One-sided photo exhibition of the 1971 events taken down ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office said that the United Nations had to “immediately” take down a photo exhibition in its... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
China launches security probe into US chipmaker Micron BEIJING: Chinese authorities have begun an investigation into leading US memory chipmaker Micron Technology, a... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Philippines announces four more military bases US troops can use MANILA: The Philippines announced Monday the location of four additional military bases to be used by US troops, ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
South Asia Rahul Gandhi appeals defamation conviction SURAT: Top Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi appealed on Monday against the defamation conviction that resulted... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Europe Russia arrests woman over death of top military blogger MOSCOW: Russia on Monday detained a 26-year-old woman after an explosion that killed a top Russian military blogger,... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Trump leaves Florida home to surrender to charges in NY WEST PALM BEACH: Donald Trump left his Florida home Monday bound for New York where he will surrender to criminal... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
IK speeches: LHC issues notice to Pemra chief LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday issued notice to Chairman and director operation Pemra in a contempt ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (April 03, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (April 04, 2023)... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
UK acting HC, IK discuss political situation LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has urged the international community to raise their ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
PM takes exception to CJP’s ‘jail’ remark ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday took exception to an observation made by Chief Justice of ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Govt says it would not accept SC’s ‘hasty decision’ ISLAMABAD: As the apex court is all set to announce its verdict on the delay in Punjab election today (Tuesday),... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Bilawal sees ‘martial law’ if larger bench not formed ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto has raised fear of martial law if the Supreme Court of Pakistan’s ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Justice Isa asks SC registrar to withdraw circular ISLAMABAD: Justice Qazi Faez Isa asked the Supreme Court registrar to withdraw the circular dated March 31... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Failure to complete rape case inquiry: No one be allowed to visit parks after 6pm, CDA told ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Human Rights on Monday, while expressing serious concerns over the... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Policy formulated to address air pollution, NA told ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly has been informed that a National Cleaner Air Policy has been formulated to address... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Cancellation of all cases: LHC bench to hear Imran’s plea today LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday (today) will hear a petition of PTI Chairman Imran Khan... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Lawyers hold demonstration near SC building ISLAMABAD: Lawyers on Monday held a demonstration outside the Supreme Court building to express solidarity with the... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Metropolitan corporation to build new council hall KARACHI: The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation has decided to construct a new council hall near Nipa Chowrangi, the... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Ration distribution tragedy: KCCI, SAI chiefs seek relief for factory owner KARACHI: President of Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) Mohammed Tariq Yousuf and President of Site... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Imran’s petition: IHC issues notices to ministry, federal govt ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued notices to the federal government and ministry of ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
PDMA warns of possible flooding in DG Khan’s streams LAHORE: Director General of the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Flt Lt Imran Qureshi has warned of... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
CM pays surprise visits to flour distribution centres LAHORE: Chief Minister of Punjab Mohsin Naqvi paid surprise visits to free flour distribution centres in Nankana... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
E-commerce platforms urged to be cautious about online marketplaces ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Monday warned the “E-Commerce Platforms” to make... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
ZAB’s ‘judicial murder’: Bilawal says family’s third generation awaiting justice KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said on Monday that the third generation of... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
ACE initiates probe against Yasmin Rashid LAHORE: The Anti-Corruption Establishment (AEC), Punjab, has initiated a probe against former provincial health... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
SC bench hearing polls delay case: PML-N has endorsed PDM decision, says minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday said the Pakistan Muslim... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
President urged to sign SC Practice and Procedure Act, 2023 ISLAMABAD: The special meeting of Federal Cabinet on Monday demanded President Dr Arif Alvi to sign the Supreme ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Hanging by a hair’s thread As these lines are being written, all eyes are once more fixed on the Supreme Court (SC) hearing on the issue of... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rising public debt The extremely worrying indicator today is the large and rapidly growing level of public debt, including the external... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Letters US-Pakistan ties: A price one has to pay According to media reports, finance minister Ishaq Dar is scheduled to leave for Washington soon to attend Annual... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Labour unions, farmers welcome hike in FED on cigarettes ISLAMABAD: Representatives of labour unions and farmers/growers appreciated the government for enhancing the Federal... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Mufti Muneeb puts minimum Fitrana at Rs320 per head LAHORE Former Central Ruet-e-Hilal Committee Chairman Mufti Muneeb-ur-Rehman has declared the minimum amount for... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
A possible way forward–II The rightsizing of the two levels of the government then needs be complemented by a move away from the direct... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Sharifs to visit KSA on 11th to perform Umrah ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Quaid Nawaz Sharif together with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Senate panel unanimously approves Maritime Bill ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Defence Monday unanimously, approved the Pakistan Maritime Zones Bill,... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
PML-N hopes SC verdict will reflect win for system ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), on Monday, hoped the Supreme Court’s decision in the... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Pleas of Imran, spouse: IHC issues notices to NAB ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, issued notices to the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) in... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Interim bail of Umar, others extended in FJC vandalism case ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, extended interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Russia to send first oil consignment by May ISLAMABAD: Russia will send its first consignment of crude oil to Pakistan by next month (May) after Islamabad ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Because of The Rana my petrol bill has risen sky high and… “Ran sahib, Rana sahib, Rana sahib…” “Repetition reminds me of a rosary and a rosary has religious…”... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
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 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates Stocks fall on lack of triggers KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving both ways, closed on a negative ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Energy Gas discovered in Dadu district, says PPL KARACHI: The Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL) has announced that gas has been discovered at the exploratory well... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Energy HSFO firms SINGAPORE: Asia’s high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) market firmed on Monday amid a flurry of bids, though downstream... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Energy Sulphur gasoil lower SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10 ppm sulphur gasoil and jet fuel margins hit fresh lows as crude oil futures surged and... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 228,119 tonnes of cargo comprising 132,704 tonnes of import cargo and 95,415... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq fall as inflation worries resurface NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell on Monday as rising oil prices rekindled concerns that the US Federal... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (April 03, 2023)... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (April 03, 2023).... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (April 03, 2023).... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (April 03, 2023).... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
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 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (April 03, 2023).... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (April 03, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,058.3102... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,459.8383 ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,739.0581... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,289.0611 Bid... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ======================== ... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (April 03, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (April 03, 2023).... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (April 03,... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
MoF lists factors causing fiscal deficit crisis ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has stated that the sharp (V-shaped) economic recovery after the control of... Updated 04 Apr, 2023 09:02am
Dar to attend spring meetings of IMF, WB ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar will visit the United States from April 10 to 16 to attend the upcoming annual... Updated 04 Apr, 2023 09:03am
Jul-Mar trade deficit shrinks 35.51pc to $22.9bn YoY ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit narrowed by 35.51 percent to $22.9 billion during the first nine months... Updated 04 Apr, 2023 08:44am
MPC meeting today: further hike expected KARACHI: The meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will be held Tuesday... Updated 04 Apr, 2023 08:44am
Israel trade rumours rejected: PM alludes to a ‘Jewish’ politician in the same breath Resolves that Pakistan would not deviate from its principled position of having no ties with Israel until Palestinians get their legitimate right Updated 04 Apr, 2023 09:06am
Trade-related data gathered through PSW declared confidential ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared that any trade-related information, transmission,... Updated 04 Apr, 2023 09:03am
Imposition of two QTAs: Nepra approves recovery of Rs20bn from KE consumers ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) on Monday gave its approval for recovery of... Updated 04 Apr, 2023 08:42am
Power Division asked to revisit draft pact with KE on TDS ISLAMABAD: The Debt Management Office of Finance Division has proposed Power Division to revisit draft agreement on... Updated 04 Apr, 2023 09:00am
SC to announce election delay verdict today ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court, on Monday, reserved the judgment, which will be announced today (Tuesday), against the... Updated 04 Apr, 2023 09:01am
Kirthar exploration licence: ECC approves grant of second two-year renewal ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved the grant of second two years’... Updated 04 Apr, 2023 09:04am
Leveraging of land for additional revenue: PM directs Railways ministry to consult stakeholders ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif has directed Ministry of Railways to consult concerned public sector... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Russia shifts to Dubai benchmark in Indian oil deal NEW DELHI: Russia’s largest oil producer Rosneft and India’s top refiner Indian Oil Corp agreed to use the... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
WB urges GHQ to allow power cable route through POF ISLAMABAD: World Bank (WB) has urged General Headquarters (GHQ) to allow National Transmission and Despatch Company... Updated 04 Apr, 2023 08:41am
CCP issues guidelines against deceptive marketing practices ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has devised comprehensive guidelines pertaining to deceptive... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am
Sugar retail price goes up by Rs20/kg in a month ISLAMABAD: Sugar price in the country within the past one month has registered an increase of Rs20 per kg in the... Published 04 Apr, 2023 03:24am