The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (June 06, 2023) and the forecast for Wednesday (June 07, 2023)... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Ahsan rejects rumors about delay in general elections LAHORE: Rejecting the probability of delay in general elections, Minister for Planning and Development Ahsan Iqbal... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
CDA conducts several anti-encroachment operations ISLAMABAD: Capital Development Authority on Tuesday conducted several anti-encroachment operations in different ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
COO KW&SB assures equitable distribution of water to citizens KARACHI: COO Karachi Water and Sewerage Board (KW&SB) Engineer Asadullah Khan on Tuesday revealed that water... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Sedition case: Court issues non-bailable arrest warrant for Gill ISLAMABAD: A local court, on Tuesday, rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Shahbaz Gill’s plea seeking... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Customs seizes Rs27.12m worth of tobacco products KARACHI: The Collectorate of Customs Enforcement, Karachi on Monday seized a significant quantity of smuggled... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
War against terrorism: Governor focuses on role of LEAs personnel LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman has lauded the role of officers and personnel of the law ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
ISSI to mark 50th Foundation Day on 16th ISLAMABAD: The Institute of Strategic Studies Islamabad (ISSI), one of Pakistan’s premier think-tanks, reaches an... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Jazz joins CoRe Alliance to advance climate commitment ISLAMABAD: Jazz has announced joining the Collect and Recycle (CoRe) Alliance to advance its climate commitment.... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Karachi mayorship election: JI vows to outplay PPP with surprise KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Tuesday accused the ruling PPP of forcing its political allies out of the... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Increase in illegal arms carriers: Lahore Police launch crackdowns LAHORE: In a joint operation, Lahore Police and the Punjab Safe Cities Authority have successfully apprehended an... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
LDA removes more than 35 encroachments LAHORE: In an operation against encroachment of parking spaces, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) removed... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
China, Russia launch joint air patrol; South Korea alarmed BEIJING: China and Russia conducted a joint air patrol on Tuesday over the Sea of Japan and East China Sea for a... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Middle East Iran’s embassy reopens in Saudi Arabia for first time in 7 years RIYADH: Iran officially reopened its embassy in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday, a Reuters witness said, following a deal to... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Iran reopens long-shut Saudi embassy, confirming détente RIYADH: Iran reopened on Tuesday its embassy in Saudi Arabia after a seven-year closure, reaffirming a... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Punjab govt’s debt stock jumps to Rs1,652.2bn by end of March LAHORE: The Punjab government’s debt stock, local and external, has jumped to Rs 1,652.2 billion by the end of... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Babar one of the nominees for ‘ICC Player of the Month Award’ LAHORE: Skipper of the Pakistan cricket team Babar Azam has been nominated one of the nominees for the prestigious... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Zille Shah murder case: LHC confirms pre-arrest bail of Imran Khan LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday confirmed the pre-arrest bail of PTI Chairman Imran Khan in a murder case ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Spouses, dependents included: PAC directs NAB official to bring assets details by tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) directed the high-ranking official of the National Accountability... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Potential tropical cyclone develops over Southeast Arabian Sea KARACHI: A potential tropical cyclone has developed over Southeast Arabian Sea about 1500 kilometers from south of... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
‘Proper distribution of resources a must for national development’ KARACHI: Chairman of National Business Group Pakistan, President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
SCBA, PBC condemn murder of SC lawyer ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) and the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC), on Tuesday, strongly... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
KP govt employees: SECP grants NOCs to 4 voluntary pension fund schemes ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) on... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Awarding of kiosks in four new Sasta Bazaars: Senate body asks MCI to obtain data from BISP for finalising names ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body, on Tuesday, asked the Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad (MCI) to obtain data from... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
SSUET, Ihsan Trust to provide interest-free loan to students KARACHI: Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Traders reject ‘early market closure’ KARACHI: Traders on Tuesday rejected the government's decision to close down markets by 8 pm, saying that in the... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Govt urged to reduce GST on raw material for sanitary napkins ISLAMABAD: Mehnaz Akbar Aziz, member of the National Assembly (MNA) and chairperson for the Parliamentary Committee... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Dollar surge jeopardises education of DIMC students KARACHI: The escalating value of the dollar has caused significant turmoil for students at the Dow International... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
There’s no authentic data to deal with solid waste challenge KARACHI: There is no authentic data available on the massive quantity of solid waste including plastic trash... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Govt to widen Jam Sadiq Bridge, says Wahab KARACHI: Adviser to the Chief Minister Sindh and candidate for Karachi mayor slot, Murtaza Wahab has said that Jam... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Bushra Bibi declined protective bail LAHORE: The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Tuesday declining protective bail to Imran Khan’s wife Bushra Bibi, sought... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Thunderstorm, rain grip Lahore LAHORE: Dust, thunderstorm and rain followed by a weak spell of hailing gripped the city on Tuesday evening, as... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Industries, Auqaf depts sign MoU to train seminary students LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Religious Affairs Syed Azfar Ali Nasir has hailed the government’s pioneering... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
LHC moved against acquittal of Dr Yasmin LAHORE: The Punjab government on Tuesday filed a petition before the Lahore High Court challenging the acquittal of... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
PTI workers should be tried in ATCs: Aitzaz LAHORE: Leading lawyer and PPP stalwart Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan has said the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Prohibited funding case: PTI seeks more time from ECP to submit reply to show-cause notice ISLAMABAD: Former ruling party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) has sought more time from the poll entity to submit... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Trial of civilians under military courts: SC Registrar’s Office raises objection on IK’s petition ISLAMABAD: The Registrar Office Supreme Court, on Tuesday, raised objection on Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Tarar holds IK ‘responsible’ for lawyer’s murder in Quetta ISLAMABAD: The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister, Attaullah Tarar, on Tuesday held Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Direct flights to KSA: Saudi aviation team arrives to examine security matters KARACHI: A high-level delegation from Saudi Arabia’s General Aviation Civil Aviation (GACA) has arrived on a... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Illicit cigarette industry: Govt likely to announce support to small shopkeepers ISLAMABAD: The government is expected to announce support and assistance to small shopkeepers across the country to... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Industry National Productivity Organisation: Ministry launches project to improve productivity of various sectors ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production has launched a development project to improve the productivity... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
SC lawyer shot dead in Quetta QUETTA: A Supreme Court lawyer, Abdul Razzaq Shar, was shot dead on Tuesday near Airport Road, Quetta. Unknown ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Leaked audio clips: SC raises question ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court questioned how without ascertaining the veracity, credibility, and authenticity of the... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
PTI’s vice-chairman Qureshi released ISLAMABAD: In a huge relief for Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) – which has been caught in a political storm for ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Tuesday (June 06,... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
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 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (June 06, 2023).... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ========================== KIBOR... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,517.1206 ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE 1,089.7843... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== OFFER PRICE... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
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 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ==================================== BR... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (June 06, 2023).... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
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 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (June 06, 2023).... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Tuesday (June 06, 2023).... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (June 06, 2023).... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================================= Offset... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (June 06, 2023)... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices. ========================================= ALUMINIUM... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Letters IMF’s intransigence The government would have us believe that there needs to be a cut-off point beyond which the IMF (International... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Beyond the needle and thread: Women’s empowerment through textile exports Women hold up half the sky, but whether they are compensated for this effort in Pakistan remains questionable. As of... Updated 07 Jun, 2023 06:42am
Leadership and economics Upon the conclusion of every single overseas visit I am filled with sadness and a deep sense of disillusionment. ... Updated 07 Jun, 2023 06:36am
Stocks S&P 500, Nasdaq rise as banks advance NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose on Tuesday as banks led a rally in economically sensitive sectors, while... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Stocks China stocks close lower ahead of trade data SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Tuesday, erasing earlier gains ahead of trade data, despite expectations of... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port Trust handled 102,266 tonnes of cargo comprising 71,476 tonnes of import cargo and 30,790... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Finally, IMF bailout in sight? “Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister, sees the International Monetary Fund deal materializing this month.”... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Elections cannot take place in two months: Zardari LAHORE: Former President Asif Ali Zardari said Tuesday that elections could not take place in two months and they... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Rates Equities extend gains KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday on the back of aggressive buying in various... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (June 06, 2023). ======================== Open Bid Rs... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Special Economic Zones‘$820m infrastructure investment to be completed in 2 years’ ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Tuesday was informed that $ 820 million planned infrastructure investment in... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
‘IT sector can help boost national economy’ KARACHI: Information Technology can help the ailing national economy get back on track by not only directly... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
FPCCI says agri sector can be the game changer for economy KARACHI: Federation of Pakistan chambers of Commerce and Industry (FPCCI) has emphasized that the government’s... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
World Bank cuts 2024 global growth forecast as rate hikes bite but lifts 2023 outlook WASHINGTON: The World Bank on Tuesday raised its 2023 global growth outlook as the US, China and other major... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
SBP renews status of VIS, Pacra as ECAIs KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan has renewed the status of the two credit rating agencies operating in Pakistan... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Combating plastic pollution EDITORIAL: This year’s theme for World Environment Day “Beat plastic pollution” calls for efforts to banish... Updated 07 Jun, 2023 06:27am
Growth projection EDITORIAL: Annual Plan Coordination Committee (APCC) met under the chairmanship of the Minister for Planning,... Updated 07 Jun, 2023 06:28am
Commodities Gold in wait-and-see mode as Fed rate path stays cloudy NEW YORK: Gold prices steadied on Tuesday, trading in a tight range as investors awaited more cues to assess the... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Commodities Palm oil ends lower on prospects of higher stockpiles KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed lower on Tuesday after a survey forecast higher stockpiles as... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Commodities Greenback gains, Aussie jumps on RBA rate hike NEW YORK: The US dollar gained against the euro and yen on Tuesday as investors focused on the likelihood that the... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Energy Oil prices steady as economic fears offset Saudi output cut NEW YORK: Oil prices were little changed on Tuesday after erasing earlier losses as worries over sluggish global... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Cotton & Textile Moderate activity on cotton market LAHORE: The local cotton market on Tuesday remained steady and the trading volume remained good. Cotton Analyst... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rates KARACHI: official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (June 06, 2023)... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Energy US natgas up on hot weather forecasts, soaring global prices NEW YORK: US natural gas futures rose about 3% on Monday on forecasts for low wind power, warmer weather and higher... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Energy Asia distillates: Gasoil premiums fall after cautious buying SINGAPORE: The uptrend in spot premiums for Asia 10 ppm sulphur gasoil paused after five sessions of gains as buying... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 17.476 ... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Commodities Japanese rubber futures down SINGAPORE: Japanese rubber futures closed marginally lower on Tuesday, weighed down by Shanghai losses and lower... Published 07 Jun, 2023 06:05am
Policy for installing more than one electricity meter unchanged, says Power Division amid social media reports
Policy for installing more than one electricity meter unchanged, says Power Division amid social media reports