Erdogan meets Palestinian president, Hamas leader in Ankara ISTANBUL: Turkey’s leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday spoke in Ankara with the Palestinian president and the... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Modi’s govt faces no-confidence vote over ethnic clashes NEW DELHI: India’s parliament on Wednesday authorised a no-confidence vote against Narendra Modi’s government by... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
PTCL implements Robotic Process Automation KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL), the leading ICT services provider in Pakistan, has... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rafale sales help France reach arms exports record PARIS: France said Wednesday its arms exports hit a record last year, helped by Rafale aircraft sales, in a context... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Biden’s son Hunter pleads not guilty to tax charges WILMINGTON: US President Joe Biden’s son Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty to tax and gun charges on Wednesday, ... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Presidency sealed off in coup-prone Niger NIAMEY: Access to the residence and offices of Niger President Mohamed Bazoum was blocked off Wednesday by members ... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rizwan replaces Sarfaraz in Test against Sri Lanka LAHORE: Former wicket keeper batsman Sarfaraz Ahmed has been replaced by Mohammad Rizwan as a concussion substitute... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Violations of rules: Health ministry seeks explanation from DRAP ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Health Services and Regulations while taking serious notice of the violation of... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
FIA summons IK again on Aug 1 ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Wednesday again summoned Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) ... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Toshakhana case: Court approves PTI exemption plea of IK ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday approved the exemption application of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Aitzaz calls Asif a ‘misogynist’ LAHORE: Senior lawyer and PPP stalwart Aitzaz Ahsan has called Khawaja Asif a ‘misogynist,’ stating that while... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
AC extends interim bail of IK, wife till 31st ISLAMABAD: An Accountability Court on Wednesday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (July 26, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (July 27, 2023).... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Brother, nephew of MPA shot dead KARACHI: Unidentified gunmen shot dead the brother and nephew of a Sindh MPA Aslam Abro in Defence Phase 7, here on... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Minister discusses human resource export to EU ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar chaired a meeting of Pakistan’s envoys in the ... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
PHDEC arranges webinar LAHORE: Dr. Muhammad Javed Tareen Technical Member Chief Ministers Inspection Team, Govt of Balochistan has... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Political instability: minister highlights urgency of problem ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal, Wednesday, while calling for responsible... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Gill declared proclaimed offender ISLAMABAD: District and Sessions Court on Wednesday declared Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill as... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Ministry launches ‘National multi-sectoral nutrition’ programme ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning, Development and Special Initiatives on Wednesday launched “National... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
May 9 protests: Court asks IK to join investigation, extends his bail till 31st ISLAMABAD: A local court on Wednesday extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and ... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
IG Punjab inaugurates ‘Face Trace’ LAHORE: The Inspector General Police Punjab (IGP) Dr Usman Anwar has officially launched the latest face recognition... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Health Dept finalises arrangements for 9th-10th of Muharram LAHORE: The Punjab health department has finalized the necessary arrangements to provide healthcare facilities to ... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Torrential rains disrupt routine life in Lahore LAHORE: Torrential rains in different areas of Lahore on Wednesday disrupted routine life. The city received heavy... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Cabinet committee for improving dengue surveillance LAHORE: In a recent meeting focused on reviewing measures to control dengue and smog while improving DHQ and THQ... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Accountability court takes action against home secretary, IG for failing to produce Elahi LAHORE: An accountability court on Wednesday stopped the payments of salaries of the Inspector General of Prisons,... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Swollen Malir River shuts down Korangi Causeway KARACHI: The main causeway connecting Korangi to the main Karachi city has been closed completely on Wednesday for... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Zindigi Prize achieves resounding success at GIKI event PESHAWAR: Zindigi Prize, a revolutionary entrepreneurship competition, achieved resounding success during its KPK... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
PML-N, if voted to power, will distribute 1m laptops across country annually: PM KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Wednesday said that if given a mandate in next general elections, his next... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
APNS announces Ashura holiday KARACHI: The All Pakistan Newspapers Society (APNS) has announced that member publications of the All Pakistan... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Security of public life and property top priority of govt: minister PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Minister for Information, Auqaf, Hajj, Religious and Minority Affairs... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
MQM’s Rana Ansar now new opposition leader: Concern voiced over sale of Iranian petrol in District West KARACHI: The MQM-Pakistan on Wednesday alarmed the Sindh Assembly about the unchecked and growing sales of drugs and... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Wafaqi Mohtasib visits Ombudsman Sindh KARACHI: The honourable Wafaqi Mohtasib Ejaz Ahmad Qureshi, visited the office of Provincial Ombudsman today,... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
PAC concerned over data leak scam ISLAMABAD: Chairman of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) Noor Alam Khan has shown serious concerns over the ... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
No country can progress without better law, order situation: minister ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Wednesday said that no country can progress without ensuring better... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
NA body concerned over IUB scam ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training, Wednesday, while... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
IPP to set up agro-economic zones after coming into power LAHORE: Istehkam-e-Pakistan Party (IPP) terming the ‘green revolution’ as the need of the hour, has announced to... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Setting stall at Faisal Mosque: IHC grants bail to ice cream vendor ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) granted bail to an ice cream vendor who was sentenced to a three-month... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Flood situation in eastern rivers becoming alarming: PMD LAHORE: Not rain, but the flood situation is becoming alarming in eastern rivers of the country, said sources from... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Now politics is so boring “It’s kinda boring these days.” “Get a life then?” “Politics used to be so entertaining and now it’s ... Updated 27 Jul, 2023 06:54am
Stocks China, HK shares drop on stimulus doubts HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong stocks retreated on Wednesday after the previous session’s rally, as investors were... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Stocks FTSE 100 snaps six-day winning streak on dour earnings LONDON: UK’s FTSE 100 closed lower on Wednesday, weighed down by weak earnings from miner Rio Tinto and the exit ... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Stocks Reliance, L&T power Indian shares ahead of Fed decision BENGALURU: Indian shares advanced on Wednesday, boosted by gains in index heavyweights Reliance Industries, Larsen... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Stocks LVMH knocks European shares lower after six-day winning streak PARIS: European shares snapped a six-day winning run on Wednesday, hurt by underwhelming results from French luxury... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq slide as big tech results roll in NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq edged lower on Wednesday as investors assessed mixed earnings from ... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Taxing work and subsidising non-work Turns out that there’s a Salaried Class Alliance (SCA), based in Karachi, which describes itself as a... Updated 27 Jul, 2023 07:00am
Exports collapsing under power sector burden The fundamental premise upon which the foundations of modern-day economics stand is that resources are finite and... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Letters An indictment of our politicians India’s foreign exchange reserves had risen for a third straight week to total $609.02 billion as of July 14, the... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
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 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,597.1736... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ======================== Offer ... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ======================== Offer Price 1,358.2563 Bid... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ========================... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ========================... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates Another upward spell KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday on the back of aggressive buying in ... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Energy Dutch, British wholesale gas prices mixed on concerns over Norwegian outage, healthy inventories LONDON: Dutch and British wholesale gas prices were mixed on Wednesday as healthy gas inventories helped offset... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Energy Egypt’s GASC receives offers in int’l veg oils tender CAIRO: The lowest offer presented at an Egyptian state purchasing tender for vegetable oils on Wednesday was... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Energy Russia’s Jan-June gas output down MOSCOW: Russia’s natural gas production in the first half of the year fell by almost 10% to 330 billion cubic... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Grains Agritel estimates French 2023 soft wheat harvest at 34.8m tonnes PARIS: The soft wheat harvest in France, the European Union’s main grower, will rise 3.3% to 34.82 million metric... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 173,296 tonnes of cargo comprising 119,267 tonnes of import cargo and 54,029... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (July 25, 2023)... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Cotton & Textile Slow business on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market remained steady on Wednesday and trading activity was slow due to rains in the ... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Grains Global rice market set for govt deals as India’s ban curbs supplies SINGAPORE: Global rice importers are likely to seek direct deals with governments in exporting countries as ... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Energy Oil dips on lower-than-expected US crude stock draw HOUSTON: Oil prices dipped on Wednesday, after US crude inventories fell less than expected ahead of an expected... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Commodities Gold prices continue to decline KARACHI: Gold prices on Wednesday continued to fall on the local market, traders said. They declined by Rs2400 to... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Energy China hugely boosts crude stockpiling on cheap Russian oil LAUNCESTON, (Australia): China boosted its stockpiling of crude oil to the highest level in three years in June,... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Energy FCA for June: Nepra concludes hearing on KE plea KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) has filed a petition on account of Fuel Charges Adjustment for June 2023 at the rate of Rs... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (July 26, 2023)... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 26, 2023).... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ======================== Open Bid ... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (July 26, 2023).... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (July 26, 2023).... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
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 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (July 26, 2023).... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 26, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
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 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
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 27 Jul, 2023 06:26am
Economy, engagement with global institutions: Caretaker setup given extra powers ahead of elections PML-N successfully persuades allies for the passage of bill by joint sitting of parliament Updated 27 Jul, 2023 10:04am
PM calls for devising extensive export policy KARACHI: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has called for formulating a comprehensive export policy in consultation with... Updated 27 Jul, 2023 09:22am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer