US official to visit Pakistan, India WASHINGTON: US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman will travel next month to Pakistan and India that have ... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
PSC-UoP, Mafkoora ink MoU PESHAWAR: Pakistan Study Centre (PSC), University of Peshawar (UoP) on Monday signed a memorandum of understanding... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Punjab Assembly passes various bills LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Monday passed The Stamp (Amendment) Bill 2021 and The Punjab Privatization Board... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Covid-19 positivity rate declines in Punjab LAHORE: Decline in the current wave of Corona pandemic was witnessed, as out of 15,388 Covid-19 tests conducted... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
People urged to take preventive steps against dengue virus ISLAMABAD: Following surge in dengue virus cases and three deaths reported in the federal capital, the health... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway: NHA issues RFPs for construction under PPP on BOT basis ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) has planned to ring-fence the cash flows of M-6 (toll revenues less... Updated 28 Sep, 2021 10:30am
Ban imposed on pillion riding KARACHI: Sindh government on Monday imposed a ban on the pillion riding of motorcycle or scooter in various zones or... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Two suspected terrorists of banned outfit held KARACHI: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh police claimed on Monday to have arrested two suspected... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
KPT dredging works: deeper draft to attract bigger vessels KARACHI: Dredging of berths and channel of Karachi Port has been accorded priority since January 2021 so as to... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
SHC asks SBCA to take prompt action against 'black sheep' KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday ordered Director General (DG) Sindh Building Control Authority (SBCA) to... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Education, financial literacy: NIBAF holds event to advocate girls' empowerment KARACHI: National Institute of Banking & Finance (NIBAF), a subsidiary of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) in... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Karachi's woes: Motiwala invites attention of govts KARACHI: Chairman Businessmen Group (BMG) and former President Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) ... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
BOP for promotion of cricket LAHORE: The management of the Bank of Punjab has incorporated promotion of sports in the country as an essential... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
SAU to establish 'academic foundation' of university-based professors HYDERABAD: SAU announced the establishment of an academic foundation of the university based on experienced and... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Rulers have no vision to fix economic, other issues: JI chief LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said the rulers lacked vision to fix the economy and other problems... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Speaker assumes office of President BOGs of PIPS ISLAMABAD: The Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has assumed office of the President, Board of Governors ... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
National T-20 tournament: Central Punjab, KP fined for maintaining slow over-rate LAHORE: Central Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa have been fined Rs 40,000 and Rs 25,000, respectively for maintaining ... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
APAT leader makes taxation proposals ahead of protest LAHORE: Though the key alliance Markazi Tanzeem Tajran has parted ways after getting assurance from the Federal ... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
War crimes prosecutor would not focus on US forces in new Afghan probe AMSTERDAM: The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Monday said he was seeking approval to resume a war... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Google, in fight against record EU fine, slams regulators for ignoring Apple LUXEMBOURG: Alphabet unit Google on Monday blasted EU antitrust regulators for ignoring rival Apple as it launched a... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Asia Thailand to cut quarantine for vaccinated tourists BANGKOK: Thailand is to cut the quarantine for vaccinated travellers to seven days starting in October, officials... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Unusual UN meet to close without Taliban, Myanmar speeches UNITED NATIONS: The UN General Assembly in New York ends Monday but without speeches by those in power in ... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
South Asia Indian farmers stage nationwide protests against 'reforms' NEW DELHI: Indian farmers opposed to reforms they say threaten their livelihoods renewed their push against the... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
SPD seeks three-way alliance to replace Merkel-led coalition BERLIN: Germany's Social Democrats said on Monday they would start the process of trying to forge a three-way... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
At UN, Israeli PM says Iran has crossed all nuclear 'red lines' NEW YORK: Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said on Monday that Iran had crossed "all red lines" in its nuclear... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Europe Macron hit with egg during restaurant fair visit LYON: A man pelted French President Emmanuel Macron with an egg while he was visiting a restaurant and hotel trade... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Pakistan discussing expansion of CPEC to Afghanistan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has discussed Taliban-led Afghanistan joining the multibillion-dollar China-Pakistan Economic... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
'PML-N is with narrative of Nawaz': Rana LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab President Rana Sanaullah Khan said on Monday that the PML-N... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
CPEC projects: Mandviwalla for appointing focal person ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Senator Saleem... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Stocks European shares end lower LONDON: Europe's STOXX 600 index ended lower on Monday as declines in tech stocks offset gains in banks and energy,... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Stocks Energy stocks, banks lift FTSE 100 LONDON: London's FTSE 100 ended higher on Monday, helped by gains in heavyweight energy and banking stocks, while... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Two shot dead in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: Unidentified gunmen shot two persons dead in Sector G-12 in the limits of Ramna police station on Monday... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Maryam steps up criticism of govt, says its 'downfall' imminent LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz said on Monday that downfall of the current... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Appointment/reappointment of NAB chief: Opposition to act in accordance with constitution: Shehbaz ISLAMABAD: As the government is bent upon not to consult the Opposition Leader in the National Assembly over... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Holiday in Lahore today LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced to observe holiday today (Tuesday) on account of 976th annual Urs of... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Park Lane case: AC records statement of another witness against Zardari ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Monday, recorded the statement of another prosecution witness in the Park... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
'India is a facilitator of terrorists in region' LAHORE: Terming India as a facilitator of terrorists in the region, Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
OCHSL case: Co-accused enters into plea bargain with NAB ISLAMABAD: The corruption case against former deputy chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwalla and others regarding illegal... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Sindh Assembly session: Govt, opposition trade charges against each other KARACHI: Opposition in the Sindh Assembly deplored the exhumation of bodies from a graveyard in the province, ... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
PML-N to be split into three 'factions', claims Rashid ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid, on Monday, predicted that Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) will be... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
National positivity ratio 3.6pc: 1,757 fresh Covid-19 cases reported in 24 hours: NCOC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has detected 1,757 fresh Covid-19 cases in the past 24 hours after 48,732 tests were conducted... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
SC turns down pleas seeking referendum on presidential form of govt ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court turned down the petitions seeking to order the prime minister to hold a referendum in... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
PM meets Sindh-based politicians KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday held meetings with delegations of politicians from Sindh. Federal ... Updated 28 Sep, 2021 11:41pm
Petitions seeking disqualifications of Zardari, Fawad: IHC questions maintainability ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) questioned the maintainability of petitions seeking disqualifications of... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Senate passes four bills ISLAMABAD: Senate on Monday passed four-private member bills; two bills each moved by treasury and opposition... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
MATCAST plant of Fazal Steel: NUST team implements intelligent energy monitoring & management system ISLAMABAD: The inaugural ceremony for the commissioning of "EnergEyer"- an intelligent Energy Monitoring &... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
PRGMEA elects Sheikh Luqman as North Zone chief LAHORE: The Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PRGMEA) has elected Luqman Sheikh... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Stocks FF Steel to be listed on PSX KARACHI: Frontier Foundry Steel (FF Steel), one of Pakistan's leading and fastest growing steel manufacturers and... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
A fragile BoP The figures on the balance of payments (BoP) of Pakistan for the first two months of 2021-22 have been released... Updated 28 Sep, 2021 11:16am
Looming clouds on the horizon The old saying about perspective inducing the view whether the glass is half full or half empty applies to the... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Europe's IPO market roars back to life but where are the SPACs? European stock market listings have come back with a bang after the summer lull but blank cheque firms are nowhere ... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Letters Higher import bill There is a heated debate on the current rising import bill and its "adverse" impact on the current account deficit... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
ASF seizes 1kg of 'ice' at Multan airport MULTAN: The Airport Security Force (ASF) on Monday seized 1kg of ice from a Bahrain-bound passenger at Multan... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Stocks Tech mega-caps knock 1pc off Nasdaq; banks lift Dow NEW YORK: The Nasdaq index slipped more than 1% on Monday as investors swapped technology heavyweights for stocks... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Stocks Major Gulf bourses fall; Saudi rises on petrochems DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Monday, while petrochems shares bolstered the Saudi ... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Stocks Energy boost lifts Toronto shares TORONTO: Canada's energy-heavy main stock index gained on Monday, as oil prices jumped more than 1% on the prospect... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Stocks Tokyo stocks close marginally lower TOKYO: Tokyo stocks gave up early gains and closed slightly lower on Monday as traders eyed developments in the... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Sugar to be available at Rs90 per kg from Oct 5: SAPM Cheema FAISALABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) for Food Security Javed Iqbal Cheema said that there was... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (September 27, 2021) and the forecast for Tuesday (September 28, 2021).... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
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, 2021 05:12am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (September 27, 2021). ========================... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (September 27, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (September 27, 2021).... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
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 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Rates LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Monday (September 27,... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
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 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Rates State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Rates PSX suffers further erosion: BRIndex100 stays bearish KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bearish trend due to across-the-board selling by local and... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Grains Minister for finalising MSP for wheat crop ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research (NFS&R) Syed Fakhar Imam, on Monday, urged... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Energy No manufacturer responds to fresh Lesco tender? LAHORE: Not a single manufacturer of the electricity transformers have responded to the fresh tender from Lahore... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Energy Fuel pumps run dry in British cities LONDON: Gas station pumps ran dry in British cities on Monday and vendors rationed sales as a shortage of truckers... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Energy Oil up on tight supply, Brent crude nears $80 a barrel NEW YORK: Oil prices gained on Monday for a fifth straight day, with Brent at its highest since October 2018 and... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Energy Increased gas import to help govt save up to $700m in two years: APCNGA ISLAMABAD: Group leader of the All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) Ghiyas Paracha, on Monday, said increased ... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Energy Asia's gasoline crack weakens; naphtha little changed NEW DELHI: Asia's gasoline crack slipped below $7 a barrel on Monday, while a series of trades at the window lifted... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Grains Algeria tenders to buy milling wheat HAMBURG: Algeria's state grains agency OAIC has issued an international tender to buy milling wheat to be sourced... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Energy US natgas jumps to near 7-year high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures soared close to a seven-year high on Monday as record global gas prices kept demand... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Energy Cracks weaken as crude rises SINGAPORE: Fuel oil cracks for both 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) and high-sulphur fuel oil (HSFO) dipped ... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Grains Russian wheat up for 11th week MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices rose for an 11th consecutive week, following higher global benchmarks in Chicago... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 389,392 tonnes of cargo comprising 285,483 tonnes of import cargo and ... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (September 27, 2021)... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (September 27, 2021).... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (September 27, 2021). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (September 27, 2021).... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
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, 2021 05:12am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (September 27, 2021).... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 28 Sep, 2021 05:12am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer