Elon Musk, Tesla attack SEC for ‘unrelenting’ harassment NEW YORK: Tesla Inc and its Chief Executive Elon Musk on Thursday accused the US Securities and Exchange Commission... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
USA Biden to seek more than $770bn in 2023 defence budget WASHINGTON: President Joe Biden is expected to ask Congress for a U.S. defense budget exceeding $770 billion for the... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
China needs to be ‘more active’ in G20 debt relief effort: Yellen WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said China needs to do more to accelerate global efforts to provide... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
World funds own destruction with $1.8trn subsidies: study LONDON: The world must slash $1.8 trillion in annual subsidies that destroy the environment, according to a study... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
President confers ‘Hilal-e-Pakistan’ on Gates ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi conferred the Award of “Hilal-e-Pakistan” to Co-chair of the Bill and Melinda... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
2 Indians among 8 held in Nepal for possessing Uranium-like substances ISLAMABAD: Two Indians were among eight people arrested in Kathmandu for possessing uranium-like substances, which... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Peshawar Zalmi beat Islamabad United LAHORE: Islamabad United’s Azam Khan 85-run knock went in vain, as Peshawar Zalmi triumphed over Islamabad United... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
‘Unregistered private schools to be sealed in Karachi’ KARACHI: Director General (DG) Private Schools Sindh, Mansoob Hussain Siddiqui on Thursday has announced action... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Horse & Cattle show to be held in March LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has accorded approval to hold the traditional Horse and Cattle ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
PM establishes ‘scholarship complaint portal’ in PM’s office ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced to set up a scholarship complaint portal in the Prime ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
A forward bloc has ‘almost’ emerged in PTI, claims Maryam ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) vice president Maryam Nawaz on Thursday claimed that a “forward... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Four MPAs may be inducted into Punjab cabinet LAHORE: Four members of the provincial assembly are likely to be inducted in the Punjab Cabinet soon, it has been... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
ATC reserves verdict in parliament house, PTV attack case ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Thursday, reserved its verdict on petitions of federal ministers, Asad... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Bilawal speaks to lawyers, says country regressing to dictatorship LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said that during the government of Imran Khan... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Toshakhana case: Witness tells AC he produced transcript of Gilani’s speeches before NAB ISLAMABAD: A prosecution witness on Thursday told the Accountability Court hearing Toshakhana case against former... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
NA panel approves Rs 172.17bn budgetary proposals of PD ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Power Thursday unanimously recommended budgetary proposals of... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Bill Gates hails success against Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: Bill Gates on Thursday appreciated Pakistan’s success against Covid-19 despite resources constraints ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Awan distributes ‘Sehat Cards’ among lawyers ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister and Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr Babar Awan, on Thursday,... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
‘Naya Pakistan Qaumi Sehat Card’ Minister reviews complaint response system LAHORE: Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid reviewed arrangements for development and strengthening of a robust... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
ACE Punjab recovers Rs1.3m from police personnel LAHORE: The Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Punjab on Thursday made a direct recovery of Rs 1.33 million from... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
PU CoPs & TF wins PUASA elections LAHORE: PU CoPs & TF (an alliance of Council of Professionals and Teachers Front has won Punjab University... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
PAAPAM, IST to enter into collaboration to bridge academia-industry gap LAHORE: The Pakistan Association of Automotive Parts and Accessories Manufacturers (PAAPAM) and Institute of Space... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
PDWP approves 37 uplift schemes for various sectors PESHAWAR: The Provincial Development Working Party (PDWP) during its 15th meeting approved 37 developmental schemes... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Lawyers call off strike LAHORE: The legal fraternity on Thursday called off its strike against the decision of transferring the cases to... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rs129.7bn allocated for merged districts of FATA ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Frontier Regions was informed that a total of Rs129.7 billion has been... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Journalists act as bridge between people and govt: Wahab KARACHI: Administrator Karachi and Sindh Government Spokesman Barrister Murtaza Wahab on has said that journalist... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
80pc of population suffering from helicobacter pylori infection: PMA KARACHI: Some 80 percent of the population is suffering from helicobacter pylorus which is the main reason for... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Pakistan’s long FATF ordeal The world has evolved into a global village due to technological advancements, connectivity and integration with ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Crisis of inflation, debt, and weak SDR allocation response ‘We’ve entered an era where supply constraints are the driving force of inflation rather than excess demand. ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Putin makes inroads in pressure campaign against West, Ukraine Russian leader Vladimir Putin has secured some wins in his confrontation with the West over Ukraine, but it’s too... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Commendation of Japan CG conferred upon PJIF KARACHI: Consul-General of Japan in Karachi, Isomura Toshikazu on Thursday conferred the Commendation of the Consul... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Teachers’ protest: Senate body lauds HEC’s efforts towards resolving issue ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training on Thursday lauded the efforts ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
‘Corrupt’ politicians behind ‘smear campaign’: Murad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Murad Saeed has said that he was being targeted through a smear... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Baig’s two employees remanded into police custody ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Thursday, granted police one-day physical remand of two household... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Punjab home department’s plea to interior ministry: CTD must be empowered to curb hate speeches on social media ISLAMABAD: The Punjab Home Department has requested the Ministry of Interior to delegate powers under the Pakistan... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
USA Trump app opens to hundreds of testers ahead of expected launch NEW YORK: Details about former US President Donald Trump’s new social media app are trickling out as about 500 ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Asia Myanmar junta, ousted govt fight for recognition at top UN court AMSTERDAM/BANGKOK: Myanmar’s military junta is to take part in hearings at the top United Nations court in The... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Seeking quashment of case, Mohsin’s wife moves IHC ISLAMABAD: Wife of media owner and analyst Mohsin Jamil Baig, Thursday, approached the Islamabad High Court (IHC)... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Mega money laundering, Park Lane cases: AC allows prosecution to start producing evidence ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court, on Thursday, allowed prosecution to start producing evidence before it in mega... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
NA panel passes two accountability bills ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Law and Justice, amid strong protest of the opposition... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Sugary drinks major cause of heart disease: PANAH ISLAMABAD: An important meeting of the Civil Society Alliance, organized by the Pakistan National Heart Association... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
CNG stations in Karachi shut down again KARACHI: The authorities have once again shut down the CNG stations in Karachi for three days. According to the Sui... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Development projects: P3A board approves proposals ISLAMABAD: The Public-Private Partnership Authority (P3A) board has approved the development project proposals for... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Navy’s major exercise SEASPARK-22 held KARACHI: The Opening Ceremony of Pakistan Navy’s major maritime exercise SEASPARK-22 was held at Karachi. The... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
IMF programme aims to promote macroeconomic stability: official KARACHI: Resident Representative of International Monetary Fund (IMF) to Pakistan Esther Perez Ruiz on Thursday said... Updated 18 Feb, 2022 09:30am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (February 17, 2022) and the forecast for Friday (February 18, 2022).... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Word ‘influential’ limited to those in power “Well, I don’t see what the hullabaloo is all about – I mean if you are in power and declared the Top Player ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Letters Dividends to shareholders Until recently, companies forwarded copies of their instructions to the concerned bank in relation to credit of... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Ukraine tensions drive Indian shares lower BENGALURU: Indian shares closed lower in volatile trading on Thursday as tensions over Ukraine outweighed the impact... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks TSX flat TORONTO: Canada’s main stock index was little changed on Thursday as gains in commodity-linked stocks were offset... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks China shares end higher SHANGHAI: China stocks closed higher on Thursday, led by non-ferrous metal and new energy stocks, helped by bets for... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks European stocks drop PARIS: European shares fell on Thursday as heightened Russia-Ukraine tensions eclipsed a slew of encouraging ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Gulf markets pressured by lower oil prices; Abu Dhabi hits record high DUBAI: Major Gulf bourses were weighed down by falling oil prices on Thursday, although Abu Dhabi’s main index... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Wall Street slides over 1pc as Ukraine tensions mount NEW YORK: US stocks slumped over 1% on Thursday as escalating tensions between the West and Russia surrounding... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Banking, oil stocks drag FTSE 100 lower LONDON: UK shares fell on Thursday following reports of Ukrainian forces and pro-Moscow rebels trading fire, while... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (February 17, 2022).... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
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 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (February 17, 2022).... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ==================================== ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
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 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ======================== OFFER ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ======================== Offer ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,212.3487... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ========================... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ========================... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (February 17, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (February 17, 2022).... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Rates PSX closes in deep red KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday closed in deep red with heavy losses as the investors opted to offload... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Health council, 2 Ogra bills sail thru Senate ISLAMABAD: In a dramatic turn of events, the opposition, Thursday, allowed the treasury benches to get three... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Energy FCA for Dec 21: KE to refund Rs3.03bn to consumers ISLAMABAD: Karachi Electric (KE) is to refund Rs. 3.038 billion (Rs.2.5953/kWh) to its consumers under Fuel Charge... Updated 18 Feb, 2022 01:13pm
Energy ‘Import of LNG under G-to-G from Qatar’ PSO underscores need for agreement ramp-up ISLAMABAD: Pakistan State Oil (PSO) has proposed to the government to request Qatar Gas for early ramp-up of second... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Commodities Gold prices up KARACHI: Gold prices on Thursday gained some value on the local market, traders said. Gold grew by Rs600 to... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Commodities Asia coffee: Vietnam prices rise HANOI: Prices of Vietnamese coffee rose this week tracking cues from London while Indonesia was quiet with few deals... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Commodities EU wheat firm PARIS: Heightened geopolitical tensions over Ukraine pushed Euronext wheat higher on Thursday but gains were capped... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Commodities Copper falls as Russia-Ukraine tensions rise LONDON: Copper prices fell on Thursday, with wider markets in a cautious mood as reports of artillery fire in east... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Energy Oil slides 2pc as Iran talks overshadow Ukraine crisis NEW YORK: Oil prices fell about 2% on Thursday as talks to resurrect a nuclear deal with Iran entered their final... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Commodities Asia rice: Vietnam rates rise as activity picks up, India market subdued SINGAPORE: Prices of rice exported from Vietnam rose to a two-month high this week as market activity picked up ... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Commodities Palm ends higher KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Thursday, driven by bargain buying after falling for two... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Commodities Japan futures slide SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures fell on Thursday as disappointing export data dented risk sentiment, while a... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Commodities Arabica coffee prices ease, focus on exchange stocks LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE were lower on Thursday, with the market slipping further from last week’s... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
Energy Russian gas pipeline exports to Europe MOSCOW: Europe’s gas market remains volatile amid tensions between Moscow and the West over Ukraine, a key route... Published 18 Feb, 2022 04:31am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion