Women’s cricket: Nida Dar named as skipper, Mark Coles head coach LAHORE: Nida Dar has been appointed as the Pakistan women’s team captain, Mark Coles has been confirmed as the ... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Israeli incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque: OIC emergency meeting on Saturday in Jeddah ISLAMABAD: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has convened an emergency, open-ended meeting on Saturday ... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
S Africa police kill 9 in cash heist shootout JOHANNESBURG: South African authorities said nine suspected robbers were killed in a shootout with police during a... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
MENA Food inflation to weigh on MENA growth this year: World Bank DUBAI: Double-digit food price inflation will weigh on the Middle East and North Africa region this year, causing... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Europe Fresh pension protests rock France before key court ruling PARIS: French demonstrators took to the streets Thursday for another day of protests and strikes to denounce... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Bank Alfalah teams up with NOWPDP KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has announced a strategic partnership with Network of Organizations Working For People With... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
KATI launches Thalassaemia Free Pakistan campaign KARACHI: Faraz-ur-Rehman, President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), has launched the... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Azerbaijan expels four Iranian embassy staff as tensions simmer BAKU: Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry on Thursday announced the expulsion of four employees of Iran’s embassy ... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Macron says ‘counting’ on Xi to ‘bring Russia to its senses’ BEIJING: French President Emmanuel Macron called on his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping Thursday to “bring Russia ... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Tunisia’s Saied rejects IMF ‘diktats’ TUNIS: Tunisian President Kais Saied on Thursday rejected “foreign diktats” from the International Monetary Fund... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Middle East Rocket salvo from Lebanon targets Israel after Al-Aqsa clashes FASSUTA (Israel): A barrage of rockets was fired from Lebanon at Israel on the Jewish Passover holiday Thursday, in... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (April 06, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (April 07, 2023)... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
JI again casts doubts over fairness of digital census KARACHI: The Karachi chapter of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) has again cast doubts over fairness of seventh digital census,... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Pakistan committed to ‘Engage Africa Policy’, Ethiopian envoy told ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Dr Asad Majeed Khan on Thursday reiterated Pakistan’s commitment to deepening... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Dengue cases may rise due to rains: minister LAHORE: Fearing an increase in dengue cases due to recent rains, the Punjab government has decided to intensify... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Dar briefed on projects pertaining to CAA, PIA and railways ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting on matters of the Pakistan Railways... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Court directs SHO to file complaint against Rashid ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday asked the station house officer (SHO) of Aabpara Police ... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
ASF recovers heroin from passenger KARACHI: The Airports Security Force (ASF) has recovered substantial amount of heroin from a passenger, who was... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Thatta, Thar: inDrive donates Rs10m to Akhuwat Foundation for schools’ reconstruction KARACHI: inDrive, the global mobility and urban services platform, has donated Rs 10 million to the Akhuwat... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
PBM launches Orphans and Widows Support Programme ISLAMABAD: Managing Director Pakistan Bait-ul-Mal (PBM) Amir Fida Paracha launched on Thursday the Orphans and ... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
IHC extends interim bails of IK in eight cases ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Thursday, extended interim bails to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Zindigi partners with AJK govt to promote tourism in Pakistan KARACHI: Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, has entered a strategic partnership with the Government of Azad Kashmir to... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
PHDEC conducts webinar on potato KARACHI: PHDEC conducted a webinar on the topic of “Post-harvest Management, Logistics and Storage of Potato”.... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Does airports’ outsourcing fall within scope of PPPA Act? ISLAMABAD: The Aviation Division is to outsource three airports on Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode, after the... Updated 07 Apr, 2023 12:55pm
Alvi hosts Iftar reception for orphans ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday advised the children to work hard as it was inevitable to achieve... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Vendor killed in anti-encroachment drive: CDA official asked to extend assistance to heirs ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety has directed Director... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Polls in Punjab and KP: Coalition govt demands full SC bench: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Law Minister Azam Nazeer Tarar on Thursday said that the coalition government demands for a full... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Nooriabad Power Companies reference: Plea to adjourn hearing against CM, others allowed ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, approved the defence counsel’s request in the Sindh Nooriabad... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
NHA approves discontinuation of internship programme from June 30 ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) Executive Board approved the discontinuation of the internship... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Draft data protection bill does not address industry’s major concerns, claims AIC ISLAMABAD: The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) comprising global digital media giants raised several questions on... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Kharif season: IRSA projects massive water shortage ISLAMABAD: IRSA Advisory Committee on Thursday projected up to 27 percent shortage of water during Kharif season... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
IK should be provided security as per ex-PM’s status: IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday said that Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Hajj scheme: Dar hints at accepting all applications ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar said the government had decided to accept all the applications of 72,869... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Army determined to support just cause of Kashmiris: COAS ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Thursday said the Pakistan Army is determined to defend... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Police arrest fake ‘army captain’ ISLAMABAD: The city police on Thursday arrested a person impersonating a captain of the Pakistan army. Police have... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Fawad terms NA resolution on SC verdict ‘foolish act’ LAHORE: Senior Vice President Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Fawad Chaudhry has termed the National Assembly... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Punjab Clean Air Policy approved LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi Thursday accorded approval to the ‘Punjab Clean Air... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
PAC asks PIA to stop recoveries from fake degree holders ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Thursday asked the management of the PIA to stop recoveries from... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Federal minister, Sindh CM agree to revisit gas distribution policy KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah and Federal State Minister for Petroleum Musadik Malik have agreed... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
PM urges SC to revisit its verdict ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has asked the Supreme Court of Pakistan to review its verdict regarding... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
PTI leader Gandapur arrested DERA ISMAIL KHAN: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Ali Amin Gandapur was on Thursday arrested in Dera Ismail... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
SC asked to set aside ECP decision on KP election date ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan has been requested to set aside the Election Commission of Pakistan’s... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
PML-N terms NA resolution about SC verdict ‘response of 220m people’ ISLAMABAD: The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Thursday described the passage of a resolution by the... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
LHC suspends PBC member’s conviction LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday suspended the conviction of a member of the... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Administrator asks departments to increase their revenue KARACHI: Administrator of Karachi Dr Syed Saif-ur-Rahman has expressed dissatisfaction over the revenue collected by... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Serious economic crisis due to austerity policies, and weak multilateralism Inadequate provision of International Monetary Fund’s (IMF’s) special drawing rights (SDRs) to Pakistan, like in... Updated 07 Apr, 2023 06:32am
Constitution, trichotomy & crises April 10, 2023 marks 50 years of 1973 Constitution of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The constitution of Pakistan has... Updated 07 Apr, 2023 06:30am
Letters Economic impasse and govt procrastination The country’s central bank has further hiked key policy rate by 100 basis points to a record 21 percent with a ... Updated 07 Apr, 2023 06:48am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The wise of today may be the unwise of tomorrow “The problem is that each stakeholder is playing a different game.” “A different game as in strategy or a... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Israel-Pakistan ties: any chance of normalisation? The food items allegedly sent to Israel from Pakistan must have been by now fully digested, and Israelis must have... Updated 07 Apr, 2023 06:36am
Stocks Gulf markets retreat as recession worries weigh DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Thursday as mounting evidence of a US economic slowdown fuelled... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Stocks China stocks flat as recovery optimism offset by Sino-US tension SHANGHAI: China stocks ended roughly flat on Thursday as investors weighed fresh evidence of economic recovery... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Stocks European shares rise as banking gains offset US recession jitters PARIS: European shares rose on Thursday, heading into a long Easter weekend break, as real estate and travel stocks... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Stocks S&P, Nasdaq reverse early declines to edge higher NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq reversed early declines on the last day of a holiday-shortened week, with... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
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 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (April 06, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (April 06, 2023).... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (April 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (April 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (April 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,462.7606... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates Bulls triumph on PSX KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on strong positive note with healthy... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
‘Overdue’ payments to Chinese IPPs: CPPA-G directed to prepare ‘innovative’ instrument ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has directed the Central Power... Updated 07 Apr, 2023 08:48am
Commodities Gold prices decline KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday witnessed a sharp fall on the local market, traders said. The yellow metal ... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Energy Parco shuts refinery for five days for maintenance ISLAMABAD: Pak-Arab Refinery Ltd temporarily shut down its refinery operations for five days as part of its ... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Commodities Copper steadies on optimism over China and technical buying LONDON: Copper prices ticked higher on Thursday, boosted by optimism over recovering demand in top metals consumer... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Energy Oil steady after shock OPEC+ output cuts HOUSTON: Oil held steady in choppy trading on Thursday and was on track for a third weekly gain as markets weighed... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Commodities Gold set for weekly rise on economic woes New YORK: Gold slipped on Thursday as the US dollar and yields firmed, but prices were still on track for a weekly... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Commodities Palm oil reverses early gains on higher output forecast KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures reversed early gains on Thursday to end lower for a second consecutive day... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Energy VLSFO margin down SINGAPORE: Refining margins for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) posted weekly declines as selling interest... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Commodities Vietnam coffee prices move up HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG, (Indonesia): Vietnamese coffee prices rose this week tracking higher prices in London due to... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 24.884... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures decline SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures slid on Thursday as recession fears and dipping oil prices weighed but the market... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Energy Gasoil, jet fuel cracks rebound but still post weekly losses SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10 ppm sulphur gasoil margins and jet fuel cracks on Friday recouped losses suffered in the past... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Grains Asia rice: demand props up Indian rates MUMBAI/ HANOI/ BANGKOK/DHAKA: Indian export prices of rice edged up this week on an improvement in demand and an... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Energy US natgas futures up NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose about 2% on Wednesday on a decline in daily output and an increase in the... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Commodities Iron ore up on hopes of steel demand recovery BEIJING: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures slightly rebounded on Thursday as the market expected downstream ... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 104,433 tonnes of cargo comprising 68,830 tonnes of import cargo and 35,603... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (April 06, 2023).... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate goes up by Rs300 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Thursday increased the spot rate by Rs... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Energy ICE canola futures slip WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures dropped on Wednesday, caught in a sell-off of oilseeds. Canola prices have... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Energy Asia’s gasoline markets climb NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline markets ended the truncated week with a 13% gain as active trading at the Singapore... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (April 06, 2023)... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (April 06, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (April 06, 2023).... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (April 06, 2023). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (April 06, 2023).... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (April 06, 2023).... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
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 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (April 06, 2023).... Published 07 Apr, 2023 06:06am