IGP should be ashamed of telling lies: Dr Yasmin LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Punjab President Dr Yasmin Rashid on Thursday castigated Inspector... Published 12 May, 2023 07:08am
Asif raises concerns over nullifying IK’s arrest ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif on Thursday raised concerns over the Supreme Court’s decision to nullify... Published 12 May, 2023 07:07am
Industry KBRIA team, Lesco chief discuss traders, industry issues LAHORE: A delegation of Kattar Band Road Industrial Association called on the Lesco Chief Shahid Haider and had a... Published 12 May, 2023 07:02am
PPP never takes law in hand: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that the PPP never... Published 12 May, 2023 06:56am
Post of member (administration): PTA-recommended candidate requests for application’s withdrawal ISLAMABAD: Dr Muhammad Amir Malik - one of the three recommended candidates for the post of Member Administration of... Published 12 May, 2023 06:54am
Industry SECP registers 1,760 new companies in April ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 1,760 new companies in April 2023,... Published 12 May, 2023 06:50am
Separation of powers fundamental principle of democracy: Marri ISLAMABAD: Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety Minister Shazia Marri, Thursday said the separation of powers is a... Published 12 May, 2023 06:48am
Traders reject strike call from PTI LAHORE: The traders in Lahore on Thursday rejected the call for a strike from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as all... Published 12 May, 2023 06:44am
Europe Britain to supply long range cruise missiles to Ukraine LONDON: Britain on Thursday became the first country to start supplying Ukraine with long-range cruise missiles,... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Biden admin announces plan to curb emissions from power plants WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden’s administration on Thursday announced plans to curb planet-warming emissions from... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Two dead after shooting at German Mercedes plant BERLIN: A suspect was detained after a shooting at a Mercedes-Benz plant in southwestern Germany left two people ... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Turkish spoiler drops out in pre-election shock ISTANBUL: Third-party candidate Muharrem Ince on Thursday withdrew from Turkey’s tight presidential election in a... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Maryam assails CJP, asks him to ‘step down’ LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz leader Maryam Nawaz Sharif demanded Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
PTI’s rejoinder to ISPR’s statement ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday rejected its involvement in recent incidents of violence amid... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Jinnah House, Lahore: Quaid’s piano, other items set on fire by miscreants LAHORE: The piano, writing table, desk and sword of the founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah were... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
President meets Imran KARACHI: President Arif Alvi called on Imran Khan at the Police Lines guest house H-11, Islamabad on Thursday night,... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Suspension of mobile broadband services inflicts Rs820m loss on telecom operators ISLAMABAD: The suspension of mobile broadband services has resulted in a devastating effect on the economy as ... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Pakistan rejects Afghan FM’s dialogue with TTP proposal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday rejected the Afghanistan acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi’s request to... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Alvi writes to PM to ensure protection of life, rights of IK ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi, Thursday deplored the manner in which Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
‘It’s entirely up to PTI to act like a political party or a terrorist outfit’: Bilawal KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party Chairman and Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari Thursday said in principle... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Imran is still a ‘ladla’: Sharjeel KARACHI: Minister of Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sindh Sharjeel Inam Memon said that this has been ... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sunak’s interesting take “Rishi Sunak, the accidental UK Prime Minister, stated that UK is carefully monitoring the situation in... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Sindh Assembly condemns protest violence in country KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Thursday passed a resolution, condemning violence erupted in the country after the... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
No one’s house will be safe if SC rules against IK’s arrest: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Federal Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Thursday warned senior judges of the Supreme Court of... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Recovery of PTI leaders, workers: Multiple petitions filed in LHC LAHORE: Multiple petitions have been filed before the Lahore High Court for the recovery of PTI leader Alia Hamza,... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
ODI rankings: Pakistan moves up LAHORE: Pakistan move up to 2nd position after Australia in the ICC Men’s ODI Team Rankings following the annual... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Flood-hit areas: PCJCCI chief for revival of tourism LAHORE: There is a dire need to revive the tourism sector of Pakistan which has faced a serious setback due to... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Elahi’s pre-arrest bail extended till 25th LAHORE: A special court for anti-corruption extended the pre-arrest bail of Pervez Elahi till May 25 in a case by ... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Former Punjab governor sent to jail LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday rejected the request for the physical remand of former Punjab... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
2,250 miscreants arrested across Punjab: police LAHORE: Punjab Police continued its action on third day to arrest miscreants involved in attacks, vandalism, and... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Economic stress Since around September 2021, and especially since April last year, economic stress has come to Pakistan from a ... Updated 12 May, 2023 06:33am
Time to invest in human capital The contemporary concept of a “nation state” revolves around a nation, community and/or society that is... Updated 12 May, 2023 06:24am
Alleged leaked telephone call doctored: Hammad LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Central Punjab General Secretary Hammad Azhar has said that the alleged ... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
PSO launches ration- distribution drive KARACHI: Living up to its core values of caring and giving, Pakistan State Oil (PSO) launched a nationwide ration... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
NSC meeting postponed ISLAMABAD: The National Security Committee (NSC) meeting, scheduled for today (Friday), has been postponed and will... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (May 11, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (May 12, 2023)... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
APHC AJK team meets Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday reassured Pakistan’s continued political, moral, ... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Alvi urges citizens to remain peaceful ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has strongly condemned the damage incurred to public property by miscreants and... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates PSX climbs on fresh buying KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a positive trend on the back of fresh buying on available... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Energy Asia’s gasoline refining profit margin up NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline refining profit margin rose for a second consecutive session on Thursday after US ... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Energy US natgas edges up on lower output NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up about 1% on Thursday on a decline in output over the past few days and... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 85,958 tonnes of cargo comprising 48,312 tonnes of import cargo and 37,646... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (May 11, 2023)... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate inert on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Updated 12 May, 2023 06:40am
Energy Asia Distillates: Gasoil, jet fuel margins rise SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10ppm sulphur gasoil and jet fuel margins rose on Thursday, as demand sentiment improved after... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Stocks FTSE index ends flat; little reaction to BoE rate decision LONDON: The UK’s FTSE 100 share index ended virtually flat on Thursday, although mining stocks fell as base metal... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Energy Oil prices slip 1pc, US jobless data and debt-ceiling talks weigh NEW YORK: Oil prices slid about 1% on Thursday as a political standoff over the US debt ceiling stoked recession... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Stocks European shares run out of steam by close as Bayer, energy stocks weigh PARIS: Europe’s benchmark STOXX 600 was unchanged on Thursday as a drag by Germany’s Bayer and energy stocks... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Stocks Dow, S&P 500 weighed down by Disney NEW YORK: The Dow and the S&P 500 fell on Thursday, pressured by a drop in Disney shares after the company... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Letters India’s growing belligerence In a highly important development in the context of dynamics of changing bilateral and multi-lateral relationships ... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Energy OPEC holds global oil demand view steady, cites US debt ceiling risks LONDON: OPEC’s global oil demand forecast for 2023 was held steady for a third month on Thursday, with the ... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (May 11, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (May 11, 2023).... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (May 11, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 12 May, 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 (May 11, 2023).... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (May 11, 2023).... Published 12 May, 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 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (May 11, 2023).... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (May 11, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 May, 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 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (May 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (May 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,075.6626... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (May 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,499.9614 ... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (May 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (May 11, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (May 11, 2023).... Published 12 May, 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 12 May, 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 (May 11,... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
PoS payments fall 50pc after protest violence KARACHI: Point-of-sale transactions routed through Pakistan’s main digital payment systems fell by around 50% the... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Pakistan needs significantly more financing for successful bailout review: IMF WASHINGTON: Pakistan needs significant additional financing for a successful completion of the long-stalled ninth... Updated 12 May, 2023 12:29pm
Govt to scrap fuel subsidy plan, IMF told ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has told the International Monetary Fund (IMF) it will not implement a fuel subsidy programme as... Updated 12 May, 2023 08:45am
Federal budget on June 9: Govt will fulfil all external obligations: Dar Says there is a plan for foreign payments of $3.7 billion in May and June Updated 12 May, 2023 10:29am
Financing needs: Wapda seeks appraisal session with PM, ministers ISLAMABAD: The Water and Power Development Authority (Wapda) has proposed an appraisal session with Prime Minister... Updated 12 May, 2023 08:46am
March 2023: Nepra approves Rs3.94 per unit positive adjustment for KE ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has approved positive adjustment of Rs 3.94 per... Updated 12 May, 2023 09:02am
SC declares arrest of PTI chief ‘invalid’ ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial on Thursday said “arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran... Updated 12 May, 2023 08:47am
UN rights chief urges ‘restraint’ from security forces GENEVA: The UN rights chief urged Pakistan security forces to show “restraint” and said “protesters should refrain... Updated 12 May, 2023 08:44am
BOE raises rates LONDON: The Bank of England raised its key interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4.5% on Thursday and... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Forex reserves fall $53m KARACHI: The country’s total liquid foreign exchange reserves slightly fell by $ 53 million during last week.... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Energy Newly-launched night navigation increases FOTCO’s terminal capacity by 30pc Port Qasim, FOTCO successfully dock first-ever oil vessel at night Updated 12 May, 2023 11:26am
Settlement of water dispute with India: Govt to provide Rs153m against court fees ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to provide Rs153 million for payment of court cases fee for the settlement of... Updated 12 May, 2023 09:01am
SBP’s FE circular No. 02 of 2023 ‘unfair’: TMA KARACHI: Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan Thursday called the State Banks’s circular to mark lien on the... Updated 12 May, 2023 09:01am
$105m solar energy project: SED submits revised PC-1 to Planning Commission ISLAMABAD: The Sindh Energy Department (SED) has submitted a revised PC1 to the Planning Commission that seeks to... Updated 12 May, 2023 08:43am
Qesco seeks 44pc increase in power tariff ISLAMABAD: The Quetta Electric Supply Company (Qesco) on Thursday sought an increase of 44 percent to Rs 39.23 per... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Discos seek Rs1.5 per unit QTA for Q3 ISLAMABAD: Power Distribution Companies (DISCOs) have sought positive adjustment of Rs1.5 per unit to recover... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
PBF unveils budget proposals: Govt urged to take steps aimed at boosting business activities KARACHI: The Pakistan Business Forum (PBF) suggested the government to take effective economic measures in the ... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Industry Speakers underscore need for lending full support to SMEs for economic development, progress LAHORE: Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the game changer of the transition towards economic stability... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Taxes Experts urge govt to avoid frequent changes in tax laws LAHORE: Tax experts have urged the government to strike a balance between the need to update tax laws and the need ... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Commodities ICE canola futures dip WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures dipped on Wednesday, pressured by weaker crude and soybean oil prices.... Published 12 May, 2023 05:59am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept