The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (May 17, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (May 18, 2023)... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
60 cricketers to feature in ‘Pakistan Cup Women's Cricket Tournament’ LAHORE: Pakistan’s best women cricketers will be in action in the city of lights, Karachi, from Friday (May 19), ... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Aamer Kayani parts ways with PTI over May 9 mayhem ISLAMABAD: As Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) is in hot waters after violent protests across the country following ... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Call for creating awareness among youth about harassment HYDERABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Wednesday have said that whether it is sexual harassment or any other form of... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
DSSE hosts undergraduate research symposium KARACHI: The Dhanani School of Science and Engineering (DSSE) at Habib University reaffirmed its commitment to... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Korean, Iraqi envoys call on Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Republic of Korea's Ambassador to Pakistan Suh Sangpyo called on Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
LHC stays process to hand over school to Danish School System LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday stayed the process of taking over the Government Central Model School by... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Biden says confident in reaching deal to avert default WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said Wednesday he was confident about reaching a deal with Republican leaders to... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Eight dead, Grand Prix postponed after flooding in Italy CESENA: Eight people died and thousands were evacuated from their homes after heavy rains caused devastation across... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
UN seeks $3bn for Sudan as fighting rages in Khartoum KHARTOUM/ GENEVA: The United Nations said on Wednesday more than half Sudan’s population now needed aid and... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
India boosts security for G20 meeting in IIOJK after attacks NEW DELHI/OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: India has stepped up security in the Illegally Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) ... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Majority of hypertension carriers unaware of disease: experts LAHORE: Terming the hypertension as a silent killer and mother of all major diseases, health professionals said... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Minister, Dutch DRR team explore integrated flood resilience strategies ISLAMABAD: Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman on Wednesday hosted a delegation of experts from the Dutch Disaster... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
NAB summons Rashid on 24th ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned Awami Muslim League chief and former interior... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
PPP’s Rabbani opposes applying Army Act to PTI protestors ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Senator Raza Rabbani has opposed the trial of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Shehroze Kashif summits 8000m peaks Mount Dhaulagiri LAHORE: The young Pakistani top mountaineer Shehroze Kashif has successfully summited Mount Dhaulagiri, which is the... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
PM Youth Skill Development Programme: SSUET, NVTTC offer training to students in seven trades KARACHI: In pursuit of Prime Minister’s Youth Skill Development Programme (Batch IV), Sir Syed University of... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
May 9 Mayhem: Violence inciters will be tried under laws: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday said the perpetrators, ... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Out-of-school children: national action plan agreed upon ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Minister says there’s clear evidence of judiciary’s strong bias in favour of Imran ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Poverty Alleviation and Social Security Faisal Karim Kundi questioned the... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Army: former govt employees express solidarity PESHAWAR: In a powerful display of unity and support, different rallies led by former government officials from... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Speakers underscore need for implementing economic, development reforms in G-B ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a conference, while stressing the need for implementing strategic economic and development... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
PFF’s ‘normalization committee’: NA panel for holding elections ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly panel on Wednesday directed for holding free and fair elections of the Pakistan... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
All set to mark first France Alumni Day this month ISLAMABAD: The first-ever France Alumni Day, the world day of international graduates from the French Higher... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Sindh PA concerned at use of illegal nets, fishing practices KARACHI: Opposition during the Sindh Assembly session on Wednesday voiced concerns over the use of banned fishing... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Case against Mazari and Naz discharged by court ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday discharged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shireen Mazari and Senator... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Miftah for creating more provinces KARACHI: Former Finance Minister Dr Miftah Ismail has proposed creation of more provinces by giving each division ... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Bushra Bibi files ICA LAHORE: Bushra Bibi, wife of Imran Khan, has filed an Intra-Court Appeal (ICA) before the Lahore High Court... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
JKT accuses PTI workers of attacking Jinnah House LAHORE: Disgruntled Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) leader Jahangir Khan Tareen (JKT) has condemned the May 9... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
LCCI puts its weight behind defence institutions LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry (LCCI) has expressed unwavering confidence in the armed forces... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
LHC orders release of 70 PTI workers LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday set aside the detention orders of as many as 70 workers of the... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
‘Kachhi Canal Extension Project’ to be completed soon: WAPDA LAHORE: The Kachhi Canal Extension Project being constructed by WAPDA in District Dera Bugti of Balochistan will be... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Renowned historian Gul Hassan Kalmati passes away KARACHI: Sindh’s renowned historian, Gul Hassan Kalmati passed away on Wednesday while battling cancer. As per... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
ATC extends interim bails of IK, others ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Wednesday, extended interim bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
IHC provides relief to Mazari, other PTI leaders ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, provided relief to many leaders of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
WWF, PepsiCo complete ‘Water Replenishment Project’ in Hattar ISLAMABAD: PepsiCo Pakistan, Wednesday successfully completed an inclusive Water Replenishment Project for community... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Sindh govt plans insurance of crops with a view to shielding farmers KARACHI: The Sindh government has planned the insurance of crops with the aim of shielding farmers from financial... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Lt-Gen Syed Aamer Reza made Corps Commander Lahore ISLAMABAD: Lieutenant General Syed Aamer Raza, HI (M) has been posted as new Corps Commander Lahore, defence sources... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
May 9 mayhem Perpetrators must be tried expeditiously: PBC ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) strongly condemned the acts of riots and arson at military installations... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
‘Good to see you’ gesture arrives in IHC as well ISLAMABAD: The gesture of “good to see you” has also reached the Islamabad High Court (IHC), which caused some... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (May 17, 2023).... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ========================... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ========================... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,312.4846 Bid... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,506.3148... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
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 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (May 17, 2023).... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
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 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (May 17, 2023).... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (May 17, 2023).... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Letters Political workers must not be tried under Army Act The National Security Committee led by prime minister Shehbaz Sharif has allowed armed forces to conduct the trial ... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Pakistan’s place in a changing world It’s a shame that Pakistan is going down the gutter just when a changing, increasingly multipolar world is... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Income inequality: export-led growth only solution Pakistan is currently in difficult circumstances, grappling with deindustrialization and widespread unemployment. ... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Stocks China stocks end lower SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session following disappointing ... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Stocks European shares slip on US debt ceiling concerns PARIS: European shares slipped on Wednesday as concerns about whether the United States can avoid a debt default... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Stocks Wall St gains as Tesla, regional banks boost NEW YORK: US stock indexes rose on Wednesday, driven by Tesla and after Western Alliance led a bounce among regional... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 122,367 tonnes of cargo comprising 82,856 tonnes of import cargo and 39,511... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Political workers must not be tried under Army Act “I see the same pattern.” “What pattern? Disclaiming responsibility by a party head, and for good measure... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
IHC bars Imran’s arrest in cases till 31st ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, extended its orders of not arresting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
General election only solution, IK tells ‘establishment’ LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has urged the establishment not to escalate the situation as it... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Bilawal launches ‘Share Pakistan Portal’ ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Wednesday launched the “Share Pakistan Portal” – a... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Rates Stocks fall on profit-taking KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) Wednesday closed lower as investors booked profit due to uncertainty on... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
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 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (May 17, 2023)... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Cotton & Textile 70pc of cotton sowing target achieved in Sargodha LAHORE: Secretary Agriculture, Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo said that the increase in the area under cotton cultivation... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Taxes FBR imposes major penalty of ‘Dismissal from Service’ upon PO ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has imposed a major penalty of “Dismissal from Service” upon Samra... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Money & Banking TMB reports financial results for Q1 2023 ISLAMABAD: Telenor Microfinance Bank (TMB), operator of Pakistan’s leading digital financial services platform,... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Energy FFC Energy wind power plant celebrates decade of excellence ISLAMABAD: FFC Energy Limited (FFCEL) “Pakistan’s pioneering Wind Power Project”, a subsidiary of Fauji... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Energy IESCO taking steps to insulate consumers against electrical accidents: CEO ISLAMABAD: Chief Executive IESCO Dr Muhammad Amjad Khan has said that the first responsibility of the IESCO... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
SBP cancels license of forex firm KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) on Wednesday cancelled the authorization/ license of M/s. Noble Exchange... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Energy Gasoil, jet fuel margins up for 2nd day SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10-ppm sulphur gasoil and jet fuel margins climbed for a second consecutive trading session on... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Energy Dastgir-led team attends ‘Future Energy Asia 2023 Conference’ in Bangkok ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s delegation attended the Future Energy Asia conference 2023 organized by the USAID in ... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Money & Banking MCB Bank launches ATM upgradation project LAHORE: MCB Bank Limited (MCB), one of Pakistan’s leading banks, has launched a technology upgrade of its existing... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Reduction in POL products’ prices EDITORIAL: Petrol price was slashed by 12 rupees per litre and high speed diesel’s 30 rupees per litre while... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Post-May 9 questions and answers EDITORIAL: Was the massive attack on military installations, both actual and symbolic, on May 9 a spontaneously... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Commodities Gold lower NEW YORK: Gold retreated on Wednesday as the dollar advanced after hawkish comments from US Federal Reserve ... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Money & Banking US dollar hits seven-week peak NEW YORK: The dollar rose to a seven-week high on Wednesday, boosted by safe-haven bets amid the risk of a US debt... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Commodities Palm oil slides to two-week low KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell for a third day on Wednesday to their lowest levels in two weeks,... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am