Xi for a Palestinian state to become ‘full member’ of UN BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated to Palestinian leader Mahmud Abbas on Wednesday his call for a ... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
IMF raises serious objections over budget 2023-24 ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised serious objections over the budget for fiscal year... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Fate of coalition set up ‘at stake’ over PCB chairman appointment LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party has conveyed the PML-N leadership that the fate of the coalition set up could be at... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Ex-PTI MPA Sania Kamran, others join PPP LAHORE: General Secretary of Pakistan People’s Party Central Punjab Syed Hassan Murtaza on Wednesday said that red... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Elevated expressway, Wasa’s tunnel boring projects reviewed LAHORE: Commissioner Lahore Muhammad Ali Randhawa has said that the designs of the proposed elevated expressway... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Incitement to violence: Court summons Fawad on 17th ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday summoned former minister Fawad Chaudhry on June 17 in a case registered ... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
CM approves ‘Safe City Project’ for three cities LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi has given in-principle approval for the implementation of... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Toshakhana case: Bushra Bibi granted protective bail till 21st LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday allowed protective bail to Bushra Bibi, the wife of Pakistan... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
‘World Blood Donor Day’ marked: Blood banks conditions improved across Punjab LAHORE: Like other parts of the globe, ‘World Blood Donor Day’ was marked on Wednesday with a resolve to raise... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
No one in the country should go to bed hungry: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiative Ahsan Iqbal urged attention to food... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Strengthening state capacities in newly-merged areas of KP: Basic services, rural infrastructure: World Bank board approves $200m ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $200 million in financing to strengthen ... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
ECC approves Rs158m additional funds for HEC ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet approved Rs157.734 million additional funds for... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Employment issue: GDA praises, MQM-P assails Sindh govt KARACHI: An opposition party, Grand Democratic Alliance (GDA) on Wednesday lauded the ruling PPP during the Sindh... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
PTCL Group mobilises blood-donation drive KARACHI: Pakistan’s largest telecommunications and integrated ICT services provider, PTCL Group (PTCL & Ufone... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Coastal areas: Over 67,000 people shifted to relief camps KARACHI: The Sindh government has intensified its operation to evacuate people from three possibly storm-hit coastal... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Asia 9 killed in fresh ethnic clashes in India’s northeast IMPHAL (India): At least nine people were shot dead in the remote northeast Indian state of Manipur, officials said... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
MBS heads to France, Macron seeks shift on Ukraine PARIS: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was on Wednesday heading to France where he will meet... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan: A Beacon of Stability and Reliability in Challenging Times TEXT: In the face of economic turmoil and challenging times, State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan shines as ... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
State Life: Putting Policyholders First Redefining the Insurance Landscape with Innovation and Growth TEXT: State Life is not content with maintaining the status quo; it is committed to constant product innovation and... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (June 14, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (June 15, 2023)... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Elevation to SC: JCP recommends name of Justice Hilali ISLAMABAD: Judicial Commission of Pakistan, unanimously, recommended the name of Peshawar High Court (PHC) Chief... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
JI’s Hafiz, PPP’s Wahab in arena for Karachi mayorship KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party’s (PPP) Murtaza Wahab and Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chief Hafiz Naeem ur... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Situation in country demands patience, fortitude and courage: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial said the country is in such a situation where we all need to learn how to... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
A timid budget by a hesitant govt The budget was really not a budget per se. We have come to expect major policy measures being enacted, loads of ... Updated 15 Jun, 2023 06:31am
Is textile sector ‘rent seeker’? The textile exporters of Pakistan are fond of championing that textile is the backbone of the economy and that it is... Updated 15 Jun, 2023 06:28am
The Fund strikes back It didn’t take long for the IMF (International Monetary Fund) to red-flag the budget, did it? Just as feared in... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
FIR lodged against 2 TV anchorpersons ISLAMABAD: The city police on Wednesday booked two anchorpersons who are currently abroad under sections of ... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Pakistan, EU agree to enhance parliamentary cooperation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union have agreed to enhance parliamentary cooperation with the objective to... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Storm Biparjoy can hit areas of Sindh, Balochistan: PCJCCI LAHORE: Despite contributing less than 1 percent of global emissions, Pakistan was among the 10 countries most... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
PM arrives in Baku on two-day official visit BAKU: At the invitation of President Ilham Aliyev, Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday arrived here... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Wafaqi Motasib advocates resolution of issue through IRD ISLAMABAD: Wafaqi Mohtasib Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi has stressed on resolution of issue through Informal Resolution of... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Special NTDC teams deployed amid cyclone threat LAHORE: On the instructions of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Federal Minister for Energy, Engr Khurram Dastgir... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Farash Town residents: Senate body urges CDA to ensure water availability ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change on Wednesday recommended that the Capital Development... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
CPEC projects: Record quantity of cargo lands in Gwadar: minister ISLAMABAD: After the consistent efforts of the federal government, the fruitful results of the China-Pakistan... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Police given more time for recovery of Imran Riaz LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) Chief Justice on Wednesday gave another fortnight time to the police for the... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Coastal areas: PM directs relocation of over 50,000 people ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday directed the authorities concerned to ensure the relocation of... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
PFA discards 1,680 litres of spurious carbonated drinks LAHORE: An enforcement team of the Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has registered a case against the owner of fake... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Insurance disputes: Number of appeals against FIO orders drops to zero: Ombudsman LAHORE: The number of appeals against Federal Insurance Ombudsman (FIO) orders on insurance disputes has dropped to... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Industry Mobile Phone Traders team meets PTA chief ISLAMABAD: A delegation representing the All Pakistan Mobile Phone Traders Association led by General Secretary,... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
KATI appreciates rain emergency measures KARACHI: In anticipation of the potential impact of Cyclone Bioparjoy on coastal regions and the forecast of heavy... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
FESCO GM for access of women in power sector through internship FAISALABAD: General Manager (GM) Operations Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) Rana Muhammad Ayub has... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq gain ahead of Fed rate decision NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose to fresh multi-month highs on Wednesday as investors bet the Federal... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Letters Lower interest rates, please In its last Monetary Policy Committee meeting, State Bank of Pakistan has kept its key interest rate unchanged,... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Understanding and addressing fault lines–I The Economist in its edition of May 13-19th 2023 has pointed out that the 10-year USD-denominated sovereign bond of... Updated 15 Jun, 2023 06:39am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Trump following the examples of our leaders “Once you engage a lawyer whatever you say is guided by that person.” “I am impressed – you exhibited gender... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
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 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ========================... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ========================... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (June 14, 2023).... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Energy Disruption in RLNG supply: Increase in power load-shedding expected ISLAMABAD: As the country is facing shortfall of over 5000 MW due to rising temperature in the country, Minister for... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Energy Power Division reconstitutes NTDC Board ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has reconstituted the Board of National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) after... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Energy OGRA holds session on Neutral Market Price ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has conducted a consultative session on Neutral Market Price... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Energy Oil flat as markets debate US crude stocks build HOUSTON: Oil prices were little changed on Wednesday, giving up early gains, as markets weighed an unexpected, large... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Energy US natgas futures rise on output drop NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose about 3% on Tuesday on a drop in daily output to a preliminary four-month low... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Energy Cash premiums for fuel oil little changed in Asia SINGAPORE: SINGAPORE: Cash premiums for fuel oil were little changed in Asia on Wednesday, while latest official ... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Energy Asia Distillates: Gasoil premiums rise with sellers absent amid steady fundamentals SINGAPORE: Asia’s spot cash premiums for 10 ppm sulphur gasoil spot cargoes extended gains for a sixth day on... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Commodities FranceAgriMer cuts 2022/23 non-EU soft wheat export forecast PARIS: Farm office FranceAgriMer on Wednesday lowered by 100,000 tonnes its monthly forecast for French soft wheat... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 19.675... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 80,236 tonnes of cargo comprising 51,079 tonnes of import cargo and 29,157... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (June 14, 2023)... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate unchanged amid thin business LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained bearish and the trading volume was low. Cotton Analyst ... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (June 14, 2023)... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (June 14, 2023).... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (June 14, 2023).... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
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 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,517.4312... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (June 14, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,330.5785 Bid... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
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 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (June ... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Concessional energy: APTMA steps up pressure on govt ISLAMABAD: Leading textile units and big textile manufacturers on Wednesday warned to “hand in keys of their... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
FBR using RD as revenue ‘tool’: Senate panel ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee has expressed concern over regulatory duty being used by the... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
End child labour! EDITORIAL: This year’s World Day against Child Labour themed “Social Justice for All. End Child Labour!” was... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Ambitious Sindh budget EDITORIAL: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presented an ambitious Rs 2.2 trillion provincial budget for... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Taxes There’s tax evasion of Rs500bn in real estate sector alone: Asif ISLAMABAD: Defence Minister Khawaja Asif Wednesday said ‘elite capture’ is the root of all socioeconomic ills as... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Companies Merger announced KARACHI: neem.pro, a provider of managed fulfillment solutions with operations in Pakistan and zip24, a MENA-based... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am
Fed leaves rates steady, sees two small hikes by end of 2023 WASHINGTON: The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged on Wednesday but signaled in new economic projections... Published 15 Jun, 2023 06:03am