UK accuses Russia of vaccine research hacking, vote meddling LONDON: Britain on Thursday risked worsening fraught diplomatic ties with Russia by accusing Moscow-linked hackers ... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Exchange Qatar likely to host start of Taliban-Afghan govt talks: minister KABUL: Qatar is likely to host the initial round of peace talks between the Taliban and the Afghan government after... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
PCB, Pepsi extend partnership of men's cricket team LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) and Pepsi on Thursday announced a one-year extension as principal partner of ... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:25am
Punjab Assembly: Opposition seeks resignation of Buzdar LAHORE: The opposition in the Punjab Assembly grilled the government during general debate on the price control in... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:24am
The Quaid goes electronic KARACHI: Following two very successful publications of the prestigious "The Jinnah Anthology" in four Editions over ... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Smuggled goods seized KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), Jinnah International Airport on Thursday recovered smuggled goods worth ... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:32am
SC dismisses appeals of 294 KPWWB teachers ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed appeals of 294 teachers working in various educational institutes... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:23am
Opening of parks, clubs & public places: SHC seeks reply from KMC & others KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday sought the reply from Karachi Municipal Corporation (KMC) and others... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:23am
Gabon gets first woman prime minister LIBREVILLE: The president of Gabon, Ali Bongo Ondimba, on Thursday appointed the country's first woman prime... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Solar Orbiter gives unprecedented look at Sun PARIS: Scientists said Thursday they had obtained the closest ever images taken of the Sun as part of a pan-European... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Jordan top court dissolves country's Muslim Brotherhood AMMAN: Jordan's top court has dissolved the country's branch of the Muslim Brotherhood, a transnational Islamist... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:21am
Europe France makes public mask-wearing compulsory indoors PARIS: France will make the wearing of face masks compulsory in indoor public places from next week, the government... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
States must ensure just pandemic response, vaccines for all: UN rights council GENEVA: The UN's top rights body adopted a resolution Thursday highlighting states' responsibilities in addressing... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:21am
US sanctions top surgical glove maker over forced labour KUALA LUMPUR: The US has banned the import of surgical gloves from two subsidiaries of Malaysia's Top Glove - the... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:21am
APNS condoles KARACHI: All Pakistan Newspapers Society president Hameed Haroon and secretary general Sarmad Ali on behalf of the... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:21am
Lawyers' community demands opening of courts KARACHI: Lawyers' community Thursday demanded that courts should be opened immediately to resolve the problems of... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:21am
Development works: KMC council approves contract between WB, CLICK KARACHI: The Council of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation on Thursday approved contract between the World Bank and... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:21am
Number of Covid-19 cases declined by 38.74 percent, claims Umar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar, while defending the government's policy towards... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:18am
Dual nationality: PPP to approach ECP against Vawda ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) would approach the Election Commission of Pakistan against Federal Minister... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:18am
Call for construction of Kalabagh Dam resonated in NA ISLAMABAD: The call for the construction of Kalabagh Dam resonated in the National Assembly on Thursday after a... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:18am
166 pilots cleared by PCAA ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority on Thursday announced clearance of 166 Pakistani pilots out of 176,... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:18am
Rawal Lake: Notices issued to CDA chief, defence secretary ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday issued notices to chairman Capital Development Authority (CDA)... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:18am
Amendment in Article 160 (3A): Rabbani terms move amounts to 'contempt of Parliament' ISLAMABAD: The federal government's plan to amend Article 160 (3A) of the Constitution aimed at "revisiting resource... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:18am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (July 16, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (July 17, 2020).... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:21am
Family Planning & Reproductive health given essential service status KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has decided to give status of essential services to the Family... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:25am
Exchange PSX bullish: BRIndex100 gains 33.09 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend on Thursday on the back of local investors and ... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Letters Provincial Finance Commissions LETTER: Asking provinces to constitute finance commission is a step that should have been taken a long ago; ideally,... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Nissan plans 30pc cut in car output to Dec as virus hits demand ARTICLE: Nissan Motor Co is planning a 30% year-on-year cut in global vehicle production through December as falling... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Oil market: issues and outlook ARTICLE: From the start of the millennium - to be more precise since 1999 - till around the middle of 2008 when the... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Unpaid refunds ARTICLE: "The genius of our ruling class is that it has kept a majority of the people from ever questioning the... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Grains London cocoa prices hit lowest level in nearly 2 years LONDON: London cocoa prices on ICE hit their lowest in nearly two years on Thursday as data showed sharp falls in... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Exchange Rahat Kaunain assumes charge as CCP chairperson ISLAMABAD: The newly appointed Chairperson of the Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP), Rahat Kaunain Hassan, ... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Shortage of petrol: LHC seeks AGP's reply if government failed to form commission LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Muhammad Qasim Khan on Thursday hearing petition against shortage of petrol... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:25am
Buzdar announces hospital for Turbat LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar announced to establish a 100-bed hospital in Turbat and a ... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:25am
LHC extends interim bail of Shehbaz till 23rd LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Thursday extended interim pre arrest bail of Leader of... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:25am
Stocks Egyptian shares fall, Saudi index holds steady DUBAI: Egyptian shares dropped to a six-week low on Thursday as investors fled stocks across the board, while the... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:15am
Stocks European stocks down MILAN: European shares ended off session lows on Thursday ahead of a keenly awaited meeting to organise a European... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:15am
Stocks China shares plunge SHANGHAI: China stocks posted their biggest fall in more than five months on Thursday, as investors cooled down ... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:16am
Stocks Thursday's early trade: S&P slips from five-week high NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes fell on Thursday with the S&P 500 slipping from a five-week high as ... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Wall Street rallies NEW YORK: US stocks ended sharply higher on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 at its highest since early June,... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Australian shares slip SYDNEY: Australian shares ended lower on Thursday, after the country's unemployment rate hit a 22-year peak and... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Japanese shares weaken TOKYO: Japanese shares ended lower on Thursday as worries over a surge of domestic coronavirus cases dampened hopes... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Grains Euronext wheat futures rise for second day PARIS: Euronext wheat futures rose for a second day on Wednesday, lifted by an accelerating rally in Chicago as... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Energy European gasoline margins rise LONDON: Northwest European gasoline refining margins rose on Wednesday as US inventories dropped. US crude stocks,... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:14am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 145,504 tonnes of cargo comprising 104,932 tonnes of import cargo and 40,572 ... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
JI chief urges government to provide support to seminaries ISLAMABAD: Jamaat-e-Islami Chief Senator Sirajul Haq on Thursday urging the government to provide all out support to... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:25am
Energy Oil tankers association announces strike KARACHI: The Oil Tankers and Contractors Association (OTCA) has announced the countrywide strike for an indefinite... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:15am
Partly Facetious: Platelets up and down ARTICLE: "The Khan has inaugurated the Diamer Bhasha dam." "In 1998 the then Prime Minister laid the foundation... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Energy Power ministry urged to run JPCL plant-II on Thar Coal KARACHI: Sindh energy department has recommended the federal power ministry to design and run the forthcoming 660... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:15am
Grains Flour prices shoot up due to wheat hoarders: millers' body HYDERABAD: The Flour Mill Owners' Social Welfare Association president Haji Mohammed Hafeez Khanzada said due to... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (July 16, 2020).... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (July 16, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (July 16, 2020).... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (July 16, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (July 16, 2020).... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Currency THE RUPEE: Weak behaviour KARACHI: On Thursday, Pakistan Rupee exhibited generally a weakening behaviour on market close except against Euro... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (July 16, 2020).... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
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 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (July 16, 2020).... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (July 16, 2020)... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (July 16, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
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 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (July 16, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (July 16, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 16, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (July 16, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,327.2944... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 16, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 16, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 16, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 16, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 16, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (July 16, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (July 16, 2020).... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
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 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (July 16,... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
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 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
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 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (July 16, 2020).... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (July ... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Exchange Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest KARACHI: Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Cotton Exports down 6.81 percent YoY ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's exports decreased by 6.81 percent during fiscal year 2019-20 and remained $21.394 billion as... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Construction of houses, apartments: PM's initiative announced ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Thursday announced the initiative taken... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Supreme Court told: Rs40bn needed to implement 3P PSM plan ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Thursday questioned the government plan to run the Pakistan Steel Mills... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Ecnec approves Rs 289 billion highway projects ISLAMABAD: The Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) has approved four projects of Rs289... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
In comparison with domestic (local sales): GST (imports) collection shows lower growth in FY20 ISLAMABAD: The sales tax (imports) collection showed lower growth as compared to sales tax domestic (local sales),... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
NAB chairman orders inquiry against KE ISLAMABAD: Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) former Justice Javed Iqbal on Thursday directed its Karachi... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Government for increase in KE tariff in phases ISLAMABAD: The government has decided that K-Electric tariff should be increased in phases to bring it at par with... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Currency Twitter silences some top accounts SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter said hackers accessed its internal systems to hijack some of the platform's top voices... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
Provincial finance commissions EDITORIAL: The federal cabinet on July 14, 2020 issued directives to the provincial governments for the constitution... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
SOEs: woeful losses EDITORIAL: Federal Minister for Industries and Production Hammad Azhar has informed the senate standing committee on... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am
2nd consular access given to Kulbhushan ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday provided second unimpeded and uninterrupted consular access to Indian spy Commander... Updated 17 Jul, 2020 03:29am
Coronavirus: Development budget cut by Rs170bn: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said the federal government... Published 17 Jul, 2020 02:53am