China says five sailors kidnapped off Nigeria LAGOS: Five Chinese sailors were abducted by pirates last week from a cargo ship in Nigerian waters, the Chinese... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:18am
Germany makes new arrest in Wirecard collapse BERLIN: German prosecutors said Monday they have made a new arrest related to the spectacular collapse of payments... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:18am
Currency German recovery from Covid-19 will be slow and painful BERLIN: German industrial orders rebounded moderately in May and a fifth of firms in Europe's biggest economy said ... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:18am
Israel launches new spy satellite OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel launched a new reconnaissance satellite early Monday, the defence ministry said, its... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:18am
Covid-19 imperils AIDS progress, UN warns PARIS: Covid-19 could cause an additional half a million AIDS deaths if treatment is disrupted long term, the United... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:45am
Russia threatens to respond to UK 'hostile' sanctions move MOSCOW: Russia on Monday threatened to retaliate after Britain sanctioned a number of Russian officials for their... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:45am
Global experts warn of Covid-19 airborne threat WASHINGTON: An international group of 239 scientists on Monday urged authorities including the World Health... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:45am
USA Supreme Court rules US states can punish 'faithless electors' WASHINGTON: The Supreme Court ruled Monday that US states have the right to remove and punish members of the... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:20am
China accuses UK of 'gross interference' over HK LONDON: Beijing's ambassador to London on Monday accused Britain of "gross interference" in China's internal ... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:45am
Nepra takes notice of complaints against KE ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has taken a serious notice of the load-shedding... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:31am
Government decides to convene a marathon session of NA on 8th ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to convene a marathon session of National Assembly on July 8 (Wednesday) to... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:31am
Five injured as Indian troops resort to unprovoked firing along LoC: ISPR RAWALPINDI: Five civilians, including two boys and two elderly women, were injured as Indian troops resorted to... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:31am
Abdullah Abdullah to visit Pakistan soon ISLAMABAD: The head of Afghan High Council for National Reconciliation, Dr Abdullah Abdullah, will soon visit... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:36am
Shibli to form task force on film industry ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Monday assured to set up a film... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:32am
Ceasefire violations: Senior Indian diplomat summoned ISLAMABAD: Pakistan summoned a senior Indian diplomat to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday to register a... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:32am
Post-coronavirus scenario: ILO will convene special session tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The International Labour Organization (ILO) will convene a special session tomorrow (Wednesday) to chalk... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:35am
Justice Afridi declines to hear Meesha Shafi's plea ISLAMABAD: Justice Yahya Afridi has declined to hear appeal of Meesha Shafi, a musician and actor, in a sexual... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:38am
85 coronavirus cases reported in capital ISLAMABAD: As many as 85 confirmed coronavirus cases were reported in the federal capital on Monday with confirmed... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:34am
One more polio case reported in Karachi KARACHI: One more case of polio was reported from Sindh on Monday, raising the total number of children affected by... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:34am
Pakistan urges UNSC to denounce Indian atrocities in Kashmir UNITED NATIONS: India has "callously exploited" the coronavirus crisis to further advance its occupation of Jammu ... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:34am
767 food outlets sealed across Punjab in 3 months LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) has sealed 767 food points, punished 8,724 eateries and stopped production ... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:39am
SHC stresses need for e-library KARACHI: The Covid-19 pandemic has made the need of e-library (e-education) more viable, the Sindh High Court (SHC)... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:39am
TV channel: PBA demands restoration of broadcast KARACHI: Pakistan Broadcasters Association (PBA) has condemned the shutting down of 24 News by Pemra yesterday.... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Currency Hammad Siddiqui, Rehman Bhola directly involved: Baldia Town factory torched over non-payment of money: JIT report KARACHI: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) in its conclusive report on the Baldia Town factory incident has ... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Uzair Baloch confesses to having killed 198 people: JIT report KARACHI: The Joint Investigation Team (JIT) in its conclusive report on Lyari's gangster Uzair Jan Baloch revealed... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Covid-19 patients: AKHS, P launches emergency response centre in Mastuj, Chitral KARACHI: A 20-bed emergency response centre for Covid-19 patients, established by the Aga Khan Health Service,... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:49am
Covid-19 claims 46 more lives, infects 1,572 overnight: CM KARACHI: Covid-19 has claimed 46 more lives and infected 1708 overnight lifting the death toll to 1572 and tally of... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:49am
Rainfall makes life miserable in Karachi KARACHI: The first spell of monsoon rain with gusty winds struck Karachi on Monday, leaving at least 4 people dead... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Asia India surges in cases as virus slams US hospitals NEW DELHI: India on Monday became the country with the third-highest coronavirus caseload in the world, as officials... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:18am
Asia Earthquake rocks Kabul KABUL: A shallow magnitude-4.6 earthquake rocked Kabul on Monday, the US Geological Survey said, sending crowds into... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:18am
China China issues Canada travel warning in Hong Kong spat BEIJING: China issued a travel warning for Canada on Monday and said bilateral relations could deteriorate further... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Public consultation: SECP issues draft PCM Regulations 2020 ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued draft Professional Clearing Members... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:26am
KP CM directs departments to review laws PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed all the provincial departments to meticulously review their... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:46am
Stocks SECP introduces Professional Clearing Member Regulations ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has issued draft Professional Clearing Members... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:26am
IT, ITeS export remittances grow 20.75 percent in 11 months ISLAMABAD: The Information Telecommunication (IT) and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) export remittances comprising... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Fee of private schools: Notification corrected, PED informs court LAHORE: Punjab Education Department on Monday informed the Lahore High Court during a hearing of a contempt petition... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:46am
Partly Facetious: 'Container Shah' ARTICLE: "Container Shah defended The Khan!" "That's the terms of reference of all the fifty plus cabinet members.... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Dubai outperforms in weak Gulf, Egypt extends gains DUBAI: The Dubai stock market closed higher on Monday ahead of Dubai Financial Market (DFM), the emirate's main ... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:26am
Stocks China recovery hopes, upbeat data lift European shares FRANKFURT: European shares closed at their highest in nearly a month on Monday, as upbeat economic data tied in with... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Stocks China's blue-chips vault to 5-year high SHANGHAI: China stocks closed higher for a fifth straight session on Monday, extending a robust rally, led by... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Monday's early trade: US stocks climb on China-led recovery hopes NEW YORK: Wall Street's major indexes climbed on Monday as data showing unexpected growth in the US services sector... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Australian shares down, NZ up SYDNEY: Australian shares closed lower on Monday, snapping four straight sessions of gains, as a spike in domestic... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Nikkei stays up TOKYO: Tokyo's benchmark Nikkei index rose for a third consecutive session on Monday as rallies in Asian shares... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Stocks UK stocks clock best day in nearly three weeks LONDON: London stocks logged their best day in nearly three weeks on Monday, with cyclical stocks including banks... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Extension in pre-arrest bail: Shahbaz approaches LHC seeking exemption LAHORE: PML-N president and opposition leader in National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif has approached the Lahore High... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:46am
Inter-provincial, inter-district: CCTV cameras to be installed at checkpoints in Punjab LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Shoaib Dastgir has directed the police top brass to start... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
CM directs BoR to make arazi centres functional LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar on Monday directed the Board of Revenue to make mobile arazi... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:46am
Fazl contacts Bilawal, discusses impact of 'anti-people' budget LAHORE: Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Chief Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman contacted Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP)... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:46am
ACCA, ICMA Pakistan to deliver IPSAS training to professionals LAHORE: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) and the Institute of Cost Management Accountants ... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Letters Rains in Karachi LETTER: Yesterday's rains in Karachi have brought about a pleasant change in protracted harsh weather that has been... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Climate economics Nobel may do more harm than good ARTICLE: There are many reasons humanity has failed to rein in climate change despite decades of dire warnings. The... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
BLM and us ARTICLE: The killing of an Afro-American man, George Floyd, by police in Minneapolis, USA, has proved one of those... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Outlook for inflation ARTICLE: The year 2019-20 saw a return for some months to double-digit inflation for the first time after 2011-12.... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Currency 'To' or 'not to' salvage the IMF programme ARTICLE: Six months down the road, the present government will likely find itself in the same predicament as it did... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Railways to improve safety infrastructure ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Railways has decided to improve safety infrastructure and monitoring at all level crossings to... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:46am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (July 6, 2020) and the forecast for Tuesday (July 7, 2020).... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
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 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
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 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Mixed trend on PSX: BRIndex100 gains 21.3 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Monday witnessed mixed trend however after moving both sides finally closed on... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Health facilities: SBP enhances scope of refinance facility KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has further enhanced the scope of Refinance Facility to Combat COVID-19... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:14am
Dr Zafar tests positive for Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on National Health Services and Regulations Dr Zafar Mirza... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:14am
PM urges WHO to play its role in removing travel restrictions ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday called upon the World Health Organization (WHO) to play its role in... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:15am
PM opens first-ever ventilator production unit HARIPUR: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday inaugurated the facility of country's first-ever indigenously made... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:15am
Azad Pattan Hydel Power Project: Pakistan, China sign deal on construction ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Monday signed an agreement for construction of Azad Pattan Hydel Power Project of... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:15am
Grains Japan wants to import Basmati rice, establish mutual agri-research ISLAMABAD: Ambassador of Japan Matsuda Kuninori on Monday showed keen interest for developing mutual agricultural... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Mutual Funds PSX, MUFAP welcome capital market reforms KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan (MUFAP) and the Capital Market entities... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Oscar-winning composer Ennio Morricone dead at 91 Tributes poured in for the man who composed the music for about 500 films. Updated 07 Jul, 2020 11:22am
Energy Welfare schemes: E&P companies directed to enhance development spending ISLAMABAD: Federal government has directed oil and gas exploration and production (E&P) companies to enhance... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:26am
Grains Euronext wheat futures at three-week high PARIS: Euronext wheat futures rose on Friday to a three-week high as uncertain harvest prospects in Europe... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 4,406. The traded value... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:26am
Commodities Gold demand in China, India continues to wane MUMBAI: Physical gold demand in top consumers China and India continued to struggle due to the COVID-19 pandemic ... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:26am
Commodities Coffee market quiet in Vietnam and Indonesia BANDAR LAMPUNG: Trade in Vietnam's coffee market ground to a virtual halt due to a lack of beans, while domestic... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:26am
Grains Thai rice export prices lowest in one month BENGALURU: Thai rice export prices fell to the lowest in a month this week as demand sagged, while Vietnamese rates... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 101,893 tonnes of cargo comprising 44,540 tonnes of import cargo and 57,353 tonnes... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Grains Russia's wheat exports likely to fall in July MOSCOW: Russian wheat exports will fall in July after a slow start to the harvest but will rise in later months when... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (July 6, 2020).... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Cotton & Textile Bullish trend witnessed on cotton market KARACHI: Local cotton market remained bullish on Monday. However in the evening the rates decrease by Rs 100 to Rs... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton scales 4-month peak NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose to a four-month high on Monday on continued forecasts for dry weather in Texas, ... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Commodities Gold gains in NY NEW YORK: Gold on Monday edged toward a near 8-year high hit last week as a spike in coronavirus cases kept safety... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Energy Oil rises on economic data but spike in US virus cases caps gains NEW YORK: Oil rose slightly on Monday as positive economic data supported prices, while a spike in coronavirus cases... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:26am
Domestic pilgrims: Saudi Arabia announces Hajj health measures CAIRO: Saudi Arabia announced health protocols to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus in the 2020 Hajj season,... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:15am
Customs officers, investor booked in tax evasion case KARACHI: Directorate Intelligence and Investigation (DI&I), Customs, Karachi has booked an assistant collector... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:50am
Outsourcing of financial services to private entity: IHC appoints AGP, CMA as amici curiae ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday appointed the Accountant General of Pakistan and the Controller... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:50am
Trump calls on black NASCAR driver to apologize over noose protest WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump called Monday on NASCAR's only black driver Bubba Wallace to apologize for... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:50am
3 PHC additional judges: JCP recommends extension of service ISLAMABAD: Judicial Commission of Pakistan (JCP) on Monday recommended extension in the services of three additional... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Currency Iran's hardline lawmakers move to summon Rouhani DUBAI: Iran's hardline lawmakers plan to summon the president for questioning, a move that could ultimately lead to... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:50am
Deadly border flashpoint: India, China agree to 'complete disengagement' NEW DELHI: Chinese troops were seen removing structures from a Himalayan valley where they fought a deadly battle... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Zardari could not be indicted in Park Lane reference ISLAMABAD: An accountability court in Islamabad could not indict former president Asif Ali Zardari on Monday in the... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Urea stocks: MoI&P being accused of misguiding ECC? ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) is reportedly being accused of misguiding the Economic... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Taliban violence pose 'serious challenges' to peace process: Ghani KABUL: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani warned Monday that Taliban violence is threatening the country's peace process,... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:50am
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 06:55... Updated 07 Jul, 2020 03:41am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (July 6, 2020).... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (July 6, 2020)... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (July 6, 2020). ======================================= Offset Paper... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 07 Jul, 2020 02:54am