Tight security as team arrives in India for Cricket World Cup HYDERABAD: Cricket team arrived in arch-rivals India on Wednesday under tight security ahead of the seven-week long... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Top cricketers get huge pay rise with new contracts LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Wednesday confirmed that it has successfully negotiated a three-year ... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Right of Access to Information: SC reserves verdict on plea that has raised some ‘complex’ questions ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court reserved its judgment on a plea seeking information about the total number of apex ... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Newspaper holiday KARACHI: Sarmad Ali, Secretary General of the All Pakistan Newspapers Society has announced that the member... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (September 27, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (September 28, 2023)... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
56,000 schools shut in Punjab over eye virus outbreak LAHORE: More than 56,000 schools will shut for the rest of the week in a bid to curb a mass outbreak of a contagious... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Meta unveils strategy aimed at protecting election integrity ISLAMABAD: Meta, formerly known as Facebook, on Wednesday unveiled its strategy to protect general election... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Taxes SC tells FBR: All notifications must be gazetted and placed on website ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has directed the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) to ensure that all its notifications... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
PTI takes exception to PM’s statements ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), on Wednesday, lambasted the caretaker Prime Minister, Anwaar-ul-Haq ... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Security threats from TTP, IS-KP: Pakistan may share its concerns at ‘Moscow Format’ tomorrow ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is expected to share its concerns about the threats posed to its security from Afghanistan-based... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
COAS urges women to take part in KP’s uplift ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Asim Munir on Wednesday urged women to take part in the progress and... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Railways police launches official website LAHORE: Pakistan Railways Police have launched its official website (www.pakrailwayspolice.gov.pk) with the... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
World Tourism Day marked: SAPM says govt to launch official ‘app’ to facilitate tourists ISLAMABAD: The government in a bid to promote tourism and enhance tourism especially cultural, social, medical and... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
EOBI admits miners in Balochistan are not registered with it ISLAMABAD: The management of the Employees’ Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) admitted before a Senate Standing... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Energy SNGPL continues raids in Punjab, imposes Rs8.325m fine LAHORE: During the ongoing crackdown against gas pilferers, SNGPL continued raids in Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Punjab govt, CBD initiate Rs8bn drainage project LAHORE: To address the problem of pounding Walton Road after rains, the Punjab government and Central Business... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
‘Lahore Lahore Hai’: Cultural events from Oct 27th LAHORE: Punjab Information and Culture Minister Amir Mir has announced that a diverse range of cultural events would... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
JI chief calls for ‘forensic audit’ of IPPs LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Sirajul Haq has called for a forensic audit of independent power producers... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
PFA discards 6,000 litres of spurious drinks LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) on Wednesday unearthed fake beverages manufacturing unit producing ... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
CCP, ICAP to hold CPD programmes on competition law ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan ... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
New chairman highlights BISP’s praiseworthy role ISLAMABAD: Newly appointed Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Dr Amjad Saqib has said that BISP’s... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Faizabad Dharna: Pemra files plea to withdraw review petition against court’s judgment ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra), on Wednesday, filed an application in the... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Power sector controversy: take-or-pay contracts Energy prices have increased tremendously which has created controversy and unrest in the country. IPP contracts are... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Quintessential Riyal Politik Saudi crown prince and de facto ruler Mohammad bin Salman’s recent interview to Fox TV was a classing exercise in... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Letters Army chief deserves a lot of praise The army chief deserves a lot of praise for inviting the religious leaders of Christian community to the GHQ to give... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Climate change: Pakistan ranked 18 out of 191 in terms of vulnerability ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is the highest change vulnerable in terms of climate change and is ranked 18 out of 191 counters... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: In Pakistan one man’s Brutus is another’s Antony “The fault is not in our stars but in ourselves that we are underlings.” “Yep that’s a much cited quote from... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Stocks European shares fall as real estate stocks tumble PARIS: European shares fell for a fifth day in a row on Wednesday, with real estate stocks hammered by bearish... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Stocks Wall Street dips as Treasury yields resume uptrend NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes slipped in choppy trading on Wednesday as Treasury yields rose modestly, ... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Stocks China stocks close slightly higher on recovery signs SHANGHAI: China stocks edged up at close on Wednesday, after data showed declines in industrial profits were easing... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Stocks Indian shares recover to end higher BENGALURU: Indian shares shrugged off a weak start to finish slightly higher on Wednesday, as a recovery in global... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
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 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023).... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ==========================... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 119,279 tonnes of cargo comprising 60,079 tonnes of import cargo and 59,200... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (September 27, 2023).... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (September 27, 2023).... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
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 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (September 27, 2023).... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ====================================... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER ... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER ... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ======================== Offer... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,403.6392... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 27, 2023).... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Profits, dividends: July-August repatriation rises 74pc YoY Analysts say surge comes after relaxation of capital controls that were implemented previously to curtail outflow of foreign exchange Updated 28 Sep, 2023 09:51am
ECP issues lists of delimited constituencies ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s 266 general seats cover a total population of Pakistan’s 241,499,431 persons and... Updated 28 Sep, 2023 09:57am
Shamshad seeks greater role of provinces towards meeting targets ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Finance Minister, Dr Shamshad Akhtar, has asked the caretaker provincial governments to ensure... Updated 28 Sep, 2023 09:57am
IRIS system’s capacity enhanced: Up to 0.6m taxpayers to file tax returns on a daily basis ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has enhanced the capacity of the IRIS system enabling 0.5-0.6 million... Updated 28 Sep, 2023 10:20am
Rates Stocks move up in dull trade KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday closed on slightly positive note due to fresh buying by local ... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
NTDC accuses Nepra of unleashing ‘awry’ deductions ISLAMABAD: The National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) on Wednesday accused the National Electric Power... Updated 28 Sep, 2023 10:16am
KE tariff hiked up to Rs4.45 ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has increased KE’s tariff ranging from Rs 1.49... Updated 28 Sep, 2023 10:17am
Contracts with IPPs, tariffs and ‘SOFR’: ECC tells PD to analyse impact of change, financial implications ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed the Power Division to analyze... Updated 28 Sep, 2023 10:18am
Ban on import of smuggled items through ATT imminent ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to impose restrictions on import of those items through Afghan Transit Trade... Updated 28 Sep, 2023 10:12am
West ‘over-obsessed’ to contain China: PM ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar has said that Pakistan was focusing on its own interests... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
‘Unholy’ pacts with IPPs must be reviewed: Senate panel ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat recommended that there is an essential need to... Updated 28 Sep, 2023 10:08am
APSR for FY23 released: Banks, MFBs process e-banking transactions worth Rs167.4trn KARACHI: Banks and MFBs have processed 2,073.3 million e-banking transactions amounting to Rs. 167.4 trillion in... Updated 28 Sep, 2023 10:05am
Issuance of right shares: SECP places additional conditions for listed firms ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has placed additional requirements/conditions... Updated 28 Sep, 2023 10:01am
The bane of counterfeit drugs EDITORIAL: What has happened in Punjab is beyond shocking. Several diabetes patients seeking treatment for retinal... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Federal spending must be curtailed EDITORIAL: World Bank in a policy note has recommended ceasing federal spending on provincial mandates, including... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Commodities Iron ore climbs as China data lifts sentiment BEIJING: Iron ore futures rebounded on Wednesday, as better-than-expected industrial profits data in top consumer... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Commodities China’s property market troubles keep copper near four-month low LONDON: Copper prices hovered near a four-month low on Wednesday as uncertainty about China’s property market was... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Commodities Palm oil posts biggest gain in six weeks on stronger rivals JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures posted their best daily gain in six weeks amid stronger rivals oils and weaker... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 16.604... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures tepid despite talks of economic stimulus in China SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures ended little changed on Wednesday, as hopes of economic stimulus in China were... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (September 27, 2023)... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Cotton & Textile Sizeable business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained bearish and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 27, 2023)... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). =======================================... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (September 27, 2023). ======================== Open ... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (September 27, 2023).... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
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 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
High interest rates sap innovation investment: UN GENEVA: Funding of innovation is becoming increasingly uncertain, with high interest rates taking a toll on the... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Companies PNSC achieves record Rs30bn PAT KARACHI: Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) Group achieved record-breaking net profit after tax amounting... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
SECP issues standardised documentation for private fund ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued standardized formats of documents,... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Taxes Welfare trusts: Tax dept not treating income from interest on bank deposits as business income LAHORE: Tax authorities are allegedly not treating income from interest on bank deposits of welfare trusts as... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Industry Industrialist underscores need for reducing electricity losses LAHORE: Chairman Kattar Band Road Industrial Association and former vice president of Lahore Chamber of Commerce and... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Companies NML posts Rs12.166bn PAT KARACHI: Nishat Mills Limited (NML) has posted Rs 12.166 billion as profit after tax (PAT) in the year ended on June... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Companies IIL holds interactive 75th AGM, Corporate Briefing Session KARACHI: International Industries Limited (IIL), Pakistan’s largest manufacturer and exporter of pipes & ... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Tax recovery by field formations: FTO summons Member Inland Revenue (Operations) FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has summoned Member Inland Revenue (Operations) Federal Board of Revenue... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am
Money & Banking Dollar index powers to 10-month high NEW YORK: The dollar hit a 10-month high on Wednesday, pushing the euro to an almost nine-month low and keeping the... Published 28 Sep, 2023 05:33am