Letters Bilawal has come of age That politics is science of political government is a fact. Moreover, dissent and disagreement constitute an ... Published 12 Sep, 2023 07:05am
Balochistan falls behind Balochistan is the smallest province of Pakistan, with a share of 6.2% in the national population, according to the... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:56am
Tax expenditure as subsidy to elites: myth or reality? In the last ten or so years, economic issues and tax collection by FBR has been brought increasingly under focus.... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:51am
SIFC: ‘preponderance of evidence’? EDITORIAL: The concept behind establishing the Special Investment Facilitation Council is fully supported as it not... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:34am
‘Isolated incident’? EDITORIAL: The caretaker foreign minister’s remarks, that the TTP (Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan) attack in Chitral... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:29am
‘Never forget’ - US marks 22 years after 9/11 NEW YORK: Bells were rung and the names of nearly 3,000 people were read out in somber ceremonies in New York,... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
New Mideast corridor would include trains to India: Delhi NEW DELHI: A new ports and railway corridor for the Middle East and South Asia will include train links to India, an... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Dr Kausar Malik takes oath as interim federal minister ISLAMABAD: Dr Kausar Malik took oath as the caretaker federal minister on Monday. President Dr Arif Alvi ... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rs32,000 ‘minimum wage’ approved by Punjab cabinet LAHORE: The 25th meeting of the provincial cabinet which held at the south Punjab secretariat on Monday with... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Wasa Lahore to apply for ISO 500001 certification LAHORE: With the assistance of a German development agency GIZ, the Water and Sanitation Authority (Wasa) Lahore ... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
PKI irked by procurement of sugar at higher price LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has expressed utter shock over procurement of sugar at a higher price of... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
LHC issues arrest warrants for IG Islamabad LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday issued arrest warrant of Inspector General (IG) of Islamabad police in... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Baldia factory and Bund Road factory fires: victims remembered LAHORE: The Emergency Services Department commemorated the Baldia Town factory, Karachi, and Bund Road, Lahore... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
FC officer martyred, 8 injured in Peshawar blast PESHAWAR: A Frontier Constabulary (FC) official was martyred while eight others, including two civilians, sustained... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
‘World Suicide Prevention Day’ marked LAHORE: With the theme of creating hope through action, ‘World Suicide Prevention Day’ was marked on Monday with... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Two tourists killed, six injured in Balakot road mishap BALAKOT: Two tourists were killed and six others injured when a vehicle skidded off road and plunged into a gorge,... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Siraj invites Zakir Naik to visit Pakistan LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has made a telephonic contact with the distinguished religious scholar... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
PTI for timely elections to overcome current crisis ISLAMABAD: The core committee of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday while expressing serious concerns over... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Over 487 illegal connections disconnected under SNGPL crackdown PESHAWAR: Sui-Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has accelerated crackdowns against thieves and disconnected ... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
LHC upholds office objection LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday upheld an office objection and directed a petitioner’s counsel to furnish... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Hajj 2023: Kakar forms body to review arrangements, seeks report on complaints ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar has formed a committee to review the arrangements for Hajj ... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Jilani to chair 10th CYMM in London today ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani will chair the 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Meeting... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
IK allowed to talk to sons till 15th ISLAMABAD: The special court, on Monday, ordered to allow Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan to talk... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
IGP Punjab declares 20 officers & officials as Ghazi LAHORE: On the instructions of Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar, Ghazi Committee meeting was held at... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Heads of Pak missions abroad briefed on SIFC ISLAMABAD: A virtual briefing session for Pakistan’s missions abroad on the Special Investment Facilitation ... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Electricity theft: HCSTSI welcomes formation of task force HYDERABAD: President Hyderabad Chamber of Small Traders & Small Industry Muhammad Farooq Shaikhani while... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Imran, Qureshi’s bail pleas: FIA’s pleas on technical objections partially approved ISLAMABAD: The special court, on Monday, partially approved Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)’s petitions... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Best education of police employees’ children priority: IGP Punjab LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar has said that best possible education according to the modern... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
ATC approves bail plea of Ali Wazir ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, approved the post-arrest bail petition of former... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Post arrest bail of Elahi: ATC adjourns hearing till today ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, adjourned the hearing of the post-arrest bail plea of Pakistan... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
As many as 35pc female medical doctors unemployed in Pakistan: PBS KARACHI: A large number of female doctors are out of job in Pakistan despite the fact that the world’s fifth most... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
AI based solution launched to identify diabetes status KARACHI: Named as Diabot, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) based personal diabetes assistant can now help people in... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
3403 commercial meters, 5607 domestic meters replaced: SNGPL LAHORE: General Manager Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Lahore Bilal Asghar on Monday said that 3403 suspected commercial... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (September 11, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (September 12, 2023)... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Alvi, law minister discuss general election ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday held a meeting with caretaker Law Minister Ahmed Irfan Aslam for... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
NAB deputy chairman resigns ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Deputy Chairman Zahir Shah, on Monday, resigned from his office,... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
PM assures Christian community delegation: ‘Culprits to be given exemplary punishment’ ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar stated that those responsible for the Jaranwala incident ... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
MBS skips expected stopover in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman skipped the expected stopover in Islamabad, leaving Pakistani... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
APNS urges minister to allow raise in govt ad rates for newspapers KARACHI: The APNS requested the Minister for Information, Murtaza Solangi to facilitate the process of increase in... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Outsourcing of cargo terminal East Wharf to UAE port: CCoIGCT decides to seek approval of federal cabinet ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions (CCoIGCT) decided to ... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
NUST organises webinar ISLAMABAD: The NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) organised a webinar on ‘Pakistan: Image Building and... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Taxes Double taxation pact with The Netherlands: SC turns down SHC’s judgement on applicability of Article 7 or Article 12 ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court turned down the Sindh High Court’s judgment regarding the applicability of Article 7... Updated 12 Sep, 2023 07:10am
Taliban interim setup building unlawful structure: FO ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Afghanistan have once again resorted to the blame game, accusing each other of initiating... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Tributes paid to Quaid-e-Azam on 75th death anniversary LAHORE: The 75th death anniversary of father of the nation, Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah was observed with due... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Stocks China stocks gain on fresh stimulus measures SHANGHAI: China stocks rose on Monday, buoyed by fresh government stimulus and improving credit data, but technology... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Stocks Wall St rises on Tesla boost as investors await data NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq were on course for their best day in two weeks on Monday as Tesla led gains in... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (September 11, 2023).... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (September 11, 2023).... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
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 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (September 11, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Sep, 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 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (September 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (September 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (September 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 11, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates PSX hit by profit-taking KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a bearish trend and closed on negative note as investors opted... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Energy Minister asks PSO management to ‘minimise’ circular debt ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy, Muhammad Ali, held an important meeting with the Pakistan State Oil (PSO)... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Energy Chairmen BoDs of various Discos visit Fesco FAISALABAD: On the invitation of Chairman FESCO Board of Directors Malik Tahseen Awan, the Chairmen Board of... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Grains Russian wheat export prices dip MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices inched lower last week, tracking global benchmarks, as analysts continue to ... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Energy US natgas prices hold near one-week high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures held near a one-week high on Monday on a big daily drop in US output and much ... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Energy China’s strong crude oil, coal and iron ore imports flatter to deceive LAUNCESTON, (Australia): China’s imports of most major commodities rebounded in August, but the strength in... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 271,557 tonnes of cargo comprising 145,945 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (September 11, 2023)... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Cotton & Textile Modest business activity on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst ... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Energy Oil prices steady around 10-month highs NEW YORK: The benchmark oil price was little changed on Monday, holding above the $90 a barrel reached last week for... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Agriculture and Allied PKI upset over procurement of sugar at higher price LAHORE: The Pakistan Kissan Ittehad (PKI) has expressed utter shock over procurement of sugar at a higher price of... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Commodities Gold, silver prices fall KARACHI: Slump in gold and silver prices on Monday continued on the local market, traders said. Gold further lost... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Energy CM urges KE to generate cheap electricity by using local fuel KARACHI: Caretaker Sindh Chief Minister Former Justice Maqbool Baqar has urged K-Electric to generate cheap... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (September 11, 2023)... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (September 11, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (September 11, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 12 Sep, 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 Monday (September 11, 2023).... Published 12 Sep, 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 Monday (September... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
July-August remittances post big fall Pakistan receives workers’ remittances amounting to $ 4.12 billion in July-Aug of FY24 Updated 12 Sep, 2023 09:58am
Price control, hoarding: President gives his assent to the bill ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi, on Monday, gave his assent to “the Price Control and Prevention of Profiteering... Updated 12 Sep, 2023 09:45am
Water resource boost: SIFC directs ministry to map out 5-year plan ISLAMABAD: The Special Investment Facilitation Council (SIFC) has directed the Ministry of Water Resources to chalk... Updated 12 Sep, 2023 09:47am
Aug electricity bills: Consumers hit by Rs7.64 to Rs15 per unit hike: PD ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has revealed that domestic and commercial consumers have been hit by Rs 7.64 to Rs.... Updated 12 Sep, 2023 09:34am
Hybrid social protection system: $600m PCRSP project facing delay: World Bank ISLAMABAD: The hybrid social protection system and the new payment system of the Pakistan Crisis Resilient Social... Updated 12 Sep, 2023 09:14am
Backward areas of Balochistan: World Bank official briefs PM ISLAMABAD: World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine, on Monday, met with the Caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaarul... Updated 12 Sep, 2023 08:51am
Judges unanimous on polls ‘within 90 days’: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan, Umar Ata Bandial Monday said on holding of general elections within 90 days... Updated 12 Sep, 2023 08:53am
Economic development: Minister explains criticality of STZs, SEZs ISLAMABAD: Finance Minister Dr Shamshad Akhtar on Monday emphasized the importance of paying more focus on a... Updated 12 Sep, 2023 09:45am
FBR ‘rues’ WHT deduction on mobile cards ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has criticised its policy of withholding tax deduction on mobile... Updated 12 Sep, 2023 09:13am
KE consumers: Govt slammed for seeking over Rs10/unit positive adjustment ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Monday came under severe criticism from business community and domestic... Updated 12 Sep, 2023 08:53am
AsiaPak Investments seeks to convert Jamshoro plant into Thar coal KARACHI: AsiaPak Investments which claimed to have acquired around 54 percent shares in K-Electric (KE) has... Updated 12 Sep, 2023 09:33am
High interest rates adversely affecting exports, other economic activities: TMA KARACHI: Syed Usman Ali, Senior Vice Chairman of the Towel Manufacturers Association of Pakistan, has raised... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Companies EFU General Ins wins ‘Environment Excellence Award’ KARACHI: EFU General takes great pride in announcing its recent achievement as the recipient of the esteemed 20th... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
Companies Bol Network acquired by AsiaPak Investments KARACHI: Pakistan’s leading media group, Bol Network, has been acquired by AsiaPak Investments. Bol operates the... Published 12 Sep, 2023 06:22am
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