George Alagiah dies LONDON: George Alagiah, the BBC newsreader recognisable to millions worldwide who reported on many of the most... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Engro Cricket Coaching Project: 2nd phase from tomorrow LAHORE: The IInd phase of the second edition of the Engro Cricket Coaching Project under the PCB Pathway Cricket... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
PTCL Group collaborates with GSMA to address ‘Digital Gender Disparity’ KARACHI: Pakistan’s leading ICT services provider, PTCL Group (comprising PTCL & Ufone 4G), joined forces with... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Asia Indonesia budgets $532.4m for additional rice for the poor JAKARTA: Indonesia has increased its social welfare budget by 8 trillion rupiah ($532.41 million) to distribute more... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
11 dead after gym roof collapse in China BEIJING: Eleven people died after the roof of a school gym collapsed in northeastern China, state media reported... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Israel MPs approve key judicial reform clause as protests flare JERUSALEM: Israel’s hard-right government on Monday pushed through parliament a key clause of its controversial... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Ogra shares details of LPG cylinder blast at Jhelum ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) has shared the details of the LPG cylinder blast at Jhelum,... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
KPPSC director shot dead in Peshawar PESHAWAR: A director of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Service Commission (KPPSC) was shot dead Monday by gunmen near... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
IPP announces education incentives for youth LAHORE: Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party announced on Monday to award scholarships to the students in every field,... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
IoBM and AP collaborate to empower tech-based start-ups KARACHI: A three-day Synergy Bootcamp of tech-based start-ups was organised by Accelerate Prosperity (AP) in... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
IK moves IHC to seek details of cases against him ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, Monday, approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC)... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Coverage on electronic media: IK approaches LHC against de facto ban LAHORE: Chairman PTI Imran Khan has approached the Lahore High Court against a de facto ban on the coverage of all... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Haris reviews Pakistan Shaheens’ title triumph in Sri Lanka LAHORE: Skipper of Pakistan Shaheens Mohammad Haris has expressed his jubilation over inflicting defeat to India-A ... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
BankIsalmi partners with IBA for digital certification programme KARACHI: In a progressive move towards youth empowerment and fostering economic growth, BankIslami has announced its... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Absence of officials irks parliamentary panel ISLAMABAD: The Special Committee on Arms Licenses on Monday took serious notice of the absence of officials of the... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (July 24, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (July 25, 2023)... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Interim PM to be appointed as per Constitution: govt ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Monday said the caretaker prime minister... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
COAS, US CENTCOM chief discuss regional security RAWALPINDI: Commander US Central Command (CENTCOM) General Michael Erik Kurilla has called on Chief of the Army ... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Sasta Bazaars: CDA directed to expedite construction work ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, on Monday, directed the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to expedite the... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Quetta lawyer murder case: Authorities restrained from arresting IK till Aug 9 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday barred the authorities from arresting Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
New envoys for China, Russia appointed ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has approved the appointment of new ambassadors of Pakistan to China and... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Zardari, Fazl, Nawaz may hold talks in Dubai ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) and Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman is... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
PM to launch health insurance scheme for journalists on Aug 7 ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will formally launch a health insurance card scheme for working journalists... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Business & Economy PM again holds PTI govt responsible for economic mess FAISALABAD: The government of Nawaz Sharif had laid down a strong foundation for the comprehensive socio economic ... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
PepsiCo, WWF inaugurate ‘Coastal Clean-up Project’ in Karachi ISLAMABAD: PepsiCo Pakistan on Monday launched a Coastal Clean-up Project in collaboration with WWF-Pakistan at the... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
NDMA issues warning: Flash floods in the wake of unrelenting showers ISLAMABAD: The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued flash flood and urban flood warning ... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Senate passes ‘Contempt of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) Bill 2023’ ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Monday unanimously passed the Contempt of Majlis-e-Shoora (Parliament) Bill 2023, a private... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Charges against utility services: Mayor says property transactions subject to arrear payments KARACHI: City Mayor Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Monday said that the transfer, mutation, purchase and sale of land ... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
PPP has named 3-member body on caretaker setup in Sindh: Sharjeel KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit Sharjeel Inam Memon has said that the Pakistan... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Opposition raises water scarcity issue in Sindh assembly KARACHI: Treasury on Monday called the opposition’s concerns as political gimmicks ahead of the general election,... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Zero tolerance against spurious, substandard medicines: Minister LAHORE: Announcing zero tolerance against spurious and substandard medicines, the caretaker Punjab Minister for... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rains may continue during week with occasional gaps LAHORE: The Met Office said on Monday that monsoon currents are continuously penetrating the country from Bay of... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Qureshi appears before FIA in ‘cypher probe’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) vice president and former Minister for Foreign Affairs Shah Mahmood... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Prosecution witness testified against IK in Toshakhana case ISLAMABAD: A prosecution witness in Toshakhana case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Process begins for declaring 22 leaders, workers of PTI POs LAHORE: An Anti Terrorism Court on Monday initiated the process of declaring 22 leaders and workers of Pakistan... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Private medical colleges violating tax laws ISLAMABAD: Private medical colleges are involved in serious violations of income tax laws including non-deduction of... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Power supply stable amid rain: KE spokesperson KARACHI: Power supply to the city remained stable during Monday's rain spell, spokesperson K-Electric stated. “As... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Farmers from rainfed areas of several districts: PAD providing laser land levelers at Rs250,000 per unit subsidy LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department is providing laser land levellers to the farmers at a subsidy of Rs ... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
NHSP elects office-bearers KARACHI: The General Body of National Horticulture Society of Pakistan (NHSP) has elected Dr Pervez Ahsan as ... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Provincial depts: LHC seeks complete record of vehicles in 10 days LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday sought complete record of the vehicles under the control of provincial... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Why would you vote for Nawaz? “I reckon Nawaz Sharif deserves my vote.” “Really? I thought after the Panama case, when it came to light that... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Stocks China, HK stocks end lower SHANGHAI: China stocks closed lower on Monday even as measures were announced to spur private investment, while... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Stocks European shares hold steady PARIS: European shares were marginally higher on Monday as gains in energy firms and telecom stocks were countered ... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Stocks Reliance Industries, ITC drag Indian shares down BENGALURU: Indian shares declined on Monday, dragged by index heavyweights Reliance Industries after its quarterly... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Stocks FTSE 100 edges higher on gains in energy shares LONDON: The UK’s FTSE 100 edged higher on Monday supported by gains in energy stocks, while a jump in software ... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Stocks Wall Street rises as tech earnings, Fed decision loom NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes climbed on Monday as investors braced for earnings from megacap growth and... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Managing the BoP The balance of payments (BoP) figures for the full-year, 2022-23, have just been released by the SBP. They reflect... Updated 25 Jul, 2023 06:52am
Elections loom amid a myriad questions The bizarre is not only commonplace, some argue it is the norm in Pakistan. Take for example the latest offering by... Updated 25 Jul, 2023 06:54am
Letters A mood of despondency has set in The incumbent government has borrowed $10.844 billion from multiple financing sources including $2.206 billion from... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Inward forex cash flows: from 2023-24 to 2027-28 The IMF (International Monetary Fund) issued ‘Request For Stand-By Arrangement’ in July 2023. The IMF has again... Updated 25 Jul, 2023 07:01am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 212,200 tons of cargo comprising 162,595 tons of import cargo and 49,605 ... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (July 24, 2023).... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (July 24, 2023).... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
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 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (July 24, 2023).... Published 25 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 Monday... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (July 24, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 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 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (July 24, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (July 24, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 24, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,561.2782... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 24, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,116.5907... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (July 24, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,591.2799 BID... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 24, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 24, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,779.1656... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 24, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 543.2689... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 24, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 460.8834... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 24, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 2,437.2256... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (July 24, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 625.7461... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Monday (July 24, 2023). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (July 24, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (July 24, 2023). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 24, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,843.1635... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (July 24, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,357.1078 Bid... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 24, 2023). ======================== Offer... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 24, 2023). ======================== Offer... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Rates Banking, refinery sectors lead rally KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday closed on a positive note on the back of healthy buying, mainly in ... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Caretaker setup: PPP rejects ‘fake’ reports ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) rejected media reports that the two major coalition partners in the Centre,... Updated 25 Jul, 2023 09:30am
Contempt proceedings: ECP asks Islamabad police to arrest IK ISLAMABAD: The poll body, Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP, has directed the Islamabad Police to arrest Chairman... Updated 25 Jul, 2023 09:24am
LNG supply: Framework agreement inked with Azerbaijan LAHORE: In a bid to help fulfill country’s energy requirements through cooperation in the fields of oil and gas,... Updated 25 Jul, 2023 09:34am
Industrial consumers: PLL, SSGC may be allowed to auction off unutilized capacity of LNG ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to allow Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) and Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) to... Updated 25 Jul, 2023 10:04am
Lahore, Sheikhupura: PM performs ground-breaking of 3 industrial zones LAHORE: Emphasising the need for spreading network of Special Economic Zones (SEZs) across the country, Prime... Updated 25 Jul, 2023 10:02am
FY23: POL products worth $1.182bn imported by Pakistan on deferred payment basis ISLAMABAD: Pakistan imported petroleum products worth $ 1.182 billion on a deferred payment basis under the Saudi... Updated 25 Jul, 2023 12:19pm
Agencies/provinces/areas: ECC allows allocation of wheat on price-weighted average ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet allowed allocation of wheat among the recipients... Updated 25 Jul, 2023 09:23am
Commodities Copper up as focus moves to Fed LONDON: Copper prices rose in London on Monday as the focus shifted to the Federal Reserve’s rate decision this... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Energy Oil prices up 2pc to 3-month high on tight supply NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed over 2 percent to a three-month high on Monday on tightening supply, rising US gasoline... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Gold trades narrow range as Fed verdict draws near NEW YORK: Gold prices traded a tight range on Monday as traders braced for a widely anticipated interest rate hike... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Palm oil up over news on Ukraine port attack JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose significantly on Monday, with the highest closing price of more than four... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Gold prices soar KARACHI: Gold prices on Monday regained a huge value on the local market, traders said. The prices soared by Rs 2800... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Wheat, corn rise over 1% on Black Sea supply fears SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat and corn futures rose more than 1% on Monday, as Russia’s attacks on Ukraine’s port... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Raw sugar hits fresh one-month high as supply worries dominate LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE hit a fresh one-month high on Monday as adverse weather kept investors worried ... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Commodities EU wheat at 3-1/2 month high PARIS/HAMBURG: European wheat prices jumped to 3-1/2 month highs on Monday after Russia attacked Ukrainian grain... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures climb on strong domestic equities, soft yen SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged higher on Monday, underpinned by gains in domestic equities and a weaker... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Energy TC Energy to sell 40% interest in Columbia Gas and Columbia Gulf pipelines NEW YORK: TC Energy said on Monday it has entered into an agreement to sell a 40% interest in its Columbia Gas... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 17.982 ... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am
Commodities India to face apple crunch as heavy rain hits production NEW DELHI/SRIN-AGAR: India’s apple production is expected to nearly halve this year after heavy rains and flash... Published 25 Jul, 2023 06:20am