Industry Suspension of mobile broadband has devastating effect on economy ISLAMABAD: The suspension of mobile broadband services has resulted in a devastating effect on the economy as ... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Israel, Palestinian militants trade deadly fire over Gaza GAZA CITY, (Palestinian Territories): Israel’s army and Gaza militants traded heavy cross-border fire Wednesday,... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
5G networks: SATRC workshop highlights significance of national optical fibre ISLAMABAD: The South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC) Workshop on Policy, Regulation and... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Only around 50pc of women own mobile phones: GSMA ISLAMABAD: Only around half of all women in Pakistan own a mobile phone compared to 81 percent of men, and without... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
CM takes steps to deal with post-IK arrest situation LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi chaired an important meeting at his office aimed at... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rs105m collected thru price control app LAHORE: Through the use of a smartphone application, Price Control Magistrate App, the Punjab government collected... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
HRCP concerned at deepening political crisis LAHORE: The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed its grave concern over the unfolding political... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Former Punjab governor Omar Cheema arrested LAHORE: A team of the Anti-Corruption Establish-ment (ACE) Punjab has arrested the former Punjab governor and PTI... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Imran indicted in Toshakhana case ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday indicted Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the Toshakhana... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Punjab govt approves army’s deployment to control situation LAHORE: The Punjab government approved on Wednesday army’s deployment in the province to address the deteriorating... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Pakistani-Americans urge govt to abide by constitution KARACHI: On Monday May 08th 2023, Congresswoman Maxine Waters held a zoom call with former Prime Minister Imran Khan... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
PPP leader condemns violence over IK’s arrest KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Hub chapter President Ali Hasan Brohi has said that the recent events... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Sindh CM vows stiff action against miscreants KARACHI: Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah visited various areas of the city late night and early morning after lawless... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Cleaning operation at Shahrah-e-Faisal under way KARACHI: Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) on Wednesday mobilized various teams to carry out cleaning... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
‘Karachiites have buried the politics of bullying’: Murtaza KARACHI: Spokesperson of Sindh Government and Advisor for Law Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that the people of... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
ASEAN vows action on human traffickers operating online LABUAN BAJO (Indonesia): Southeast Asian nations vowed Wednesday tougher action on human trafficking as criminals... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Fifteen children drown, 25 more missing in Nigeria boat tragedy KANO: Fifteen children drowned and 25 others were missing after their overloaded boat capsized on a river in... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Assad receives Saudi invitation to Arab summit DAMASCUS: Syrian President Bashar al-Assad received an invitation to next week’s Arab summit in Saudi Arabia, the... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
PTI miscreants have links with BJP, RSS, says Tarar ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Attaullah Tarar, Wednesday, claimed that the miscreants of... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Pakistan welcomes Saudi Arabia’s efforts for peace in Sudan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday welcomed Saudi Arabia’s efforts for peace in Sudan and reiterated its principled... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Golden Jubilee of Constitution: NA speaker says 10th April 1973 shining, historic moment in national history ISLAMABAD: The Speaker National Assembly Raja Pervaiz Ashraf on Wednesday said 10th April 1973 is a shining and... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
7th Digital Population & Housing census -2023: Minister directs provinces to complete operation till 15th ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday directed... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Electric wheelchairs distributed: Minister advises special students to sharpen mental strength ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal has advised the university... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Flagship 5G smartphones: MediaTek expands portfolio with new Dimensity 9200+ chipset KARACHI: MediaTek has expanded its Dimensity portfolio with its new Dimensity 9200+ chipset for flagship 5G... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
National Social Protection moot concludes: Marri says joint efforts vital for financial uplifting of poor ISLAMABAD: Shazia Marri, Federal Minister for Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety (PA&SS), Chairperson Benazir... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Cases against Murad Saeed: LHC seeks details by 22nd LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought details of the cases registered against former federal minister ... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
IK arrest to spread anarchy: PDP chief KARACHI: Arrest of Imran Khan from court premises is not appropriate and it would spread anarchy, said Pasban... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Tyrian White case: IHC CJ orders ‘bench reconstitution’ ISLAMABAD: In an unprecedented happening of events, the chief justice of the Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday,... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Hot weather grips several parts of country KARACHI: Hot weather on Wednesday gripped several parts of the country with the season's highest temperature 46... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 10, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (May 11, 2023)... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
IK remanded in NAB custody for eight days ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Wednesday granted the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) eight-day physical... Updated 11 May, 2023 08:53am
Army deployed in Islamabad, Punjab and KP ISLAMABAD: The army has been called in by two provinces, Punjab and Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa, as well as, in the federal... Updated 11 May, 2023 08:53am
UK monitoring situation carefully: Sunak LONDON: Britain is monitoring the situation in Pakistan carefully, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said on Wednesday,... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Talks with TTP: Pakistan condemns Muttaqi’s statement ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has expressed disappointment at Afghanistan acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Fazl for strong action against miscreants ISLAMABAD: Chief Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Maulana Fazlur Rehman on Wednesday called for the eradication of... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
SC turns down PTI pleas against IHC order ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday turned down the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s petition challenging ... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
PTI’s protests continue in twin cities ISLAMABAD: The twin cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi turned into a battleground as a large number of supporters of... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
COAS returns from Oman, Qatar ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Syed Asim Munir has returned to Pakistan following official military... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Saudi parliamentary delegation calls on NA speaker ISLAMABAD: Dr Abdullah Mohammad Al-Sheikh, Chairman of Majlis-e-Shura of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, accompanied by the... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
PTI’s protest: DIG operations undergoes eye surgery LAHORE: The caretaker provincial Minister of Health Dr Javed Akram visited Services Hospital and met the family of... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A performance analysis of murshids “Why are you shaking your head? It’s not as if former heads of government have never been arrested.” “Yes... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Stocks Gulf stock markets end mixed DUBAI: Gulf stock markets showed no clear direction on Wednesday after a mixed set of corporate earnings, while... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Stocks China stocks lose further on shrinking imports HONG KONG: Chinese stocks extended declines on Wednesday after a disappointing April trade data, and as traders... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Stocks European stocks fall after sticky US inflation PARIS: European shares dropped on Wednesday as strong underlying inflation in the US indicated that the Federal... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Stocks Nasdaq leads gains on Wall St on signs of easing inflation NEW YORK: The Nasdaq led gains among Wall Street’s main indexes on Wednesday as a slightly lower-than-expected... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Why’s everybody so surprised? Why’s everybody so surprised that Imran Khan was finally arrested and PTI’s reaction lit up the whole country?... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Letters IK has raised a profound question Hours before a deeply embittered Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan responded to ISPR’s statement... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (May 10, 2023).... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (May 10, 2023).... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (May 10, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
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 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,496.7816... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (May 10, 2023).... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Miscreants will be brought to justice: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that those who have taken the law into their own hands will be... Updated 11 May, 2023 08:53am
Special Technology Zones: FBR imposes conditions on importers ISLAMABAD: The goods imported for the Special Technology Zones (STZs) must be retained for a period of at least ten... Updated 11 May, 2023 08:49am
Cabinet approves sale of old chancery building in Washington ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has approved the sale of the old building of Pakistan Chancery located in R Street... Updated 11 May, 2023 08:47am
Rates PSX bearish on heavy selling KARACHI: Bearish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday due to heavy selling on investor concerns... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Exporters oppose ban on rice cultivation in various Sindh districts KARACHI: Rice exporters have strongly opposed a ban on rice cultivation in the various districts of Sindh province.... Updated 11 May, 2023 08:47am
TPS Guddu: PD against planned diversion of gas supply to urea factories ISLAMABAD: Power Division is said to have opposed diversion of 110 MMCFD gas of Mari Gas from Thermal Power Station... Updated 11 May, 2023 08:44am
International tax conventions, deals: SC says role of state more of an implementer than an interpreter ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court held that international tax conventions or agreements or treaties are of a special... Updated 11 May, 2023 08:48am
Power supply to Dasu affectees: Pesco accused of being uncooperative ISLAMABAD: Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has accused Peshawar Electric Power Supply Company (Pesco)... Updated 11 May, 2023 08:43am
Energy PSMA requests FBR to withdraw SRO 501(1)/2023 LAHORE: The Pakistan Steel Melters Association (PSMA) on Wednesday raised serious concern that the Federal Board of... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Grains EU 2022/23 soft wheat exports reach 26.49m tonnes PARIS: Soft wheat exports from the European Union in the 2022/23 season that started last July reached 26.49 million... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Energy Asia’s spot fuel market steady to firmer SINGAPORE Asia’s spot fuel oil market was steady to firmer on Wednesday as market backwardation firmed, while more... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 13.936... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Energy Asia’s 10ppm sulphur gasoil refining margins up SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10ppm sulphur gasoil refining margins rose on Wednesday, supported by falling crude prices, even... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Commodities Iron ore holds ground on renewed China demand optimism MANILA: Benchmark iron ore futures held their ground on Wednesday, supported by renewed optimism around demand... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Energy US natgas down as Canada exports rise NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell about 2% on Wednesday as Canada boosted exports after reducing flows earlier ... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 28,195 tonnes of cargo comprising 15,620 tonnes of import cargo and 12,575... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (May 10, 2023)... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Cotton & Textile Listless business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Commodities Japanese rubber gains SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures climbed on Wednesday, tracking strength in the Shanghai market, supported by... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Commodities Weak Chinese demand outlook punishes copper LONDON: Copper and other industrial metals fell on Wednesday after weak trade data from top consumer China cemented... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Energy Oil falls 2pc on surprise jump in US crude inventories BENGALURU: Oil prices fell more than a dollar a barrel on Wednesday, ending a three-day rally as an unexpected jump... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Commodities Gold holds post-CPI gains on hopes for Fed pause NEW YORK: Gold held onto gains on Wednesday in relatively choppy trading as the dollar retreated after US inflation... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Commodities Palm oil ends five-session high KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Wednesday despite a deeper-than-expected cut in April production ... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Commodities Gold posts record single-day increase KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday continued to shoot up to the fresh historic highs with silver on the local market,... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Commodities ICE canola futures rise WINNIPEG, Manitoba: ICE canola futures rose on Tuesday, boosted by a government report showing lower-than-expected... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (May 10, 2023)... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (May 10, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (May 10, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (May 10, 2023).... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
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 11 May, 2023 05:54am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (May 10,... Published 11 May, 2023 05:54am
At least four killed, several hurt in Peshawar protest Markets, commercial centres and business hubs remained closed as violent protests continued following Imran Khan's arrest Updated 11 May, 2023 08:51am