Imported sugar to get costlier on surge in global prices Meeting of the ECC informed that imported sugar would cost approximately Rs104 per kg against the current retail market price of Rs98 per kg Updated 10 Jul, 2021 11:16am
Minister, NSA bring Afghan conundrum under the spotlight ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, on Friday, said that Pakistan was advocating power-sharing in... Updated 10 Jul, 2021 11:15am
Govt-KE AA talks hit impasse over ‘equity and fairness’ clause ISLAMABAD: Negotiations between Karachi Electric (KE) and Government of Pakistan (GoP) on Arbitration Agreement (AA)... Published 10 Jul, 2021 04:59am
G20 finance chiefs back global tax deal VENICE: Finance ministers representing the G20 large economies back a deal setting a global floor for corporate tax... Published 10 Jul, 2021 04:50am
NCOC recommends banning air travel for unvaccinated individuals from Aug 1 ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) chief Asad Umar Friday said there are clear early signs... Updated 10 Jul, 2021 11:10am
Azhar takes up service delivery issues with chairmen of Discos’ boards ISLAMABAD: Minister for Energy, Hammad Azhar Friday held a meeting with the chairmen of Board of Directors of... Published 10 Jul, 2021 04:30am
Sale of POL products: Ogra asked to ensure ‘comprehensive’ monitoring system ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Energy (CCoE) has directed Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) to establish ... Updated 10 Jul, 2021 04:24pm
Pakistan welcomes Iran’s engagement with Taliban, Afghan govt ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday welcomed Iran’s engagement with the Taliban and the Afghan government delegation to... Published 10 Jul, 2021 04:10am
Taliban say they control 85pc of Afghanistan KABUL/MOSCOW: Taliban officials said on Friday the group had taken control of 85% of territory in Afghanistan, and... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:55am
Pakistan for top spot in ICC Men's Cricket World Cup Super League LAHORE: Despite facing nine wickets defeat in the first ODI against host England, Pakistan men's cricket team is... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Dengue reports submissions: 'Disciplinary action be initiated against officers' LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has said that disciplinary action must be initiated against officers... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
NHMP starts issuing international driving permits FAISALABAD: National Highways & Motorway Police (NHMP) has started issuing international driving permits which... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
LHC allows flying activities at Walton airport for eight weeks LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday allowed flying activities at Walton airport initially for eight weeks and... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Section 203-A of Finance Act: Traders pledge to take PTI govt to task LAHORE: Speakers at a convention have pledged to put the "incompetent" and "inept" Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Coca-Cola, MoFA launch book to showcase arts, culture ISLAMABAD: Coca-Cola Pakistan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs commemorated Pakistan's leading music brand, Coke... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Around 5pc of Pakistan's population addicted to various forms of drugs, panel told ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel, Friday, was informed that around five percent of the Pakistani population was... Updated 10 Jul, 2021 06:08pm
Torturing, blackmailing couple: Police arrest fifth suspect ISLAMABAD: The City police on Friday arrested fifth suspect allegedly involved in torturing and blackmailing a... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Park Lane case: AC extends remand of two accused till 27th ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Friday, extended remand of two accused of the Park Lane case against former... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Senate panel for taking 'delay in NFC Award' as agenda item of CCI ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Inter-Provincial Coordination (IPC), Friday, deliberated on the issue of... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Exams will start today, says minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training, Shafqat Mehmood on Friday said exams would ... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Qureshi, Blinken discuss region's situation ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi and United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken, on Friday,... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
‘Sheeranwala Gate Flyover project to benefit 120,000 vehicles daily’ LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Vice Chairman Sheikh Muahmmad Imran has said that the Sheeranwala Gate... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
‘edotco’ honoured ISLAMABAD: edotco Group (“edotco”), the leading end-to-end integrated telecommunications infrastructure services... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Fourth Covid wave: Sindh makes vaccine certificate mandatory for public spaces, OPDs KARACHI: Ahead of the potential fourth Covid wave that is feared to rage across the province, the Sindh Health... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Sanjrani invites Karachi’s business community to invest in Gwadar KARACHI: Senate chairman Sadiq Sanjrani on Friday invited the business community of Karachi to invest in Gwadar,... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Syed Zahoor Agha takes oath as Balochistan governor QUETTA: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)’s senior vice president of Balochistan chapter Syed Zahoor Agha on Friday... Updated 10 Jul, 2021 06:58pm
Karachi administrator: Governor rejects plan to appoint Murtaza KARACHI: The Governor of Sindh, Imran Ismail on Friday rejected a Sindh government’s plan to appoint PPP leader... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
‘Resources being utilised to make SSWMB functional’ KARACHI: Sindh Secretary Local Government Housing and Town Planning Engr Syed Najam Ahmad Shah said resources are... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Construction of two stadiums in Gwadar underway: Jam QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Jam Kamal Khan here on Friday said two stadiums are going to be built in... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
SECP registers 2,504 new cos in June ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,504 new companies in June 2021,... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
‘Economic policy success lies in benefits to common man’ ISLAMABAD: Economic policy cannot be successful until and unless it benefits the common man. This was the conclusion... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rahoo slams Centre for ‘destroying’ crops in Sindh ISLAMABAD: Sindh Agriculture Minister Ismail Rahoo, Friday, slammed the federal government for “destroying crops ... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Sindh E&T Dept collects Rs99.698bn KARACHI: Sindh Excise and Taxation department has collected Rs. 99.698 billion in the financial year 2020-21 as... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Shell, KE inaugurate electric vehicle charging station KARACHI: Shell Pakistan Limited (SPL) and K-Electric (KE) today inaugurated the first ‘Rapid Charger’ station... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
FATF-MLA (Amend) Bill: Senate panel passes amendment Act with majority vote ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body Friday passed an amendment Act relating to the Financial Action Task Force... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Minister terms PM ‘true ambassador of Kashmir’ ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Friday said Prime Minister Imran Khan... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Eid-ul-Azha in Saudi Arabia on 20th KARACHI: The crescent moon of the month of Zul Hijjah was not spotted in Saudi Arabia on Friday, according to an... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
South Asia Uttar Pradesh police open criminal investigations into three Indian journalists NEW DELHI: Authorities in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh must immediately drop their criminal investigations into... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 9, 2021) and the forecast for Saturday (July 10, 2021).... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (July 9, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (July 9, 2021).... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest KARACHI: Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates PSX closes in deep red: BRIndex100 retreats KARACHI: Despite foreign buying, Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday remained under pressure and closed in deep red due ... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
No room for politics of corruption in new Pakistan: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Friday that there is no room for any 'political loot and... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Fourth wave of Covid-19: Punjab govt directs preferential vaccination of private sector employees LAHORE: The Punjab government has asked the divisional commissioners to take immediate steps for preferential... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Punjab Aab-i-Pak Authority: '1538 schemes of water filtration plants approved' LAHORE: Punjab Law and Cooperatives Minister Raja Basharat while answering various questions in the Punjab Assembly... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
China's model of state governance Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday praised the Communist Party of China (CPC) describing it as an alternative to... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Public offices and partymen A constitutional government on a liberal tradition is established where political power is exercised subject to... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Winners and losers from minimum tax on multinationals G20 finance ministers meeting in Italy will discuss a reform of taxation on multinational firms that is meant to ... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Letters America’s crushing defeat President Joe Biden has declared that the US military has ‘achieved’ its objectives in war-torn Afghanistan.... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Energy US official, SAPM discuss energy outlook ISLAMABAD: United States Chargé d’affaires Angela Aggeler Friday called on Special Assistant to the Prime ... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The rupee-dollar parity “What is so funny?” “I am sorry – it’s too funny for words.” Splutter. “Have a glass of water, calm... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Energy Oil prices rise over 2pc as US inventories decline NEW YORK: Oil prices rose for a second day on Friday as the market reacted to falling US inventories. Signs of... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Stocks China stocks slip SHANGHAI: China stocks edged lower on Friday after data showed the country’s annual factory gate inflation ... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Stocks Friday’s early trade: S&P hits fresh peak NEW YORK: The S&P 500 index clocked a new record high on Friday as economy-sensitive cyclical sectors including... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Energy VLSFO cracks gain, HSFO cash premiums slip SINGAPORE: Asia’s front-month crack for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) climbed on Friday, supported by... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Energy Asia naphtha, gasoline margins improve on brighter outlook SINGAPORE: Asia’s gasoline and naphtha margins improved on Friday on the back of a brighter economic outlook in ... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Energy US natgas steadies as traders await EIA storage report NEW YORK: US natural gas futures were little changed on Thursday as traders cautiously awaited a weekly federal gas... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 144,325 tonnes of cargo comprising 101,965 tonnes of import cargo and 42,360... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.LME LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (July 9, 2021)... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (July 9, 2021). ======================================= Offset Paper... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (July 9, 2021).... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (July 9, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (July 9, 2021).... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.The Rupee THE RUPEE: Bullish trend KARACHI: On Friday, PKR broke its week long downward slide and moved up against USD in both inter-bank and open... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (July 9, 2021).... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
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 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (July 9, 2021).... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (July 9, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.PSX BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.PSX Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.PSX Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
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 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (July 9, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (July 9, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 9, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,364.6311... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (July 9, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,585.6926 Bid... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 9, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 9, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,613.0406... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 9, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 476.3369... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 9, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 380.9560... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 9, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 2,079.2711... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (July 9, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (July 9, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 720.7015... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 9, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,488.0549... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (July 9, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,228.1689 Bid ... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 9, 2021). ======================== Offer... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 9, 2021). ======================== Offer... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
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 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (July 9,... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Forex Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling) KARACHI: The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on ... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.SBP Bill buying rates per unit of currency KARACHI: Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank ... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Rates.LIBOR LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (July 9, 2021).... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (July 9,... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
Industry SAARC Chamber hails Pak-Afghan transit trade accord extension ISLAMABAD: SAARC Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Friday hailing Pak-Afghan transit trade accord extension for... Published 10 Jul, 2021 03:42am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion