Son of late Philippine dictator wins presidency in landslide MANILA: The son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos cemented a landslide presidential election victory... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
WHO chief says China’s zero-Covid policy not ‘sustainable’ LONDON: The head of the World Health Organization said on Tuesday China’s zero-tolerance COVID-19 policy is not... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
UN condemns escalating violence in Sri Lanka GENEVA: UN human rights chief Michelle Bachelet on Tuesday condemned the escalating violence in Sri Lanka amid the... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
South Asia Shoot-on-sight orders in Sri Lanka after deadly violence COLOMBO: Sri Lankan authorities issued shoot-on-sight orders on Tuesday to quell further unrest a day after the... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Xi warns of confrontations arising from Ukraine crisis BEJING: Confrontation between blocs resulting from the Ukraine crisis could become a bigger and more lasting threat... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
South Asia India among potential partners for Embraer turboprop DUBLIN: Brazil’s Embraer is in talks with potential partners in India and elsewhere over proposals for a new... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Iran rules out prisoner exchange with Sweden TEHRAN: Iran’s judiciary dismissed Tuesday the possibility of a prisoner swap that would see a former Iranian... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
USA Biden to blast Republicans as having no plan on inflation WASHINGTON: US President Joe Biden will use a speech on inflation on Tuesday as an attempt to turn his Democratic... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Europe Putin ‘likely’ to impose martial law in Russia to support war effort: US intelligence chief WASHINGTON: President Vladimir Putin is expected to become more unpredictable and could order martial law in Russia... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
US set to approve $40bn for Ukraine, warning of long war ahead WASHINGTON: US lawmakers were set to begin debate Tuesday on a nearly $40 billion aid package for Ukraine as... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Summary seeking removal of Advocate General Punjab sent to CM LAHORE: The provincial law and parliamentary affairs department on Tuesday sent a summary to the Chief Minister... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
25 dissident Punjab MPAs: PTI’s plea seeking suspension of membership rejected by ECP ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Tuesday rejected the request of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Violation of Article 63(g) more serious crime than defection: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan Tuesday noted that violation of Article 63(g) of the Constitution is more... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Sitara-i-Pakistan conferred on Prof Matsumura ISLAMABAD: Pakis-tan Charge d’ Affaires Ismat Hassan Sial, on behalf of the President of the Islamic Republic of... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Cheema rejects de-notification notice LAHORE: Rejecting the Cabinet Division notification regarding his de-notification as Punjab Governor Omar Sarfraz... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Imran urges SC to take notice of Punjab Governor’s removal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman and former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday urged the Supreme... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Commission to investigate ‘regime change conspiracy’: Alvi says will forward former PM’s letter to PM and CJP ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Tuesday said he would forward the letter of former prime minister Imran Khan to... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
PIDE, IRS sign MoU ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Institute of Development Economics (PIDE) and the Institute of Regional Studies (IRS), Tuesday,... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
AC records statement of prosecution witness in LNG case ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Tuesday recorded the statement of a prosecution witness in the Liquefied... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Dual nationals: Dissident PTI MNA causes considerable controversy ISLAMABAD: In a highly controversial move which has raised many eyebrows, a dissident PTI MNA Noor Alam Khan –... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Ex-Sindh governor Ebad speaks to President KARACHI: Former Sindh Governor Dr Ishratul Ebad Khan on Tuesday held a telephonic conversation with President Dr ... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Resignations of PTI MPs: Verification process gets under way, says NA Speaker ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf Tuesday said that the verification process of resignations... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Pakistan condemns fanatic groups’ anti-Aazan move in Karnataka ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday condemned in the strongest possible terms the highly deplorable incidents involving... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
ECC raises question why Sindh allowed to buy additional wheat ISLAMABAD: Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has directed Ministry of National Food Security ... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
NIL programme: SMEDA seeks HEC’s project implementation support LAHORE: The Small and Medium Enterprises Development Authority (SMEDA) has sought support of the Higher Education... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Temperature will soar to 45C plus by 15th: PMD LAHORE: Maximum temperature is set to witness 45 degree Celsius plus by 15th of May, said Pakistan Meteorological... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Hamza for finalising comprehensive price control policy LAHORE: With focus on extending relief to the masses, Chief Minister Punjab Hamza Shehbaz on Tuesday asked the... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Minister spells out govt’s approach to Afghans entering Pakistan illegally ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for States and Frontier Regions (SAFRON) Senator Talha Mahmood on Tuesday said that... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
‘Judiciary-like powers’ IHC issues notice to ECP ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) issued notices to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) in a petition... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Chinese envoy, UK HC meet Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Tuesday received Chinese charge d’ affaires Pang Chunxue and... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Electronic monitoring of habitual criminals approved by Sindh cabinet KARACHI: The provincial cabinet has decided to affix electronic devices in the body of habitual offenders,... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
NITL launches country’s first ‘social impact fund’ KARACHI: National Investment Trust Limited (NITL) has introduced Pakistan’s first Social Impact Fund (NIT-SIF) to... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
CPJ asks govt to drop inquiry against journalist KARACHI: Pakistani authorities must immediately drop their inquiry into journalist Sami Abrahim and cease subjecting... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Overseas Pakistanis are biggest asset of country: FPCCI KARACHI: Irfan Iqbal Sheikh, President FPCCI, has emphasized that overseas Pakistanis are the biggest asset of the... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Drive to check vehicle tax evaders to begin on 16th KARACHI: The Excise and Taxation (E&T) has finalized all arrangements to nab vehicle tax defaulters from May 16,... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
CM sets deadline for completion of Orange Line BRTS project KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed Karachi Mass Transit Authority to complete remaining... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Living beyond means Pakistan’s external debt averaged USD 65.223 billion from 2002 until 2021, reaching an all-time high of USD ... Updated 11 May, 2022 10:26pm
The exchange rate challenge It is interesting to see that as far as the economic priorities are concerned, there seems to be an unannounced... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
KP govt announces schedule for matric, intermediate exams PESHAWAR: After a hiatus of two years, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has announced a schedule for examinations ... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Articleship training to CA students: NBP joins hands with ICAP KARACHI: The National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) has joined hands with the Institute of Chartered Accountants of ... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Police attack case: Final arguments against Uzair Baloch on 14th KARACHI: Lyari gang war kingpin Uzair Baloch on Tuesday produced in an anti-terrorism court (ATC) in attack on a... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Asaan Mobile Account: SBP announces temporary waiver of OTP/CBC KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has announced a temporary waiver of One Time Password (OTP)/ Call Back... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
L&DDD proposes Rs5.5bn ADP LAHORE: The Livestock and Dairy Development Department (L&DDD) has proposed Rs5.5 billion Annual Development... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
PTA begins accepting applications for LPWAN licence to proliferate usage of IoTs ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has started accepting applications for Low Power Wide Area... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Mega corruption cases: NAB chairman reviews emerging updates LAHORE: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Chairman Javed Iqbal on Tuesday visited the bureau’s Lahore... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Wahab calls for using Norwegian experience, expertise in urban development KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab on Tuesday said that much work could be done, especially in... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
First-ever digital census: PBS working extensively to meet challenging timelines ISLAMABAD: First meeting of the Census Monitoring Committee constituted in pursuance of decision taken in 49th... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
USC clarifies ISLAMABAD: Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan has issued clarification regarding the increase in prices. The... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
UHS to open Telemedicine dept at SIMS LAHORE: The University of Health Sciences (UHS) will open its Telemedicine department at the Services Institute of... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Murad opens e-stamping system KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the establishment of an e-stamping system would plug... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Fesco installs 106,000 new meters in 4 months FAISALABAD: The installation of more than 106,000 new domestic, commercial and industrial meters has been completed... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (May 10, 2022) and the forecast for Wednesday (May 11, 2022).... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
A fiscal quagmire? A few days ago, Ministry of Finance released the details of fiscal operations covering three quarters Jul-Mar... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The Khan is a ‘drone’ “So who is in the wrong?” “Depends on which side of the fence you are sitting.” “Viola! There you have... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Stocks Members of listed companies: SECP allows use of e-voting facility ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has decided to give the right to vote through... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
For some European states, rising debt costs rekindle 2011 crisis memories The rise in European bond yields is alarming some economists, who warn that Italy and Greece in particular do not... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Letters China can help Pakistan come out of the woods Consul General of the People’s Republic of China in Karachi Li Bijian has often informed the newspaper’s readers... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Stocks Swedish Match strikes record high on Philip Morris takeover move STOCKHOLM: Swedish Match shares leapt to a record high on Tuesday after Marlboro-maker Philip Morris International... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Stocks Financials and healthcare shares lift FTSE 100 LONDON: Britain’s FTSE 100 rose on Tuesday, boosted by financials and healthcare stocks, a day after worries ... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei falls but losses capped by Wall Street rebound hopes TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average fell for a second day on Tuesday, but avoided bigger losses as investors began... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Stocks Saudi leads Gulf bourses lower on growth worries DUBAI: Saudi Arabia led Gulf stock markets lower on Tuesday as rising interest rates and lower economic growth... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Stocks European stocks stage comeback from two-month lows PARIS: European stocks rose from two-month lows on Tuesday, as bargain hunters returned to buy beaten-down shares... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Stocks Indian shares extend losses for third day BENGALURU: Indian shares ended lower for a third straight session on Tuesday, hit by sharp losses in metal and ... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Stocks Wall St slips in choppy trading ahead of inflation data NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes fell in volatile trading on Tuesday dragged down by banks and some megacap... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Stocks Gong ceremony held: PSX’s GEM Board lists Supernet Ltd KARACHI: Since its inception in 2020, Pakistan Stock Exchange’s Growth Enterprise Market (GEM) Board is... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (May 10, 2022).... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (May 10, 2022).... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
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 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (May 10, 2022).... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
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 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,362.0762... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 981.8854 Bid... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,449.2393 Bid... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,555.6165... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 458.6435... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 383.0744... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 2,101.0672... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 541.4392... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,570.7639... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,203.5157 Bid... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ======================== Offer... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ======================== Offer... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (May 10, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (May 10, 2022).... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
Rates Stock market rebounds KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed a mixed trend as political and economic uncertainty kept the... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
PM okays posting of 15 new T&I officers ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister, Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif has approved posting of new Trade and Investment (T&I)... Updated 11 May, 2022 10:57am
PM orders restoration of NCOC ISLAMABAD: Following the detection of first Sub-Variant of Omicron Covid-19 cases in the country, Prime Minister... Published 11 May, 2022 04:58am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer