PCB chairman, regional presidents discuss new domestic structure LAHORE: In a significant development for Pakistan cricket, the domestic regional presidents met Pakistan Cricket... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
British Lyceum holds prize distribution event in KSA LAHORE: British Lyceum Private Limited celebrated the annual Prize Distribution Ceremony in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. ... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Ecuadoran presidential candidate shot dead after rally QUITO: Ecuadoran presidential candidate Fernando Villavicencio was shot dead after holding a rally in Quito on... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
At least 36 dead in Hawaii wildfires, tourists evacuated KAHULUI (United States): Fast-moving wildfires have claimed at least 36 lives in the US tourist paradise of Hawaii,... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Taliban discuss easing banking transactions with Kazakhstan: minister KABUL: A Taliban delegation discussed facilitating international financial transactions with private banks on a... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Women’s team head coach steps down LAHORE: Mark Coles, the head coach of Pakistan women’s team has resigned due to personal reasons. He will not be... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
PCB re-brands grade-II four-day event as Hanif Mohammad Trophy LAHORE: In a tribute to one of the pioneers of the early era of Pakistan cricket, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB)... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Ghous Bux Mahar meets Zardari, Bilawal ISLAMABAD: A noted politician of Sindh, Ghous Bux Khan Mahar called on the former president of Pakistan and ... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
CDA conducts operations against illegal car showrooms ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA), on Thursday, conducted operations against illegal car showrooms... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
ATC issues arrest warrants of 268 PTI workers LAHORE: An Anti-terrorism Court on Thursday issued non-bailable arrest warrants of 268 PTI workers in Corps ... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
AC rejects pre-arrest bail plea of IK, Bushra Bibi ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Thursday rejected the pre-arrest bail application of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
World Minorities Day ‘Regressive policies being framed to appease violent forces’ LAHORE: Noted human rights activist on Thursday said that government should resolve the issues faced by the... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (August 10, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (August 11, 2023)... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
SC Act, 2023: judgement today ISLAMABAD: The apex court will announce its judgement on petitions against the Supreme Court (Review of Judgment and... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Pakistan floods’ death toll reaches 205: NDMA ISLAMABAD: The death toll from devastating floods triggered by monsoon has reached 205 and injured 290 in Pakistan... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Canadian HC, Punjab Governor discuss trade, other matters LAHORE: Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan Leslie Scanlon met Governor Punjab Muhammad Balighur Rehman at... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
FO refuses to confirm or reject veracity of alleged ‘leaked cipher’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Foreign Office has refused to comment on the veracity of the alleged leaked cipher sent to... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
PTI says PDM govt has ruined economy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday termed the one-and-a-half-year tenure of Pakistan Democratic... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: There is Plan A, Plan B, Plan C, Plan D, maybe even up to Plan Z “What is the difference between institutional thinking and political parties’ thinking?” “You are kidding me... Updated 11 Aug, 2023 05:53am
Punjab govt releases Rs3bn for renovation of hospitals LAHORE: In a bid to improve the condition of government hospitals in the province, the Punjab government on the... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Stocks Wall St rises as July inflation data fuels Fed rate pause hopes NEW YORK: Wall Street rose on Thursday after milder-than-feared July consumer prices data fueled hopes the Federal... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
New AML/CFT Authority The series of challenges faced by Pakistan has no end. Besides political and economic hurdles, Pakistan’s most... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
A mission-oriented industrial policy ‘While it is generally true that mainstream economists have responded to industrial policy with knee-jerk ... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Letters BJP-RSS combine trying to discover new heroes, bravehearts and icons The BJP-RSS combine in India seems to have gone into overdrive ahead of the 2024 general elections in order to... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
UN Climate Change Conference-2023: ‘Concerned’ world community to provide special financial aid to Pakistan: UAE envoy KARACHI: The concerned world community assembling at the United Nations Climate Change Conference-2023 (COP28) to be... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Budget Rupee Account: FY2023-24 to FY2027-2028 In the earlier two articles the focus was on the foreign (external) currency account of Pakistan. In this article ... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Wapda holds seminar LAHORE: Wapda organized a seminar on “Impact Evaluation of Climatic Changes on Water Resources” in collaboration... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
UVAS holds dialogue on ‘Sustainable Food Security in Pakistan’ LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore arranged a National Dialogue on ... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
UHS approves new MPhil, PhD regulations and calendar LAHORE: The 192nd meeting of the Advanced Studies and Research Board (ASRB) of the University of Health Sciences... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Punjab receives IT equipment, lab supplies from WHO LAHORE: Punjab health authorities have received IT equipment, lab supplies and resource material from the World... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
PU team discovers 2,000 years old artifacts from old Ravi bed of Jhelum LAHORE: A team of Punjab University archaeologists has discovered 2,000 years old artifacts from the old Ravi bed of... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
PML-N starts preparations for general elections LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has started preparations for general elections and asked its... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Pakistan, China deliberate on developments in South Asia ISLAMABAD: Senior officials of Pakistan and China have held deliberations on the developments in South Asia and the... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Sindh Assembly’s proceedings: Opposition assails rising crimes, incomplete uplift projects KARACHI: Opposition lawmakers on Thursday rattled the Sindh Assembly with concerns over crimes by drugs addicts,... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Industry ‘No legislation passed in five years for welfare of people, traders’ KARACHI: Chairperson of Pakistan Business Forum (Sindh Region) Shabnam Zafar said that no legislation was passed in... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
JI raises anomaly about CCI’s approved census results KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Thursday raised an anomaly about the CCI’s approved census results that... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
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 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,368.5935 Bid... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ========================... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ========================... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates Stocks fall in volatile trade KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed a highly volatile session as the market started on strong... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Grains Strategie Grains cuts EU wheat crop forecast PARIS: Strategie Grains again reduced its monthly forecast for European Union wheat production, now seeing the crop... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Grains Argentina gives upbeat 2023/24 soya, corn forecasts BUENOS AIRES: Argentina’s Rosario grains exchange on Wednesday issued an upbeat forecast for the South American... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Grains Asia rice: Supply woes propel export rates in top hubs to new MUMBAI/HANOI/ BANGKOK/DHAKA: Prices of rice exported from Asian hubs extended their breakneck rally this week, as ... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 127,935 tonnes of cargo comprising 67,124 tonnes of import cargo and 60,811... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (August 10, 2023)... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (August 10, 2023).... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (August 10, 2023).... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
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 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (August 10, 2023).... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,612.3518... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Thursday (August 10, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
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 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (August... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Caretaker PM: Talks between Shehbaz, Riaz remain inconclusive Both leaders decide to meet again Updated 11 Aug, 2023 09:57am
Shehbaz again rejects IK’s cipher narrative ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Thursday said that Imran Khan Niazi had ruined relations with the... Updated 11 Aug, 2023 08:43am
US says wasn’t involved in any conspiracy against IK WASHINGTON: The United States (US) was not involved in any conspiracy against the former Prime Minister of Pakistan... Updated 11 Aug, 2023 09:26am
India raises concerns over oil market volatility with producer countries NEW DELHI: India has flagged concerns over volatility in the global oil prices to major oil producers and... Updated 11 Aug, 2023 08:43am
BTB registration: 210,437 unregistered persons respond to FBR notices ISLAMABAD: As many as 210,437 unregistered persons responded to 216,601 notices of the Federal Board of Revenue... Updated 11 Aug, 2023 09:30am
Oil benchmark Brent’s price structure reflects tighter market LONDON: The structure of the global benchmark Brent crude futures market is at its most bullish since April,... Updated 11 Aug, 2023 08:42am
GPP for KP project: Implementation progress rated as satisfactory by World Bank ISLAMABAD: The World Bank has rated the overall implementation progress of the Governance and Policy Programme (GPP)... Updated 11 Aug, 2023 09:27am
World food and agriculture expo inaugurated KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) and the Ministry of Commerce & Textile have launched... Updated 11 Aug, 2023 09:28am
Nepra informed about reduction in Fesco’s losses ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) was informed that the Faisalabad Electric Supply... Updated 11 Aug, 2023 09:56am
BRACE report lists factors leading to greater poverty ISLAMABAD: Rising inflation, particularly food inflation (highest in the history of Pakistan), increase in... Updated 11 Aug, 2023 09:29am
Federal cabinet stands dissolved ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division issued the notifications for the dissolution of the federal cabinet on Thursday.... Updated 11 Aug, 2023 09:55am
Energy EnerTech Holding, KE discuss clean technology initiatives KARACHI: “Pakistan’s energy landscape is rapidly changing, and clean energy is increasingly taking center stage.... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Energy Nepra issues show-cause notice to Lesco LAHORE: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has issued a show-cause notice to Lahore Electric... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Commodities Dalian iron ore rises on consumption resilience, demand concerns limit gains BEIJING: Dalian iron ore futures rose for a second trading session on Thursday, helped by resilient demand after ... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Commodities Brazil sugarcane crushing hits record SAO PAULO: Sugarcane crushing and sugar production in Brazil’s centre-south jumped in the second half of July to... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures flat as traders await fresh price cues SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures were listless on Thursday on the absence of any further market-moving catalysts... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Cotton & Textile Rising demand pushes spot rate up by Rs100 per maund LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Thursday increased the spot rate by Rs ... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Commodities Vietnam domestic coffee prices steady amid tepid trade HANOI: Coffee trading was slow this week in Vietnam, with domestic prices staying flat against the previous week and... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 19.122... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Commodities Palm oil falls, slower rise in stockpiles cap losses KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Thursday after a sharp rise in the previous session, but a... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Commodities Gold gains after US inflation data NEW YORK: Gold prices rose on Thursday after data showed US consumer prices increased moderately in July, cementing... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Energy Oil falls as US rate hike fears subside NEW YORK: Oil prices fell slightly on Thursday, with Brent crude holding close to January highs, as speculation ... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Plan to borrow Rs11.09trn in 3 months EDITORIAL: According to the auction calendar issued by the State Bank of Pakistan, the federal government intends to... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Confronting TTP terrorists EDITORIAL: The remarks army chief Gen Asim Munir delivered at a recent meeting with tribal elders in Peshawar come... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am
Commodities Russia to export 55m tonnes of grain MOSCOW: Russia’s agriculture minister Dmitry Patrushev on Thursday said that the country will export 55 million... Published 11 Aug, 2023 05:17am