Pakistan women’s ODI series against South Africa begins today LAHORE: Nida Dar-led Pakistan women’s side will aim to continue their good run in the ODI series starting from... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
SSGC represents Pakistan at Gastech 2023 KARACHI: Gastech 2023, one of the world’s largest international platforms for exhibition-cum-conference on natural... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Babar, Shadab among players nominated for ICC awards LAHORE: The International Cricket Council (ICC) Thursday unfolded the names of cricketers that comprise the nominees... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Physical remand of Ali Wazir: ATC rejects prosecution’s request for extension ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Thursday, rejected the prosecution’s request for an extension in the... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
‘All political parties, establishment should join hands for economic revival’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum and ... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Agri institutions urged to prioritise development of climate-resistant seed varieties ISLAMABAD: Experts urged the agricultural institutions to prioritise the development of climate-resistant seed... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Addl CS Sindh for modernising LG Dept as per int’l standards KARACHI: Additional Chief Secretary Sindh Local Government Manzoor Ali Sheikh has said that the Sindh Local... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
5 ‘TTP terrorists’ killed in Quetta encounter QUETTA: Five alleged terrorists of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) were killed during an operation by ... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (September 07, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (September 08, 2023)... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Lawyers lay stress on civilian supremacy, independence of institutions, rule of law ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan Lawyers Convention emphasised upon the importance of civilian supremacy, adherence to the... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Cross-border raids on Pakistan: Terrorists not using American weapons: US WASHINGTON: The United States has said that it is ready to work with Pakistan to counter the threat it faced from... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Energy SNGPL announces ‘crackdown’ against gas theft LAHORE: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) on Thursday announced launch of crackdown against gas theft. In a... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
PDWP approves six development schemes LAHORE: The Punjab Development Working Party (PDWP) has approved six development schemes of public buildings and ... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Street crime in city being curbed: CM KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister former Justice Maqbool Baqar has said that his government was taking strict... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
SSUET signs MoU with PBGO for scholarly collaboration KARACHI: Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
SC asked to declare Pak Army (Amendment) Act, Official Secrets (Amendment) Act ‘ultra vires’ ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been asked to declare that the Pakistan Army (Amendment) Act, 2023, and the ... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rs3m cash prize announced for javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem LAHORE: On the instructions of Punjab caretaker Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi, the Punjab Sports Department has... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Optical fibre cable: Railways seeks time to review ROW policy ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has sought time to review its right of way (ROW) policy for installing telecom... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rape cases: Punjab govt directed to establish special units LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Thursday directed the provincial government to establish special units in all... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
PTA, TikTok sign MoU to promote digital safety in govt schools ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) and TikTok signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
NHA body stresses focusing, undertaking new schemes ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Council–the supreme body of the National Highways Authority (NHA), stressed... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Minister visits JI chief at Mansoorah LAHORE: Federal Caretaker Minister for Religious Affairs Aneeq Ahmed on Thursday called on Jamaat-e-Islami Emir... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Mayo hospital’s emergency block to be upgraded LAHORE: The process of upgrading the emergency block at Mayo Hospital has been initiated, with caretaker Chief... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Interim bail of Bushra Bibi extended till 12th ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Thursday, extended interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman’s wife... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Contempt case related to PTI leaders’ detention: IHC indicts DC, SSP and two others ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) indicted Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz Memon, Senior Superintendent of... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Imran, Qureshi: Hearing of post-arrest bail pleas adjourned without proceedings ISLAMABAD: The special court on Thursday adjourned the hearing of post-arrest bail petitions of Pakistan... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Governor inaugurates IFTEC and Plastic & Pack exhibitions LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman said on Thursday that promotion of trade and industry is very... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Data Urs concludes with prayers for country’s solidarity LAHORE: The three-day annual Urs of Hazrat Data Ganj Bakhsh concluded on Thursday night with special prayers for... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain observed KARACHI/LAHORE: The Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his devoted companions is being observed on Thursday ... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Bilawal visits houses of two martyred PPP workers KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari visited the residence of party's two martyred... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Feted Russian climber feared dead in fall from Pakistan peak ISLAMABAD: An award-winning Russian alpinist is feared dead after falling from one of the world’s tallest ... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Gunmen kill 2 policemen in Sistan-Baluchistan TEHRAN: Assailants have shot dead two Iranian policemen in Sistan-Baluchistan province, state media reported, the... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A beleaguered Pak rupee “The rupee in the open market has come down dramatically due not to any measures taken by the can I say the... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 169,226 tonnes of cargo comprising 96,609 tonnes of import cargo and 72,617... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Stocks Semiconductors drag China stocks lower SHANGHAI: China shares fell on Thursday, dragged lower by semiconductor stocks, while Hong Kong stocks also ... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Stocks S&P, Nasdaq fall as Apple drags, jobless claims data fuels rate jitters NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq fell on Thursday with Apple leading declines in megacap growth stocks on... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
A questionable digital census On 5th August, the Council of Common Interests unanimously approved the results of the 7th Population Census of... Updated 08 Sep, 2023 06:36am
SOEs, fiscal discipline & reforms Despite a wave of privatization in the last 3 decades, SOEs still contribute significantly to the economic growth of... Updated 08 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Letters Growing Afghan belligerence against Pakistan That this time the Taliban rulers in Kabul have gone too far is a valid statement without any exaggeration as they... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
The anatomy of Discos’ BoDs The whole nation is seized by the huge bills received by the people. KE – as a vertically integrated utility –... Updated 08 Sep, 2023 06:40am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (September 07, 2023).... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (September 07, 2023).... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
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 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (September 07, 2023).... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (September 07, 2023). ====================================... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
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 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (September 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER ... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (September 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (September 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 07, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (September 07, 2023). ========================== ... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Economic challenges: Army vows its full support to caretaker setup Reiterates to assist the government in curbing all illegal activities which hamper economic stability, growth and investors’ confidence Updated 08 Sep, 2023 09:55am
CCP says strictly monitoring ongoing sugar situation ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) is strictly monitoring the ongoing sugar “crisis” in the... Updated 08 Sep, 2023 09:20am
Power sector quagmire: Implementation of 3-pronged strategy begins Sources say government will start energy conservation drive from next month, engage with Chinese top leadership and top bosses of Chinese power plants, and crackdown on electricity theft from Sept 7 Updated 08 Sep, 2023 11:44am
ECs all praise for army chief KARACHI: There are reports that exchange companies (ECs) have surrendered $ 20 million to the interbank market... Updated 08 Sep, 2023 09:34am
Constituencies: ECP reviews progress of delimitations ISLAMABAD: With general polls seemingly nowhere in sight this year—the electoral body on Thursday reviewed progress... Updated 08 Sep, 2023 09:20am
Rates PSX hit by selling spree KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving both ways, closed on a ... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Now Blome calls on commerce minister ISLAMABAD: United States Ambassador to Pakistan Donald Blome on Thursday called on the caretaker Federal Minister... Updated 08 Sep, 2023 08:54am
Bench on audio leaks case: SC to announce verdict on recusal of judges today ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will announce Friday (Sept 8) the verdict on the recusal of judges from a five-member... Updated 08 Sep, 2023 09:32am
Traders seal 12 deals for import of 0.7m MTs of wheat KARACHI: Pakistani traders have finalized 12 deals for the import 0.7 million metric tons of wheat to avoid the... Updated 08 Sep, 2023 09:18am
SIFC identifies 9 power projects worth $6.87bn ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has identified nine power sector projects at an... Updated 08 Sep, 2023 11:23am
Taxes Tax system being digitised under reform process: PM ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar Thursday stated the country’s tax system is being digitised... Updated 08 Sep, 2023 09:22am
Green Initiative Pakistan: Sustainable gas supply key to agri transformation: FMPAC KARACHI: Fertilizer Manufacturers of Pakistan Advisory Council (FMPAC) has called for sustainable gas supplies for... Updated 08 Sep, 2023 08:55am
Energy Mohmand Dam project: Wapda chief for ensuring completion of diversion scheme LAHORE: During his visit to the under-construction Mohmand Dam Project on Thursday, Chairman Wapda Engr Lt Gen ... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Commodities Vietnam domestic coffee prices flat HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Vietnam’s domestic coffee prices were little changed on Thursday from a week earlier, with... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Commodities Iron ore retreats on China demand worries MANILA: Iron ore futures fell on Thursday following gains earlier this week, as weak China trade data overshadowed a... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Commodities UK receives first tariff-free sugar shipment from Australia in 50 years CANBERRA: The first shipment of raw sugar from Australia to Britain under a new free trade agreement between the two... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 15.004... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures decline SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures dipped on Thursday after a six-day winning streak, dragged lower by a sluggish... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Commodities Asia rice: Prices cool in top hubs as expensive offers put off buyers MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK/BANGLADESH: Prices of rice exported from top Asian hubs eased slightly this week as the sharp... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (September 07, 2023)... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Cotton & Textile Spot rate falls sharply on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Thursday decreased the spot rate by Rs ... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Commodities Palm oil futures lower JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed down for a fourth consecutive session on Thursday ahead of August... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Energy Oil slips on weak China outlook HOUSTON: Oil prices edged down on Thursday as an uncertain outlook for demand from China overshadowed the latest US... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Commodities Gold steadies as traders brace for Fedspeak NEW YORK: Gold held steady after briefly trimming gains on Thursday as data showed tightness in the US job market,... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Commodities China Aug coal imports of 44.3m tonnes hit record BEIJING: China, the world’s top coal consumer, imported 44.3 million metric tons of the fuel last month, customs... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Energy Further hike in power tariff: Traders staging protest demo outside Nepra office today KARACHI: In response to a contentious proposal for yet another increase in the electricity prices, traders are... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Energy Ogra revenue falls by Rs30.5m in FY2021-22 ISLAMABAD: The revenue of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) declined by Rs 30.5 million in the fiscal year... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Energy Lesco conducts grand operation against power theft LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has carried out grand operation against power theft and caught ... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (September 07, 2023). ======================== Open ... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (September 07, 2023).... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
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 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday ... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Lloyd’s in talks with UN over new Black Sea grain insurance cover LONDON: Lloyd’s of London is in talks with the United Nations over providing insurance cover for Ukrainian grain... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Exporters of copper ingots facing problems ISLAMABAD: The exporters of copper ingots to China are facing problems due to indecision on the part of FBR in... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Industry Medical tourism, pharmaceutical industry: Pakistan, KSA start deliberations on cooperation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have started deliberations on enhancing cooperation in the field of medical... Published 08 Sep, 2023 06:01am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept