The Supreme Court Wednesday constituted an 'implementation' bench for supervision of progress on the dams' construction. A special committee, comprising two directors of State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and an official of the Supreme Court, is formed to look
The first meeting of Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs on Wednesday exchanged views on putting Pakistan's foreign policy in changing regional and global dynamics. According to a Foreign Office statement, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi chaired the
The first meeting of Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs on Wednesday exchanged views on putting Pakistan's foreign policy in changing regional and global dynamics. According to a Foreign Office statement, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi chaired the
Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday chaired a meeting in which it was decided that dedicated Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) offices would be set up at the federal and provincial levels for the purpose of removing bottlenecks and facilitating investors in t
Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday chaired a meeting in which it was decided that dedicated Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) offices would be set up at the federal and provincial levels for the purpose of removing bottlenecks and facilitating investors in t
Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday chaired a meeting in which it was decided that dedicated Ease of Doing Business (EoDB) offices would be set up at the federal and provincial levels for the purpose of removing bottlenecks and facilitating investors in t
Interest rates on new foreign currency deposits issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday (January 09, 2019).
Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than those brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) and on deposits (brought under FE Circular No: 45 of 1985) - issued by the Foreign Exchange Rates Commi
Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates, Foreign Currency Bearer Certificates, Special US Dollar bonds and profits thereon by all banks and also for providing forward cover on foreign currency d
Indian shares finished higher for the fourth consecutive session, as risk appetite improved on hopes of a positive outcome from the US-China trade talks, while domestic investors remained optimistic about a strong results season. The benchmark BSE index c
Saudi Arabia's stock market climbed to a five month high on Wednesday, while most major Gulf markets also gained as oil prices rose 2 percent on optimism over US-Chinese trade talks. Both crude price benchmarks added to Tuesday's gains and have now been o
US stocks rose on Wednesday, aiming for a fourth day of gains, led by technology and other trade-sensitive sectors following signs of progress in trade talks between the United States and China. Hopes of a deal between the world's two largest economies th
The S&P 500 jumped to a three-week high on Tuesday, led by Apple, Amazon, Facebook and industrial shares on bets that the United States and China would strike a deal to end their trade war. The three-day rally kicked off on Friday following robust US jobs
Australian shares ended at an 8-week high on Wednesday as global markets rallied on renewed optimism that the United States and China are inching toward a deal to end their bruising trade war. In palpable relief after weeks of volatility in markets, MSCI'
US Treasury yields rose for a third day on Tuesday, in line with higher US stocks, as optimism over a trade deal between the United States and China boosted risk appetite. Trade talks will continue in Beijing for an unscheduled third day as the world's tw
US Treasury yields rose for a third day on Tuesday, in line with higher US stocks, as optimism over a trade deal between the United States and China boosted risk appetite. Trade talks will continue in Beijing for an unscheduled third day as the world's tw
Tokyo stocks closed higher on Wednesday for the third session in a row, extending rallies of global bourses on signs of progress in US-China trade talks. The benchmark Nikkei 225 index gained 1.10 percent, or 223.02 points, to close at 20,427.06, while th
China stocks closed higher on Wednesday on optimism around the United States and China moving closer to a trade deal, and Beijing encouraging consumer spending amid economic slowdown. The blue-chip CSI300 index ended up 1.0 percent at 3,078.48, while the
European shares rose on Wednesday, driven by the export-oriented autos and tech sectors, as optimism grew that the United States and China could avoid a full-blown trade war that would worsen the slowdown in the global economy. The pan-European STOXX 600
Shares in Hong Kong rose on Wednesday to levels not seen since last November, as investors welcomed progress in the Sino-US trade talks and fresh moves by China to stimulate domestic consumption. At the close of trade, the Hang Seng index was up 2.3 perce
Most Southeast Asian stock markets closed higher on Wednesday, with Philippines rising nearly 3 percent, on rising optimism that talks between China and the United States could end a months-long trade war between the world's top two economies.
UK shares jumped to their highest in more than a month on Wednesday, joining a broad global rally on hopes of an end to the US-Sino trade row and as a positive update from Taylor Wimpey gave a much-needed boost to house-builders. London's blue-chip bourse
British productivity growth slowed to a two-year low during the three months to last September, official figures showed on Wednesday, reinforcing concerns about the underlying health of the economy ahead of Brexit.
The EU stands firm in its refusal to include agriculture in a new trade deal with the United States, European Trade Commissioner Cecilia Malmstroem said Wednesday.
French consumer confidence fell in December to its lowest since November 2014, putting more pressure on the euro zone's second-biggest economy, which has been hit by anti-government protests.
Canada's central bank on Wednesday maintained its key lending rate at 1.75 percent, citing a continued slowing of the global economy and fears over a US-China trade war.
US central bankers on Wednesday seemed in lock-step in their desire to reassure financial markets that, for now, they will hold off on raising interest rates any further. Three voting members of the Federal Reserve policy committee that sets the benchmark
China's annual passenger car sales fell last year for the first time in more than 20 years as the trade war with the US rocked consumer confidence and Beijing reined in car financing channels. Passenger car sales fell to 22.4 million vehicles in 2018, dow
The United States and China on Wednesday concluded three days of extended talks to resolve their trade war, with a member of the American delegation saying negotiations "went just fine".
Italy's anti-trust authority said Wednesday it has fined a swathe of top car makers, including BMW, Fiat-Chrysler, Ford and Toyota, 678 million euros ($776 million) for operating a financing cartel.
FIFA on Wednesday repeated an appeal to Thai authorities for the release to Australia of a former Bahrain national footballer held on an extradition request. Hakeem Alaraibi, who has refugee status in Australia, was stopped by Thai immigration on November
A special temporary courthouse at Dhaka's main cricket stadium expelled 20 punters for placing illegal bets during the first three days of the Bangladesh Premier League, an official said Wednesday. Betting is illegal in Bangladesh but rampant during crick
Yuya Osako's quickfire double spared Japan's blushes against lowly Turkmenistan as Uzbekistan's late winner saw off Oman at the Asian Cup on Wednesday. Arslan Amanov's first-half rocket raised the prospect of a titanic upset of the four-time champions but
AC Milan striker Gonzalo Higuain has "agreed terms" and is set for an imminent move to Premier League club Chelsea, Italian sports daily Gazzetta Dello Sport reported on Wednesday.
Bank AL Habib's 8th Rashid D. Habib Memorial National Professional Golf Championship will begin on Thursday, 10th January 2019 at Karachi Golf Club (KGC). The total prize and appearance money has been increased to Rs 7.2 million, a press release announced
Opening batsman Dean Elgar will captain South Africa in the third and final Test against Pakistan, starting at the Wanderers Stadium on Friday, Cricket South Africa announced on Wednesday. Elgar, 31, will stand in for regular captain Faf du Plessis, who w
Pacer Muhammad Aamir and wicket keeper batsman Muhammad Rizwan made a comeback in the national ODI squad, as the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced a 16-member squad for the upcoming ODI series against South Africa. The series will start in Port E
Frontier College for Women (FCW) Peshawar clinched the title of the cricket event part of the Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Women University Olympiad which concluded here on Wednesday. Frontier College for Women skipper Salma Khan won the toss and decided to bat
Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta has apologised after posting a photo on social media with two people in blackface as part of Epiphany celebrations. The 34-year-old superstar who currently plays at Japan's Vissel Kobe had no intention "to upset anyone by