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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 China stocks end lower SHANGHAI: China stocks fell on Wednesday, extending losses from the previous session following disappointing ... 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
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
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
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... 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 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 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 Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (May 17, 2023).... 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 BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ==================================== BR... 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 BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... 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
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 EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative 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 GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... 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 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 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 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 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 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 Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth 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 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 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 MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (May 17, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... 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 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 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 Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates 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 LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (May 17, 2023).... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Stalled bailout: Govt to stick it out despite IMF procrastination Minister of State for Finance Aisha Ghaus Pasha says government has made considerable progress with respect to the IMF programme and does not want to detract Updated 18 May, 2023 10:29am
Jul-Apr ITeS export remittances down 3pc to $2.133bn YoY ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) export remittances declined by three percent during the... Updated 18 May, 2023 09:32am
Petroleum sector: Govt plans to curtail circular debt to Rs600bn ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has devised a strategy for curtailing Rs1.7 trillion petroleum sector circular... Updated 21 May, 2023 02:55pm
Imran asked to hand in May 9 suspects to police LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi chaired a meeting at his office in which a briefing was... Updated 18 May, 2023 09:34am
All miscreants will be brought to justice: COAS ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir Wednesday said that ‘recently planned and orchestrated... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Subsidy availed under ZRI scheme: Finance Division proposes industries’ forensic audit ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division has proposed forensic audit of industries which availed subsidy under Zero Rated... Updated 18 May, 2023 09:34am
Non-determination of tariff by Nepra: Kapco threatens to invoke sovereign guarantee ISLAMABAD: M/s Kot Addu Power Company Limited (Kapco) is said to have threatened to invoke sovereign guarantee if... Updated 18 May, 2023 09:37am
PM, Iranian president to open border projects today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and President of Iran Seyed Ebrahim Raisi will jointly inaugurate... Updated 18 May, 2023 09:35am
‘Road-to-Makkah’: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia agree to implement project ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah and Saudi Arabia’s Deputy Interior Minister Dr Nasir Bin Abdul Aziz... Updated 18 May, 2023 03:23pm
Industries in tribal areas: Fate of tax exemptions to be decided in FY24 budget ISLAMABAD: The government, through Finance Bill 2023, will take final decision on the extension in tax exemptions... Updated 18 May, 2023 09:03am
Lamaison offers to invest to help govt develop Capital as per 1960 plan ISLAMABAD: A private real estate investor has offered the federal government to invest in completing Islamabad City... Updated 18 May, 2023 09:01am
Pre-budget talks: Senate panel to meet stakeholders from next week ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee has decided to hold pre-budget meetings with all the relevant stakeholders... Updated 18 May, 2023 09:05am
Taxes Cigarettes: FBR generates additional Rs11.3bn under FED ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has so far generated an additional amount of Rs11.3 billion under the... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures higher SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures climbed on Wednesday, recouping losses from the previous session, as a weaker... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 21.179... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Commodities Iron ore at over 3-week high BEIJING: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures climbed to their highest levels in more than three weeks on ... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am
Commodities ICE canola futures weaken CHICAGO: ICE canola futures dipped on Tuesday, dragged lower by weakness in global vegetable oil markets, after... Published 18 May, 2023 06:10am