The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (June 06, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (June 07, 2023)... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Ahsan rejects rumors about delay in general elections LAHORE: Rejecting the probability of delay in general elections, Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
CDA conducts several anti-encroachment operations ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority on Tuesday conducted several anti-encroachment operations in different ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
COO KW&SB assures equitable distribution of water to citizens KARACHI: COO Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KW&SB) Engineer Asadullah Khan on Tuesday revealed that water... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Sedition case: Court issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Gill ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill’s plea seeking... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Customs seizes Rs27.12m worth of tobacco products KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi on Monday seized a significant quantity of smuggled... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
War against terrorism: Governor focuses on role of LEAs personnel LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman has lauded the role of officers and personnel of the law ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
ISSI to mark 50th Foundation Day on 16th ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), one of Pakistan’s premier think-tanks, reaches an... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Jazz joins CoRe Alliance to advance climate commitment ISLAMABAD: Jazz has announced joining the Collect and Recycle (CoRe) Alliance to advance its climate commitment.... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Karachi mayorship election: JI vows to outplay PPP with surprise KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Tuesday accused the ruling PPP of forcing its political allies out of the... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Increase in illegal arms carriers: Lahore Police launch crackdowns LAHORE: In a joint operation, Lahore Police and the Punjab Safe Cities Authority have successfully apprehended an... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
LDA removes more than 35 encroachments LAHORE: In an operation against encroachment of parking spaces, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) removed... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
China, Russia launch joint air patrol; South Korea alarmed BEIJING: China and Russia conducted a joint air patrol on Tuesday over the Sea of Japan and East China Sea for a... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Middle East Iran’s embassy reopens in Saudi Arabia for first time in 7 years RIYADH: Iran officially reopened its embassy in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, a Reuters witness said, following a deal to... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Iran reopens long-shut Saudi embassy, confirming détente RIYADH: Iran reopened on Tuesday its embassy in Saudi Arabia after a seven-year closure, reaffirming a... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Punjab govt’s debt stock jumps to Rs1,652.2bn by end of March LAHORE: The Punjab government’s debt stock, local and external, has jumped to Rs 1,652.2 billion by the end of... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Babar one of the nominees for ‘ICC Player of the Month Award’ LAHORE: Skipper of the Pakistan cricket team Babar Azam has been nominated one of the nominees for the prestigious... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Zille Shah murder case: LHC confirms pre-arrest bail of Imran Khan LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday confirmed the pre-arrest bail of PTI Chairman Imran Khan in a murder case ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Spouses, dependents included: PAC directs NAB official to bring assets details by tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) directed the high-ranking official of the National Accountability... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Potential tropical cyclone develops over Southeast Arabian Sea KARACHI: A potential tropical cyclone has developed over Southeast Arabian Sea about 1500 kilometers from south of... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
‘Proper distribution of resources a must for national development’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
SCBA, PBC condemn murder of SC lawyer ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), on Tuesday, strongly... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
KP govt employees: SECP grants NOCs to 4 voluntary pension fund schemes ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) on... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Awarding of kiosks in four new Sasta Bazaars: Senate body asks MCI to obtain data from BISP for finalising names ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body, on Tuesday, asked the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) to obtain data from... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
SSUET, Ihsan Trust to provide interest-free loan to students KARACHI: Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Traders reject ‘early market closure’ KARACHI: Traders on Tuesday rejected the government's decision to close down markets by 8 pm, saying that in the... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Govt urged to reduce GST on raw material for sanitary napkins ISLAMABAD: Mehnaz Akbar Aziz, member of the National Assembly (MNA) and chairperson for the Parliamentary Committee... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Dollar surge jeopardises education of DIMC students KARACHI: The escalating value of the dollar has caused significant turmoil for students at the Dow International... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
There’s no authentic data to deal with solid waste challenge KARACHI: There is no authentic data available on the massive quantity of solid waste including plastic trash... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Govt to widen Jam Sadiq Bridge, says Wahab KARACHI: Adviser to the Chief Minister Sindh and candidate for Karachi mayor slot, Murtaza Wahab has said that Jam... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Bushra Bibi declined protective bail LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday declining protective bail to Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, sought... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Thunderstorm, rain grip Lahore LAHORE: Dust, thunderstorm and rain followed by a weak spell of hailing gripped the city on Tuesday evening, as... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Industries, Auqaf depts sign MoU to train seminary students LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Azfar Ali Nasir has hailed the government’s pioneering... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
LHC moved against acquittal of Dr Yasmin LAHORE: The Punjab government on Tuesday filed a petition before the Lahore High Court challenging the acquittal of... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
PTI workers should be tried in ATCs: Aitzaz LAHORE: Leading lawyer and PPP stalwart Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan has said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Prohibited funding case: PTI seeks more time from ECP to submit reply to show-cause notice ISLAMABAD: Former ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has sought more time from the poll entity to submit... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Trial of civilians under military courts: SC Registrar’s Office raises objection on IK’s petition ISLAMABAD: The Registrar Office Supreme Court, on Tuesday, raised objection on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Tarar holds IK ‘responsible’ for lawyer’s murder in Quetta ISLAMABAD: The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Attaullah Tarar, on Tuesday held Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Direct flights to KSA: Saudi aviation team arrives to examine security matters KARACHI: A high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia’s General Aviation Civil Aviation (GACA) has arrived on a... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Illicit cigarette industry: Govt likely to announce support to small shopkeepers ISLAMABAD: The government is expected to announce support and assistance to small shopkeepers across the country to... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Industry National Productivity Organisation: Ministry launches project to improve productivity of various sectors ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production has launched a development project to improve the productivity... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
SC lawyer shot dead in Quetta QUETTA: A Supreme Court lawyer, Abdul Razzaq Shar, was shot dead on Tuesday near Airport Road, Quetta. Unknown ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Leaked audio clips: SC raises question ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned how without ascertaining the veracity, credibility, and authenticity of the... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
PTI’s vice-chairman Qureshi released ISLAMABAD: In a huge relief for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) – which has been caught in a political storm for ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (June 06,... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
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 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (June 06, 2023).... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,517.1206 ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,089.7843... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
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 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (June 06, 2023).... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
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 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (June 06, 2023).... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (June 06, 2023).... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (June 06, 2023).... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (June 06, 2023)... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Letters IMF’s intransigence The government would have us believe that there needs to be a cut-off point beyond which the IMF (International... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Beyond the needle and thread: Women’s empowerment through textile exports Women hold up half the sky, but whether they are compensated for this effort in Pakistan remains questionable. As of... Updated 07 Jun, 2023 06:42am
Leadership and economics Upon the conclusion of every single overseas visit I am filled with sadness and a deep sense of disillusionment. ... Updated 07 Jun, 2023 06:36am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as banks advance NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose on Tuesday as banks led a rally in economically sensitive sectors, while... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Stocks China stocks close lower ahead of trade data SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Tuesday, erasing earlier gains ahead of trade data, despite expectations of... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 102,266 tonnes of cargo comprising 71,476 tonnes of import cargo and 30,790... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Finally, IMF bailout in sight? “Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister, sees the International Monetary Fund deal materializing this month.”... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Elections cannot take place in two months: Zardari LAHORE: Former President Asif Ali Zardari said Tuesday that elections could not take place in two months and they... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates Equities extend gains KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday on the back of aggressive buying in various... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Special Economic Zones‘$820m infrastructure investment to be completed in 2 years’ ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Tuesday was informed that $ 820 million planned infrastructure investment in... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
‘IT sector can help boost national economy’ KARACHI: Information Technology can help the ailing national economy get back on track by not only directly... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
FPCCI says agri sector can be the game changer for economy KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has emphasized that the government’s... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
World Bank cuts 2024 global growth forecast as rate hikes bite but lifts 2023 outlook WASHINGTON: The World Bank on Tuesday raised its 2023 global growth outlook as the US, China and other major... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
SBP renews status of VIS, Pacra as ECAIs KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has renewed the status of the two credit rating agencies operating in Pakistan... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Combating plastic pollution EDITORIAL: This year’s theme for World Environment Day “Beat plastic pollution” calls for efforts to banish... Updated 07 Jun, 2023 06:27am
Growth projection EDITORIAL: Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) met under the chairmanship of the Minister for Planning,... Updated 07 Jun, 2023 06:28am
Commodities Gold in wait-and-see mode as Fed rate path stays cloudy NEW YORK: Gold prices steadied on Tuesday, trading in a tight range as investors awaited more cues to assess the... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Commodities Palm oil ends lower on prospects of higher stockpiles KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Tuesday after a survey forecast higher stockpiles as... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Commodities Greenback gains, Aussie jumps on RBA rate hike NEW YORK: The US dollar gained against the euro and yen on Tuesday as investors focused on the likelihood that the... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Energy Oil prices steady as economic fears offset Saudi output cut NEW YORK: Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday after erasing earlier losses as worries over sluggish global... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Cotton & Textile Moderate activity on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained good. Cotton Analyst... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (June 06, 2023)... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Energy US natgas up on hot weather forecasts, soaring global prices NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose about 3% on Monday on forecasts for low wind power, warmer weather and higher... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Energy Asia distillates: Gasoil premiums fall after cautious buying SINGAPORE: The uptrend in spot premiums for Asia 10 ppm sulphur gasoil paused after five sessions of gains as buying... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 17.476 ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures closed marginally lower on Tuesday, weighed down by Shanghai losses and lower... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am