South Asia US calls on India to condemn religious violence WASHINGTON: The United States wants India to condemn persistent religious violence, a senior official said Monday,... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Ministry drafts ‘National Artificial Intelligence Policy’ ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication has drafted the “National Artificial... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Ufone 4G joins hands with ‘Polio Eradication Initiative’ ISLAMABAD: Ufone 4G, a Pakistani Telecommunica-tion company has embarked on a shared initiative with the Polio... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Sindh PA concerned at climate change threats KARACHI: The treasury during the Sindh Assembly session singled out the climate change that makes the farmers skip... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Cyclone Mocha death toll rises to 29 in Myanmar SITTWE (Myanmar): The death toll from Cyclone Mocha which barrelled through the Bay of Bengal rose on Monday as... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Europe Fossil fuel-centred growth is obsolete, says EU’s von der Leyen BRUSSELS: An energy mix based on fossil fuels cannot deliver sustainable economic growth for future generations,... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Syria attends first Arab League meeting in 11 years RIYADH: Syria ended over a decade of exile from the Arab League on Monday as its officials took part in a ... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Resurgent Erdogan heads for historic election runoff ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Monday emerged from his toughest election test unbowed and in... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Anti-polio campaign begins in Punjab, Sindh LAHORE: A week-long anti-polio drive began in various districts of Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan on Monday. In... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Punjab CM vows strict action against those who attacked PAF base LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi paid a visit to PAF Base Mianwali and the Judicial Complex... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Illicit cigarette industry’s market share expands to 39pc ISLAMABAD: The illicit cigarette industry share has been increased to 39 percent in the market as compared to claims... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Various sectors: WB explains how adoption of 4IR can help create more jobs ISLAMABAD: The adoption of the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) could create 11 percent more jobs, over and beyond... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (May 15, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 16, 2023)... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Stocks NTS replaces KATS on PSX KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has successfully launched technologically-advanced New Trading System (NTS)... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
PTI’s future? The conflict between the two sides of the political elite, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and the military, the... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Fragile state of public finances The information on fiscal operations by the federal and provincial governments in the first nine months of 2022-23... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Al-Qadir Trust case: LHC grants Bushra Bibi protective bail till 23rd LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday granted protective bail to former first lady ... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
JCP recommends ex-Justice Hameed’s name for FSC CJ’s slot ISLAMABAD: The Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP), on Monday, unanimously, recommended the name of former Justice... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
JI demands extension in census deadline KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Monday sought another extension for the seventh digital census, saying that... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
‘PTI has last chance to clarify whether or not it wants to become political party’: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Pakistan and Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari warned the... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Hajj arrangements reviewed ISLAMABAD: The meeting of the Standing Committee on Religious Affairs and Inter-faith Harmony was convened on Monday... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
IHC directs IGP to produce Fawad Chaudhry today ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Monday, directed the Inspector General (IG) Police Islamabad to produce... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Letters PDM wants to have its cake and eat it too The head of both Jamiat Ulma-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), Maulana Fazlur Rahman, ... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Pakistan, Azerbaijan to hold third round of BPCs on 30th ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Azerbaijan to hold third round of Bilateral Political Consultations (BPCs) on May 30-June 1,... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Stocks China stocks rebound on policy easing hopes HONG KONG: China stocks pared early losses and rebounded strongly on Monday, as investors pinned hopes on policy... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Stocks S&P 500, Dow muted on slowdown fears NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow were subdued in choppy trading on Monday after manufacturing data amplified... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Einstein’s theory doesn’t explain the black hole “The theory of relativity is close to the hearts of the people of the Land of the Pure.” “Well I for one... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
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 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 605.2776... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 605.5094... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 803.2056... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,778.0747... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,311.4626 Bid ... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== Offer... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== Offer... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (May 15, 2023).... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates Stocks up on fresh buying KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a mixed trend due to investors’ lack of interest on ... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Energy Dismal performance: Top brass of Sepco, Hesco grilled by Nepra ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulator Authority (Nepra) on Monday quizzed the top brass of Sukkur ... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Energy Gas/RLNG supply: PAKSEA concerned at withdrawal of concessionary tariff KARACHI: While expressing grave concern over the recent move of withdrawal of concessionary tariff on gas/RLNG ... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Energy Oil rises near 2pc BENGALURU: Oil prices rose about a dollar a barrel on Monday on the prospect of tightening supplies in Canada and... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures gain SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures ended a four-day losing streak on Monday, tracking a supply-driven boost in the... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Energy Asia gasoline crack rises, naphtha at over 4-month low NEW DELHI: Asia’s gasoline market extended gains on Monday amid expectations of firm summer season demand. The... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Energy Asia gasoil, jet fuel margins extend fall on ample supply concerns SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil and jet fuel refining margins fell for the third consecutive trading... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Commodities Iron ore gains on improved China steel demand BEIJING: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures rose on Monday, with investor sentiment buoyed by signs of ... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 16.350... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Energy US natgas hits 2-week highs as lower gas output projected NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed to their highest in two weeks on Monday on concerns over a decline in ... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 176,639 tonnes of cargo comprising 102,566 Tones of import cargo and 74,073... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (May 15, 2023)... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Cotton & Textile Slow business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Energy Asia Fuel Oil: Spot premiums stable SINGAPORE: Spot cash premiums in Asia’s fuel oil market were stable on Monday amid thin trade, while Kuwait’s Al... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (May 15, 2023)... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================================= Offset Paper... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (May 15, 2023).... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (May 15, 2023).... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (May 15, 2023).... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
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 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (May 15, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,505.2893... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,077.9398... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,503.1278 BID... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,711.2242... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 519.6458... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 440.8010... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 15, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 2,332.2362... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (May 15,... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
RDA inflows cross $6bn mark in April KARACHI: Inflows of Roshan Digital Account (RDA) have crossed $6 billion mark for the first time since its... Updated 16 May, 2023 09:27am
Jul-Mar LSMI output declines 8.11pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The Large Scale Manufacturing Industry (LSMI) output has declined by 8.11 percent during July-March... Updated 16 May, 2023 09:25am
Why ‘dialogue’ can’t be resumed, asks SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court asked why the federal government and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) cannot resume... Updated 16 May, 2023 09:26am
Fazl warns CJP against issuing contempt notice to PM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) President and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) Chief Maulana Fazlur... Updated 16 May, 2023 09:27am
IK claims govt seeking 10-year imprisonment for him LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Monday claimed that the Pakistan Democratic Movement... Updated 16 May, 2023 09:14am
May 9 mayhem: Enraged army trying harder to overcome pain Vows that those involved in vandalism will be brought to justice through trials under relevant laws of Pakistan including Pakistan Army Act and Official Secrets Act Updated 16 May, 2023 09:28am
Petrol price slashed by Rs12, HSD’s by Rs30 ISLAMABAD: Federal government on Monday decided to slash the ex-depot price of high speed diesel (HSD) by Rs 30 per... Updated 16 May, 2023 09:15am
TDAP, KGCC: AGP uncovers ‘irregularities’ KARACHI: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has uncovered significant irregularities in the functioning of TDAP... Updated 16 May, 2023 09:24am
‘National Accountability (Amendment) Bill, 2023’ passed ISLAMABAD: A joint-sitting of the Parliament, Monday, passed, “The National Accountability (Amendment) Bill,... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
NA forms body to prepare ‘reference or references’ against judges ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday unanimously adopted a motion to form a five-member special committee to... Updated 16 May, 2023 09:23am
$42.3m of WB disbursement: ECC approves Rs7.84bn TSG as rupee cover ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Technical Supplementary Grant (TSG)... Updated 16 May, 2023 09:13am
Govt debt stocks soar to record Rs57trn by Mar-end: SBP KARACHI: The federal government’s total debt (domestic and external) surged to Rs 57 trillion by the end of March... Updated 16 May, 2023 11:04am
Debt service suspension agreement inked with South Korea ISLAMABAD: The government, on Monday, signed a debt service suspension agreement with the Republic of Korea ... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Ignoble competition EDITORIAL: Were there no Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah there would not have been our Pakistan. As the Pakistan... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Decline in workers’ remittances EDITORIAL: Remittance inward flows declined to 22.74 billion dollars July-April 2023 against 26.14 billion dollars ... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Taxes PSW extends scope of operations to all dry ports except Quetta ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has extended the scope of its operations to all dry ports (except Quetta)... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Economic disaster: BMG, KCCI urge all institutions, stakeholders to sit down together KARACHI: The leadership of Businessmen Group (BMG) and Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) while... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Commodities Gold, silver higher KARACHI: Gold and silver prices on Monday posted sizeable gains on the local market, traders said. Gold was... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Taxes Kazakhstan envoy meets FBR chief ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Kazakhstan to Pakistan H.E Yerzhan Kistafin called on Chairman FBR Asim Ahmad Monday at FBR... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
FPCCI for passing oil price dip benefit on to consumers KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI), has ... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Commodities Gold gains on dollar pullback NEW YORK: Gold advanced on Monday on a weaker dollar as traders stuck to bets on interest rate cuts before year-end... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am
Commodities Copper prices rebound with China liquidity injection LONDON: Copper prices rose on Monday as a liquidity injection by China’s central bank demonstrated support for the... Published 16 May, 2023 03:23am