Commodities, construction materials: PM orders unhindered supply Prime Minister chairs review meeting on supply and demand of basic commodities and construction materials Updated 24 Aug, 2021 09:49am
Tarin urges PVMA to go for market-based solutions Expresses concern over rising prices of edible oil/ghee in domestic markets Updated 24 Aug, 2021 09:54am
OICCI survey reveals 'record improvement' in business confidence KARACHI: The Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) shared the results of its comprehensive... Updated 24 Aug, 2021 09:59am
IMF's $650bn reserves distribution is 'shot in arm' WASHINGTON: The IMF will distribute about $650 billion in new Special Drawing Rights to its members on Monday,... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:12am
Expo in Dubai: Need to highlight investment opportunities in Pakistan underlined ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has underlined the need to highlight the immense investment opportunities for... Updated 24 Aug, 2021 07:27pm
Members of lower judiciary: Policy guidelines on allotment of plots sought from federal cabinet ISLAMABAD: The Federal Housing Authority has sought guideline from Prime Minister Imran Khan and the federal cabinet... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Extinction Rebellion targets central London in new protests LONDON: Thousands of climate change demonstrators thronged central London on Monday, as environmental activist group... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
South Asia Indian capital opens first 'smog tower' NEW DELHI: India's capital New Delhi opened its first "smog tower" on Monday aimed at reducing the air pollution... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
South Asia India to monetise $81bn worth of state assets over next 4 years NEW DELHI: India plans to monetise $81 billion worth of state assets over the next four years under a program... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
USA At least 21 dead in flooding in US state of Tennessee WASHINGTON: Devastating floods after record rainfall in the southern US state of Tennessee have left at least 21... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
US sanctions Eritrean army chief over rights abuses in Tigray WASHINGTON: The United States imposed sanctions Monday on Eritrea's army chief over abuses including massacres and... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Canada's Trudeau leaves door open to Taliban sanctions as G7 meet looms MONTREAL: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau left the door open to sanctions on the Taliban Monday, noting that... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
China China reports zero local virus cases as Delta outbreak retreats BEIJING: China reported no new domestic coronavirus cases Monday, and Beijing appears poised to bring to heel the... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Moscow-led bloc 'concerned' Taliban yet to form govt MOSCOW: A Moscow-led security bloc said Monday it was concerned that the Taliban had not yet started forming a... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
US VP Harris vows 'enduring engagement' in Asia SINGAPORE: Vice President Kamala Harris vowed "enduring engagement" in Asia on Monday, offering reassurances of... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Ban on TikTok: IHC directs authorities to seek Cabinet advice ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday directed the authorities to raise the issue of banning the... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
60pc of suicide victims in Tharparkar were teenagers: report HYDERABAD: In a unique initiative in the medical history of Pakistan to address the challenges of mental health... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
SHC suspends notification KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has suspended a notification, raising the strength of Pakistan Administrative... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Closure of schools: Haleem hits out at Sindh govt KARACHI: Leader of the Opposition in Sindh Assembly, Haleem Adil Sheikh, on Monday rebuked Sindh government's... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Pak-EPA, ministry flayed for 'poor' performance ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Climate Change expressed, on Monday, its "grave displeasure" over... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Ministry determined to improve EVM standards: Faraz ISLAMABAD: Less than a week after Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) voiced its concerns over the functionality ... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
PIA to evacuate EU, ADB employees from Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: The management of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) decided to entertain the request of the... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Rickshaw driver, accomplice arrested for 'raping' woman, daughter LAHORE: The Chung Police on Monday arrested a rickshaw driver and his accomplice who allegedly gang-raped a woman ... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
IAAP condoles KARACHI: International Advertising Association Pakistan Chapter condoled the sad and untimely demise of its former... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Hot and humid weather expected KARACHI: Mainly hot and humid weather is expected in most plain areas of the country, the Met office said on Monday.... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Syngenta celebrates Independence Day KARACHI: Syngenta Pakistan celebrated Independence Day by hoisting the flag of our motherland, followed by a tree... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
APNS condoles KARACHI: Sarmad Ali, President, Nazafreen Saigol Lakhani, Secretary General, All Pakistan Newspapers Society have... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
JI rejects Sindh govt's Covid-19 policy for schools KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Monday rejected the Sindh government's policy of conditional resumption of... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
BISP signs MoU with Education dept for beneficiaries' children KARACHI: The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) and College Education... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Murtaza visits District East, inspects work on drainage line KARACHI: Administrator Karachi and Sindh Government Spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab visited East District and... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
500 books donated to Sindh Agriculture University HYDERABAD: Ghulam Sarwar Soomro, a former student of Sindh Agriculture University and retired Chief of Agricultural... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
NA body reiterates country's support to Kashmiris' valiant struggle ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit-Baltistan, on Monday, reiterated... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Sub-standard gas cylinders: Govt to take strict action against vehicle owners LAHORE: Punjab government has decided to take strict actions against vehicle owners using sub-standard gas ... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Offences relating to narcotic drugs, psychotropic substances: Proposed abolishment of capital punishment opposed ISLAMABAD: Opposing the proposed abolishment of capital punishment for offences relating to narcotics drugs,... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
'Best sewerage, water supply services will be available in Faisalabad' FAISALABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Mian Farrukh Habib has said that several development... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Arrangements for Dubai Expo reviewed LAHORE: The first meeting of the steering committee formed under the chairmanship of Provincial Minister for ... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Sindh govt refuses to hold LG polls ISLAMABAD: Sindh government on Monday categorically refused to hold local government elections in the province and... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
President for strengthening ties with Australia ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has expressed Pakistan's desire to further strengthen relations with Australia in... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
NHA orders closure of unofficial Facebook pages ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) has directed for closure of all unofficial Facebook pages created ... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Rates State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
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 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Rates LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Monday (August 23, 2021).... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
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 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (August 23, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (August 24, 2021).... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Body formed to examine matter of PCP employees ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Cabinet Secretariat constituted a sub-committee to look into the... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Seized cigarettes: Video recording of destruction process is a must, customs officials told ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has made it mandatory for the customs officials to make video ... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Girls’ school bombed by terrorists re-opened PESHAWAR: A girls’ high school which was bombed by terrorists in 2013 in Miran Shah, tribal district North... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Hamad Kehar elected president PSX Stockbrokers body KARACHI: Hamad Nazir Kehar has been elected as President of PSX Stockbrokers Association for the year 2021-22. In... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Stocks FTSE 100 gains LONDON: London’s FTSE 100 gained on Monday after recording its worst week since February, as heavyweight energy ... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Stocks Luxury stocks, UK grocers lift European shares LONDON: European stocks rose on Monday after a bruising sell-off last week on global growth worries, with a rebound... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Stocks Early trade: Wall Street rebounds as banks, energy surge NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes rose on Monday, with banks and energy shares leading the gains, as investors... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Stocks Dubai gains most among major Gulf bourses, Saudi eases DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday amid rising oil prices, with Dubai’s index... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Stocks Hong Kong shares rise HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares rebounded on Monday from an almost 10-month low hit last week, helped by gains in... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Stocks Tokyo stocks rebound on Asian gains TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed higher Monday as investors cheered gains by Asian tech firms, which rebounded from last... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
PM highlights profound importance of Seerat-un-Nabi (PBUH) ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said the best solution to all social problems laid in following the... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Senate panel opposes three maritime bills ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing committee on Maritime Affairs opposed three bills including, the Port Qasim Authority... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Official work at field formations: KTBA concerned at involvement of ex-FBR staff KARACHI: Karachi Tax Bar Association (KTBA) has expressed serious concern over the involvement of retired FBR... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Speedy transfer of land: RUDA directed to take necessary steps LAHORE: Punjab Local Government and Community Development Minister Mian Mahmood Rashid have directed the Ravi Urban... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
SPARK programme for Pak entrepreneurs: NICL at LUMS collaborates with Stanford University ISLAMABAD: Continuing its mission to empower, enable and facilitate the next generation of problem solvers in... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Stocks China halts over 40 IPOs amid regulatory probe into law firm, broker SHANGHAI: Chinese bourses have halted more than 40 initial public offerings (IPOs) in Shanghai and Shenzhen amid a... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Letters Taliban's Kabul takeover Foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi is seen to be actively engaged with his counterparts in the region and beyond,... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Structure of the provincial economies The previous article highlighted the shares of the four Provincial economies in the Gross Domestic and National... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Anti-Taliban resistance As the full impact and import of the US-led west’s departure from Afghanistan unfolds, there is no dearth of... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Iraq seeks role as mediator with regional summit After decades of conflict, Iraq will pitch itself as a regional mediator as it hosts a leaders’ summit this week... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Stocks Proposals made by PSX will be examined: Tarin KARACHI: In a welcome development for Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), the Federal Minister for Finance & Revenue,... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Pakistan, KSA agree to boost cooperation in diverse fields ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have agreed to strengthen cooperation in diverse fields through continued close... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Number of Covid-19 deaths crosses 25,000 mark: NCOC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Covid-19 deaths Monday crossed 25,000 mark as the country reported 80 more deaths and after... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Buzdar examines recommendations ahead of transport system launch LAHORE: A meeting, held under the chair of Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar at his office on Monday,... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Diana was of royal blood... "You know the difference between royalty and commoners?" "Diana, Princess of Wales was of royal blood and need I ... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
PWPA chairperson meets CM Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Women Protection Authority Chairperson Kaneez Fatima called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
TTP, splinter groups: New Afghan govt will be required to take action ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Monday, hoped that the future government in Afghanistan would act... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Pakistani envoy rejects US lawmaker’s claim WASHINGTON: Pakistan’s Ambassador to the United States, Asad Majeed Khan, has disputed a claim by a US lawmaker... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
TikToker assault case: 30 more suspects sent to jail LAHORE: A city court on Monday send 30 more suspects of Minar-e-Pakistan woman assault incident to jail for... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
JI chief steps up criticism of PTI govt for promoting ‘culture of loot’ LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said the prime minister has failed to honour his commitment to end... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
China says terrorism common enemy of mankind BEIJING: China would continue to work with Pakistan to deal with the threat of terrorism and protect the safety of... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Ittifaq Sugar Mills: LHC suspends operation of income tax recovery notice LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Monday suspended the operation of an income tax recovery notice issued to... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Monday (August ... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Rates 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 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
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 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (August 23,... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (August 23, 2021).... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (August 23, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 23, 2021). ========================... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 23, 2021). ========================... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (August 23, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,237.5850 Bid... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
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Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 23, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 23, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
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Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (August 23, 2021). ======================== Offer Price 1,594.3512... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 23, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Aug, 2021 05:02am