Saudi hosts landmark Iran, Syria visits as ME ties thaw RIYADH: Saudi Arabia hosted landmark delegations from Iran and Syria on Wednesday as Gulf countries prepare for... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
China’s Sinopec to take stake in Qatar’s North Field East DOHA: China’s Sinopec will take a stake in the eastern expansion of Qatar’s North Field liquefied natural gas... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Major issues hindering 5G launch identified ISLAMABAD: Economic instability and consumer affordability are the major challenges hindering launch of 5G in the... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Yemen prisoner exchange postponed to Friday SANAA: An exchange of nearly 900 prisoners from Yemen’s civil war will start on Friday, one day later than... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
South Asia Exiled Afghan journalists ‘living in fear’ NEW YORK: Stuck with no income for more than a year after fleeing Afghanistan for Pakistan, Samiullah Jahesh was... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Biden embarks on nostalgic tour of Ireland DUBLIN: US President Joe Biden on Wednesday began a nostalgia-filled tour of the Republic of Ireland, jetting in ... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Khawaja Farooq Ahmad appointed AJK acting PM MUZAFFARABAD: After the disqualification of Azad Jammu and Kashmir prime minister Sardar Tanveer Ilyas by the full... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rs21bn for polls in Punjab, KP: ECP fails to submit summary to ECC ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) did not submit a summary to the Economic Coordination Committee... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
8-member bench to hear pleas against SC bill ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Wednesday constituted an eight-member bench for hearing various... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Funds for elections: Notices issued to top MoF official, SBP chief, AGP ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday issued notices to the governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the secretary... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Mufti Saeed tells court: IK’s first Nikkah with Bushra not as per Shariah ISLAMABAD: Mufti Muhammad Saeed, who had solemnized the Nikkah of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 07:01am
Imran annoyed over ‘abduction’ of security staff chief LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has expressed his anger over ‘abduction’ of his... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
‘Mutiny’ case: IHC issues notices to police on Imran’s plea ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday issued notices to the police in Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf ... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Govt to launch drive against harmful plant LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to carry out a drive against the pyrolysis plants that pose a threat to ... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Bid to smuggle ammunition foiled PESHAWAR: Customs authorities have foiled a bid to smuggle foreign-origin ammunition, having a total value of ... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
NA panel orders audit of sports grants by AGP ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly panel Wednesday directed the Pakistan Olympic Association (POA) to conduct their ... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
PPP senator calls for improvement in gas supply to Sindh KARACHI: Senator Waqar Mehdi, General Secretary of Pakistan Peoples Party Sindh chapter, has said that Sindh ... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Questionable text on paper plates: PCAA seals all counters of beverage brand at JIAP KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) on Wednesday sealed all counters of one of the famous beverage... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Lawyers hold rally in support of CJP ISLAMABAD: The ruling coalition of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) faced a fresh setback on Wednesday when... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Khar to lead delegation to Samarkand meeting ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar will lead the Pakistani delegation in the meeting... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: It’s Nawaz Sharif’s year? “The year of the tiger is over?” “That’s what The Khan may wish for but so far Shehbaz Sharif remains on the... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Case related to Nawaz Sharif: Fawad moves SC against LHC decision ISLAMABAD: Former information minister and the leader of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Fawad Chaudhry challenged ... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Expected extreme monsoon rainfall, flooding may delay next elections: NDMA ISLAMABAD: The upcoming elections in the country may be delayed due to the expected extreme monsoon rainfall and... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Pemra’s appeal against TV channel dismissed: Opinion of Council of Complaints needed before deciding a matter: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has said if the power of the Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra)... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Workshop on awareness of road safety held FAISALABAD: A workshop was organized in collaboration with the City Traffic Police (CTOP) at Faisalabad Electric... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
UHS launches Curriculum 2K23 for affiliated medical colleges LAHORE: Launching the new “Curriculum 2K23” of MBBS prepared by the University of Health Sciences (UHS) for... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
It’s Shehbaz’s turn to be disqualified: Elahi LAHORE: President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf and former Punjab chief minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi said on... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Lawyers hold rally in support of CJP ISLAMABAD: The ruling coalition of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) faced a fresh setback on Wednesday when... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Corruption in projects: NAB opens inquiry against Pervaiz Elahi, Moonis LAHORE: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has started an inquiry against the former Punjab chief minister... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Punjab’s ‘big catch-up’ exercise begins ahead of immunisation week LAHORE: While preparations for “The World Immunisation Week” being marked from April 24 to 30 are underway, the... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Separate ministry for exploring potent seeds proposed LAHORE: Stakeholders have suggested setting up a separate ministry to work for exploring more potent seeds from... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Saudi reset and the new Arab order Arab and Persian chieftains have been playing war and peace around the Persian Gulf since the great army of the... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 07:13am
Resilience, helplessness or loss of trust?–I The Pakistanis are battling an inflation rate of over 35 percent, a policy rate of 21 percent, depletion in value of... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 07:20am
The life-giving dams The gushing, frothy spillways create a tremor – you feel the ground shuddering, absorbing the thrust of the force... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 07:29am
Letters A judge among politicians The presence of Justice Qazi Faez Isa, who is slated to become the next Chief Justice of Pakistan in September after... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Young Pakistani students to compete in global event KARACHI: Worlds’ youngest Pakistani students of “The International School Karachi” to Compete in global finals... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Delay in salaries: Operations not at risk: PIA KARACHI: Admitting the salaries of officers and other officials have been delayed, Pakistan International Airlines... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
JI sets up census monitoring cell KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Wednesday set up a cell and web portal to monitor the continuing census... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (April 12, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (April 13, 2023)... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates PSX roars back KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a bullish trend due to fresh buying, mainly in E&P,... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Stocks Wall St sheds gains after brief rally NEW YORK: US stock indexes gave up most of their gains on Wednesday as investors reassessed the outlook for US... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Stocks Europe’s blue-chip index hits 22-year high PARIS: Europe’s blue-chip stocks hit their highest in 22 years on Wednesday as investors sought mega-cap quality... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Stocks HK stocks end lower SHANGHAI: Hong Kong stocks finished lower on Wednesday as heightened Sino-US tensions dented sentiment, while... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Stocks Indian shares extend winning streak ahead of earnings BENGALURU: Indian shares rose on Wednesday as March-quarter corporate earnings trickled in, while caution ahead of... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 93,235 tonnes of cargo comprising 52,409 tonnes of import cargo and 40,826... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (April 12, 2023).... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (April 12, 2023).... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (April 12, 2023).... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
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 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (April 12, 2023).... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
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 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,463.8634... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,295.9248 Bid... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ========================... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ========================... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (April 12, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (April 12, 2023).... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
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 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (April... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
World Bank recognises grim spectre of food price rise Says food prices have been increasing for 11 consecutive months Updated 13 Apr, 2023 08:50am
Dar, others participate in IMF/WB meetings thru Zoom platform ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar attended IMF/ World Bank Spring meetings through Zoom from Islamabad with a... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 08:42am
Fiscal Monitor: IMF projects fall in govt gross debt to 73.6pc of GDP ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has projected a decrease in the government gross debt for Pakistan,... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 08:42am
Higher inflation: Hike in NSS profit rates unlikely to attract investors ISLAMABAD: The recent increase in profit rates of savings accounts is unlikely to attract investors to products on... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 08:44am
Move to incentivise e-bikes: ECC set to consider three options today ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee of the Cabinet, which is scheduled to meet on Thursday (Apr 13), is... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 08:44am
Essential items: Govt vows to take strict action against smugglers ISLAMABAD: The government on Wednesday vowed to take strict action against those elements involved in smuggling of... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 08:49am
Duties/taxes-free vehicles import: FBR proposes changes in motor vehicles rules ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory for Customs officials to communicate particulars... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 08:40am
Nepra approves positive adjustment in Discos’ tariffs ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved positive adjustment of 47 paisa per... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 08:48am
Core banking systems: SBP asks banks to submit FERs data KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has asked banks to submit data of Foreign Exchange Returns (FERs) prepared... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 08:49am
KE keen to purchase power from LEPCL ISLAMABAD: K-Electric (KE) has shown an interest in purchase of power directly from 600-MW coal-fired power plant of... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 08:45am
Muzaffargarh solar plant land: Power Div asked to raise Rs930m from its own unutilised funds ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has asked Power Division to use its own... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 08:39am
Commodities Copper rises after US inflation data LONDON: Copper prices rose on Wednesday as lower than expected US inflation numbers suggested interest rates there... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Energy Oil rises 2pc on lower-than-expected US inflation data HOUSTON: Oil prices rose 2 percent on Wednesday as cooling US inflation data spurred hopes that the Federal Reserve... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Commodities Gold shines as bets for US rate hike pause gather pace NEW YORK: Gold jumped on Wednesday as signs of cooling inflation bolstered bets that a pause in US rate increases ... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Commodities Palm oil ends at 12-day low on muted exports KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slipped on Wednesday to its lowest closing in 12 days as weak April exports... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Rise in workers’ remittances EDITORIAL: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) website notes a rise in March 2023 remittances to 2.532 billion dollars... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 07:06am
Untenable myth of same-day polls EDITORIAL: To the question of when an election should be held to a dissolved assembly, Article 224(2) of the... Updated 13 Apr, 2023 07:08am
Commodities Gold prices down KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday inched down but silver remained firm on the local market, traders said. Gold ... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Minister lauds Canada’s GPT+ Programme for developing states ISLAMABAD: Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan, Leslie Scanlon on Wednesday called on Federal Minister for... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Energy HSFO eases, but steady feedstock demand limits declines SINGAPORE: Asia’s high sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) market eased on Wednesday, though expectations of steady feedstock... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures rally on Shanghai gains SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures extended gains on Wednesday, tracking a firmer Shanghai market, although traders... Published 13 Apr, 2023 06:37am