Violation of airspace by India: Qureshi urges world to take notice ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday urged the international community to take notice of the... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
ECP, govt get entangled in fresh tiff ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and federal government are entangled in a fresh tiff after ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Indian explanation termed dubious ISLAMABAD: The National Security Adviser, Dr Moeed Yusuf, on Friday, said India has become a threat to the region ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
‘Get the hell out’: Wave of anti-Russian sentiment in Europe WARSAW: Since Russian tanks rolled into Ukraine last month, “Skamiejka”, a popular Russian restaurant in the... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Europe France to cull ‘millions’ more poultry as bird flu flares PARIS: France will drastically step up the culling of chickens, ducks and other poultry to contain a bird flu... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
North Korea accused of testing ICBM system and restoring nuclear test site SEOUL/WASHINGTON: North Korea used what would be its largest ever intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Egypt executes seven over Islamist attacks CAIRO: Egypt has executed seven people convicted of Islamist attacks in the past week, human rights activists said ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Russian demands leave Iran talks on brink as negotiations pause VIENNA: Talks to revive the 2015 Iran nuclear deal on Friday faced the threat of collapse after a last-minute ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (March 11, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (March 12, 2022).... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Pakistan warns India over mystery flying object ISLAMABAD: Pakistan summoned top Indian diplomat and lodged with him a strong protest over unprovoked violation of... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Parliament Lodges: PML-N leader criticises NA Speaker’s role ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
PTI organising overseas Pakistanis’ convention ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Farrukh Habib on Friday announced that the Pakistan... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Police operation in Parliament Lodges: JUI-F seeks registration of case against Rashid, others ISLAMABAD: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) Senator Kamran Murtaza on Friday submitted an application before the police... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
PML-N to approach ECP against PM’s Lower Dir speech ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has decided to approach the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP)... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Interior minister issues stern warning to opposition parties ‘Think twice before you take the law into your own hands’ ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid on Friday warned the opposition that all those who take the law into ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Over 35 MPs meet Punjab CM LAHORE: More than 35 MNAs and MPAs including provincial ministers and advisors called on Punjab Chief Minister ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
PTI govt unfazed by no-trust motion: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Friday the incumbent government is unfazed by the... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Regular licence: CEO says SHCC carrying out inspections of hospitals KARACHI: Sindh Healthcare Commission (SHCC), in its process for registration and licencing of healthcare facilities,... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
SSWMB MD accuses private contractors of creating huge garbage dump sites KARACHI: Sindh Solid Waste Management Board (SSWMB) Managing Director Zubair Channa Friday said the industrialists... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Maryam good at public speeches “Look at the glass as half full…I mean you Nawalas and Zardis simply don’t understand the value of being... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
LG law: PPP agrees to accept MQM-P’s demands? KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has reportedly agreed over accepting all Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Euro’s pain is dollar’s gain as Ukraine war roils markets Fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine may be setting the stage for more gains in the dollar, upending investor... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Hindu nationalist BJP leads in disinformation race Top officials of India’s ruling Hindu nationalist party and an army of its supporters bombarded voters with... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Minimum wage: Can it even fulfil nutritional requirements of a family? There’s a debate going on at the national level on minimum wage. Prime Minister Imran Khan has been seen ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Auto industry: the deletion programme The automotive industry in Pakistan is one of the fastest-growing industries in the country. It provides job... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Letters Pakistan’s education system The chairman of Higher Education Commission (HEC) has been quoted as saying that “Pakistan’s education system ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Inclusive approach needed for development of Sindh: PEC Chairman KARACHI: For ensuring better civic amenities and fast face development in Sindh especially Karachi, the mega city ... Updated 12 Mar, 2022 10:44am
Every member of NA has right to vote: PPP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) said that every member of the National Assembly has a right of vote and ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
PMIC celebrates International Women’s Day ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Microfinance Investment Company Limited (PMIC), the leading institution serving microfinance... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Sindh HEC chairman: Dr Asim declines extension for third term KARACHI: Chairman Sindh Higher Education Commission Dr. Asim Hussain has expressed his inability to seek extension ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
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 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,000.0000 ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,440.4797 ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,551.2815... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,193.6746 Bid... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (March 11, 2022).... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
WB board approves $435m in financing for 3 projects ISLAMABAD: The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $435 million in financing for three ... Updated 12 Mar, 2022 10:03am
PM says govt has mopped up taxes as best as it could There is record tax collection, increase in exports and remittance, adds PM Updated 12 Mar, 2022 09:59am
Rates Stock market rangebound KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a rangebound session due to political unrest and overheated... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Supply of gas to 85 villages: ECC approves Rs747.539m TSG ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved Rs747.539 million... Updated 12 Mar, 2022 10:02am
IMF says war to lower global growth forecast WASHINGTON: The war in Ukraine and massive sanctions against Russia have triggered a contraction in global trade,... Updated 12 Mar, 2022 09:47am
PM sharpens criticism of opposition leaders TIMERGARA: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday vowed to defeat the opposition’s no-trust motion, saying he would... Updated 12 Mar, 2022 10:01am
At current international rate, petrol price is Rs240 per litre, says Tarin Finance Minister Shaukat Tarin says government is providing subsidy of Rs 104 billion per month to keep petrol prices at Rs 150 per litre Updated 12 Mar, 2022 07:20pm
No-trust move: Fazl says optimistic about prospects ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Friday, said that the no-confidence ... Updated 12 Mar, 2022 09:51am
NASA opens sample taken from the Moon 50 years on WASHINGTON: The Apollo missions to the Moon brought a total of 2,196 rock samples to Earth. But NASA has only just... Updated 12 Mar, 2022 09:47am
Aleem meets Nawaz in London ISLAMABAD: The estranged Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Aleem Khan has reportedly held a meeting with ... Updated 12 Mar, 2022 10:00am
Japanese Food Festival held in honour of CG Isomura KARACHI: Consulate General of Japan in Karachi hosted a Japanese Food Festival to bid farewell to the Consul-General... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday saw a little fall on the local market, traders said. Down by Rs450 and Rs386, gold... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Commodities Aluminium set for big weekly fall in volatile market LONDON: Aluminium rose on Friday but was down nearly 10% this week amid heightened market volatility after... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Energy Oil rises but set for weekly loss as traders assess supply disruptions BENGALURU: Oil prices rose Friday but were still headed for a weekly decline as traders weighed headlines around... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Commodities ICE canola futures rise WINNIPEG, (Manitoba): ICE canola futures rose on Thursday for the fourth straight day, lifted by strength in... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Energy US natgas futures up on big storage draw NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up on Thursday as near-record liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports caused... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Energy VLSFO cash premiums drop SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) slipped on Friday, but stayed within... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 14.226... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Energy Asia’s naphtha crack posts weekly loss NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha crack slimmed on Friday and posted a weekly loss of over 6% amid turbulence in crude oil... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Commodities China copper output rises BEIJING: China’s copper cathode output jumped 5.8% in February from a month earlier, as major smelters ramped up... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Commodities Africa could be hit hard by loss of Ukrainian grain exports HAMBURG: African countries may be hit hard by any continuing halt to Ukraine’s grain exports caused by the war, a... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 43,422 tonnes of cargo comprising 8,189 tonnes of import cargo and 35,233... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Energy Asia Distillates: Jet fuel cash premiums rise SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for jet fuel slipped on Friday, but posted a second consecutive weekly gain, while... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (March 11, 2022).... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Cotton & Textile Modest trading activity on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Friday remained steady while the trading volume low. The Spot Rate remained... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Saturday, March 12, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (March 11, 2022).... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (March 11, 2022).... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (March 11, 2022).... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
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 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (March 11, 2022).... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (March 11, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (March 11, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
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 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (March 11,... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
7th review of EFF: Policy-level talks with IMF likely on Monday Prime Minister’s relief package on petrol and diesel as well as tax amnesty scheme for the industrial sector remain focus of discussion Updated 12 Mar, 2022 12:58pm
Agriculture finance: SBP announces formation of task force KARACHI: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Dr Reza Baqir has announced a task force to boost agriculture finance... Updated 12 Mar, 2022 09:50am
SPI up 0.52pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended March 10, 2022 recorded an increase of 0.52 ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Money & Banking Low-cost housing scheme loans: Baqir urges employers to cash in on opportunity to benefit their employees LAHORE: State Bank of Pakistan Governor Dr Reza Baqir said on Friday that the employers should avail low cost ... Updated 12 Mar, 2022 11:34am
Companies Gabitt, United Motors sign MoU LAHORE: Gabitt, United Motors on Friday inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide cars on easy terms and ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am
Taxes RTO Lahore recovered Rs25m from T-1Rs in Feb: chief commissioner LAHORE: Regional Tax Office (RTO) Lahore has made a recovery of Rs 25 million against the penalties imposed on ... Published 12 Mar, 2022 04:08am