Nokia to cut 1,200 Alcatel-Lucent jobs in France PARIS: Nokia plans to eliminate 1,233 jobs at its Alcatel-Lucent subsidiary in France, slashing its workforce in the... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:33am
Japan has world's fastest supercomputer TOKYO: Japan's Fugaku supercomputer, built with government backing and used in the fight against coronavirus, is now... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Kerb Advertisers join Facebook boycott over hate speech WASHINGTON: Several US firms have joined a call by activists to halt ad spending on Facebook over concerns the... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Europe Serbian president readies for Kosovo talks BELGRADE: After cementing his party's rule in a landslide victory Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic will on Monday... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
USA Bolton says North Korea's Kim laughing at US president WASHINGTON: Former US national security advisor John Bolton said Sunday he thinks North Korean leader Kim Jong Un... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Asia Forced into self-reliance, Taiwan unveils local trainer jet TAICHUNG: Taiwan unveiled a new locally-built training jet on Monday, a boost for the island's push to manufacture... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
China flag row mars US-Russia arms talks VIENNA: A row between the US and China has marred the first day of US-Russia disarmament talks, with the American... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Middle East Israeli defence sales $7.2 billion in 2019: ministry OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel's defence exports amounted to $7.2 billion in 2019, slightly down from $7.5 billion the... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
USA Two killed, seven wounded in US shooting WASHINGTON: Two people were killed and seven wounded in a shooting at a block party in the eastern US city of... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Virus cases top 9 million as WHO says pandemic 'accelerating' DUBAI: Global coronavirus infections topped nine million on Monday shortly after the World Health Organization ... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
FFC's Response to Covid-19 Challenge As the world grapples with the extraordinary ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, we are confronting a... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Covid-19 and Responsible Corporate Leadership The Covid-19 pandemic has brought about significant, and possibly lasting, changes in the way we live and... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
UK supports Pakistan with £1 million aid to tackle locust swarms ISLAMABAD: The UK government has provided 20 micro sprayers to tackle the outbreak of locust outbreak, under its aid... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Exchange Qureshi, Saudi counterpart discuss Covid-19 pandemic, situation in IOJ&K ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Makhdoom Shah Mahmood Qureshi shared deep concern over the continuing "double lockdown"... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
PM reviews progress on development in merged tribal areas ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday chaired a meeting to review progress on the development of the merged... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
549 lockdowns imposed across country: Umar ISLAMABAD: The Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar, on Monday briefed that as many... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Private schools to help teachers conduct online classes from campuses KARACHI: Teachers will now be provided with facilities to conduct online classes by schools' management, All Private... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Zong 4G partnered with NUST MCS ISLAMABAD: Zong 4G, Pakistan's number 1 digital communication company, has partnered with NUST Military College of... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:47am
UBL rejects cyber attack rumours KARACHI: United Bank Limited (UBL) on Monday night assured its customers and investors that bank's system had not... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:41am
Letters Allama Jauhari dies LETTER: Religious scholar Talib Jauhari died yesterday. According to media reports, the widely respected religious... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Mutual Funds Global dollar crunch appears over as central banks rely less on Fed backstop ARTICLE: A global crunch for US dollars that was a hallmark of the early moments of the coronavirus crisis appears ... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Unelected 'ministers' ARTICLE: One of the objects of a written constitution is to lay down rules for exercise of state power. The ... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Exchange Key features of budget 2020-21 ARTICLE: The objective of this article is to highlight the key features of the Federal and Provincial Budgets for... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Eviction of illegal occupants from Sector G-14 halted ISLAMABAD: A grand operation planned by the Federal Government Employees Housing Authority (FGEHA), which was to... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:47am
Hindutva agenda of RSS-BJP targeting defenceless Kashmiris: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said that Hindutva agenda of the RSS-BJP combine was deliberately... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:46am
Government, Vital Strategies to launch Covid-19 awareness campaign ISLAMABAD: In response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the government has partnered with global health organisation Vital... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:48am
PepsiCo joins hands with Ehsaas ration program ISLAMABAD: PepsiCo's Millions of Meals program joined hands with the Ehsaas ration program on Monday to deliver... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Application of Pakistan Services (Maintenance) Act, 1952 in PMD recommended ISLAMABAD: The Aviation Division has recommended application of Pakistan Services (Maintenance) Act, 1952 in ... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Eid-ul-Azha: Body formed for prevention of Covid-19: Zafar ISLAMABAD: The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Health Services and Regulations, Dr Zafar... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:45am
Covid-19 patients; LUH sets up dialysis unit in isolation wards: MS HYDERABAD: The medical superintendent (MS) of Liaquat University Hospital (LUH) Hyderabad Dr Shahid Islam Junejo ... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Hussain Dawood Pledge creating an impact with mass testing, patient care: Engro Energy CEO KARACHI: As part of the Rs1 billion Hussain Dawood Pledge, various initiatives worth more than Rs265 million are... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:45am
Exchange SECP re-elected to IOSCO Board for 5th consecutive term KARACHI: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has been re-elected to the International... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:44am
IHC turns down plea of Cynthia against FIA probe ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday turned down plea of a US blogger, Cynthia D Ritchie, currently... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:43am
Currency Pakistan: 'PTI govt's bad policies plunged country into severe economic strife' ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) central leader and former federal finance minister Miftah Ismail ... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:43am
Exchange Elahi gets approval for hospital in Gujrat LAHORE: Speaker Punjab Assembly Ch Parvez Elahi and MNA Moonis Elahi called on Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:42am
PUASA rejects committee under HED secretary LAHORE: The Punjab University Academic Staff Association (PUASA) has condemned the formation of a committee to... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Paramedics to assist PKLI and RIU LAHORE: Specialized Healthcare & Medical Education Department, Government of Punjab has requested the Rescue ... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Coronavirus cases, related deaths start witnessing declining trend in Punjab LAHORE: The number of fresh coronavirus cases and related deaths has started witnessing a declining trend in Punjab,... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:40am
Students postpone protest after talks with government LAHORE: The talks between government represented by Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar and Provincial Minister... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:40am
Pandemic crisis crossed all limits: JI LAHORE: Economic and pandemic crises have crossed all limits as the federal and provincial government have failed to... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:39am
New 1464 Covid-19 cases found, 766 recovered: Murad KARACHI: Sharing daily status of Covid-19, Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah told that 1464 new cases have... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:39am
Assets beyond means case: Hearing in case against Khursheed Shah adjourned SUKKUR: An accountability court in Sukkur on Monday adjourned the hearing of assets beyond means case against... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:38am
PM, COAS grieved over death of Talib Jauhari ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday expressed his deep grief and sorrow over the death of renowned religious... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
KE advises precaution during summer KARACHI: In preparation for the dual seasonal spikes in temperatures and power demand, especially during the... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:37am
Meeting reviews KCR revival progress KARACHI: A meeting pertaining to the revival of Karachi Circular Railways, (KCR) was held at Divisional... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:36am
Opposition lambastes PTI govt for poor performance ISLAMABAD: The opposition political parties in the National Assembly on Monday said that despite passage of two ... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:35am
Greater Karachi Water Supply Project: Government fully stands by its commitments: Umar ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives, Asad Umar, has said that the... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:35am
ICT to seal 4 more sectors due to rapid spread of Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: In the wake of rapid spread of Covid-19 in federal capital, the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT)... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:34am
Reopening of educational institutions by first week of July: Government in consultations with provinces to finalise roadmap ISLAMABAD: The federal government in consultations with the provinces will finalise a roadmap for re-opening of... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:34am
Challenges to and opportunities for businessmen: IIPS organises online session ISLAMABAD: Iqbal Institute of Policy Studies (IIPS) Monday organised an online session on the challenges and... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Stocks Dubai stocks advance; Saudi index retreats DUBAI: The Dubai stock market advanced on Monday after the emirate said it would allow tourists to enter from July 7... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:33am
Stocks Tokyo shares dip TOKYO: Japanese shares edged lower on Monday, moving in a narrow range, as worries about the growing number of... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:33am
Stocks European shares hit by renewed virus fears MILAN: European shares closed at a near one-week low on Monday as signs of a resurgence in coronavirus ... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Stocks China's startup board index hits 4-1/2-year high SHANGHAI: China's startup board index hit its highest in more than four years on Monday, as investors cheered... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Stocks Monday's early trade: Wall Street flat; tech stocks advance NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Dow Jones indexes were largely flat on Monday as investors weighed the implications of... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Stocks Hong Kong stocks slide HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks ended lower on Monday as investors were wary after details of a new security law for the... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Stocks Australian shares flat, New Zealand down SYDNEY: Australian shares ended little changed on Monday, rebounding from a 1% drop earlier in the session as fears... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Stocks London stocks dip LONDON: UK shares retreated on Monday as a surge in global coronavirus cases sparked fears of more lockdowns and... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
SICPA Pakistan: A Flag-bearer of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability SICPA Pakistan has always recognized its responsibility of giving back to the society in which it operates... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Corporate Social Responsibility in the Midst of (Covid-19) Outbreak Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is now a familiar metric of how well a brand interacts with... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Exchange Thousands of Pakistanis can make extra income through foodpanda's 'HomeChefs' Sustaining life has always been tough for low- and middle-income households in Pakistan. In today's ... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (June 22, 2020) and the forecast for Tuesday (June 23, 2020).... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
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 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Commodities PFMA KP demands uninterrupted wheat supply PESHAWAR: Pakistan Flour Mills Association (PFMA), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has demanded abolition of restrictions on... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:35am
Exchange PSX turns green: BRIndex100 inches up KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed mixed trend and after moving both sides finally closed on... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Cotton Author, ex-KCA chairman Dr Zafar Hassan dies LAHORE: Veteran writer and researcher Dr Zafar Hassan died of coronavirus yesterday. He was 83. He was battling... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Gold prices hit all-time high KARACHI: Gold prices on Monday struck another all-time high of Rs102,000 per tola, up by Rs1300 on the local market,... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:54am
COAS praises Navy's sacrifices LAHORE: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Monday visited Pakistan Navy War College Lahore, ... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:51am
Qasr-e-Naz, Chamba House likely to be leased out ISLAMABAD: The government is likely to lease out Qasr-e-Naz Karachi and Chamba House, Lahore for thirty years,... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Fertilizer industry hints at hike in urea price ISLAMABAD: The country's fertilizer industry has hinted at increase of urea price by Rs 200 per bag, if gas ... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:53am
Mutual Funds PSX urges rationalization of CGT structure KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has urged the government to rationalize the Capital Gains Tax (CGT) structure... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:49am
Saudi Arabia says to hold 'limited' Hajj RIYADH: Saudi Arabia on Monday announced it would hold a "very limited" Hajj this year owing to the coronavirus... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:49am
June-2020 GRM plunges into negative territory KARACHI: Gross Refining Margin (GRM) averaged negative $4.21/bbl during June-2020, reflecting a massive year-on-year... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Energy SNGPL contributes Rs 19 million LAHORE: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) has donated Rs. 19 Million in Prime Minister's Relief Fund for... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:35am
Cotton & Textile Textile industry: Punjab APTMA chief demands smooth supply of furnace oil LAHORE: All Pakistan Textile Mills Association (APTMA) Punjab Chairman Adil Bashir on Monday urged the Federal... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Energy Locomotives project: Govt to arrange Rs874m through foreign funding KARACHI: The federal government will arrange Rs 874 million through foreign funding for 'Re-commissioning of 05 Nos.... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:35am
Grains Indian export rice prices hit over 2-month low BENGALURU: Indian export rice prices fell to their lowest in more than two months this week due to a weaker rupee ... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 4,335. The traded value... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:37am
Commodities Gold demand sags across major Asian hubs MUMBAI: Physical gold demand sagged across major Asian hubs as prices resurged this week, although there were... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:37am
Energy US natural gas futures rise on warmer weather NEW YORK: US natural gas futures climbed almost 2% on Friday on forecasts for warmer weather and higher air... Updated 23 Jun, 2020 03:34am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 87,960 tonnes of cargo comprising 46,456 tonnes of import cargo and 41,504 tonnes... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Grains Euronext wheat higher after 3-months low PARIS: Euronext wheat edged higher on Friday, holding above a three-month low touched this week as traders assessed ... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Cotton & Textile Business remains stable on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market on Monday remained stable as the exporters of textile sector took interest in the... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Cotton & Textile Cotton slips on favourable weather conditions NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures fell on Monday, as favourable weather and robust crop conditions in top cotton-growing... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Commodities London cocoa recovers LONDON: ICE London cocoa recovered on Monday after hitting its lowest level in more than a year on concerns that a... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Commodities Copper rises on inventory draw and Chinese demand LONDON: Copper prices climbed on Monday, reinforced by lower inventories and robust consumption in top consumer... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Energy Oil up on tighter supply, but virus fears cap gains NEW YORK: Oil prices edged higher on Monday as major producers cut crude output, but price gains were limited by... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil falls KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures slid on Monday as the tropical commodity's global consumption is expected ... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Commodities Tokyo rubber slips TOKYO: Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) rubber futures slipped on Monday as a record rise in global Covid-19... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Commodities Gold hits 1-month peak in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold jumped to its highest in more than a month on Monday as investors sought the safe-haven metal after... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Commodities Gold jumps in Europe LONDON: Gold prices climbed 1% on Monday to hit the highest in more than a month, as investors took refuge in the... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Commodities Corn drops CHICAGO: US corn futures declined for the first time in four sessions on Monday as warm weather and scattered rains... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold climbs NEW YORK: Gold prices climbed 1% on Monday to hit the highest in more than a month, as investors took refuge in the... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Aaj TV - Tuesday's schedule KARACHI: All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time). 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (June 22, 2020).... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (June 22, 2020)... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 23 Jun, 2020 03:12am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points