Industry FPCCI advocates ‘industrial amnesty scheme’ KARACHI: The Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has suggested that the government... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Ex-PTI MNA from Gujranwala quits ISLAMABAD: The seemingly dismantling of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) by the powers that be and facilitated by the... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Experts for efforts to check spread of infectious diseases ISLAMABAD: Health professionals at a seminar have called for collaborative efforts to check the spread of infectious... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
COMSATS University directed to give a chance to student ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has directed COMSATS University to provide its student with a chance to complete... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Cigarette production drastically decreases in May ISLAMABAD: Health experts and non-governmental organisations (NGOs), Monday, admitted that cigarette production in... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Bilawal hopeful of stronger Pakistan-Iraq cooperation BAGHDAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Monday expressed the hope that bilateral cooperation between... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Asad Qaiser says he is with PTI ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Asad Qaiser on Monday said he was with the PTI and was currently in... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
‘City Police making efforts to controle crime’ ISLAMABAD: Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Operations Malik Jameel Zafar, on Monday, said that the city police... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Karachi’s mayorship: PPP nominates Murtaza Wahab KARACHI: The Pakistan Peoples’ Party (PPP) on Monday announced it had nominated Karachi Administrator Murtaza ... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
PIA: Senate panel describes Air India business model as solution ISLAMABAD: The Senate panel, on Monday, called for revamping the business of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) ... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
EFP condoles death of President Zaki Ahmed Khan KARACHI: EFP bid farewell to their President Zaki Ahmed Khan who passed away on June 03, 2023 (Saturday). He was the... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
CM against use of plastic items LAHORE: A ban has been imposed on the use of plastic items in the Chief Minister’s Office and the caretaker Chief... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Mercury level expected to soar LAHORE: The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has warned of sizzling hot weather during the next two weeks of... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
PM, Fazl take stock of situation LAHORE: President of his own faction of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, Fazlur Rehman, who is head of the Pakistan... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
PTI’s meltdown The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) of Imran Khan is imploding. The initial trickle of ‘seasonal sparrows’ (fasli... Updated 06 Jun, 2023 05:57am
Budget strategy for FY2023-24 The budget for 2023-24 will be presented by the federal government in the Parliament in the next few days. There has... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
D-Day: the 6th of June 1944 A terse low-key announcement from General Eisen-hower’s Head Quarters told the world that the long-awaited ... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
ATC issues notices on Dr Yasmin’s post- arrest bail plea LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Monday issued notices for June 11 on post-arrest bail petition of PTI-Punjab... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Significant quantity of smuggled cigarettes, Sheesha seized KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi on Monday seized a significant quantity of smuggled... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
DMD’s ‘devious’ appointment: Senate panel asks PD to take action against NTDC board ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Power has recommended Power Division to take action against Board of... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
RUDA celebrates World Environment Day LAHORE: The Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA) on Monday commemorated World Environment Day. In this... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Contempt proceedings: PTI questions authority of ECP ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), Monday, questioned the authority of the electoral body to initiate... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Sindh Cabinet meeting: Procurement of 60 ambulances, breastfeeding law and Hindu Marriage Act approved KARACHI: The provincial cabinet Monday met under the chairmanship of the Sindh Chief Minister and approved the... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
NIM organises seminar to mark World Environment Day ISLAMABAD: National Institute of Maritime Affairs (NIMA), Monday, organised a seminar to mark the World Environment... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Navy observes World Environment Day KARACHI: Pakistan Navy celebrated World Environment Day to underscore the significance and to emphasize on taking... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
NA Speaker for establishment of Women Federal Ministry ISLAMABAD: Speaker of the National Assembly Raja Pervez Ashraf said that struggle of Pakistani parliamentarians for... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Government entities: NA body reviews cases of sacked/affected employees ISLAMABAD: The Special Committee on Affected Employees, Monday, reviewed the cases of the sacked/affected employees... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
NA body meeting cancelled due to members’ absence ISLAMABAD: The lack of interest by members of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs in foreign... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
MCL identifies makeshift cattle markets & sales points LAHORE: For the sale of sacrificial animals on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha, the Metropolitan Corporation Lahore ... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Low rainfall with high temperature likely till August KARACHI: The country is likely to see a low rainfall with high temperature during June, July and August, according ... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
World Environment Day: IRC hosts interactive event ISLAMABAD: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Pakistan, Monday, hosted an interactive event to commemorate... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Increasing use of plastic causes environmental pollution: Experts HYDERABAD: Environment, water, and IT experts have expressed that the increasing use of plastic in the country is ... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Cases against Qureshi: IGP directed to furnish the details by today LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday directed the Inspector General of Police to furnish the details of al the... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Syndicate members: Governor approves appointments, nominations in varsities LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman in his capacity as Chancellor of universities has accorded approval... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
GAIN, SDPI sign agreement ISLAMABAD: Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) and the Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI),... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates Stocks witness bullish trend KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a bullish trend on aggressive buying mainly in OMCs and E&P... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: School of lies “There are three kinds of lies, lies, damned lies and statistics.” “I have heard that one, many times before,... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 224,191 tons of cargo comprising 128,533 tons of import cargo and 95,658 ... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Stocks US stocks mixed as traders eye potential pause in rate hikes NEW YORK: US stocks were mixed on Monday, as Apple Inc hit a record high and investors weighed whether the Federal... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Stocks Japan’s Nikkei closes at 33-year high; firm Wall Street lifts appetite TOKYO: Japan’s Nikkei share average closed at its highest in 33 years on Monday as gains on Wall Street lifted ... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Stocks Hong Kong stocks build on gains at start of week HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks finished sharply higher again Monday, tracking a global advance, on hopes the US Federal... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Stocks Indian shares end higher on hopes of Fed rate hike pause BENGALURU: Indian shares settled higher on Monday, propped by sustained gains in auto stocks and on stronger bets... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Energy Oil rises 1pc on Saudi plan to deepen output cuts from July NEW YORK: Oil prices rose by more than one percent a barrel on Monday after top crude exporter Saudi Arabia pledged... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Letters Only legislature and executive constitute state? Feeling hurt as the present government is by some of the recent takes of the Supreme Court, it seems to have decided... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Energy Minister lays foundation stone of grid station at FIEDMC LAHORE: Federal Minister for Energy (Power Division) Engr. Khurram Dastgir Khan has laid the foundation stone of the... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Energy Fuel supply resumes in twin cities ISLAMABAD: All Pakistan PSO, cartage North Zone, Sihala, on Monday, resumed the fuel supply in the twin cities of... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (June 05, 2023)... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (June 05, 2023). ======================================= Offset ... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (June 05, 2023).... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (June 05, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (June 05, 2023).... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (June 05, 2023).... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
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 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (June 05, 2023).... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (June 05, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
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 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (June 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (June 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (June 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,517.7810... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Monday (June 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,089.2068... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (June 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,514.6112 BID... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (June 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (June 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,724.8709... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (June 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 529.0442... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (June 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 444.3939... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (June 05, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 2,352.4962... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (June 05, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (June 05, 2023).... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (June 05,... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Govt shares some details of federal budget with IMF IMF says its staff look forward to furthering discussions to identify spending and revenue measures that can strengthen debt sustainability prospects Updated 06 Jun, 2023 11:23am
Govt debt stocks rise to Rs58.6trn KARACHI: The federal government’s borrowing from domestic and external resources rose by 22.5 percent during the... Updated 06 Jun, 2023 08:47am
ECC approves over Rs33bn grants 3 days ahead of budget ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved over Rs33 billion... Updated 06 Jun, 2023 08:47am
PM sees IMF deal materialising this month ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that his government has been able to navigate the challenges faced... Updated 06 Jun, 2023 08:49am
PM takes coalition partners on board over PSDP ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif chaired a high-level meeting on Monday to consult coalition parties for the... Updated 06 Jun, 2023 08:48am
PM for public-friendly budget: PMO ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed maximum public relief by utilising existing resources in the... Updated 06 Jun, 2023 08:48am
600MWp solar project: AEDB holds Nepra responsible for lack of interest among investors ISLAMABAD: The Alternative Energy Development Board (AEDB) has reportedly held National Electric Power Regulatory... Updated 06 Jun, 2023 08:44am
Inter-company dividends: Govt may provide relief from multiple taxation ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to provide relief from multiple taxes on inter-company dividends in the coming... Updated 06 Jun, 2023 08:45am
CJP says judges won’t interfere in economic policy ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Umar Ata Bandial has said judges are not economists; therefore, would not... Updated 06 Jun, 2023 08:44am
Private secretaries: PM sanctions special grant @100pc of basic pay ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sanctioned grant of Special Allowance 2023 @100 percent of the basic... Updated 06 Jun, 2023 08:46am
Trade, aviation and illegal immigration: Pak-EU Joint Commission to meet in Brussels on 23rd ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the European Union (EU) will reportedly hold Pak-EU Joint Commission meeting in Brussels... Updated 06 Jun, 2023 08:43am
Russia, Afghanistan & Iran: Barter trade policy finds favour with businesses LAHORE: As the barter trade is set to start with Russia, Afghanistan and Iran the SAARC Chamber Vice President and... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Energy Deals worth Rs2.5bn finalised at energy expos LAHORE: Over Rs2.5 billion worth of deals have been finalized at the second International Solar Energy Meet (ISEM)... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Commodities Wheat jumps to near 3-week high on Black Sea supply woes, China weather SINGAPORE: Chicago wheat rose more than 1% on Monday, climbing to its highest in almost three weeks, as concerns ... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Energy Asia Naphtha, Gasoline margin plunges to November lows, crude rises NEW DELHI: Asia’s naphtha refining profit margin tanked to the lowest since Nov. 11 on Monday after crude oil... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Commodities Iron ore hits 6-week high on China property support bets MANILA: Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures climbed to their highest in six weeks on Monday, with traders betting... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 17.994 ... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Energy VLSFO rebounds on stronger bids, HSFO under pressure SINGAPORE: Asia’s spot premium for very-low sulphur fuel oil (VLSFO) edged higher on Monday on firmer bids, while... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (June 05, 2023)... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market remains steady LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures climbed for third straight session SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures climbed for a third straight session on Monday, buoyed by strong domestic... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Unwarranted provocation EDITORIAL: Last week, India’s Hindu extremist Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a new parliament building ... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
‘Plan B’! EDITORIAL: Federal Finance Minister Ishaq Dar’s repeated claim that the Ministry of Finance has a ‘Plan B’ in... Updated 06 Jun, 2023 06:01am
Govt may allocate Rs6bn to 31 IT projects ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to allocate Rs6 billion for 31 development projects including one new of the... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Texpo Pakistan: Over 500 MoUs signed with foreign delegations: Motiwala KARACHI: The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) Chief Executive Officer and Businessmen Group Chairman... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
Securities exchanges: SECP revises procedure for appointment of CEOs ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has revised the procedure for the appointment ... Published 06 Jun, 2023 05:33am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion
CCP issues report on state of competition in power sector: Discos asked to strengthen MIRAD for better business planning