Letters 'PTV's woes' LETTER: This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "PTV's woes" carried by the newspaper yesterday. The newspaper... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Britain's COVID lending schemes risk widening regional divides ARTICLE: In the northern English seaside resort of Blackpool, the family-run Elgin Hotel is preparing to reopen in... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Water wars: Mekong River another front in US-China rivalry ARTICLE: The Mekong River has become a new front in US-China rivalry, environmentalists and officials say, with... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Fused ARTICLE: On a roll here - actually followed the plan and read, or at least tried to read the "Report on the Power... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
The rationale for subsidies ARTICLE: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed his adviser on finance Dr Hafeez Shaikh to form a "special cell" to... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
PM's smart lockdown strategy paying dividends ISLAMABAD: With a steep decline from around 6,800 Covid-19 patients a day in mid June to 1,209 during last 24 hours... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:21am
Communications, agriculture and energy: PM directs setting up of body to prioritise Balochistan projects ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said peace and social and economic development of Balochistan province... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:22am
Covid-19 cases surge to 271,513 across country ISLAMABAD: The confirmed nationwide coronavirus cases have surged to 271,513 in Pakistan, with 5,778 deaths and... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:24am
Senate informed: 35 wild polio virus cases reported in two months ISLAMABAD: Pakistan reported a total of 35 Wild Polio Virus (WPV) cases during first two months of the ongoing year... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:24am
KP governor, CM meet Imran ISLAMABAD: Governor of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shah Farman and Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Friday called on Prime... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Partly Facetious: Head or tail? ARTICLE: "Sometimes I can't tell which end is the head and which the tail." "Then you need an eyesight check... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 122,941 tonnes of cargo comprising 88,324 tonnes of import cargo and 34,617 tonnes... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
US unveils blueprint for 'virtually unhackable' internet WASHINGTON: US officials and scientists have begun laying the groundwork for a more secure "virtually unhackable"... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Intel says new chip technology is six months behind NEW YORK: Intel Corp said on Thursday its new 7-nanometer chip technology was six months behind schedule, sending ... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Africa Ex-Tanzanian president dies DAR ES SALAAM: Former Tanzanian president Benjamin Mkapa, hailed as a peacemaker in East Africa, has died aged 81 in... Updated 26 Jul, 2020 03:59am
Middle East Iraqi forces free German woman kidnapped in Baghdad BAGHDAD: A German woman kidnapped in Baghdad earlier this week was freed overnight and is now in the care of her... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:45am
Europe 'Anti-vaxxers are nuts': UK PM LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday described people opposed to vaccinations as "nuts", as he... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:34am
USA US Senate passes $740.5 billion defense bill that would rename bases WASHINGTON: The US Senate on Thursday passed a $740.5 billion bill setting Pentagon priorities, but which President... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Russia rejects space weapon claim as 'propaganda' MOSCOW: Russia on Friday dismissed accusations from the United States and Britain that it had tested an... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:34am
US says photos show Russian arms supplies to Libya rebels WASHINGTON: Russia continues to supply a broad range of arms to Libyan rebels including fighter jets, air defense... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Middle East Iran protests to UN after US jets approach flight over Syria TEHRAN: Iran protested Friday to the United Nations of a "flagrant violation" of international law after nearby US... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Covid-19 claims 14 more lives in Sindh: Murad KARACHI: As many as 917 new cases of coronavirus were emerged when 11812 samples were tested while 14 other patients... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:26am
Exchange Opposition, treasury MPAs exchange obscene words KARACHI: Opposition and treasury members in the Sindh Assembly exchanged unparliamentarily words amid Sindh Energy... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:26am
Dawood Foundation, AKU to boost services for Covid-19 patients KARACHI: The Dawood Foundation, the charitable arm of the Dawood Hercules Group, has announced a collaborative... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:27am
Pakistan's first virtual hospital starts function KARACHI: Pakistan's first virtual hospital has started functioning in Karachi to treat all those patients who are... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:28am
PSDF partners with Extreme Commerce to launch online training LAHORE: Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) on Friday partnered with Extreme Commerce to launch an online training... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:30am
Tree transplantation: Punjab government directed to prepare 'comprehensive' plan LAHORE: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Youth Affairs Usman Dar has directed the Punjab government... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Punjab government decides to issue teaching licences: minister LAHORE: Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas has said that the Punjab government has decided to issue teaching... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Cancellation of pilot's licence: LHC restrains DG CAA from taking final decision LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Friday restrained director general Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) from taking a... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Shortage of critical drugs: Appointment of federal analyst at NLC hangs in balance LAHORE: The health ministry has failed to find a permanent solution regarding the appointment of the Federal Analyst... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Slight increase in Covid-19 cases in capital ISLAMABAD: The federal capital on Friday, again witnessed a slight increase in confirmed novel coronavirus cases as... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
FY2019-2020: IT, ITeS export remittances surge by 23.71 percent ISLAMABAD: The Information Telecommunication (IT) and IT enabled Services (ITeS) export remittances comprising... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Bilawal terms kidnapping of Mateeullah attack on democracy, media ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari Friday, while condemning the abduction of... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Exchange Iranian CG donates safety kits to PRCS KARACHI: Ahmad Mohammadi, Consul General of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Karachi, in a meeting with Shahnaz... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Covid-19 pandemic: Korean government decides to extend in-kind assistance ISLAMABAD: Standing by Pakistan in its fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, the Korean government has decided to... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Zieseniss assumes charge as US embassy spokesperson ISLAMABAD: Mireille Zieseniss has assumed the charge as the new spokesperson for the United States Embassy in... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
School, colleges to reopen only after pandemic is over: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mahmood Friday said the government would review its decision... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (July 24, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (July 25, 2020).... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (July 24, 2020).... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Currency THE RUPEE: Mixed behaviour again KARACHI: On Friday, Pakistan Rupee again exhibited mixed behaviour on market close. It gained value against USD in... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (July 24, 2020).... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
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 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
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 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (July 24, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (July 24, 2020). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 24, 2020). ======================== Offer... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (July 24, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,139.9709 Bid... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 24, 2020). ======================== Offer... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (July 24, 2020). ======================== Offer... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (July 24, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (July 24, 2020).... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
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 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (July 24, 2020).... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Companies Act, Limited Liability Partnership Act: Govt decides to promulgate Ord to amend laws ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to promulgate an ordinance to amend the Companies Act, 2017 and the Limited... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:11am
Exchange Mixed trend on PSX: BRIndex100 inches up KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed mixed trend on the last day of the week as the investors remained ... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
PIA flight operations in Europe: Govt to file appeal by August 30: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Aviation Ghulam Sarwar Khan informed the Senate on Friday that Pakistan will file an... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:11am
Rozgar Scheme: SBP allows disbursement of salaries before Eid KARACHI: In order to facilitate the businesses, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has allowed disbursement of ... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:13am
Essential commodities: MoF suggests legislation to curb smuggling ISLAMABAD: The Finance Ministry has proposed legislation to curb the menace of smuggling of food and other essential... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:13am
SPI up 0.21 percent WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended July 23, 2020 recorded an increase of 0.21 percent... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:12am
MPC not to declare policy rate this month KARACHI: The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the State Bank of Pakistan has decided not to hold the regular... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:13am
Exchange Malaysia in $3.9 billion settlement with Goldman over 1MDB KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia reached a $3.9 billion settlement with Goldman Sachs Friday over the Wall Street titan's role... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:15am
Farogh Naseem sworn in for third time ISLAMABAD: Barrister Farogh Naseem was sworn in as the federal minister for law for the third time, after he was... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:36am
Law minister tells NA: Jadhav not being extended 'NRO-like concession' ISLAMABAD: Minister for Law Farogh Naseem Friday dispelled the impression that the Indian spy Kulbhushan Jadhav is... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:36am
PSMA's ICA: IHC reserves verdict ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday reserved its verdict in Pakistan Sugar Mills Association's... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:36am
Erdogan leads first prayer after Hagia Sophia declared a mosque ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday led thousands in the first Muslim prayers in Hagia Sophia... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:37am
SHC asks KE to end 'unannounced' loadshedding, remove illegal connections KARACHI: Sindh High Court on Friday ordered K-electric (KE) to end "unannounced" load-shedding and remove the ... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:37am
Lesco, Mepco explain loadshedding strategies ISLAMABAD: Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) and Multan Electric Power Company (Mepco) said on Friday that they... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:37am
IHC directs PTA to remove ban on PUBG ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC), declaring the decision to temporarily suspend online game "Player... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:38am
Taxpayers can submit election/options forms by 29th: SRB KARACHI: Sindh Revenue Board (SRB) has allowed eligible taxpayers to submit their election/options forms, if any by... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:39am
Big cities: SC urged to direct authorities to prepare master plans ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been urged to direct the development authorities in the provinces to prepare master... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Telecom companies: Body formed by PM to resolve connectivity, taxation issues ISLAMABAD: A committee constituted by Prime Minister Imran Khan to address the connectivity and taxation issues... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Exchange Trade and transit: PSW's proposed law aimed at unlocking potential as regional hub ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Single Window's proposed legislation will help unlock Pakistan's potential as the regional... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
China tells US to shut Chengdu consulate, retaliating for Houston BEIJING: China ordered the United States on Friday to close its consulate in the city of Chengdu, responding to a US... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
NAB put on the spot EDITORIAL: The Supreme Court's detailed judgment announcement on Monday of its March 17 order granting post-arrest... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Currency ADB linker bonds EDITORIAL: Pakistan and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have been development partners for the past five decades. Now... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Energy Oil prices fall on US-China tensions NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Friday, pressured by tensions between the United States and China, but some supportive... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Commodities Gold smashes $1,900/oz barrier in NY NEW YORK: Safe-haven gold pierced the $1,900 per ounce ceiling on Friday for the first time since 2011 as a ... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 4,625. The traded value... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Commodities CBOT soyabean futures higher CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures closed higher on Thursday as renewed purchases of the US oilseed... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (July 24, 2020).... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate down by Rs 50 to Rs 8300 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of Karachi Cotton Association on Friday has decreased the spot rate by Rs 50 per... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Energy Schlumberger says 21,000 jobs to go PARIS: Oil services group Schlumberger expects to lay off more than 21,000 employees - a quarter of staff - it said... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Energy UK energy group Centrica sells US assets for $3.6 billion LONDON: British domestic energy provider Centrica, fresh from slashing jobs on coronavirus fallout, revealed Friday... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Commodities Gold continues to another high KARACHI: The upward trend in gold prices continues to another high of Rs118700 per tola, up by Rs1400 on the local... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Energy Sindh loadshedding: Minister to hold meeting with Nepra after Eid KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Energy Imtiaz Ahmed Sheikh on Friday said he would hold an important meeting with... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
KP CM directs launching paperless delivery system for investors PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has directed to launch digital system of paperless service delivery to the... Updated 25 Jul, 2020 03:17am
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 25 Jul, 2020 03:41am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Friday (July 24, 2020).... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (July 24, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (July 24, 2020).... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (July 24, 2020)... Published 25 Jul, 2020 02:49am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points