Pakistan The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (July 1, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (July 2, 2020).... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Pakistan Freight service termed economic lifeline of Railways KARACHI: The Divisional Superintendent Karachi Railways Arshad Salam Khattak paid a visit to Marshalling Yard Pipri-... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:32am
Pakistan Arrangements being finalised to hold Digital Global Apparel Sourcing Expo SIALKOT: The Regional President of International Apparel Federation (IAF) and Chief Coordinator Pakistan Readymade... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Pakistan Punjab allocates Rs 1.25 billion for 3 projects in Balochistan: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has said that the Punjab government has allocated Rs 1.25 billion... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:32am
Technology VPN registration deadline extended till 31st ISLAMABAD: In order to facilitate businesses and general public for registration of Virtual Private Networks (VPNs),... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:49am
World Over 160,000 coronavirus cases reported every day in past week, a record: WHO GENEVA: The global coronavirus pandemic is accelerating, the World Health Organization said Wednesday, with the... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:32am
World British, German remdesivir stocks 'sufficient' WASHINGTON: Britain and Germany said Wednesday they had sufficient stocks of remdesivir, the first drug to be shown... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:32am
World BioNTech, Pfizer report progress in coronavirus vaccine trial WASHINGTON: BioNTech of Germany and the US pharmaceutical giant Pfizer reported positive preliminary results on... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:32am
World HK makes first security law arrests as thousands defy protest ban HONG KONG: Hong Kong police arrested about 370 people Wednesday - including 10 under China's new national security... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:32am
Exchange France pulls out of NATO Med operation over Turkey tensions PARIS: France said Wednesday it was suspending its participation in a NATO Mediterranean maritime security operation... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:18am
China China orders four US media outlets to disclose finances, staff BEIJING: China on Wednesday ordered four US news outlets to disclose details of their staff and financial operations... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:49am
World Trump approves cutting 9,500 troops in Germany: Pentagon WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump has approved a plan to slash the US military presence in Germany by 9,500 troops,... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:18am
World Iran, Russia, Turkey agree to work together to ease Syria tensions TEHRAN: Iran, Russia and Turkey, which support opposing sides in Syria's war, agreed Wednesday to coordinate their... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:18am
World S Arabia triples VAT in unpopular virus-led austerity push RIYADH: Saudis braced Wednesday for a tripling in value added tax, another unpopular austerity measure after the ... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:18am
World UN agency cuts airlines some slack on CO2 emissions PARIS: The UN agency overseeing international aviation cut the Covid-hit industry some slack this week by modifying ... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:18am
Technology Social media rules: Facebook, PTA meeting KARACHI: A delegation from Facebook held a virtual meeting with the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) to... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:34am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (July 1, 2020).... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 1, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 1, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 1, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 1, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 1, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 1, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,247.7439... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 1, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 1, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 1, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
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 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (July 1, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (July 1, 2020).... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
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 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (July 1, 2020).... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 1, 2020).... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Wednesday (July 1, 2020).... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 1, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (July 1, 2020).... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange SHCBA salutes security forces for foiling attack on PSX KARACHI: The Sindh High Court Bar Association ((SHCBA) on Wednesday condemned the coward and brutal terrorist attack... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:34am
Pakistan SHCBA opposes bill in NA KARACHI: Sindh High Court Bar Association (SHCBA), Karachi, has condemned and opposed the private bill introduced in... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:34am
Pakistan Religious teachings in education system: WGIE concerned over Punjab govt's move LAHORE: The Working Group on Inclusive Education (WGIE), a voluntary body of educationists, has expressed grave... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Pakistan Covid-19 claims 29 more lives, infects another 2139: CM KARACHI: As many as 2139 new cases of coronavirus have been detected after testing 8201 samples and 29 more patients... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:34am
Pakistan Single party can't resolve issues facing country: Sattar LAHORE: Former convener of MQM Farooq Sattar has said that a single political party cannot resolve the issues facing... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:35am
Pakistan 2019-20: Goods worth Rs 8, 351 million seized by Customs North Region ISLAMABAD: In line with the vision of Prime Minister Imran Khan to curb the menace of smuggling, the Federal Board ... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:35am
Stocks British mid-cap index surges LONDON: London's mid-cap index ended higher on Wednesday on hopes of a potential Covid-19 vaccine, while optimism... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Nikkei drops TOKYO: Japanese shares ended lower on Wednesday as the Bank of Japan's quarterly corporate survey showed business... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Stocks S&P ends best quarter since 1998 on a high note NEW YORK: The S&P 500 rallied on Tuesday to finish higher and secure its biggest quarterly percentage gain in... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Wednesday's early trade: S&P, Nasdaq higher on vaccine hopes, improving data NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rose on Wednesday as rising hopes of a Covid-19 vaccine offset fears of another... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Stocks China shares rally to four-month high SHANGHAI: China's benchmark index closed at its highest level in nearly four months on Wednesday, as the central... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:28am
Stocks European stocks up FRANKFURT: Hopes of a Covid-19 vaccine pulled European stocks from losses earlier on Wednesday, after fears of a... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:28am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 169,128 tonnes of cargo comprising 77,895 tonnes of import cargo and 91,233 tonnes... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Opinion Partly Facetious: Trump's legacy of dealing or not dealing ARTICLE: "Donald Trump's legacy won't be that easy to dismiss by Democrats." "What legacy? His legacy of dealing ... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange PBIF condemns PSX attack KARACHI: President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum (PBIF) Mian Zahid Hussain on Wednesday condemned the... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:35am
Stocks Credit Rating Cos Regulation: SECP empowered to relax requirements ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has been empowered to relax any of the... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:28am
Pakistan Reference against Justice Isa: Barrister Zafar demands release of detailed judgment LAHORE: Barrister Ali Zafar expressing his concern over the speculations and gossip in the social media after the... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:45am
Pakistan Ceasefire violations: Pakistan summons Indian diplomat ISLAMABAD: Pakistan summoned Indian charge d'affaires Gaurav Ahluwalia to the Foriegn Office Wednesday and lodged... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Pakistan APCAA urges DGTO to allow elections process through electronic balloting KARACHI: All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) has strongly urged the Directorate General Trade... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Pakistan Land Department records being computerised: Mayor KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar on Wednesday said that record of Land Department is being computerised so that... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:37am
Pakistan Covid-19 waste: Comprehensive guidelines for hospitals in Sindh issued KARACHI: Sindh Environmental Protection Agency has issued the guidelines for handling and disposal of the waste... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:45am
Pakistan Sindh extends Covid-19 lockdown for 15 days KARACHI: The Sindh Government on Wednesday extended the ongoing Covid-19 lockdown in the province including Karachi... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:37am
Exchange Corps Cmdr Karachi visits CPO, pays tribute to cops: ISPR KARACHI: Corps Commander Karachi Lieutenant General Humayun Aziz on Wednesday visited the Central Police Office ... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Pakistan Haroon Rashid elected president of OICCI KARACHI: Haroon Rashid, CEO of Shell Pakistan Limited, has been elected president of the Overseas Investors Chamber... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Qureshi urges EASA to review its ban on PIA flights ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi urged European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to review its... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:37am
Pakistan 'Partisan conduct' of Speaker to be raised in upcoming APC: Bilawal LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto on Wednesday said that he would raise the issue of... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:37am
Pakistan Pakistan exporting Covid-19 equipment worth $100m: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is exporting Covid-19 equipment worth $100 million, and after local production of ventilators,... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:38am
Pakistan PTA temporarily suspends PUBG game ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has decided to temporarily suspend the Player Unknown's... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:38am
Exchange Pakistan, India exchange lists of prisoners, fishermen ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and India on Wednesday exchanged the lists of civilian prisoners and fishermen in their... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:44am
Pakistan PPP demands resignation of Ghulam Sarwar ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has demanded the resignation of Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar for... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:39am
Cotton Locust's menace puts agri-sector's growth target in jeopardy ISLAMABAD: The agriculture sector growth target of 3.5 percent for 2019-20 was missed by around one percent and the... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Pakistan Fake bank accounts: Mandviwalla did not appear before NAB ISLAMABAD: Senate Deputy Chairperson Saleem Mandviwalla on Wednesday did not appear before the National... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:39am
Exchange FY-2019-20: CCP approves 59 mergers, 43 exemptions ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), in the fiscal year 2019-20, has processed and granted... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Opinion CCP slumbered whilst consumers short-changed? ARTICLE: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) was established, in October 2007, with the objective to... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 04:13am
Opinion It's time for telecom cos to outsource their infrastructure ARTICLE: The Covid-19 crisis has fundamentally established the fact that industries, organizations, and people must... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 04:11am
Opinion Outside Europe, nations floundering in virus' first wave ARTICLE: As Europe begins its cautious reopening after weathering the pandemic's first wave in lockdown, many... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 04:11am
Exchange India behind PSX attack LETTER: This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "PM blames India for PSX attack" carried by the newspaper... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 04:07am
Exchange Bullish trend prevails on PSX: BRIndex100 ends on positive note KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend on the first day of the new fiscal year on the back of... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (July 1,... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
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 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (July 1, 2020)... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (July 1, 2020)... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Life & Style Aaj TV - Thursday's schedule KARACHI: All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time). 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:17am
Energy Oil rises over 1pc on US crude stockpile draw, manufacturing data NEW YORK: Oil prices rose more than 1% on Wednesday following a drawdown in US crude inventories from record highs... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold retreats NEW YORK: Gold dropped from a near eight-year high on Wednesday as equities gained on the back of encouraging US... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Corn keeps surging CHICAGO: US corn futures extended a rally on Wednesday to their highest in more than three months after a... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Commodities Gold slips in Europe LONDON: Gold prices dropped on Wednesday, having hit a near eight year-high earlier in the session, as equities... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Energy Palm oil snaps 5-day losing streak SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose on Wednesday to snap a five-day losing streak, tracking overnight soyaoil... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Energy Oil rises 2pc on US crude stockpile draw, manufacturing data NEW YORK: Oil prices rose nearly 2% on Wednesday following a drawdown in US crude inventories from record highs and ... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:27am
Energy Iraq to halve Basra oil exports LONDON: Iraq will reduce crude oil exports from its southern terminals in July, mainly its Basra Light flows, in... Updated 02 Jul, 2020 03:27am
Commodities Copper climbs on supply disruptions, China data LONDON: Copper climbed to its highest in over five months on better-than-expected factory data from top consumer... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Cotton & Textile Cotton scales near 4-month peak NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures jumped 3% to their highest in nearly four months on Wednesday, after lower US planting... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Commodities Raw sugar climbs, cocoa slumps to 15-month lows LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE rose on Wednesday boosted partly by gains in crude oil, while cocoa prices slumped... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (July 1, 2020).... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Grains CBOT corn futures up as USDA plantings fall CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures surged about 4% on Tuesday after the US Department of Agriculture... Published 02 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Tax exemptions, revenue loss, tax expenditure: FBR uses data of more than 80 entities for calculation