Allies disappoint Zelensky’s plea for NATO membership timetable VILNIUS: NATO leaders on Tuesday dashed Ukrainian leader Volodymr Zelensky’s hopes for a clear timeline to join ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Suspected crude oil transfer: Indonesia seizes Iran-flagged tanker JAKARTA: Indonesian maritime authorities seized an Iranian-flagged tanker carrying more than 200,000 metric tons of... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
July, August: PM’s engagements schedule readied ISLAMABAD: The government has prepared Prime Minister’s hectic engagements schedule (July and August) meant to... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Business & Economy ‘Govt accepts IMF programme with heavy heart’: PM inaugurates first phase of Fata varsity in Peshawar PESHAWAR: In a somber acknowledgment of the prevailing economic hardships, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Pakistan witnessing emergence of vibrant e-gaming culture LAHORE: As e-sports are gaining popularity and recognition in various countries around the world, Pakistan is also... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Scheme launched for KP students: No nepotism would be tolerated in laptops distribution: PM PESHAWAR: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here Tuesday launched the ‘Prime Minister National Laptop Scheme’ for ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Al-Qadir Trust case: NAB summons IK on 13th ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Issuance of arms licences: NA body summons Interior Ministry’s secy with team over delay ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges summoned the secretary of the... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
LHC seeks reply from IK on ‘Cipher Controversy’ by 18th LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday sought reply from PTI chairman Imran Khan by July 18 on an appeal of... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
LHC grants interim protective bail to Imran LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday granted interim protective bail to PTI chairman Imran Khan for two weeks in... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Land dispute in Parachinar: Kundi urges PM to resolve issue by convening jirga ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Spokesperson Faisal Karim Kundi has said that the position of Parachinar... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Health professionals hold protest over Sweden incident LAHORE: Post Graduate Medical Institute / Ameer Uddin Medical College Principal Prof. Dr. Muhammad Al-Fareed Zafar... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
ECP issues non-bailable arrest warrants for IK, Fawad ISLAMABAD: The poll body on Tuesday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
South Asia Top India court to weigh legality of IIOJK direct rule OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: India’s top court on Tuesday began considering a challenge to the 2019 imposition of direct ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
More rains predicted LAHORE: The Met office has predicted that monsoon currents from the Arabian Sea are likely to penetrate upper ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Mohen-jo–Daro Express to be restored from 20th LAHORE: Pakistan Railways (PR) has decided to restore Mohenjo-Daro express from the 20th of July. The train will... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Punjab govt signs MoU with CPSP on specialisation of doctors LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to make arrangements for specialization of doctors at the District... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Zong 4G, Sehat Kahani collaborate in telemedicine services KARACHI: Zong 4G, Pakistan’s leading telecommunications operator, is pleased to announce a new chapter in its... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Housing schemes for KPC members: Sharjeel says govt to remove hindrances KARACHI: Minister of Information, Transport and Mass Transit Sindh Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that Malir... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
World Population Day: Message from Syed Murad Ali Shah, Chief Minister, Sindh TEXT: It gives me great pleasure that Sindh, along with the global community, is commemorating World Population Day... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
World Population Day: Message from Dr. Azra Fazal Pechuho, Minister for Health & Population Welfare, Sindh TEXT: The theme set this year for World Population Day 2023 highlights the need to advance gender equality to help... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
World Population Day: Message from Dr. Muhammad Sohail Rajput, Chief Secretary, Sindh TEXT: The “World Population Day” is celebrated globally on 11th July to draw attention to the growing population... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
World Population Day: Message from Rehan Iqbal Baloch, Secretary to Government of Sindh Population Welfare Department TEXT: Population Welfare Department of Sindh celebrates World Population Day annually on 11th July. Theme of World... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
World Population Day: Message from Dr. Natalia Kanem, UNFPA Executive Director TEXT: Imagine a world where everyone - all 8 billion of us - has a future bursting with promise and potential. Now... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (July 11, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (July 12, 2023)... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
‘Recharge Pakistan’ project approved ISLAMABAD: Climate Change Ministry announced on Tuesday the approval to the Recharge Pakistan project that has... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
LHC issues notices to PCB LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday issued notices to the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and others for July 20 ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Senate panel puts on hold two bills seeking ‘new provinces’ ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice, on Tuesday, unanimously, decided that two ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Dr Yasmin’s judicial remand extended LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Lahore on Tuesday extended the judicial remand of PTI leader Dr Yasmin... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rainy, windy spell likely from tomorrow KARACHI: A fresh monsoon rainy and windy spell is likely to grip the country from 13th July till next Monday, which... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Punjab CM, cabinet members meet governor, discuss important issues LAHORE: The caretaker Punjab Chief Minister, Syed Mohsin Naqvi, along with provincial ministers called on Punjab... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
PTI’s govt wrong economic policies weakened Pakistan: Marriyum PESHAWAR: Reacting to Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan’s remarks about former, Prime Minister... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Vertical distribution of resources: Provincial Finance Commission being formed: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said that the newly elected representatives of the local bodies... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
International Ghandhara Symposium begins: Promoting religious tourism will help foster peace globally: Alvi ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi on Tuesday while stressing the need for promoting religious tourism in the region has... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Stocks S&P 500, Dow rise ahead of monthly inflation data NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow rose modestly on Tuesday ahead of inflation data, as investors were hopeful... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Towards biogas policy Biogas has acquired a new fillip in the wake of the Ukraine conflict in Europe. The latter wants to acquire... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
‘Special Investment Facilitation Council’ — the way forward—II Pakistan needs a “Charter for Business” for the next 20 years, with sanctity as crucial as that of a... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A beleaguered economy “Sad that!” “What? The state of the economy? The fact that simply getting a Fund program is the narrative, a... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Letters Russia’s growing influence in ME Hosting his Arab Gulf counterparts in Moscow at sixth ministerial meeting of the Russia-GCC strategy dialogue,... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
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 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,109.2174... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,567.5745 ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates Index hits 14-month high KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday on the back of aggressive buying in almost... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Grains Scanty rains diminish India’s sugar output SATARA/SANGLI/SOLAPUR, (India): Sugarcane growers in India’s top producing states are worried scanty rainfall... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 84,127 tonnes of cargo comprising 52,024 tonnes of import cargo and 32,103... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Grains EU 2023/24 soft wheat exports off to slower start PARIS: Soft wheat exports from the European Union between July 1 and July 9 totalled 360,867 metric tons, down from... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (July 11, 2023)... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 11, 2023).... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (July 11, 2023).... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
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 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (July 11, 2023).... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Saudi deposits land just prior to key event Pakistan receives deposits of $2 billion from Saudi Arabia Updated 12 Jul, 2023 08:54am
IMF Board scheduled to consider $3bn SBA today IMF, according to media reports, has reportedly accepted $8.2 billion financing gap plan presented by the Ministry of Finance Updated 12 Jul, 2023 10:13am
PM acknowledges China’s support ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday said that as ‘Iron Brothers’ and old friends, Pakistan and China... Updated 12 Jul, 2023 08:52am
ECNEC approves Rs377bn agri tube-well solarisation plan ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) on Tuesday approved “Prime Minister’s... Updated 12 Jul, 2023 08:50am
$5bn Chashma-5 N-plant to produce power at Rs20 per unit: Country has swallowed a bitter pill? ISLAMABAD: The dollar-deficient Pakistan is said to have accepted a bitter pill of $ 5 billion Chashma-5 (C-5)... Updated 12 Jul, 2023 08:50am
Rs10bn women empowerment programme unveiled ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday unveiled the Women Empowerment Programme which is being... Updated 12 Jul, 2023 08:53am
Holy Quran burning: Pakistan, other states call for accountability GENEVA: Muslim states including Iran and Pakistan on Tuesday said desecration of the Holy Quran amounted to inciting... Updated 12 Jul, 2023 08:49am
SC says taxing statute should be strictly construed regardless ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court held that a taxing statute should be construed strictly, even if the literal... Updated 12 Jul, 2023 08:48am
Suspected smugglers: Extensive powers granted to PCG, PMSA ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has given extensive powers to the Pakistan Coast Guards (PCG) and... Updated 12 Jul, 2023 08:52am
Inward flows of dollars to create breathing space: ministry ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) Tuesday said it is still clueless about lifting of... Updated 12 Jul, 2023 08:51am
Over 628 businessmen were beneficiaries in PTI govt: PAC disposes of issue of $3bn loans ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday disposed of the issue of $3 billion worth of loans to over... Updated 12 Jul, 2023 08:48am
Energy Iesco taking customer- friendly steps ISLAMABAD: A new sub-division, Gulzar-e-Quaid Rawalpindi, has been established by the IESCO management to facilitate... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday saw a slump on the local market, traders said. The precious metal nosedived by ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Energy Sargodha district: FESCO completes 167 electricity development projects FAISALABAD: Chairman FESCO (Wapda) Malik Tahsin Awan has said that 167 different electricity development projects... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Energy BP settles US natgas market manipulation case for $10.75m NEW YORK: Oil major BP agreed to pay a civil penalty of $10.75 million to cover allegations company traders... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Commodities Malaysia palm oil stocks rise KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia’s palm oil inventories rose at the end of June but at a much slower than expected pace, as... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 22.642 ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Energy Saudis to supply full oil volumes to Asia in Aug SINGAPORE: Saudi Aramco has informed some clients in North Asia they will receive full nominated volumes of crude ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (July 11, 2023)... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Cotton & Textile Sizeable activity seen on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday was steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton Analyst... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Commodities Aluminium prices trim gains LONDON: Aluminium prices trimmed gains on Tuesday as the dollar steadied ahead of a US inflation update, while... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Energy Oil prices gain on weaker US dollar NEW YORK: Oil prices jumped about 2% to a 10-week high on Tuesday, boosted by a falling US dollar, hopes for higher... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
IMF’s SBA begins to pay dividends--so soon EDITORIAL: The 29 June 2023 staff-level agreement (SLA) on the 3 billion dollar nine-month Stand-By Arrangement ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Drug smugglers upping the game EDITORIAL: Afghan opiates trade has become a serious challenge for law enforcers not only at the airports but also ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
FPCCI welcomes direct air link with Kazakhstan LAHORE: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) have welcomed commencing of a direct ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Stakeholders hail ‘Green Pakistan Initiative’ LAHORE: Stakeholders welcoming the ‘Green Pakistan Initiative’ have said that for the first time the government,... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Foreign countries to create their cluster in DSEZ: SACM KARACHI: Many foreign companies and factories of different countries are likely to be relocated to Dhabiji Special... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Commodities CBoT corn futures decline SINGAPORE: Chicago corn futures lost ground on Tuesday after a weekly US government report showed improvement in ... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (July 11, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (July 11, 2023).... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
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 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (July 11,... Published 12 Jul, 2023 06:39am