The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (August 02, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (August 03, 2023)... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
US vows to work with Pakistan to tackle ‘shared’ terror threats WASHINGTON: The United States has slammed “in the strongest terms” Sunday’s suicide bombing in Bajaur District... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Zindigi, Mastercard set to revolutionise Karachi commuting system KARACHI: Zindigi, powered by JS Bank, in collaboration with Mastercard, is set to revolutionize the mass transit... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Iran hangs 11 from Baloch minority on drug charges in 48 hrs: NGO PARIS: Iran hanged 11 members of the Baloch minority on drugs charges within a 48-hour period, an NGO said ... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Nigeria cuts electricity to Niger after coup NIAMEY: Nigeria has cut its electricity supply to Niger after West African neighbours imposed sanctions on the junta... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Exiled BD opposition chief sentenced for graft DHAKA: Bangladesh’s exiled opposition leader was sentenced in absentia to nine years jail for corruption on... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
IPP rejects hike in fuel prices LAHORE: Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party rejecting the fresh increase in the prices of petroleum products has urged the... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Sindh cabinet takes decisions on 23 agenda items KARACHI: The provincial cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Efforts on to promote culture, heritage: Marriyum ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Wednesday said that steps were being ... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Board meeting of Sindh Mass Transit Authority held KARACHI: Minister for Information, Transport, and Mass Transit, Sharjeel Inam Memon, presided over the tenth board... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
PBA welcomes some amendments in Pemra Act KARACHI: Pakistan Broadcasters Association in a statement issued Wednesday welcomed some of the amendments in PEMRA... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
AGP detects Rs1.95bn malfeasance in three PCAA projects KARACHI: The Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) has detected serious financial irregularities totaling Rs. 1.95... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
AKU partners with G-B govt to improve teaching practices KARACHI: The Aga Khan University (AKU) and Government of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) have signed an agreement to improve... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Bank Alfalah disburses Rs970m for flood-impacted communities KARACHI: Bank Alfalah has disbursed Rs 970 million for flood-impacted communities in the first half of 2023 during... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Country has ability to defend itself against ‘all threats’: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan further stepped up pressure on the Afghan interim government of the Taliban and reiterated its... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
‘Victim Rizwana’s health condition improving’ LAHORE: With the grace of Allah Almighty and the professional team work of doctors, the health condition of Rizwana,... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Law & order: Lahore Police, Punjab Safe Cities Authority adopt joint strategy LAHORE: Police and Punjab Safe Cities Authority have adopted a joint operational strategy to maintain Law and order... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Lawmakers felicitate new lady opposition leader in Sindh PA KARACHI: Lawmakers on Wednesday felicitated the new lady opposition leader in the Sindh Assembly and admired her as... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Better class for PTI Senator: LHC summons law office on 7th LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday asked a law office to appear before the court on... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
MoS&T, PSF lock horns over giving charge of senior post to junior officer ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Science and Technology and Pakistan Science Foundation (PSF) have locked horns over... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Ombudsman Punjab takes 152 own-motion notices in June LAHORE: In response to 152 own-motion notices taken by Ombudsman Punjab Maj Azam Suleman Khan (retd) in the month of... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Pakistan and Turkiye agree to improve ties KARACHI: Pakistan and Turkiye on Wednesday agreed to continue close coordination and engagement through... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
PES providing rescue services to flood affectees LAHORE: Flood rescue teams of the Punjab Emergency Service department are working continuously in all riverine... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
President signs two bills ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi, on Wednesday, gave his assent to two bills after they were passed by the... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
PSDF sign multi-layered MoU LAHORE: Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) and Lahore Waste Management Company (LWMC) on Wednesday signed a... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Punjab caretaker CM vows to serve people devotedly till elections LAHORE: The caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said that he would continue to serve as chief executive... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Senate body raises questions on recruitment process in PSQCA ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology raised questions on the recruitment process in ... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:55am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (August 02, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
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 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (August 02, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (August 02, 2023).... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
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 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (August 02, 2023).... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (August 02, 2023).... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Letters Re-election considerations have clear precedence over… It is true that a picture is always worth a thousand words. What is also true is that sometime multiple ideas, ... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Fed doublespeak Traders with long US equity and long dollar positions that laughed all the way to the bank after the Fed’s latest... Updated 03 Aug, 2023 06:34am
Wheat can rescue Pakistan! Russia is weaponizing wheat again. Back in March 2022, the world’s TV screens carried images of burning wheat... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Stocks US debt downgrade knocks European stocks to two-week lows PARIS: European shares tumbled to two-week lows on Wednesday, with broad-based losses as investors fled riskier... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Stocks China, HK stock rally fades as Beijing’s incremental support disappoints BEIJING: Aug 2 (Reuters) - China and Hong Kong stocks pulled back on Wednesday after a recent rally that was spurred... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Stocks Wall St falls after Fitch downgrades US rating NEW YORK: Wall Street fell on Wednesday after rating agency Fitch’s move to downgrade the US government’s credit... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Caretaker PM, set-up: Shehbaz contacts Nawaz, Zardari on proposed names ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif contacted Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo Nawaz Sharif and... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
UNDP official meets Dar ISLAMABAD: Dr Samuel Rizk, Resident Representative UNDP called on Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Senator... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Looming threat of flood: Punjab CM reviews arrangements LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi chaired a meeting here Wednesday which focused on assessing... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Consensus is to appoint a ‘guided missile’ “I heard that your suggestion of Captain Safdar (retired) as the caretaker prime minister was rejected by all, and... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Plight of small farmers of Balochistan, Sindh: FIO praises President for showing empathy, understanding LAHORE: President Dr Arif Alvi and Federal Insurance Ombudsman (FIO) Dr Khawar Jamil ensured the extension of crop... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Rising terrorism: Senators seek briefing from military top brass in camera ISLAMABAD: The senators belonging to both the opposition and the treasury benches on Wednesday expressed serious... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Hearing adjourned to today for final arguments: Witnesses’ list submitted by IK in Toshakhana case rejected ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday rejected the list of witnesses submitted by the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Contempt case: ECP defers hearing of IK’s indictment till 22nd ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday deferred the hearing of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Karachi: power minister vows to end power woes KARACHI: Federal Minister for Energy Khurram Dastgir on Wednesday said the concerns of the citizens of Karachi... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Six more killed, 15 injured due to floods: NDMA ISLAMABAD: The devastating floods triggered by monsoon rains have wreaked more havoc in the country as in the past ... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
PLA, Pakistan Army are brothers in arms: COAS ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS), General Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday said the People’s Liberation Army... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Bajaur suicide bombing death toll rises to 63 PESHAWAR: The death toll from a suicide bombing in Bajaur that targeted a religious group’s rally has risen to 63... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (August... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
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 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (August 02, 2023).... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (August 02, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (August 02, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (August 02, 2023)... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Commodities Gold retreats as US dollar, bond yields resume climb NEW YORK: Gold prices slipped on Wednesday as the dollar rose and bond yields strengthened after data showed US... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Commodities Palm oil closed up on weaker ringgit JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed up on Wednesday after six straight sessions of losses, underpinned by a... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Energy Oil prices fall despite record US crude stock drawdown NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Wednesday after sharp gains despite a historic drop in US crude stocks, as traders... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Commodities Copper extends losses on stronger dollar LONDON: Copper prices extended losses in London on Wednesday as stronger US dollar as well as weak manufacturing ... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate unchanged amid improved activity LAHORE: The Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Wednesday kept the cotton spot rate unchanged at Rs 17,935 per ... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (August 02, 2023)... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 185,805 tonnes of cargo comprising 115,831 tonnes of import cargo and 69,974... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 18.169... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Commodities India sugar output may fall on weak rains MUMBAI: India’s sugar production could fall 3.3% to 31.7 million metric tonnes in the 2023/24 marketing year, ... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Commodities Paris wheat futures lower PARIS: Euronext wheat futures turned weaker on Wednesday as supply fears sparked by a Russian strike against a ... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Energy US natgas prices fall on forecasts for lower NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell around 3% on Tuesday on forecasts for less demand over the next two weeks than... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Commodities Dalian coking coal at over 3-month high as rains disrupt supply BEIJING: Dalian coking coal futures climbed on Wednesday to their highest levels in more than three months, as ... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures slump deepens on weak factory activity, strong yen SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell further on Wednesday, as slowing factory activity and a firm yen outweighed... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Commodities Gold prices grow by Rs800 per tola KARACHI: Gold on Wednesday regained a sizeable value but silver remained firm on the local market, traders said. ... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Energy Transfer of DISCOs to provinces: PC asks govt to revisit uniform tariff ISLAMABAD: The Privatisation Commission has proposed the government to revisit the uniform tariff prior to the... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
NA panel told: Property transfers, registration halted due to Section 7E ITO ISLAMABAD: The registration and transfers of immovable properties across Pakistan has been totally stopped after... Updated 03 Aug, 2023 09:14am
Pakistan-Turkiye defence production potential highlighted KARACHI: A launching ceremony of PN MILGEM class ship PNS TARIQ (Desig) was held at Karachi Shipyard and Engineering... Updated 03 Aug, 2023 08:49am
Dar sets Rs10trn revenue target for Tiwana-led team ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Ishaq Dar threw the gauntlet of chasing a revenue target of Rs 10 trillion for the... Updated 03 Aug, 2023 09:29am
Rates Index hits 6-year high KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on the back of healthy buying by local and foreign... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Taxes China releases package of tax relief measures to support small firms BEIJING: China’s finance ministry on Wednesday unveiled a package of tax relief measures to support small... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
July oil sales down 6pc to 1.35MTs YoY KARACHI: Pakistan’s oil sales in July 2023 clocked in at 1.35 million tons, down 6.0 percent on YoY and flat on... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Money & Banking BOK signs MoU with C&W Peshawar PESHAWAR: The Bank of Khyber (BOK) - Raast Islamic Banking Group and the Communications and Works Department... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Industry Three-day TDAP’s ‘FoodAg2023’ exhibition starts on 10th KARACHI: Pakistan’s 1st International Food and Agriculture Exhibition to be held on August 10-12’2023. The... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Fuel price hike EDITORIAL: Prices of petrol and high speed diesel (HSD) were raised by 19.95 and 19.90 rupees per litre,... Updated 03 Aug, 2023 06:27am
Bajaur bombing EDITORIAL: In one of the bloodiest terrorist attacks on Sunday at least 55 people have died thus far and more than... Updated 03 Aug, 2023 06:36am
Money & Banking Dollar shrugs off Fitch’s US downgrade NEW YORK: The dollar rose on Wednesday as investors shrugged off Fitch’s US credit rating downgrade while data... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Industry Color & Chem expo to be held on 19th LAHORE: Pakistan’s largest and exclusive two-day exhibition of dyes, chemicals & allied industry, 8th Color... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Industry German CG visits FPCCI: ‘DIHK likely to establish its office in Pakistan’ KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has informed that in a landmark development, Rudiger Lotz, Consul... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Industry Mian Zahid hopes parties will consider caretaker PM issue amicably KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Industry Yousaf Shah reinstated as EC Member LCCI LAHORE: Mohammad Yousaf Shah has been reinstated as an Executive Committee Member of the Lahore Chamber of Commerce... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Oilseed crops: Official for increasing cultivation area to reduce $4bn import bill LAHORE: Increasing area under cultivation of oilseed crops is essential to cut down the annual US$4 billion import... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Industry US diplomat visits PCJCCI, discusses ties with Pakistan, China LAHORE: Shahid Ahmed Khan, Advisor to the United States president has invited a delegation of China and Pakistan to... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
AKFED informs HBL of intention to get more shares KARACHI: M/s. Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development (AKFED) has informed Habib Bank Limited (HBL) of its intention... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Driven by historic growth in current deposits: MCB Bank posts highest-ever half yearly PBT of Rs53.84bn LAHORE: The Board of Directors of MCB Bank Limited (MCB) in its meeting under the chairmanship of Mian Mohammad... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
New Tracking, Monitoring of Cargo Rules notified: Rs175m annual turnover a must to obtain licence: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed companies having a minimum annual turnover of Rs175... Updated 03 Aug, 2023 09:53am
July textile exports down 15pc to $1.31bn YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s textile exports registered a decline of 15 percent and remained $1.31 billion during July... Published 03 Aug, 2023 05:54am
Civilians’ trial in military courts: SC says ‘no’ to full court pleas ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed civil society’s request to form a Full Court for hearing the... Updated 03 Aug, 2023 09:53am
