Belgian police raid MEP’s home in ‘Qatargate’ probe BRUSSELS: Belgian investigators probing the “Qatargate” bribery scandal that has tainted the European Parliament... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
PCB chairman meets Governor LAHORE: Expressing his determination to run the affairs of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) in best possible way,... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Google Play introduces new screening policy for DLA in Pakistan KARACHI: Google has introduced a new policy for personal loan applications with the commitment of protecting... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
South Asia 16 killed by suspected electrocution in India LUCKNOW: At least 16 people were killed and another six injured in a suspected case of electrocution in the north... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Putin to skip BRICS summit in S Africa under arrest threat JOHANNESBURG: Russian President Vladimir Putin will not attend a BRICS nations summit in South Africa next month, ... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (July 19, 2023).... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
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 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
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 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
BISP board: Alvi approves appointment of five private members ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has approved the appointment of five private members of the board of the Benazir... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Capt Shahid Ashraf Tarar (retd) made FPSC Chairman ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi immediately appointed Captain Shahid Ashraf Tarar (retd) as Federal Public Service... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Al-Qadir Trust, Toshakhana cases: IK and wife: AC extends bails ISLAMABAD: Accountability Court on Wednesday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman ... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Admissibility of Toshakhana case: IHC issues notices to respondents in response to IK’s petition ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, issued notices to the respondents in a petition filed by Imran... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
PM steps up consultations with MQM-P ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif stepped up consultations with allied parties on a host of issues including... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
NA, Senate sessions summoned ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi summoned separate sessions of the National Assembly and the Senate. The president... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Sindh govt decides to constitute ‘Provincial Finance Commission’ KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister presiding over a cabinet meeting here at CM House on Wednesday discussed and decided... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Taiser Town affectees accuse MDA of cancelling plots KARACHI: The allottees of the Scheme 45, Taiser Town on Wednesday blamed the Malir Development Authority (MDA) for... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
CBD Punjab holds public hearing session on Walton Road project LAHORE: Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) also known as Central Business District... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
‘Illicit cigarette manufacturers exploit export quotas, evade advance tax’ LAHORE: The so-called companies manufacturing illegal brands of cigarettes are evading taxes at the retail level and... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Police dept launches four new services at e-Khidmat centres LAHORE: The Punjab government has launched four new services related to the police department in e-Khidmat centres,... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Crackdown against illegal constructions launched in Lahore LAHORE: On the direction of caretaker Punjab Local Government Minister Amir Mir, a crackdown has been launched... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Low-lying areas: CM says there must be no complacency LAHORE: The caretaker Chief Minister Punjab Mohsin Naqvi, considering the heavy rainfall in Rawalpindi, has asked... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Manifesto unveiled: Labourers: IPP promises minimum monthly wage of Rs50,000 LAHORE: The Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) unfolding its manifesto here on Wednesday has announced to fix the... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Special court acquits CEO of LMKR from E-Services Project case ISLAMABAD: A special court has acquitted the chief executive officer (CEO) of LMKR from an E-Services Project ... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
NLC delegation discusses enhanced land route connectivity with Kazakh officials RAWALPINDI: In an ongoing effort to enhance land route connectivity between Pakistan and the Central Asian Republics... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
‘Need to display tobacco-free signage at business houses in Karachi’ KARACHI: Programme Manager of the International Union Against Tuberculosis & Lungs Diseases (The Union) Kathy... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Tackling calamities: Need for globally-coordinated efforts stressed ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar have stressed the need for globally coordinated efforts to deal with natural... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Interim bail of Imran in three cases extended till 26th ISLAMABAD: An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Wednesday, extended interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Iesco for adopting precautionary measures in rainy season ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) has asked power consumers to adopt precautionary measures... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Ex-mayor approaches LHC against PLGA 2022 LAHORE: Former mayor of Lahore Col Mubashir Javed (retired) has approached the Lahore High Court against the Punjab... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Dr Amjad Saqib named ‘Global Man of the Decade’ ISLAMABAD: Founder and Chairman of the world’s largest interest-free microfinance organisation Akhuwat, Dr Amjad... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Development of bulk, general cargo terminal at East Wharf: Body to negotiate draft framework deal with UAE ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Inter-Governmental Commercial Transactions (CCoIGCT) on Wednesday... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Outgoing Ambassador of Jordan calls on Alvi ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that Pakistan wants to further deepen its ties with Jordan in the areas of... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (July 19, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (July 20, 2023)... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 19, 2023).... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (July 18, 2023).... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates Stocks up on fresh buying KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend and after moving both ways, closed on slightly... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Civilians’ trial in military courts: SC directs AGP to get instructions from govt on right of appeal ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has directed the Attorney General for Pakistan (AGP) to get instructions from the... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Ukraine’s FM to arrive today ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister of Ukraine Dmytro Kuleba will arrive on a two-day official visit Thursday for talks on... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Hard reset and a lost generation No better time than election season to make the case – very controversial one, it turns out – that Pakistan’s... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Letters There’s no cure to bad luck Noted economist Dr Hafiz A Pasha has forecast that the year 2023-24 is likely to witness a moderate decline from the... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: PML-N supremo never ever learns from his mistakes “So one folly over another.” “Hey you know the PML-N supremo never ever learns from his past mistakes. Hey... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Stocks British stocks rally, homebuilders clock best day since 2008 LONDON: British stocks closed sharply higher on Wednesday, with homebuilders notching their biggest percentage gain... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Stocks China, HK stocks wobble; focus on stimulus HONG KONG: China stocks closed flat on Wednesday, while Hong Kong shares dipped, with frail economic data continuing... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Stocks European shares gain as homebuilders surge PARIS: European shares closed higher on Wednesday, with UK stocks in the lead after a faster-than-expected slowdown... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Stocks Indian shares extend record rally on earnings boost BENGALURU: Indian shares rose for the fifth straight day on Wednesday, aided by a late-session resurgence in ... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Stocks Wall St climbs as investors assess bank earnings NEW YORK: Wall Street rose on Wednesday, as investors looked past weak secon-quarter earnings from Goldman Sachs,... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 96,204 tonnes of cargo comprising 75,219 tonnes of import cargo and 20,985... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (July 19, 2023)... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,577.8459... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,353.7361 Bid... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ========================... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ========================... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
12 killed, 181 injured in rain-related incidents: NDMA ISLAMABAD: The death toll from the monsoon rains in Pakistan has reached 111 as authorities reported 12 more deaths... Updated 20 Jul, 2023 09:17am
Electricity: govt hasn’t enhanced peak hours ISLAMABAD: The government has not enhanced peak hours for electricity consumers in the country as it is neither... Updated 20 Jul, 2023 11:25am
Fitch upgrades Wapda’s rating ISLAMABAD: Fitch Ratings has upgraded Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency... Updated 20 Jul, 2023 08:39am
Security of nuclear materials : US think tank acknowledges improvement ISLAMABAD: A Washington-based foreign policy think tank – Nuclear Threat Initiative (NTI) – has acknowledged... Updated 20 Jul, 2023 09:30am
Energy Cut in HSD price controversy: OCAC says stands by its stance ISLAMABAD: The Oil Companies Advisory Council (OCAC) stands by its stance that the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Energy Int’l Solar Clean Energy conference held: Call to maximise solar power production in Pakistan KARACHI: Speakers at the 3rd International Solar Clean Energy conference organised by the Energy Update here at ... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Commodities Gold, silver prices soar KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday continued to surge with silver adding a sizeable value on the local market, ... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Commodities Dalian coking coal climbs MANILA: Dalian coking coal futures climbed to their highest in nearly three months on Wednesday as mining ... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Commodities Copper slips on lack of major China stimulus LONDON: Copper prices eased on Wednesday, weighed down by a rebound in the dollar, worries about a lack of major... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Energy Oil prices rise as US supply tightens NEW YORK: Oil prices gained on Wednesday, buoyed by tighter US crude supplies, China’s pledge to reinvigorate its... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Commodities Gold stalls near 8-week highs on Fed pause hopes NEW YORK: Gold prices hovered near an eight-week peak on Wednesday after recent economic data re-ignited hopes that... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Commodities NY cocoa holds near recent 12-year peak LONDON: New York cocoa futures on ICE were hovering just below the previous session’s 12-year peak on Wednesday,... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures track Shanghai gains on hopes SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures inched higher on Wednesday, tracking gains in the Shanghai market following a... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 24.281... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Cotton & Textile China urges more irrigation for heat-stressed cotton crop BEIJING: China’s agriculture ministry on Tuesday urged cotton growers in the world’s top producer to irrigate ... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Commodities Russia puts Black Sea cargoes on alert after grain deal exit MOSCOW: Russia said Wednesday it would consider cargo ships headed for Ukraine via the Black Sea as potential... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Commodities Paris grains soar as Russia targets Black Sea ports PARIS: European wheat, maize and rapeseed rose on Wednesday after Moscow said it would consider Ukraine-bound ships... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Energy US natural gas futures gain NEW YORK: US natural gas futures held near a one-week high on Wednesday on a drop in daily output and forecasts for... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (July 19, 2023)... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Cotton & Textile Mills lay hands over quality cotton LAHORE: The local cotton market on Wednesday remained firm and the trading volume remained satisfactory. Cotton... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (July 19, 2023). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (July 19, 2023).... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
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 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (July ... Published 20 Jul, 2023 03:12am
PTI rejects allegations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Wednesday contended that cypher exists and it is with the chief justice... Updated 20 Jul, 2023 09:06am
IK’s cypher narrative described as ‘conspiracy’ ISLAMABAD: Former prime minister Imran Khan’s then-principal secretary Azam Khan has reportedly recorded a statement... Updated 20 Jul, 2023 09:34am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion