SC appointments ARTICLE: Judiciary, in Pakistan and elsewhere, has become from being the least potent branch to the most potent... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Sindh government to open financial bid of DSEZ shortly KARACHI: Sindh Government will open the financial bid of Dhabeji Special Economic Zone (DSEZ) in the province... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
3G, 4G users reach 81.14m by end June: PTA ISLAMABAD: The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached 81.14 million by end June compared to 79.88 million by... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Money & Banking Around 70 percent of ATT diverted through Iran: ADB ISLAMABAD: Around 70 percent of Afghan transit trade has been diverted through Iran due to lower costs, more... Updated 23 Jul, 2020 04:27am
Capital sees upward trend in Covid-19 cases ISLAMABAD: The number of confirmed coronavirus cases witnessed an upward trend on Wednesday in the federal capital... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Paragon Housing Scheme case: SCBA praises SC verdict ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) said handling of cases by the... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Hafeez name from NFC: Withdrawal of notification termed PML-N victory ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has termed the withdrawal of a government's "faulty" ... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Petrol crisis: IPI rejects PD's statement ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI), a think tank, rejected a statement made by the Petroleum Division ... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Exchange COAS, Qatari envoy discuss regional situation ISLAMABAD: Qatar's Ambassador to Pakistan Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani, on Wednesday, acknowledged the... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Uniform national curriculum on the cards ISLAMABAD: The National Curriculum Council has proposed that the government may prepare model textbooks, which would... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
AC rejects plea seeking transfer of Khaqan's vehicle ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing liquefied natural gas (LNG) reference against former prime minister... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Exchange Pakistan committed to fraternal ties with Bangladesh: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said Pakistan was committed to deepening fraternal relations with... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Second batch of KCR tenders floated KARACHI: The subsequent batch of six different tenders worth Rs 50 million pertaining to electrical, signals and... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Local bodies' elections: Final list of constituencies to be published on Sep 27 ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Parliamentary Affairs was informed that the final list of constituencies... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Exchange Qureshi, Sheikh Abdullah discuss Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that Pakistan is witnessing a downturn in the Covid-19... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Covid-19 tally reaches 268,537 across country ISLAMABAD: Pakistan's coronavirus tally has reached 268,537 with 5,696 deaths, and 210,468 recoveries, according to... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Victims of terrorism, bomb blast, natural calamities: Sindh cabinet approves enhancement in compensation rate KARACHI: Sindh Cabinet meeting held under the chairmanship of Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah at CM House... Updated 23 Jul, 2020 03:07am
Government urged to repair dilapidated bus stands HYDERABAD: People of Hyderabad District are facing problems to board on the bus or van for traveling to different... Updated 23 Jul, 2020 03:08am
Maintaining safe, positive environment top priority: TikTok KARACHI: TikTok has clarified that maintaining a safe and positive in-app environment is our top priority. We ... Updated 23 Jul, 2020 03:07am
SOPs being finalized for Eidul Azha: Nasir KARACHI: Minister of Information and Municipality Sindh Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the SoPs pertaining to... Updated 23 Jul, 2020 03:07am
Holding PA's sessions in private hotel: LHC adjourns hearing for a fortnight LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Muhammad Qasim Khan on Wednesday adjourned for a fortnight the proceedings ... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Cotton Implementation of agriculture package under way ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of National Food Security and Research (MNFS&R) is working on implementation of... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Slack files EU antitrust complaint against Microsoft SAN FRANCISCO: The workplace messaging platform Slack said Wednesday it has filed an antitrust complaint with the... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Australia's national carrier retires last jumbo jet SYDNEY: Plane spotters and veteran pilots gathered Wednesday to bid farewell to the national carrier's last Boeing... Updated 23 Jul, 2020 04:28am
Exchange US offers $2m bounty for Ukrainian SEC hackers WASHINGTON: The US State Department and Secret Service offered $2 million in reward money Wednesday for help... Updated 23 Jul, 2020 04:31am
A year after diplomatic tussle over Greenland, Pompeo visits Denmark COPENHAGEN: Rival interests in the Arctic topped the agenda when the US Secretary of State visited Denmark ... Updated 23 Jul, 2020 04:29am
USA Brief tsunami warning as 7.8 quake hits off Alaska WASHINGTON: A 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck off the Alaskan peninsula, triggering a brief tsunami warning for ... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Twitter takes down QAnon conspiracy theorist accounts SAN FRANCISCO: Twitter has removed more than 7,000 accounts linked to the "QAnon" movement over abuse and harassment... Updated 23 Jul, 2020 04:30am
South African anti-apartheid icon Andrew Mlangeni dies JOHANNESBURG: South African anti-apartheid figure Andrew Mlangeni, who stood trial alongside Nelson Mandela in the... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Exchange Shootout at Chicago funeral leaves 14 wounded CHICAGO: A shootout outside a funeral parlour left 14 people wounded Tuesday in Chicago, as President Donald Trump... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Venezuela blasts US reward offer for capture of top official CARACAS: Venezuela's government blasted a $5 million US reward offer for information leading to the arrest of the... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
People risk unproven plasma treatment in virus fight ISLAMABAD: Pakistanis with Covid-19 are risking their lives and navigating a shady black market to get blood plasma... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Jam Kamal for promotion of investment scope in Balochistan QUETTA: Balochistan Chief Minister Jam Kamal Khan has said that strong and integrated strategy is needed to avail ... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
10 billion trees project: Ministry recommends release of Rs 2.45 billion ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Planning Development and Special Initiatives has recommended release of Rs2.45 billion ... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Renovation of residency: Permanent Mission to UN instructed to follow codal requirements ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Wednesday said Pakistan's Permanent Mission to the United Nations is under... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
PTI Senator reiterates to pursue 'blanket accountability' ISLAMABAD: Unfazed by opposition's criticism in the backdrop of a recent judgement of Supreme Court that is highly... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Covid-19 outbreak: Digital solutions proved effective: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunication Syed Aminul Haque has said that digital... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
SSUET holds online aptitude test KARACHI: Sir Syed University of Engineering & Technology (SSUET) held online aptitude test for admissions in... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Partly Facetious: Different protocols ARTICLE: "Nah, nah, nah, pooh, pooh." "What are you? Four years old?" "To be childlike is nothing negative my... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Two proposed SEZs: Sindh government urged to provide state-of-the-art infrastructure KARACHI: Mian Anjum Nisar, President and Sheikh Sultan Rehman, Vice President of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Tobacco marketing tactics: Call to stop exploitation of children ISLAMABAD: Society for Protection of Rights of the Child (SPARC) held a press briefing on "Tobacco Industry's... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Changing name of BISP to Ehsaas Program: LHC directs law minister, others to submit reply LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice Muhammad Qasim Khan on Wednesday directed the law minister, secretary law ... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Punjab PA passes 'Tahaffuz-e-Bunyaad-e-Islam 2020 Bill' LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday passed the Punjab Tahaffuz-e-Bunyaad-e-Islam Bill 2020 with a majority ... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Helping thalassemia patients termed great service to humanity LAHORE: National Highway and Motorway Police (NHMP) Inspector General, Dr. Syed Kaleem Imam has said that ... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (July 22, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (July 23, 2020).... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Exchange Mixed trend echoes on PSX: BRIndex100 moving up continuously KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday witnessed mixed trend as the investors remained cautious to take fresh... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Letters 'Marshall Plan' LETTER: This is apropos a Business Recorder news item "EU agrees landmark 750-bn-euro virus 'Marshall Plan'" carried... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Resurgent 'techlash' overshadows Silicon Valley earnings ARTICLE: Big Tech, its hands full with antitrust probes and complaints growing from activists and politicians, turns... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Exchange How Tesla defined a new era for the global auto industry ARTICLE: Tesla Inc's rapid rise to become the world's most valuable carmaker could mark the start of a new era for... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Energy Renewables now EU's biggest source of electricity PARIS: Renewable energy sources such as the wind and the sun overtook fossil fuels as the European Union's main... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 224,380 tonnes of cargo comprising 164,010 tonnes of import cargo and 60,370 ... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (July 22, 2020).... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Cotton & Textile Prices remain stable on cotton market KARACHI: The rates of cotton remained stable on Wednesday. Market sources told that due to the monsoon rains the... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Stocks Kuwait index falls, property shares hit Dubai DUBAI: Dubai's stock market ended lower on Wednesday, dragged down by property shares, while the Kuwaiti index... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Stocks Nikkei slips ahead of long weekend TOKYO: Japanese shares dipped on Wednesday as investors locked in recent gains ahead of a long weekend, with a rise... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Stocks European stocks slip FRANKFURT: European shares slid on Wednesday as escalating US-China tensions and a surge in coronavirus cases dented... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Stocks China shares gain for fourth day SHANGHAI: China stocks ended higher for the fourth straight session on Wednesday, buoyed by Beijing's capital market... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Stocks Wednesday's early trade: S&P rises; Tesla, Microsoft shine ahead of results NEW YORK: The S&P 500 ticked higher in a choppy session on Wednesday as a boost from Microsoft and optimism ... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Stocks S&P slightly up NEW YORK: The S&P 500 edged higher on Tuesday, as investors rotated into economically sensitive cyclical stocks,... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Stocks Hong Kong shares tumble HONG KONG: Hong Kong stocks fell the most in nearly six weeks on Wednesday, as signs of escalating Sino-US tensions... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Stocks Australian, New Zealand shares down SYNEY: Australian shares closed lower on Wednesday, dragged down by the healthcare sector, as a record surge in... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Stocks London's blue-chip index sinks LONDON: London's blue-chip index sank on Wednesday with energy and healthcare stocks weighing the most amid weaker... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Commodities Palm oil marginally up KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures trimmed early gains after profit-taking on Wednesday, and closed marginally... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Commodities Robusta coffee hits highest in nearly 6 months LONDON: Robusta coffee prices on ICE hit their highest in nearly six months on Wednesday, driven by talk of the... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Commodities Copper slides on profit-taking LONDON: Copper prices fell on Wednesday as a stronger dollar triggered profit-taking and markets waited to see how... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Energy Oil falls as US posts surprise rise in crude inventories NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Wednesday as US government data showed a surprise rise in US crude inventories, and as... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Commodities Gold jumps in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold rose more than 1% on Wednesday to its highest in nearly nine years, driven by a softer dollar and as... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Commodities Gold hits highest since 2011 in Europe LONDON: Gold surged to a nine-year peak on Wednesday on bets that central banks would introduce more stimulus... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soyabeans climb CHICAGO: Chicago corn and soyabeans futures climbed on Wednesday as news of Chinese purchases offset strong yield... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold rallies NEW YORK: Gold soared to a nine-year peak on Wednesday as an escalation in US- China tensions stoked demand for... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (July 22, 2020).... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (July 22, 2020)... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (July 22, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Wednesday (July 22, 2020).... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (July 22, 2020).... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (July 22, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate ... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (July 22, 2020).... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Currency THE RUPEE: General gain continues KARACHI: On Wednesday, Pakistan Rupee continued to generally gain value against major currencies in interbank and... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (July 22, 2020).... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
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 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (July 22, 2020).... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (July 22, 2020)... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (July 22, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
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 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 22, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 22, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 22, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 22, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,152.2976 Bid... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 22, 2020). ========================... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (July 22, 2020). ========================... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (July 22, 2020).... Published 23 Jul, 2020 02:47am