Zardari urges SCB’s Group CE to invest in agri sector ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari asked a delegation led by Group Chief Executive of the Standard Chartered Bank... Published 04 Jul, 2024 08:08am
39 days of Iddat acceptable; says IK’s lawyer ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) founding chairman Imran Khan’s counsel Salman Akram Raja in the Iddat... Published 04 Jul, 2024 08:02am
Belarus President due in October ISLAMABAD: President of Belarus, Alexander Grigoryevich Lukashenko will visit Islamabad in October to sign multiple... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:59am
Putin, Xi vie for influence at Central Asian summit ASTANA (Kazakhstan): The leaders of Russia and China were in Kazakhstan on Wednesday for a regional summit, seeking... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:57am
Industry Karachi-based textile unit announces closure KARACHI: In the throes of Pakistan’s worst economic crisis, a Karachi-based textile unit has announced to lock its... Updated 04 Jul, 2024 03:38pm
Taxes Fruits, vegetables: Exports may face downward trend due to load of taxes: PAHF KARACHI: Exporters have warned that export of fruit and vegetables may face a declining trend due to imposition of... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:53am
Livestock Dept: adviser to CM briefed about reform process KARACHI: Advisor to CM Sindh for Livestock, Fisheries and Human Settlement Authority Syed Najmi Alam presided over... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:51am
Sharjeel for prompt completion of BRTS projects KARACHI: Two separate high-level meetings regarding the Yellow Line BRT and Red Line BRT were held under the... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:49am
Pakistan, Tajikistan agree for stronger Parliamentary Friendship Groups, regular exchanges DUSHANBE: Pakistan and Tajikistan on Wednesday agreed to strengthen the already constituted Parliamentary Friendship... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:47am
Navy, FCCI discuss bilateral cooperation FAISALABAD: Rear Admiral Azhar Mahmood SI (M) Commander Central Punjab and Commandant of the Pakistan Naval War... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:42am
Ministers slam opposition MPAs for ‘rowdy’ behaviour LAHORE: The provincial Minister for Information and Culture Azma Bokhari said on Wednesday that the members of... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:40am
Companies Jazz, Google, Tech Valley celebrate success of ‘Digital Safar’ programme ISLAMABAD: Jazz in collaboration with Google and Tech Valley, a social enterprise, celebrated the success of their... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:36am
Industry KATI chief urges govt to provide urgent relief to industries KARACHI: President of the Korangi Association of Trade and Industry (KATI), Johar Qandhari, has called on the... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:34am
Europe Labour predicted to eject Tories in UK election LONDON: Britain’s political leaders made a final push for votes Wednesday on the last day of an election campaign... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:31am
Africa Under-fire Kenya govt says to review state salary hikes NAIROBI: The Kenyan presidency said Wednesday it had ordered a review of salary increases for public servants in an... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:27am
Middle East Khamenei urges turnout after voters shun first presidential round TEHRAN: Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called Wednesday for voters to participate in Friday’s... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:24am
Money & Banking Japan launches banknotes with hologram portraits TOKYO: Japan began circulating its first new banknotes in 20 years on Wednesday, featuring three-dimensional... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:22am
Companies Shell launches country’s first-ever recycled plastic retail site KARACHI: Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) has launched Pakistan’s first-ever recycled plastic retail site, Malik... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:16am
Energy SSGC lays down dedicated gas pipelines in Karachi & Hub KARACHI: Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) has laid down dedicated gas supply pipelines in different areas to ensure... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:14am
PCB starts tendering process for TV broadcast rights LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has started the tendering process for the acquisition of television... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:12am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 03, 2024). ======================================= Offset... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:08am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (July 03, 2024)... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:06am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 03, 2024).... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:06am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Exchange Companies Association of Pakistan on... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:04am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (July 03, 2024). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:04am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (July 03, 2024).... Published 04 Jul, 2024 07:04am
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 04 Jul, 2024 06:47am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 04 Jul, 2024 06:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (July 03, 2024) and the forecast for Thursday (July 04, 2024)... Published 04 Jul, 2024 06:44am
Letters Slums: change starts from within—literally! What do you think of when you hear ‘slums?’ Slums are overcrowded, non-durable, and unsanitary residence areas... Published 04 Jul, 2024 06:43am
A ship without the leader Just a name. Just a designation. Just a title. Just a nobody. Imagine being in the highest seat and being powerless.... Published 04 Jul, 2024 06:38am
Year of global shockwaves We’re only halfway through the year, and already 2024 has produced more high-voltage political shockwaves than any... Published 04 Jul, 2024 06:28am
MQM (P)-PPP spat EDITORIAL: The Sindh High Court ordered to scrap the entire recruitment process initiated last year by the PPP... Published 04 Jul, 2024 06:21am
Design flaws in Neelum-Jhelum project EDITORIAL: In yet more bad news for Pakistan’s blighted power sector, serious design flaws have been identified in... Published 04 Jul, 2024 06:17am
Surge in exports EDITORIAL: Exports during July-June 2024 surged to 30,645 million dollars against 27,724 million dollars the year... Updated 04 Jul, 2024 08:23am
Pharma, healthcare sectors also reeling amid economic crisis KARACHI: Pakistan’s economy and its people are facing a health crisis. With an economy burdened by high debt and... Published 04 Jul, 2024 06:09am
Hezbollah fires rockets at Israeli positions after commander killed BEIRUT: Hezbollah said it fired more than 100 rockets at Israeli positions on Wednesday in retaliation for a strike... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Israel approves biggest West Bank land seizure OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel has approved its biggest land seizure in the occupied West Bank in more than three... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Head coach cites lack of cricketing skills in T20I World Cup LAHORE: Head coach of the Pakistan cricket team Gary Kirsten has cited lack of cricketing skills, physical fitness... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Five killed in Bhakkar road mishap BHAKKAR: In a most horrific incident, five people were killed while nine were seriously wounded when two vehicles... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
JI Karachi chief calls on Iranian CG KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi Chief, Munem Zafar along a delegation on Wednesday called on Iranian Consul... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
IDEAS to foster strategic ties with world community: Sindh CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Wednesday said “hosting the 12th edition of IDEAS underscores ... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Payment of fine to victims’ families: IHC turns down defence ministry’s, others’ appeals ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, turned down the Ministry of Defense and others’ appeals... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
PTI accuses CJP of ‘wilfully’ stalling judicial matters ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday accused the country’s Chief Justice Qazi Faez Isa of being... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
‘Those who broadcast slander also corrupt those who hear it’: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said the broadcaster of slander cannot take refuge in saying that he is not the... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Weather forecast responsibility: PMD conveys its concerns to PM against NDMA LAHORE: The director general of Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has conveyed his reservations to Prime... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Industry CPEC offers opportunity to strengthen educational sector as well: PCJCCI chief LAHORE: Moazzam Ghurki, President Pakistan China Joint Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCJCCI) highlighted that... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from the Prime Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mr. Shehbaz Sharif I would like to extend my heartfelt felicitations to Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan on its 160th anniversary.... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from the Finance Minister of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Mr. Muhammad Aurangzeb I am very pleased to congratulate Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan for its 160th anniversary in Pakistan. Over the... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from the Governor State Bank of Pakistan Mr. Jameel Ahmad On behalf of State Bank of Pakistan, I am delighted to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Standard Chartered ... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from the Group CEO Standard Chartered Mr. Bill Winters As we celebrate our 160th anniversary in Pakistan, I reflect with immense pride on the legacy of our franchise in ... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from the CEO Standard Chartered Pakistan Mr. Rehan Shaikh As we celebrate the 160th anniversary of Standard Chartered's presence in Pakistan, I am profoundly honoured and... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Saadiq Islamic Standard Chartered is proud to be the first International bank in Pakistan to get an Islamic banking license and to... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Diversity & inclusion Unlocking the potential of our unique diversity - at Standard Chartered, we define diversity as the broad range of... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Accelerating zero First-ever USD-denominated green issuance by a Pakistani corporation Acting as a Joint Bookrunner, we successfully... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from Mr. Arslan Khan Vice President, Country Manager Pakistan, Mastercard As we celebrate the 160th anniversary of Standard Chartered Bank in Pakistan, Mastercard extends its warmest... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from Mr. Aftab Tapal Chairman, Tapal Tea Congratulations to SCB Pakistan on celebrating 160 years of excellence! Over the course of our long-standing... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from Mr. Syed Ali Akbar MD & CEO, Pakistan Tobacco Company Congratulations to SCB Pakistan on celebrating 160 years of excellence! Over the course of our three-decade long... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from Mr. Amir Paracha CEO, Unilever Pakistan For Unilever Pakistan, Standard Chartered Pakistan has been more than just a financial institution - it is our... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from Mr. Hussain Dawood Chairperson, Engro Group Congratulations to Standard Chartered Bank Pakistan on their 160-year journey in the region. Throughout our... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from Mr. Umar Ahsan Khan CEO, Dawlance Throughout our partnership with SCB Pakistan, their expertise in trade finance and working capital solutions... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from Ms. Erum Shakir Rahim CEO and Executive Director GSK Standard Chartered Bank has been a trusted partner for many years, providing us with essential corridor network and... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from Mr. Syed Moonis Abdullah Alvi CEO, K-Electric Over the past many years, we have trusted Standard Chartered’s expertise in arranging various ECA/DFI backed... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from Mr. Muhammad Ali Tabba CEO, Lucky Cement Limited Lucky Group congratulates SCB Pakistan on completing 160 years of operations in Pakistan, a remarkable milestone ... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from Mr. Mian Mohammad Mansha Chairman, MCB Bank Limited We offer our heartfelt congratulations to Standard Chartered Bank and Rehan Shaikh on this remarkable achievement of... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from Mr. F. S. AIJAZUDDIN, OBE, FCA Ex-Chairman and CEO of (IGI) and Ex-CEO of First International Investment Bank KYC is the mantra that banks should... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from Mr. CS Kim CEO, SAPT Our collaboration with Standard Chartered Pakistan has been a vital part of our journey. SCB, through its provision... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from Ms. Musharaf Hai Well, my experience with SCB started with the first pay check - way back! It’s been a memorable journey, being ... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from Mr. Abbas D. Habib Chairman, Bank AL Habib Congratulations to Standard Chartered Bank on completion of over 160 years of successful operations in Pakistan,... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Standard Chartered: Message from Mr. Syed Baber Ali Founder, Packages Limited I congratulate Standard Chartered Bank on its 160th anniversary. Our Group’s relationship with Standard Chartered... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Rates PSX hits historic high KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday made new history and closed on highest-ever level on the back of... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
PM meets Putin, stresses need for increased bilateral cooperation ASTANA: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday met with Russian President Vladimir Putin wherein he emphasised... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
KSA eases tourist visa requirements for Pakistanis KARACHI: Saudi Arabia, one of the top international destinations for Pakistani travellers, has eased tourist visa... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Japanese climber dies in Pakistan mountain fall GILGIT: A Japanese climber fell to his death while descending a mountain in Pakistan, a local official told AFP... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Pakistan-US security cooperation to continue: Pentagon WASHINGTON: The United States has declared that the security cooperation with Pakistan with chief focus on... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Former senator Hidayat Ullah among four killed in Bajaur bomb attack PESHAWAR: A former Senator from the tribal district of Bajaur and three others were killed when their vehicle was... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Two cops martyred in Kandhkot KANDHKOT: Two police personnel were martyred while three were injured when dacoits attacked a police check post in... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
President for women empowerment ISLAMABAD: President Asif Ali Zardari on Wednesday called for financial autonomy of women and improving their access... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
LG Minister directs CEOs to complete outsourcing of sanitation services LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Zeeshan Rafique has directed the chief executive officers (CEOs) of waste... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
LDA seals over 40 illegal properties LAHORE: In an operation against illegal constructions and commercial buildings, the Lahore Development Authority... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Justice Ali Zia Bajwa rescues himself from petitions LAHORE: Justice Ali Zia Bajwa of the Lahore High Court on Wednesday rescued himself from the petitions of PTI ... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
‘AI’ rapidly transforming landscape of healthcare, medicine: Experts LAHORE: Like other industries, artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the landscape of healthcare and... Updated 04 Jul, 2024 08:10am
Sale of properties by army personnel: Citizen approaches LHC against exemption of tax LAHORE: A citizen Mashkoor Hussain on Wednesday approached the Lahore High Court (LHC) against the exemption of... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
BISP supporting poor women: chairperson ISLAMABAD: Chairperson BISP Rubina Khalid said that BISP was supporting the poor women of the country for economic... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Balochistan spends Rs3.39bn extra on operating expenses in FY 2023-24 QUETTA: Balochistan's fiscal management comes under scrutiny as it emerges that the provincial government exceeded... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq post record closing highs NEW YORK: The S&P 500 index and technology-laden Nasdaq rose on Wednesday to post record high closes, as data... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Stocks European shares rise as Fed rate cut bets firm PARIS: European shares rose on Wednesday, as dovish comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and fresh US... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Stocks China stocks fall on soft economic data HONG KONG: China stocks fell on Wednesday as data showed the country’s services activity growth hit an eight-month... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Stocks Nikkei rises as tech stocks track US growth shares TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average rose for a fourth consecutive day on Wednesday, as heavyweight technology... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Stocks Most Gulf markets gain on US rate cut bets DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday as comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Energy US natural gas prices fall NEW YORK: US natural gas futures held near a seven-week low on Wednesday as the market waits for direction from what... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Commodities Iron ore extends gains on demand, China stimulus hopes BEIJING: Iron ore futures prices rose for a fourth straight session on Wednesday to their highest level in nearly... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures eased on Wednesday as weak demand weighed on the market, although higher crude ... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Commodities Copper extends gains on Chinese demand LONDON: Copper prices rose for a fourth straight session on Wednesday, buoyed by signs of firmer demand in China,... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Commodities EU wheat prices lower PARIS: European wheat dipped on Wednesday on improved forecasts for the Russian wheat harvest, which are likely to... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Energy Oil prices up slightly NEW YORK: Oil prices were up slightly on Wednesday after a larger-than-expected decline in US crude stocks, but thin... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX, the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS and indices was recorded at PKR 21.128 billion... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures easier JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures declined on Wednesday, snapping five consecutive sessions of gains, on likely... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Rates Activities at Karachi Port Trust and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 140,782 tonnes of cargo comprising 100,129 tonnes of import cargo and 40,653... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
Commodities Gold higher on softer dollar ahead of US Fed minutes BENGALURU: Gold prices strengthened on Wednesday as the dollar eased after dovish comments from Federal Reserve ... Published 04 Jul, 2024 05:47am
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