The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (January 12, 2022) and the forecast for Thursday (January 13, 2022).... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
NHMP says has ‘resolved’ all complaints ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) resolved all of the 1,893 complaints, lodged by the... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
e-commerce growing at outstanding pace: speakers LAHORE: E-commerce is growing at an outstanding pace and expected to touch new peak at international level during ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Delaying tax on sugar-sweetened beverages can be a double-edged sword? KARACHI: The civil society organizations criticized ‘mini-budget’ and raised suggestions for Ministry of Finance... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
PAD to organise ‘Pakistan Horti Expo 2022’ on 29th LAHORE: Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) is going to organize a two-day “Pakistan Horti Expo 2022” on January... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Kidney Hill corruption reference: AC seeks NAB’s reply in response to acquittal plea of accused ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Wednesday, sought a reply from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) over... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
SECP issues master circular for regulation of insurance sector ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) on Wednesday, issued a master circular, for... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
IoBM organises first ‘Thesis Film Screening and Awards’ KARACHI: The Media Studies Department at IoBM recently organized its first Thesis Film Screening and Awards 2021. ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Keamari: garbage collection drive begins KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah and Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
PFA launches Star Rating Programme for hotels, restaurants LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has launched a “Star Rating Programme” in accordance with the... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Europe I’m sorry: UK PM Johnson admits attending lockdown party LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson apologised on Wednesday for attending a “bring your own booze” gathering at... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
NATO and Russia lay out stark differences on Ukraine crisis BRUSSELS: The NATO allies warned Russia on Wednesday that they would not compromise on the alliance’s right to... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Middle East Saudi Arabia to build 14,000km of railway, enact new investment law RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will build 14,000 km (8,700 miles) of railway across country and is also preparing a new... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
South Asia Two journalists detained in IIOJK, Chhattisgarh NEW DELHI: Authorities in IIOJK and the Indian state of Chhattisgarh must immediately and unconditionally release... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Biden administration: CPJ to publish report and host press briefing on press freedom NEW YORK: The Committee to Protect Journalists will release “‘Night and day’: The Biden administration and the... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Single national curriculum: Senate body chalks out a pathway to national integration, harmony ISLAMABAD: An honest account of history with respect to democratic values, struggle for democracy and supremacy of... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Auction for T-bills: Rs662bn bids accepted against Rs650bn target KARACHI: The government has accepted bids of Rs 662 billion against the target of Rs 650 billion and maturity of Rs... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Summary for new CJP appointment sent to presidency ISLAMABAD: The Law Ministry has prepared a summary for the appointment of Justice Ata Bandial as new Chief Justice ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Senate body defers Protection of Journalists Bill 2021 ISLAMABAD: A Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Wednesday deferred the Protection of... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
TIR/transit trade: TDAP, Pak trade mission in Iran organise webinar KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan and Pakistan Trade Mission in Tehran, Iran jointly organized a... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
PR launches Pakistan’s first- ever ‘Reefer Freight Train’ KARACHI: As a major breakthrough in national logistics & cargo infrastructure, Pakistan Railways successfully... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Quetta police baton-charge protesting doctors QUETTA: The Quetta police baton charged and arrested a huge number of protesting young doctors in Quetta on ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Four arrested, 4 stolen cars recovered KARACHI: Anti-Vehicle Lifting Cell (AVLC) Karachi on Wednesday arrested four accused associated with the notorious... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Cold, dry weather likely in most parts KARACHI: The country’s most parts are expected to see a cold and dry weather on Thursday, the Met Office said on... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
MQM-P too backs JI’s sit-in against Sindh LG law KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) has announced to support ongoing sit-in of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI)... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
100th anniversary of UET Lahore: SBP to issue Rs100 commemorative coin KARACHI: To mark the 100th Anniversary of establishment of University of Engineering and Technology (UET), Lahore,... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Karachi: Covid positivity ratio soars to 20pc KARACHI: The COVID positivity ratio in Karachi is on an alarming upward trend, as it crossed 20 percent mark on... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Cos having only foreigners as directors: PSW introduces new feature in subscription system ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Single Window introduced a new feature in the system to enable the subscription of companies... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Punjab CM, governor take stock of situation LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar and Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar in a meeting here on... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Woman, daughters among five dead in roof collapse PESHAWAR: Five people including a woman and her daughters died and two others injured when roof of a house collapsed... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Meat of wild animals, birds: Crackdown begins on hotels, restaurants LAHORE: Wildlife & Parks Department Punjab has launched a crackdown on hotels and restaurants offering meat of... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Air Chief calls on PM ISLAMABAD: Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar on Wednesday called on Prime Minister Imran ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Gas-related issues also on agenda: CCI likely to help resolve interprovincial water disputes ISLAMABAD: The Council of Common Interests (CCI) is all set to consider a political solution of water dispute among... Updated 13 Jan, 2022 02:36pm
President recovers ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi has fully recovered after he tested positive for the Covid-19 about six days ago. The... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Covid-19 and Ramazan: Q3 and Q4 revenue targets may be revised downward LAHORE: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may revise revenue target downward for 3rd and 4th quarters keeping in... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Nepra chairman causes considerable controversy ISLAMABAD: The Senate has expressed serious annoyance at Chairman Nepra, Tauseef H Farooqi for directly writing a... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (January 12, 2022).... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
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 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ==================================== ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Stocks Hang Seng rises most in three months on tech boost HONGKONG: Hong Kong’s main Hang Seng index logged its biggest daily percentage gain in three months on Wednesday ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Stocks European shares buoyed by commodity stocks on China stimulus hopes PARIS: European shares ended higher on Wednesday, supported by commodity-linked stocks which rose on hopes of more... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Stocks Japanese shares track Wall Street higher on Powell’s testimony TOKYO: Japanese shares rebounded on Wednesday, as investors scooped up beaten-down stocks after less-hawkish ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Stocks China shares rise as cooler inflation opens door to policy easing SHANGHAI: Chinese shares rose on Wednesday as slower-than-expected December producer inflation made room for more... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Stocks Asian FX, stocks rise after Powell’s less hawkish testimony BENGALURU: Most emerging Asian stock and currency markets rose on Wednesday after the U.S. Federal Reserve chairman... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Stocks FTSE 100 gains as miners, strong earnings support • Sainsbury’s, PageGroup raise full-year profit forecasts • Commodity-linked stocks boost FTSE 100 LONDON:... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Stocks Wall St rises as in-line inflation data calms nerves NEW YORK: U.S. stock indexes rose on Wednesday after consumer prices data that largely met expectations eased some... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Letters Pakistan and IMF According to media reports, prime minister Imran Khan has said that the country will have no choice but to go to the... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Crypto companies bet new mayor will make New York digital asset hub With US cities such as Miami and Austin trying to court digital asset companies, John Wu was unsure whether to make... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
CCP’s order in sugar industry case: a critique—II Hypothetically, information exchange between competitors can either be simply a means to monitor compliance with a... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
The shackles of our demography Five decades ago, the average Pakistani earned as much as his Sri Lankan counterpart and about 50 percent more than... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Art of the impossible There’s something in the argument, even if it’s been disproved by most analysts and thinkers, that a weak ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
5.0 magnitude quake jolt Gwadar, other areas ISLAMABAD: Earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale was felt in Gwadar and adjoining areas on Wednesday ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Brand Nawaz Sharif was destroyed in 2017? “Granted that The Khan is the exact opposite of Nawaz Sharif…” “How come? Exact opposites don’t go for ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
UAE-flagged cargo vessel: Pakistan condemns act of hijacking ISLAMABAD: Pakistan “strongly” condemned the hijacking of the UAE-flagged cargo vessel “Rawabi” by the... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Govt to consider handing hydropower projects over to provinces ISLAMABAD: The government is to consider handing over hydropower projects to respective provinces and fix their... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Ahsan urges govt allies not to support ‘mini-budget’, SBP bill ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secretary general Ahsan Iqbal on Wednesday urged government’s... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rs200m online fraud: Two accused sent to FIA custody KARACHI: A court in Karachi on Wednesday handed over two men arrested over their alleged involvement in Rs200 ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Shehbaz challenges money laundering inquiry by FIA LAHORE: The leader of opposition in National Assembly Mian Shehbaz Sharif has challenged the money laundering ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Performance of ministries to be evaluated ISLAMABAD: The meetings under the chairmanship of SAPM on Establishment, Mohammad Shehzad Arbab, in order to review... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Fertilizer shortage, Murree tragedy: Adjournment motions submitted in Punjab PA LAHORE: Parliamentary leader of Pakistan Peoples Party and Secretary General Central Punjab Syed Hassan Murtaza on... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
PDM leaders’ summit on 25th: PTI govt will be sent packing through no-trust vote: Shehbaz, Fazl ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) Chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman and Leader of the Opposition in the... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Reports on Nawaz Sharif’s condition: AGP asks Punjab govt to constitute medical board ISLAMABAD: The Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) has asked the Punjab provincial government to form a medical ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
IHC turns down plea of Rana’s family against PTI leaders ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, turned down former chief judge of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB)... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
ICT Local Government Ordinance-2021: Summary sent to MoI after amendments, NA panel informed ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed on Wednesday that the matter of promulgation of the Islamabad Capital... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (January... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (January 12, 2022).... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
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 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (January 12, 2022).... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (January 12, 2022).... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================== Open ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (January 12, 2022).... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (January 12, 2022). ======================================= ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (January 12, 2022)... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Thursday, January 13, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 SAWAL HAI PAKISTAN KA 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 SAWAL HAI... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Cotton & Textile Prices continue upward march on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Wednesday increased the spot rate by Rs 200 per... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (January 12, 2022).... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Grains Iran tenders to buy 60,000 tonnes of wheat HAMBURG: Iranian state agency the Government Trading Corporation (GTC) has issued an international tender to ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 149,321 tonnes of cargo comprising 77,573 tonnes of import cargo and 71,748... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Grains FranceAgriMer cuts wheat export outlook, raises stocks again PARIS: FranceAgriMer on Wednesday lowered its forecast of French soft wheat exports in 2021/22, partly due to ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Commodities Dalian coking coal rises BEIJING: Chinese coking coal futures on the Dalian Commodity Exchange jumped on Wednesday, boosted by restocking... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Commodities ICE canola futures dip on pressure WINNIPEG, Manitoba: ICE canola futures dipped on Tuesday for a second straight day, pressured by a stronger Canadian... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am
Energy US natgas hits five-week high on cold Northeast, global prices NEW YORK: US natural gas futures gained more than 4% to a five-week high on Monday on expectations that the ... Published 13 Jan, 2022 07:17am