Bilawal for resetting strained US-Pakistan ties ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said on Friday that it is in the best interest of the United... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
IHC grants pre-arrest bail to Imaan Mazari ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Friday, granted pre-arrest bail to lawyer Imaan Zainab Mazari-Hazir in a... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Ufone 4G expands female customer base ISLAMABAD: Ufone 4G is at the forefront to support women’s empowerment in the country, hence, the Pakistani ... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Hajj 2022: All-out efforts being made to bring down expenses, NA told ISLAMABAD: After facing severe criticism from the masses for projecting government-funded Hajj expenses between Rs... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Marriyum blames Imran for fuel price hike ISLAMABAD: Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb on Friday held former prime minister Imran Khan responsible for... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Only 132 women contesting LG elections in Balochistan ISLAMABAD: Some 16,195 candidates, with only 132 women, are in contest for local government elections, scheduled... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Federal capital: Govt imposes ban on entry of ‘violent rallies & protests’ ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to impose a ban on the entry of “violent rallies and protests” into the... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Imran visits deceased PTI worker’s house in Mardan MARDAN: Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Imran Khan on Friday visited the deceased PTI worker Syed Ahmed’s... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
IHC extends order restraining Abbasi to perform duties as SAPM ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) extended its order restraining Pakistan Muslim League–Nawaz (PML-N)... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
PCB appoints KPMG Taseer Hadi & Co to conduct club scrutiny LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), as part of his commitment to promote, implement and establish transparency... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
JI announces countrywide protest against hike in oil prices LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Sirajul Haq has announced the countrywide protest demonstration on Sunday against the... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
No Monkeypox case so far reported in region LAHORE: No case of Monkeypox has been reported in Pakistan, however, precautionary measures have been taken by the... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Cholistan: Severe heat wave impacts vegetation, water resources, livestock LAHORE: Severe heat wave has impacted the vegetation, water resources and most importantly the livestock in the... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
AC grants interim bail to Hafeez Sheikh KARACHI: Accountability Court Karachi on Friday granted interim bail to former finance minister Hafeez Sheikh in a... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
PC thanks supporters after tragic incident KARACHI: The management of Pearl-Continental Hotel Karachi is grateful for all the support that it has received from... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
IBA CEIF organising WIFF 2022 KARACHI: The IBA Karachi’s Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance (IBA CEIF) is organising World Islamic Finance... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Pilot study held on urban resilience of informal communities KARACHI: UNDP Pakistan, in collaboration with the Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi, has initiated ... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
No slump for pump and dump cryptocurrency gangs In a sleepy corner of the crypto-economy, the value of an obscure coin called Enzyme was tumbling downwards along... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Youm-e-Takbeer: the day Pakistan’s defence was made impregnable May 28 is the special day for Pakistan, Pakistan Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) and the public at large. On this... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Criticality of business enabling environment ‘Business by the businessmen alone. There is little room for bureaucracy and politics in it’. This is the basic... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Policy rate and oil subsidy — I In its latest Monetary Policy Statement (MPS), released a few days ago, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) raised policy... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Wah Engineering College organises job fair WAH CANTT: Wah Engineering College, University of Wah organised 11th Open House & Job Fair on 12 May. Engr... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Shura-e-Hamdard discusses ‘Changing political trends and foreign policy’ KARACHI: The monthly meeting of Shura-e-Hamdard Karachi was held yesterday on the topic of “Changing political... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Sixth case of wild polio reported in North Waziristan ISLAMABAD: Two more wild polio cases have been confirmed from North Waziristan, leaving young boy and a girl... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Pakistan Navy War College holds 51st convocation LAHORE: The Convocation ceremony of 51st Pakistan Navy Staff Course was held at Pakistan Navy War College (PNWC),... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Two mountaineers killed in Swiss Alps VERBIER, (Switzerland): A Frenchwoman and a Spaniard were killed and nine other mountaineers were injured Friday in... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
USA US buys more Stingers after missiles’ success in Ukraine WASHINGTON: The US Army has signed a deal to buy $687 million worth of anti-aircraft Stinger missiles to replenish... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Asia Seven Indian troops killed in accident near disputed border OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: At least seven Indian soldiers were killed and 19 others injured in a road accident in the remote... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
White House welcomes Fiji to its Indo-Pacific economic plan WASHINGTON: Fiji is joining US President Joe Biden’s Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF), the White House said... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Europe Dozen journalists held in Ethiopia crackdown NAIROBI: At least a dozen journalists have been detained in a wave of arrests in Ethiopia, media workers and a ... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Iran Revolutionary Guards say seized two Greek tankers in Gulf TEHRAN: Iran’s Revolutionary Guards seized two Greek oil tankers in the Gulf Friday, days after Athens confirmed ... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
USA Higher cost of US cancer care doesn’t improve survival rates: study WASHINGTON: The United States spends twice as much on cancer care as the average high-income country, but gets only... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Chinese loans to Africa could spark crisis, warns Germany FRANKFURT: China’s years-long lending spree in poorer countries, particularly in Africa, poses a “serious... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Beijing says Blinken speech ‘smears China’ BEIJING: China’s foreign ministry on Friday accused US Secretary of State Antony Blinken of “smearing” the... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (May 27, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (May 28, 2022)... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates Stocks jump after govt scraps fuel price freeze KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday witnessed a long-awaited bull run after the government finally announced... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Partly Facetious: …negotiate deals as if you were strangers to each other “A deal or no deal?” “There is a German proverb; it is better to deal with a whole fool than half a ... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Letters Govt needs to go beyond raising prices of POL products The incumbent government has injected a measure of clarity into its approach to myriad economic challenges facing ... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Energy Gasoil cracks post first weekly rise SINGAPORE: Asian refining margins for 10 ppm gasoil climbed for a fourth straight session on Friday, posting their... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 108,913 tonnes of cargo comprising 80,456 tonnes of import cargo and 28,457... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (May 27, 2022)... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================================= Offset Paper... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (May 27, 2022).... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (May 27, 2022).... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (May 27, 2022).... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
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 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (May 27, 2022).... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (May 27, 2022). ==================================== BR... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
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 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,357.6468... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 983.8774... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,429.1614 BID... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,548.6205... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 461.5689... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 382.6338... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== OFFER PRICE 2,104.3999... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 541.9842... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 541.0784... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== Offer Price... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 726.6713... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,580.1096... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== Offer Price 1,199.4022 Bid ... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== Offer... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ======================== Offer... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (May 27, 2022). ========================== KIBOR... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (May 27, 2022).... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
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 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (May 27,... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Wheat import: FO says govt in talks with Russia ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Friday said that Pakistan is in consultation with the Russian Federation for the import... Updated 28 May, 2022 10:43am
KE demands natural gas instead of costly RLNG KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) on Friday demanded supply of ‘cheaper’ indigenous natural gas instead of the ‘five... Updated 28 May, 2022 09:59am
ECC’s nod needed to convert Rs202.8bn OGDCL TFCs into PIBs ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division has sought ECC nod to convert Term Finance Certificates (TFCs) of Rs 202.8 billion of... Updated 28 May, 2022 10:04am
Relief package on electricity likely to stay ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly decided to continue PM’s relief package of Rs 5 per unit for electricity... Updated 28 May, 2022 10:21am
Targeted fuel subsidies: Govt may make allocations in FY23 budget ISLAMABAD: The government may make a budgetary allocation in the federal budget for the financial year 2022-23 for... Updated 28 May, 2022 10:01am
PM takes step to ‘insulate’ the poor from price hike Rs28bn monthly package announced to provide relief to 14m families Utility Stores asked to set the price of 10kg sack of wheat flour at Rs400 PTI govt censured for not raising POL products’ prices ‘Diplomatic rebuilding process has begun’ Updated 28 May, 2022 09:56am
G7 nations vow to stop fossil-fuel financing abroad by end 2022 BERLIN: Japan Friday for the first time joined fellow members of the Group of Seven industrialised nations in... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
FTO declares Workers Welfare Fund a non-tax levy ISLAMABAD: Federal Tax Ombudsman (FTO) has declared that the Workers Welfare Fund (WWF) is neither a tax covered... Updated 28 May, 2022 10:23am
‘Govt is not taking right of vote away from overseas Pakistanis’ ISLAMABAD: Minister for Law and Justice Azam Nazeer Tarar on Friday rejected the claims that the government is ... Updated 28 May, 2022 09:42pm
March called off to avert bloodshed: Imran PESHAWAR: Explaining his position as why he abruptly called off his Azadi March on May 26, former prime minister and... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
NAB, electoral bills sail through Senate as well ISLAMABAD: Amid hullabaloo stirred by the opposition’s strong protests, Chairman Senate Sadiq Sanjrani allowed on... Updated 28 May, 2022 09:57am
Ministers not exempt from personal appearance before court: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said Article 248 of the Constitution does not exempt the ministers from appearing ... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Shah Rukh’s son cleared in drugs case NEW DELHI: Indian authorities have dropped a case against the son of Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan who was... Updated 28 May, 2022 10:10am
Bona fide baggage: Customs officials told not to harass passengers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken serious notice of blackmailing by certain customs officers ... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
OIC says concerned at conviction of Yasin Malik ISLAMABAD: The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Friday expressed its deep concern over the pronouncement... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Private hospitals, NGOs, charities not having STRNs: FBR to charge 3pc more sales tax ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will charge three percent further sales tax on supplies made to the... Updated 28 May, 2022 10:24am
Steel sector: net margins of listed companies shrink in 5 years ISLAMABAD: The net margins of the listed companies in the steel sector shrunk during the last five years, negating... Updated 28 May, 2022 09:35am
Energy PTI Punjab condemns hike in oil prices LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Punjab senior leaders on Friday condemned the increase in the prices of... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
‘Helvetia 2022’ Pakistan wins Gold medal in global stamp expo KARACHI: Pakistan has won a Gold medal in the international stamp exhibition, “Helvetia 2022” held in Lugano,... Published 28 May, 2022 05:11am
Legislation related to privatisation of loss-making SOEs: Minister says govt will need support of Parliament