Bolivian general who captured ‘Che’ Guevara dies LA PAZ: Bolivian general Gary Prado Salmon, who captured communist revolutionary icon Ernesto “Che” Guevara in... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Jordan strikes Iran-linked drugs factory in southern Syria AMMAN: Jordan carried out rare air strikes on southern Syria on Monday, hitting a Iran-linked drugs factory and... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
CPJ to release report on impunity for journalist killings by Israeli military today NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) on May 9, will release “Deadly Pattern,” a report on... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Convoy carrying ASEAN diplomats ‘attacked’ in Myanmar YANGON: A convoy of diplomats travelling in Myanmar came under fire from an unknown armed group, a military official... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
China says imperative to stabilise Sino-US relations BEIJING: China’s Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Monday it is imperative to stabilise Sino-US relations after a... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
South Asia At least 22 dead after India boat capsizes MALAPPURAM: At least 22 people died when a tourist boat capsized in India, officials said Monday, with many of those... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (May 08, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 09, 2023)... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Afghanistan wants Pakistan, TTP to hold talks ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has conveyed to Pakistani authorities that the... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Petition seeking restoration of PA: LHC dismisses plea with fine of Rs100,000 LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday dismissed a petition of a citizen with a fine of Rs 100,000 seeking... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
PM orders urgent steps to address flour crisis in KP ISLAMABAD: Taking notice of the flour crisis in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday has... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Justice Hilali’s appointment as CJ PHC approved ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi approved the appointment of Justice Mussarat Hilali as the regular chief justice ... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Farmers not being allowed to save wheat for purpose of planting: PKI LAHORE: Strongly criticising the raids by districts administrations to obtain harvested wheat from farmers to meet... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
PFA disposes of 7,900 counterfeit soft drink bottles LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Monday disposed of 7,900 counterfeit soft drink bottles ready to be sold... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Cases registered against IK: LHC seeks report LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday sought a report from police by May 10 in a petition of Tehrik-e-Insaf Chief... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Artificial bladders implanted: Five successful ‘Radical Cystectomy Surgeries’ performed at LGH LAHORE: Department of Urology, Lahore General Hospital (LGH) has attained another milestone by conducting five... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
PTA: Govt likely to appoint Hafeezur Rehman as member admin ISLAMABAD: The federal government is likely to appoint Major General Hafeezur Rehman (retired) as new Member... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
LG polls: ruckus in Sindh Assembly as PTI decries ‘rigging’ KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Monday saw a ruckus, as the PTI lawmakers accused the ruling PPP of rigging the ... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Quetta and Chaman: Smuggled items worth Rs50.3m seized KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has seized a huge quantity of poppy seeds, Chinese salt, sugar and peanuts worth Rs50.3... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: It’s not what you say in this country that matters it’s who says it “Ooopsy daisy.” “There are too many ooopsy daisy moments in this country today so you will have to narrow it... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Meeting with Aafia: US visa issued to Dr Fowzia, IHC told ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was apprised Monday that the US visa has been issued to Dr Fowzia Siddiqui... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Pakistan, China, Afghanistan vow to deal with security challenges ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan have resolved they will not allow any individual, party or group,... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Same old mantra all round He came, he saw, he ‘conquered’. That is the take of hardline ‘patriots’ and a large section of our media on... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Causes of the rising inflation The rate of inflation, as measured by the Consumer Price Index (CPI), has been persistently rising since September... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Letters ‘Politics is the art of looking for trouble…’ An embittered Imran Khan is not acting wisely. A kind of desperate sadness seems to have enveloped him as his move ... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Sindh minister thanks people for ‘reposing confidence in PPP’ KARACHI: Sindh Minister of Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon thanked the people of Sindh... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
PPL funds science lab in Akhuwat College Kasur KARACHI: Pakistan Petroleum Limited (PPL), a National E&P company and one of the largest corporate donors has... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Probe against Justice Naqvi: Absence of key govt officials irks PAC ISLAMABAD: Expressing utter displeasure over the absence of federal secretaries, chairmen NADRA and the CDA, and... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Mazari urges UN bodies to take notice of ‘gross violations’ of human rights ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Dr Shireen Mazari on Monday called upon the UN human rights... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Umair Sana announces free blood tests for journalists KARACHI: Umair Sana Foundation has announced free of cost blood test facility for the members of Karachi Press Club... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Turkiye, SAU to start projects on modern agriculture HYDERABAD: Turkiye and Sindh Agriculture University (SAU) have agreed to start various projects on modern... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Poor households: Minister says BISP contributing towards better health of infants, mothers ISLAMABAD: Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) is contributing towards the better health of infants and their... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
HVACR Society, ASHRAE to hold technical conference KARACHI: Karachi Chapter of Pakistan HVACR Society and ASHRAE Pakistan Chapter have agreed to hold a technical... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Scholarships: Balochistan, erstwhile FATA students must hold domicile, ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Monday recommended the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for reviewing the ... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
APT’s SG for enhancing cross-border collaboration ISLAMABAD: Secretary General Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) Masanori Kondo stressed on enhancing cross-border... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates Stock market plummets KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a bearish trend due to heavy selling on investor concerns over... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Energy NTDC Chairman appreciates setting up of training centre at Lahore LAHORE: Board of Directors NTDC Chairman Naveed Ismail has appreciated the NTDC management for setting up a... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Stocks Indian shares rise after financials rebound BENGALURU: India’s key benchmarks advanced over 1% on Monday, helped by a recovery in financials, strong earnings,... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Stocks Gulf markets end mixed on economic concerns DUBAI: Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Monday as traders fretted over global and local economic ... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Stocks Bank stocks help Shanghai index post biggest one-day gains HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks rose on Monday, as banks and energy shares climbed on hopes that a rebound in... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Stocks European shares higher, lifted by healthcare and bank stocks PARIS: European shares ended higher on Monday, with healthcare and bank stocks in the lead as investors awaited key... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Stocks Wall St edges lower on bleak earnings ahead of inflation data NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes inched lower on Monday as Tyson Foods and Catalent led falls on the benchmark... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Energy Asia’s naphtha crack higher NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha refining profit margin rebounded slightly on Monday after dropping by 92% last week, but... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Energy VLSFO extends decline on lower spot offers SINGAPORE: The market for very low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) softened in Asia for a third straight session on Monday,... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Energy Asia Distillates: Gasoil, jet fuel margins little changed amid thin trade SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10ppm sulphur gasoil and jet fuel margins were little changed on Monday amid thin trade, even as... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 233,951 tonnes of cargo comprising 129,908 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (May 08, 2023)... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (May 08, 2023). ======================================= Offset Paper... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (May 08, 2023).... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (May 08, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (May 08, 2023).... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (May 08, 2023).... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
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 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (May 08, 2023).... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (May 08, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
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 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (May 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (May 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,501.8033... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,074.0552... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (May 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,500.5442 BID... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,707.8848... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 517.4565... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 439.1064... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 2,326.5336... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (May 08, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (May 08, 2023).... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (May 08,... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
IMF’s May meetings: Pakistan not on agenda as bailout remains stalled According to the IMF Executive Board calendar available on its website, next meetings are scheduled for May 11, 15, and 17 Updated 09 May, 2023 10:10am
Govt rejects tax on firms’ reserves proposal ISLAMABAD: The government has rejected a proposal of the Reforms and Resource Mobilization Commission (RRMC) to... Updated 09 May, 2023 12:45pm
Staff reinstatement: PSM management being ‘pressurised’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Steel Mills (PSM) management is reportedly being pressurised to reinstate those employees... Updated 09 May, 2023 09:18am
NA informed: Circular debt spikes to Rs2.536trn ISLAMABAD: Despite massive increase in power tariff after coming into power, the ruling coalition of Pakistan... Updated 09 May, 2023 09:17am
ECC approves Rs13.2bn TSG for PMRCL ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the cabinet has approved a technical... Updated 09 May, 2023 09:12am
PD prepares concept note to develop roadmap for green hydrogen ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division (PD) has prepared a concept note to develop a wide roadmap for green hydrogen in the... Updated 09 May, 2023 09:14am
Army warns IK of legal action over allegations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan military on Monday strongly refuted the “highly irresponsible and baseless allegations” levelled... Updated 09 May, 2023 09:16am
IK hits back at PM LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Monday hit back at Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for... Updated 09 May, 2023 09:15am
Meeting shortfall: MoFA to get additional funds of Rs8.4bn ISLAMABAD: The government is to allocate additional funds of Rs 8.4 billion for Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA)... Updated 09 May, 2023 09:14am
Revision in GST returns due to FBR FASTER glitches: Refusing exporters’ requests tantamount to maladministration: FTO ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has committed a serious nature of maladministration by refusing... Updated 09 May, 2023 09:13am
Temporary importation of cars by foreigners/expats: FBR to coordinate with FIA to forestall misuse ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will regularly coordinate with the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)... Updated 09 May, 2023 09:13am
Ethiopian Airlines to resume operations after 25 years KARACHI: Starting May 9 (Tuesday), Ethiopian Airlines is set to resume operations in Pakistan after a 25-year... Updated 09 May, 2023 09:36am
Commodities Gold, silver at new highs KARACHI: Gold and silver prices on Monday hit another record highs on the local market, traders said. Gold prices... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Curbing drug trade, usage: Govt’s planned mega fusion centre to follow US pattern ISLAMABAD: The government is forming a mega fusion center at the pattern of the same facilities developed by the... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Industry CM accords approval to pilot plan of shrimp aquaculture LAHORE: The caretaker chief minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has accorded in-principle approval to a pilot program to... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Industry SME development initiatives: Women parliamentary secretaries to meet soon to delineate plan LAHORE: A concrete plan for economic empowerment of women would be derived in the joint meeting of women... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Industry New paddy varieties: LCCI heaps praise on governor for honouring private sector LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry is thankful to the Governor Punjab Muhammad Baligh ur Rehman for... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Pak exporters to participate in ‘Texworld-Apparel Show’ KARACHI: Exporters and traders from Pakistan will participate in the Texworld-Apparel Sourcing & Home Sourcing,... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
You talk the talk, but can you walk the talk? EDITORIAL: On the ticklish question of elections, it is heartening to note that the government and PTI (Pakistan... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Impasse: Qin has power beyond exhortation EDITORIAL: In a visible departure from successive Chinese governments’ policy not to comment on any country’s... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Kazakhstan keen to deepen its trade ties with Pakistan: envoy ISLAMABAD: Yerzhan Kistafin, Ambassador of Kazakhstan said that his country is keen to strengthen and deepen trade... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Commodities Shanghai copper rises on low stockpiles SHANGHAI: Shanghai copper prices rose on Monday as low inventory levels provided a cushion after prices fell for... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Commodities Gold regains ground with focus on US inflation data NEW YORK: Gold rose on Monday, regaining some ground after a retreat in the previous session and ahead of inflation... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Commodities Palm oil jumps to near three-week higher KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures surged more than 4 percent on Monday to its highest closing in nearly three... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Money & Banking Dollar struggles, pound hits one-year high NEW YORK: The dollar remained relatively weaker against most of its major peers on Monday, as traders wait for the... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
Commodities EU wheat falls as Black Sea supply assessed HAMBURG: European wheat futures fell on Monday on selling pressure after reaching a one-week high on Friday as... Published 09 May, 2023 05:37am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points