KP CM says no delay in completion of BRT project PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has vowed to tolerate no further delay in the completion of the Bus Rapid... Updated 09 Jul, 2020 03:10am
Inspection drive at Karachi Rly stations launched KARACHI: Pakistan Railways Karachi Division has commenced an "inspection campaign" at all the stalls in different... Updated 09 Jul, 2020 03:10am
Exchange Naz Khan resigns KARACHI: Naz Khan has resigned as independent director on the Board of Directors of the Pakistan Stock Exchange ... Updated 09 Jul, 2020 03:22am
Sindh CM appears before NAB in Roshan Sindh Project reference ISLAMABAD: Chief Minister Sindh Syed Murad Ali Shah on Wednesday appeared before the National Accountability Bureau... Updated 09 Jul, 2020 03:10am
Video clip: Alleged contemnor tenders 'sincere apology' ISLAMABAD: Agha Iftikharud Din Mirza, alleged contemnor, on Wednesday tendered his "sincere apology" and sought ... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Naudero-II RPP: AC turns down acquittal pleas of ex-PM Raja Pervaiz Ashraf, others ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Wednesday turned down the acquittal pleas of former prime minister Raja... Updated 09 Jul, 2020 03:10am
Journalist held for allegedly killing wife ISLAMABAD: Police on Wednesday apprehended a broadcast journalist Ali Salman Alvi from Islamabad over allegations of... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Zaidi's diatribe against PPP leaders a diversionary tactic ISLAMABAD: The slim majority in the National Assembly may be the reason behind Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf (PTI)... Updated 09 Jul, 2020 03:09am
One arrested on child pornography charges KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency arrested on Wednesday a man from Karachi's Gulistan-e-Jauhar on child... Updated 09 Jul, 2020 03:09am
LHC extends pre-arrest bail of PML-N MPA LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday extended pre-arrest bail of PML-N MNA Barjees Tahir in an inquiry... Updated 09 Jul, 2020 03:08am
SHC turns down MQM-P plea for urgent hearing KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday turned down a plea of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan (MQM-P)... Updated 09 Jul, 2020 03:08am
PIA resumes flight operations to UAE today KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is resuming its regular flight operations to UAE from Thursday... Updated 09 Jul, 2020 03:08am
22 more die of Covid-19: Sindh CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Covid-19 infected 1736 other people raising the ... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
KMC officials told to expedite drains' cleaning KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Wasim Akhtar on Wednesday directed KMC officials concerned to expedite cleanliness of rain... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
TikTok launches new ad platform as scrutiny increases WASHINGTON: Fast-growing video-sharing app TikTok on Wednesday launched a self-serve ad platform, underscoring its... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Huawei urges UK not to rush into 5G decision LONDON: Chinese telecoms giant Huawei urged Britain on Wednesday not to rush into taking any costly decision to ... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Russia tells US to 'mind own business' over media freedom MOSCOW: Moscow has told the US embassy to "mind your own business" after Washington's diplomatic mission raised... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Iran to bolster Syria air defences, counter US 'pressure' TEHRAN: Iran has said it will strengthen Syria's air defences as part of a bilateral military deal aiming to "fight... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Germany unveils plan to boost gender equality BERLIN: Germany adopted a national strategy on Wednesday to promote gender equality for the first time in its... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
China China opens Hong Kong headquarters for its secret police HONG KONG: China opened a new office on Wednesday for its intelligence agents to operate openly in Hong Kong for the... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Asia Rain pounds central Japan as 61 feared dead in south KURUME: Torrential rain pounded central Japan Wednesday as authorities said 61 people were feared dead in days of... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
USA US tops three million Covid-19 cases as Trump pushes schools to reopen WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday passed another grim coronavirus milestone with three million confirmed... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
USA Trump shaped by bullying father, says niece NEW YORK: Donald Trump's niece describes the US president as a lying narcissist who was shaped by his domineering... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
US, China impose visa restrictions on each other in Tibet row BEIJING: The United States and China imposed visa restrictions on each other in tit-for-tat moves over their... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Saudi FM sends best wishes to Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Saudi Foreign Minister Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud has conveyed Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi his... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
21 food points sealed, 472 served with notices LAHORE: The Punjab Food Authority enforcement teams on Wednesday sealed 21 food points over multiple violations of... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Buzdar visits Khanki Headworks LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar visited Khanki Headworks on Wednesday and inspected the... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Seven more areas to come under lockdown in Lahore LAHORE: After surfacing of fresh cases of the coronavirus, the Lahore district administration has decided to impose... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Coronavirus cases reach 239,225 across country ISLAMABAD: The coronavirus cases in Pakistan have reached 239,225, with 4,945 deaths and 140,965 recovered, ... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Exchange Pakistan, China border may be opened from 15th ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China border is likely to be opened from July 15, after appropriate arrangements in the wake... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Covid-19 pandemic: Body formed to prevent misinformation ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Wednesday constituted a committee to prevent... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Terrorist involved in attack on Karachi police arrested KARACHI: The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) of Sindh police on Wednesday claimed to have arrested a wanted... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Bid to smuggle contraband injections foiled KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), Preventive on Wednesday foiled an attempt to smuggle contraband ... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Murtaza terms PTI's protest against KE as hypocritical behaviour KARACHI: Spokesperson for Sindh Government and Advisor for Law, Environment & Coastal Development Barrister... Updated 09 Jul, 2020 03:04am
Exchange LOE inked with China for provision of 'vocational school equipment and material' ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and China on Wednesday signed Letter of Exchange (LOE) for provision of "Vocational School... Updated 09 Jul, 2020 03:04am
Shield Corp launches free babies tele-clinic KARACHI: Shield has created online platform for free consultation with paediatrician. Shield Corporation, a Leading... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Careem giving 'Safety Kits' to active captains KARACHI: Careem has partnered with the provincial government and private sector to create awareness about safety... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (July 8, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (July 9, 2020).... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Exchange PSX remains in green zone: BRIndex100 closes on bullish note KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend on Wednesday on the back of local investors and... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Letters Battle against Covid-19 LETTER: The PTI government deserves praise for its approach to the Covid-19 challenge. Deciding to launch a second... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Cotton Export gloom sours country's prized mango season ARTICLE: Dwindling harvests, drooping demand and export supply chains hit by the coronavirus are biting into... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
From ahinsa to terror ARTICLE: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi is known in history, by and large as being a noble person. In fact the founding... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Exchange Oil prices will fall again? ARTICLE: Oil prices have staged an extraordinary recovery. In seven weeks the price of West Texas Intermediate, WTI,... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Partly Facetious: What actually constitutes ironic? ARTICLE: "It's ironic." "You will have to narrow it down - there is so much irony steeped in our politics." "I... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Grains CBOT corn futures fall CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) corn futures fell on Tuesday as concerns eased about the risk for hot, dry... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 168,520 tonnes of cargo comprising 97,343 tonnes of import cargo and 71,177 tonnes... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Grains CBOT soyabean futures weaker CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) soyabean futures weakened on Tuesday as US weather forecasts called for more... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Stocks Major Gulf bourses retreat; Egypt resumes gains DUBAI: Major Gulf stock markets ended lower on Wednesday, with financials and property shares weighing on indexes in... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Stocks HSBC and Nokia drag European stocks lower FRANKFURT: HSBC and Nokia dragged European shares lower on Wednesday as a surge in coronavirus cases appeared to... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Stocks China stocks at multi-year highs SHANGHAI: Shares in mainland China closed at multi-year highs on Wednesday, extending their winning streak to the... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Stocks Wednesday's early trade: Technology shares boost indexes NEW YORK: Technology shares boosted Wall Street's main indexes on Wednesday as early signs of an economic rebound... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Stocks Wall Street drops NEW YORK: US stocks fell on Tuesday, adding to losses into the close, as investors took profits a day after the... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Stocks Australian, New Zealand shares down SYDNEY: Australian shares ended 1.5% lower on Wednesday, their worst session in more than a week, as investors... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Stocks Tokyo shares slip TOKYO: Japanese shares slipped on Wednesday, tracking overnight Wall Street losses, as investors monitored surging... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Stocks London shares fall for second day LONDON: London shares slid for the second straight session on Wednesday as another jump in global Covid-19 cases... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Grains Punjab offers flour millers wheat stock at official rate LAHORE: In order to make the flour prices stable across the province, the Punjab government has offered the flour... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Energy Libya lifts Es Sider force majeure, oil exports yet to resume LONDON: Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) on Wednesday lifted force majeure at the Es Sider oil terminal, but... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Energy Middle East crude benchmarks mixed SINGAPORE: Middle East crude benchmarks Oman and Dubai were mixed on Wednesday, as traders continued to wait for the... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Grains French wheat exports to plunge in 2020-21 PARIS: Farm office FranceAgriMer raised its estimate for 2019/20 French soft wheat exports outside the European ... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Energy Oil settles higher on improving US gasoline demand NEW YORK: Oil prices settled higher on Wednesday as US gasoline consumption showed signs of a recovery, but price... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (July 8, 2020).... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices.... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Wednesday (July 8, 2020).... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 8, 2020).... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (July 8, 2020).... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Currency THE RUPEE: Erosion persists KARACHI: On Wednesday, upon market closing, Pakistan Rupee exhibited behaviour similar to that of yesterday. It lost... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (July 8, 2020).... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
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 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (July 8, 2020).... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (July 8, 2020)... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
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 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,279.5527... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,112.2064 Bid... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ========================... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ========================... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (July 8, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (July 8, 2020).... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
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 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (July 8,... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Forex Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling) KARACHI: The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Currency Bill buying rates per unit of currency KARACHI: Bill Buying Rates per unit of currency -- issued by the Treasury Management Division of the National Bank ... Published 09 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept