ML-1 track completion only way to control accidents: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that completion of the Main Line-1 (ML-1) track is the... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:23am
PM asks PIA CEO to submit restructuring plan in a week ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday directed the Chief Executive Officer of PIA , Air Marshal Arshad ... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:24am
Letters Electricity shortage in Karachi LETTER: The power crisis in Karachi seems to have turned into a kind of blessing in disguise for K-Electric as the... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Eyes on the stars: UAE's Mars probe a first for the Arab world ARTICLE: The oil-rich United Arab Emirates has built a nuclear power programme and sent a man to space, and now ... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
US Supreme Court defied Trump at key moments in blockbuster term ARTICLE: The conservative-majority US Supreme Court, with Chief Justice Roberts leading the way, has distinctly... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Economy - the least problem ARTICLE: This column, for the last couple of weeks or more, has been building arguments to support the view that the... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:11am
PIA: government's left with only one option ARTICLE: The Federal Minister of Aviation, while making a statement on the floor of the National Assembly that a... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:10am
Oxfam says hunger can kill more people than Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: With most of the world caught up solely to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, the international humanitarian... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:25am
Women empowerment programme launched in KP PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Information Technology Board (KPITB) here on Friday launched 'Women Empowerment through... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:27am
PSP slams KE over poor performance KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal said since last several years, the incompetent... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:20am
Non-bailable arrest warrants of Sarfaraz Bugti issued QUETTA: An additional session's court here on Friday issued non-bailable warrants for the arrest of Senator Sarfaraz... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:18am
WB money to be spent only on cleaning of drains, contractors told KARACHI: Local Government Secretary Roshan Ali Sheikh Friday asked the contractors concerned that money provided by... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:17am
Speaker refers agri tubewell subsidy issue to NA body ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has referred the issue of agriculture tube well subsidy for farmers... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:16am
Partly Facetious: The Buzz's TOR! ARTICLE: "The Khan has given The Buzz only one term of reference." "Only one?! Besides do you mean term of ... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:13am
Fee for training for MBBS doctors: SC issues notice to PMDC, AGP ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court issued notice to the Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) and the Attorney ... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:15am
Capital sees slight increase in Covid-19 cases ISLAMABAD: The number of reported confirmed coronavirus cases registered a slight increase in the capital city on... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:15am
Exchange IHC directs to decide Ritchie's visa issue as per law ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday directed Secretary Interior to decide the US citizen, Cynthia... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:14am
Parking plaza with 4000 vehicles capacity to be built in Murree LAHORE: The Punjab government will build a parking plaza in Murree with the parking capacity of 4000 vehicles. ... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
MNA issued show-cause notice over accusing PTI vice chief ISLAMABAD: The disciplinary committee of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Friday slapped MNA Ahmed Hussain... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:14am
Indian occupied Kashmir: Pakistan for enhanced international monitoring of rights crisis ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday called for an enhanced international monitoring of the human rights crisis in the... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:13am
Twitter's Dorsey donates $3 million to test universal basic income SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey has said he will donate $3 million to a group of US mayors to... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:11am
Trudeau family paid by charity at heart of ethics probe: report MONTREAL: The charity at the heart of an ethics investigation targeting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid members ... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:08am
UK, Australian regulators probe facial recognition startup LONDON: British and Australian privacy watchdogs said on Friday they had launched a joint probe into a US software... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
South Asia Nepal cable operators ban Indian news after border dispute KATHMANDU: Nepal's cable television operators have suspended Indian news channels for "objectionable" reporting on... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:21am
Russian bounties: Pentagon vows 'action' if intel confirmed WASHINGTON: Top Pentagon officials pledged Thursday to "take action" if the US military could corroborate... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Europe British man jailed for trying to steal Magna Carta LONDON: A British man was jailed on Friday for attempting to steal a priceless 1215 original version of Magna Carta,... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Asia Seoul mayor in apparent suicide after #MeToo allegations SEOUL: The mayor of Seoul, a former human rights lawyer and potential South Korean presidential candidate, died in ... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Middle East Iraqi MP dies of Covid-19 BAGHDAD: Iraqi lawmaker Ghida Kambash died Friday after contracting the novel coronavirus, parliament announced, its... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:24am
Europe Coronavirus can still be brought under control: WHO GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Friday that it is still possible to bring coronavirus outbreaks under... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
USA Trump heads to Florida as coronavirus cases surge WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump headed to coronavirus-stricken Florida on Friday to attend a campaign... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:21am
CM approves River Ravi Front Authority LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Friday gave approval for setting up River Ravi Front Authority... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Government never extended contract of DG Rescue 1122, LHC told LAHORE: The Lahore High Court was informed on Friday by the law officer that the government has not so far extended... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Legislators for increasing age of marriage for girls to 18 LAHORE: Parliamentarians from two major political parties at a webinar titled "ending child marriage in Punjab" have... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Punitive action recommended against private medical colleges LAHORE: The provincial admission committee for medical and dental colleges has recommended punitive action against... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
KU waives off late fee surcharge for semester KARACHI: The students of University of Karachi, who were unable to submit their fees of the current semester, could... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
KMC begins fresh anti-encroachment drive KARACHI: Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) has kicked off a fresh anti-encroachment operation at different ... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
NFEH urges Sindh government to reopen parks, recreational facilities KARACHI: The National Forum for Environment and Health (NFEH) has urged the Sindh government to order reopening of... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Webinar held on India-China standoff and its impact on Kashmir KARACHI: A webinar on "India China Standoff at Ladakh and its Impact on Kashmir" was held on 9 July 2020. It was... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Huge quantity of smuggled Iranian HSD seized KARACHI: Directorate of Intelligence & Investigation (Customs), Hyderabad on Friday claimed to have recovered a... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
36 more die of Covid-19: Murad KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said 36 more patients of coronavirus died and 1468 persons... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Ziauddin Hospital establishes Covid-19 isolation ward at Keamari campus KARACHI: Dr Ziauddin Hospital has established 50-Bed Covid-19 isolation ward at its Keamari campus, here on Friday.... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
JI stages protest demonstrations against K-Electric KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Karachi on Friday held protest demonstrations at over 100 spots in the city to ... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
MQM-P submits resolution for reopening of marriage halls KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM-P) on Friday submitted a resolution in Sindh Assembly, seeking opening of... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Loadshedding, over-billing: SHC adjourns hearing of plea against K-Electric KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday adjourned the hearing of a petition against unannounced load shedding and... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 10, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (July 11, 2020).... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 11 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 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Bulls rule PSX: BRIndex100 flat KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday closed on a positive note on the 11th consecutive day on the back of local... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Currency Hafeez tells UN's Panel: Pakistan ensuring completion of FATF Action Plan ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has said that Pakistan as a... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Bottom of the barrel: IEA sees oil output recovery PARIS: Oil output hit a nine-year low last month as producers reacted to the plunge in demand triggered by the... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange SECP revises procedure for Asset Management Companies ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has revised procedure for Asset Management... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
USC to facilitate EOBI beneficiaries through Sahulat Card ISLAMABAD: The Utility Stores Corporation (USC) will facilitate Employees Old-Age Benefits Institution (EOBI)... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Erdogan says Hagia Sophia to be reopened for Muslim worship ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Friday that the Hagia Sophia, one of the architectural... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Sugar price: PSMA urges PM to take production cost into consideration LAHORE: All Pakistan Sugar Mill Association Chairman Javed Kayani has urged Prime Minister Imran Khan to fix the... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Furore after Indian police shoot gangster dead LUCKNOW: Indian police shot dead one of the country's most wanted gangsters Friday just a day after his dramatic... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
WHO team on way to China to set up probe into virus origin GENEVA: An advance team from the World Health Organization (WHO) has left for China to organise an investigation ... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:21am
IMF warns cutting spending too soon could derail recovery WASHINGTON: As governments rushed out funding to prevent an economic collapse amid the coronavirus pandemic, global... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:22am
18th Amendment, NFC Award: Zardari, Fazl vow 'no flexibility' KARACHI: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) leadership has agreed to continue with... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:22am
Stocks S&P warns Dubai economy to shrink 11 percent, cuts property giants to junk LONDON: S&P Global warned that Dubai's economy was set to shrink 11% this year, as it cut the credit ratings of... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:17am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 4,463. The traded value... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:15am
Grains CBOT corn hits 3-month high CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures settled higher on Thursday, with the bellwether September contract... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Energy Asia's naphtha at two-session high SINGAPORE: Asia's naphtha crack was at a two-session high of $92.43 a tonne on Thursday, which translates to a... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:18am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 145,799 tonnes of cargo comprising 99,450 tonnes of import cargo and 46,349 tonnes... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Grains Euronext wheat rises to six-week high PARIS: Euronext wheat rose for a third day on Thursday to its highest in almost six weeks, driven by uncertainty ... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Commodities China's iron ore futures rise for 5th day MANILA: Chinese iron ore futures extended gains to a fifth straight session on Thursday as mills bought the... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:15am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (July 10, 2020).... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate increases by Rs 100 to Rs 8500 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of Karachi Cotton Association on Friday increased the spot rate by Rs 100 per maund... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Commodities Copper prices surging to pre-coronavirus levels LONDON: Copper was set for its weekly biggest rise in more than two years on Friday, with prices surging to... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:15am
Energy Oil climbs over 2 percent on improved forecast for demand recovery NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed more than 2% on Friday after the International Energy Agency (IEA) bumped up its 2020... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:17am
Commodities Palm oil ends higher KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures closed higher on Friday, snapping two weekly losses, as stockpiles in June... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Commodities Gold poised for fifth weekly gain LONDON: Gold prices on Friday were set to mark a fifth straight weekly gain, hovering above the key $1,800 level as ... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Energy Government fails to promote renewable energy LAHORE: The federal government's efforts to promote renewable energy (RE) are limited to lip-service over the last... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:17am
Exchange PSX returns to old trade timings KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has announced that it is returning to standard operating hours from Monday... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Energy Encroachments around power infrastructure, leading cause of accidents KARACHI: An electrocution occurred in Bilal Colony, a dense settlement under high tension electricity network.... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
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 06:55... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:23am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (July 10, 2020).... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (July 10, 2020). ======================================= Offset ... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (July 10, 2020).... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (July 10, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (July 10, 2020).... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Currency THE RUPEE: Gains persist KARACHI: On Friday, Pakistan Rupee gained value against USD in interbank market. It also generally gained value in... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (July 10, 2020).... Published 11 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 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (July 10, 2020)... Published 11 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 Friday... Updated 11 Jul, 2020 03:23am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (July 10, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (July 10, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (July 10, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 10, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,213.9969... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (July 10, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,291.6171 Bid... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 10, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 10, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,420.4369... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 10, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 439.1832... Published 11 Jul, 2020 02:48am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer