Trump to testify under oath in fraud lawsuit NEW YORK: Donald Trump was due back in New York Thursday to answer questions in a civil case that accuses the... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Huge quantity of electronic goods seized KARACHI: Directorate General Intelligence and Investigation (DGI&I), Customs, Karachi, on Thursday foiled an... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Alkhidmat appeals for donations to support funeral service KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has appealed to the public for donations to support its funeral bus service in order to... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Administrator lauds sacrifice rendered by four firefighters KARACHI: Tributes will be paid in a befitting manner during the programme to be held on May 4 to mark the World... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Police, FIA submit to IHC details of cases against PTI leader ISLAMABAD: The Federal Capital Police and the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Thursday, submitted before the... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Minister visits POF, Wah Cantt WAH CANTT: Rana Sana Ullah Khan, Federal Minister Interior visited POF Wah Cantt early this morning. Lt Gen Ali Amir... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Taxes CM instructs BoR to take necessary steps to enhance revenue collection KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a joint meeting of tax collecting agencies of the... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
PAC seeks explanation from Finance Division: HEC transferred Rs28.681bn from assignment account to commercial banks ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) observed that the Higher Education Commission (HEC) transferred Rs... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Elections in Punjab, KP: NA body rejects bill about provision of funds to ECP ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Finance has unanimously rejected the bill moved to ... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
‘Veterans of Pakistan’ delegation calls on Imran LAHORE: ‘Veterans of Pakistan’ on Thursday extended full support to the demand of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
JCP recommends name of Justice Hilali for appointment as PHC CJ ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) Thursday unanimously recommended the name of Justice Mussarat... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Huge rise in FED on cigarettes: govt urged to remain ‘steadfast’ ISLAMABAD: Health activists urged the government to remain steadfast on its major decision of doubling the Federal... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Energy Eid holidays: OMAP says will ensure uninterrupted supply of POL products LAHORE: Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) on Thursday announced special arrangements for the regular and... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Punjab Criminal Prosecution Service (Amendment) Ordinance 2023 promulgated LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman has signed and promulgated the Punjab Criminal Prosecution Service... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Women Leadership Programme concludes at UVAS LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences Lahore arranged concluding ceremony of three-month long 1st... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Much-anticipated Pak-NZ T20 series starts today LAHORE: After witnessing a nail-biting finish in the final of the HBL-Pakistan Super League, just a month ago, the... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Governor approves different appointments in varsities LAHORE: Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman who is also Chancellor approved appointments and nomination to... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
CM pays surprise visit to Sabzazar Model Bazaar LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi paid a surprise visit to Sabzazar Model Bazaar Thursday and... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Absence of proposer or seconder no ground to reject nomination papers: LHC LAHORE: The Lahore High Court observed on Thursday that mere absence of the proposer or seconder cannot be a sole... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
3 terrorists killed in Turbat: ISPR ISLAMABAD: At least three terrorists were killed during an Intelligence-Based Operation (IBO) in the Turbat area of... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rainy spell likely to begin on 15th KARACHI: A new rainy spell is expected to begin from April 15 till next Thursday across the upcountry, as the Met... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Qatar and Bahrain end feud and re-establish relations DOHA: Qatar and Bahrain announced late Wednesday that they had agreed to end a long-running diplomatic feud and... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Norway expels 15 ‘intel officers’ at Russian embassy OSLO: Norway on Thursday announced the expulsion of 15 “intelligence officers” working at the Russian embassy in... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
South Asia India opens new investigation into BBC in widening crackdown NEW DELHI: India’s financial crime-fighting agency has opened an investigation into alleged violations of foreign... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (April 13, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (April 14, 2023)... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (April 13, 2023)... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (April 13, 2023).... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (April 13, 2023).... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
International Institute of Technology Culture & Health Sciences Bill passed ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training Thursday passed the... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
PM, others to take stock of security situation in camera ISLAMABAD: After lawmakers from Waziristan vowed to resist any military “offensive” in their areas, Prime... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Swedish embassy ‘temporarily closed’ for external visitors ISLAMABAD: The Embassy of Sweden on Thursday clarified that its mission in Islamabad has not stopped working but it... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
ECP suspends by-elections to three NA seats ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has suspended the programme for by-elections on three of the six... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Eid-ul-Fitr: govt announces five holidays ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Thursday announced a five-day-long holiday for Eid-ul-Fitr in Pakistan.... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Over 210,000 smokers die annually due to health issues: report ISLAMABAD: Over 210,000 people die every year in Pakistan due to smoking-related health issues, according to a... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Killed in the line of duty: JI seeks urgent compensation payment to firefighters’ heirs KARACHI: Chief of the Karachi chapter of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Hafiz Naeem-ur-Rehman on Thursday paid tribute to the... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Imran assigns targets for election of new AJK premier LAHORE: Chairman of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan has assigned targets to the parliamentary party in the... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
CM notifies Lakhani as syndicate member of Dawood varsity KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has notified Noman Abid Lakhani (TI) as syndicate member of the... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Industry Companies (Postal Ballot) Regulations, 2018: CDC holds awareness sessions about eVoting facility KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) recently made changes in the Companies (Postal... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Resilience, helplessness or loss of trust?—II In other words, the country is on the verge of a sovereign default. This recognition is an admission for cure; ... Updated 14 Apr, 2023 07:16am
A retarding economic growth outlook: IMF and ‘Chicago boys’ in a fix ‘The International Monetary Fund warned that its outlook for global economic growth over the next five years is ... Updated 14 Apr, 2023 07:10am
Disastrous year under the PDM Pakistan’s economy is under stress with low foreign reserves and high inflation. Activity has fallen with policy... Updated 14 Apr, 2023 07:05am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sensitivities are running very high these days “I have an antique eight seater.” “Antique or modern I never heard of an eight seater.” “Right the usual ... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Stocks Wall Street climbs on inflation, jobless claims data NEW YORK: US stock indexes rose on Thursday as a moderation in producer price inflation and jump in weekly jobless... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Stocks Gulf markets mixed amid US recession fears DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf were mostly mixed on Thursday on possible recession in the United States, the... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Stocks Indian shares close marginally higher BENGALURU: Indian shares closed marginally higher on Thursday, after a slide in IT stocks following weak quarterly... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Stocks China stocks fall as chatbot-related companies slump SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Thursday, dragged down by a slump in Chatbot-related companies that had surged amid... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Stocks Luxury stocks boost European shares; French stocks hit new record PARIS: European shares climbed on Thursday on a boost from luxury stocks after LVMH posted upbeat first-quarter... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Letters ‘Power transmission as ‘service’’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor ‘Power transmission as ‘service’’ carried by the newspaper on... Updated 14 Apr, 2023 06:55am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
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 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,294.9898 Bid... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ========================... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ========================... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (April 13, 2023).... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates Equities extend gains KARACHI: A positive trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on the second consecutive day following reports of... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Energy Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil refining margins drop SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil refining margins fell for the fourth consecutive day to $15.38 a barrel... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Energy Asia’s naphtha refining profit margin declines NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha refining profit margin dropped on Thursday as stocks at key trading hub Singapore ... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Energy VLSFO cash premium falls on selling interest SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premium for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) fell on Thursday, as selling interest resumed... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Energy US natgas falls on expectations of lower heating demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell more than 4% on Wednesday on expectations that milder weather would reduce... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Grains Asia rice: rates higher in top hubs MUMBAI/HANOI/ BANGKOK/DHAKA: Top rice exporters saw rates for the staple grain advance this week on increased ... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 49,782 tonnes of cargo comprising 26,650 tonnes of import cargo and 23,132... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (April 13, 2023).... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate increased further by Rs200 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Thursday increased the spot rate by Rs ... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Energy Iron ore futures slip MANILA: Iron ore futures fell on Thursday as pessimism spurred by tepid steel demand in China prevailed, even as... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Commodities Copper hits two-week high on strong Chinese data LONDON: Copper prices hit a two-week high on Thursday, buoyed by upbeat trade data from top metals consumer China ... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Energy Oil falls 1pc on recession fears BENGALURU: Oil prices edged lower on Thursday, after scaling multi-month high levels in the previous session, ... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Commodities Gold rallies to 1-year peak as economic worries mount NEW YORK: Gold surged on Thursday as more weak US economic readings bolstered bets for a pause in interest rate... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Commodities Palm oil drops for second day tracking weaker rival oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures slid for a second straight session on Thursday, to their lowest closing price in... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Commodities TDAP organises interactive session with rice exporters KARACHI: Agro and Food Division of TDAP organized an interactive session with the exporters of rice regarding... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (April 13, 2023).... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
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 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (April 13, 2023).... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,465.1477... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (April 13, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
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 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (April ... Published 14 Apr, 2023 05:59am
Govt-SC standoff worsens amid economic impasse Ruling coalition rejects apex court’s 8-member ‘controversial’ bench Updated 14 Apr, 2023 08:45am
SC renders bill clipping CJP’s powers ineffective at least for now ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has declared that the moment Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure) Bill, 2023 receives... Updated 14 Apr, 2023 08:40am