Iran, Russia, China start war games to counter ‘maritime piracy’ TEHRAN: Iran, Russia and China began on Friday naval and air drills in the Indian Ocean, seeking to counter... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
China, Russia block US push for UN sanctions on North Koreans: diplomats UNITED NATIONS: China and Russia on Thursday blocked a US push to impose United Nations sanctions on five North... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Taliban to meet Western officials in Norway for aid talks OSLO: The Taliban will hold talks with Western officials in Oslo next week on human rights and humanitarian aid in... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
UN General Assembly president to join China’s Winter Olympic torch relay BEIJING: China on Friday said the president of the UN’s General Assembly will take part in the Winter Olympics... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
South Asia Taliban kill eight Afghan ‘resistance’ fighters MAZAR-I-SHARIF, (Afghanistan): The Taliban killed eight resistance fighters from a national opposition group in a... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Senate to initiate debate on resurgence of terrorism on Monday ISLAMABAD: The upper house of the Parliament is scheduled to hold a debate, on the coming Monday, on the resurgence... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Meaningful dialogue: New Delhi not willing to create conducive environment: FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office said Friday that Pakistan wants to establish peaceful and friendly relations with all its... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Army committed to eradicating terrorism from country: COAS RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Friday that Pakistan Army is committed to... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
HCBF, Meezan Bank sign MoU LAHORE: Punjab University Hailey College of Banking & Finance (HCBF) and Meezan Bank have signed a Memorandum of... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
WWF Fund case: AC could not hear acquittal pleas filed by accused ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Friday, could not hear the acquittal applications filed by the accused of... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Detection of Covid-19 cases: Action taken against a dozen educational institutes in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration has closed a dozen educational institutes following... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Companies BAT named ‘Global Top Employer’ for 5th year in a row ISLAMABAD: The parent company of Pakistan Tobacco Company, British American Tobacco Friday announced that it has ... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Rana Shamim’s Affidavit case: Nawaz may be made party to contempt proceedings: Akbar LAHORE: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior Mirza Shahzad Akbar has said it is most likely... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
PML-N disputes PM’s GDP growth claim ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) secretary-information Marriyum Aurangzeb, Friday, hit back at Prime... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Covid-19 positivity ratio reaches 9.11pc in Punjab LAHORE: With overall Corona positivity rate of 9.11% in the province, as many as 1886 fresh infections and three... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Murree incident: Hamza demands govt constitute commission LAHORE: Leader of the opposition in Punjab Assembly Hamza Shehbaz on Friday demanded that government should... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
PPP Punjab takes out ‘tractor-trolley’ march in Okara LAHORE: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) took out a peaceful tractor-trolley march in Okara and Larkana on Friday.... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Japan honours Sohail P Ahmed for his services KARACHI: The Government of Japan has conferred the prestigious decoration, The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Sheikh Rashid deserves praise? “So what’s the difference between the new and old Pakistan?” “There was Sheikh Rashid in the old Pakistan... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Beaconhouse hosts 3rd LAPC in Karachi KARACHI: Beaconhouse held its third Learner Agency Paradigm (LAP) Conference on its Defence Campus in Karachi’s... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Homage paid to fire-fighters of KMC KARACHI: Administrator Karachi and Sindh governments Spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Friday said that the fire... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
KCA concerned over low gas pressure, suspension of supply to EOS KARACHI: Khawaja M Zubair, Chairman, the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA), has expressed his extreme concern over ... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
It’s about time govt enforced IPR Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) is one subject that is consistently under the focus of Overseas Investors Chamber... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Pakistan’s navy stronger than ever before The journey of development and achievements of the Pakistan Navy has been quiet but continuous. With the... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
In Texas, driverless trucks are set to take over roads A giant 18-wheel transport truck is barreling down a multi-lane Texas highway, and there is no one behind the ... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Netflix’s modest growth forecast casts pall over streaming Even as Netflix Inc executives sought to reassure investors in a Thursday video interview that its long-term... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Letters Coronary heart attack deaths The article Heart disease in Pakistan published on 02 January 2022 stated that Pakistan ranks 18 out of 183 ... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Forensic audit of yarn shortage will be conducted: Umar FAISALABAD: Forensic audit of yarn shortage would be conducted on the complaint of Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
MENA 2022: Dubai tops Tripadvisor’s best destination ranking; London in 2nd place KARACHI: Dubai is in number one place on Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards for 2022: the Best of the Best... Updated 22 Jan, 2022 11:47am
SPI records 0.06pc decrease WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended January 20, 2022 recorded a decrease of 0.06... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Franco-German Friendship Day marked in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: On 22 January 2022 marks the second anniversary of the Treaty of Aachen which raises Franco-German... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Mild cold waves likely across Sindh KARACHI: Mild cold waves are likely to blow across Sindh from Saturday through Jan 27 that may pull down night time... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Taxes Federal and provincial taxpayers : FBR body to resolve issues of ST returns ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has constituted a committee comprising provincial revenue... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Anarkali blast probe: LEAs arrest two suspects LAHORE: In a major breakthrough in the Anarkali blast probe, the Law Enforcement Agencies (LEAs) on Friday arrested... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Middle East Air strike on Yemen prison leaves at least 70 dead SAADA, (Yemen): At least 70 people were killed in an air strike on a prison and at least three children died in a... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (January 21, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (January 22, 2022).... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:47am
Rates PSX snaps losing streak KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday turned bullish and closed on strong positive note as investors took fresh... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Energy Oil prices fall despite lingering supply concerns LONDON: Oil prices fell on Friday, pressured by an unexpected rise in U.S. crude and fuel inventories while ... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Energy Asia’s naphtha crack gains NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha crack rose on Friday as European inventories declined for a second straight week, and... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Energy US natgas drop NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell almost 3% to a near two-week low on Thursday on forecasts for less cold and... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 175,721 tonnes of cargo comprising 152,871 tonnes of import cargo and 22,850... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Energy Asia Distillates: Gasoil cash premiums rise as ARA stocks shrink NEW DELHI: Asia’s cash premiums for 10 ppm gasoil rose for a second straight day on Friday on hopes of robust... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (January 21, 2022).... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Cotton & Textile Firm trend amid subdued business on cotton market LAHORE: Spot Rate was unchanged amid low trading activity on the cotton market on Friday. Cotton Analyst Naseem... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (January 21, 2022)... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (January 21, 2022). ======================================= Offset... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (January 21, 2022).... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (January 21, 2022). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (January 21, 2022).... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (January 21, 2022).... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
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 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (January 21, 2022).... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (January 21, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
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 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (January 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (January 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (January 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,458.4447... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (January 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (January 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (January 21, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (January 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (January 21, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,206.6586 Bid... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 21, 2022). ========================... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (January 21, 2022). ========================... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (January 21, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (January 21, 2022).... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
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 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (January ... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Govt insists but opposition rejects growth estimate FM Qureshi says the government managed to revive the economy with a growth rate expected to touch 5.37 percent Updated 22 Jan, 2022 09:39am
Covid-19 affected income of 80pc of households in Pakistan: ADB ISLAMABAD: The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the income of around 80 percent of households in Pakistan, says the... Updated 22 Jan, 2022 01:01pm
$11.6m compensation for Dasu project victims approved: ECC allows export of 14 items to Afghanistan against PKR ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved payment of $11.6 million... Updated 22 Jan, 2022 09:51am
Jul-Nov LSMI moderates to 3.26pc ISLAMABAD: The growth in Large Scale Manufacturing Industries moderated to 3.26 percent in the first five months... Updated 22 Jan, 2022 09:52am
21 judges contract Covid-19 ISLAMABAD/LAHORE: The new wave of coronavirus has not spared even the members of the country’s judiciary as over ... Updated 22 Jan, 2022 12:03pm
Security beefed up in Islamabad after Lahore blast ISLAMABAD: Security was beefed up across capital Friday, police said, a day after three people were killed and 22... Updated 22 Jan, 2022 09:38am
Housing finance: SBP ups banks’ mandatory target KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Friday announced increase in the mandatory target for financing of housing... Updated 22 Jan, 2022 09:43am
CPPA-G seeks Rs3.12 raise in Discos’ tariffs for Dec 2021 ISLAMABAD: The Central Power Purchasing Agency- Guaranteed (CPPA-G) has sought an increase of Rs 3.12 per unit in... Updated 22 Jan, 2022 09:43am
Five killed, several injured as Karachi battered by gusty winds KARACHI: At least five people including two children lost their lives and many were injured due to roof and wall... Updated 22 Jan, 2022 11:27am
Justice Ayesha becomes first woman SC judge ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Friday appointed Justice Ayesha A Malik as the judge of the Supreme Court of... Updated 22 Jan, 2022 07:27pm
Power supply remains stable: KE KARACHI: As the gushing winds started blowing in the port city from Friday morning, K-Electric ensured that the ... Updated 22 Jan, 2022 09:42am
5.37pc GDP growth leads to jobs creation, rise in per capita income: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said that 5.37 percent Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has led to... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Fed says central bank digital dollar could offer benefits WASHINGTON: An official US digital currency could offer potential benefits to American consumers and businesses, but... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Country records highest single-day spike ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported 7,678 new Covid-19 infections during the last 24 hours, which is the highest daily... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
MPS on Monday: Policy rate may be kept unchanged KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) will meet on Monday (Jan 24) to... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Deadline extended ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the date of payment and filing of sales tax and federal... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
Davos forum to be held in person May 22-26 GENEVA: The Davos summit will be held in person for the first time during the Covid-19 pandemic, from May 22-26, the... Published 22 Jan, 2022 05:46am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer