Babar Azam seeks number one spot in ICC Test rankings LAHORE: Pakistan skipper Babar Azam has moved up in the latest ICC Test batting rankings and looking for achieving... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Penalty imposition: Tax officers accused of failing to prove concealment of income LAHORE: Taxation officers are accused of not proving deliberate deduction by taxpayers while disallowing ... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
FBR removes Member Customs Operations ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has removed Mukarram Jah Ansari from the slot of FBR Member Customs... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Customs seize Rs90m smuggled vapes KARACHI: Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation, Customs Karachi on Wednesday seized massive quantity of... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Interest-free loans to businessmen: PAC orders formation of body ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday ordered the formation of a committee comprising ... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
LSE listed amongst top 200 International Trade Programmes LAHORE: The Lahore School of Economics (LSE) has been listed as one of the top 200 International Trade Programmes in... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
‘Stand-Up Radio Pakistan’ project: ‘Business plan’ completed in ‘just 14 months’: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday appreciated recent initiatives... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
May 9 incidents: PM slams statement by Israel ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday strongly condemned the statement of the Israeli government... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
First flight of Jazeera Airways lands KARACHI: The maiden flight of Kuwaiti airline “Jazeera Airways” landed at Islamabad International Airport on... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
PTI terminates Khattak’s basic party membership ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday sacked ex-president Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Pervez Khattak after ... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Toshakhana case: PTI chief summoned by local court ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Wednesday, granted an exemption to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (July 12, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (July 13, 2023)... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Govt’s tenure to end on Aug 14: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday said the tenure of the incumbent government is ending on the 14th... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
9 soldiers martyred in Zhob Garrison attack ISLAMABAD: Nine soldiers were martyred as terrorists launched a “dastardly attack” on the Pakistan Army’s Zhob... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
USAID supports Pakistan’s climate research coordination LAHORE: The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Higher Education System... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Speakers call for interval in childbirth LAHORE: Speakers at a seminar have called for interval in childbirth for saving lives of about 11,000 women who die... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
PFA unearths fake beverages unit in Shahdara LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Wednesday unearthed fake beverages manufacturing unit producing ... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Preservation of NAP record: NA panel for funds to acquire new technology, techniques ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat recommended for allocation of funds for... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
LHC restrain appointment of Treasurer at FAU LAHORE: The Lahore High Court has restrained the caretaker government of Punjab from finalizing the process for the... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
LHC dismisses Khadija Shah’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday dismissed petitions of Khadija Shah grand daughter of former Army Chief... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
KMC sets up rain emergency cell KARACHI: Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has established a rain emergency cell in KMC Sports Complex in the... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
‘India releases 211,000 cusecs of water in Sutlej’ LAHORE: India has released 211,000 cusecs of water in Sutlej and 38,000 cusecs of water is likely to flow at the... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
40 villages inundated in Jhang: CM directs steps for normalisation of flood situation LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi in his tweet apprised that according to the report of... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
The BRICS’s creeping ‘gold currency’ It’s a shame that market pundits have been busy scandalising JP Morgan’s involvement with the late, notorious ... Updated 13 Jul, 2023 05:15am
Setting the record straight In FY23, textile exports plunged by $2.8 billion (15% decline) compared to FY22, derailing positive developments... Updated 13 Jul, 2023 05:25am
FIA’s appeal for physical remand of Elahi dismissed LAHORE: A sessions’ court on Wednesday dismissed an appeal of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) against... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A picture of Nawaz Sharif with his nephews “The fault lies with climate change.” “Well you can’t deny it – I mean the scale of losses due to floods... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
10 of a family burnt to death in Lahore LAHORE: In a devastating incident in Bhatti Gate area of Lahore on Wednesday, a family of 10, including an infant ... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Stocks HK shares up on credit data surprise; China stocks slip HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares extended their rally to a third straight session on Wednesday, driven by... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Stocks European shares jump as cooling US inflation PARIS: European shares jumped on Wednesday as further evidence of easing consumer inflation in the United States... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Stocks Wall St rallies as cooling inflation eases rate hike fears NEW YORK: Wall Street rallied on Wednesday, led by gains in rate-sensitive megacap growth stocks after data showed... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Lawyers’ fake degrees: SC summons Islamia University Bahawalpur VC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court summoned vice-chancellor Islamia University, Bahawalpur, in lawyers’ fake degrees and... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Ruling coalition: business community leader says concerned at growing differences KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Sindh Assembly condemns desecration of Holy Quran KARACHI: Condemnations and anger rattled the Sindh Assembly on Wednesday, which adopted a unanimous resolution... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Karachi Division: Sindh CM hosts JI, PTI and independent town chairmen, vice chairmen KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah invited all the town chairmen and vice chairmen of Karachi ... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
PCAA to halt flight operations at AIIAP from July 15 to Sept 15 KARACHI: Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIAP) will experience temporary flight disruptions as the Pakistan... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
NA body informed: Arab countries keen to invest in various sectors ISLAMABAD: Secretary Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) Jameel Ahmed Qureshi on Wednesday informed the... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
NA body says open manholes pose threat to public safety ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Climate Change and Environmental Coordination expressed... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Karachi mayor vows to work harder to resolve all civic issues KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday said that the problems of 75 years cannot be resolved in... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Letters Finally, the IMF board approves bailout It is indeed heartening to note that the Executive Board of International Monetary Fund (IMF) has accorded its... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
FIA directed to probe bogus affiliations with hospitals, fake degrees ISLAMABAD: The Senate Sub-Committee on National Health Services, Regulation and Coordination on Wednesday directed... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Stocks Australian shares higher SYDNEY: Australian shares closed more than 1% higher on Tuesday, marking their best day since early January, led by ... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
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 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates Oil sector leads rally KARACHI: A positive trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday on the back of healthy buying by local... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Stocks Indian shares decline ahead of inflation data BENGALURU: Indian shares swung between gains and losses before settling lower on Wednesday, as caution prevailed... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Energy Saudi output cut removes downside risk from oil market LONDON: Extra crude production cuts announced by Saudi Arabia and Russia have removed some downside risk and stemmed... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 131,520 tonnes of cargo comprising 79,098 tonnes of import cargo and 52,422... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (July 12, 2023)... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 12, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 12, 2023).... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (July 12, 2023). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (July 12, 2023).... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (July 12, 2023).... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
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 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (July 12, 2023).... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (July 12, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,571.4148... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 12, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (July 12, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
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 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (July ... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
SPV21 files plea in Cayman Islands’ court for KESP winding up ISLAMABAD: IGCF SPV 21 Limited (SPV21) filed a petition in the Grand Court of the Cayman Islands for a Just &... Updated 13 Jul, 2023 09:01am
Ministries, Divisions: Direct payment through SBP linked to prior approval ISLAMABAD: Finance Division has barred all Ministries/ Divisions from direct payment through State Bank of Pakistan... Updated 13 Jul, 2023 09:32am
Tied to managing circular debt: Impact of power tariff rebasing not assessed as yet: govt ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power Khurram Dastgir Khan on Wednesday said exact impact of rebasing of electricity tariff... Updated 13 Jul, 2023 09:24am
Country aims $1bn pharma exports by 2025, says Qamar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister of Commerce Syed Naveed Qamar said Wednesday that Pakistan’s objective is to increase... Updated 13 Jul, 2023 09:35am
Cases of overseas Pakistanis: FTO issues guiding policy to FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has warned the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) that the harsh treatment of... Updated 13 Jul, 2023 09:06am
Govt negotiating second cargo of discounted Russian crude ISLAMABAD: The State Minister for Petroleum, Dr Musadik Malik, on Wednesday said that talks with Russia are... Updated 13 Jul, 2023 09:11am
Airport outsourcing: Dar seeks roadmap ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar emphasized receiving a roadmap with timelines for moving forward on a... Updated 13 Jul, 2023 09:17am
‘Road to Healthy Heart’ Experts emphasise healthy habits to safeguard cardiovascular health LAHORE: In a highly informative seminar titled "Road to Healthy Heart," Dr. Shugufta Feroz presented an in-depth... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Commodities Sliding dollar propels copper to 2-1/2-week high LONDON: Copper jumped to 2-1/2-week highs on Wednesday as the dollar tumbled after US June inflation data and... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Energy Oil prices rise as mild US inflation data calms fear of Fed rate hike NEW YORK: Oil prices rise on Wednesday, with benchmark Brent futures breaching $80 a barrel for the first time since... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Commodities Gold climbs over 1pc NEW YORK: Gold prices jumped more than 1% on Wednesday after signs of cooling inflation in the United States boosted... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Commodities Palm oil closes 1pc higher on firm demand KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended 1 percent higher on Wednesday, recouping losses on robust demand and... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Cotton & Textile Cotton harvest: top agri official says TCP to ensure ‘better’ compensation LAHORE: Secretary Agriculture, Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo said here on Wednesday that Trading Corporation of Pakistan... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Commodities All analysts banking on lower US corn yield NAPERVILLE, (Illinois): After one of the driest-ever Junes in the US Corn Belt, grain market participants already... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Commodities Soy extends rally on harvest doubts PARIS/SINGAPORE: Chicago soybean futures rose for a second session on Tuesday as rain gave only a modest boost to... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Commodities ‘2023 coffee harvest reaches 42.7pc’ SAO PAULO: Brazil’s Cooxupe, the world’s largest coffee co-operative and the country’s biggest coffee ... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 19.208... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (July 12, 2023)... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market steady with satisfactory trading volume LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday was steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Commodities Euronext wheat eases with exports, USDA data in focus PARIS: Euronext wheat drifted lower on Wednesday as export competition weighed on sentiment and participants ... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Expectedly, IMF board approves $3bn 9-mth SBA The Board’s approval allows for immediate disbursement of about US$1.2 billion Updated 13 Jul, 2023 10:05am
UAE deposits $1bn to support forex reserves ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has received deposits of $1 billion from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Finance Minister Ishaq... Updated 13 Jul, 2023 08:52am
Investments: PM directs finance managers to frame modalities ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and Finance Secretary Imdad Ullah... Updated 13 Jul, 2023 09:30am
22pc interest rate inimical to business activities: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif Wednesday acknowledged that with a 22 percent rate of interest, no business... Updated 13 Jul, 2023 10:33am
US says welcomes deal WASHINGTON: The United States of America has welcomed the staff-level agreement between Pakistan and the... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am
Industry Sustainability platform ‘What's the Alternative’ inaugurated KARACHI: In collaboration with the Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce & Industry (OICCI), SEED Ventures... Published 13 Jul, 2023 04:50am