First US nuclear reactor in seven years goes online NEW YORK: A new reactor at a US nuclear power plant entered into operation Monday, a first in seven years in the... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis meets members of Swiss Business Council at Karachi TEXT: President Swiss Business Council (SBC) Jason Avanceña, presented the Sindhi Ajrak and Cap to Foreign Minister... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
SICPA Pakistan: Empowering the future through education and social impact TEXT: As a strong advocate of the transformative power of education and social responsibility, SICPA Pakistan... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
ABB Pakistan celebrates: 30 years of excellence TEXT: The year 2022 marks the 30-year anniversary of ABB’s presence in Pakistan. 30 years is a long period –... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Switzerland-Pakistan diplomatic relations TEXT: Switzerland and Pakistan have good, long-standing relations. The two countries have signed a range of economic... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Swiss National Day: Message from Jason Avanceña President, Swiss Business Council TEXT: On this auspicious occasion of the Swiss National Day, I, as the President of the Swiss Business Council (SBC)... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Swiss National Day: Message from Khurram Shahzad Khan President & CEO HABIBMETRO TEXT: Warmest congratulations to the people and Government of Switzerland on the 732nd National Day of the Swiss... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Swiss National Day: Message from Georg Steiner Ambassador of Swiss Confederation to Pakistan TEXT: As you may know, August 1, 2023, marks the 732nd National Day of Switzerland. Nowadays, on August 1, the Swiss... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
TikTok introduces text posts KARACHI: TikTok has announced the launch of text posts, an innovative new format designed to empower creators and... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Court extends IK’s interim bail in six cases ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Monday, extended the interim bail of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Country likely to see more monsoonal rains this month KARACHI: Isolated heavy falls may produce floods in cities and hilly areas with landslides during August, as the... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
CM seeks plan to modernise zoos of four cities LAHORE: The caretaker Punjab Chief Minister Mohsin Naqvi has directed authorities concerned to formulate plan aimed... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Civil society protests monopoly on vaccine manufacturing LAHORE: Various civil society organizations have demanded the government that life-saving vaccines and medicines... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Call for transforming Karachi into humanistic eco-city KARACHI: Dr Yasmeen Lari, CEO Heritage Foundation recognized as the first female architect in Pakistan, and more for... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Desecration of holy Quran: Bilawal raises Pakistan’s concern with Danish FM ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday and raised with his Danish counterpart Pakistan’s ... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (July 31, 2023) and the forecast for Tuesday (August 01, 2023)... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
President confers Hilal-i-Pakistan on He ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday conferred the Hilal-i-Pakistan award on Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng,... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
IS claims responsibility for Bajaur blast that killed 54 KHAR: The Islamic State group claimed responsibility Monday for a suicide bomb blast in Bajaur that killed at least... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
NA adopts Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill 2023 ISLAMABAD: After Senate, the National Assembly on Monday passed the Pakistan Army (Amendment) Bill, 2023, proposing ... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Toshakhana case: PTI chief again approaches SC against IHC order ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman again approached the apex court against the Islamabad High... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Imran granted time till today to record his statement in Toshakhana case ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Monday, granted time to Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman and former prime... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Karachi: New route of electric bus announced KARACHI: In a significant move to improve public transportation, the Sindh government has announced the launch of a... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
SC disposes of plea against Justice Isa, others ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court disposed of contempt petition against Justice Qazi Faez Isa and two other members of ... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Homage paid to Madr-e-Millat Fatima Jinnah LAHORE: Homage was paid to Madr-e-Millat Fatima Jinnah, as her 130th birth anniversary was observed on Monday.... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Punjab Local Government: Action decided against corrupt elements LAHORE: Caretaker Punjab Local Government Minister Amir Mir has decided to take tough action against corrupt ... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Tehreem Elahi’s plea: Justice Farooq recuses himself LAHORE: Justice Farooq Haider of the Lahore High Court on Monday rescued himself from a petition filed by the wife ... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Punjab matric results announced LAHORE: The results of the matriculation examination held across Punjab have been announced. Special Secretary ... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Punjab govt to spend Rs15bn on 28 hospitals LAHORE: The Punjab government has prepared a plan for the improvement of public health facilities, proposing to ... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Bajaur atrocity Pakistan’s long standing affliction of religious extremist terrorism is far from over. In Khar, Bajaur, Khyber... Updated 01 Aug, 2023 06:39am
Mayor says a ‘developed Karachi’ a must for a prosperous Pakistan KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Barrister Murtaza Wahab has said that he will make all-out efforts to resolve the issues of... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Reducing rising electricity tariff? — III In the previous space, we focused on immediate financial restructuring solutions for enabling reduction in... Updated 01 Aug, 2023 06:43am
‘Your network is your net worth’ People love to belong. They feel it gives them status, security, opportunity for upward or lateral mobility. Some... Updated 01 Aug, 2023 06:45am
Vulnerable communities: SHRC, LAS ink MoU for free legal aid KARACHI: Sindh Human Rights Commission (SHRC) and the Legal Aid Society (LAS) have taken a step forward to promote... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Non-traditional security: Round table conference held on defensive and offensive economics ISLAMABAD: A round table conference titled “Defensive and Offensive Economics (Non-Traditional Security) led by ... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
IUB incident: Plea seeking judicial inquiry filed LAHORE: A petition has been filed in the Lahore High Court seeking a judicial inquiry into the scandal of drug and... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Civilians’ trial in military courts: Plea filed in SC to constitute full court ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial has been asked to constitute a Full Court for hearing ... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Discrimination and rising Islamophobia: Pakistan commitment to work closely with OIC: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari attended the 18th Extraordinary Meeting of the Council of Foreign... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Minister for exploiting own resources to get rid of IMF FAISALABAD: Pakistan must exploit its own natural resources to get rid of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Justice Safdar retires LAHORE: Justice Safdar Saleem Shahid of the Lahore High Court on Monday retired from his office after serving the... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Real estate, construction: Demand to appoint advisor to PM in caretaker setup ISLAMABAD: The government needs to create a special position of ‘Advisor to the Prime Minister on Real Estate and... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates Heavyweights lead rally KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed a bullish trend and closed on strong positive note with healthy... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Dar lies or dark lies? “Why the scepticism?” “I take strong exception to anyone who underrates my intelligence.” “Who did?”... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 166,641 tonnes of cargo comprising 108,060 tonnes of import cargo and 58,581... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Stocks FTSE 100 ends marginally higher LONDON: British stocks edged higher on Monday as firmer commodity prices supported the energy and mining sectors, ... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Stocks European stocks rise on cooling inflation PARIS: European shares ended higher on Monday, helped by gains in healthcare stocks and a report showing euro zone... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Stocks China, HK shares extend gains HONG KONG: Hong Kong and China stocks extended gains on Monday to close their best month since January, as a slew of... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Stocks Wall St inches up, eyes monthly gain on US soft landing hopes NEW YORK: Wall Street rose on Monday with key benchmarks set to end July higher on upbeat company earnings and hopes... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
IMF’s SBF The IMF Stand-By Facility (SBF) of $3 billion has been in operation for two weeks now. Already, there is a big... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Letters Country needs stability at all costs It was China some time ago that said it is opposed to a G20 tourism meeting in the disputed Himalayan territory of... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (July 31, 2023).... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (July 31, 2023).... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
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 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (July 31, 2023).... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (July 31, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
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 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (July 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (July 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,571.0507... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,120.1150... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (July 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,606.1424 BID... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,792.4739... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 545.4247... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 469.4623... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (July 31, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 2,455.6916... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (July 31, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Energy Mining sector: new regulatory regime anytime soon ISLAMABAD: State Minister for Petroleum Dr Musadik Malik said on Monday the government will soon introduce a new... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Energy OGDCL records substantial production increase in July KARACHI: While successfully implementing cutting-edge technologies and industry’s best practices, the Oil and Gas... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Cotton crop: PAD to impart technical guidance to farmers LAHORE: Secretary Agriculture, Punjab Iftikhar Ali Sahoo has asked the field formations to ensure the technical... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Grains Russian wheat export prices stable last week after spiking due to grain deal exit MOSCOW: Export prices for Russian wheat maintained levels last week after spiking a week earlier due to Russia’s... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Grains Asia rice: Thai, Vietnamese prices hit over decade highs on India curbs Prices of rice exported from Vietnam and Thailand soared to their highest in more than a decade this week, as... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 20.762 ... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Brazil’s second corn harvest SAO PAULO: Brazilian farmers had harvested 55% of the area planted for their second corn crop in the center-south... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Asia coffee: Vietnam trade muted on empty supply HANOI: Trading activity in Vietnam’s coffee market continued on a subdued note on empty stockpile, while prices in... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Iron ore higher on fresh China support SINGAPORE: Iron ore futures edged up on Monday after Chinese authorities announced measures to increase consumption,... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Energy Asia’s LNG demand ticks higher, but Europe’s slips, leaving prices muted LAUNCESTON, (Australia): Asia’s demand for liquefied natural gas (LNG) ticked up to the most in six months in July... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (July 31, 2023)... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Cotton & Textile Volume of business slow due to rains in cotton areas LAHORE: The local cotton market on Monday remained steady and the trading volume remained low due to rains in the... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Copper climbs to one-month high LONDON: Copper prices climbed to their highest in more than a month on Monday, spurred by hopes of further stimulus... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Energy Oil prices edge up, eye strong monthly gains BENGALURU: Oil prices were set to post their biggest monthly gains in more than a year on Monday, on expectations... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Gold set for best month in four as rate-hike cycle nears end NEW YORK: Gold prices rose on Monday, putting them on track for their best month in four as an overall weaker dollar... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Palm oil closed down 3pc on stronger ringgit JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed down 3.02% on Monday, following a stronger ringgit and weaker rival oils,... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Commodities USDA June soybean crush seen at 175.5m bushels CHICAGO: US soy processors likely crushed 5.265 million short tons of soybeans, or 175.5 million bushels, in June,... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Energy Gas supply in QAB Park, BIE: OGRA issues license to PIEDMC LAHORE: Punjab Industrial Estates Development and Management Company’s efforts to deliver amenities to the... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Energy Ogra hikes LPG price ISLAMABAD: The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has been increased by Rs23.87 per kg with effect from August ... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Commodities Gold prices down KARACHI: Gold prices on Monday slumped, but silver grew on the local market, traders said. Gold lost value by ... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (July 31, 2023)... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (July 31, 2023). ======================================= Offset ... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (July 31, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (July 31, 2023).... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Monday (July 31,... Published 01 Aug, 2023 06:19am
‘New model’ to characterize 2nd CPEC phase PM praises role of President Xi Updated 01 Aug, 2023 10:03am
CPEC plays vital role in addressing power outages: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday said the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) played a very... Updated 01 Aug, 2023 09:41am
Six MoUs inked with China ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China, on Monday, signed six memorandums of understanding (MoUs) to further enhance... Updated 01 Aug, 2023 09:12am
Pakistan’s imports of Russian crude face port, refinery, currency constraints KARACHI: Pakistan is unlikely to meet a target for Russian crude to make up two-thirds of its oil imports, despite... Updated 01 Aug, 2023 08:56am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion