National Day of the Republic of Turkiye: Message from Muhammad Farooq Afzal, Founding President Pakistan-Turkiye Business Forum TEXT: The people and the Government of Pakistan express their heartiest congratulations to the brotherly people and... Published 29 Oct, 2022 07:07am
National Day of the Republic of Turkiye: Message from Recep Tayyip Erdogan President of Turkiye TEXT: My Dear Nation... I greet you with my most heartfelt feelings, affection, and respect. Today, we altogether... Published 29 Oct, 2022 07:06am
Commodities Gold prices up KARACHI: Gold prices on Friday continued to gain more value on the local market, traders said. Gold went up by Rs... Published 29 Oct, 2022 07:03am
UN official, Hina discuss post-flood efforts ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar and Resident Coordinator of UN in Pakistan Julien... Published 29 Oct, 2022 07:02am
Governor approves four bills LAHORE: Punjab Governor Muhammad Balighur Rehman on Friday gave assent to four bills which have become Acts and come... Published 29 Oct, 2022 07:00am
PTI’s ‘long march’: CM reviews security steps LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Chaudhry Pervaiz Elahi on Friday chaired a high-level meeting in which matters... Published 29 Oct, 2022 06:59am
Reconstitution of BoDs of three Discos challenged in court LAHORE: The reconstitution of Board of Directors (BoDs) of three distribution companies (Discos) has been challenged... Published 29 Oct, 2022 06:58am
PTI’s actual goal ‘Haqeeqi Azadi’: Umar LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) General Secretary Asad Umar has said that the PTI’s actual goal was... Published 29 Oct, 2022 06:56am
Anchorperson sent to jail LAHORE: A city magistrate on Friday turned down a request of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) for physical... Published 29 Oct, 2022 06:54am
Social entrepreneurship ecosystem: ‘Global Entrepreneurship Week’ at MiTE kicked off KARACHI: The Global Entrepreneurship Week has kicked off at Millennium Institute of Technology & ... Published 29 Oct, 2022 06:53am
US ambassador calls on Dar ISLAMABAD: Donald Blome, Ambassador of the USA on Friday called on Finance Minister Ishaq Dar and vowed to enhance... Published 29 Oct, 2022 06:50am
Tax under Sec 7E: SHC dismisses pleas ISLAMABAD: Sindh High Court (SHC) has dismissed petitions filed against imposition of tax on immovable properties on... Published 29 Oct, 2022 06:48am
Abid Zuberi elected SCBA president ISLAMABAD: Abid Zuberi of Professional Lawyers Group, known as Hamid Khan Group, won Supreme Court Bar Association... Published 29 Oct, 2022 06:47am
Senate panel told: 152 big climatic events pushed up food insecurity in country ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was informed on Friday that the country witnessed 152 extreme climatic events – ... Published 29 Oct, 2022 06:42am
Pelosi’s husband assaulted with hammer at home SAN FRANCISCO: A hammer-wielding man attacked US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband during a break-in at the... Published 29 Oct, 2022 06:39am
Defiant Iranians hit streets again to protest ‘brutal’ crackdown PARIS: Iranians took to the streets around the country again on Friday to protest against the killings of youths in ... Published 29 Oct, 2022 06:31am
SBP approves BankIslami sponsor shareholders KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has granted its approval to Ahmed Goolam Mohamed Randeree and Shabir Ahmed... Updated 29 Oct, 2022 12:33pm
NBP’s 9-month pre-tax profit soars to Rs48.3bn, 20.1pc up YoY KARACHI: The Board of Directors of National Bank of Pakistan “NBP” “the Bank” met on Friday to approve the... Updated 29 Oct, 2022 12:32pm
Rehabilitation: PM asks using resources on emergency basis ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif presided over a review meeting regarding the rehabilitation of flood ... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Pakistan-Bangladesh U19 series: PCB announces match officials LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday confirmed the match officials’ appointments for the six-match... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
CTC meeting: Pakistan rejects Indian baseless propaganda ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday categorically rejected India’s baseless propaganda directed against the country at... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Paediatric Covid-19 vaccination drive 2nd round starts from 31st LAHORE: Expanded Programme on Immunization Punjab (EPI) will be launching Round II of the Paediatric Covid-19... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Ordercall makes virtual healthcare coverage with medIQ KARACHI: Ordercall, one of Pakistan’s fastest-growing B2B startups, has signed MoU with medIQ smart healthcare,... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
No one will be allowed to storm Capital, says Rana RAWALPINDI: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Friday said that government will deal with the participants of the... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Tharparkar & Gwadar districts: MOITT launches two projects worth Rs1bn ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MOITT) on Friday launched two projects ... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Minister rejects Swati’s claim ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Rana Sanaullah on Friday categorically rejected Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s Senator... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
MBL donates Rs35m to hospital for solar panels system KARACHI: Meezan Bank has donated Rs35 million to Indus Hospital & Health Network for installation of a solar... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
IHC extends protective bail of PML-N leader ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday extended protective bail to Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Health & Wellness Heart diseases rise due to unhealthy lifestyle, experts KARACHI: About 47 people are dying due to heart problems every hour in Pakistan, most of them because of living an... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Post-floods rebuilding, recovery: Sherry says $16bn needed ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning Ahsan Iqbal said on Friday that the government has disbursed $ 286 million among ... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Dry weather likely to continue KARACHI: The continuing dry weather is expected to deteriorate urban air quality but may favour harvesting of the... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
‘Cash for worker’ programme launched in Sindh ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sajid Hussain Turi on Friday... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Alkhidmat Karachi sets up RO plant KARACHI: Alkhidmat Karachi has installed a new RO water filtration plant at Bahadurabad with the assistance of... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
8th convocation ceremony of BUHSC held KARACHI: The 8th convocation ceremony of Bahria University Health Sciences Campus (BUHSC) was held at Karachi. Chief... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (October 28, 2022) and the forecast for Saturday (October 29, 2022)... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates Political uncertainty keeps PSX in deep red KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday remained under pressure and closed in deep red with heavy losses ... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Swati names army personnel ‘responsible’ for ‘custodial torture’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Senator Azam Swati on Friday demanded Chief of the Army Staff ... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Pakistan’s exports in the doldrums Subsidies such as those relating to power tariffs have been the lifelines of our export industry, notably the ... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Billboards: the display of suggestive advertisements On October 17, 2018, the Supreme Court of Pakistan ordered the removal of all billboards and hoardings from public... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Cracks appear in Credit Suisse comeback plans After months of reflecting, Credit Suisse’s chairman Axel Lehmann revealed an overhaul “to rebuild Credit Suisse... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
European retailers are on investors’ naughty lists this Christmas As the cost-of-living crisis squeezes consumers and shrinks disposable incomes, this year’s Christmas shopping... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
World Bank estimates around $40bn flood losses, NA panel told ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Climate Change was informed Friday that the World Bank... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Chinese envoy meets Dar ISLAMABAD: Nong Rong, Ambassador of China called on Finance Minister Ishaq Dar at the Finance Division on Friday.... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: What happened on Pakistan’s Fateful Thursday Past? “What’s the difference between a politician, a journalist and a spy chief?” “Oh dear.” “Aesop, the guy... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
India with tainted record is in no position to define ‘global interest’: FO ISLAMABAD: Foreign Office on Friday said that India with a tainted track record in anti-money laundering and... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Ziauddin University holds 16th interactive series of ZU Dialogues KARACHI: "Mental health is no different from physical health," the saying goes. Mental health issues can be ... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Speakers for strict laws to save young generation from drugs, smoking ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar on Friday called upon the government to formulate strict laws to prevent the young... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Milk, meat production: Speakers emphasise artificial insemination HYDERABAD: The Pro Vice Chancellor of Sindh Agriculture University, Dr. Jan Muhammad Marri, has said that indigenous... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Shell Pakistan promotes biker, rickshaw fuelling safety KARACHI: Shell Pakistan promotes biker and rickshaw refuelling safety to its consumers and has launched a safety... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Irregularities in Hyderabad-Sukkur Motorway project: Senate body to write letter to PM, chairman Senate ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Communications on Friday decided to write a letter to chairman Senate ... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (October 28, 2022).... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (October 28, 2022).... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
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 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU INCOME GROWTH FUND KARACHI: EFU Income Growth Fund Rates on Friday Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL INCOME FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Income Fund Rates on Friday Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates JLI TAKAFUL BALANCE FUND KARACHI: JLI Takaful Balance Fund Rates on Friday Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Rates JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
KSA willing to set up $10bn oil refinery: PM Says Saudi Crown Prince Muhammad bin Salman said that he was ready to do anything for Pakistan Updated 29 Oct, 2022 10:01am
Pakistan, KSA agree to increase cooperation in energy, other sectors ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Saudi Arabia are said to have agreed to activate the agreement on financing and providing... Updated 29 Oct, 2022 09:43am
PM likely to seek debt relief from China PM scheduled to undertake official visit to China from Nov 1 Updated 29 Oct, 2022 10:54am
Taxes No extension of income tax return filing deadline: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will not extend the late date for filing of income tax returns beyond... Updated 29 Oct, 2022 06:15pm
Assets declared under two statutes not subject to CVT: expert ISLAMABAD: Former chairman of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), Shabbar Zaidi Friday said that assets declared... Updated 29 Oct, 2022 09:46am
PTBA urges FBR to remove bottlenecks ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tax Bar Association (PTBA) has raised serious issues in the filing of income tax return for tax... Updated 29 Oct, 2022 09:43am
Embittered but confident Imran Khan kicks off ‘long march’ LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan on Friday launched his party’s long march to Islamabad,... Updated 29 Oct, 2022 09:41am
Audio leaks probe: FIA summons Qureshi ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Friday summoned former foreign minister and Pakistan... Updated 29 Oct, 2022 09:41am
ECC allows TCP to import wheat, urea ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has allowed Trading Corporation (TCP) import of... Updated 29 Oct, 2022 09:46am
SPI inflation up 4.13pc WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) based inflation for the week ended on October 28, recorded an ... Updated 29 Oct, 2022 12:32pm
Cotton & Textile PCGA demands govt take notice of cotton trade ‘crisis’ MULTAN: The Pakistan Cotton Growers Association (PCGA) has demanded the government take immediate notice of the... Updated 29 Oct, 2022 09:45am
Small-scale traders: FBR says simple tax return form in Urdu to be notified ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has informed the traders’ community that a simple return form in ... Updated 29 Oct, 2022 09:45am
Violation of regulatory instructions: SBP imposes Rs290.363m penalty on six banks KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has imposed financial penalty of Rs 290.363 million on 6 banks for... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Uncharted territory or murky waters? EDITORIAL: Just the fact that the ISI (Inter-Services Intelligence chief) felt compelled to step out of the shadows... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Sexual violence that remains unreported EDITORIAL: How ironic it is that 9 out of 10 cases of sexual violence go unreported in the national media. The... Updated 29 Oct, 2022 12:58pm
Companies 9-month financial results: BOP’s pre-tax profit rises to Rs12.45bn LAHORE: A meeting of the Board of Directors of The Bank of Punjab was held on Friday to consider and approve the... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Companies PSL holds its annual corporate briefing session ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Services Limited (PSL) conducted its third corporate briefing session at a local hotel in... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate slides LAHORE: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Friday decreased the spot rate by Rs 200 per... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Energy Rafique appointed Nepra Member Technical ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed Rafique Ahmed Shaikh, as Member Technical, for three years on the... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Telenor’s revenue increases in PKR terms ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan’s revenue declined by around 8 percent in NOK (Norwegian Kroner) terms, while... Updated 29 Oct, 2022 12:34pm
Industry Need stressed to break cartelism in shipping sector KARACHI: Due to the lack of uniform law for shipping companies in the country, the shipping companies have increased... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Energy KE Q1 results shows considerable decline KARACHI: KE’s financial results for Q1 FY 23 showed a considerable decline owing to the impact of multiple... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Industry BMP for revisiting trade, immigration policies LAHORE: Raising questions on the poor mechanisms to ensure dollars availability, the Federation of Pakistan Chambers... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Industry Tractor assembly, parts manufacturing: Belarus likely to launch JV in Pakistan FAISALABAD: Belarus could launch a joint venture for tractor assembly and manufacturing of its parts in Pakistan,... Published 29 Oct, 2022 05:55am
Attachment of bank accounts of taxpayers: FBR orders sales tax/FED recovery only after approval by field committees
