CJP refuses VIP protocol ISLAMABAD: The newly-sworn in Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Qazi Faez Isa, on Monday opted for a modest ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 07:15am
FO rejects US-based online media outlet report ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office, on Monday, rubbished a media report which claims that the US helped Pakistan get the... Published 19 Sep, 2023 07:15am
MoD tells IHC it has no role in ‘audio leaks’ ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Defence on Monday informed the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that it had no role in ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 07:15am
Court asks why IK not allowed telephonic talk with sons ISLAMABAD: The special court hearing the cypher case against Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan, PTI... Published 19 Sep, 2023 07:15am
Australian HC underscores need for greater participation of women in economy ISLAMABAD: Neil Hawkins, Australia’s High Commissioner to Pakistan stressed upon the need for increasing women’s... Published 19 Sep, 2023 07:15am
Companies Jazz invests over Rs13.8bn during H1 2023 ISLAMABAD: Amid a challenging macroeconomic environment, Jazz, Pakistan’s leading digital operator, has invested... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:55am
POL price hike: Railways hikes fares by 5pc ISLAMABAD: Following an increase in fuel prices, the Pakistan Railways (PR) has announced an increase of five ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:51am
Scandal-hit UK business lobby explores funding options LONDON: Britain’s scandal-hit business lobby, the CBI, said Monday it was “exploring options” following ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:47am
South Asia Indian lawmakers bid farewell to British-era parliament building NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and lawmakers paid tribute on Monday to India’s parliament on the eve of... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:44am
World leaders warn goals to fight hunger, poverty, climate change in peril UNITED NATIONS: World leaders meeting at the United Nations on Monday warned of the peril the world faces unless it... Updated 19 Sep, 2023 09:45am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (September 18, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (September 19, 2023)... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
AC denies further custody of Bhatti to NAB LAHORE: An accountability court on Monday denied further custody of former principal secretary to Chief Minister... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
ACE registers 12 cases against Bhatti, LHC told LAHORE: The caretaker government of Punjab on Monday told the Lahore High Court that the Anti-Corruption... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
AKU launches Faculty of Arts and Sciences KARACHI: The Aga Khan University launched its Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) on Monday, diversifying its ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Bail plea of IK: IHC sends notices to FIA ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday issued a notice to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
LCCI urges govt to redress losses of PACE fire victims LAHORE: Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Kashif Anwar has urged to the government to redress the... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
LHC issues non-bailable arrest warrants for Islamabad IG LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday issued non-bailable arrest warrants for Inspector General (IG) of... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Uplift projects to make Pakistan climate resilient: Ministry committed to facilitate World Bank: minister ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Muhammad Sami Saeed said that the... Updated 19 Sep, 2023 07:24am
Punjab Police, Mukhtaran Rafiq Foundation sign MoU LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar has taken another good initiative for the health welfare of... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
ROCHE Diagnostics Pakistan marks 25 years of healthcare innovation KARACHI: Roche Diagnostics Pakistan celebrated a 25-year journey of healthcare innovation and partnership during the... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Financial schemes: SBP BSC launches ‘AFLP’ for farmers KARACHI: The SBP Banking Services Corporation (SBP BSC) has launched the Agriculture Finance Literacy Programme... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Israeli restrictions hinder Palestinians’ access to healthcare: World Bank OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel’s restrictions and rising fiscal constraints in the Palestinian territories are ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Six arrested in HK probe of JPEX crypto exchange HONG KONG: Hong Kong police on Monday arrested six people on suspicion of “conspiracy to defraud” after ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
SITE Hyderabad: Sindh govt approves Rs1.1bn for roads, drainage: Secretary HYDERABAD: Secretary Industry Sindh Abdul Rasheed Solangi visited the secretariat on the invitation of the Chamber.... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Bid to smuggle foreign cigarettes worth Rs41.5m foiled KARACHI: Anti-Smuggling Organization (ASO) of the Collectorate of Customs Enforcement Karachi has thwarted an ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
US experts say major concern about AI is its potentially inequitable distribution of benefits WASHINGTON: The US capital is looking at opportunities and threats artificial intelligence (AI) and its extensions... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Dawlance commemorates World Ozone Day KARACHI: Dawlance is the leading producer of refrigerators and a wide range of home appliances in Pakistan. Dawlance... Updated 19 Sep, 2023 07:22am
Asia China to revise mine safety law BEIJING: China’s mine safety administration is drafting revisions to the country’s mining safety law, an ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Climate change: Collective efforts needed to tackle challenge: governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Baligh-ur-Rehman has underlined the need of collective efforts to tackle the challenge of... Updated 19 Sep, 2023 07:21am
IHC orders elections of trade organisations, chambers in 2024 LAHORE: Elections of Trade Organizations and Chambers and Industry will be held in the year 2024. In this regard, ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Industry PPA organises 3-day ‘Int’l Poultry Expo 2023’ from 21st LAHORE: Pakistan Poultry Association is organizing a 3-day “International Poultry Expo 2023” from September 21 ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
DirecTV, Nexstar reach distribution deal to end blackout WASHINGTON: DirecTV said on Monday it had reached a multi-year deal with Nexstar Media Group that would return the... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
US, Iran swap prisoners in deal involving $6bn transfer DOHA/NEW YORK: Five US citizens left Iran and landed in Doha on Monday in a prisoner swap for five Iranians held in... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ========================... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ========================... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,395.5475 ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (September 18, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
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 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Kakar represents the most powerful constituency “So Kakar has gone off to the US to represent the people of Pakistan.” “Phew.” “Where did that come... Updated 19 Sep, 2023 07:27am
Letters A culture of strikes The Karachi chapter of Jamaat-e-Islami has given a call for a shutdown in the country’s largest city for today... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
How far ahead of Pakistan is India?—I The G20 Summit in New Delhi on September 9-10 should have been an eye-opener for Pakistan. However, it does not seem... Updated 19 Sep, 2023 07:38am
Early warning signs The first quarter of 2023-24 is about to come to an end. It has been an eventful quarter. It started well with the... Updated 19 Sep, 2023 07:32am
Stocks Wall St gains in choppy trading ahead of Fed verdict NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Monday in choppy trading as energy stocks tracked higher crude oil... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Stocks Slump in SocGen, ECB policymakers’ hawkish tone weigh on European stocks PARIS: European shares fell on Monday as French bank Societe Generale’s shares slumped after a keenly awaited... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
PML-N steps up mobilisation drive ahead of arrival of Nawaz LAHORE: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has geared up its efforts to attract a maximum number of people on... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
ACE Punjab granted one-day transit remand of Pervaiz Elahi ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Monday, granted the Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE), Punjab, ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rainy weather forecast KARACHI: Downpours and wind-thunderstorms are likely in several districts in Sindh from September 18 through coming... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Stocks Third consecutive year: PSX wins ‘Best Islamic Stock Exchange Award’ KARACHI: In a very exciting development for Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), PSX has been given the Best Islamic Stock... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Bilawal steps up pressure on ECP OKARA: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday demanded again the immediate... Updated 19 Sep, 2023 09:04am
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 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (September 18, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (September 18, 2023).... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
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 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (September 18, 2023).... Published 19 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 Monday (September 18, 2023).... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (September 18, 2023). ======================== Open Bid... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (September 18, 2023).... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (September 18, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (September 18, 2023)... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Energy Lesco issues default list of public sector entities LAHORE: The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) has issued default list of public sector entities on Monday. The... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Commodities Palm oil falls tracking Dalian losses JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Monday after three consecutive sessions of gains, weighed down ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Commodities Gold prices firm as US dollar eases NEW YORK: Gold prices gained on Monday, helped by a slight pullback in the dollar as investors awaited a series of... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Energy Oil prices extend gains toward $95 on tight supply HOUSTON: Global oil benchmark Brent crude neared $95 a barrel on Monday, with investors focused on the prospect of a... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Firm trend amid modest trading activity LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (September 18, 2023)... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 289,412 tonnes of cargo comprising 222,160 tonnes of import cargo and 67,252... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Energy US natgas prices edge up NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up around 1% on Monday as the amount of gas flowing to the country’s... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Grains Russian wheat export prices dip MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices inched lower last week, tracking global benchmarks, as analysts continue to ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Energy SNGPL imposes Rs2.2m fine on thieves LAHORE: During the ongoing crackdown against gas pilferers, SNGPL continued raids in Punjab, Khyber Paktunkhwa and... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Rates PSX posts meagre gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a lacklustre session with extremely low volumes. However, it... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Aug cell phone imports cross Rs32.7bn mark ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s mobile phone imports crossed Rs32.7 billion in August 2023, according to the latest data... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Need stressed to bolster Pak-Kenya trade FAISALABAD: Bilateral trade relations between Pakistan and Kenya must be increased to fully tap their potential, ... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Turkish envoy, Ayub Zakori discuss mutual avenues of trade PESHAWAR: Renowned industrialist and CEO Zakori Group Ayub Zakori paid a visit to the Turkish Ambassador to Pakistan... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Companies IMC wins ‘Environment Excellence Award’ KARACHI: The Indus Motor Company (IMC) received the Environment Excellence Award at the 20th Annual Environment... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Taxes The Women University Multan: FBR directed to provide tax relief to 20 low-paid women teachers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to provide tax relief to... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Supremacy of parliament? EDITORIAL: The Bandial Supreme Court’s last-ball-six, as it is being called, has indeed opened a can of worms, as... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
The complicated truth about sugar EDITORIAL: Finally, the story of long simmering tensions between the Punjab government and sugar mills has a happy... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
Money & Banking Dollar eases as week of key central bank decisions kicks off NEW YORK: The US dollar edged down against a basket of currencies on Monday but remained near a six-month high, as... Published 19 Sep, 2023 06:31am
