Housemaid torture case: Wife of judge sent to judicial remand ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, rejected the prosecution’s request for granting physical remand of Somia... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Senate body vigorously takes up issues of immediate public importance ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat on Tuesday deliberated upon issues concerning public... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
‘Pakistan code’ website, mobile app launched ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz sharif has launched Pakistan code website (www. Pakistancode.gov.pk) and Mobile ... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Bajaur terror incident: JUI-F concerned over intelligence agencies’ performance ISLAMABAD: One of the key partners of the current ruling alliance, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Fazal (JUI-F), Tuesday,... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
UK HC delegation visits PSCA LAHORE: A group from the British High Commission, led by Regional Security Manager Michael Kitchens, visited the... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
ATC extends IK’s bail in five cases till 11th LAHORE: An anti terrorism court on Tuesday extended the bail of former Prime Minister Imran Khan till August 11 in... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Industry Leather sector waste: WWF Pakistan, STZ launch study on first industrial engineering landfill LAHORE: The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Pakistan, in collaboration with the Sialkot Tanneries Zone (STZ), has... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Customs accused of confiscating goods without conducting proper lab test LAHORE: Officials at the Customs department are allegedly confiscating residue solvent goods without conducting a... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Bilawal inaugurates ‘SIUT Medical Complex Sukkur’ KARACHI: The formal inauguration of Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation (SIUT) Medical Complex Sukkur was... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
People’s Bus Service route extended to Tando Jam from Hyderabad KARACHI: In a stride towards enhanced public transportation, a new route within the Peoples Bus Service network has... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
PTCL overhauls its copper network to fibre in Nathiagali KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) has completed fiberization of the famous and picturesque... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Sindh assembly: Sitting adjourned for want of quorum KARACHI: Lack of quorum on Tuesday forced the Speaker to adjourn the sitting of Sindh assembly till Thursday, Aug ... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Punjab govt revises salaries LAHORE: To address the long-standing demands of civil servants, the Punjab government has revised the salaries of ... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
IK’s disqualification: PTI rejects ECP’s notification ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) on Tuesday rejected Election Commission of Pakistan's (ECP) notification... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Bihari community: NA body for resolving CNIC-related issues ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior took notice of the delay in the issuance of the CNICs to... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Upcoming general polls: MQM-P claims to clinch up to 17 NA seats from Karachi ISLAMABAD: Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) has claimed that the party will clinch up to 17 National... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Name inclusion in ECL: LHC seeks replies on plea of Moonis Elahi’s wife by 18th LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday sought replies by August 18 in a petition of former federal minister Moonis... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Companies Jazz announce as winner of 2nd ‘IFC-PBC Employer of Choice’ Gender Diversity Awards KARACHI: Jazz, a multi-sector telecom provider, was announced as the winner of the second “Employer of Choice”... Updated 10 Aug, 2023 05:22pm
Governor for enhancing bilateral cooperation with Poland LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman has emphasized the need of increasing bilateral cooperation with... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
DHO issues dengue alert for ICT ISLAMABAD: The District Health Authorities have issued dengue alert for Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT), saying... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
CM visits mausoleum of Imam Bukhari in Samarkand LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi embarked on a visit to the mausoleum of Imam Bukhari in the... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Alvi directs restoration of property to a female citizen ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has directed the restoration of property to a female citizen who was being ... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (August 08, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (August 09, 2023)... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Bilawal congratulates ASEAN members ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Tuesday said that Pakistan desires a strong and successful... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Hike in govt ads rates: APNS praises PM KARACHI: The APNS expresses its profound gratitude to Mian Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif, Prime Minister of Pakistan for... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Islamabad Airport outsourcing: Ads published in local, foreign dailies, panel told ISLAMABAD: A steering committee was informed on Tuesday that advertisements have been published in local and... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
PM visits GHQ, pays tribute to Shuhadas, Ghazis RAWALPINDI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has declared that making Pakistan an economic power is another way to pay... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Mauripur truck stand will be built as per 1996 master plan: Murtaza KARACHI: Mayor Karachi, Barrister Murtaza Wahab Tuesday said the Mauripur truck stand will be built as per the ... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
New chairman Sidhu assumes charge of CCP ISLAMABAD: Dr Kabir Ahmed Sidhu has assumed the charge of the new chairman Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP)... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Degree attestation: NA body advises HEC to resolve the issue facing 54,000 students ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly (NA) Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training has advised... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Core committee’s decision: IK is now PTI chairman for life ISLAMABAD: The core committee of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution making ... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Partly Facetious: The intelligence provided is not a reflection of ground realities “I really don’t understand why politicians with an overarching ambition to get elected would postpone elections... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Stocks European stocks dip as Italian banks hit by windfall tax PARIS: European shares fell on Tuesday as Italian banks were hit after the cabinet approved a 40% windfall tax on... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Stocks Wall St falls as Moody’s bank downgrades spark broad sell-off NEW YORK: Wall Street tumbled on Tuesday in a broad sell-off led by financial stocks after Moody’s downgraded... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Underutilisation of remittances in economy Don’t count your chicken before they hatch is an idiom that goes quite well with our situation. Quite often we see... Updated 09 Aug, 2023 03:58pm
How to galvanise our exports If we can start from an economic policy perspective, policymakers are asking the wrong question: how to increase... Updated 09 Aug, 2023 06:27am
Letters Confusion regarding general election Reports of likely delay in general elections have given birth to a new bout of uncertainty, confusion and pessimism... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Remembering Dr Ruth Pfau “Our human compassion binds us the one to the other – not in pity or patronizingly, but as human beings who have... Updated 09 Aug, 2023 06:21am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
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 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,367.2350 Bid... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ========================... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ========================... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates Stock market plummets KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed a bearish trend and closed on deep red with heavy losses due ... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Energy US natgas edges up as hot weather forecasts offset higher output HOUSTON: US natural gas futures edged higher on Tuesday as hotter than normal weather kept air conditioning demand... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 89,991 tons of cargo comprising 37,987 tons of import cargo and 52,004 tons of... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Energy Oil slips as weak China data offsets tightening supply NEW YORK: Oil prices fell by about 1% on Tuesday after data showed China’s crude imports and exports fell much ... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (August 08, 2023)... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (August 08, 2023).... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (August 08, 2023).... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (August 08, 2023).... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,611.4552... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 08, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
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 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (August ... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Govt of Pakistan’s equity in Reko Diq project: Barrick says ‘will not mind’ if PIF wants to buy out Barrick will support Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund coming into the mine through Pakistan’s 25% equity stake, says CEO Mark Bristow Updated 09 Aug, 2023 10:21am
Record Rs371bn raised through sale of Ijarah Sukuk KARACHI: The federal government has raised record Rs 371 billion (over $1.29 billion) through the sale of government... Updated 09 Aug, 2023 08:52am
Rs9.4trn revenue collection target: FBR required to rely on policy, some other steps ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will heavily rely on policy and administrative/ enforcement measures... Updated 09 Aug, 2023 09:27am
Dissolution of NA: PM says will send summary to President today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has stated that he would send the summary for the dissolution of the... Updated 09 Aug, 2023 09:20am
Imran Khan disqualified for five years ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has disqualified Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan... Updated 09 Aug, 2023 08:37am
Imran Khan moves IHC against trial court’s order ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Tuesday requested the Islamabad High Court (IHC) to... Updated 09 Aug, 2023 12:48pm
ECC approves SSA for outsourcing Islamabad airport ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved State Support Agreement (SSA) for... Updated 09 Aug, 2023 08:52am
Updated CDMP as per SBA yet to be approved ISLAMABAD: The pledge for the Cabinet to approve an updated Circular Debt Management Plan (CDMP) by end-July 2023 as... Updated 09 Aug, 2023 09:16am
Nepra dismayed by higher Lesco losses ISLAMABAD: The power sector regulator, National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has expressed total... Updated 09 Aug, 2023 10:02am
Ampoule manufacturing: Glass tubing subjected to 20pc customs duty: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Customs Classification Committee of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has declared that the glass... Updated 09 Aug, 2023 08:41am
Revamping railways: Urgent investment of Rs12bn needed, NA told ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Khawaja Saad Rafique on Tuesday informed National Assembly that an... Updated 09 Aug, 2023 09:27am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: Gold prices on Tuesday continue to fall but silver stood firm on the local market, traders said. Gold saw a... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Commodities India’s rice export ban could hit planting, farm income NEW DELHI: Rice planting in India could fall by 5% as New Delhi’s decision to ban non-basmati white rice exports... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Commodities Iron ore retreats on weak China trade data SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures edged lower on Tuesday, shedding gains from earlier in the session, as weak China... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Commodities EU 2023/24 soft wheat exports at 2.92m tons, down 16pc PARIS: Soft wheat exports from the European Union so far in the 2023/24 season had reached 2.92 million metric tons... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Commodities EU 2023/24 soybean imports 1.09mmt by Aug 6 PARIS: European Union soybean imports so far in the 2023/24 season had reached 1.09 million metric tons by Aug. 6,... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Commodities Japan rubber futures marginally lower SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures ended marginally lower on Tuesday after China released another slew of... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 17.265 ... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (August 08, 2023)... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Cotton & Textile Spot Rate remains unchanged at Rs 17,935/maund LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained good. Cotton Analyst... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
India’s darker side EDITORIAL: Communal tensions in the BJP- ruled Indian state of Haryana remain high as the death toll rose to six on... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am
Commodities PHDEC conducts webinar on management of dates KARACHI: PHDEC conducted a webinar on the topic of “Harvest and Post-Harvest Management of Dates.” The aim of ... Published 09 Aug, 2023 05:33am