AI & IoT products and services: 'COMSTECH showcasing to foster interest among youth' ISLAMABAD: The COMSTECH showcasing of Artificial Intelligence and IoT Products and Services: AI and IoT for Pakistan... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Telenor, MoIT to introduce subsidized internet packages for students ISLAMABAD: Telenor Pakistan has joined hands with the Ministry of Information and Technology (MoIT) and Virtual... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
NUST organises webinar on role of science & technology ISLAMABAD: The existence of a comprehensive S&T-based apparatus is a crucial determinant of long-run growth,... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Webinar highlights strides in IT sector NEW YORK: A webinar to highlight Pakistan's IT potential for giving a boost to the steady economic progress in the... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Faded photo giant Kodak gets $765m for drug business WASHINGTON: Erstwhile photo giant Eastman Kodak will launch a new business manufacturing pharmaceuticals amid the... Updated 29 Jul, 2020 03:10am
China halts HK extradition treaties with Canada, Australia, UK BEIJING: China announced the suspension Tuesday of Hong Kong's extradition treaties with Canada, Australia and... Updated 29 Jul, 2020 03:10am
Canada OKs remdesivir MONTREAL: Canada on Tuesday gave the green light for people with severe symptoms of Covid-19 to be treated with the... Updated 29 Jul, 2020 03:09am
France sends coronavirus ventilators, test kits to India NEW DELHI: A French air force jet on Tuesday delivered ventilators and tens of thousands of coronavirus test kits to... Updated 29 Jul, 2020 03:08am
Europe Virus curbs tightened over fears of a second wave PARIS: Spain and Germany were among the countries tightening restrictions on Tuesday in a bid to cool coronavirus... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Three returned migrants shot dead on Libya coast TRIPOLI: Three Sudanese migrants were killed in a shooting in Libya after the country's coast guard intercepted them... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Thousands protest against Myanmar army after woman's killing HPA-AN: Several thousand protesters marched in southeast Myanmar on Tuesday to demand the military's withdrawal from... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
China China's Mars probe photographs Earth en route to Red Planet BEIJING: China's first Mars probe has beamed back a photo of the Earth and the Moon as it heads toward its... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange China foreign minister slams US 'reckless provocation' after consulate closures BEIJING: China's foreign minister on Tuesday slammed the US for "reckless provocation of confrontation" after both... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Pakistan condemns restrictions on Eid prayers in IHK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Tuesday strongly condemned the restrictions imposed by Indian authorities on Eid-ul-Azha... Updated 29 Jul, 2020 03:17am
Buzdar suspends officers for negligence LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has suspended a few officers on account of negligence and poor... Updated 29 Jul, 2020 03:17am
KE saddened over incidents of electrocutions during monsoon KARACHI: In a statement issued in local press, K-Electric has expressed its grief over the electrocution incidents... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
British Airways to resume Pakistan flights from next month ISLAMABAD: British Airways has planned to restore Pakistan flights from August after suspension due to coronavirus... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Video-link facility in Adiala Jail: SC expresses concern over non-availability ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Tuesday expressed concern over non-availability of video-link facility in Adiala... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
We shall respond with all our might if provoked: COAS RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa Tuesday visited Heavy Industries Taxila (HIT). According... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
PM declares Aug 9 as Tiger Force Day ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Tuesday urged the volunteers of the Tiger Force to fully participate in the ... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Timelines/deadlines to tax authorities: PFUJ files review petition ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ) has termed the timelines/deadlines to the income tax... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (July 28, 2020) and the forecast for Wednesday (July 29, 2020).... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Blue chips lead PSX rally: BRIndex100 extends gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday closed on a positive note on the back of local investors and institutional... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Letters Master plans of cities LETTER: According to a Business Recorder news item, the Supreme Court has been urged to direct the development... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Currency 'Safe haven' gold has a rich 3,000-year history ARTICLE: Gold struck a record high of $1,944.71 in Asian trading on Monday as traders piled into the "safe haven"... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
A determined path to SDGs in 2030 despite COVID-19 pandemic ARTICLE: As lockdowns ease in countries across Asia and the Pacific in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, one thing... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Cotton Self-sufficiency is the answer ARTICLE: The world seems to have been caught between what appears to be a sense of muted hope and a feeling of... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
KP CM inaugurates Havelian-Thakot section of Hazara Motorway PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan formally inaugurated Havelian-Thakot section of Hazara... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
ILMA varsity becomes member of CROSSREF KARACHI: ILMA University has become a member of the international research engine CROSSREF which is popular for... Updated 29 Jul, 2020 03:09am
Punjab government to set up waste collection camps ahead of Eid LAHORE: Provincial Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has directed the city district government and the Lahore Waste... Updated 29 Jul, 2020 03:10am
Lahore BISE to set up facilitation centre LAHORE: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore will set up a state-of-the-art students'... Updated 29 Jul, 2020 03:10am
Stocks Kuwait shares rise; others little changed DUBAI: Broad-based gains pushed Kuwaiti shares higher on Tuesday, with financial stocks leading the pack, while ... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Defensive stocks push Europe up MILAN: European shares closed modestly higher on Tuesday, as investors assessed a batch of mixed earnings reports... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Chinese stocks gain most in a week SHANGHAI: Chinese shares rose the most in a week on Tuesday on signs of a recovery in the world's second largest... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Tuesday's early afternoon trade: Index stumble as stimulus talks loom NEW YORK: US stocks fell on Tuesday as investors awaited progress on Washington's coronavirus aid plan, with the... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Wall Street rises NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes closed higher on Monday as investors bet on some of the market's most... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Nikkei ends lower TOKYO: Japanese shares ended lower on Tuesday as investors maintained a cautious stance ahead of corporate earnings,... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Share surge propels TSMC into top ten TAIPEI: Taiwanese chip giant TSMC on Tuesday briefly became the world's tenth largest company thanks to a two-day... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Stocks Defensives buoy UK stocks LONDON: London's FTSE 100 ended a volatile session higher on Tuesday as investors hedged with defensive stocks ahead... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Grains Russian wheat export prices rise on slow supply MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices rose for the third consecutive week last week as farmers in southern regions ... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 138,464 tonnes of cargo comprising 98,187 tonnes of import cargo and 40,277 tonnes... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Grains European wheat prices tumble in tandem with US markets PARIS: European wheat prices tumbled on Monday in tandem with US markets on plentiful global supplies, notably in... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Workshop on 'Guidance on Competition Compliance' held ISLAMABAD: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) held an online workshop on "Guidance on Competition... Updated 29 Jul, 2020 03:10am
Active Covid-19 cases drop in capital ISLAMABAD: The active cases of Covid-19 in the federal capital have dropped to 17.14 percent as out of total 14,938... Updated 29 Jul, 2020 03:11am
Kamyab Jawan Loan Programme: PM to inaugurate second phase on Aug 12: Usman Dar PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Youth Affairs, Usman Dar, said that transparency and merit would be... Updated 29 Jul, 2020 03:11am
Punjab law minister pays surprise visit to cattle markets LAHORE: Provincial Law Minister Raja Basharat and Chief Secretary Punjab Jawwad Rafique Malik on Tuesday paid a... Updated 29 Jul, 2020 03:11am
LDA to permit 3-storey residential buildings in housing schemes LAHORE: To encourage construction activities in the provincial capital, the Lahore Development Authority (LDA) has... Updated 29 Jul, 2020 03:12am
Online buying of sacrificial animals: Pandemic situation, restrictions increase popularity KARACHI: Corona virus has become a valid excuse for profiteers in every business, and sacrificial animal's traders... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
MCC seizes smuggled goods worth Rs211m KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), Quetta on Tuesday claimed to have confiscated nine passenger buses loaded... Updated 29 Jul, 2020 03:15am
Mayor calls for upgrading of garbage disposal system KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Wasim Akhtar on Tuesday said that cleaning of rain drains was not a permanent solution as... Updated 29 Jul, 2020 03:15am
Stocks PSX notifies listing of Pakistan Energy Sukuk-II KARACHI: The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) has notified the listing of the privately placed Pakistan Energy Sukuk-II... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Murad orders monitoring of rain-affected areas of city by elected representatives KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, keeping in view heavy and excessive downpour, has decided to... Updated 29 Jul, 2020 03:16am
Dual nationalities: Petition challenging SAPMs appointment filed before IHC ISLAMABAD: A writ petition challenging the appointment of the special assistants to the prime minister (SAPMs) ... Updated 29 Jul, 2020 03:16am
Partly Facetious: Who does not have future in politics? ARTICLE: "A picture is worth a thousand words." "And then there are some pictures which are not even worth one... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Tuesday (July 28, 2020).... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Monday official prices.... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Tuesday (July 28, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Tuesday (July 28, 2020).... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Currency THE RUPEE: Steadier against USD KARACHI: On Tuesday, Pakistan Rupee went up against USD in both interbank and open markets but lost value against... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Tuesday (July 28, 2020).... Published 29 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 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Tuesday (July 28, 2020).... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Tuesday (July 28, 2020)... Published 29 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 ... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Tuesday (July 28, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 29 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 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,357.8922 ... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,410.0211... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,153.7431 Bid... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 28, 2020). ======================== ... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Tuesday (July 28, 2020). ======================== ... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Tuesday (July 28, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Tuesday (July 28, 2020).... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
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 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Tuesday (July 28, 2020).... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
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 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Petroleum probe commission formed by Cabinet ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Tuesday said a commission to... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Bank holidays KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) and all banks will remain closed from 31st July to 2nd August, 2020 ... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Fed opens policy meeting amid faltering confidence WASHINGTON: The US central bank opened a two-day policy meeting on Tuesday amid signs of waning consumer confidence... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange Taliban announce three-day ceasefire on Eid ISLAMABAD: Afghan Taliban Tuesday announced a three-day ceasefire on the occasion of Eid-ul-Azha amid visit of the... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
FATF requirements: Political parties' input to be taken on proposed legislation ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the finance committee of the National Assembly has decided to refer the proposed legislation... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
FATF: Qureshi unveils India's sinister designs ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Tuesday informed the National Assembly that India is making all-out... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Exchange $505m received from WB for budgetary support KARACHI: Pakistan Tuesday received some $ 505 million from the World Bank for the budgetary support. The State Bank... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am
Wheat allocation: ECC seeks cogent reasons for over 113pc raise ISLAMABAD: Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Advisor on Finance and... Published 29 Jul, 2020 02:48am