The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (June 08, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (June 09, 2023)... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Call to resolve long-lasting issues of Karachi immediately KARACHI: S M Tanveer, UBG patron-in-chief and the Punjab Minister of Commerce, Industry pointed out that Karachi... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Reasonable increase in salaries: FGCTA, AGEGA stage protest demo ISLAMABAD: The Federal Government College Teachers Association (FGCTA) and other government employee associations... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Karachi Airport: GACA Saudi team satisfied with security systems: PCAA KARACHI: The Saudi Arabia’s 8-member security delegation of General Aviation Civil Aviation (GACA) has completed... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
IK appears before NAB in Al-Qadir Trust case ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former premier Imran Khan on Thursday appeared before the... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
JI demands Riba-free budget LAHORE: Reminding the finance minister his words about abolishing the interest-based economy, Jamaat-e-Islami Emir... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
‘Criminal overtones, graft’ Judges matters can be referred to NAB: SAPM ISLAMABAD: The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Accountability, Irfan Qadir, said on Thursday that issues... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Legislators decry forced conversion of Hindu girl KARACHI: Minority legislators on Thursday decried a Hindu teenage girl's "abduction" and her forced "conversion,"... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
LHC directs govt to make Toshakhana record public LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Thursday directed the federal government to submit... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
NA body directs Wapda to install telemetry system ISLAMBAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Water Resources has directed Water and Power Development Authority... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Over 20 accords signed between Pakistan, Bangladesh: deputy HC HYDERABAD: Deputy High Commissioner of Bangladesh, Karachi S M Mahbubul Alam said that Pakistan and Bangladesh have... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
ASEAN member states: Pakistan's policy of proactive engagement outlined ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Dr Asad Majeed Khan held a roundtable meeting with the resident ASEAN Heads of Missions... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
President for implementation of job quotas for PWDs ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has emphasised the need for the implementation of job quotas for persons with... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Severe cyclonic storm may escalate into cat-3 today KARACHI: The very severe cyclonic storm “Biparjoy”, which is swirling over Southeast Arabian Sea, may escalate... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Climate catastrophe: Sherry for allocation of adequate tech, financial resources ISLAMABAD: Climate Change Minister Sherry Rehman has cautioned that Pakistan risks “falling into the trap of... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
US, Saudi urge repatriation of IS militants, funds for Iraq, Syria RIYADH: The United States pledged $148 million on Thursday for stabilisation efforts in Iraq and Syria as it joined... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
OGDCL empowers athletes for Special Olympics World Games ISLAMABAD: Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL) continues its commitment to inclusivity and support for... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
China striving to develop high-quality port at Gwadar: CG KARACHI: The newly-appointed Consul General of China in Karachi Yang Yundong has said that China is striving for ... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
FPCCI board seeks 100bps cut in key policy rate KARACHI: The Policy Advisory Board of FPCCI says inflation is cost-pushed and policy rates have proved to be an... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Zaka Ashraf leading race for PCB chairman LAHORE: A change in the leadership of Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is quite evident as its former chairman Ch Zaka... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Telegraph titles, Spectator magazine set for sale over debt LONDON: The Telegraph Media Group, the parent company of The Daily and Sunday Telegraph sister newspapers and The... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Four children wounded in knife attack in French Alps ANNECY, (France): A Syrian refugee armed with a knife stabbed four preschool children and injured two adults by a... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
US lawyer sorry after ChatGPT creates ‘bogus’ cases NEW YORK: What happened when a US lawyer used ChatGPT to prepare a court filing? The artificial intelligence program... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (June 08, 2023).... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ========================... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ========================... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,326.1610 Bid... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
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 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Tessori lays foundation of City Council’s new building KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori on Thursday laid the foundation stone of the new building of the Council... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
WFP welcomes €3.5m contribution from France to support flood affectees ISLAMABAD: The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has welcomed a contribution of EUR 3.5 million from the... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
11 killed, 30 wounded in blast at funeral in Afghanistan FAIZABAD: At least 11 people were killed and 30 wounded by a blast Thursday at a funeral service for an Afghan ... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Stocks China stocks rise on financials boost SHANGHAI: China stocks rose on Thursday, led by financial and property shares, after big banks officially cut ... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Stocks Wall Street climbs as yields slip on jobless claims data NEW YORK: The tech-heavy Nasdaq led gains on Wall Street on Thursday as a dip in Treasury yields supported megacap... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Letters Helpless against inflation The government can blame external factors like high commodity prices or IMF’s conditions like withdrawal of... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Budget-2023-24: Yet another ritualistic exercise Majority of the Pakistanis are going to be dejected after hearing the second budget of the outgoing alliance... Updated 09 Jun, 2023 07:00am
40th PPP policy board meeting held: Yellow Line BRTS, other projects launched KARACHI: The 40th Public Private Partnership (PPP) Policy Board meeting Thursday was held under the chairmanship of... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Climate change, debt, and inflation “If you’ve been feeling confused and as though everything is impacting on you all at the same time, this is not ... Updated 09 Jun, 2023 07:10am
Neelum River tragedy: CM announces compensation LAHORE: Heirs of 8 deceased youths of Ichra due to falling down of a jeep into river Neelum met with the Caretaker... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Every child will be screened for various diseases before 9th class exam LAHORE: Announcing the launching of “School Health Screening Programme” to protect children from dangerous... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: But there is no revolving door with The Khan “Oooops.” “It was the unkindest cut of all I tell you.” “Ali Zaidi and Imran Ismail at Tareen’s…but ... Updated 09 Jun, 2023 06:46am
Tareen launches ‘Istihkam-e-Pakistan Party’ with PTI defectors LAHORE: Former Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf leader Jahangir Khan Tareen Thursday formally announced the formation of a... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
IK granted bail in 10 cases ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday granted bail to Imran Khan, Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Senate body condemns May 9 mayhem ISLAMABAD: The Senate standing committee on interior on Thursday condemned May 09 vandalism on state properties by... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Economic diplomacy key pillar of govt’s foreign policy: FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Thursday said that economic diplomacy is a key pillar of Pakistan’s foreign policy ... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Arshad’s mother urges SC to ask JIT to probe IK, ex-PTI ministers ISLAMABAD: The mother of murdered journalist Arshad Sharif requested the Supreme Court to direct the joint... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Climate change: UAE’s presidency offers immense potential for global progress: Pakistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, on Thursday, expressed its confidence that the UAE’s presidency of COP-28 offers immense... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
US, Pakistan vow to continue close mutual partnership in health sector ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United States (US) have vowed to continue close mutual partnership in the health sector... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Economic Survey: Cumulative education expenditures estimated at 1.77pc of GDP ISLAMABAD: The cumulative education expenditures by federal and provincial governments in fiscal year 2022 is... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
SCBA demands recovery of advocate Rahi ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has demanded the recovery of advocate Riaz Hanif Rahi, who... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Two policemen martyred in Mingora SWAT: Two policemen were martyred while one security guard was critically injured on Thursday as unknown armed men... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Balochistan CM says will boycott budget session ISLAMABAD: Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) has decided to boycott budget session for fiscal year 2023-24. BAP chief... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
IMF blamed for cutbacks in social services ISLAMABAD: The federal government has blamed the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for cutbacks in social services... Updated 09 Jun, 2023 10:39am
What does Economic Survey lack? Economic Survey 2022-23, unlike previous surveys, raises more questions of competence as opposed to credibility,... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (June 08,... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
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 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,515.4644... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (June 08, 2023).... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
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 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (June 08, 2023).... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (June 08, 2023).... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (June 08, 2023).... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (June 08, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 148,963 tonnes of cargo comprising 120,095 tonnes of import cargo and 28,868... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Rates Equities plummet KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed a bearish trend and closed in red zone as investors opted to... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate remains unchanged amid lacklustre activity LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained bullish and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (June 08, 2023)... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 23.692... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Iron ore extends rally as China stimulus hopes gain ground MANILA: Iron ore futures climbed on Thursday, with the Dalian benchmark hitting a fresh seven-week high while prices... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Energy Asia Fuel Oil: Market structure, cash premiums soften on thin trade SINGAPORE: Asia’s fuel oil market structure and cash premiums eased further on Thursday amid thin activity, while... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Asia Coffee: Trade slow in Vietnam on empty supplies HANOI: Vietnam’s coffee export market continued on a sluggish note this week due to limited beans supplies, while... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Commodities ICE canola futures settle unchanged WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures ended unchanged on Wednesday, underpinned by concerns about hot, dry... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Paris wheat lower as weather fears ease PARIS: Euronext wheat fell on Wednesday as ample global supplies tempered concerns about a dam collapse in war-torn... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Energy US natgas futures little changed NEW YORK: US natural gas futures were little changed on Thursday ahead of a weekly gas storage report expected to... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Palm oil hits one-week closing low KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell to a one-week closing low on Thursday as prospects of rising... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
Energy Oil falls on potential Iran deal, weak demand prospects NEW YORK: Oil prices fell $3 a barrel on Thursday as demand weakness and a report the US and Iran may be approaching... Published 09 Jun, 2023 06:20am
A budget amid deep economic slump EDITORIAL: The federal government is presenting the country’s annual budget in parliament today. It would like to... Updated 09 Jun, 2023 06:54am