ECP restrained from taking final decision against IK LAHORE: Justice Muhammad Waheed Khan of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday restrained the Election Commission of... Published 23 Aug, 2023 06:34am
Land acquisition completed for Dasu Dam: WAPDA chief LAHORE: Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (retd) has said that the pace of construction work will be further... Published 23 Aug, 2023 06:32am
Imaan Mazari granted bail, Ali Wazir sent to jail ISLAMABAD: A local court on Tuesday granted bail to human rights lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari and sent former... Published 23 Aug, 2023 06:30am
Six Indian smugglers held inside Pak territory ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Rangers deployed along the international border with India apprehended six Indian smugglers... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
KOTRA hosts ‘2023 Korea-Pakistan Bio-Medical Forums’ KARACHI: 2023 Korea-Pakistan Bio-Medical Forum took place on August 22, 2023, at a hotel in Karachi. This event was... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Underserved regions: Zong 4G, HANDS join hands to improve education standards KARACHI: Zong 4G, a leader in Pakistan’s telecommunications sector, has joined forces with the Health and ... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Minister visits LG dept KARACHI: The Caretaker Local Government Minister Sindh, Mubin Jumani, visited the Sindh Local Government Department... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
PM likely to attend 78th session of UNGA next month ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar is most likely to represent Pakistan at the 78th Session of... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
FM, EU envoy discuss ties ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and European Union have agreed that GSP Plus is a mutually-beneficial scheme and reaffirmed ... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
PM, Tessori discuss political situation KARACHI: Sindh Governor Kamran Khan Tessori met Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar at Governor House. In... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Alvi approves appointment of Justice Ibrahim as PHC CJ ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has approved appointment of Justice Mohammad Ibrahim Khan as the Chief Justice of... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Punjab’s 36 districts: 678 dengue cases reported since Jan LAHORE: A total of 678 confirmed dengue cases had so far been reported in all the 36 districts of Punjab since... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
SMEDA’s board: LHC directs govt to fill vacancies LAHORE: The Lahore High Court directed the government to take immediate steps to fill the vacancies of private board... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
CM visits under-construction new emergency section of Services Hospital LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab, Mohsin Naqvi, paid a visit to the under-construction new emergency... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
IXPs ‘game changer for local connectivity, data reliability’ LAHORE: The Lahore Internet Exchange Points (IXPs), recently launched in the provincial capital, would reduce... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Ex-PPP ministers, party chairman take stock of situation KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari had a busy day at Bilawal House today... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (August 22, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (August 23, 2023)... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Six soldiers martyred, 4 terrorists killed in SW ISLAMABAD: Four terrorists were killed in exchange of fire between Army troops and terrorists in Asman Manza area of... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Stocks China stocks rebound SHANGHAI: China stocks rebounded on Tuesday but still hovered around nine-month lows, as analysts saw opportunity... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Stocks European shares advance as chipmakers rally PARIS: European shares rose on Tuesday, driven by technology stocks as chipmakers tracked an overnight Wall Street... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Stocks Wall Street’s main indexes pare gains NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes pared gains on Tuesday, as US Treasury yields rose on growing worries about... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Fiscal discipline key to reforms Before Pakistan can embark on the long and tedious journey of structural reforms, fiscal discipline must be embraced... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
India’s rice export ban: opportunities for Pakistan The world’s top rice exporter, India, banned the export of non-basmati white rice to control their rising domestic... Updated 23 Aug, 2023 06:54am
Letters Future of democracy in Pakistan Democracy has to be protected, nurtured and promoted by all stakeholders, including the incumbent interim ... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The elite are more liberal “I always thought letter and spirit go together.” “Only in civilised societies.” “So I guess the two go... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
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 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,376.8123 Bid... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ========================... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ========================... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates Equities extend losses KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed a mixed trend due to investors’ lack of interest on their... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 126,691 tonnes of cargo comprising 80,353 tonnes of import cargo and 46,338... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (August 22, 2023)... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (August 22, 2023).... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (August 22, 2023).... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
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 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (August 22, 2023).... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,619.4017... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
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 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
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 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Gohar floats the idea of establishing ‘business parks’ Federal Minister for Commerce and Industries Dr Gohar Ejaz says park would prove vital in the economic development of the country Updated 23 Aug, 2023 10:15am
PM pledges ‘most transparent’ elections KARACHI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Tuesday reiterated that the interim government would ensure... Updated 23 Aug, 2023 08:42am
Inflows improved in July: IMF SBA gives comfort level to multilaterals, bilaterals: MEA officials ISLAMABAD: The staff level agreement on the Stand-By Arrangement (SBA) with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)... Updated 23 Aug, 2023 10:17am
Official Secrets (Amendment) Bill, Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill: SC urged to suspend operation of two ‘laws’ ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court was urged to suspend the operation of the Official Secrets (Amendment) Bill, 2023, and... Updated 23 Aug, 2023 09:15am
Power generation, distribution to provinces: Senate panel seeks briefing from PD ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Power has decided to take a detailed briefing on the... Updated 23 Aug, 2023 09:43am
Paper importers level allegations against shipping cos, Customs KARACHI: Shipping companies are cruelly on a looting spree and the Model Customs Collectorate (Preventive), the... Updated 23 Aug, 2023 09:45am
Cable car ordeal ends with all on board, mostly children, rescued PESHAWAR/ISLAMABAD: Rescuers pulled seven children and one man to safety after their cable car became stranded high... Updated 23 Aug, 2023 09:17am
Sutlej River attains very high water level: Over 0.25m people evacuated, shifted to safe places ISLAMABAD: The government has evacuated some 256,610 persons and shifted to safer places owing to the rise in water... Updated 23 Aug, 2023 08:42am
Abhi’s valuation grew to $90m in two years KARACHI: Pakistan’s financial startup Abhi’s valuation grew to $90 million during the last two years and became one... Updated 23 Aug, 2023 09:45am
Digital census: PPP, MQM-P say concerned about ‘under-reporting’ of Sindh population ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) have expressed serious... Updated 23 Aug, 2023 09:42am
Tax amnesty scheme beneficiaries: PIC summons FBR chief for not providing information ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Information Commission (PIC) has summoned the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) chairman for... Updated 23 Aug, 2023 08:44am
Commodities Gold still on upward march KARACHI: Gold on Tuesday saw a hefty gain but silver was unchanged on the local market, traders said. Gold prices... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Taxes FPCCI says 7E of ITO 2001 has proved ineffective KARACHI: Muhammad Suleman Chawla, Acting President Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI),... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
‘High prices of fuel are hitting exports badly’ KARACHI Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum and All... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Taxpayers’ facilitation: Banks told to implement ‘DIRBS’ in AJK and GB KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has asked banks for implementation of Device Identification Registration... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Money & Banking MCB Live integrates MCB Funds for accessible savings and investments LAHORE: MCB Funds, a leading asset management and investment company, has established a strategic alliance with MCB... Updated 23 Aug, 2023 04:02pm
Call for curbing illegal cigarette manufacturing LAHORE: The illicit cigarette trade not only burdens the national treasury but also poses a significant hindrance to... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures rally on stimulus hopes SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures rose for a sixth straight session on Tuesday in the contract’s longest rally... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Energy US natgas prices up as sweltering heat persists NEW YORK: US natural gas futures gained about 3% on Monday on forecasts that persistent hot weather through early... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 22.137 ... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Commodities Iron ore futures rise with China policy measures in focus MANILA: Iron ore futures rose on Tuesday, with the Singapore benchmark hitting its highest level in more than three... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (August 22, 2023)... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Cotton & Textile Sizeable business on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Tuesday increased the spot rate by Rs 100... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Commodities Copper prices make gains LONDON: Copper prices rose on Tuesday for the fourth session, buoyed by firm consumption data in China and more... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil falls SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures finished nearly 2% lower on Tuesday following a dip in rival edible oils,... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Energy Oil prices dip NEW YORK: Oil prices fell slightly on Tuesday as investors remained focused on the likelihood that China’s ... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
The grimness of macroeconomic data EDITORIAL: Macroeconomic data recently released by the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) merits immediate ... Updated 23 Aug, 2023 06:40am
Another new low EDITORIAL: Just when you feel that politicians and institutions running this country have had their fill of... Updated 23 Aug, 2023 06:44am
Directorate General of Reforms, Automation-Customs reorganized ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has revised functional jurisdiction of the officials of the ... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
CPEC projects’ progress reviewed ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Muhammad Sami Saeed reviewed the... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (August 22, 2023). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (August 22, 2023).... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Biggest video gaming deal: Microsoft, Activision to sell streaming rights LONDON: “Call of Duty” maker Activision Blizzard will sell its streaming rights to Ubisoft Entertainment in a... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Companies Citi dealmaking head for South Asia, India retires BENGALURU: Citi-group said on Tuesday Ravi Kapoor will retire as head of banking, capital markets and advisory ... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
650 cartons impounded: FBR initiates crackdown on mispricing of cigarettes KARACHI: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has launched a crackdown on mispricing of cigarettes and has impounded... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Money & Banking 1HY2023: BankIslami achieves 255pc growth in PAT KARACHI: BankIslami has achieved remarkable 255 percent growth in Profit After Tax (PAT) during first half of 2023.... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Money & Banking Dollar higher as traders look to Jackson Hole NEW YORK: The US dollar edged higher against a basket of currencies on Tuesday, nearing a two-month peak touched ... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am
Energy SNGPL holds corporate briefing session LAHORE: Corporate briefing session of Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) was held here on Tuesday at Lahore... Published 23 Aug, 2023 05:50am