Europe Ukraine war comes to Moscow as drones strike both capitals MOSCOW/KYIV: Ukrainian drones struck wealthy districts of Moscow on Tuesday, Russia said in what one politician... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
South Africa faces legal bid to force Putin’s arrest JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s leading opposition party said on Tuesday it had taken legal action to force the... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Race against time for US debt crisis bill in Congress WASHINGTON: The bill hammered out by US leaders to prevent the country from a catastrophic default on its debts will... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
SSGC reduces UfG losses by 33pc ISLAMABAD: The unaccountable for gas (UfG) of Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has been reduced by 33 percent from 78... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Industrial areas: APTMA advocates dedicated power plants ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) has presented innovative solution to reduce energy cost ... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Punjab govt to present 4-month budget: CM LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi said on Tuesday that good news will come soon regarding... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
New PTA chairman assumes charge ISLAMABAD: Major General Hafeezur Rehman (retd) has assumed the charge of Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Payment dispute: PIA aircraft impounded in Malaysia KARACHI: Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) impounded a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) aircraft at... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
‘CJP must distance himself from audio leaks case,’ insists Asif ISLAMABAD: After the top court of the country stopped the proceedings of the audio leak commission and issued ... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
PTI leader Afridi rearrested ISLAMABAD: Punjab police re-arrested Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shehryar Khan Afridi from outside Adiala... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Al-Qadir Trust scam: Rashid again skips NAB appearance ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Awami League (AML) chief Sheikh Rasheed on Tuesday again skipped the National Accountability... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Prohibited Funding Case: ECP directs PTI to reply to show-cause notice by June 6 ISLAMABAD: The electoral body, Tuesday, directed the former ruling party –Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)—to... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Zardari arrives in Lahore LAHORE: Former President Asif Zardari arrives in the city on Tuesday evening. Party sources said Zardari will hold... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
APNS revisits composition of committee for KP KARACHI: The President, Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani and the Secretary General, Sarmad Ali of the All Pakistan ... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Habib University holds 6th convocation Karachi: Habib University hosted its 6th Convocation ceremony, a grand event that symbolized the extraordinary... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Need stressed to adopt Artificial Intelligence FAISALABAD: Artificial Intelligence (AI) will dominate the global setup in near future and Pakistan must take... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Plea seeking restoration of Nawaz as PML-N President declared inadmissible LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday declared a petition inadmissible praying to restore former Prime... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Imprisoned PTI leaders being tortured for not quitting party: IK LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan has alleged that the party leaders and his supporters in... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
PTI sends Rs10bn defamation notice to Patel LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday sent Rs10 billion defamation notice to Federal Minister for... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Imran Riaz’s disappearance case: Some Afghanistan phone numbers ‘involved’, LHC told LAHORE: Inspector General of Police on Tuesday told the Lahore High Court (LHC) that some numbers of Afghanistan ... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Top ICC officials reach Lahore to discuss World Cup matters LAHORE: With World Cup on the agenda, top ICC officials- ICC Chairman Greg Barclay and Chief Executive Geoff... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Hina to visit Norway very soon ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Hina Rabbani Khar is to visit Norway during first week of June... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Work on WB-funded projectsin Punjab in progress LAHORE: To provide basic amenities of life, the World Bank-funded development projects worth Rs 23 billion are... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (May 30, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (May 31, 2023)... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
IK gets bail on new charge of abetting violence LAHORE: Former prime minister Imran Khan was on Tuesday granted bail on a new charge of abetting violence against ... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Audio leaks probe case: Govt requests CJP, two other judges to recuse themselves from bench ISLAMABAD: The federal government requested Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Ijazul Ahsan, and Justice Munib... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Zaman Park: ATC orders police to seek fresh search warrants LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court on Tuesday directed the police to seek fresh search warrants, for the Zaman Park... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Australia supports prosperous, stable Pakistan, says HC LAHORE: Showing interest in enhancing Australian cooperation in agriculture, dairy sector development and livestock... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
PAC seeks detail of expenses from NAB on disposed-of cases’ investigation ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC), on Tuesday, sought detail of expenditures from the National... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Post-graduate degree programmes: SAU to allow admissions to int’l students HYDERABAD: Sindh Agriculture University will allow international students admission to post-graduate degree ... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Mediation of Ombudsman’s Office : Seven plaintiffs get Rs14.2m relief LAHORE: In the latest development, the Office of the Ombudsman Punjab has intervened to provide a cumulative legal... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Khar says ‘Pakistan is proud partner in UN peacekeeping missions’ ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar said Pakistan was a proud partner in the UN... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
SC (Practice and Procedure) Act, 2023: SCBA files written reply to voice its opposition ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) president stated that the Supreme Court (Practice and Procedure)... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
‘World No-Tobacco Day’: ‘Local cigarette companies violating rules by offering reward schemes’ ISLAMABAD: Local cigarette companies continued to violate the rules of the Ministry of Health by offering reward... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Letters General election only solution Noted columnist Rauf Hasan, who has been appointed by Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI’s) spokesperson by party... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Sherry, Tripodi co-chair 5th session of Pak-Italy JEC in Rome ISLAMABAD: Minister for Climate Change & Environmental Coordination Senator, Sherry Rehman and Deputy Minister... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
KPC’s ‘Solar Park’ inaugurated: Electricity to be provided to KPC housing societies: minister KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh has said that the provision of solar system to Karachi Press Club... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Technical & Vocational Skills Development Programme: Certificate award ceremony held in Peshawar ISLAMABAD: Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL)’s resolve to create shared value through its comprehensive... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Tax on undistributed reserves is ultra vires–II It is about time our legislators understood that even a wrong decision of the Supreme Court of Pakistan in the ... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
The bitter truth about sugar industry Sugar is an essential commodity in the consumption basket of all segments of society. Its production and ... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
REITs: understanding the private market Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) have emerged as a popular investment avenue for individuals seeking exposure ... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Sheikh Ebrahim bin Khalifa briefed about BISP ISLAMABAD: Sheikh Ebrahim Bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, chairman Board of Trustees AAOIFI, called on Federal Minister for... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
CDC’s silver jubilee: Pakistan Post unveils commemorative postage stamp ISLAMABAD: To mark the Silver Jubilee celebrations of Central Depository Company of Pakistan Limited (CDC), Pakistan... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
‘Controversial’ tweet: Non-bailable warrant for PTI’s Swati issued ISLAMABAD: A special court on Tuesday issued a non-bailable arrest warrant of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
AJK accountability judge Sardar Ishaq shot dead RAWALPINDI: Unidentified armed robbers broke into the house of Sardar Amjad Ishaq, the Accountability Court judge of... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Purported audio leaks: Ex-CJP’s son moves IHC to challenge probe commission ISLAMABAD: Former chief justice Saqib Nisar’s son Mian Najamus Saqib, Tuesday approached the Islamabad High Court... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sticks and stones may break my bones… “So who is taking the decisions?” “On what subject?” “Really! You live in the Land of the Pure and you ... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Stocks Nasdaq boosted by Nvidia, cautious on debt deal NEW YORK: The Nasdaq led gains among Wall Street’s main indexes on Tuesday, boosted by shares of Nvidia, amid... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
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 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates PSX stays on firm footing KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday on the back of fresh buying on the Finance... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Stocks China and HK stocks close flat ahead of May data SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks closed almost flat on Tuesday as investors remained cautious ahead of China’s... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 86,524 tonnes of cargo comprising 54,742 tonnes of import cargo and 31,782... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (May 30, 2023).... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (May 30, 2023).... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
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 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (May 30, 2023).... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,514.1643... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,085.7459... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,511.3426 BID... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,721.7086... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 527.2353... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 442.3327... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 2,345.4714... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 609.2255... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,791.0585... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,320.5427 Bid... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ======================== Offer... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ======================== Offer... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (May 30, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (May 30, 2023).... Published 31 May, 2023 03:57am
FD extends LoC to PD for rescheduling of Rs283.287bn PHP debts ISLAMABAD: The Finance Division (FD) has extended Letter of Comfort (LoC) to the Power Division till June 28, 2023... Updated 31 May, 2023 08:56am
Targets of NDCs: ECC rejects Sindh govt’s suggestion ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has not approved Government of Sindh’s... Updated 31 May, 2023 09:01am
PM explains govt’s approach to FY24 budget ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed to finalise the proposals forwarded by the industrial sector... Updated 31 May, 2023 08:54am
Monthly update: Inflation to remain on upward trajectory: MoF ISLAMABAD: Inflation to remain on a higher trajectory despite monetary tightening primarily due to rupee... Updated 31 May, 2023 08:53am
Govt expending its energies on bringing economy back on the rails: Dar LAHORE: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Tuesday said that IMF programme is taking time but all formalities for... Updated 31 May, 2023 08:53am
Shortage of goods, plant closures: IMF identifies import curbs as the real culprits Says financial framework underlying policies agreed with the authorities is included in staff report to be released upon IMF Executive Board’s approval of ninth review Updated 31 May, 2023 11:25am
Levies under FTR on exports: Higher tax rate on dividend recommended ISLAMABAD: The Reforms & Revenue Mobilization Commission (RRMC) has strongly recommended a higher rate of tax on... Updated 31 May, 2023 08:55am
Filing of wealth statement: RRMC urges MoF to abolish requirement ISLAMABAD: The Reforms and Revenue Mobilization Commission (RRMC) has recommended the Ministry of Finance to abolish... Updated 31 May, 2023 09:01am
Tax liability of non-filers: Govt mulling giving NADRA new teeth ISLAMABAD: The government is reviewing the powers of the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) in the... Updated 31 May, 2023 09:00am
General elections must be held by Oct: Pildat LAHORE: General elections for National and four provincial assemblies in Pakistan must be held by October 2023 after... Updated 31 May, 2023 09:01am
Energy QatarEnergy to sign LNG deal with Bangladesh DUBAI/DHAKA: Qatar-Energy will sign a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply deal with Bangladesh’s... Published 31 May, 2023 03:56am
Reconciled arrears of previous NFC share: PM asks finance division to make payment to KP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed Finance Division (FD) to take steps for payment of reconciled... Updated 31 May, 2023 08:59am
Budget 2023-24: AJK govt to prioritise economic uplift of region: PM ISLAMABAD: The government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) will fully focus on the economic uplift of the region... Published 31 May, 2023 03:56am
Denial of right to life and liberty EDITORIAL: Not content with jailing Yasin Malik, leader of the Jammu and Kashmir Liberation Front, the Indian... Published 31 May, 2023 03:56am
The IMF rejoinder EDITORIAL: Two days after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif reportedly held a telephonic conversation with Managing... Published 31 May, 2023 03:56am
Commodities Another big decline in gold prices KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday posted another big decline on the local market, traders said. They dropped by ... Published 31 May, 2023 03:56am
How deduction for bad debt can be allowed? LAHORE: No taxpayer can seek a deduction for a debt as bad debt unless it is treated in the books and accounts as ... Published 31 May, 2023 03:56am
Commodities Palm oil logs worst day in two weeks as rival oils drop SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures ended lower for a second consecutive session to log its worst day in two weeks... Published 31 May, 2023 03:56am