Duty drawback schemes: Sept 30 final date for resubmission of claims KARACHI: Following the directives of the Ministry of Commerce, final date for resubmission of claims under duty... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:42am
Rs70bn invested in telecom infrastructure & digital connectivity in last 3 years: Amin KARACHI: Former federal minister for IT and Telecommunication, Syed Aminul Haq, has said that the ministry invested... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:39am
Money & Banking Mashreq says will commence banking operations soon KARACHI: Mashreq, one of the leading financial institutions in the MENA region, has announced the successful... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:37am
South Asia India must end inhumane detention of activist: UN rights expert GENEVA: A United Nations rights expert on Monday slammed India’s years-long detention of a rights activist with... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:35am
AI likely to augment rather than destroy jobs: UN study GENEVA: Artificial Intelligence is more likely to augment jobs than to destroy them, a UN study indicated on Monday,... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
South Asia News portal vacates office in IIOJK after India crackdown NEW DELHI: A news portal in Illegally Indian-Occupied Jammu and Kashmir (IIOJK) was forced to dismantle and vacate... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Final phase of preparations for cricket season begins today LAHORE: The final phase of Pakistan’s preparations for the mighty cricket season begins today, as Babar Azam’s... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Historic drought, hot seas slow Panama Canal shipping LOS ANGELES/HOUSTON: Before the Ever Max ship carrying lava lamps, sofas, Halloween costumes and artificial ... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
SCBA assails arrest of Imaan Mazari ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) has condemned the arrest of Imaan Mazari, a lawyer and renowned... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Police granted three-day physical remand of Ali Wazir, Imaan Mazari ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, handed over former parliamentarian Ali Wazir and human rights... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (August 21, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (August 22, 2023)... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
FIA granted 4-day physical remand of Qureshi ISLAMABAD: A special court, on Monday, granted the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) four-day physical remand of... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
PM reaches out to members of Christian community in Jaranwala LAHORE: Expressing solidarity with the victims of Christian community at Jaranwala, Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq ... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Balochistan caretaker cabinet takes oath QUETTA: Balochistan Governor Abdul Wali Kakar administered the oath to five members of newly appointed caretaker... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Steps taken to provide ‘best facilities’ to tourists: GHA chief KARACHI: Chairman Gorakh Hills Authority and former MNA Sardar Rafiq Ahmad Jamali has said that important steps have... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
IHC to resume hearing of IK’s plea against conviction in Toshakhana case today ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) will resume hearing of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
More rains expected in upcountry KARACHI: A new monsoonal weather system from the Arabian Sea is expected to produce rains and winds for about five... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
PDP chief assails mayor for ‘poor’ performance KARACHI: Though Karachi has already elected mayor, it has not changed anything on ground as open gutters and ... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Fahd Haroon praises Bilawal’s role as FM KARACHI: Chairman of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, held meetings with political leaders... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Conrad Robert assumes responsibility as US CG KARACHI: Conrad Robert Tribble assumed responsibility as the Consul General of US Consulate General Karachi on ... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
KATI, Rotary collaborate on social welfare projects KARACHI: The Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI) have taken a significant step towards enhancing... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Plan A or Plan D? “What is the most controversial word today in the Land of the Pure?” “A guess: where in this country will the... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Challenges of SDGs: Sindh HEC, UNDP, IoBM hold workshop KARACHI: Policymakers and authority figures from diverse fields deliberated upon the steps to achieve sustainable... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Sindh govt decides to take firm action against dacoits, other criminals KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister former Justice Maqbool Baqar presiding over an introductory meeting of his... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Plea filed against Official Secrets (Amendment) Act 2023 LAHORE: A bar member Muhammad Muqsit Saleem has approached the Lahore High Court against the Official Secrets... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
PFA disposes of 18,800 litres of spurious drinks LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Monday unearthed a fake beverage manufacturing unit producing carbonated... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Punjab govt, AFD to help enhance efficiency of WASA LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to collaborate with the French Development Agency (AFD) to enhance the... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Stocks China’s stocks, yuan fall as Beijing’s support fails to impress SHANGHAI/HONG KONG: Chinese stocks hit nine-month lows and the yuan tumbled on Monday, as efforts by authorities to... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Stocks European stocks higher PARIS: European stocks edged higher on Monday after a rout last week while government bond yields renewed their rise... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Stocks Most Gulf markets fall as China’s rate cut disappoints DUBAI: - Most stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday, as the latest stimulus measures from China... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Stocks Indian shares gain BENGALURU: Indian shares rose on Monday, as a rebound in IT and financial stocks outweighed the slide in Reliance... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Stocks Wall St mixed as investors await Nvidia earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes were mixed on Monday with the Nasdaq boosted by gains in Nvidia ahead of its... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rising unemployment and falling real wages The devastation caused by the floods and the resulting supply shortages, along with severe import restrictions, has... Updated 22 Aug, 2023 06:53am
Descent into madness, barbarism The events of August 16, 2023 in Jaranwala have evoked an unusual chorus in harmony of condemnation. And so they... Updated 22 Aug, 2023 08:48pm
Letters The truth, but not the whole truth That the President of Pakistan Dr Arif Alvi has caused a serious controversy by claiming that the two bills that... Updated 22 Aug, 2023 07:00am
Pakistan vows to combat challenge of terrorism thru national commitment ISLAMABAD: On the occasion of the International Day of Remembrance and Tribute to the Victims of Terrorism, Pakistan... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rights protection: Registrar raises objection, returns IK’s petition ISLAMABAD: The Registrar Supreme Court, on Monday, raised objections and returned former prime minister Imran... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
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 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ========================... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ========================... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates PSX closes in deep red KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday remained under severe pressure and closed in deep red with heavy losses... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 185,675 tonnes of cargo comprising 126,294 tonnes of import cargo and 59,381... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (August 21, 2023). ======================================== Offset... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (August 21, 2023).... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (August 21, 2023).... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
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 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (August 21, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,619.4666... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (August 21, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,376.1079 Bid... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Govt collects Rs75bn PL in July ISLAMABAD: The government collected Rs 75 billion in July 2023 on account of petroleum levy (PL), a key source of... Updated 22 Aug, 2023 08:56am
Courts can’t examine, implement economic, fiscal policies: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said the government and not the courts can examine and implement economic and fiscal... Updated 22 Aug, 2023 09:57am
Jul-Mar FY23: New loan pacts worth $7.228bn signed with development partners: EAD ISLAMABAD: A prudent external debt management strategy coupled with strong institutional arrangements is necessary... Updated 22 Aug, 2023 09:27am
$2.89bn borrowed from multiple financing sources in July ISLAMABAD: The country borrowed $2.890 billion from multiple financing sources during the first month (July) of the... Updated 22 Aug, 2023 09:12am
Existing pacts, ongoing projects: Caretaker setup allowed to take actions, decisions ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has allowed the caretaker governments to take “actions or... Updated 22 Aug, 2023 09:51am
Secretary to President replaced: Alvi will neither resign nor cross ‘red line’? ISLAMABAD: President Alvi’s tweet on Sunday followed by his Secretariat seeking the termination of services of Waqar... Updated 22 Aug, 2023 08:41am
Waqar responds to President’s allegation ISLAMAABD: Hours after his removal’s request as secretary to the President, Waqar Ahmed on Monday issued a statement... Updated 22 Aug, 2023 09:38am
All govt agencies required to implement PCA of imports, exports ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it compulsory for all the government agencies integrated with... Updated 22 Aug, 2023 09:56am
B4 industrial consumers: PALSP urges Nepra to facilitate renewable energy integration into grid ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Association of Large Steel Producers has asked NEPRA to facilitate renewable energy integration... Updated 22 Aug, 2023 08:42am
Clarification of ATIR orders: FTO summons FBR’s Member Legal (IR) over ‘inaction’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has summoned Member Legal (Inland Revenue) Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)... Updated 22 Aug, 2023 08:57am
Civilian killed by Indian gunfire MUZAFFARABAD: Police in Azad Jammu and Kashmir said on Monday a civilian was shot dead by Indian forces along the... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Commodities Experts for developing ‘Plant Breeders’ Forum’ HYDERABAD: The participants of the two-day seminar on seed have emphasized that a Plant Breeders’ Forum should be... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Energy Over 18,000 KE consumers facilitated KARACHI: More than 18,000 customers, including a large number of women, have visited facilitation camps organized by... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Commodities Japan rubber futures track Shanghai higher to hit 3-week high SINGAPORE Japanese rubber futures rose to their highest in three weeks on Monday, tracking strength in the Shanghai... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Energy Russia ships rare naphtha cargo via North Sea Route to China MOSCOW: Russia is shipping a rare naphtha cargo via the North Sea Route (NSR) as Moscow seeks to increase supplies... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Grains Funds sell CBOT corn, soy and wheat as supply fears wane NAPERVILLE, (Illinois: Speculators have ramped up their comfort with global corn supplies this month, though US crop... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Commodities Dalian iron ore extends gains on policy support, resilient demand BEIJING: Dalian iron ore extended gains on Monday as traders were relieved that steel mills in China’s major... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Grains Crop Watch: Dryness clips soy potential as crops brace for heat SIOUX FALLS, (South Dakota): The US Crop Watch corn and soybean fields last week endured one of their driest... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 15.009 ... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (August 21, 2023)... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate goes up amid persisting mills’ buying LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Monday increased the spot rate by Rs 100... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Commodities Copper climbs on news China state banks act to stabilise yuan LONDON: Copper prices climbed on Monday after Reuters reported that China’s state banks acted to stabilise a... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Energy Crude battles interest rates, demand uncertainty HOUSTON: Crude oil fell into negative territory as it battled possible US interest rate increases and uncertainty... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Commodities Gold hovers near 5-month low NEW YORK: Gold prices hovered near a five-month low on Monday, as elevated bond yields pressured bullion, while... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures rebound SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures ended at more than a three-week high on Monday, mirroring the strength in ... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (August 21, 2023)... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (August 21, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (August 21, 2023).... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (August 21,... Published 22 Aug, 2023 06:03am
Power sector grabs finance minister’s immediate attention Caretaker Finance Minister Shamshad Akhtar visits Federal Board of Revenue to review progress so far on implementation of $3 billion Stand-by-Arrangement of the International Monetary Fund Updated 22 Aug, 2023 10:06am