UN says Afghanistan faces ‘unprecedented’ economic shock KABUL: Afghanistan’s GDP could contract 20 percent within a year, the UN predicted in a new report on Wednesday,... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Saudi Arabia reports first Omicron case in Gulf RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has recorded the Gulf’s first confirmed case of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus in a... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Surgeon fined in Austria for amputating wrong leg VIENNA: An Austrian court has fined a surgeon for amputating the wrong leg of an elderly patient, a spokesperson for... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Russia, ASEAN hold first naval drills off Indonesian coast JAKARTA: Russia and a number of Southeast Asian countries kicked off their first ever joint naval exercise along the... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Time to ‘think about mandatory vaccination’: EU chief BRUSSELS: It is time for the European Union to “think about mandatory vaccination” against Covid, European... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Three dead in US high school shooting OXFORD, (United States): A 15-year-old student opened fire at his Michigan high school on Tuesday, killing three... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
BD mayor held for refusing mural of Sheikh Mujibur Rahman DHAKA: A Bangladesh mayor who refused to permit a mural depicting Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s father on... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
US and other countries tighten travel rules over Omicron WASHINGTON/PARIS: Air travellers to the United States will face tougher COVID-19 testing rules to try to slow the... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Argentina exported $2bn in farm products BUENOS AIRES: Argentine exports of grain, oilseeds and their derivatives totaled just over $2 billion in November,... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Pakistan steps up its efforts aimed at hosting OIC-CFM ISLAMABAD: Pakistan stepped up efforts for hosting the forthcoming “Extraordinary Session” of the Council of... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Federal govt wants to ‘paralyse’ ECP, says Sindh minister ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Sindh Information Minister Saeed Ghani said that the federal government ... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
SACM raps PPP, PML-N LAHORE: Terming fake accounts as real face of chairman Pakistan Peoples Party’s politics, Special Assistant to... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Next general elections to be held through EVMs: Rashid RAWALPINDI: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Wednesday said the next general elections will be held through... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
JUI vows to challenge ‘one-sided’ legislation in all forums ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Central Executive Committee (CEC), Wednesday, while rejecting the recent... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
$3bn Saudi safe deposit in SBP: Ministry says ready to brief NA body about terms but only in-camera ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry said it is ready to brief the Finance Standing Committee of National Assembly about... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Corruption case against Ishaq Dar: AC reserves judgement on co-accused’s acquittal pleas ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Wednesday, reserved its judgement on acquittal pleas filed by co-accused in... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Draft bills for legal vetting: Senate body irked by delays ISLAMABAD: The Chairman Senate Standing Committee and Law and Justice, Barrister Ali Zafar on Wednesday proposed to... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Restored Bolan Mail departs from City Station KARACHI: Pakistan Railways on Wednesday restored 3-up Bolan Mail from Karachi to Quetta. Divisional Superintendent... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Careem says its ride-hailing services hit by Covid-19, inflation ISLAMABAD: Careem – the supper app invested $100 million during last five years and created 0.8 million employment... Updated 02 Dec, 2021 09:51pm
Assets beyond known source of income case: AC stops proceedings against Qaimkhani ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Wednesday, stopped the proceedings of assets beyond known source of income... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Alvi signs Protection of Journalists, Media Professionals Act 2021 into law ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the “Protection of Journalists and Media Professionals Act, ... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
CPEC projects Chinese investors: Umar says Pakistan wants ‘win-win cooperation’ ISLAMABAD: “Pakistan wishes to have win-win cooperation with the Chinese investors under the China-Pakistan... Updated 02 Dec, 2021 11:07am
Quality of perishable items: Panel directs USC to examine provincial food authorities’ role ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday directed the Utility Stores Corporation (USC) to conduct an inspection... Updated 02 Dec, 2021 09:52pm
NA panel summons columnist for ‘criticising parliament’ ISLAMABAD: In an unusual move, the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Interior has taken ‘serious... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Dry spell likely to persist for two more weeks LAHORE: The five-week long dry spell is likely to continue for another two weeks, followed by rainy spells from... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
JI chief for adopting ‘interest-free’ Islamic banking system ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan Chief Sirajul Haq, Wednesday, while advocating for adopting interest-free... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Sacked Employees (Reinstatement) Act: SC rejects pleas seeking suspension of its judgment ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court again turned down pleas to suspend its judgment due to that over 16,000 employees of... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Local government law: JI Karachi serves legal notice to Sindh CM KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami, Karachi chapter has served a legal notice on the Chief Minister Sindh, seeking a reversal... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Anti-encroachment operation across Sindh to be ‘temporarily’ suspended: Wahab KARACHI: Administrator KMC, and Sindh Government Spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Wednesday said that the... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
SECP approves TPL REIT management co KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has accorded approval to TPL REIT Management... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
CM orders arrest of lawyer’s killer KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah taking serious notice of target killing of a lawyer in... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
SBC secretary shot dead KARACHI: Sindh Bar Council (SBC) secretary Irfan Mehar, 40, son of Khair Muhammad, was shot dead by armed... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
PSP has challenged Sindh LG Amendment Bill 2021 in SHC: Kamal KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday said that his party has challenged the... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
ABAD hands ‘charter of demand’ over to CM KARACHI: Mohsin Sheikhani, Chairman, Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) on Wednesday said that a... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Iranian CG visits PIEDMC LAHORE: Consulate General of Iran Dr Raza Nazeri visited Punjab Industrial Estate Development and Management Company... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
IHC orders minister to ensure meeting between PM, missing person’s family ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday directed the Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mizari to... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
NA body approves ‘The PCRWR Amendment Bill 2021 (Ordinance No XIX)’ ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Science and Technology on Wednesday approved “The Pakistan... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
SECP grants licence to 5th Pillar Family Takaful KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted a license to 5th Pillar Family ... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Uninterrupted gas supply to domestic consumers: CNG stations in Sindh to remain shut till mid-Feb KARACHI: The supply of gas to CNG stations throughout Sindh was switched off on Wednesday for two and a half months... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
EVMs, I-voting: Shibli-led ministerial body to ensure close liaison with ECP ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has constituted a five-member ministerial committee headed by Minister for Science ... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Speakers call for removal of hurdles to Pak-Afghan trade PESHAWAR: Panellists here at seminar on ‘Pak-Afghan Bilateral Trade’, underscored the bottlenecks which were... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
DG says KDA to launch anti-encroachment operation KARACHI: Karachi Development Authority Director General Asif Ali Memon Wednesday said that in the light of the... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
‘Hyderabad City Tour’ plan to be launched HYDERABAD: The Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Mohammed Abbas Baloch has said that in order to promote cultural... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Pakistan condemns extrajudicial killings in IIOJK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the continuing spree of extrajudicial killings of innocent Kashmiris in ... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Obituary PESHAWAR: The mother of Commissioner Income Tax, Asif Haider Orakzai and Director Customs Intelligence, Peshawar,... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Master Plan Lahore 2050: LDA hires consultants LAHORE: Lahore Development Authority (LDA) Chief Metropolitan Planner Syed Nadeem Akhtar Zaidi has said that the... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
UAE: A wonderful country with a rich history TEXT: Since the inception of the United Arab Emirates in 1971 and its establishment as one of the most important... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
PARCO – Energy Lifeline for the Nation TEXT: Joint Ventures (JVs) have historically seen both success and failures. However, it has become clear to many... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Messages from H.E. Dr. Salem Al Khaddeim Al Dhanhani Consul General of the UAE in Karachi TEXT: On December 2nd of each year, the National Day of the United Arab Emirates is celebrated, and in 2021 it marks... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Messages from H.E Afzaal Mahmood Ambassador of Pakistan to the UAE TEXT: On behalf of the government and people of Pakistan, I am happy to extend my warmest congratulations to the... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Messages from H.E. Hamad Obaid Al Zaabi Ambassador of the UAE in Islamabad TEXT: On 2 December 2021, the UAE will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the union of the seven emirates. This... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (December 1, 2021) and the forecast for Thursday (December 2, 2021).... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates Stocks climb on fresh buying KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a positive trend and closed in green zone on the back of fresh... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Every action does not necessarily attract equal reaction “Einstein’s theory of relativity is interesting — he reckoned time and space are neither flat nor fixed and... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Drop in global output of bread-making wheat sparks hunt for supplies A leading Middle Eastern flour miller paid over $23 million in October for a high-grade Australian wheat cargo and ... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Digital currency can make the financial system safer—I Traditionally, banking industry has been very slow in adopting changes and embracing technology in its routine... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Petrodollars to the rescue? You can bet that somebody in the Saudi Fund for Development (SFD) had a good laugh at the way the Pakistani stock... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Letters Rich countries’ approach to global climate crisis Only recently, climate change activists, doctors and other medical personnel lied on floor outside JP Morgan’s... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Stocks KSE-100 Index yields negative 2.5pc return in Nov KARACHI: Drawing curtains to MSCI-EM, the KSE-100 Index closed November 2021 at 45,072.4 points denoting a negative... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 183,709 tonnes of cargo comprising 100,338 tonnes of import cargo and 83,371... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Stocks Gulf markets rebound after virus-fuelled rout DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday, tracking a wider rebound in oil prices and equities... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Stocks China stocks close higher; Omicron, policy signal in focus SHANGHAI: China stocks closed up on Wednesday as real estate and energy shares gained, while analysts said the new... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Stocks Japanese shares snap 3-day losing streak TOKYO: Japanese shares closed higher amid choppy trade on Wednesday, marking a rebound from three straight sessions... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Stocks Australian shares mark 2-month closing low on Omicron fears • GDP shrinks 1.9pc q/q vs forecasts of a 2.7pc drop SYDNEY: Australian shares slipped on Wednesday to a ... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Stocks Commodity, travel stocks lift UK shares as Omicron fears ease • Oil rebounds ahead of OPEC meeting • Pendragon gains on upgraded profit outlook • Blue Prism agrees to be... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Stocks Hong Kong shares close higher on bargain hunting HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks rebounded on Wednesday after falling to their lowest level in more than a year in the... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Stocks Wall St bounces back after rout spurred by inflation, Omicron risks NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq jumped more than 1% on Wednesday following a sharp sell-off triggered by... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Wednesday (December 1, 2021). ======================================= CONES... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (December 1, 2021)... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (December 1, 2021). ======================================= ... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (December 1, 2021).... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (December 1, 2021).... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
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 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (December 1, 2021).... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (December 1, 2021). ==================================== ... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
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 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 1, 2021). ======================== Offer ... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (December 1, 2021). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (December 1, 2021). ========================== KIBOR... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (December 1, 2021).... Published 02 Dec, 2021 03:57am
Essential commodities: PM concerned at hoarding, smuggling Directs all stakeholders to undertake urgent measures and bring out-of-the-box solutions to control smuggling Updated 02 Dec, 2021 09:21am
Countrywide drive to administer booster jabs launched ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has launched countrywide drive to administer Covid-19 booster jabs and in first phase healthcare... Updated 02 Dec, 2021 09:25am
ECC grants increase in OMCs’, petrol dealers’ margin ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved enhancement of 71... Updated 02 Dec, 2021 09:27am
Tarin asks provinces to ensure availability of flour in market ISLAMABAD: The Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Shaukat Tarin, has asked the provincial... Updated 02 Dec, 2021 09:30am
Immovable properties: FBR revises values upward ISLAMABAD: To fix fair market value of immovable properties, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Wednesday, revised... Updated 02 Dec, 2021 09:33am
Imports reach $32.851bn mark: Jul-Nov trade deficit widens 68.6pc YoY ISLAMABAD: The country’s trade deficit has widened by 68.6 percent as imports reached $32.851 billion during the... Updated 02 Dec, 2021 09:35am
Capacity-based model transition to take-and-pay model: 24 conditions proposed to strike new deals between govt, IPPs
Capacity-based model transition to take-and-pay model: 24 conditions proposed to strike new deals between govt, IPPs
