China, Russia, Iran conduct naval exercises in Gulf of Oman BEIJING/MOSCOW: China, Iran and Russia are conducting joint naval exercises in the Gulf of Oman from March 15-19, ... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
US Soy celebrates over 25 years of partnership with Pakistan KARACHI: The US Soy is celebrating over 25 years of partnership with the Pakistani agriculture and poultry ... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Pakistan participates in SCO meeting in Delhi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan participated in a meeting of heads of ministries and departments responsible for the development... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Cellular mobile operators: Internal competition termed hurdle to revenue growth ISLAMABAD: Internal competition among cellular mobile operators (CMOs) is restricting them from increasing Average... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Visit to KCCI offices: Economic cooperation with Pakistan to develop rapidly: Russian CG KARACHI: Consul General of the Russian Federation Andrey V Fedorov has said that despite sanctions on Russia by the... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Shadab hopeful of good results in T20 series against Afghanistan LAHORE: All-rounder Shadab Khan, who has been named skipper for Pakistan for a three-T20I series against ... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Google Developers Group, Women Techmakers host conference ISLAMABAD: Google Developers Group Islamabad and Women Techmakers Islamabad jointly hosted a conference to mark... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
UCP holds conference on climate change LAHORE: A two-day international conference on climate change challenges and responses started at University of... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
UHS awards certificates, cash prizes to ‘medical editors’ LAHORE: An award distribution ceremony was organized here at the University of Health Sciences (UHS), on Wednesday,... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
China likely to help set up seismic centre in Quetta LAHORE: China is likely to provide financial assistance in setting up a seismic centre in Quetta, said reliable... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
The MbS reset The Arab press hasn’t buzzed like this since al Qaeda (AQ) hijacked the so-called Arab Spring in Libya and Syria,... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Key role of women entrepreneurs stressed at IBA event KARACHI: The IBA Aman Centre for Entrepreneurial Development (CED) organized an “Unlocking The Power of Women... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Imran’s arrest warrants: Trial court’s order doesn’t suffer from any illegality, says IHC CJ ISLAMABAD: The Chief Justice of Islamabad High Court (IHC) has noted the impugned order of the trial court which has... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rain with dusty winds predicted across country KARACHI: A fresh spell of rains with dusty winds expected to grip the country through next week (March 20), the Met... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Board meeting of NIMA held ISLAMABAD: The meeting of 6th Advisory Board of National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA) was held at NIMA Head... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
PTI, PPP legislators trade barbs over Lahore violence KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) legislators during the Sindh Assembly session on Wednesday slammed the... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Europe Hundreds of thousands strike in UK over pay LONDON: Teachers, London Underground train drivers and civil servants joined striking doctors Wednesday in a mass... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Europe Putin hails Assad ties MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday was hosting Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad for talks as the... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Moscow warns US aircraft away from its air space after drone crash WASHINGTON: Moscow warned Washington on Wednesday to keep well away from its air space, after a US drone intercepted... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
The Landscape of the Auto Industry in Pakistan TEXT: 1972, socialism deeply influenced PPP Government to wrap up the entire industry under nationalization. The... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Automobile industry & accessories TEXT: President SAARC Chamber of Commerce &?Industry, Former Chairman, United Business Group (UBG), Former... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (March 15, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (March 16, 2023)... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
G-B police chief transferred LAHORE: Keeping in view the security provided by the Gilgit-Baltistan (G-B) police to Imran Khan at his residence in... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Load-shedding SOPs issued for Ramazan ISLAMABAD: Power Planning and Monitoring Company (PPMC), an arm of Power Division, has issued standard procedures ... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
SCBA takes step with a view to reducing political tensions ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) urged all the stakeholders to sit together and amicably resolve... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
FO rebukes Zalmay’s stance over Pakistan situation ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Wednesday strongly reacted to former US special representative on Afghanistan Zalmay... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
UBG chief wants investment in infrastructure projects for green economy KARACHI: President of the United Business Group (UBG) Zubair Tufail has said that green economy is the need of the... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Pakistan expresses solidarity with victims of Islamophobia acts ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday reiterated concerns about growing acts of Islamophobia across the world and... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
WEF picks Ali Akhai as ‘young leader’ from Pakistan KARACHI: The World Economic Forum has announced the induction of the newest members of its Young Global Leaders ... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Agri event today KARACHI: Agri Connection 2023, national level agriculture conference, is set to take place Thursday (Mar 16) at a... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Maryam behind leaked audio of president, says PTI ISLAMABAD: Senator Shibli Faraz, the chief-of-staff to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
FO explains ‘misreporting’ about Toshakhana record data on Bilawal ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Wednesday explained what it called the “misreporting” about Foreign Minister... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Why judges are seen as ‘holy cow’, asks Justice Isa ISLAMABAD: Justice Qazi Faez Isa, senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court, questioned if the parliamentarians,... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
GB force attacked Punjab police at Zaman Park: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday alleged that a... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: IK’s rationale rather credible “I reckon in Pakistan this question doesn’t apply.” “So what question does apply?” “Who is more in the... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Possibility of IK arrest: Security beefed up in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Law enforcement agencies, on Wednesday, put security on high alert in the capital city fearing any law ... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
IK making all-out efforts to cause unrest: Fazl ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Wednesday, while slamming chairman... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
VC of GCWUF terms exercise vital for human health FAISALABAD: Exercise is very important for mental and physical health. Professor Dr. Robina Farooq (T.I). Vice... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Sindh’s concerns about digital census discussed threadbare ISLAMABAD: A virtual meeting between Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal and ... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Situation remains tense outside IK residence throughout day LAHORE: More contingents of police and the Rangers in the early morning of Wednesday reached Imran Khan’s Zaman... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Stocks Most Gulf markets turn south as Credit Suisse woes roil markets DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf gave up early gains to end lower on Wednesday, tracking a decline in global... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Stocks China stocks steady as contagion fears lift risk mood HONG KONG: China stocks were steady on Wednesday as investors assessed domestic economic data that signalled signs ... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Stocks Wall Street tumbles as Credit Suisse sparks fresh bank sell-off NEW YORK: US stocks dropped on Wednesday as turbulence at Credit Suisse revived fears of a banking crisis, eclipsing... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Letters What’s in store, by the way? Pitched battles ahead of possible arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan in Lahore and the... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
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 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,280.0120 Bid... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ========================... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ========================... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (March 15, 2023).... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates Stock market edges up KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend and closed on slightly positive note. The... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Energy US natgas falls on banking rout-led risk sell-off NEW YORK: US natural gas futures dropped more than 5% on Wednesday, pressured by a broader sell-off across financial... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Energy Gasoil margins rebound; regrade narrows as buyers emerge SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10 ppm sulphur gasoil margins rebounded 4.4% day on day to $24.99 per barrel, almost erasing... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 145,583 tonnes of cargo comprising 94,241 tonnes of import cargo and 51,342... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Cotton & Textile Dullness prevails on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained bearish and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Energy HSFO premiums gain steam as Fujairah stocks fall NEW DELHI: Asia’s spot fuel oil premiums for high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) advanced on Wednesday after stocks at... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (March 15, 2023)... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (March 15, 2023).... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (March 15, 2023).... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (March 15, 2023).... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
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 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (March 15, 2023).... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,463.4122... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 15, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
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 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (March... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Tariff of Iranian electricity yet to be disclosed ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan has not disclosed the rate of 100-MW electricity to be purchased... Updated 16 Mar, 2023 04:56pm
PM sets up panel for action plan: DISCOs to be handed over to provinces ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has formed a committee regarding handing over electricity distribution... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Saudi could invest in Iran ‘very quickly’: finance minister RIYADH: Saudi Arabia could start making investments in Iran “very quickly” after they agreed to restore... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Two oil exploring firms asked to clear royalty dues ISLAMABAD: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has asked two oil and gas exploration companies to clear their... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Commodities Gold prices continue to rise KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday continued to grow on the local market, traders said. Gold prices went up by ... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Taxes Import of goods from Uzbekistan: FBR allows concessionary/reduced rates of duty ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed concessionary/ reduced rates of customs duty, additional... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Taxes Sugar sector: FBR chief asks senior LTO Lahore team to maximise revenue ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue Chairman Asim Ahmad, Wednesday, directed the senior management of the Large... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Taxes ‘Weights and measures’ fee: Punjab govt collects record tax revenue LAHORE: The Punjab government has collected record tax revenue of Rs27 million in lieu of ‘weights and measures’... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Commodities Copper prices fall on stronger dollar and banking woes LONDON: Copper prices fell in London on Wednesday as a stronger dollar dented buying appetite from holders of other... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Commodities Gold rallies over 1pc as banking crisis hits risk appetite NEW YORK: Gold prices climbed over 1% to their highest since early February on Wednesday as a fresh crisis in the... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am
Commodities Palm oil snaps 3-day losing streak as demand surges KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures snapped a three-day losing run on Wednesday on bargain buying amid strong... Published 16 Mar, 2023 06:01am