Samsung Electronics profit rises SEOUL: South Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics defied the coronavirus to report higher net profits in the second... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Huawei overtakes Samsung as top smartphone seller BEIJING: China's Huawei has overtaken Samsung to become the number-one smartphone seller worldwide in the second... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
USA Coronavirus deaths top 150,000 in worst-hit US WASHINGTON: Southern and western regions of the United States were grappling Thursday with a renewed surge of... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Careless young people driving some Covid-19 spikes: WHO GENEVA: The World Health Organization on Thursday warned that spikes in coronavirus transmission in a number of... Updated 31 Jul, 2020 04:08am
Middle East Car bomb kills 6 in northeast Syria BEIRUT: A car bomb in northeast Syria targeting a checkpoint manned by Turkish-backed forces killed six people,... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Asia Former Taiwan president Lee Teng-hui dies TAIPEI: Taiwan's former president Lee Teng-hui, who earned the nickname "Mr Democracy" for the part he played in the... Updated 31 Jul, 2020 04:08am
South Asia Car bomb kills at least 17 in Afghanistan PULI ALAM: At least 17 people were killed in a car bomb explosion in an Afghan city south of Kabul on Thursday,... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
China China conducts military drills in South China Sea BEIJING: Beijing recently conducted "high-intensity" naval exercises in the South China Sea, China's defence ... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
South Asia India's fugitive 'Dr Death', arrested NEW DELHI: An Indian traditional-medicine doctor jailed for life for murdering truck drivers and feeding their... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Exchange Russia jails US ex-marine for 9 years MOSCOW: A Russian court on Thursday sentenced former US marine Trevor Reed to nine years in prison for assaulting... Updated 31 Jul, 2020 04:07am
Europe EU sanctions on Russian, Chinese 'cyber attackers' BRUSSELS: The European Union imposed its first ever sanctions against alleged cyber attackers on Thursday, targeting... Updated 31 Jul, 2020 04:06am
Justice Isa's wife levels allegations against FBR ISLAMABAD: Justice Qazi Faez Isa's wife Sarina Isa levelled serious allegations against the Federal Board of Revenue... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Managing finances properly: ACCA urges govt to use public sector balance sheets LAHORE: Calling upon the government to use public sector balance sheets for properly managing its finances, the... Updated 31 Jul, 2020 03:03am
Manufacturers of vegetable ghee: LHC issues stay order, suspends PFA order ISLAMABAD: The Lahore High Court (LHC) has issued a stay order to the manufacturers of vegetable ghee (Banaspati),... Updated 31 Jul, 2020 03:03am
IHC imposes Rs10,000 fine on 'frivolous litigator' ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday imposed fine of 10,000 rupees on a petitioner for filing a... Updated 31 Jul, 2020 03:03am
iTecknologi Group posts Rs1bn annual revenue KARACHI: iTecknologi Group of Companies has posted an annual revenue of Rs 100 crores during the FY 2019-20. The... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Urban forestation: Sindh govt invites corporate sector, multinationals KARACHI: Sindh Government has invited corporate sector including multinationals to join its drive to grow and... Updated 31 Jul, 2020 03:04am
PNSC changes crew onboard MV Sibi at Dakar KARACHI: PNSC remains committed to the wellbeing of its seafarers despite the challenges posed by Covid-19. While... Updated 31 Jul, 2020 03:05am
Covid-19 claims 20 lives, infects 498 others: Murad KARACHI: As many as 20 patients of coronavirus died overnight lifting the death toll to 2,209 and 498 others... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Fishermen protest at death of colleague in Indian prison KARACHI: A large number of fishermen on Thursday staged a protest rally with the body of fisherman slain in Indian... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Habib University leads the way in educational innovation KARACHI: Habib University becomes the first institute of higher learning in Pakistan to introduce Canvas, an ... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Exchange Telephonic contact with Hasina: Iftikhar lauds PM's initiative KARACHI: Pak US Business Council Founder Chairman Iftikhar Ali Malik has lauded the bold initiative of Prime ... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
SHC seeks report on status of inquiry against Wassan KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday sought a report from the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on the... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Half of Pakistan's population predicted to be living in cities by 2025: FPCCI KARACHI: Convener of Central Standing Committee on Urban Development of Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
24 out of 2,113 tested positive in Capital ISLAMABAD: The Covid-19 positive cases' rate on Thursday remained at 1.1 percent as only 24 people were tested... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Government trying to get dictatorial powers in name of FATF: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Thursday said the government was trying... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Reels for Rights: Ministry to launch Human Rights Film Festival ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Human Rights, as part of the collaborative project (Huqooq-e-Pakistan) with the European... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
54 new Covid-19 cases reported in Balochistan QUETTA: At least 54 persons were tested positive for coronavirus in Balochistan on Wednesday, bringing the total... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Property dispute claims 10 lives in Upper Dir UPPER DIR: At least 10 people were shot dead over property dispute in Upper Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa on Thursday.... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
KP CM orders complete ban on polythene bags PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan Thursday directed to impose complete ban on the use of polythene bags ... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Illegal use of Senate logo on cigarette packs: Privilege motion moved in Senate ISLAMABAD: A privilege motion has been moved in the Senate for illegal use of Senate logo on cigarette packs and ... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Pakistan alarms int'l community about Indian arms buildup ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday alarmed the world community about massive Indian arms buildup and modernization of... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (July 30, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (July 31, 2020).... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Amendments in NAO: TI Pakistan concerned at recent development of negotiations KARACHI: On recent development of negotiations on the amendments in the NAO 1999, Chairman TI Pakistan Sohail... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Exchange PSX on positive note: BRIndex100 stays in green zone KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Thursday closed on positive note on the back of local investors and ... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Letters Bills related to FATF compliance LETTER: To India's chagrin, Pakistan's National Assembly passed, amid uproar and protest from the opposition ... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
No country for face masks: Nordics brush off mouth covers ARTICLE: As most of the world either orders or recommends the use of face masks, with even US president Donald Trump... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Time for 'Great Reset' of political and economic order ARTICLE: 'We are living in an era of multiple crises: Covid-19; a crisis of economic disappointment; a crisis of... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Engineering & Technology: SU appoints new academic heads HYDERABAD: The administration of University of Sindh, Jamshoro has appointed new academic heads of the departments... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Offal-related complaints to be registered on 1399: mayor KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar asked the citizens to lodge offal-related complaints on 1399 of Citizens... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Buzdar approves expansion of rainwater storage project LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has approved gradual expansion of rainwater underground storage... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Crackdown on profiteers in Punjab; 852 arrested in July LAHORE: With a view to ensure availability of essential commodities at the fixed prices, the Punjab government has... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Ehsaas Programme: Almost half of country's population supported: Dr Sania ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Poverty Alleviation and Social Safety, Dr Sania Nishtar... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 127,357 tonnes of cargo comprising 75,409 tonnes of import cargo and 51,948 tonnes... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Grains European wheat prices rise on strong US markets PARIS: European wheat prices rose on Wednesday in the wake of strong US markets and cuts in the French wheat crop... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Stocks European shares sink MILAN: European shares sank to a one-month low on Thursday, hit by underwhelming earnings reports, a dire reading of... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Stocks Goldman expects new tech indexes to bring China $25bn passive inflows in 5 years SHANGHAI: Mainland China and offshore hub Hong Kong's latest indexes representing technology companies are likely to... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Stocks China shares lower SHANGHAI: China shares closed lower on Thursday, with tech and resources shares leading the declines, as some... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Stocks Thursday's early trade: Wall Street falls after grim data NEW YORK: US stocks fell sharply on Thursday after a second straight rise in weekly jobless claims fuelled worries... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Stocks US stocks up after Fed vows more support for economy NEW YORK: US stocks closed higher on Wednesday, adding to gains after the Federal Reserve repeated a pledge to use... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Stocks Japanese shares down TOKYO: Japanese shares reversed course to end lower on Thursday, as renewed concerns about rising cases of the novel... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Stocks Australian shares up SYDNEY: Australian shares closed higher on Thursday as investors cheered the Federal Reserve's assertion it would ... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Stocks Lloyds, Stan Chart weigh on FTSE LONDON: Gloomy quarterly results from banks and a clutch of other firms saw the FTSE 100 post its worst session in... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Energy Shell dives to $18.1 billion Q2 loss LONDON: Anglo-Dutch energy major Royal Dutch Shell posted Thursday a colossal net loss of $18.1 billion (15.4 ... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
LDA approves Rs 58.61 billion annual budget LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Thursday approved Rs 58.61 billion annual budget for the Authority... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
SI shot dead in Karachi KARACHI: A Sub Inspector (SI) of Sindh Police Muhammad Yar was shot dead by unknown motorcyclists near Northern... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
US envoy hands over another 100 ventilators to NDMA chief ISLAMABAD: National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) Chairman Lieutenant General Muhammad Afzal has said the... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
PM won't bow down to opposition's pressure: minister ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Thursday said that the... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (July 30, 2020).... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (July 30, 2020).... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (July 30, 2020).... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Currency THE RUPEE: Loss continues KARACHI: On Thursday, Pakistan Rupee continued to lose value against USD in both interbank and open markets and... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (July 30, 2020).... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
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 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (July 30, 2020).... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (July 30, 2020)... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
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 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,374.1583... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ======================== Offer... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ======================== Offer... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,161.9075 Bid... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ========================... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ========================... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (July 30, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (July 30, 2020).... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
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 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (July 30,... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
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 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
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 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (July 30, 2020).... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (July ... Published 31 Jul, 2020 02:42am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points