isa, will hear on March 15 a suo... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
‘New Goals in the New Year’ TEXT: This year, SLIC plans to undertake a new wave of digital transformation to further accelerate growth, drive... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Unmatched Performance - Unparalleled Service TEXT: State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan’s (SLIC) dynamic and visionary business strategies, focused on... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (March 09, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (March 10, 2023)... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Imran booked in another case of terrorism LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan was booked in another case of terrorism on Thursday after... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
LHC suspends ban on broadcast of IK’s speeches LAHORE: Justice Shams Mahmood Mirza of the Lahore High Court on Thursday suspended the ban on broadcast of speeches... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
CJP decides to stay away from SCO chief justices moot ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Atta Bandial has decided not to attend the Shanghai Cooperation... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Deal on additional 100MW of power for Makran Div: Khurram-led team leaves for Tehran today ISLAMABAD: An official delegation led by Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan will leave for Tehran on Friday... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
6pc B’stan job quota, DPs’ data: NA panel approves ToRs ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Special Committee on Balochistan, Thursday, approved the terms of reference for the... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Lower strata of society: FO vows to resolve public disputes on a priority basis LAHORE: The Federal Ombudsman Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi has vowed to resolve public disputes/cases of the lower strata of... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Conference held on SAU’s sub-campus: Experts recommend drought-tolerant crops for Thar HYDERABAD: Experts addressing a conference called for strict implementation of a ban on hunting to conserve... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Punjab govt likely to launch ‘free wheat flour’ scheme before Ramazan LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a meeting on Thursday at which the scheme for provision of free... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
GBV prevention: ‘Citizen Guide’ launched ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal launched Citizen’s Guide... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Stocks Wall St gains as rate hike jitters ease ahead of payrolls report NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Thursday after a jump in weekly jobless claims soothed worries about... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Understanding austerity There is a general confusion in Pakistan, whereby austerity policies are taken as belt-tightening in terms of... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Salvation lies in structural reforms Pakistan’s persistent economic failures, amongst other factors, are the result of constant disregard of the... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Letters Acts of violence ahead of Punjab polls The violence that ensued following the defiance of Section 144 in Lahore on Wednesday by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Khan has yet to prove his mettle “The Rana will be remembered as building gateways all over the capital.” “Gateway to heaven is a novel.”... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Stocks India bond yields little changed MUMBAI: Indian government bond yields were largely unchanged in the early session on Thursday, as traders continue ... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
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 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,456.9208... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,277.4828 Bid... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ========================... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ========================... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (March 09, 2023).... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates Equities extend gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on strong positive note with healthy... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
PPIB urges SBP to resolve CPHGC’s forex issues It has been highlighted that the current foreign liquidity issue creates significant risk on Company’s upcoming debt repayment installment of around $ 82 million which is due in April 2023 Updated 10 Mar, 2023 12:29pm
ADB’s IED rates tech aid for supporting economic corridor successful, relevant ISLAMABAD: The Independent Evaluation Department (IED) of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has rated technical... Updated 10 Mar, 2023 08:38am
Flood telemetry system: master plan readied ISLAMABAD: The government has formulated national master plan of flood telemetry system of all small rivers, ravines... Updated 10 Mar, 2023 08:37am
Commodities Iron ore dips on slowing consumer inflation in China BEIJING: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures fell on Thursday amid growing caution following a slowdown in... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednes-day, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 16.068... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures end mixed SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures were mixed on Thursday, as traders weighed indicators of stock market strength... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Commodities Asia coffee: slow business in Vietnam; Indonesia prices rise HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG, (Indonesia): Trading activities remained dull in Vietnam due to a lack of beans as farmers... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Commodities Canola futures down to six-week low CHICAGO: ICE Canada canola futures fell to their lowest point in six weeks on Wednesday on technical selling and... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 92,709 tonnes of cargo comprising 59,790 tonnes of import cargo and 32,919... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (March 09, 2023).... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Grains Asia rice: India rates fall on lack of buying interest MUMBAI/HANOI/ BANGKOK/DHAKA India’s rice export prices extended their decline this week as demand from key... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Energy Oil steadies as recession worries offset lower dollar NEW YORK: Oil prices were little changed on Thursday as a big jump in US unemployment claims increased recession... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Commodities Palm oil snaps three-day decline KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early losses on Thursday, snapping a three-day decline as traders... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Commodities Gold prices move up slightly KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday posted a slight gain on the local market, traders said. The rates of gold inched up... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (March 09, 2023)... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 09, 2023).... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (March 09, 2023). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (March 09, 2023).... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (March 09, 2023).... Published 10 Mar, 2023 03:46am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept