Transmission sector: World Bank urges govt to mull leveraging private sector investments ISLAMABAD: The World Bank (WB) is said to have advised the government to consider leveraging private sector... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Large-scale Israeli army raid kills 8 in West Bank JENIN, (Palestinian Territories): Israeli forces killed eight Palestinians in a large-scale operation Monday in the... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
LHC withdraws stay order against election of PCB chairman LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday withdrew its stay order against the election of Pakistan Cricket Board... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Eidul Azha: SSWMB shows poor performance KARACHI: The elected members of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) have raised a hue and cry over what they... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
CBD Punjab prepared to tackle monsoon season LAHORE: As per the directives from government of Pakistan and the government of Punjab, Central Business District... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
ATC extends judicial remand of Khadija Shah LAHORE: Anti-Terrorism Court on Monday extended the judicial remand of Khadija Shah, granddaughter of former army... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Officers (Equivalent to BPS-17) ‘Fesco advertised for recruitment under disabled quota only’ FAISALABAD: Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (Fesco) spokesman has informed the public and candidates that... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (July 03, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (July 04, 2023)... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Monsoon rains: NDMA finalises emergency plan ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) on Monday finalized its emergency plan ahead of the... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Toshakhana case: PTI chief requests IHC CJ to recuse himself ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman requested the Chief Justice of the Islamabad High Court ... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
JI slams Centre’s ‘silence on KE’s misconduct’ KARACHI: In the wake of increasing electricity load shedding in the megacity, Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi chapter ... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Universities barred from granting affiliations to colleges, institutions ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced a complete ban on granting new affiliations to... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Punjab ADP: more projects approved by CM LAHORE: The Punjab Cabinet, which met here Monday with the caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi in the ... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Governor pays tributes to army martyrs LAHORE: Punjab Governor Balighur Rehman, while paying tributes to the jawans of Pak army who were martyred during ... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
PML-N candidates asked to start election campaign LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) is learnt to have asked its leaders and candidates to start mass ... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Minister pays tribute to martyred soldiers KARACHI: Provincial Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, paid tribute to the... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Art Malik honoured by Pakistan Society LONDON: Renowned British actor, Art Malik, Trustee of the Graham Layton Trust, was honoured with the Jinnah Medal by... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
200 acres of land allocated for graveyard in Keamari: mayor KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that 200 acres of land has been allocated for the new... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Lawyer’s murder case: PTI chief submits surety bonds LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Monday furnished surety bonds in the office of an... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
‘Advocate Shar murder’ PTI chief requests SC to fix his plea today ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman requested the Supreme Court to fix his petition against the... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
LHC DB suspends call-up notices of ACE LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday suspended call-up notices of the Anti-Corruption... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
JUI-F plays down PPP, PML-N meeting in Dubai ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal (JUI-F) on Monday played down the recent meeting between top leaders of... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Desecration of the holy Quran: JI submits resolution to Swedish Embassy ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan on Monday submitted a resolution to the Swedish Embassy in Islamabad, condemning... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Govt issues cyber attacks advisory ISLAMABAD: The government has warned that android malware Goldoson infected Google Play apps and advised to remain... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Free diagnostic services in govt hospitals across Punjab LAHORE: As per vision of the caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, quality healthcare facilities along with... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Rates Stock market sees biggest 1-day gain in 15 years KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Monday witnessed a record surge in the KSE-100 Index after the ... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Pakistan, Japan agree to expand ties in multiple areas ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Japan on Monday agreed to further deepen and enhance their mutually beneficial bilateral... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Financial support from friendly countries: PM heaps praise on army chief ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has termed the $3 billion nine-month Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with the... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Swiss FM due this week ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister for Switzerland Ignazio Cassis is likely to visit Islamabad this week aimed at exploring... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Key highways in Balochistan blocked over extortion, lawlessness BARKHAN: Important roads in Balochistan were blocked by people in separate protests for acceptance of their demands... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A job badly done “So what do you call someone who elicits spirited defense for a job extremely badly done?” “I am not sure, two... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 270,390 tonnes of cargo comprising 215,443 tonnes of import cargo and 54,947... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (July 03, 2023)... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Spot rate loses Rs1000 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Monday decreased the spot rate by Rs ... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Energy Oil rallies on Saudi, Russian supply cuts for August HOUSTON: Oil prices rose on Monday after top exporters Saudi Arabia and Russia announced supply cuts for August,... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Stocks China stocks close up on policy support hopes SHANGHAI: China stocks closed up on Monday on hopes of more policy easing after the country’s central bank said it... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Stocks European shares end lower as healthcare declines outweigh miner gains PARIS: European shares erased gains by the closing bell to finish lower on Monday as AstraZeneca led falls among... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Stocks Wall St ends little changed in shortened session NEW YORK: The S&P 500 ended little changed in a holiday-shortened session on Monday, kicking off the second half... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
The youth bulge The high rate of population growth of Pakistan, among the highest in the world, has led to the emergence of a large... Updated 04 Jul, 2023 05:50am
The more things change… After a three weeks sojourn in the UK, returning to Pakistan was a case of an overdose of déjà vu. But I must not... Updated 04 Jul, 2023 05:59am
Letters ‘Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s approach to politics’ This is apropos a letter to the Editor ‘Shah Mahmood Qureshi’s approach to politics’ carried by the newspaper ... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Energy NIMIR Energy signs MoU with LONGi LAHORE: NIMIR Energy, a leading renewable energy company, has taken a significant step towards resolving ... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (July 03, 2023).... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (July 03, 2023).... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
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 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (July 03, 2023).... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (July 03, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
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 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Govt’s LoI to IMF contains 9 major assurances Pakistan assures that no new tax amnesty would be granted during the next nine months Updated 04 Jul, 2023 09:52am
Risks undermining MTDS targets identified ISLAMABAD: The estimates of key economic indicators are prone to certain risks and vulnerabilities that could cause... Updated 04 Jul, 2023 09:08am
IMF deal to support macroeconomic stability: Moody’s ISLAMABAD: Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) Monday said that Pakistan’s new deal with the International Monetary... Updated 04 Jul, 2023 09:06am
Dar appreciates role of Chinese FIs ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar on Monday appreciated the Chinese support to Pakistan on multiple fronts, and... Updated 04 Jul, 2023 09:12am
Rs4bn TSG to be given: Govt to help PIAC secure Rs13bn commercial loans ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to facilitate Pakistan International Airlines Corporation (PIAC) to secure... Updated 04 Jul, 2023 09:11am
Development: NEC approves ‘megabudget’ ISLAMABAD: In a significant development for the country’s economic landscape, National Economic Council (NEC) held a... Updated 04 Jul, 2023 09:09am
Cabinet briefed about salient features of IMF deal ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet was briefed about the salient features of the $3 billion deal with International... Updated 04 Jul, 2023 09:10am
Nepra Act: Govt readies amendments to catapult its ‘own man’ to top slot ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly prepared amendments to the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority... Updated 04 Jul, 2023 09:09am
June CPI inflation rises to 29.4pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index (CPI) based inflation increased to 29.4 percent on a year-on-year basis in June... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Jul-Jun trade deficit shrinks 43.03pc to $27.547bn YoY ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s trade deficit narrowed by 43.03 per cent to $27.547 billion during the fiscal year 2022-23... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Value of Rs5m or more: 3pc advance tax to be collected on registration of EVs ISLAMABAD: The advance tax at the rate of 3 percent would be collected at the time of registration of electric... Updated 04 Jul, 2023 09:11am
100MW solar project: AEDB approves issuance of TLoS to Zorlu ISLAMABAD: Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) has approved issuance of Tripartite Letter of Support (TLoS)... Updated 04 Jul, 2023 08:47am
China slaps export curbs on essential chip-making metals BEIJING: China said on Monday it would slap export controls on two rare metals essential for the manufacture of... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
BofA asks Fed to clarify stress test results NEW YORK: Bank of America Corp (BofA) said on Monday it had begun a dialogue with the Federal Reserve to understand... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
New agreement with KE: Centre urged to consult Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Energy Minister Imtiaz Ahmed Shaikh on Monday said that the provincial government has continuously... Updated 04 Jul, 2023 08:47am
TMA leader hails Pakistan’s $3bn SBA with IMF KARACHI: The Senior Vice Chairman of the Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan Syed Usman Ali welcomed the... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Taxes From one customs field formation to another: FBR empowered to transfer investigations of criminal cases ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has been empowered to immediately transfer the investigation of... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
OGDCL revives Jhal Magsi gas project ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Development Company Limited (OGDCL), the leading exploration and production state-owned... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
External debt: business community leader explains enormity of challenge KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan and President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Money & Banking SMEs: SBP selects Haball to drive financial inclusion LAHORE: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has recently selected Pakistan’s first B2B fintech company Haball through... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Completion of Matiari-Lahore Transmission Line: MoE, SGCC and NTDC celebrate ‘Decade of CPEC’ LAHORE: Ministry of Energy (Power Division), State Grid Corporation of China and NTDC celebrated a special event to... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
LCCI urges govt to initiate economic, institutional reforms LAHORE: The progressive group of members of the Lahore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (LCCI) has urged the... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
IMF agreement to help govt achieve GDP growth target: PIAF LAHORE: The Pakistan Industrial and Traders Associations Front (PIAF) Chairman Faheemur Rehman Saigol on Monday said... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Taxes Immovable properties: Tax authorities issuing ‘super tax’ notices LAHORE: Tax authorities are issuing notices of super tax to taxpayers against immovable properties on which no... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 13.977 ... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Commodities Iron ore slumps as China production cuts spark fears of demand drop BEIJING: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures slipped on Monday as traders became cautious of faltering demand ... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures steady amid dwindling factory output SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures opened flat on Monday, as losses from shrinking factory activity in China and... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Commodities China stimulus hope and falling inventories buoy copper LONDON: Copper prices firmed on Monday as hopes for economic stimulus in top consumer China were raised by slowing... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Commodities Palm oil ends more than 5pc higher on supply worries KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rallied more than 5 percent on Monday to hit a more than three-month high,... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Commodities Gold higher NEW YORK: Gold prices rose on Monday, as the US dollar and Treasury yields retreated on weaker economic readings,... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Money & Banking Dollar little changed after ISM data NEW YORK: The dollar was little changed on Monday against a basket of major trading currencies and gained against a... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
IMF: We have to pay the price we deserve to pay EDITORIAL: While specific details of precisely what are the prior conditions that the government has agreed to in ... Updated 04 Jul, 2023 05:45am
‘Geographical, social and ethnic apartheid’ EDITORIAL: Protests in France have only just begun to calm down after the burial of the 17-year-old boy of... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Commodities Gold prices see mammoth plunge KARACHI: Gold prices on Monday saw a mammoth plunge on the local market, traders said. Gold prices slumped by ... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Dar explains economic improvement ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar has said the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation in the month of June 2023... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Industry HCCI hails IMF deal, underscores need for reform programme HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (HCCI) Adeel Siddiqui has said that agreement with... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Commodities KFA Busan buys 66,000 metric tonnes of corn HAMBURG: The Korea Feed Association (KFA) Busan section in South Korea purchased about 66,000 metric tonnes of ... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
MEBL’s entity ratings reaffirmed to AAA/A-1+ by VIS Credit Rating KARACHI: VIS Credit Rating Company Limited has reaffirmed the entity ratings of Meezan Bank Limited (‘MEBL’ or... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Companies BankIslami wins Best Bio Technology Award KARACHI: BankIslami has been recognized with the prestigious Best Bio Technology Award for its innovative One Touch... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Companies Adamjee Life wins ‘best website of the year’ award KARACHI: Adamjee Life, a prominent provider of life insurance solutions, has been recognised with the esteemed... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Industry Chinese delegation visits PCJCCI LAHORE: A Chinese delegation visited Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) Secretariat on... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am
Companies Zindigi-powered by JS Bank bags award KARACHI: Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, announced yet another achievement of being recognised as the Best Startup of... Published 04 Jul, 2023 05:07am