Letters 100bps cut in policy rate LETTER: State Bank of Pakistan seems to have thrown up a surprise for everyone by reducing its main interest rate by... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Cash isn't king: vulnerable short-changed by virus ARTICLE: Getting groceries in the coronavirus crisis has been tricky for many people, but for Eric Jones - an... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Satellites reveal major new gas industry methane leaks ARTICLE: Last fall, European Space Agency satellites detected huge plumes of the invisible planet-warming gas ... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Currency Before the key ARTICLE: Our quest for the key to economic growth continues. Albeit, this time around we need to be a lot more... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
The fate of SOEs ARTICLE: The enthusiasm to turn around State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) through a newly-established entity... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
2020 PCB approves Rs 7.76 billion budget for 2020-21 LAHORE: The Board of Governors (BoGs) of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) which met here on Friday with Ehsan Mani ... Updated 27 Jun, 2020 03:33am
Exchange Moonis for accountability without any discrimination LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League (PML) central leader Moonis Elahi called on Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar... Updated 27 Jun, 2020 03:32am
796 fresh corona cases, 27 deaths reported in Punjab LAHORE: There is a bit slow down in the spread of Covid-19, as 796 positive cases and 27 deaths were reported across... Updated 27 Jun, 2020 03:27am
Bilawal phones leaders, discusses political situation ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, on Friday contacted national political... Updated 27 Jun, 2020 03:27am
New general assembly of NUST Alumni Association sworn in ISLAMABAD: The oath-taking ceremony for the newly-elected NUST Alumni Association (NAA) General Assembly was... Updated 27 Jun, 2020 03:55am
Lawyers, bar councils: PBC introduces amendments to rules ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) on the recommendations of its Judicial and Electoral Reform Committee has... Updated 27 Jun, 2020 03:29am
Policeman killed, three injured in Islamabad ISLAMABAD: A policeman was killed and three other people were injured on Friday after some unidentified gunmen who... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Exchange Cynthia Ritchie case: IHC issues notices to interior, CD secretaries and DG FIA ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday issued notices to the secretaries of the Cabinet Division and... Updated 27 Jun, 2020 03:29am
Rashid announces 0.1 million jobs in Railways ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (ECNEC) will consider the Main Line-1 (ML-I)... Updated 27 Jun, 2020 03:29am
Video clip: SC issues notice ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday issued notice to Iftikharuddin Mirza, who purportedly hurled threats to... Updated 27 Jun, 2020 03:29am
'Balochistan's poverty rate increases to 68 percent during lockdown' QUETTA: The poverty rate in Balochistan has increased from 40% to 68% during the three months of the lockdown ... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Ahsan blames government policies for economic inactivity in country ISLAMABAD: The government policies are to be blamed for economic inactivity in the country, and the large size of ... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
ICT admn seals two more areas on recommendation of health department ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration on Friday sealed two more areas on the ... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Ceasefire violation: Pakistan summons Indian diplomat ISLAMABAD: Pakistan summoned a senior Indian diplomat on Friday and lodged a strong protest with him over the... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Narowal Sports City Complex Project: NAB seeks more time for filing reference against Ahsan Iqbal ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Friday sought more time from the Accountability Court for... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
FATF's grey listing: Pakistan rejects Indian claims ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday contradicted and out-rightly rejected the Indian claims about Pakistan to remain in ... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
COAS phones Rashid to inquire about his health RAWALPINDI: Army Chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa has gotten in contact with Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Government releases Rs 644.3 billion for development projects under PSDP ISLAMABAD: The federal government has released Rs 644.3 billion (92 percent) including Rs123.6 billion foreign aid... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Hyundai donates 3,000 protective suits to Pakistan to help fight Covid-19 LAHORE: Hyundai Motor Company is to donate medical equipment and personal protection items worth over USD $2.4... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Fake licences of pilots: Five officials suspended: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal minister for aviation, Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Friday announced the suspension of five officials of... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Sindh sees highest spike of 22 percent in new Covid-19 cases in 24 hours: CM KARACHI: The Sindh province has witnessed 1150 new cases of Covid-19 out of tested 5103 samples while 27 more... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Sindh government approves 184 appointments against deceased quota KARACHI: Sindh Chief Secretary Syed Mumtaz Ali Shah on Friday approved 184 appointments on deceased quota raising ... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
SBC dismayed at video abusing judiciary KARACHI: In a letter to the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP), Justice Gulzar Ahmed, the Sindh Bar Council (SBC) on... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Karachiites continue to suffer power outages amid Covid-19 outbreak KARACHI: Karachiites are continue to witnessing prolonged and unannounced power outages amid sizzling summer and... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Sindh government committed to spending Rs70bn on Karachi's development: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister, Syed Murad Ali Shah on Friday made it clear that his government is committed to... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Archroma to introduce new thickener for sanitizing gels KARACH: Archroma, a global leader in color and specialty chemicals towards sustainable solutions, announced the... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Partly Facetious: A bigger no to the Maulana... ARTICLE: "So you reckon the Prime Minister will give him an appointment." "No to Bilawal, no to Khawaja Asif, no to... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Microsoft to permanently close its retail stores SAN FRANCISCO: Microsoft said Friday it will close its stores around the world, moving its retail operations online... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Middle East Explosion rocks Tehran near military complex TEHRAN: A gas tank explosion rocked Tehran overnight near a military complex that had come under scrutiny five years... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Europe Germany jails wife of would-be ricin bomber BERLIN: The wife of an Islamist convicted of planning a biological bomb attack in Germany with the deadly poison... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Asia Taliban prisoner issue almost resolved, peace talks expected 'soon' KABUL: Peace talks between warring Afghan factions are expected to start as soon as they iron out their main... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
New wave of ransomware from Russian-led hackers WASHINGTON: Russia-based hackers are stepping up ransomware attacks against major US firms seeking to cripple... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Africa Thousands bid farewell to former Burundi president at state funeral GITEGA: Thousands of Burundians clad in white gathered Friday in the capital Gitega to say a final goodbye to former... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
USA Texas, Florida roll back reopening as White House revives virus task force HOUSTON: Texas and Florida ordered bars to stop serving alcohol on site Friday amid a record-breaking surge in... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
US restricts visas for Chinese officials over Hong Kong WASHINGTON: The United States said Friday it was restricting visas for a number of Chinese officials, accusing them... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (June 26, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (June 27, 2020).... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Rates NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Updated 27 Jun, 2020 03:17am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
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 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Grants for Cabinet Division: Government terms opposition's criticism unfair, unjustified ISLAMABAD: The government has termed the opposition's criticism on demands of grants for the Cabinet Division as... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Exchange PSX on positive note: BRIndex100 moves out from red zone KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday closed on positive note on the back of local investors and institutional... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
WHO says $31.3 billion needed for tools to fight Covid-19 GENEVA: A World Health Organization-led coalition fighting the COVID-19 pandemic is asking government and private... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
ECB says 'probably passed lowest point' of economic crisis FRANKFURT AM MAIN: The worst of the economic crisis unleashed by the coronavirus pandemic is likely over, European... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Former JI chief passes away KARACHI: Former chief of Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Pakistan, Syed Munawwar Hassan has passed away after a protected... Updated 27 Jun, 2020 03:53am
POL products: Whopping increase in prices notified ISLAMABAD: The government on Friday increased price of petrol by Rs 25.58 per litre effect from June 26 in an early... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Umar says Covid cases register decrease ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar on Friday said that due to the appropriate steps taken,... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Ehsaas Cash Programme for LoC families launched: Modi a psychopath, coward: PM MUZAFFARABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday, while calling Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a "psychopath" and... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Civil and military leadership take stock of situation ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting of the civil and military leadership took stock of the regional security situation ... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Exchange 'Excess' profits: Government body starts talks with IPPs ISLAMABAD: The newly-appointed committee headed by Chairman Federal Land Commission, Babar Yaqoob Fateh Muhammad, ... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Currency Plane crash: IFALPA, IFATCA for probe under global standards KARACHI: International Federation of Air Line Pilots' Associations (IFALPA) and the International Federation of Air... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Load-shedding in Karachi: Hurdle to taking additional power from national grid identified ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday K-Electric's (KE's) system constraints are main hurdle to taking 500MW... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
OMCs' petition rejected by IHC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday rejected oil marketing companies' (OMCs') petition against the... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Agri income: Province-wise income tax collection revealed ISLAMABAD: The province-wise income tax collection from agricultural income revealed Punjab collection stood at ... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
CPEC projects: Hafeez for taking steps to speed up implementation ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Adviser on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has stated that the government was... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Park Lane corruption reference: Zardari, others to be indicted on July 6 ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing a multi-billion-rupee fake bank accounts case on Friday fixed July 6 for... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Six injured in Glasgow stabbing, suspect killed GLASGOW: Scottish police said officers shot dead a man after a suspected stabbing attack on Friday at a Glasgow ... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 4,297. The traded ... Updated 27 Jun, 2020 03:34am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 134,393 tonnes of cargo comprising 75,489 tonnes of import cargo and 58,904 tonnes... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (June 26, 2020).... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate increases by Rs 100 to Rs 8100 KARACHI: Bullish trend continued to prevail in local cotton market on Friday. The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Commodities Copper strides to five-month high LONDON: Copper prices touched a five-month peak on Friday on growing fears that output will be disrupted in top... Updated 27 Jun, 2020 03:34am
Energy Oil dips on rise in US coronavirus cases, set for weekly fall NEW YORK: Oil prices dipped on Friday, erasing earlier gains, as new coronavirus cases spiked in the United States... Updated 27 Jun, 2020 03:34am
Commodities Palm oil down KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures capped their first weekly fall in seven on Friday, losing 4% this week, on... Updated 27 Jun, 2020 03:34am
Commodities Gold slides in Europe LONDON: Gold prices fell on Friday as rival safen-haven US dollar took some shine off the precious metal amid rising... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Aaj TV - Saturday's schedule KARACHI: All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time). 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR... Updated 27 Jun, 2020 09:27am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (June 26, 2020)... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (June 26, 2020). ======================================= Offset ... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (June 26, 2020).... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (June 26, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (June 26, 2020).... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Currency THE RUPEE: Loss against $ KARACHI: On Thursday, On Friday, Pakistan Rupee lost value against USD in both interbank and open markets. It... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (June 26, 2020).... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
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 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (June 26, 2020).... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (June 26, 2020)... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (June 26, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Exchange Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (June 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (June 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,188.3563... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (June 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,243.6552 Bid... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,383.4892... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 437.7945... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 327.6613... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (June 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,854.2152... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (June 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Jun, 2020 02:55am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points