South Asia At least 18 killed in Indian railway bridge collapse NEW DELHI: At least 18 labourers working on a railway bridge being built across a ravine in India’s northeastern... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Refusal to replace PCB COO: IPC ministry turns against Zaka Ashraf LAHORE: The high-ups of Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC) Ministry have allegedly turned against Chairman PCB... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
BRICS nations agree to expand developing world bloc JOHANNESBURG: Leaders of the BRICS bloc of leading developing countries have agreed mechanisms for considering new... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Europe Russia names new air force chief MOSCOW: Russia has appointed a new acting head of its aerospace forces to replace Sergei Surovikin, nicknamed... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Scorched Europe battles deadly fires, Turkey shuts shipping lane ATHENS: Searing temperatures fuelled wildfires and prompted health warnings across Europe on Wednesday, as a blaze ... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
SU awards scholarship to 327 deserving students HYDERABAD: In a gracious ceremony held at the Benazir Bhutto Convention Center, University of Sindh Jamshoro, the... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Saudi Hajj ministry, Nusuk conclude roadshow in Pakistan KARACHI: The Pilgrim Experience Programme, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Hajj and Umrah and Nusuk successfully... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
PML-N delegation to meet ECP secy tomorrow ISLAMABAD: A seven-member delegation of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will meet the Election Commission of... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
‘IK being kept in solitary confinement to break his high morale’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Core Committee said that the PTI Chairman and former prime minister Imran... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Ijaz Ch’s judicial remand extended LAHORE: Anti-Terrorism Court on Wednesday extended the judicial remand of PTI senator Ijaz Chaudhry for next 13 ... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Huge quantity of betel nut, Indian gutkha seized KARACHI: Customs Intelligence and Investigation Gwadar on Wednesday claimed to have seized large quantity of ... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Experts say need for innovative irrigation solutions to improve agri productivity ISLAMABAD: Experts at a panel discussion organized by Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) and Nestle... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
CS Punjab orders expediting anti-dengue activities LAHORE: Due to increase in dengue cases in Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan and Faisalabad, Chief Secretary Punjab Zahid... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Construction of houses for flood affectees reviewed KARACHI: Sindh's caretaker minister for Finance, Revenue, Planning and Development Mohammad Younus Dagha presided... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Pakistan will not surrender to terrorism, extremism: PM KARACHI: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday said that terrorism and extremism in the country... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
President invites CEC to Presidency for setting date ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has invited Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar Sultan Raja for a meeting... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Floods: Around 100,000 evacuated KASUR: Families waded through water and cattle were loaded onto boats in a mass evacuation of around 100,000 people... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Pak-KSA joint military exercise begins in KPK ISLAMABAD: The first Pakistan-Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) “Joint Special Forces Exercise AL BATTAR-I” started... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Terrorists to be hunted down until their surrender: COAS RAWALPINDI: General Syed Asim Munir, COAS visited Sherwangi area near Asman Manza in South Waziristan District where... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Kakar, Baqar discuss rehabilitation of displaced people KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister former Justice Maqbool Baqar in his one-on-one meeting with Caretaker Prime... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Crackdown on hoarders, black marketers of fertilizers launched LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department has launched a crackdown against those involved in black marketing or... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Regional security: Defence minister commends role of PAF warriors ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Defence Minister Lieutenant General Anwar Ali Hyder (retired) on Wednesday commended the ... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
BoK MD, AIGP distribute cheques among KP police martyrs PESHAWAR: In a heartfelt ceremony, Muhammad Ali Gulfaraz, MD/CEO of Bank of Khyber, and Hameedullah, Additional... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
JI asks KWSC to address water supply issues KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi has asked the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC) to dismantle all... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
MOL Pakistan supports NDMA efforts, provides relief goods ISLAMABAD: Employees of MOL Pakistan Oil and Gas Company B.V. has stepped up their efforts to support the National... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
HIAs stepping up hacking attempts by using spoofed messages: NTISB ISLAMABAD: The National Telecommunication and Information Security Board (NTISB) has warned that Hostile ... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Appointment of yet another revolving finance minister “I was saddened.” “By what?” “The appointment of yet another revolving finance minister.” “Hey look at... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Al-Qadir Trust scam: Court grants Babar Awan pre-arrest bail ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Wednesday, granted pre-arrest bail to senior advocate and Pakistan... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Ruda arranges public-private dialogue LAHORE: To establish educational institutions within Ravi City, the Ravi Urban Development Authority (Ruda) arranged... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
CM takes stock of price hike, orders remedial steps LAHORE: The caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi presided over a meeting at CM office on Wednesday with... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
‘Facilitation Centre’ inaugurated LAHORE: The Vice-chancellor University of Health Sciences (UHS) Wednesday inaugurated the new facilitation centre ... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Stocks China stocks end lower on contagion fears HONG KONG: China stocks fell on Wednesday as fears of contagion risks in the country’s struggling real estate... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Stocks European shares pare gains on economic fears PARIS: European shares closed off their day’s highs on Wednesday on growing evidences of slowing economic activity... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Stocks Wall St gains in run up to Nvidia’s high-stakes results NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Wednesday, as shares of Nvidia jumped on hopes of another strong... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
He said, she said… How hard is all this to untangle, really? The president says he told his staff to return the Official Secrets... Updated 24 Aug, 2023 06:47am
Rethinking natural gas allocation and pricing: Challenges and path to sustainable solutions The allocation and pricing of natural gas have been contentious issues in Pakistan, with the government historically... Updated 24 Aug, 2023 06:53am
Letters Thought for food I am writing to highlight the important issue of food waste that affects not only Pakistan but the entire world. The... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Kuwaiti FM greets Jilani on assuming office ISLAMABAD: Kuwaiti Foreign Minister Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Sabah on Wednesday held a telephonic conversation with... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Petrol prices in India and Pakistan: the differential The price of petrol is regulated in both India and Pakistan. It is sold at a price fixed by the governments of the... Updated 24 Aug, 2023 10:31am
Sharjeel calls on Bilawal KARACHI: The former Provincial Minister for Information and Transport, Sharjeel Inam Memon, held a meeting with... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (August 23, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (August 24, 2023)... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
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 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Wapda, Kapco to rehabilitate houses in Jarranwala LAHORE: Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and Kot Addu Power Company (KAPCO), majority shares ... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Stocks Stock market ends flat KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed a dull session and closed almost flat as the investors... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Grains China produces 28.33 million metric tons of ‘early rice’ BEIJING: China produced 28.33 million metric tons of “early rice”, its first rice crop of the year, up 0.8%... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Grains India set to ban sugar exports for first time in 7 years MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: India is expected to ban mills from exporting sugar in the next season beginning October, halting... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 166,463 tonnes of cargo comprising 121,767 tonnes of import cargo and 44,696... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (August 23, 2023)... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (August 23, 2023).... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (August 23, 2023).... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (August 23, 2023).... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,377.4992 ... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ========================... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ========================... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (August 23, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
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 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
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 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Energy POL products’, power and commodity price hike: Traders threaten two-day countrywide strike KARACHI: Traders on Wednesday staged another protest, reiterating demand for the withdrawal of POL products’, ... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
PM reaches out to businesspeople representing SMEs Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar says government would make maximum efforts to address the issues faced by the business community of Karachi Updated 24 Aug, 2023 09:51am
ECP invites politicians to discuss ‘election roadmap’ ISLAMABAD: Faced with strong public and political backlash over a likely delay in holding the general elections in... Updated 24 Aug, 2023 09:33am
Non-recovery of tax demands from China-based co: FTO summons FBR officials to explain reasons ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has summoned member operations, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), chief... Updated 24 Aug, 2023 08:59am
Govt borrows over Rs2trn Karachi: The federal government on Wednesday borrowed over Rs 2 trillion through sale of short-term security papers.... Updated 24 Aug, 2023 09:50am
Quarterly adjustment thru power tariff hike: Govt seeks recovery of Rs146bn from consumers in 6 months ISLAMABAD: The government has sought the recovery of Rs146 billion from electricity consumers in the next six months... Updated 24 Aug, 2023 08:42am
Senate body proposes scrutiny of assets of IR, Customs officials ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Finance has strongly proposed legislation to scrutinize the assets of... Updated 24 Aug, 2023 09:34am
Govt required to keep SOEs under MoF oversight: IMF KARACHI: The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) representative in Pakistan on Wednesday said that the reform... Updated 24 Aug, 2023 09:49am
Toshakhana reference: There’re prima facie serious defects in trial court’s verdict: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial has said prima facie there are serious defects in the trial court verdict... Updated 24 Aug, 2023 08:39am
Companies PSO receivables reach all-time high of Rs740bn ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan State Oil’s (PSO) receivables reached an all-time high of Rs740 billion, with the Sui... Updated 24 Aug, 2023 09:33am
A journalist has right to get info from all institutions: Justice Isa ISLAMABAD: Justice Qazi Faez Isa, a senior puisne judge of the Supreme Court, said a journalist has a right to get... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Petition under Articles 186-A and 187: IK prays to SC to transfer his cases from IHC to other court ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan levelling serious allegations against the Chief... Updated 24 Aug, 2023 08:38am
‘Pak debt is relatively small as compared to the size of economy’ LAHORE: Rector Lahore School of Economics (LSE) Dr Shahid Amjad Chaudhry on Wednesday said Pakistan’s debt is “$85... Updated 24 Aug, 2023 10:34am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: Gold on Wednesday saw a slump on the local market but silver stood firm, traders said. Gold prices declined... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Energy Power generation breaks previous records ISLAMABAD: Power generation has broken all previous records on August 21. On August 21 at 24hrs, highest ever power... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Energy Tarbela 5th Extension Hydropower project: WAPDA chief asks contractor to chalk out recovery plan LAHORE: Chairman WAPDA Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (r) has directed the contractor to chalk out a recovery plan and... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Commodities Germany’s grain harvest down after crops suffer from rain HAMBURG: Germany’s 2023 grain crop of all types could fall to around or under 40 million metric tons from 43... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Commodities Iron ore extends rally on growing optimism MANILA: Iron ore futures extended gains on Wednesday, with prices in China surging more than 5%, as optimism grew... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures at 2-month peak SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures surged on Wednesday to the highest levels in two months and posted their best day... Published 24 Aug, 2023 06:22am