Australia locks down millions as US struggles to contain virus SYDNEY: Australia on Tuesday ordered millions of people locked down in its second-biggest city to combat a surge in... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:23am
FBI chief says China has preferences in US election WASHINGTON: The head of the FBI said Tuesday that China is pushing its preferences in the US election as part of... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:20am
Letters Wheat shortage: farmers' woes LETTER: Wheat is the most important staple food crop of Pakistan. Although on a large area, there have been crises ... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
The quarter after the half: Why the next 3 months are key for stocks ARTICLE: Central bank firepower helped stock market bulls finish the first half of 2020 on a high. Now the rally... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 10:43pm
Eidul Azha, Muharram: NCOC bracing for another spike in Covid-19 cases ARTICLE: On a hot humid day in Islamabad, this writer entered a cool air-conditioned building of the National ... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Currency En route to a welfare state? ARTICLE: Because of Covid-19 we have already started spending a lot more on health cover than what we have been... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
PIA further cuts domestic fares ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Tuesday announced a further reduction in fares for domestic... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
EOBI pensioners to get 3-month arrears in August ISLAMABAD: The Employees' Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI) would pay three-moth arrears amounting to Rs 2.4... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Italian cabinet approves 'mother of all reforms' to slash red tape ROME: The Italian government approved a package of measures on Tuesday aimed at cutting the complicated red tape ... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:33am
UK newspaper publisher to cut 550 jobs on virus fallout LONDON: Reach, publisher of UK newspapers Daily Mirror and Daily Express, plans to axe about 550 jobs as the... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Dubai reopens doors to tourists after long shutdown DUBAI: With a "welcome" passport sticker and coronavirus tests on arrival, Dubai reopens its doors to international... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:31am
Stocks Australian shares flat, NZ up SYDNEY: Australian shares gave up early gains to close flat on Tuesday, as fresh restrictions to contain a spike in... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Stocks Japan stocks slump TOKYO: Japanese stocks ended lower on Tuesday after domestic household spending dropped at the fastest pace on ... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Stocks London stocks down LONDON: UK shares slipped from near two-week highs on Tuesday as a surge in US coronavirus cases turned investors... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
IBA implements financial relief plan during Covid-19 KARACHI: Under the Sindh Covid-19 Emergency Relief Ordinance 2020, certain relief measures will be provided to the... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:17am
Stocks Pakistan's first IPO of 2020 1.7 times oversubscribed KARACHI: Leading exporter of Halal meat from Pakistan and market leader in the value added segment -The Organic Meat... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
LHC extends bail of Shahbaz till 16th LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday extended bail of Leader of Opposition in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:16am
PRCS relief efforts: CEO Telenor presents Rs 61 million donation to President ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has said that the affluent section of society needed to support the relief efforts... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:16am
SHC seeks report on treatment of patients other than Covid-19 KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) sought a detailed report from provincial government on Tuesday about the treatment ... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:15am
TV channel: LHC suspends operation of Pemra's order LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday suspended the operation of a Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:15am
Punjab government to strictly contain elements involved in sectarianism LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to strictly contain the elements involved in sectarianism besides... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:15am
LHC suspends sentence of 93 PAT workers LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Tuesday suspended sentence of 93 activists of Pakistan Awami... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:30am
Ministry of Railways: PAC's body examines 10 paras of audit report ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly's Public Accounts Committee's sub-committee-VII identified and examined 10 audit... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:30am
HEC invites applications for CGIP Scholarship Programme 2021 ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has invited applications for the Chulabhorn Graduate Institute... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:29am
Mir Shakil: Hearing adjourned till today LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Tuesday adjourned hearing till today (Wednesday) in the bail matter of Jang/Geo... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:29am
Toshakhana reference: Court summons Nawaz through advertisement ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case has issued an advertisement... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:45am
Partly Facetious: 'I speak the truth as does Imran Khan' ARTICLE: "I take exception to what you said." "You have to narrow it down - I feel like The Khan these days -... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Asia 6.6-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia JAKARTA: A 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Indonesia's Java island early Tuesday but without ... Updated 09 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Europe Two conjoined twins separated in Italy ROME: A hospital in Rome said on Tuesday it had successfully separated two-year-old twins joined above the nape of... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Europe Two dead in Czech train crash PRAGUE: Two people died and dozens were injured Tuesday when two passenger trains collided near the western Czech ... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
USA Fresh outrage as well-connected firms nab US loans NEW YORK: A centerpiece of US President Donald Trump's economic relief program was under renewed scrutiny Tuesday... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Ilma varsity offers research grants KARACHI: Ilma University has taken initiative to offer grants for conducting research, aimed at providing motivation... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Minister reviews strategies regarding rains, Eidul Azha KARACHI: Sindh Local Government Minister presides over important meeting in Department's Emergency Control Room,... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:28am
Covid-19 claims 42 more lives in Sindh: Murad KARACHI: The coronavirus claimed 42 more lives, lifting the death toll to 1,614 and infected 1,388 others raising ... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:27am
ATC indicts Uzair Baloch in kidnap, murder case KARACHI: An anti-terrorism court in Karachi on Tuesday indicted Uzair Baloch, the kingpin of the infamous criminal... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:27am
Bilawal's directives: Ministers say steps being taken to curb corruption KARACHI: All possible measures are being taken to curb corrupt practices in Sindh as Pakistan Peoples' Party ... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:26am
Bilawal fears closure of medical universities LAHORE: Chairman Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari feared closure of many medical universities... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:26am
SIUT continues clinical activities unhampered KARACHI: SIUT (Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation) the country's recognized tertiary care medical... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Indian occupation of Kashmir: WKF to file public petition at UN KARACHI: World Kashmir Forum (WKF) on Tuesday announced filing of the first public petition at United Nations ... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:25am
Covid-19 positive cases drop to 31 percent in capital ISLAMABAD: Active cases of the coronavirus in the federal capital has dropped to 31 percent as out of total 13,557... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:25am
PML-N criticises government's 'failed' economic policies ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leaders have strongly criticized the government for its 'failed'... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:25am
Exchange Kashmir issue: Senate chairman praises UK government support ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Tuesday "thanked the government and parliament of UK for... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:24am
Leaders of parliamentary parties: NA speaker calls meeting today ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has called a meeting of the leaders of the parliamentary parties in... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:24am
Farewell meeting held in honour of outgoing FBR chairperson ISLAMABAD: A special Board-in-Council meeting was held in the honour of outgoing FBR Chairperson Nausheen Javaid... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:24am
IPEMC to consider reopening of educational institutes today ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Provincial Education Ministers Conference (IPEMC) scheduled to meet on Wednesday (today) will... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Indictment of Zardari, Talpur & others deferred again ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case on Tuesday again deferred... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:23am
Policies and injustice against media outlets: Shahbaz urges speaker to constitute parliamentary body ISLAMABAD: The opposition leader in National Assembly Shehbaz Sharif on Tuesday urged NA Speaker Asad Qaisar to... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:21am
Strategy devised to enhance ICU beds in hospitals ISLAMABAD: The federal government has devised a strategy to enhance Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds by 2,500 in... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:21am
Demotion without time frame kills objective of penalty, SC remarks ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court said major penalty imposed upon a civil servant of reduction to a lower post or pay... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:21am
Karachi loadshedding: MQM-P threatens protest in front of Parliament House KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement - Pakistan (MQM-P) on Tuesday announced that its members of parliament and... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:22am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (July 7, 2020) and the forecast for Wednesday (July 8, 2020).... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 03:23am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on ... Published 08 Jul, 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 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Exchange PSX in green territory: BRIndex100 gains another 11.53 pts KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Tuesday witnessed positive trend throughout the day and closed in green ... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Cotton & Textile Raw cotton exports register 9.93pc decrease ISLAMABAD: Raw cotton exports from the country during first 11 months of fiscal year ended on June 30, 2020... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Cotton & Textile ICE cotton supported by dry conditions in Texas NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures gained on Tuesday as a dry spell in the biggest cotton growing US state, Texas, ... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Energy Oil rises as economic data overshadows coronavirus worries NEW YORK: Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday as the US government forecast higher fuel demand and lower production,... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Energy Gas boom risks 'perfect storm' for climate, economy PARIS: Global natural gas capacity under construction has doubled in a year according to new analysis that warned... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Stocks Banks, property shares buoy UAE; Egypt retreats DUBAI: Stock markets in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) closed higher on Tuesday, led by financials and property... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Stocks Hong Kong shares retreat HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares fell on Tuesday as a rally that pushed the city's benchmark index sharply higher over... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Stocks China blue-chip shares keep climbing SHANGHAI: Chinese blue-chip shares rose for a sixth straight day to close at a more than five-year high on Tuesday,... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Stocks European stocks slip FRANKFURT: European shares fell on Tuesday as surging US coronavirus cases and forecasts for a deeper-than-feared... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Stocks Tuesday's early trade: Wall Street struggles NEW YORK: The S&P 500 was little changed on Tuesday a day after the benchmark index logged its longest streak of... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Stocks Wall Street jumps NEW YORK: US stocks rose sharply on Monday as a rebound in US services industry activity in June and expectations of... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Grains Euronext wheat little changed PARIS: Euronext wheat was little changed on Monday, consolidating below a three-week high struck before the weekend... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Monday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 4,459. The traded value... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Commodities CBOT soyabean futures at four-month high CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soyabean futures touched a four-month high on Monday on worries about hot, ... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Grains Russian export wheat prices fall MOSCOW: Russian export and domestic wheat prices fell last week under pressure from the new crop and initial slack... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Commodities CBOT corn futures rise CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures rose on Monday on concerns that hot, dry weather in the US Midwest ... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 134,611 tonnes of cargo comprising 101,097 tonnes of import cargo and 33,514 ... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Energy Asia's naphtha rises to 5-month high SINGAPORE: Asia's naphtha crack rose to a near five-month high of $94.25 a tonne on Monday, boosted by strong demand... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Tuesday (July 7, 2020).... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Cotton & Textile Business remains stable on cotton market KARACHI: Local cotton market remained stable on Tuesday. Market sources said that quality of the Phutti was affected... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Rates.BR Index Revised BRIndex100 implemented KARACHI: BRIndex100 has been recomposed and the revised index has been implemented with effect from July 07, 2020.... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex30 recomposed KARACHI: BRIndex30 has been recomposed and the revised index has been implemented with effect from July 07, 2020. ... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (July 7, 2020).... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices.... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Tuesday (July 7, 2020)... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (July 7, 2020). ======================================= Offset ... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Tuesday (July 7, 2020).... Updated 08 Jul, 2020 10:52pm
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 7, 2020).... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Tuesday (July 7, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 08 Jul, 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 Tuesday (July 7, 2020).... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Currency THE RUPEE: Loses value KARACHI: On Tuesday, upon market closing, Pakistan Rupee lost value against USD in interbank market. It also... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (July 7, 2020).... Published 08 Jul, 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 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (July 7, 2020).... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Tuesday (July 7, 2020)... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (July 7, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 7, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 7, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 7, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,203.9870... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 7, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,272.5031 Bid... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 7, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Jul, 2020 02:55am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points