Kuwaiti FM due today ISLAMABAD: Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of State for Cabinet Affairs of Kuwait Sheikh Dr Ahmed Nasser... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:25am
EBM wins gold award at EFP award ceremony KARACHI: EBM, the largest biscuit manufacturers in Pakistan has won the Gold-Award 2021 presented at the 8th Annual... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:25am
Agriculture cannot develop without research: minister HYDERABAD: Provincial Minister for Agriculture Muhammad Ismail Rahu said that Agriculture faces many challenges, and... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:25am
President asks youth to gain skill-based education ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday emphasized youth to gain skill-based education, adopt new ... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:25am
Cybersecurity pioneers win mathematics Abel Prize OSLO: The Abel Prize, which honours achievements in mathematics, was awarded Wednesday to Hungarian Laszlo Lovasz ... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
UK defends approach on China after kow-towing accusations LONDON: Britain on Wednesday defended the need for critical engagement with China on climate change and trade, after... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
French theatre director stabbed MONTPELLIER, (France): Top French theatre director Alain Francon was stabbed in the throat Wednesday outside his... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
EU agrees China sanctions over Uighur crackdown BRUSSELS: EU member states have agreed to impose sanctions on four Chinese officials and one state-owned entity over... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
‘Killer’ Putin will pay price for election meddling: Biden WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden said Russia will “pay a price” for meddling in US elections and he agrees with... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Greenland’s ice melted away at least once in last million years PARIS: The ice sheet atop Greenland which holds enough frozen water to swamp coastal cities worldwide has melted to... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
India’s PM warns of new wave as Covid-19 cases rise NEW DELHI: India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for increased testing and local restrictions to halt an... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Sports strengthen youth’s mental, physical ability: Bhandara RAWALPINDI: Chairman Murree Brewery Company Isphanyar Bhandara says that sports help in developing the mental and... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Squad for South Africa: One cricketer tests positive for corona LAHORE: A total of 35 coronavirus tests were conducted on the South Africa-bound Pakistan men’s national cricket... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Brawls in shops as Lebanon’s financial meltdown hits supply of food • Importers have difficulty finding dollars • Groceries close, unable to keep up with currency tumble Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
1pc cut in policy rate needed to fuel economy In its January Monetary Policy Statement (MPS), State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) was very clear about inflation and... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Sanjrani denies Bilawal’s claim of joining PPP KARACHI: Senate chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on Wednesday denied the claim of Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chief Bilawal... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 01:29pm
Bilawal condemns PTI govt’s ‘attacks’ on ECP ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has strongly condemned the Pakistan... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:23am
Govt performance: PPP wants to bring no-trust motion in Punjab PA: Raja ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Raja Pervaiz Ashraf Wednesday said that PPP wants to bring a no-confidence motion ... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Ban on Kuwaiti visa to go soon, says Rashid ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Wednesday said that Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), an alliance of... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
PM seeks multi-party parliamentary body to review election reforms ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has written a letter to National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser, asking for a... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
PTI govt values freedom of expression: Shibli ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf leader Senator Shibli Faraz on Wednesday said the present government valued... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:23am
IHC adjourns hearing of Zardari’s petition ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of former president Asif Ali ... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
Two terrorists planning to kill scholars held LAHORE: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Punjab on Wednesday arrested two alleged terrorists from Lahore’s... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:25am
PPP renders countless sacrifices for democracy: Malik ISLAMABAD: Ex-senator Rehman Malik on Wednesday said that Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) is a real democratic party... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Electronic voting system: Govt accused of devising ‘new source of stealing’ elections ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Wednesday accused the government of devising “a new source of... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
Impact of Covid-19 outbreak: EU to support civil society by co-financing three projects ISLAMABAD: The European Union will support Pakistan’s civil society by co-financing three projects, for a total... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
MoU signed: Virtual varsity to conduct ICAP’s assessment of fundamental competencies exam ISLAMABAD: Virtual University of Pakistan (VUP) and Institute of Chartered Accountancy of Pakistan (ICAP) signed a... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:25am
‘Informers/whistleblowers’ entitled to cash rewards under FBR rules ISLAMABAD: The “informers” or “whistleblowers” are entitled to cash rewards under the uniform Inland Revenue... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:23am
Asad reviews progress of Kamyab Jawan Programme ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar chaired a meeting to review... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Partly Facetious: Hareesa, haleem and… “I hear there was shivering with fear when the former first daughter said anyone who dares seek her dad’s return... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Rs1m looted from bank in broad daylight KARACHI: Two dacoits committed a bank dacoity in broad daylight in Karachi on Wednesday and escaped the scene while... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
AC adjourns hearing of Park Lane, mega-money laundering cases ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court on Wednesday adjourned hearing of Park Lane and mega money laundering cases... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:23am
Siraj Durrani’s bail: SC voids verdict, remands case to SHC for decision on facts ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court while declaring the Sindh High Court (SHC) judgment void in Speaker Sindh Assembly Agha... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
DS Railways conducts track inspection KARACHI: Divisional Superintendent Pakistan Railways Karachi Muhammad Hanif Gul conducted 50 kilometres long... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
Countering rising Islamophobia: Qureshi urges UN to convene global dialogue ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has urged the United Nations to convene a global dialogue on... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:25am
President confers Nishan-e-Imtiaz (civil) on Air Chief ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi conferred Nishan-e-Imtiaz (civil) on Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan here on... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:23am
Cellular mobile operators: PTA observes anomalies in voice and SMS quality ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has observed anomalies in voice and SMS quality of services... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
Credit Financing Agreement worth 65m euros signed ISLAMABAD: Secretary of Economic Affairs Division (EAD) Noor Ahmed, Ambassador of France Marc Barety and Country... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
Political parties for an end to inter-tribe feuds PESHAWAR: Workers of various political parties on Wednesday took out a procession to support the demands of Wana... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Asif Ahmad named IBM Pakistan GM KARACHI: IBM announced today that Asif Ahmad has been named General Manager of IBM Pakistan. Ahmad succeeds ... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
Parliamentary body reviews CPEC projects in Sindh KARACHI: A meeting of the Parliamentary Committee on China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) was held at the Sindh... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
Hike in milk price: Issuance of notice to Sindh govt ordered KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday ordered issuance of notices to the Sindh government, Karachi... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:25am
Stuck-up containers: NTTFC asks stakeholders to submit action plan KARACHI: National Trade and Transport Facilitation Committee (NTTFC) has sought workable action plan to dispose-off... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:23am
Leprosy hospital in Manghopir being upgraded: administrator KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Laeeq Ahmed on Wednesday said that leprosy hospital located in Manghopir ... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
Countrywide Covid-19 data: 61 deaths, 2,351 new cases reported in past 24 hours: NCOC ISLAMABAD: The country reported 2,351 coronavirus cases on Wednesday by conducting 38,799 tests, showing a ... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
BoP-led syndicate raises Rs2,600m financing for VEDA Transit Solutions LAHORE: VEDA Transit Solutions (Pvt.) Ltd has signed a financing agreement for a Rs 2,600 million term loan from a... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Coronavirus third wave taking a dangerous turn: SACM LAHORE: Special Assistant to CM Punjab on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan said on Wednesday the third wave of... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
Solid steps taken to ensure ease-of-doing business: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Wednesday that solid steps have been taken to ensure ease... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
PM, Buzdar discuss administrative issues LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar called on Prime Minister Imran Khan here on Wednesday and discussed... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:25am
Letters Afghan peace talks According to news reports, the Afghanistan ambassador to the UAE has said that the Afghan peace talks, now stalled ... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Sheen comes off green in crowded climate investment space The booming market in green finance faces a test this year as more investors balk at lofty share price tags even on... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Recouping tax losses judiciously — III The tax system that will work smoothly for Pakistan, keeping in view our peculiar socio-economic circumstances and... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Letting the fox guard the chicken coop The proposed legislation on the functioning of the State Bank of Pakistan being reported in the public press is... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 03:25pm
AC records statements of three witnesses against Shehbaz LAHORE: An accountability court on Wednesday recorded statements of three prosecution witnesses in Punjab Ashiana... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:23am
Punjab govt contradicts ECP stance on amendments in LG Act LAHORE: The Punjab government on Wednesday contradicted the stance of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) by... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
ST on Services and KPRA: KP govt committed to strengthening legal framework: minister PESHAWAR: Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa always had a considerable focus on Public Financial Management (PFM)... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
Hotel and restaurant owners demand opening of outdoor dinning LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce & Industry has supported the hotels & restaurants owners’ point of... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
S&P down as energy and industrials lose ground NEW YORK: The S&P 500 ended lower on Tuesday, weighed down by energy and industrial stocks as investors awaited... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Most of Gulf markets fall in line with global shares DUBAI: Most Gulf markets ended lower on Wednesday, mirroring global stocks as investors waited to see if the US... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Revamping of Gujjar Nullah KARACHI: Federal and Sindh governments will undertake restoration and revamping of Gujjar Nullah at a cost of ... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
Ministries, divisions: ECC can only issue supplementary grants on request, PAC told ISLAMABAD: The Finance secretary apprised the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Wednesday that power to issue... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:24am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (March 17, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (March 18, 2021).... Updated 18 Mar, 2021 09:25am
Rates.BR Index PSX crosses 45,000 psychological level: BRIndex100 stays bullish KARACHI: Investors’ interest over improving political situation in the country invited across-the-board, ... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Energy Oil falls further on demand outlook, US stock build • IEA says demand won’t reach pre-pandemic level until 2023 NEW YORK: Oil slipped for a fourth day on ... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Cotton & Textile Govt urged to ban export of cotton yarn KARACHI: An increase of nearly 36 percent in cotton yarn export in February 2021 triggered panic among the apparel... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 194,684 tonnes of cargo comprising 167,554 tonnes of import cargo and 27,130 ... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (March 17, 2021).... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Cotton & Textile Shortage of yarn keeps buyers away from market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Wednesday. Market sources told that trading volume was thin.... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Stocks Volkswagen now Germany’s most valuable blue-chip FRANKFURT: Volkswagen overtook software maker SAP on Wednesday as the most valuable company in Germany’s blue-chip... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Stocks European shares slip; BMW jumps MILAN/ROTTERDAM: European stocks ticked lower on Wednesday as most investors stayed on the sidelines ahead of the US... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Stocks China shares flat SHANGHAI: China stocks ended flat on Wednesday as investors shifted focus to the outcome of a US Federal Reserve... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Stocks Wednesday’s early trade: Tech stocks weigh on S&P, Nasdaq with Fed on deck NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq dropped on Wednesday as US bond yields spiked ahead of the Federal... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares down SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares snapped three consecutive sessions of gains to end lower on Wednesday, as the... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Stocks Japanese stocks flat TOKYO: Japanese stocks ended flat on Wednesday as profit-taking in the tech sector offset gains in healthcare, ... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Stocks British stocks subdued LONDON: British shares slipped on Wednesday, dragged by miners and energy stocks, as investors awaited the outcome ... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (March 17, 2021)... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (March 17, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (March 17, 2021).... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (March 17, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (March 17, 2021).... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Rise against $ continues KARACHI: On Wednesday after market close, PKR continued its rise against USD in both interbank and open markets.... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (March 17, 2021).... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
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 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (March 17, 2021).... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (March 17, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Rates.PSX Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System ... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
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 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,571.7673... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (March 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Mar, 2021 03:56am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion