Maryam vows to put country back on development path LAHORE: PML-N Chief Organizer Maryam Nawaz has expressed firm resolve to put Pakistan again on path of development ... Published 17 Mar, 2023 07:17am
PTI ex-MPA’s interim pre-arrest bail extended LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday extended the interim pre-arrest bail of former Pakistan... Published 17 Mar, 2023 07:10am
ECB raises rates as planned despite banking turmoil FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank raised interest rates by 50 basis points on Thursday as promised, ignoring... Published 17 Mar, 2023 07:09am
Any attempt to declare emergency in G-B to prove ‘last nail in PDM’s coffin’: CM ISLAMABAD: Gilgit-Baltistan Chief Minister Khalid Khurshid on Thursday warned that any attempt to declare an... Published 17 Mar, 2023 07:07am
LHC bars PTI from holding rally at Minar-e-Pakistan on 19th LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday barred Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) from holding its public ... Updated 17 Mar, 2023 09:14am
Automated refunds: FBR to apply new risk parameters for processing ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will apply new risk parameters for processing the automated sales tax... Updated 17 Mar, 2023 09:16am
FBR issues negative list of 714 goods ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a list of 714 items on which input tax adjustment shall not... Updated 17 Mar, 2023 09:16am
Telecom sector: FBR to implement single ST return portal as pilot project ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has decided to implement the single sales tax return portal initially... Updated 17 Mar, 2023 09:14am
Umpire Ahsan Raza elevated to ICC Elite Panel of Umpires LAHORE: Chair of the PCB Management Committee, Najam Sethi, has congratulated Ahsan Raza on his elevation to the ICC... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Artificial Intelligence Summit-2023: Private sector should lead way to export-led economy: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has said that the private sector... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Friendly delay ‘last hurdle’ to IMF bailout Finance Minister Ishaq Dar says several countries had made commitments to support Pakistan during previous International Monetary Fund reviews Updated 17 Mar, 2023 09:18am
Govt has taken ‘tough’ decisions ‘to save state’: PM ISLAMABAD: In the wake of massive inflation triggered by serious economic challenges, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif... Updated 17 Mar, 2023 09:15am
Yellen says US banking system sound despite turmoil WASHINGTON: The US banking system remains sound despite market anxiety over the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank ... Updated 17 Mar, 2023 09:15am
Financial obligations: Chinese firm urges CPPA-G to allocate maximum funds CPPA-G has allocated Rs 2.93 billion to CPHGC till March 10, 2023 Updated 17 Mar, 2023 11:33am
Nepra grills PD team for proposing surcharge plan ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) Thursday grilled Power Division for proposing... Updated 17 Mar, 2023 09:17am
SBP properties: SC bars Manora, Hyderabad Cantt boards from taking coercive steps ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has barred the Cantonment Boards Hyderabad and Manora from taking coercive measures... Updated 17 Mar, 2023 09:12am
Fertiliser efficiency: US announces $4.5m new programme for farmers ISLAMABAD: The United States Thursday announced a $4.5 million new programme to strengthen fertilizer efficiency and... Updated 17 Mar, 2023 09:13am
UN grants one-year extension to Afghanistan mission UNITED NATIONS: The Security Council on Thursday renewed the United Nations Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for... Updated 17 Mar, 2023 09:10am
Taxes Experts for imposition of tax on Toshakhana gifts on deemed income basis ISLAMABAD: Gifts including jewelry/gold received/purchased by politicians from Toshakhana should be charged to ... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
COAS meeting with business leaders to help build trust: LCCI LAHORE: The business community has appreciated Chief of Army Staff Gen Asim Munir for having meeting with top... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
HSHM signs accord with Iqra University ISLAMABAD: Hashoo School of Hospitality Management (HSHM) has recently signed an agreement with the Iqra University,... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
GO organises educational tour for Sweet Home children BUREWALA: Gas & Oil Pakistan Ltd. (GO) sponsored a three-day educational and recreational trip for 20 children ... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Hamdard Shura holds meeting on ‘Embrace Ethics Save Pakistan’ KARACHI: The Shura Hamdard Karachi convened its monthly meeting at Hamdard Corporate Head Office. The meeting was... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Beneficiaries also from ICT, AJK & GB: Govt disburses Rs911m to heirs of flood victims in four provinces ISLAMABAD: The government has disbursed Rs911 million, ex-gratia to the family members of those who have lost their... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Sindh PA’s pre-budget session witnesses political slugfest KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly’s pre-budget session on Thursday saw a political slugfest, as the opposition accused... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
SC dismisses petition seeking president’s disqualification ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a petition that sought the disqualification of President Dr Arif... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Religious scholars urged to raise awareness about unhealthy foods ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar stressed the need for raising awareness about communicable and non-communicable... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Alvi favours joint measures for inclusion of PWDs ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said there is a need for collective measures to be taken by the government and... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Minister calls for exemplary punishment of Imran ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister Mian Javed Latif on Thursday demanded exemplary punishment for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
MAP holds convention on Timeless Leadership KARACHI: The Management Association of Pakistan (MAP) held its 23rd Convention in Karachi on Wednesday; in ... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Performance management system: Ahsan asks HEC to create comprehensive framework for varsities ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has directed the Higher... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (March 16, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (March 17, 2023)... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Toshakhana case: Court dismisses IK’s petition, upholds arrest warrant ISLAMABAD: A local court Thursday dismissed Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former premier Imran ... Updated 17 Mar, 2023 09:11am
IK decides to appear before court on 18th LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has decided to appear before an Islamabad session court ... Updated 17 Mar, 2023 09:12am
Govt has nothing to do with attempt to arrest Imran: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb said on Thursday that the government has... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Corporate farming: Punjab BoR asked to hand over 45,267 acres of state land to army ISLAMABAD: The General Headquarters Lands Directorate has asked the Board of Revenue, Punjab to handover state lands... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Law ministry asked to request CJP to take austerity measures ISLAMABAD: The austerity committee has asked Ministry of Law to request Chief Justice of Pakistan to also take... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Malala certainly does us proud “Malala Yousafzai looked really nice at the Oscars.” “Better than…” “Hey stop comparing her with others.... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Arms, ammunition recovered in IBO operation ISLAMABAD: An intelligence-based operation was carried out in general area Boghra Rd, Chaman to search a suspected... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
PTI supporters block entrance of IK’s house LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) supporters on Thursday sealed the entrance of party chairman Imran... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Nawaz’s treatment abroad: PTI had no locus standi to become party to the matter, says LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday ruled that the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) had no locus standi to ... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Militants from KP hiding at Imran’s residence, claims minister LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General Police (IGP) Dr Usman Anwar has said that police force showed restraint to avoid... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Stocks Euro rises, dollar falls after ECB rate decision NEW YORK: The dollar fell and the euro rose on Thursday after the European Central Bank raised interest rates as... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Stocks Wall St rebounds on reports about First Republic’s deal talks with big banks NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes reversed declines on Thursday after a report said some US big banks were in... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
New FATF guidelines: Shell companies and beneficial ownership Shell companies are considered the safest means to stash wealth created through criminal activities. Incorporation ... Updated 17 Mar, 2023 06:42am
Austerity and the threat of another pandemic ‘During the peak of the Omicron wave in January 2022, US congressional leaders across the political spectrum were... Updated 17 Mar, 2023 06:44am
Letters A positive development indeed It is indeed a matter of great satisfaction and relief for the entire nation that a deeply embittered Imran Khan has... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Stocks Capital market: PSX, IFMP sign MoU with CISI for development of human resources KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and Institute of Financial Markets of Pakistan (IFMP) signed a Memorandum... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
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 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (March 16, 2023).... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates PSX ends on negative note KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday closed on negative note as the investors opted to book profit on their... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 166,304 tonnes of cargo comprising 104,951 tonnes of import cargo and 61,353... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (March 16, 2023).... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (March 16, 2023).... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
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 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (March 16, 2023).... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,462.5437... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,281.6925 Bid... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ========================... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (March 16, 2023). ========================... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:16am
Vietnam envoy, caretaker CM of Punjab discuss trade ties LAHORE: The Ambassador of Vietnam to Pakistan, Nguyen Tien Phong has expressed optimism that trade and bilateral ... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Energy Gasoil trading liquidity improves SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil trading liquidity picked up after a myriad of sellers emerged to offload... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Grains Asia rice: weak currency hits rates in India, Thailand MUMBAI/HANOI/ BANGKOK: Vietnam’s rice export prices extended gains this week as it shipped more of the staple ... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Commodities Canola futures slip CHICAGO: ICE Canada canola futures fell for the ninth straight trading session on Wednesday, with prices remaining... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Commodities Vietnam domestic coffee prices drift lower HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG, (Indonesia): Vietnam’s domestic coffee prices fell from last week following the global ... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures dip SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell on Thursday, as wild swings in the banking sector this week reduced risk... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 31.194... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Energy US natgas gains on short-covering NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose on Thursday as investors covered short positions ahead of a weekly inventory... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (March 16, 2023).... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate drops by Rs300 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Thursday decreased the spot rate by Rs... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Commodities Iron ore slumps on risk aversion, China steel output curbs MANILA: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures slumped on Thursday, along with steel benchmarks in China as sentiment... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Energy Oil rises 2pc as S Arabia, Russia hold talks BENGALURU: Oil prices rose 2% on Thursday after dropping to near 15-month lows earlier in the session, supported by... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:15am
LSMI: growth engine revving low EDITORIAL: The latest data released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) for Large Scale Manufacturing Index... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Dodging austerity EDITORIAL: While people are finding it harder and harder to grapple with the constantly rising cost of living, those... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Violations galore EDITORIAL: Thanks to the couldn’t-care-less attitude of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), almost all... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:15am
Economic crisis: Uplift of Agri sector is the way out: ex-SBP governor KARACHI: Former Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), Saleem Raza Thursday said the development of agriculture... Published 17 Mar, 2023 06:15am