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Turkey offers sea evacuation for wounded Ukrainian fighters

ISTANBUL: NATO member Turkey has proposed carrying out a sea evacuation of wounded fighters holed up in a...

Published 15 May, 2022 07:05am

Europe

Ukraine presses counteroffensive on key Russian line of assault

KYIV: Ukrainian forces are on the counteroffensive near the Russian-held town of Izium, the governor of Kharkiv...

Published 15 May, 2022 07:05am

Middle East

One killed at Iran protest against rising prices: MP

TEHRAN: One person was killed during a protest in southwestern Iran against a government decision to raise the costs...

Published 15 May, 2022 07:05am

Putin tells Finland that swapping neutrality for NATO is a mistake

MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin told his Finnish counterpart Sauli Niinisto on Saturday that ditching...

Published 15 May, 2022 07:05am

Europe

Portugal blocks sale of Abramovich mansion, Publico newspaper says

LISBON: Portugal has blocked the sale of a 10 million euro ($10.4 million) mansion belonging to sanctions-hit ...

Published 15 May, 2022 07:05am

Money & Banking

ECB policymaker says rates will rise ‘very soon’

FRANKFURT: The European Central Bank (ECB) will likely decide at its next meeting to end its stimulus programme in...

Published 15 May, 2022 07:05am

South Asia

Crisis-hit Sri Lanka begins ‘unity’ govt with opposition boycott

COLOMBO: Sri Lanka on Saturday named the first ministers of a “unity” government tasked with rescuing the ...

Published 15 May, 2022 07:05am

Industry

LCCI concerned at PKR slide

LAHORE: The Lahore Chamber of Commerce and Industry Saturday feared that the economy would further slip down owing...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:43am

Transfers, postings in FBR

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has transferred and posted 19 officers of Inland Revenue Group...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:43am

Taxes

‘Own motion’ cases: FTO completes investigations

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has completed investigations in several own motion cases including misuse...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:43am

Commodities

UAE telecoms group e& buys 9.8pc stake in Vodafone for $4.4bn

DUBAI/LONDON: United Arab Emirates-based telecoms company e& has bought a 9.8% stake in Vodafone for $4.4...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:43am

Energy

Ukraine’s key IT sector booming despite Russian invasion

LVIV: Ukraine’s IT sector is booming despite the Russian invasion. Workers with stickers on their laptops recline...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:43am

Europe

Ukraine could win war by year-end: Kyiv intel chief

LONDON: The war in Ukraine could reach a “breaking point” by August and end in defeat for Russia before the end...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:43am

Europe

Macron starts second term with challenges mounting

PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron formally begins his second term in office on Saturday, maintaining suspense...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:43am

Middle East

Palestinians welcome foreign support in inquiry into reporter’s death

RAMALLAH: The Palestinian Authority said on Saturday it would welcome international support in the inquiry into the...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:43am

Middle East

IS claims responsibility for attack on Egyptian soldiers in Sinai

CAIRO: Islamic state on Saturday claimed responsibility for a deadly attack that killed five Egyptian soldiers in ...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:43am

No one will be allowed to harm Pak-China friendship: Bilawal

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Saturday emphatically stated that nobody will be allowed to...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:23am

Polio drive from 23rd

FAISALABAD: The next round of anti-polio drive will commence in the district from May 23 Monday. According to health...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:23am

Fawad steps up criticism of federal, Punjab govts

SIALKOT: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) central leader Fawad Chaudhry said on Saturday the movement against the...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:23am

PTI cannot be allowed to organise rally at CTI Ground: Hamza

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shahbaz has said the government cannot allow Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:23am

Hub canal breach: Water supply to Karachi suspended

KARACHI: The water supply to Karachi was suspended on Saturday after a breach occurred in the Hub Canal, which...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:23am

Health projects: top official given briefing

LAHORE: Primary and Secondary Healthcare Department is going to increase kidney dialysis funds as well as for...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:23am

‘Masses must be given relief in any case’: Bilawal

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Saturday that masses will have to be given relief in any...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:23am

Punjab issues ‘Heat Alert’ to schools

LAHORE: After death of a girl student in Faisalabad a day ago, the chief secretary of Punjab Kamran Ali Afzal on...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:23am

Sherpao urges govt to introduce electoral reforms at the earliest

PESHAWAR: Qaumi Watan Party (QWP) Chairman, Aftab Ahmad Khan Sherpao on Saturday urged the new government to...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:23am

Power Division secy orders crackdown against power theft

LAHORE: Secretary Power Division Rashid Mahmood has directed the Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) management ...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:23am

Industry

Speakers stress need for launching joint efforts towards developing ‘charter of economy’

LAHORE: Speakers at a consultation session stressed the need for launching collaborative efforts by all the national...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:23am

Outgoing Wapda chief visits 4 under-construction dams

LAHORE: Outgoing Wapda Chairman Lt Gen Muzammil Hussain (Retd) paid farewell visits to four under-construction...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:23am

Energy

APCNGA seeks import of private LNG

ISLAMABAD: The central leader of All Pakistan CNG Association (APCNGA) has said on Saturday that the private sector...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:23am

Govt’s Hajj scheme: ballot today

Process of receiving Hajj applications started on May 1 and continued till May 13

Updated 15 May, 2022 08:37pm

60 cricketers to attend NHPC conditioning camp today

LAHORE: As many as 60 cricketers will attend the conditioning camp at the National High Performance Centre (NHPC) in...

Published 15 May, 2022 06:23am

Pak boxer Shaheer Afridi becomes Asian Champion

BANGKOK: Pakistani boxer Shaheer Afridi on Saturday won the title of champion of the Asian Boxing Federation after a...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Jacobabad, Shaheed Benazirabad hit record high temperature

KARACHI: Temperature on Saturday surged to record high of the season in the country, as the continuing severe heat...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Oracle launches Exadata platform

KARACHI: Leading organizations in Pakistan will now be able to join those from across Asia Pacific that are turning...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Beaconhouse helps raise funds for play area at Children’s Hospital

KARACHI: Beaconhouse has recently helped set up a community play area at the Children’s Hospital, Faisalabad. ...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

CM visits UAE consulate, condoles President’s death

KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah visited the Consulate General of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) ...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Thousands throng ‘My Karachi Exhibition’

KARACHI: Federal Minister for Information Technology Aminul Haq, MNA Khalid Maqbool Siddiqui, Minister Provincial...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Urgent steps needed to take country out of the woods: business leaders

KARACHI: Chairman of the National Business Group Pakistan and President of Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Punjab CM accuses Imran of disrespecting Constitution

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz said on Saturday that evidence against former prime minister and ...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Thatta water supply case: AC defers announcement of reserved judgment

ISLAMABAD: An accountability court, hearing Thatta water supply case against former president Asif Ali Zardari and...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Climate change: expert for formulating new policy

ISLAMABAD: Environmental experts have urged the government for introducing a new climate change policy, as the...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Crime on the rise in ICT

ISLAMABAD: Robbers, burglars, and auto thieves struck at 144 places in the capital and looted cash and valuables...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

‘Future (Freelance) Fest 2022’ held: ‘World’s capital venture is eagerly waiting for new trained, well-educated entrants’: President

ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Saturday said that the world’s capital venture was eagerly waiting for new...

Updated 15 May, 2022 08:39am

Conference in New York: Bilawal says will present country’s perspective on food security

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari has said that he would visit the United States next week to talk...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (May 14, 2022) and the forecast for Sunday (May 15, 2022)....

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Petroleum products’ rates to rise sharply if subsidy withdrawn

ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has worked out a massive increase in the prices of petroleum...

Updated 15 May, 2022 08:28am

NA Speaker speaks about significance of supremacy of constitution, rule of law

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf has said that the supremacy of the Constitution and the ...

Updated 15 May, 2022 08:28am

Assemblies to complete term, declares PML-N

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Marriyum Aurangzeb on Saturday said that the Pakistan Muslim...

Updated 15 May, 2022 08:29am

G7 criticises India decision to stop wheat exports

STUTTGART: Agriculture ministers from the Group of Seven industrialised nations on Saturday condemned India’s...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Mohamed bin Zayed now UAE president

ABU DHABI: The UAE’s long-time de facto ruler Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was elected as president on...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Jul-Apr mobile phone import grows 7.43pc to $1.81bn YoY

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan imported mobile phones worth $1.810 billion during the first 10 months (July-April) of 2021-22...

Updated 15 May, 2022 08:31am

Families in Afghan city dine together after ban lifted

HERAT, (Afghanistan): Restaurants in Afghanistan’s western city of Herat began allowing families to dine out...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Fighting disinformation, protecting journalists: UN panel approves Pakistan-backed resolutions

UNITED NATIONS: A United Nations committee Friday adopted two resolutions, steered by Pakistan in its capacity as...

Updated 15 May, 2022 08:32am

‘A conspiracy has been hatched to kill me,’ claims Imran

ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Imran Khan has said a conspiracy to murder him has been planned and he has recorded...

Updated 15 May, 2022 08:33am

Khattak, others still using official residence?

ISLAMABAD: Despite the passage of 34 days of the dissolution of the National Assembly, some of the powerful former...

Updated 15 May, 2022 08:35am

Blasphemous tweets of Dutch politician: IHC directs federal govt to take appropriate actions

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) asked the federal government to take appropriate actions on a petition...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Journalist Fahd Husain appointed SAPM

ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has appointed journalist and political commentator Fahd Husain as his...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Bilawal visits UAE embassy to condole death of Khalifa bin Zayed

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari visited UAE embassy on Saturday and offered his condolence on the...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Amid intense heatwave, govt issues health advisory

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Health Services and Regulations Abdul Qadir Patel has directed all the...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Commodities

Gold slightly up

KARACHI: Gold prices on Saturday saw some gains on the local market, traders said. Prices of the yellow metal grew ...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Punjab CM asks officials to provide ‘maximum relief’ to people

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Hamza Shehbaz has directed the administrative officers to remain in the field to solve...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

PTI’s Hammad accuses PML-N govt of attacking party workers in Sialkot

LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader and former Federal Energy Minister Hammad Azhar said that the...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Bilawal holds interactive session with FO officials

ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari held an interactive session with officers of Foreign Office on...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

CFO Conference 2022 begins on 17th

KARACHI: The Professional Accountants in Business (PAIB) Committee of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Decay and decline in rebuttals

In this toe-curling period of political, economic and social instability and chaos the interaction between...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

In a haze of disinfectant, China struggles with invisible enemy

Leaving a fine mist of disinfectant in their wake, China’s hazmat-clad health workers are cleaning homes, roads,...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Hungary holds up EU plan to ban Russian oil

The European Union’s hopes to quickly impose a ban on Russian oil imports could be dashed after Hungary demanded...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Letters

Bomb blast in Karachi’s Saddar

Speaking at an exhibition organised by leading business people at Karachi Expo on Friday, Sindh chief minister Murad...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Commodities

Prices of essential kitchen items show a rising trend

ISLAMABAD: The prices of essential kitchen items have witnessed an increase during this week past as compared with...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Commodities

Shanghai steel rebar, HRC futures range-bound

BEIJING: Chinese steel rebar and hot-rolled coil futures traded in a tight range on Friday and posted weekly losses...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Energy

VLSFO cash premiums rise, crack hits 2-week high

SINGAPORE: Asia’s cash premiums for 0.5% very low-sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) climbed on Friday, riding on firmer...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Grains

French cereal crop ratings down sharply

PARIS: Crop conditions for French wheat and barley crops declined sharply last week as dry weather persisted in the...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Grains

India bans wheat exports as heatwave hurts crop, domestic prices soar

MUMBAI: India banned wheat exports on Saturday, just days after saying it was targeting record shipments this year,...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Energy

Gasoil cracks drift lower

SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for 10 ppm gasoil slipped on Friday, posting their second consecutive weekly...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Commodities

CBOT soya finishes higher

CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soybean futures closed higher on Friday on hopes for increased US export demand,...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Commodities

Japan rubber futures higher

SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures edged higher on Friday, tracking gains on the Nikkei share average and in the...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton Spot Rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (May 14, 2022)....

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Cotton & Textile

Listless business on cotton market

LAHORE: The market remained dull on Saturday. The trading volume remained low. Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman told that...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE

Sunday, May 15, 2022 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 TARGET 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 TARGET 06:55 HEADLINE NEWS 07:00...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Rates

Automart: car prices in Karachi

KARACHI: The prices of different makes and models of cars prevailing in Karachi in the week ended Saturday (May 14,...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (May 14, 2022)...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (May 14, 2022). ======================================= Offset...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Jul-Apr exports grow 25.55pc to $26.25bn YoY

Country’s trade deficit widens by 64.90 percent from $23.826 billion in July-April 2020-21 to $39.290 billion in July-April 2021-22

Updated 15 May, 2022 12:14pm

Miftah hints at modifying Kamyab Pakistan Programme

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Miftah Ismail has hinted at re-examining and modifying the...

Updated 15 May, 2022 01:30pm

Ahsan for a ‘collective role’ to salvage economy

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal Saturday said that all political parties and...

Updated 15 May, 2022 08:26am

Ministries, divisions asked to surrender anticipated savings

ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has asked all ministries/ divisions to surrender the anticipated savings on a...

Updated 15 May, 2022 08:27am

Budget 2022-23: SECP proposes withdrawal of 1pc FIF on non-life insurance premiums

ISLAMABAD: The SECP has proposed withdrawal of the one percent Federal Insurance Fee (FIF) applicable on non-life...

Updated 15 May, 2022 08:27am

Proposals for budget: OICCI for simplification of tax system

ISLAMABAD: Overseas Investors Chamber of Commerce and Industry (OICCI) has proposed to the government to simplify ...

Updated 15 May, 2022 08:30am

Taxes

FBR clarification

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on Saturday clarified that the FBR is not under immediate cyber attack...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Industry

SECP registers 2,345 new companies in April

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,345 new companies in April 2022...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Taxes

FBR’s clarification withdrawal decision hailed

LAHORE: Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) President Irfan Iqbal Sheikh and Regional...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

DHA Gujranwala: FBR revises ‘fair market value’ of residential properties

Taxes

Industry

Govt urged to slash imports in order to reduce trade deficit

KARACHI: Business community has urged the government to declare an economic emergency in the country and immediately...

Published 15 May, 2022 05:35am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Apr 19	278.45
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Apr 19	278.15
USD to Japanese Yen / Apr 19	154.37
USD to Swiss Franc / Apr 19	0.91
Pound Sterling to USD / Apr 19	1.24
Euro to USD / Apr 19	1.06

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Apr 18	5011.12
Nasdaq / Apr 18	15601.50
Dow Jones / Apr 18	37775.38
India Sensex / Apr 19	72222.48
Tokyo Nikkei / Apr 19	37068.35
Hang Seng / Apr 19	16205.02
FTSE 100 / Apr 19	7834.89
Germany DAX 30 / Apr 19	17717.67

Item	Value
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Apr 18	21735
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Apr 18	214077
Petrol/Litre / Apr 19	293.94
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Apr 19	84.27
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Apr 19	2382.04
Diesel/Litre / Apr 19	290.38

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▼ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Price
786 Invest Ltd / Apr 19 786 Investments Limited(786)	5 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abbas Sugar / Apr 19 Al-Abbas Sugar Mills Limited(AABS)	585 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Agro Allianz / Apr 19 Agro Allianz Limited(AAL)	16 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
AL-Abid Silk / Apr 19 Al-Abid Silk Mills Limited(AASM)	3.49 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Ali Asghar / Apr 19 Ali Asghar Textile Mills Limited(AATM)	2.07 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Allied Bank / Apr 19 Allied Bank Limited(ABL)	87.10 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abbott Lab. / Apr 19 Abbott Laboratories (Pakistan) Limited(ABOT)	499.34 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Abson Ind. / Apr 19 Abson Industries Limited(ABSON)	2.50 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)
Alfalah ETF. / Apr 19 Alfalah Consumer Index ETF.(ACIETF)	9.84 ▲ 0.00 (0.00%)

Stock	Volume
P.I.A.C.(A) / Apr 19 Pakistan International Airlines Corp(PIAA)	47,200,500 ▲ 0.00
Cnergyico PK / Apr 19 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	29,719,327 ▲ 0.00
Pak Petroleum / Apr 19 Pakistan Petroleum Limited(PPL)	21,170,581 ▲ 0.00
Pak Refinery / Apr 19 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	16,965,134 ▲ 0.00
The Searle Co. / Apr 19 The Searle Company Limited(SEARL)	15,793,227 ▲ 0.00
P.T.C.L. / Apr 19 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	15,054,641 ▲ 0.00
K-Electric Ltd. / Apr 19 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	14,145,556 ▲ 0.00
WorldCall Telecom / Apr 19 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	13,158,668 ▲ 0.00
Telecard Limited / Apr 19 Telecard Limited(TELE)	12,358,668 ▲ 0.00

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