Exchange Israel army says repelled 'terrorist' attack on northern border OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel said it had repelled an attempt by "terrorists" to penetrate its territory on Monday,... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Hurricane Douglas spares Honolulu, skirts Hawaii HONOLULU: Hurricane Douglas swept north of Hawaii late Sunday, sparing Honolulu but still posing a threat to Kauai ... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
First French fighter jets head to India PARIS: The first five of a batch of French Rafale fighter jets purchased by New Delhi in a controversial... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Two protesters in first Iraq deaths under new PM BAGHDAD: Iraq's prime minister demanded an immediate investigation into the deaths of two demonstrators on Monday,... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Japanese fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto dies TOKYO: Japanese fashion designer Kansai Yamamoto, considered a pioneer of the country's industry and known for his... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Chinese authorities take over closed US consulate in Chengdu CHENGDU: The American flag was lowered at the US consulate in Chengdu on Monday and Chinese authorities entered the... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Letters Bilawal goes too far? LETTER: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari seems to have exceeded the limits of what is... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Take a knee - I ARTICLE: 'Take a knee' has taken the world by storm - from Japan, going west, to California. My own experience of... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Covid-19: impact on 'populism' ARTICLE: Democracies throughout the world are facing increasing challenges from their failings, rise of 'populism'... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Understatement of tax expenditure ARTICLE: The Public Finance Management Act of 2019 defines tax expenditure as follows: 'The revenue which ... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
ICT closes parks, recreational spots till Eid holidays ISLAMABAD: Aimed at controlling the spread of the coronavirus during Eidul Azha holidays, the Islamabad Capital... Updated 28 Jul, 2020 03:56am
All set to issue int'l tender for Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to issue international tender for Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway (M-6), a critical... Updated 28 Jul, 2020 03:56am
CPEC projects: PML-N, PTI lawmakers take credit ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Communications Murad Saeed and former minister for planning Ahsan Iqbal of Pakistan... Updated 28 Jul, 2020 03:57am
Terrorists pose serious threats to Pakistan, Afghanistan: UN ISLAMABAD: The United Nations has warned that the presence of a large number of terrorists in Afghanistan,... Updated 28 Jul, 2020 03:58am
IHC rejects petition seeking reopening of schools ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday rejected a petition filed by private school owners seeking the... Updated 28 Jul, 2020 03:58am
Timely steps decreasing cases: KP CM PESHAWAR, July 27- KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan has said that due to timely and effective measures of the... Updated 28 Jul, 2020 03:58am
Eidul Azha, Muharram: PM asks nation for strict SOPs compliance ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday appealed to the people to fully adhere to the standard operating... Updated 28 Jul, 2020 03:59am
PPP, PTI lawmakers clash over Karachi civic issues ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) lawmakers in the National... Updated 28 Jul, 2020 04:00am
Poem-telling contest held at SU HYDERABAD: Bureau of Students Tutorial Guidance/Counselling Services and Co-curricular Activities (STAGS), ... Updated 28 Jul, 2020 04:01am
ATC removes terrorism clause from judge's video case ISLAMABAD: The anti-terrorism court (ATC) on Monday dropped the terrorism clauses from the controversial judge,... Updated 28 Jul, 2020 04:01am
KPC takes exception toRangers personnel's entry to its premises KARACHI: The governing body of Karachi Press Club (KPC) has taken strong exception to Rangers' entry into its... Updated 28 Jul, 2020 04:05am
Covid-19 claims 11 more lives, infects 513 in Sindh: CM KARACHI: As many as 513 new cases of Covid-19 were detected out of 8,742 tested samples lifting the tally to 118824... Updated 28 Jul, 2020 04:06am
PC recommends local funding for urban development KARACHI: Planning Commission (PC) has recommended that the urban development financing should be through local... Updated 28 Jul, 2020 04:06am
Islamic Centre: Rs15m earmarked for renovation, library and art gallery KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar has said after restoring the Islamic Center at Ayesha Manzil to its original... Updated 28 Jul, 2020 04:07am
Covid-19: Nationwide tally reaches 274,808 ISLAMABAD: The Covid-19 nationwide cases tally on Monday reached 274,808, death toll 5,853 and recoveries so far... Updated 28 Jul, 2020 04:08am
No plan to extend trade bodies' tenure: Razak KARACHI: Prime Minister's Adviser on Commerce and Trade, Abdul Razak Dawood said elections of trade bodies will be... Updated 28 Jul, 2020 04:07am
Heavy rains: Sindh govt won't leave ground till issues resolve: Nasir KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information and Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah said excess rainfall is... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
TUI scraps mainland Spain holidays LONDON: Tour operator TUI has cancelled all British holidays to mainland Spain from Monday until August 9, after the... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Google to extend work-from-home policy to mid-2021 SAN FRANCISCO: Google will allow most employees to work from home through to July 2021 in response to the ongoing... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
LVMH reports rebound in China luxury sales PARIS: LVMH, the world's biggest luxury group, on Monday reported signs of a recovery in its businesses after a ... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
German business morale ticks up again FRANKFURT AM MAIN: German business confidence rose for the third month in a row in July, a key survey said Monday, ... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Trump national security advisor tests positive for Covid-19 WASHINGTON: Donald Trump's national security advisor tested positive for Covid-19 Monday, as the president prepared... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Aishwarya Rai discharged MUMBAI: Bollywood star and former Miss World Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and her daughter have been discharged from a... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Asia India bans 47 more Chinese mobile apps NEW DELHI: India has banned 47 more Chinese apps just weeks after blocking the highly popular video-sharing platform... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Military courts' convictions: Justice Yahya refuses to hear appeals of 196 suspects ISLAMABAD: Justice Yahya Afridi refused to hear appeals of 196 persons convicted by the military courts on terrorism... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
FATF, security and NAB: Qureshi sees broad-based consensus ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday sought a broad-based consensus on laws related to the... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Soomro hails FWBL's achievements ISLAMABAD: Muhammedmian Soomro, Chairman Privatization Commission (Ministry of Privatization Government of Pakistan)... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Minister underlines technology-driven education ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education and Professional Training Shafqat Mahmood presided a meeting of Ed-Tech... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Exchange PUBG temporarily suspended, NA told ISLAMABAD: The government has temporarily suspended online game Player Unknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) and sought... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Low-quality water seized at station stalls in Hyderabad KARACHI: In continuation of drive initiated earlier this month by Pakistan Railways Karachi division against the... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Partly Facetious: There're three holidays ARTICLE: "So what's up?" "Same-o, same-o." "There you are so wrong....its the fourth Eid since The Khan took over... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Stocks Kuwait leads most of Gulf higher; Qatar retreats DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets ended higher on Monday with Kuwait leading the gains on the back of a broad increase... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Stocks Travel stocks drag Europe lower MILAN: European shares slipped on Monday with travel stocks leading the declines after Britain imposed a two-week... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Stocks China shares regain ground SHANGHAI: Chinese shares clawed back lost ground on Monday after data showed that China's economic recovery is... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Stocks Monday's early trade: Stimulus bets boost Wall Street NEW YORK: US stocks rebounded on Monday as investors shrugged off surging Covid-19 cases and US-China tensions,... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Stocks Australian shares up, NZ down SYDNEY: Australian shares settled higher on Monday, helped by a record rally in gold stocks and reassurances of... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Stocks Japanese shares slip TOKYO: Japanese shares slid to a 1-1/2 week low on Monday as worries over worsening ties between China and the ... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Stocks London stocks dip as travel shares down LONDON: UK shares slipped on Monday as a two-week quarantine on all travellers from Spain hammered travel and ... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Civil society, NGOs: LHC restrains Punjab govt from taking measures LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday restrained the Punjab government from taking coercive measures against civil... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Opposition terms adjourning of PA session unconstitutional LAHORE: The opposition on Monday criticised the treasury benches for adjourning Punjab Assembly's session till ... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Tevta starts e-learning courses LAHORE: Mitigating risk in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Zero death of Covid-19 in last 24 hours: Buzdar LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has stated that no one died due to coronavirus during the last 24... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Punjab government imposes complete lockdown till Aug 5 LAHORE: The Punjab government has announced to impose complete lockdown for nine days across Punjab from Tuesday... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Online exams: Students to have another chance: PU VC LAHORE: Punjab University Vice Chancellor Prof Niaz Ahmad has announced that the chance of those students who do not... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (July 27, 2020) and the forecast for Tuesday (July 28, 2020).... Published 28 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 Monday... Published 28 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 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Exchange PSX turns bullish: BRIndex100 gains 67.43 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend on Monday on the back of local investors and institutional... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Grains KP flour millers demand wheat price equal to Punjab PESHAWAR: Flour millers here on Monday threatened to close their mills across the province, if the provincial... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Energy Segmented load-shed in line with National Power Policy 2013: KE KARACHI: K-Electric (KE) has reiterated that no unscheduled load-shed is being carried out in any part of the city.... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Grains Thai rice export prices rise on supply concerns BENGALURU: Thai rice export prices gained this week as inconsistent rainfall stoked supply concerns, while the... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Commodities Vietnamese coffee prices fall on low demand BANDAR LAMPUNG: Vietnam coffee prices were subdued due to weak demand and ample supplies in Indonesia and Brazil,... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 60,750 tonnes of cargo comprising 45,078 tonnes of import cargo and 15,672 tonnes... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Grains European wheat prices rise on firmer US markets PARIS: European wheat prices advanced on Friday, supported by firmer US markets, although the gains were capped ... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (July 27, 2020).... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate down further by Rs100 to Rs8150 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of Karachi Cotton Association on Monday has decreased the spot rate by Rs 100 per... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Stocks Stock index for tech giants debuts in Hong Kong HONG KONG: Hong Kong's stock market launched a new index on Monday tracking China's tech giants as they become... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Energy Power generation falls by 1pc in FY20 LAHORE: Power generation in Pakistan has declined by 1% YoY to 121,867 GWh (23,618 MW) during FY20 as compared to... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Commodities China iron ore futures extend losses BEIJING: Benchmark iron ore futures in China dropped for a third straight session on Monday, falling as much as 2.7%... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Commodities Copper prices up LONDON: Copper prices ticked up on Monday, driven by a weaker dollar and expectations of a global demand recovery,... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Energy India June oil imports lowest in nearly 9 years NEW DELHI: India's oil imports fell in June, hitting their lowest since October 2011, as refiners curbed purchases... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Energy Oil dips on US-China tensions, rising virus cases NEW YORK: Oil prices edged lower on Monday despite a weaker US dollar, as rising coronavirus cases and tensions... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Commodities Indian rice exports struggling MUMBAI: India's rice exporters are struggling to fulfil orders due to limited availability of containers and workers... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Commodities Palm oil snaps 3-day rally SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures ended a three-session rally to drop nearly 4% on Monday as traders booked... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Commodities Tokyo rubber falls TOKYO: The Tokyo Commodity Exchange (TOCOM) rubber contract, which began trading on the Osaka Exchange on Monday,... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Commodities EU monitor cuts 2020 soft wheat yield forecast, ups spring crops PARIS: The EU's crop monitoring service MARS cut its 2020 soft wheat yield forecast again on Monday to take account... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Commodities Raw sugar surges as supplies tighten, cocoa up LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE surged to the highest level in more than two weeks on Monday as crop concerns in... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Cotton & Textile NY cotton rises 3pc on hurricane damage concerns, weak dollar NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures jumped more than 3% on Monday as excessive rains brought by Hurricane Hanna in Texas,... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Commodities Rainfall in I Coast cocoa main areas below-average ABIDJAN: Rainfall last week in most of Ivory Coast's main cocoa growing regions was below average, but growing... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soyabeans up, corn eases CHICAGO: US soyabean futures edged higher on Monday as strong export sales, most notably to China, offset pressure... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Energy Oil rises on hopes for US stimulus measure NEW YORK: Oil prices rose on Monday on hopes that stimulus efforts will help revitalize the US economy, but the ... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (July 27, 2020).... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (July 27, 2020)... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (July 27, 2020). ======================================= Offset ... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Monday (July 27, 2020).... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (July 27, 2020).... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (July 27, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 28 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 Monday (July 27, 2020).... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Currency THE RUPEE: Gains vs most currencies KARACHI: On Monday, Pakistan Rupee went up against most currencies. It gained value against USD in both interbank ... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (July 27, 2020).... Published 28 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 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (July 27, 2020).... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (July 27, 2020)... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (July 27, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 28 Jul, 2020 02:43am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points