‘Inter-Bank Regional Cricket Tournament’: Sindh Bank crowned champions KARACHI: The finals of the 19th Governor Cup 2023 Inter Bank Regional Cricket Tournament of Karachi Region was held... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
TikTok introduces ‘community principles’ KARACHI: TikTok, introducing community principles, has announced to refresh Community Guidelines, reaffirming their... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Democracy – why still in such disarray? TEXT: Some nine years ago the democratic saga was formally inaugurated with the February 2008 elections. That ... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Time To Reflect TEXT: Time is of prime essence now for a nation 75 years old to reflect and mend ways for the way forward. Though, ... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Appreciating Pakistan Resolution from different angles TEXT: The Resolution for establishing a separate homeland for the Muslims of British India, passed by the All-India... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
ACDC hosts launch of book on nuclear deterrence, diplomacy ISLAMABAD: The Arms Control and Disarmament Centre (ACDC) at the Institute of Strategic Studies (ISSI) hosted the... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Brigadier Barki laid to rest RAWALPINDI: Funeral prayers of Brigadier Mustafa Kamal Barki who embraced martyrdom during an encounter with ... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Accused with links abroad: FBR to send MLA requests to foreign jurisdictions ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will send the "Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) requests to the foreign... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Gill’s exemption application in sedition case approved ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, approved Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Shahbaz Gill’s exemption... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
KSA, Iran agreement great achievement of China: Mian Zahid KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum,... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
1990 to 2001: LHC asks govt to make Toshakhana record public LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday disposed of a petition and directed the government to make the... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Punjab, KP elections: LHC dismisses plea seeking direction to ECP LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday dismissed petition of a bar member seeking a direction to the Election... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
FIA, police’s order: LHC withdraws stay order LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday withdrew its stay order regarding action by the Federal Investigation... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Over 15m families will benefit from free flour scheme: CS LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab has said that so far 2.7 million bags of flour have been distributed to the deserving... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Google Career Certificates programme: PITB signs MoU with Tech Valley to give 5,000 scholarships LAHORE: The Punjab Information Technology Board (PITB) here on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
PVMA to provide Rs10/kg concession on cooking oil, ghee in Ramazan LAHORE: The Pakistan Vanaspati Manufacturers Association (PVMA) has agreed to provide a concession of Rs 10 per kg ... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Starlink Internet Services has yet to satisfy telecom regulator ISLAMABAD: The Starlink Internet Services has yet to satisfy the telecom regulator and relevant stakeholders over ... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (March 22, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (March 23, 2023)... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
There must be no load-shedding during Sehr, Iftar: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed to ensure uninterrupted power supply in Ramazan,... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Ramazan begins PESHAWAR: Chairman of Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee (CRC) Maulana Syed Abdul Khabir Azad here on Wednesday night... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Pakistan Day today LAHORE: Pakistan Day, commemorating the passage of historic Lahore Resolution on 23rd March in 1940, is being marked... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Vandalism at FJC: IHC asks IGP, admin to submit report ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday directed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and the district... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Prohibited funding case: ECP rejects PTI’s objections related to scrutiny committee ISLAMABAD: The electoral entity has rejected the request of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to cross-examine the... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Zalmay warns govt of ‘triple crisis’ if ‘tough’ steps taken against IK ISLAMABAD: Former US special representative for Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad has once again warned the government of... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Marriyum flays Zalmay’s tweet ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday strongly condemned Zalmay... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The profoundness of a scream “The Khan says his veiled wife screamed from behind the mirror as the police raided his residence and……”... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
SNGPL says will ensure proper gas supply at Sehr, Iftar ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) in a notification issued here on Wednesday directed all ... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Bail granted to Imran: IHC turns down FIA’s petition ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, turned down the Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA’s)... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
BISP backtracks on its stipend raise claim ISLAMABAD: Days after Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Minister Shazia Marri claimed that quarterly stipend to... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Religious leader Saleem Khatri shot dead KARACHI: A prominent religious leader was shot dead Wednesday outside his house near New Karachi Sector 5/G.... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Faisalabad: Danish envoy explains importance of waste-water treatment plant FAISALABAD: Ambassador of Denmark in Pakistan, Jakob Linulf, has said that the mega project of waste water treatment... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Narcotics worth Rs230m seized KARACHI: Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation Gwadar has confiscated huge quantity of drugs worth over... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Minister announces construction of two flyovers in SITE area KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Industries & Commerce Jam Ikramullah Dharejo has announced construction of flyovers... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
KDA chief expresses his resolve against land grab KARACHI: Director General of Karachi Development Authority (KDA) Syed Mohammad Ali Shah said that illegal ... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Trying to look at Pakistan through Piketty’s prism – II 4- Pakistan is world’s only country where majority of the elected members of its parliament decided to give it a... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Shock, awe and ICC warrants It must be a coincidence that ICC (International Criminal Court) issued arrest warrants for Russian President... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Australia supports event to help raise awareness on water challenges ISLAMABAD: The Australian High Commission supported a group of runners participating in a 500-kilometer run along ... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
PTCL Group celebrates International Women’s Day KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest integrated ICT provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone 4G) celebrated International... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Quake: NDMA reports nine deaths ISLAMABAD: At least nine people were killed, 60 were injured and 28 houses were damaged when 6.8 magnitude ... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Message on Pakistan Day: PM underscores need for greater unity to overcome challenges ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan came into being as a result of political ... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
World Water Day today: ‘PTC is playing an active role in managing water footprint’ ISLAMABAD: The World Water Day-2023 celebrated in Pakistan on Wednesday effectively deals with the water and... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
PepsiCo celebrates World Water Day 2023 ISLAMABAD: PepsiCo Pakistan on Wednesday celebrated World Water Day 2023 sharing company’s facility of ... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
295 start-ups incubated since inception: NIC Islamabad helped attract over Rs7bn in investment ISLAMABAD: The National Incubation Centre (NIC) Islamabad, a collaboration between Jazz and Ignite, has incubated... Updated 23 Mar, 2023 06:22pm
Elastic energy: warning issued LAHORE: A radius of three to five thousands kilometres around Pakistan is fully packed with elastic energy set to... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
CM Punjab visits wheat flour supply centre LAHORE: Punjab Caretaker Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi paid a surprise visit to a free flour supply centre set up... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
‘Ramazan brings health, spiritual benefits’ LAHORE: While the holy month of Ramazan is all set to start, fasting not only brings mental and spiritual... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Country could plunge into anarchy, warns JI LAHORE: Chief of Jammat-e-Islami (JI) Sirajul Haq has warned that the country could plunge into anarchy if the... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Letters IMF bailout: fingers crossed This is apropos a letter to the Editor ‘IMF no solution to the problem...’ carried by the newspaper yesterday... Updated 23 Mar, 2023 06:32am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: Nearly, 8911 containers comprising of 4045 containers import and 4866 containers export were handled on... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses end higher ahead of Fed decision DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets ended higher on Wednesday as fears of a banking crisis receded and hopes of a more... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Stocks China, HK stocks extend rally as banking fears ease HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks rallied for a second day after US banking stocks rebounded overnight on hopes... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Stocks European stocks crawl higher in run-up to Fed decision PARIS: European stocks edged higher on Wednesday, extending gains for a third day, as investors awaited a crucial... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Stocks Indian shares end higher ahead of key Fed decision BENGALURU: Indian shares advanced for a second straight session on Wednesday as concerns over a banking crisis... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Stocks Wall St listless as investors await Fed rate decision NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes struggled for direction on Wednesday as investors refrained from making large... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (March 22, 2023).... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (March 22, 2023).... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
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 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (March 22, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
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 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
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Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,455.8505... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
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Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 22, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,284.6779 Bid... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 22, 2023). ========================... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 22, 2023). ========================... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (March 22, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (March 22, 2023).... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
2 power plants inaugurated by PM: Coal brightens the prospects of Thar desert The 1,320 megawatt Shanghai Electric power plant and 330 MW Thal Nova power plant will annually generate 11.24 billion units of low-cost electricity Updated 23 Mar, 2023 06:38pm
‘Shady’ contract to Chinese firm: Senate panel accuses World Bank office of ‘conniving’ with NTDC ISLAMABAD: Raising serious questions over the award of contract of 765kV Dasu–Mansehra–Islamabad transmission line... Updated 23 Mar, 2023 06:40pm
RLNG power plants owned by NPPMCL: BoI engaging ADQ and IHC to ascertain their interest ISLAMABAD: The Board of Investment (BoI) is reportedly engaging Abu Dhabi Development Holding Company (ADQ) and... Updated 23 Mar, 2023 09:29am
CJP says audio-video leaks bereft of authenticity ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial said the audio and video leaks in social media have no... Updated 23 Mar, 2023 09:29am
ECP postpones Punjab elections to Oct 8 ISLAMABAD: Only two weeks after issuing schedule for general elections in Punjab in pursuance of the Supreme... Updated 23 Mar, 2023 09:28am
Two IGs, ‘handlers’ plan to ‘kill me like Murtaza Bhutto’: IK LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has claimed that another plan has been hatched to... Updated 23 Mar, 2023 09:31am
Rates PSX closes deep in red KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a bearish trend and closed in deep red with heavy losses due to... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Financing fuel subsidy: Rich to pay Rs100 more per litre: govt ISLAMABAD: The government will finance the fuel subsidy (discounted fuel) by charging Rs100 per litre more from the... Updated 23 Mar, 2023 09:31am
Money laundering, terrorism financing: Customs dept directed to refer cases to CTD ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has directed the Customs department to refer big cases of currency... Updated 23 Mar, 2023 09:30am
SC says 50pc of deemed IT to be paid till adjudication of pending appeal ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court granted interim order that only 50 per cent of the deemed income tax be paid at the... Updated 23 Mar, 2023 09:30am
Reconstitution of NEC approved ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi, Wednesday, approved the reconstitution of the National Economic Council (NEC). ... Updated 23 Mar, 2023 09:33am
Parliament’s attention drawn to ‘existence’ of ‘armed groups’ ISLAMABAD: Accusing Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan of creating unrest in the country, Federal... Updated 23 Mar, 2023 09:32am
Industry intimated: No non-budgeted subsidy on sugar export: MoF ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has conveyed to the country’s sugar industry that no non-budgeted subsidy... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Commodities Gold prices slump KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday saw a big fall on the local market, traders said. The prices slumped by Rs2300 to... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
We are Pakistanis, firstly and lastly EDITORIAL: Today, it has been 83 years since a historic resolution was passed for establishment of a separate... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
Energy US natgas futures down as output rises NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 4% on Wednesday, erasing most of the prior session’s 6% gain, as ... Published 23 Mar, 2023 05:47am
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