Iran’s oil output, exports rise as Washington, Tehran talk LONDON/WASHINGTON: Iran’s oil output and exports jumped in August despite US sanctions, according to consultants... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
PCB announces commercial partners for Pak-S Africa women series LAHORE: Golootlo has joined hands with the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) as the title sponsor for the white-ball... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Subsidy to electricity consumers: LCCI expresses dismay on govt’s ‘helplessness’ LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) on Thursday expressed surprise and dismay on... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Israeli soldier, Palestinian attacker killed in truck ramming MODIIN (Israel): A Palestinian rammed a truck into a group of Israeli soldiers near a checkpoint between Israel and... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Sri Lankan mob holds three journalists captive for 5 hours NEW YORK: Sri Lankan authorities must investigate the recent harassment of freelance Tamil journalists Selvakumar... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Int’l School of Law & Business convocation held: Minister distributes certificates among fresh graduates LAHORE: The caretaker Punjab Health Minister Dr Javed Akram attended the first graduation ceremony of International... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Gold traders to observe strike today KARACHI: Gold traders on Thursday announced to support the shutter-down strike on Friday (today), saying that the... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
‘Bano Qabil’ program: Alkhidmat signs MoU with UK-based LRN KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has signed an MoU with a UK-based Learning Resource Network for helping its IT students... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (August 31, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (September 01, 2023)... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
SC dismisses ECP’s review plea against Punjab polls order ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court dismissed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)’s review petition against its... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rising inflation and inflated bills: Partial ‘shutter-down’ strike in Peshawar PESHAWAR: A partial shutter-down strike was observed against rising inflation and inflated bills in the provincial... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
IK’s petition: Many people were exonerated under the garb of NAO amendments: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial has observed that in the garb of amendments to the National Accountability... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
IK allowed to speak to sons over phone ISLAMABAD: The special court, on Thursday, granted permission to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Pakistan extradites man suspected of killing daughter to Italy ROME: Pakistan has extradited to Italy one of its nationals on suspicion he murdered his daughter, who has been... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Nine soldiers martyred in suicide attack in Bannu KARACHI: Nine soldiers were martyred while five others were injured in a suicide attack at a military convoy in the... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Caretaker KPK CM explains to cabinet members role, mandate of interim govt PESHAWAR: The 9th meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa caretaker cabinet was held here on Wednesday, with Caretaker... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Climate-resilient pathways: minister highlights key govt initiatives ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed said the roadmap... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
UN peacekeepers: Pakistan for proactively addressing safety, security gaps ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday called for proactively addressing the safety and security gaps, as identified in the... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
IHC extends its orders of restraining authorities from shifting Imaan outside of Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday extended its orders of restraining the authorities from... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
PML-Q delegation meets CEC, endorses delimitation drive ISLAMABAD: While different political parties are putting their weight behind the demand to hold general elections in... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Senator Manzoor Kakar elected Senate body’s chairman ISLAMABAD: Senator Manzoor Ahmed Kakar was unanimously elected chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Overseas... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Jilani meets envoys of Australia, other countries ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Thursday received various ambassadors of different... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
PTI to file contempt of court plea against ECP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) announced to file a contempt of court petition against the Election... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
23 LG Dept employees’ services terminated LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Amir Mir has directed the Punjab Local Government Department to take... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
LHC issues direction for providing certified copy of USB data LAHORE: The Lahore High Court held that the Universal Serial Bus (USB) qualifies as a document and that the ... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Zain Qureshi barred from leaving Pakistan LAHORE: Zain Qureshi, the son of PTI vice chairman and former foreign minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has been barred... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Wapda chairman presents Rs1.7m cash reward to Arshad Nadeem LAHORE: Chairman Wapda Engr Lt Gen Sajjad Ghani (retd) presented cash reward of Rs 1.7 million to its athlete Arshad... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Saudi envoy Nawaf meets Gohar Ejaz ISLAMABAD: Saudi Ambassador Nawaf bin Saeed Ahmad Al-Malkiy paid a visit to Ministry of Commerce Thursday, where he... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Inflated power bills: KCCI supports today’s strike call Karachi: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) held a meeting against unaffordable electricity bills... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
WCCI, Governor House hold ‘Laurels of Honour’ event LAHORE: The Women’s Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WCCI) organized their highly anticipated iconic “Laurels ... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Senate body passes private member's bill ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services and Regulations, unanimously, passed the ... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
‘Ruda focusing on environmental preservation’ LAHORE: Ravi Urban Development Authority (Ruda) CEO Imran Amin has said that significant attention was dedicated to... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Row with dairy farmers: Retailers to close milk shops from Monday KARACHI: Milk retailers have announced that they will stop the sale of open milk in the city from Monday. All... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
License termination: PTA disposes of appeal of A Zee ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) disposed of the appeal of A Zee Internet Service Providers... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
President, Minister discuss health related matters ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Minister for National Health Services Regulations and Coordination Dr Nadeem Jan called... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Hear ye hear ye all stakeholders “Sometimes I wish that those who claim they are working for the country or in the national interest would... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Stocks Indian shares snap 5-month rally as financials BENGALURU: Indian shares ended lower on Thursday and snapped a five-month winning streak, weighed down by the... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Stocks Wall St edges higher as inflation data bolsters rate-pause hopes NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes edged higher on Thursday after inflation data came in line with estimates,... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Revisiting economy’s direction ‘But putting growth at the center of economic policymaking is a mistake. While important, growth in the abstract ... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Heavy indebtedness & power sector crisis In terms of new commitments, the Government of Pakistan signed new agreements, worth USD 7,228 million, during the... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Letters SIFC is a national brand The last meeting of the Apex Committee of the Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC), chaired by caretaker... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
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 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (August 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (August 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,616.8411... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (August 31, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates PSX goes into a tailspin KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed bloodbath and closed in deep negative zone on fifth... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Commodities Gold prices surge KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday continued to surge on the local market with silver gaining momentum, traders said.... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Commodities Maple Leaf Cement wins Health, Safety & Environment Award 2023 LAHORE: Maple Leaf Cement Factory Limited received an award for Health, Safety & Environment 2023 by The... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Commodities Chicago soyabeans at historical highs versus corn NAPERVILLE, (Illinois): After a couple years of more corn-favoring levels, Chicago soyabean futures have notched... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures up SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures posted monthly gains for the first time in seven months on Thursday, helped by... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Energy US natgas rises on hot weather forecasts NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose more than 5% on Wednesday on forecasts for hotter weather, while traders... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Grains Indonesia to expand rice aid distribution in Sept JAKARTA: Indonesia will launch in September an 8 trillion rupiah ($525.45 million) social assistance programme to... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 180,338 tonnes of cargo comprising 50,554 tonnes of import cargo and 129,784... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (August 31, 2023)... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Commodities High pasta prices set to boil over as Canada’s wheat withers PARIS/WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): Pasta lovers must brace to pay even higher prices for their favourite dish, as drought ... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Commodities Iron ore jumps to five-week high BEIJING: Iron ore futures rallied on Thursday to their highest in five weeks, underpinned by better-than-expected... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Commodities Copper slides as Chinese data reinforces demand distress LONDON: Copper prices slid on Thursday as further shrinkage in China’s manufacturing sector highlighted poor ... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Energy Oil prices pare gains on OPEC+ production rises HOUSTON: Oil prices retreated from highs hit earlier on Thursday as data showed rises in production in OPEC+... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Commodities Gold clings to one-month highs NEW YORK: Gold steadied on Thursday, hovering near its one-month peak, after as-expected US inflation and weaker... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (August 31, 2023)... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (August 31, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (August 31, 2023).... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (August 31, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (August 31, 2023).... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (August 31, 2023).... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
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 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (August 31, 2023).... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (August 31, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (August 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
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 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
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 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Piqued by political parties, PM says ‘there’s no crisis’ Says the economy was in shambles because non-productive sectors had been incentivised while they contributed nothing to the economy Updated 01 Sep, 2023 10:01am
Challenges facing the textile sector come under govt-APTMA talks ISLAMABAD: In a significant move to address the challenges faced by textile industry, a delegation from the All... Updated 01 Sep, 2023 08:44am
Power sector woes: ‘Privatisation’ of Discos emerges as long-term solution ISLAMABAD: The government had the only viable option to spread electricity bills of July in the next four to five... Updated 01 Sep, 2023 11:09am
Shamshad highlights importance of reducing fiscal deficit KARACHI: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue, Dr Shamshad Akhtar, Thursday reiterated the government’s... Updated 01 Sep, 2023 09:16am
UBS to absorb Credit Suisse domestic unit, eyes 3,000 job cuts ZURICH: Banking giant UBS said Thursday it plans to fully absorb Credit Suisse’s century-old Swiss division and... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Govt hikes price of petrol by Rs14.91, HSD’s by Rs18.44 ISLAMABAD: The interim government on Friday hiked once again the prices of petroleum products up to Rs 18.44 per... Updated 01 Sep, 2023 08:43am
New version of ‘IRIS’: FBR asked to remove errors ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to take corrective... Updated 01 Sep, 2023 09:59am
July-August: Rs24bn surge in revenue collection ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 1,207 billion during the first two... Updated 01 Sep, 2023 09:10am
Last six months: Sugar moguls pocketed Rs260bn in profit: PTI ISLAMABAD: Lashing out at the former Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) government for opening the floodgate of... Updated 01 Sep, 2023 09:09am
Smuggling of sugar, urea: Finally, caretaker setup swings into action ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Interior Minister Sarfraz Ahmad Bugti, on Thursday, directed the concerned department to make... Updated 01 Sep, 2023 08:42am
Rising debt servicing emerges as hindrance: Projection of cut in C/A deficit subject to certain risks ISLAMABAD: The government projection of a reduction in the current account deficit to US$ 3.7 billion is subject to... Updated 01 Sep, 2023 09:11am
Capital market: Foreign investors’ buying in August stands at $12.870m KARACHI: Despite heavy selling witnessed at Pakistan Stock Exchange, foreign investors emerged net buyers of shares... Updated 01 Sep, 2023 09:58am
Industry Capacity payments to IPPs: Caretakers must invoke ‘force majeure’: FCCI chief FAISALABAD: Caretakers must invoke “force majeure” to stop capacity payments to the IPPs in prevailing... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
Companies Customers, employees: Mobilink Bank signs various strategic partnerships ISLAMABAD: Mobilink Bank has entered a series of strategic partnerships to foster holistic well-being for its valued... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am
LHC orders IGP to hear Christian trust’s plea LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday directed the inspector general of police of Punjab to hear the point of... Published 01 Sep, 2023 05:41am