Pakistan, Iran have ‘almost’ agreed on barter deal: Dawood KARACHI: In line with the Prime Minister Imran Khan’s vision of regional connectivity, Advisor to the Prime... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Satellite attack: the mounting arms race in space Last year a US general made an ominous revelation: two Russian satellites in orbit were stalking a US spy satellite... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Dry fruits’ demand goes up amid high rates MULTAN: With the advent of the winter season, the demand for dry fruits has been increased in the city with a... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Authenticity of affidavit of former judge ‘suspicious’: Aitzaz LAHORE: PPP leader Aitzaz Ahsan on Wednesday declared the authenticity of an affidavit of former chief justice of... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
First convocation of Government College Women’s University held: Steps being taken to provide new opportunities to women: Sarwar FAISALABAD: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said the federal and Punjab governments under the ... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation: E-Processing Systems BV receives investment KARACHI: Systems Limited has announced that its subsidiary E-Processing Systems B.V. has received an investment from... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Steps should be taken to improve info department’s performance: minister KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information and Labour Saeed Ghani said on Wednesday that all possible steps should be... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Children, elderly people: There’s no treatment of COPD: experts LAHORE: Health professionals said on Wednesday that there is no treatment of COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
SECP registers first life insurer as Pension Fund Manager ISLAMABAD: In another first at the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), a life insurance company... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
US drug overdoses topped 100,000 for first time, data shows WASHINGTON: More than 100,000 people died from drug overdoses in the United States during the 12 months ending April... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Yellen warns US could again hit debt limit on December 15 WASHINGTON: The US government may run out of money by December 15, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen warned Tuesday in... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
At least two killed in blast in Shia district of Kabul KABUL: At least two people were killed and five wounded in a bomb blast that hit a minibus in Kabul on Wednesday,... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Defence at Vatican trial want access to pope comments to investigators VATICAN CITY: Defence lawyers at a corruption trial related to the Vatican’s purchase of a luxury building in... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
IAEA denies its cameras had role in Iran nuclear site attack VIENNA: The UN nuclear watchdog on Wednesday “categorically” denied its cameras played a part in a June attack ... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Trump ally in Congress faces public shaming over violent video WASHINGTON: US lawmakers will vote Wednesday to censure a Trump loyalist for posting an animated video depicting him... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
High-level UAE delegation to visit Iran soon DUBAI: A top delegation from the United Arab Emirates will visit Tehran soon as the Gulf state works to de-escalate... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
EU should prepare for more migrant crises: border chief WARSAW: The European Union should be prepared for more migrant crises like the ones on the Greece-Turkey and... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Sweden’s Evolution loses $3bn of market value on illegal gaming accusation STOCKHOLM: Swedish gaming company Evolution AB lost about $3 billion in market value on Wednesday, after a U.S. law... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Bannon pleads not guilty to obstructing congressional probe WASHINGTON: Former President Donald Trump’s longtime adviser Steve Bannon on Wednesday pleaded not guilty to... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
US in drug overdose ‘crisis’ as deaths top 100,000 for first time WASHINGTON: US annual drug overdose deaths have surged to more than 100,000 for the first time, a “crisis” ... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
HBL Prestige Lounge inaugurated in Sialkot SIALKOT: HBL inaugurated its new Prestige Lounge located in Sialkot. This is the first HBL Prestige Lounge in the... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
CRCs Amendment Bill to help revive distressed economic assets ISLAMABAD: The Corporate Restructuring Companies Amendment Bill of the Securities and Exchange Commission of ... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
LHC summons Sheikh Zayed Hospital chairman in person LAHORE: The Lahore High Court summoned the Chairman Sheikh Zayed Hospital (SZH) on Thursday (today) in a petition... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Dubai Expo 2020: Seminar held on energy potential of Punjab at ‘Pakistan pavilion’ LAHORE: The Punjab Energy Department, in collaboration with the Punjab Board of Investment and Trade on Wednesday... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
‘Over 800 rural revenue centres are working as disaster reporting centres’ LAHORE: “A network of more than 800 rural revenue centres, set up across the province, was also working as ... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Infrastructure & beautification projects: Murtaza briefs banking, corporate sectors’ CEOs about initiatives KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab had a detailed interactive discussion with Presidents of... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
LWMC asked to identify ghost staff LAHORE: Punjab Local Government Minister Mian Mahmood-ur-Rasheed has asked the Lahore Waste Management Company ... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Establishment of FGMA: meeting held ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Shaukat Tarin held a meeting to review the... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Invoices in bulk: Reconciliation: Tier-1 retailers complain about POS system LAHORE: The tier-1 retailers have complained against the Point of Sale (POS) system for not allowing reconciliation... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
BoI team praised by members of business community ISLAMABAD: A large number of investors and members of the business fraternity reached out to the Board of Investment... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
AGP asks FSC to leave the matter pertaining to Riba to parliament ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) has asked the Federal Shariat Court (FSC) to leave the matter... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 17, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (November 18, 2021).... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Avenfield apartment: IHC asks NAB to prove Maryam is beneficial owner ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to reply to the ... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
NAB gets 14-day remand of Ali Ahmad LAHORE: An accountability court on Wednesday handed over Ali Ahmad Khan, a close aide of PML-N President and leader... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
MQM-P says passage of bill for holding new census ‘biggest success’ ISLAMABAD: The Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P) said that the “biggest success” of the Wednesday’s... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Pakistan flays Haryana govt for banning Friday prayers ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the restrictions imposed by the BJP’s Haryana government on offering Friday... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
JI chief steps up criticism of PTI govt LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq has said the government has brought destruction to the entire system... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Fawad praises parliament for ‘unprecedented’ legislation ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhary Fawad Hussain on Wednesday said that the Parliament... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Joint opposition vows to challenge ‘controversial’ bills in SC ISLAMABAD: The joint opposition, Wednesday, vowed to challenge the controversial bills in the Supreme Court passed ... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Vector-borne diseases: DMC joins hand with Mortein to raise awareness ISLAMABAD: To raise awareness against vector-borne diseases such as dengue and malaria, Directorate of Malaria... Updated 19 Nov, 2021 12:12pm
PDA renames ‘Gandhara Valley City’ as ‘New Peshawar City project’ PESHAWAR: Board of Directors (BoD) of the Peshawar Development Authoirty (PDA) has renamed the Gandhara Valley City... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Medical education: Process of reforms should continue: President ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday broke ground for construction of academic block of Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
LHC moved for release of uplift funds LAHORE: Chairperson District Council Sialkot Hina Arshad has approached the Lahore High Court for release of funds... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
‘Work on Babu Sabu Water project will start by 2023’ LAHORE: European Agency Country Director Philippe Steinmetz has said that the work on the Babu Sabu Water Treatment... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: We’re a nation of impatient people “It was a day of sadness.” “I don’t think so, each side tried its best and in politics there is no neutral... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
COAS witnesses corps level exercise at Kharian ISLAMABAD: General Qamar Javed Bajwa, Chief of Army Staff (COAS) witnessed a corps level exercise at Kharian... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Maryam vows support to right to freedom of expression ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz, Wednesday, while condemning media... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Affidavit ‘proves’ innocence of Nawaz, says Maryam ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz Sharif has said that the alleged... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Pakistan supporting WFP operations in Afghanistan PESHAWAR: In order to assist people in Afghanistan on humanitarian basis, the Pakistan government is supporting... Updated 18 Nov, 2021 11:21am
JI urges govt to increase education sector’s budget ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) chief Sirajul Haq on Wednesday demanded of the government to increase the education... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Federal govt accused of shutting down power projects of Sindh ISLAMABAD: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali on Wednesday said that Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) has challenged... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Bhatti made Punjab Cooperative Bank president LAHORE: The Punjab Cabinet has approved appointment of Tahir Yaqoob Bhatti as president of Punjab Cooperative Bank.... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
President, PM condole demise of Rashid’s brother ISLAMABAD: President Dr. Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday extended condolences to Interior... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Pakistan welcomes Sikh pilgrims: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi, Wednesday, said that Pakistan looks forward to welcoming Sikh... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Air Quality Index: FIA asked to take action against fake data on social media LAHORE: Punjab Environment Protection Minister Muhammad Rizwan has asked the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Rise in road accidents due to reduced visibility feared LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has feared a rise in road accidents due to a reduced horizontal... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
3,000 Sikh pilgrims arrive at Wagah LAHORE: Over 3000 Sikh pilgrims arrived at Wagah on Wednesday from India to participate in religious and cultural... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
CM advises opposition to shun negativity LAHORE: Terming the passage of laws in the joint session of parliament as a positive sign, Chief Minister Punjab... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Navy ship conducts rescue operation in North Arabian Sea KARACHI: Pakistan Navy ship RASADGAR conducted successful rescue operation on a distressed fishing boat in North... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Roche Diabetes Care launches Accu Chek Instant KARACHI: Roche, a pioneer in the development of blood glucose monitoring devices and a global leader for diabetes... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
The Recruiters to hold Pakistan Sourcing Summit in Jan 2022 KARACHI: The Recruiters, a leading recruitment, payroll outsourcing and training consultancy will be organizing the... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Seminar on ‘emergence of women’s leadership’ held at SU HYDERABAD: The Women’s Leadership Club Pakistan Study Centre University of Sindh Jamshoro organized the awareness... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Nasla Tower compensation plea: SHC seeks arguments KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday took up a petition seeking compensation for the affectees of the... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Legislation in joint sitting Pakistan’s Parliament in an unprecedented move passed a number of controversial bills in a hurriedly summoned ... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
End of the free rides with IMF? Let me start with a fundamental question: Does the latest indication by the Adviser to the PM on finance, Shaukat... Updated 18 Nov, 2021 09:44am
EM currencies: King dollar brings bad news The money market didn’t take Shaukat Tarin’s assurance about the IMF (International Monetary Fund) programme ... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Letters FBR’s website restored It is heartening to note that the Federal Board of Revenue’s (FBR’s) official website is fully back online after... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
IMF and the challenges ahead An analysis by this writer ‘Policy Rate Hike-Weak Rupee can be deadly combination’ was carried by this newspaper... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Stocks European stocks hit record highs after rising for sixth day PARIS: European stocks closed at a record high on Wednesday, rising for the sixth straight session, as positive... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Stocks Japanese shares end lower on weaker yen, rising cost worries TOKYO: Japanese shares reversed course to end lower on Wednesday, as concerns over rising costs and a weaker yen... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Stocks Tech giants drag Hong Kong shares lower ahead of earnings HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares settled lower on Wednesday, weighed down by tech giants ahead of third-quarter earnings... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Stocks Dubai snaps four-day winning streak; Saudi edges up DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday, with the Dubai index snapping four days of... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Stocks Wall Street dips on rate hike uncertainty NEW YORK: Wall Street indexes fell on Wednesday as investors fretted over early rate hikes by the Federal Reserve... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
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 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Rates Stock market recoils KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a bearish trend as investors remained cautious and opted to ... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Energy US natgas futures slide on rising output NEW YORK: US natural gas futures slid about 3% on Wednesday as output continues to rise and on forecasts for lower... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 190,861 tonnes of cargo comprising 126,142 tonnes of import cargo and 64,719... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Stocks China stocks close up as new energy shares boost SHANGHAI: China stocks closed up on Wednesday, led by non-ferrous metals and new energy shares. The blue-chip ... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 17, 2021)... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (November 17, 2021). =======================================... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 17, 2021).... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (November 17, 2021). ======================== Open ... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (November 17, 2021).... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (November 17, 2021).... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
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 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (November 17, 2021).... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (November 17, 2021). ====================================... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 17, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 17, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Nov, 2021 03:58am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion