Commodities Asia coffee: Trading activity dull ahead of Vietnam’s new harvest HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Vietnam coffee prices edged up slightly amid sluggish trade ahead of the new harvest that... Published 15 Sep, 2023 07:10am
Grains Strategie Grains cuts EU soft wheat export forecast PARIS: Consultancy Strategie Grains has made a sharp cut to its forecast for European Union soft wheat exports,... Published 15 Sep, 2023 07:09am
Cotton & Textile Sizeable business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Thursday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 15 Sep, 2023 07:06am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (September 14, 2023)... Published 15 Sep, 2023 07:03am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 116,290 tonnes of cargo comprising 85,918 tonnes of import cargo and 30,372... Published 15 Sep, 2023 07:02am
Grains Asia rice: India export duty stifles activity, prices ease in other hubs MUMBAI/HANOI/BANGKOK/BANGLADESH: A tax on parboiled rice exports crippled activity in India this week, while... Published 15 Sep, 2023 07:01am
Grains Sugar output in India’s Maharashtra set to fall to lowest MUMBAI: Sugar output in Maharashtra, India’s top producing state, is likely to fall 14% in the 2023/24 crop year ... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:59am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 19.095... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:57am
Cotton & Textile Australian cotton piles up in China warehouses SYDNEY/BEIJING: Buyers including a state-owned Chinese company are stockpiling Australian cotton in Chinese... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:56am
Commodities Iron ore price rallies on China fundamentals, but cap looms LAUNCESTON, (Australia): The spot price of iron ore has climbed to a five-month high amid improving sentiment and... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:55am
Biden’s son Hunter indicted on gun charges WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter was indicted Thursday for illegally buying a gun when he was using... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (September 14, 2023) and the forecast for Friday (September 15, 2023)... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Woman pacer Fatima Sana ruled out of third ODI against S Africa LAHORE: Fast bowler Fatima Sana has been ruled out of third ODI against South Africa after she injured her right leg... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
ATC denies further physical remand of Khadija Shah LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday denied Gulberg police further physical remand of Khadija Shah in... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
May 9 riots related cases: ATC initiates proceedings to declare PTI leaders Pos LAHORE: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) on Thursday initiated the proceedings to declare Hammad Azhar, Fawad Chaudhry,... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Call to explore multifaceted aspects of country’s strategic frontiers ISLAMABAD: Foreign Secretary Syrus Sajjad Qazi has emphasized the importance of exploring multifaceted aspects of... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Digital Census 2023: SC returns PTI petition against CCI decision ISLAMABAD: The top court of the country on Thursday returned a petition with objections filed by Pakistan... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Hawala, smuggling, illegal SIMs: KP apex body decides to take effective steps PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa decided on Monday to take concrete measures for the... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
LDA recovers 75 kanals of commercial land LAHORE: In an operation against the land mafia, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) recovered over 75 kanals of... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Polyclinic Hospital: Minister displeased over non-computerisation of medicine system ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Health Minister Dr Nadeem Jan, Thursday, expressed serious displeasure over the... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
‘Green Framework Engagement’: Pakistan, Denmark hold inaugural meeting of joint committee ISLAMABAD: To kick-start the implementation of the “Green Framework Engagement” between Pakistan and Denmark, ... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Middle East Saudi Arabia executes two soldiers for ‘treason’ RIYADH: Saudi Arabia executed two soldiers, including a pilot, on Thursday after they were convicted of “military... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Global aid effort intensifies for flood-stricken Libya DERNA (Libya): A global aid effort for Libya gathered pace Thursday after a tsunami-sized flash flood killed at ... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
US CG says proud to partner with Walled City of Lahore Authority LAHORE: United States Consul General in Lahore Kristin Hawkins has said that they were proud to partner with the... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
PPP issues show-cause notice to Latif Khosa LAHORE: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) issued a show-cause notice to lawyer Sardar Latif Khosa on Thursday, ... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
PMDC to review students’ complaints over recently held MDCAT today ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has called an urgent meeting on Friday (today) to discuss... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Caretaker setup: PTI lambastes ECP for silence over non-stop induction of loyalists ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Thursday lambasted the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for its... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Flood in River Sutlej: Rescuers evacuate 318,674 affectees from July so far LAHORE: Rescuers evacuated and transported as many as 318,674 flood affectees from 6th July to 11th September during... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Dates cultivation in Sindh: Research on standard varieties including tissue culture needed: experts HYDERABAD: Agriculture and horticulture experts have expressed that dates have been cultivated in Sindh for ... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
SC acquits Ammad Yousaf in sedition case ISLAMABAD: The top court of the country on Thursday acquitted Ammad Yousaf, the president of a private television... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Slightly above normal temperatures widely expected KARACHI: The country is widely expected to see slightly above normal temperatures but its major cities may undergo a... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Asad Umar granted bail: Special court to hear cases registered under Official Secrets Act ISLAMABAD: A special court set up to hear cases registered under the Official Secrets Act, on Thursday, granted bail... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Plan devised to launch crackdown on ‘gold mafia’ ISLAMABAD: The caretaker government has devised a plan to launch a massive crackdown against the gold mafia and the... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Unwarranted austerity policy As another monetary policy statement is about to be released, as the writer contributes this article, it is time to... Updated 15 Sep, 2023 07:25am
Eccentric currency market reforms September 2023 holds some significant importance for Pakistan, marked by a series of notable events. In the first... Updated 15 Sep, 2023 07:21am
Smart Village Project: Rotary Pakistan collaborates with corporate sector ISLAMABAD: Rotary Pakistan, a leading non-profit organisation dedicated to community service, announced its... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
IHC adjourns hearing of Axact fake degree case ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday adjourned the hearing of Axact fake degree case as the accused... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
PN’s offshore patrol vessel launching ceremony held in Romania ISLAMABAD: Launching ceremony of state-of-the-art Offshore Patrol Vessel, PNS HUNAIN (Desig) being built for ... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Pakistan’s uphill battle: navigating the complexities of climate change As the world clamours for unified action to combat the ever-pressing specter of climate change, Pakistan stands at a... Updated 15 Sep, 2023 07:33am
PML-N starts preparations for Nawaz’s reception LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has started preparations for accordingly rousing reception to the... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Punjab governor pays homage to Benazir Bhutto LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman has said that Mohtarma Benazir Bhutto was a great leader who signed... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Bilawal playing the devil’s advocate “Would anyone who knows when elections will be held stand up please!” “That’s funny.” “No it isn’t –... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
156 most wanted human smugglers, traffickers: FIA issues ‘Red Book’ ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has issued the “Red Book” of 156 most wanted human smugglers... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Cypher case: court rejects bail pleas of IK, Qureshi ISLAMABAD: The special court, on Thursday, rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan and PTI’s... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
NAB seeks information from PD against ex-MD NTDC ISLAMABAD: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has sought information from Power Division against former acting... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Senate body irked by absence of petroleum secretary ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges expressed its anger over the... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Appointment of PIA employees on fake degrees: FIA submits comprehensive compliance report to aviation committee ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), on Thursday, submitted a comprehensive compliance report to the... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Sindh cabinet decides to launch massive operation in Katcha area KARACHI: The caretaker Sindh government has decided to launch massive operation against dacoits in Sindh’s Katcha... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
ECP indicts govt for ‘favouring’ IK’s adversaries ISLAMABAD: Election commission of Pakistan (ECP) has questioned the neutrality of the country’s caretaker... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
US calls for fair, timely elections WASHINGTON: The US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the United States calls for free, fair,... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
PPP CEC taking stock of situation LAHORE: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is committed to its stance n early elections to end uncertainty in the... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
From 18-23 Sept: PM to join debate at UNGA: FO ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar ul Haq Kakar will participate in the high-level debate of the 78th... Updated 15 Sep, 2023 08:51am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ========================== ... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,393.7703... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ======================== Offer... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
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 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Letters The difference between economics and political economy A few months back, Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Umar Ata Bandial famously said that the judges are not economists;... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Stocks Wall St rises as strong data fails to dent rate-pause hopes NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Thursday as hotter-than-expected economic data failed to erode... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Stocks European stocks have strongest day in 6 months PARIS: European shares notched up their biggest percentage gain in six months on Thursday after the European Central... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Stocks China stocks end flat; auto shares pare losses SHANGHAI: China and Hong Kong stocks ended largely flat on Thursday, with auto stocks trimming losses after the... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ======================== OFFER ... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ====================================... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (September 14, 2023).... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
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 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (September 14, 2023).... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (September 14, 2023).... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following Wednesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:32am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday ... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:31am
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 15 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (September 14, 2023).... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (September 14, 2023). ======================== Open ... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (September 14, 2023). =======================================... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (September 14, 2023)... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Commodities Palm rises for second session on stronger rival oils JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Thursday, extending gains to a second day, supported by recovery in... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Energy Oil hits 2023 highs on tight supply outlook HOUSTON: Oil prices climbed on Thursday to their highest this year, as expectations of tighter supply outweighed... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Energy Lesco recovers over Rs48m from 2,000 ‘dead’ defaulters LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) recovered over Rs 48 million from over 2,000 dead defaulters in... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Energy US natgas prices slide NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 2% on Wednesday on forecasts for milder weather, lower gas demand next... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Energy PSA praises govt for maintaining current net metering rate LAHORE: Pakistan Solar Association (PSA) has thanked the caretaker government for maintaining current Net Metering... Published 15 Sep, 2023 06:31am