EU hits tech titans with tougher market restraints BRUSSELS: The European Union on Wednesday unveiled the list of digital giants — including Apple, Facebook owner... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
China warns against ‘new Cold War’ as big powers meet in SE Asia JAKARTA: China’s premier said on Wednesday major powers must keep their differences under control and avoid “a... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
China bans govt officials from using iPhone for work: WSJ WASHINGTON: China has ordered officials at central government agencies not to use Apple’s iPhones and other... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Developing countries propose $100bn climate damage fund BRUSSELS: Developing countries have proposed that a new UN fund unlocks at least $100 billion by 2030 to address... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
PCB unveils 2023-24 men’s seven domestic cricket season schedule LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Wednesday unveiled the schedule for seven tournaments, which includes two... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
CNS launches Bahria University’s Pilot Project KARACHI: Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi launched the Pilot Project of Bahria University... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
‘IRS Reporting System’ registers 600m dengue control activities LAHORE: The ‘Larvaciding and Fogging/IRS Reporting System’, developed by the Punjab Information Technology Board... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
IPO chief visits Reap office ‘Efforts on to improve IPR regime in Pakistan’ LAHORE: Chairman Intellectual Property Organization (IPO-Pakistan) Farukh Amil disclosed recently that the... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
US envoy applauds CBD Punjab’s development efforts LAHORE: US Ambassador Donald A. Blome, accompanied by a delegation from the US Consulate, paid a visit to CBD Punjab... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Defence Day: Echoes Of Valour National symbols and ceremonial observances, such as the flag, anthem, national holidays, and war commemorations,... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Defence and Martyrs Day: Message from General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, Nishan-e-Imtiaz (M) Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee TEXT: 6th September reminds us of the enemy's aggression which was successfully thwarted by our resilient nation and... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Defence and Martyrs Day: Message from General Syed Asim Munir, Nishan-e-Imtiaz (M) Chief of Army Staff TEXT: The Defence & Martyrs Day of Pakistan stands as an important milestone in our national and military... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Defence and Martyrs Day: Message from Admiral Muhammad Amjad Khan Niazi, Nishan-e-Imtiaz (M) Chief of Naval Staff TEXT: 6th September is a special day in our nation's history when the valiant Armed Forces with the support of our... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Defence Day: Message from Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, Nishan-e-Imtiaz (M) Chief of Air Staff TEXT: Defence Day of Pakistan symbolises the exemplary courage, consummate professionalism and matchless spirit of... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Defence and Martyrs Day: Message from Dr. Arif Alvi, President Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: We observe 6th of September as Defence & Martyrs Day to pay tribute to our martyrs and their families who... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Defence and Martyrs Day: Message from Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, Caretaker Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: The 6 September is remembered as the day of vigor, bravery, courage and resilience. It stands out in history ... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Defence and Martyrs Day: Message from Lt General Anwar Ali Hyder (Retd), Federal Minister for Defence Islamic Republic of Pakistan TEXT: 6th September is a milestone in the annals of our national history. It reminds us of the indomitable courage... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (September 06, 2023) and the forecast for Thursday (September 07, 2023)... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
COAS says attempt to dent people’s trust in army thwarted ISLAMABAD: Army Chief General Syed Asim Munir on Wednesday said “some elements recently made a sinister attempt to... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Troops repel TTP cross-border raid from Afghanistan Four troops martyred, 12 TTP militants killed Updated 07 Sep, 2023 08:54am
Border gunfight shuts crossing between Afghanistan and Pakistan PESHAWAR: A gun battle erupted Wednesday between Pakistan and Afghan border forces, officials said, that shut their... Updated 07 Sep, 2023 09:34am
Govt to tighten the noose around power thieves ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to launch crackdown across the country against electricity theft,... Updated 07 Sep, 2023 09:17am
2022 floods: minister given briefing on development projects ISLAMABAD: The caretaker Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Muhammad Sami Saeed, directed... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Caretaker govt won’t introduce any law beyond its mandate: Solangi ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Federal Information Minister Murtaza Solangi said on Wednesday that the present government ... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
ICCI organises event on Defence Day: Rich tributes paid to martyrs, veterans of 1965 war ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a ceremony while paying rich tributes to the martyrs and veterans of the 1965 war on Pakistan... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
PM lays floral wreath at Yadgar-e-Shuhada ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar on Wednesday laid floral wreath here at Yadgar-e-Shuhada to... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
ATC grants police two-day physical remand of Elahi ISLAMABAD: The Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC), on Wednesday, sent Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) President Parvaiz Elahi... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Punjab govt launches campaign against electricity theft LAHORE: To combat the alarming surge in power theft within the Lahore Electricity Supply Company (LESCO) and the... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Defence Day marked LAHORE: Defence and Martyrs Day, was marked on Wednesday with a renewed pledge to defend the motherland against all... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Fire in Sialkot factory extinguished after 5 hours SIALKOT: A fire broke out in a factory on Wazirabad Road in Sialkot on Wednesday. The fire was extinguished by ... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: They must take governance courses, maybe they would learn “I propose that the subject titled governance, relatively new if one considers other centuries old subjects like... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Imran Riaz’s recovery case: LHC adjourns hearing till 13th LAHORE: The Lahore High Court chief justice on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of a petition to September 13 filed... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Bad news for Asian FX, esp PKR Pakistani monetary authorities can only count their sorrows as King Dollar’s unrelenting advance pushes Asian... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Evolution, challenges, and prospects of oil and gas exploration sector Pakistan’s oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) sector has traversed a fascinating path since the ... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Letters PTI’s ‘plight’ accentuates under caretakers’ rule? Broadly speaking, President of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) and former chief minister of Punjab Chaudhry Pervez... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Industry Traders term meeting with COAS ‘a ray of hope’ KARACHI: Zubair Tufail President United Business Group (UBG) has said that the Army Chief General Asim Munir’s... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
MD BoK visits Khyber Eye Foundation PESHAWAR: Managing Director Bank of Khyber (BoK) Muhammad Ali Gul Faraz visited the Khyber Eye Foundation on... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Senate panel briefed on PNSC performance KARACHI: The Senate Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs headed by its chairperson Senator Rubina Khalid held a... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Pakistan Standards & Quality Control Authority (Amendment) Bill passed ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Science and Technology passed the bill, “The Pakistan Standards and... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Second National Media Fellowship officially launched KARACHI: The official launch of the second National Media Fellowship (NMF), an innovative step aimed at addressing... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
PIFD holds painting exhibition on Defence Day LAHORE: Pakistan Institute of Fashion and Design (PIFD) organized a painting exhibition on the eve of Defence day ... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
PFA campaigns to discourage multiple frying of used cooking oil LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has commenced a door-to-door awareness campaign to discourage multiple ... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Pak-China Year of Tourism exchanges will bring economic prosperity: Wasi Shah ISLAMABAD: Pakistan should learn lessons from Chinese experiences in the field of tourism which will help and guide... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
LUMS welcomes 1,200 students for Orientation 2023 LAHORE: LUMS recently welcomed a diverse cohort of 1,200 students from cities, towns, and villages across Pakistan ... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
LHC tells Khadija Shah, others to approach trial court for bail LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday disposed of bail applications of Khadija Shah,... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
KP caretaker cabinet approves minimum wage for laborers to Rs32,000 PESHAWAR: The 10th meeting of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Caretaker Provincial Cabinet, chaired by Caretaker Chief... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
JI to launch Bano Qabil 2.0 programme on 10th KARACHI: The Jamaat-e-Islami’s (JI) charity organization -Alkhidmat extends its support to the youth for its Bano... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
IHC bars arrest orders under MPO till further orders ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), Wednesday, barred the district magistrate Islamabad from issuing arrest... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
IG Punjab pays tribute to martyrs on Defence Day LAHORE: Inspector General Police Punjab Dr Usman Anwar paid a tribute to the unparalleled sacrifices of Pakistan ... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Five killed, two hurt as mortar shell hits house in N Waziristan MIRANSHAH: Five family members including mother and four children were killed while two children were injured when a... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
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 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Stocks China stocks wobble ahead of trade data HONG KONG: China and Hong Kong shares clawed back some early losses to close largely flat on Wednesday as investors... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Stocks Wall St slides as services data stokes inflation worries NEW YORK: Wall Street fell on Wednesday after stronger-than-expected services sector data fueled concerns of sticky... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Stocks PSX organises gong ceremony to mark SGL listing KARACHI: A gong ceremony was held at Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Wednesday to celebrate the listing of Symmetry... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following Tuesday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (September 06, 2023).... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (September 06, 2023).... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
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 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (September 06, 2023).... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (September 06, 2023). ====================================... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER ... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER ... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (September 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (September 06, 2023). ==========================... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates Stock market roars back KARACHI: Fresh buying on available attractive, low levels on Wednesday supported the Pakistan Stock Exchange to ... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Energy SNGPL taking ‘decisive action’ against gas pilferers ISLAMABAD: The Sui Northern Gas Pipeline Limited (SNGPL) Islamabad has been taking decisive action against gas... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Energy India seeks more natural gas amid emergency measures to end blackouts SINGAPORE: India is seeking additional volumes of natural gas and has asked utilities to expedite completion of ... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Energy Japan’s Inpex interested in buying of US LNG SINGAPORE: Inpex, Japan’s top oil and gas producer, is interested in buying liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 163,956 tonnes of cargo comprising 119,643 tonnes of import cargo and 44,313... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (September 06, 2023)... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Cotton & Textile Persisting uncertainties push rate down further on cotton market LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association (KCA) on Thursday decreased the spot rate by Rs ... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Energy Oil falls below $90 as markets shuffle back from supply jitters NEW YORK: Oil prices fell below $90 a barrel on Wednesday, after rising over 1 percent the previous session, on a... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Commodities Gold extends decline as dollar gains upper hand NEW YORK: Gold extended its retreat to a fifth day on Wednesday as yields climbed and bets for higher-for-longer US... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Commodities Palm oil closes down on bearish polls on inventories JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower for a third consecutive session on Wednesday after expectations of... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Commodities Gold prices dip KARACHI: The local market on Wednesday saw the biggest fall in gold prices with silver also losing, traders said.... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Energy India’s Aug fuel consumption perks up BENGALURU: India’s fuel consumption in August inched up from a 10-month low, government data showed on Wednesday,... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 06, 2023)... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (September 06, 2023). =======================================... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (September 06, 2023). ======================== Open ... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (September 06, 2023).... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
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 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
PM lays focus on tax reforms, sell-off process Says increasing tax collection is the foremost priority of the government Updated 07 Sep, 2023 09:51am
No head of any corporation or organisation can directly approach PM now: PMO ISLAMABAD: The Prime Minister Office (PMO) has put a bar on direct meetings or correspondence by the heads of... Updated 07 Sep, 2023 08:53am
Economic update for August: Upward adjustment in energy tariffs, fuel price hike to strain inflationary pressures: MoF ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry Wednesday said the upward adjustment in energy tariffs and further increase in fuel... Updated 07 Sep, 2023 09:33am
ECP says 3,600 data entry operators to be assigned to ROs ISLAMABAD: General elections may likely see an inordinate delay following the apparent failure of the Election... Updated 07 Sep, 2023 09:33am
CCP approves two mergers in healthcare, insurance sectors ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has granted approval to two mergers in home healthcare... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
Sect 223 of Customs Act confers broad, general power on FBR: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court noted that Section 223 of the Customs Act, 1969, confers a broad and general power, of... Published 07 Sep, 2023 06:21am
PPIB approves 30pc raise in basic salaries of its employees ISLAMABAD: The Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) has approved interim relief of 30 per cent in basic... Updated 07 Sep, 2023 08:54am
3 imported coal-based IPPs to Thar coal: PPIB seeks details of Chinese Ad hoc Working Group on conversion