Israeli forces kill three Palestinians in West Bank JERUSALEM: Israeli forces killed three Palestinian fighters Monday in a raid on a refugee camp in the occupied West... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Meta hit with record 1.2-bn-euro fine over EU data rules DUBLIN: Facebook owner Meta has been fined a record 1.2 billion euros ($1.3 billion) for transferring EU user data ... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Tech integration boosts pre-schooling outcomes: experts KARACHI: Planned and efficient use of technology can significantly improve children development and school... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
PTI leaders Asad Qaiser, Anwer Taj granted bail till 29th ISLAMABAD: A local court on Monday granted bail to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leaders Asad Qaiser and Anwer Taj... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
PPP claims to elect its mayor Karachi KARACHI: The ruling PPP in the Sindh Assembly on Monday claimed to elect its mayor for the metropolis and played ... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Pakistan Cup Women's Cricket Tournament starts today LAHORE: Three teams, boasting the best women cricketers, will compete for glory from today in the one-day phase of... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Micronutrient deficiencies alarmingly high among women & children: DG SFA KARACHI: Director General Sindh Food Authority (SFA) Agha Fakhar Hussain has said that micronutrient deficiencies ... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Main suspect of Radio Pakistan building arson held PESHAWAR: Police on Monday claimed that they have arrested the main suspect in torching the Radio Pakistan building... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
JI Karachi vows to defeat PPP's ‘fascism’ KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Monday vowed to defeat the PPP's "fascism" and slammed it for its "fascist"... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
IHC issues notices in Qureshi’s plea seeking protective bail ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), on Monday, issued notice to the inspector general (IG) of Islamabad ... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
ECP hearing contempt case against IK, others today ISLAMABAD: The hearing of the contempt case involving Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former prime... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Bangladesh Deputy HC meets Governor KARACHI: Bangladesh Deputy High Commissioner in Karachi, S. M. Mahbubul Alam had a call on the Governor Sindh... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Alvi for promoting environment-friendly transportation ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has called for promoting clean and environment-friendly transportation in the... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (May 22, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (May 23, 2023)... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Bilawal says India misusing its position as G20 chair ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday said that India is misusing its position as chair of ... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Balochistan’s prosperity govt’s top priority: PM QUETTA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the development and prosperity of Balochistan province was top... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
PTA establishes ‘STACA Division’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has established the Standards, Type Approval and... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
IGP tells LHC: ‘Imran Riaz not in police custody’ LAHORE: The Inspector General of Punjab Police told the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday that anchorperson Imran... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
34th National Games inaugurated: PM vows full support to efforts aimed at promoting sports QUETTA: Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Monday assured that the federal government was committed to ... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
PTI moves SC against trials of civilians by ‘military courts’ ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) approached the Supreme Court against trying civilians in military... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Punjab elections: Govt says SC’s order ‘disregards’ ECP ISLAMABAD: The federal government and the caretaker government of Punjab stated that the Supreme Court order to hold... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
‘Audio leaks’ case: Judicial commission to make its proceedings public ISLAMABAD: A three-member judicial commission formed to inquire into the veracity of the wide circulations of audio... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Thalassemia test: Punjab govt to introduce law soon LAHORE: The caretaker Punjab Health Minister Dr Javed Akram said on Monday that the provincial government is soon... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
GCU announces establishment of ‘Department of Global Studies’ LAHORE: Government College University (GCU), Lahore, has taken an initiative towards fostering global understanding... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Attacks were planned by IK, alleges Hamza LAHORE: Former Punjab chief minister and PML-N leader Hamza Shehbaz said on Monday that PTI Chairman Imran Khan by... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Ex-minister Wajahat quits PTI LAHORE: Announcing to quit the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI), the former federal minister Chaudhry Wajahat Hussain... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
CM vows to resolve key PKLI issues on priority basis LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has directed the authorities concerned to address key ... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Endgame PTI The events of the last two weeks have shaken Pakistan to the core. Imran Khan’s arrest on May 9, 2023 by the... Updated 23 May, 2023 06:42am
Slump in industrial production There is no end to the bad news on the on-going performance of the economy of Pakistan. Now we have been informed by... Updated 23 May, 2023 06:36am
Letters The challenge of smuggling The body or organisation of large steel producers has raised its voice against large-scale smuggling of steel ... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
‘Learning From Others’–I This writer has borrowed the title for his article from the autobiography of Syed Babar Ali titled ‘Learning From... Updated 23 May, 2023 06:47am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Offering arguments in favour of IK, NS, SS, NMN “I am not an apologist for The Khan but…” “Stop right there – my experience is whenever anyway distances... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Speakers urge global community to intervene, resolve Kashmir issue ISLAMABAD: The All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) chapter, members of civil society... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Senate panel recommends scrapping allocation for devolved ministries ISLAMABAD: A Senate panel on Monday unanimously recommended not to allocate a budget in the upcoming federal budget... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
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 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates Selling spree drags PSX lower KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bearish trend as investors remained cautious and avoided taking... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 222,818 tonnes of cargo comprising 124,718 tonnes of import cargo and 98,100... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Stocks European stocks muted as US debt ceiling concerns linger PARIS: European stocks were flat on Monday as investors awaited the outcome of US debt ceiling talks while assessing... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Stocks Nasdaq, S&P 500 rise amid fresh round of debt talks NEW YORK: The Nasdaq and the S&P 500 rose on Monday as markets turned to megacap stocks while awaiting updates ... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================================= Offset Paper... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (May 22, 2023).... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (May 22, 2023).... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
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 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (May 22, 2023).... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (May 22, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,508.2045... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,081.6471... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,503.2960 BID... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,713.2910... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 521.7126... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 441.5171... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 2,336.1349... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 606.8944... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 606.9982... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 805.6492... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,784.3178... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,315.2371 Bid ... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== Offer... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== Offer... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (May 22, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (May 22, 2023).... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Pakistan’s population attains new mark amid economic slump Reaches 249,566,743 (249.566 million), as per the initial results of the seventh national and first digital census 2023 Updated 23 May, 2023 11:31am
G20: China, others take the wind out of India’s sails OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: A G20 tourism meeting began on Monday under tight security in Illegally Indian Occupied Jammu and... Updated 23 May, 2023 08:49am
Elated by PTI’s woes, PM alludes to ‘origins’ of IK-COAS dispute ISLAMABAD: A day after ex-prime minister Imran Khan denied not removing the then director general Inter-Services... Updated 23 May, 2023 08:50am
May 25th declared ‘Pakistan Martyrs’ Day’ RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir announced May 25 to be marked as “Pakistan Martyrs’... Updated 23 May, 2023 08:50am
Audio leaks probe: PTI challenges formation of judicial commission ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Monday challenged the judicial commission, formed to investigate the... Updated 23 May, 2023 08:51am
Rs67bn loss caused thru misuse of subsidised RLNG for EoUs ISLAMABAD: Directorate General of Audit Petroleum and Natural Resources has found shortcomings in supply of... Updated 23 May, 2023 08:52am
Gas from KPD field: Initial deal inked ahead of OGDCL-SSGC GSA ISLAMABAD: An initial agreement has been inked before the Gas Sale Agreement (GSA) between the Oil and Gas... Updated 23 May, 2023 08:52am
FY24 Budget: Rs9.2trn tax collection target expected ISLAMABAD: The tax collection target of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) would be fixed within the range of Rs 9... Updated 23 May, 2023 08:49am
Swelling circular debt also affects NPPs ISLAMABAD: As the country’s energy sector is facing a cumulative circular debt of stock of over Rs 4 trillion,... Updated 23 May, 2023 08:51am
A negative growth of 73.84pc YoY: Jul-Apr mobile phone imports stand at $473.287m ISLAMABAD: The country imported mobile phones worth $473.287 million during the first 10 months (July-April) of the... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Internet, IT devices: SBP advocates cut in duties and taxes KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has asked for reduction of the duties and taxes on internet and IT devices... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Use of ‘local’ parts: WPPs disagree with EDB ISLAMABAD: Wind Power Plants (WPPs) are said to have disagreed with Engineering Development Board (EDB) for use of... Updated 23 May, 2023 08:48am
Russia to commence direct shipping service by 25th KARACHI: A direct containerized shipping service between Karachi and Saint Petersburg is going to be launched by May... Updated 23 May, 2023 08:47am
BMP urges govt to present growth-oriented budget LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry’s Businessmen Panel (BMP) has called for a... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 17.845 ... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Energy US natgas down on rising output, forecasts for less demand next week NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 3% on Monday on rising output and forecasts for less demand next week... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Commodities Iron ore, other ferrous futures fall MANILA: Benchmark futures prices of steel and steelmaking ingredients including iron ore fell on Monday, ... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Energy Gasoil margins down as mixed market outlooks persist SINGAPORE: Asia’s 10 ppm sulphur gasoil margins erased all gains from the previous week and fell 9% on Monday,... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures slide on stronger yen SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures dipped on Monday, weighed down by a firmer yen, although tight inventories at... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (May 22, 2023)... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Cotton & Textile Modest business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Commodities Palm oil ends lower KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Monday, down for a fifth session in six, as subdued demand, rising... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Energy Oil steady as US default risk offsets supply decline NEW YORK: Oil prices traded either side of unchanged on Monday as the market waited for news on the US debt ceiling... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Commodities Copper prices down LONDON: Copper prices fell on Monday as the market focused on deteriorating demand in top consumer China, rising... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Embittered Miftah has a point EDITORIAL: Former finance minister Miftah Ismail’s idea of creating more provinces by giving each division the... Updated 23 May, 2023 07:09am
Woeful state of economy EDITORIAL: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) released its half yearly ‘State of Pakistan’s Economy Report’... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Commodities Gold, silver prices soar KARACHI: Gold prices on Monday saw a big hike with silver regaining momentum on the local market, traders said. Gold... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
PSW launches new service to facilitate import & clearance of pesticides ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Single Window (PSW) has launched a new service to facilitate the import and clearance of... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (May 22, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 23 May, 2023 06:14am