India court refuses stay on Rahul Gandhi defamation conviction AHMEDABAD, (India): Top Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi’s efforts to overturn his expulsion from parliament... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Zaka offers former skipper Hafeez to join his team LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Management Committee Chairman Zaka Ashraf has offered the former skipper... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
‘China investing heavily for uplifting social sector’ KARACHI: To improve quality of life, the Chinese government is investing substantial public resources uplift of its... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
FIA arrests six more human traffickers GUJRAT: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Friday claimed to have arrested six more human traffickers during... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
110 deaths daily in Pakistan: Experts advocate Zinc supplementation as Diarrhea remedy KARACHI: Diarrhea causes deaths of around 110 children everyday in Pakistan whose lives can be saved by using... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
APNS condolence KARACHI: “Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, President and Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
ANP rejects HEC (Amend) Bill 2023, vows to resist move PESHAWAR: Awami National Party (ANP) rejected the Federal Higher Education Commission (HEC) Amendment Bill 2023 and... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Asia China tightens scrutiny of Japanese food, citing safety reasons BEIJING: China will tighten its scrutiny on food from Japan and maintain curbs on some Japanese imports, the... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 07, 2023) and the forecast for Saturday (July 08, 2023)... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Toshakhana case: court again approves IK’s exemption plea ISLAMABAD: A local court on Friday again approved former prime minister Imran Khan’s exemption plea in the... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Justice Hilali becomes second woman SC judge ISLAMABAD: Justice Musarrat Hilali became the second female judge of the Supreme Court in a simple but dignified... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Desecration of Holy Quran: JI marks ‘Black Day’ KARACHI: With over 500 protest demonstrations across the city against desecration of the Holy Quran in Sweden,... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Govt committed to empowering youths: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday said that the government was committed to empowering the youth of... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Tahafuz-e-Quran Day marked KARACHI: Traders and several Islamic religious groups on Friday marked the Tahafuz-e-Quran Day in the city to... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘The Man Without A Portfolio’ “OK so what’s new?” “I heard someone is going to join the ranks of The Man Without A Portfolio.” “What... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Monsoon activity to subside from 10th: PMD LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Friday that monsoon activity is likely to subside from... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
CM says 22 social security hospitals to be set up across Punjab LAHORE: Announcing the government’s decision to open 22 social security hospitals across the province to cater to... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
ATC asks Imran to join investigation in five cases LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court on Friday directed PTI Chairman Imran Khan to join investigation in five cases... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
LCCI observes ‘Yaum-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran’ LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday observed “Yaum-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran” to lodge the... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
‘Charter of economy’ - an exercise in futility Calls for delineating a ‘charter of economy’ have become a trend in Pakistan. The leaderships of almost all... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Letters Rallies held to protest desecration of Holy Quran Foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has expressed the entire nation’s deep anguish and distress over... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Desecration of Holy Quran: Protest held at IESCO head office ISLAMABAD: A protest was recorded by the IESCO officers and employees against the recent incident of desecration of... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
SCBA passes resolution condemning desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) on Friday passed a resolution against the desecration of the ... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Flood in Punjab: Rescue-1122, WASA put on high alert LAHORE: In the wake of current spells of rains, the emergency service, Rescue-1122 has been put on high alert to ... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
PM pays tribute to Nishan-e-Haider Havaldar Lalak Jan ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday paid tribute to Nishan-e-Haider Havaldar Lalak Jan on his 24th... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
PM announces Rs1m each for kids’ families killed in landslide ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday announced financial assistance of Rs 1 million each for the... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
PDWP approves two development schemes LAHORE: The Punjab Development Working Party (PDWP) on Friday approved two development schemes worth over Rs 3.551... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Mayor imposes rain emergency in KMC KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Friday imposed rain emergency in the Karachi Metropolitan... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
‘Yaum-e-Taqaddus-e-Quran’: Legislate acts of Islamophobia against law of land, urges FCCI president FAISALABAD: Muslim would never compromise on the sanctity of the Holy Quran, said Dr. Khurram Tariq, President... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
KATI strongly condemns desecration of Holy Quran in Sweden KARACHI: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) President, Faraz-ur-Rehman, alongside Deputy... Published 08 Jul, 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 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
CPEC IPPs: Finance Division asks PD to adjust Rs20.726bn as advance payment Finance Division has once again advised that Power Division may adjust the advance payments to CPEC-IPPs against next five months of FY 2023-24 Updated 08 Jul, 2023 05:15pm
Key objectives under new programme: To govt’s chagrin, IMF team calls on PTI chairman ISLAMABAD/ LAHORE: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approached major political parties in Pakistan,... Updated 08 Jul, 2023 08:56am
Productivity, export and debt: SBP asks govt to exercise greater prudence Assessment of macroeconomic dynamics reveals a number of challenges for the banking sector and the repayment capacity of borrowers may come under stress Updated 08 Jul, 2023 05:14pm
Social Protection Accounts launched: PM reaffirms commitment to further expand BISP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday reaffirmed his commitment to further expand the Benazir Income... Updated 08 Jul, 2023 08:58am
Nation observes ‘Quran Sanctity Day’ ISLAMABAD: People from different walks of life held protests on Friday to observe a “Day of the Sanctity of Quran”... Updated 08 Jul, 2023 09:06am
PM urges OIC for strategy against Islamophobia ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday urged the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) to chalk out... Updated 08 Jul, 2023 09:08am
Rates PSX manages meagre gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a rangebound session and after moving both ways, closed on ... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Spare parts for TPS-14 rehabilitation: GE warns TPS Guddu management against LC opening delay ISLAMABAD: M/s General Electric (GE) has cautioned the management of Thermal Power Station (TPS) Guddu that any... Updated 08 Jul, 2023 09:00am
Hague court rejects India’s objections over water treaty arbitration AMSTERDAM/NEW DELHI: The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in the Hague rejected on Thursday India’s objections... Updated 08 Jul, 2023 08:55am
GP Fund: MoF notifies rate of markup ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has notified that the rate of markup on state provident fund, ie, general provident... Updated 08 Jul, 2023 09:05am
Provisional tariff: KAPCO again moves Nepra for early approval ISLAMABAD: M/s Kot Addu Power Company Limited (KAPCO) has again approached the power regulator for early approval of... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Carbon-reduction target: Global maritime sector agrees deal LONDON: The International Maritime Organization, overseer of the highly-polluting shipping industry, sealed a... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
63 people die in rain-related incidents since Jun 26: NDMA ISLAMABAD: At least 63 people have lost their lives and 87 were injured owing to flash floods triggered by... Updated 08 Jul, 2023 09:01am
FBR issues tax expenditure report-2023: More exemptions, concessions given during 2021-22 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has given more sales tax exemptions, zero-rating and concessions to... Updated 08 Jul, 2023 09:02am
World Bank approves $46m for KP citizen-centred service delivery project ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $46 million in financing for the... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
‘SIFC’ termed ‘game-changer’ in relation to FDI prospects ISLAMABAD: The formation of Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) is a game-changer vis-à-vis Foreign... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Energy Installation of 200kV solar PV system inaugurated ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal Friday inaugurated the... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Energy Over 100 Mepco labourers paid wages under IRD mechanism ISLAMABAD: More than 100 daily wage labourers working in the Multan Electric Supply Company (Mepco) were provided... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
SPI-based inflation up 0.7pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI)-based inflation for the week ended July 6, 2023, increased by 0.70 ... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Energy Ogra urges LPG marketing cos to comply with notified prices for July LAHORE: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has issued a directive to all LPG Marketing Companies,... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
‘Reliable, consistent’ tax regime EDITORIAL: Tax reforms, rather the need for them, is (understandably) all the rage these days, considering the... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Caution from Basle EDITORIAL: The Bank for International Settlements (BIS), the global umbrella body for central banks, sure poured ... Updated 08 Jul, 2023 06:58am
Financial sector continues to exhibit operational, financial resilience in CY22 KARACHI: Despite multiple challenges, the financial sector of Pakistan continued to exhibit operational and ... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Imported items: PM urged to remove ‘solar panel’ from non-essential list KARACHI: The Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) has urged the prime minister for removal of the import of solar panel... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Gold prices climb KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday continued to rise further on the local market, traders said. The yellow metal was... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Taxes FBR directed to transfer ST, FED jurisdiction of all cases from AEOI Zones to original jurisdiction ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to immediately transfer... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Industry Textile council decries discontinuation of SBP’s TERF facility KARACHI: In view of the recent news about the SBP’s now discontinued Temporary Economic Refinance Facility, TERF,... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
PM opens initiative for food security, agri exports ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday inaugurated the initiative of the Land Information &... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Smuggling of tyres, spare parts: PM for early formulation of comprehensive policy ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Friday directed the authorities concerned for the early formulation of a... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (July 07, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 08 Jul, 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 Friday (July 07, 2023).... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (July 07, 2023).... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (July 07, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Industry KCCI delegation calls on Sharjeel KARACHI: A delegation from the Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry, led by President Tariq Yusuf, met with... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Companies Sindh Bank signs agreement with PTCL on deployment of SD-WAN at branches KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Sindh Bank have signed an agreement for deployment of... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Companies EIGHTEEN holds handover ceremony of first villa ISLAMABAD: EIGHTEEN, a modern, luxurious sustainable residential project, developed by Ora Developers in partnership... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Companies Mastercard partners with JazzCash to revolutionise digital payments KARACHI: Mastercard has announced collaboration with JazzCash, the largest digital wallet provider in Pakistan... Published 08 Jul, 2023 06:20am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points