IMF lowers global growth outlook Says persistent supply chain disruptions and inflation pressures are constraining the global economy's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic Updated 13 Oct, 2021 09:30am
G20 pledges help for Afghan humanitarian crisis ROME: The Group of 20 major economies is determined to tackle the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, even if it... Updated 13 Oct, 2021 09:31am
IMF projects 4pc GDP growth for Pakistan in 2022 The Fund projects inflation rate at 8.5 percent for 2022 against 8.9 percent in 2021 Current account balance projected at negative 3.1 percent for 2022 compared to negative 0.6 percent for 2021 Updated 13 Oct, 2021 08:55am
OMAP anticipates fuel crisis LAHORE: The Oil Marketing Association of Pakistan (OMAP) apprehends severe fuel crisis if the government does not... Updated 13 Oct, 2021 11:06am
Authority to appoint DG ISI rests with PM: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Fawad Chaudhary has stated that the prime minister is the... Updated 13 Oct, 2021 09:35am
Govt agrees to pass withheld power tariff raise on to consumers ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly agreed to pass the withheld determined power tariff increase of Rs 1.39 per... Updated 13 Oct, 2021 09:56am
Govt jobs not hereditary: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court declared that a government job is not hereditary; therefore, post of a government... Updated 13 Oct, 2021 09:37am
EU holds world's largest 'green bond' sale BRUSSELS: The EU drew massive demand on Tuesday for its first "green bonds", raising 12 billion euros ($14 billion)... Updated 13 Oct, 2021 09:31am
EU carries out anti-trust raids on paper giants BRUSSELS: EU investigators on Tuesday carried out raids on some of Europe's biggest suppliers of wood pulp, a key... Updated 13 Oct, 2021 09:31am
Immovable properties: FBR decides to revise upward values ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has finally decided to revise upward the values of the immovable... Updated 13 Oct, 2021 09:56am
Six PSL franchises accept PCB offer LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced that the six Pakistan Super League (PSL) franchises have accepted... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Rs31m grant for industrial workers approved LAHORE: On the direction of Ombudsman Punjab Azam Suleman Khan, approval has been granted for the release of Rs31... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
AJK CS, Nespak MD summoned by NA panel ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly's panel on Tuesday summoned chief secretary, Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and ... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Senate body raises questions on MDCAT ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on National Health Services, Regulations and Coordination, while raising... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Forensic Science Laboratory: KP Govt, UNDP sign cost-sharing agreement PESHAWAR: The provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tuesday signed a cost-sharing agreement with United ... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Skills of DAPs should be developed to bring them into mainstream: Alvi KARACHI: Realising the less contribution of differently abled persons within society, President Arif Alvi Tuesday... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Members of criminal gang held KARACHI: Anti-Vehicle Lifting Cell (AVLC) police on Tuesday claimed to rounded up four members of an ... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
PPP MPA Sharmila Farooqui's father passes away KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples' Party (PPP) MPA Sharmila Farooqui's father Usman Farooqui passed away in Karachi early on... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Roads under focus: Wahab KARACHI: Administator Karachi, Sindh government spokesman and CM's Advisor on law Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
23,000 profiteers, hoarders fined KARACHI: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Sindh for Bureau of Supply and Prices Dr Khatu Mil Jeewan has said that... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
'Pakistan is test case for FATF's fairness': Farogh ISLAMABAD: Minister for Law and Justice Farogh Naseem has said that Pakistan implemented almost all points of the... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Descon collaborates with KBR to maintain QSGTL LAHORE: Descon Engineering (Qatar operations) has won five year+ contract from Pearl Qatar Shell Gas to Liquid... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Case study on re-launch of KASB Securities published KARACHI: Harvard Business School Publishing has published a case study, titled KASB Securities - Reclaiming its... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
LNG case: AC urged to dispose of case on basis of NAB (Second Amendment) Ord 2021 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior vice president and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Middle East Kuwait allows women to join military in combat roles KUWAIT CITY: Kuwaiti women will be allowed to enlist in the military in combat roles for the first time after years... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Qatari official says recognising Taliban government not a priority DOHA: Qatar believes that recognising the Taliban government in Afghanistan is not a priority now, and that the ... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Finance sector: China launches new round of graft busting BEIJING: China's ruling Community Party turned its sights on the country's vast financial sector this month, kicking... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
US SC rejects case involving Trump-aligned lawyer Eastman WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court on Tuesday declined to hear a California Republican club's challenge to a private... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Re-industrialise France: Macron announces 30bn euro plan PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday announced a plan worth 30 billion euros ($35 billion) to ... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Samsung boss goes on trial on drugs charges SEOUL: The de-facto leader of South Korea's sprawling Samsung group Lee Jae-yong went on trial Tuesday on charges of... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
South Asia India allows domestic flights to fly at full capacity BENGALURU: Domestic flights in India will fly at full capacity from Oct. 18, India's civil aviation ministry said on... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Middle East Israel signs deal to double water supply to Jordan OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel formally agreed Tuesday to double the amount of fresh water it provides to neighbouring... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
COAS terms VT-4 Tank another symbol of Pak-China strategic ties RAWALPIND: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Gujranwala to witness the commissioning of a... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Paragon City case: Prosecution directed to produce witnesses LAHORE: An accountability court directed prosecution to produce witnesses for recording their statements in Paragon... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
CM directs formation of special anti-beggary squad LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, while chairing a meeting to review the performance of social welfare... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Health, Kisan and Ehsaas cards: PM orders authorities to expedite distribution ISLAMABAD; Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the concerned authorities to expedite the work on completion of... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Fault in submarine cable causes internet disruption ISLAMABAD: A submarine cable fault was reported on Monday near Fujairah, UAE due to which some users faced... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Kashmir and Palestine: NAM urged to help resolve issues ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has called upon the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the world community to secure a just, ... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Qureshi for enhancing regional connectivity to promote socio-economic agenda ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has emphasised the importance of forging development partnerships... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Zahir Shah made NAB Deputy Chairman ISLAMABAD: Director General (DG) National Accountability Bureau- (NAB) Operations Zahir Shah, on Tuesday, was... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Commander US NAVCENT meets Naval Chief ISLAMABAD: Commander of US Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) Vice Admiral C.B Cooper II called on Chief of the... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Five innocent Kashmiris: Pakistan condemns extrajudicial killings ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the extrajudicial killings of five innocent Kashmiris in the ... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
PPP warns of looming gas crisis ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) claimed that people would face gas crisis in the forthcoming winter season ... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Commissioner gears up anti-encroachment drive along River Swat PESHAWAR: Commissioner Malakand Division Syed Zaheer-ul-Islam Tuesday directed gearing up the anti-encroachment... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Avenfield reference: NAB urges IHC to cancel bails of Maryam, Safdar ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Tuesday filed a petition before the Islamabad High Court (IHC)... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
ECP summons Swati over 'set on fire' remark ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned Railways Minister Azam Swati on October 21 in... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Lawyer sent on judicial remand LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Tuesday sent a lawyer, Majeed Jehangir, on judicial remand. He had smashed the... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Pervaiz Malik laid to rest LAHORE: Funeral prayer of the PML-N Lahore President Mohammad Pervaiz Malik MNA was offered on Tuesday and later he... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
ECP judgement on LG elections submitted in SHC KARACHI: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and Sindh government submitted a judgement of ECP before Sindh High... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Projects of connectivity producing positive results: Uzbek envoy LAHORE: Ambassador of the Republic of Uzbekistan to Pakistan Aybek Arif Usmanov said on Tuesday that the projects of... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Islamabad's rural areas hit by dengue fever; five deaths reported ISLAMABAD: Dengue fever is spreading at an alarming rate in Islamabad especially in rural areas, and so far five... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The PKR woes and Sheikh Rashid "Our Interior Minister sheikhrashid..." Updated 13 Oct, 2021 06:50am
Petition against MDCAT: IHC issues notices ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Tuesday, issued notices to the Ministry of National Health Services and... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Buledi made acting president of BAP ISLAMABAD: The ruling Balochistan Awami Party (BAP) on Tuesday appointed Zahoor Buledi as its acting-president after... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
IMF: PPP urges govt to take parliament into confidence ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has urged the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government to take Parliament... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Stocks SECP introduces concept of 'Regulatory Sandbox' ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has introduced the concept of Regulatory... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Belt and Road vs Build Back Better The US has decided to confront China in every aspect of human endeavour to keep what Washington regards as the 'free... Updated 13 Oct, 2021 06:15pm
Tax havens and double standards-I Prime Minister Imran Khan has rightly observed that the matters relating to offshore tax havens are to be seen in ... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Japan confronts rising inequality after Abenomics Japan's stock market has surged and luxury cars are selling fast in Tokyo after eight years of economic stimulus... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Letters Taliban facing 'unwarranted' propaganda against their rule Recently, it was reported by media that Russia has said that it is ready to protect its ally Tajikistan in the event... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Stocks US SEC opens inquiry into Wall Street banks' staff communications WASHINGTON: The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has opened a broad inquiry into how Wall Street banks ... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Balochistan increases minimum wage of labourers QUETTA: In a major relief for labourers, the Balochistan government has increased the minimum wage of workers to... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Disability certificates: One-window camp held in Hyderabad HYDERABAD: On the direction of Special Assistant to CM Sindh on Department of Empowerment of Persons with... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
First training workshop for FCCI staff held FAISALABAD: Capacity-building of Faisalabad Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FCCI) staff is imperative to further... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Punjab govt decides to take action against those burning crop residue LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to take action against those causing air and environmental pollution... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Dubai Expo: need for showcasing Sindh's cultural heritage stressed Karachi: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Sindh on Investment Department and Public Private Partnership Projects... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Smuggling of USD to Afghanistan: 96 suspects traced, claims FIA LAHORE: In a major breakthrough in the ongoing investigation against smuggling of US dollars to Afghanistan, the... Updated 13 Oct, 2021 02:46pm
Stocks Indian shares end higher BENGALURU: Indian shares closed higher on Tuesday, boosted by automobile stocks and an emergency-use nod for Bharat... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Stocks China stocks end lower SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks closed lower on Tuesday, dragged down by coal and power-intensive sectors, while property... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Stocks Mideast Stocks: Major stock markets track oil prices higher DUBAI: Major stock markets in the Gulf rose on Tuesday with higher oil prices, with the Abu Dhabi index extending... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Stocks Wall Street flat on concerns over inflation impact on profits NEW YORK: US stock indexes were trading largely flat in a choppy session on Tuesday on worries over the impact of... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Stocks Inflation jitters take toll on European stocks ahead of earnings LONDON: European shares slipped on Tuesday as investors feared that soaring commodity prices would hamper a recovery... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Stocks FTSE 100 drops LONDON: Miners and travel stocks pressured London's FTSE 100 index on Tuesday, with investors also worried about... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Ishrat honoured with 'Lifetime Achievement Award' KARACHI: Former advisor to the Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity, Dr Ishrat Hussain has been... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (October 12, 2021) and the forecast for Wednesday (October 13, 2021).... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
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 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (October 12, 2021).... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
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 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Rates LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (October 12, ... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
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 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Rates State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Rates PSX manages to close in green: BRIndex100 inches up KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday remained under heavy selling pressure, however fresh buying in almost all... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Grains France raises 2021 maize and sugar beet crop estimates, cuts wheat PARIS: France's farm ministry on Tuesday raised its estimate of the country's 2021 grain maize and sugar beet... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Grains Paris wheat hits fresh high after USDA report PARIS: Euronext wheat futures turned higher in late trading on Tuesday to set fresh contract peak after a closely... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Grains Soyabeans drop to Dec 2020 lows CHICAGO: Chicago soybean futures dropped to the lowest seen since December 2020 on Tuesday, after a US government... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Grains Punjab likely to achieve increased rice production this year LAHORE: Punjab is likely to achieve 5.645 million tons of rice production this year (2021-22) as compared to 5.301... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 166,289 tonnes of cargo comprising 101,831 tonnes of import cargo and 64,458 ... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Grains China lowers 2021/22 corn output estimate BEIJING: China has lowered estimates of 2021/22 corn output as rains hit the new crop in parts of the northern... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (October 12, 2021)... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (October 12, 2021). ======================================= Offset... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (October 12, 2021).... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (October 12, 2021). ======================== Open Bid... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (October 12, 2021).... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (October 12, 2021).... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
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 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (October 12, 2021).... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (October 12, 2021). ==================================== BR... Published 13 Oct, 2021 04:47am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion