Punjab Assembly passes 'Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir' resolution LAHORE: The Punjab assembly on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution in connection with the Youm-e-Istehsal... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Girl martyred, 6 civilians injured in Indian shelling ISLAMABAD: An 18-year-old girl embraced martyrdom and as many as six civilians including two women were injured in... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Exchange China's growth ARTICLE: In the first half of this year, the entire Chinese nation coordinated the promotion of pandemic prevention... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Cabinet seeks reports from CDA on 'encroachments' ISLAMABAD: Federal Cabinet has sought detailed reports from Capital Development Authority (CDA) on purported... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Pakistan condemns construction of 'Ram Mandir' on site of Babri mosque ISLAMABAD: Pakistan condemned the construction of "Ram Mandir" on the site of historic Babri Masjid on Wednesday, ... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Pakistan will continue to support Kashmiri people: Ijaz ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Ijaz Shah on Wednesday said that Pakistan had very clear vision on Kashmir, "we are ... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Partly Facetious: People of Karachi not stupid ARTICLE: "I think the people of Karachi are going to be glad to have voted for The Khan." "Because he tasked NDMA ... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Khaqan indicted in illegal PSO appointments case KARACHI: An Accountability Court (AC) on Wednesday indicted former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi in the ... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Huawei delegation meets minister ISLAMABAD: Delegation of Huawei Technologies Pakistan led by Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Huawei Mark Meng, Deputy... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Senate condemns illegal Indian move ISLAMABAD: The upper house of the parliament on Wednesday unanimously passed a resolution, condemning the illegal... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Indian Occupied Kashmir: President urges India to lift lockdown, other curbs ISLAMABAD: President Arif Alvi on Wednesday demanded of India to immediately end its "ongoing spree of unending... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
PIA to resume UK flight operation by 14th KARACHI: After sacking 63 employees in the continued fallout from the fake license scandal, Pakistan International... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Special sitting of Sindh Assembly held to mark Youm-e-Istehsal KARACHI: A special sitting of the Sindh Assembly was on Wednesday held to mark the Youm-e-Istehsal-e-Kashmir to show... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Subscription gains help NY Times NEW YORK: The New York Times on Wednesday reported strong gains in its digital subscriptions, helping the newspaper... Updated 06 Aug, 2020 03:19am
Samsung unveils new version of folding smartphone SAN FRANCISCO: Samsung on Wednesday unveiled an upgraded version of its folding smartphone along with other devices... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Canada trade deficit widens to Can $3.2 billion OTTAWA: Canada's trade deficit widened to $3.2 billion (US$2.4 billion) in June as imports and exports rebounded... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
USA US job market recovery appears to be slowing, services sector powering ahead WASHINGTON: US private employers hired far fewer workers than expected in July as companies exhausted loans to help... Updated 06 Aug, 2020 03:20am
At least five dead in US as downgraded Isaias reaches Canada NEW YORK: Tropical storm Isaias left at least five people dead as it pounded the US eastern seaboard with driving... Updated 06 Aug, 2020 03:18am
Europe Europe ramps up controls fearing second virus wave PARIS: Europe on Wednesday tightened virus restrictions as fears of a second wave of infections spurred by the... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
USA Another watchdog at US State Department abruptly gone WASHINGTON: The internal watchdog looking into accusations against Secretary of State Mike Pompeo abruptly quit... Updated 06 Aug, 2020 03:20am
Emergency aid lands in Lebanon as death toll climbs to at least 135 BEIRUT: Emergency medical aid and pop-up field hospitals were dispatched to Lebanon Wednesday along with rescue... Updated 06 Aug, 2020 03:17am
Exchange US plan for 'highest level' Taiwan visit in decades angers China TAIPEI: The United States announced Wednesday its highest-level visit to Taiwan since it switched diplomatic... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
CCI to take up issue of transferring of BECS, NCHD to provinces today ISLAMABAD: The Council of Common Interests (CCI) meeting scheduled for Thursday (today) will take up the agenda of... Updated 06 Aug, 2020 03:18am
Indian proxies responsible for blast at JI Kashmir rally: Siraj KARACHI: Jamaat-i-Islami (JI) Chief Senator Chief Sirajul Haq held Indian proxies responsible for carrying out... Updated 06 Aug, 2020 03:18am
Zahid Hafeez made FO spokesperson ISLAMABAD: The government has appointed Zahid Hafeez Chaudri, Director General South Asia and SAARC as the new... Updated 06 Aug, 2020 03:19am
Youm-e-Istehsal observed in Tehran TEHRAN: The Embassy of Pakistan, Tehran held a seminar which was also broadcasted to virtual audience to observe... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Financial restructuring of PIA: Govt should evolve political consensus: survey ISLAMABAD: The government should evolve a political consensus which is essential for the completion of proposed... Updated 06 Aug, 2020 03:19am
Currency Kidnapping of journalist: IGP submits SIT report in SC ISLAMABAD: Inspector General of Police (IGP), Islamabad, on Wednesday submitted Special Investigation Team (SIT)... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
ECP officials, Punjab govt discuss LG elections ISLAMABAD: The top officials of the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and the Punjab government met on Wednesday... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
No surge witnessed in Covid-19 cases during Eid holidays in Capital: DHO ISLAMABAD: Due to effective surveillance and implementation of standard operating procedures (SOPs), coronavirus... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Chevron partners with Careem to facilitate captains KARACHI: Two global brands have announced a collaboration that will benefit ride-hailing services and their ... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Matiullah Jan kidnapping incident: PFUJ announces probe/monitoring body ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Federal Union of Journalists (PFUJ), an umbrella organization of all the journalists unions... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
SC raises questions on appointment of Pindi NAB DG ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Wednesday raised questions regarding the appointment of the Director General (DG)... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Backward areas: PTI govt focuses on removing deprivation: Buzdar LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in a meeting with Minister of State for Climate Change Zartaj Gul... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Ilma University gains UNAI membership KARACHI: Ilma University has gained the distinguished membership of United Nations Academic Impact (UNAI).... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Youm-e-Istehsal observed: Srinagar Road to be named in every district: Punjab CM LAHORE: Like other parts of the country, 'Youm-e-Istehsal' was marked across the province to express solidarity with... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
AC issues warrants of Nawaz Sharif LAHORE: An accountability court issued warrants of former Prime Minister Mian Muhammad Nawaz Sharif in reference... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir: Message from General Qamar Javed Bajwa Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) Chief of Army Staff TEXT: 5 August marks a year of Indian Government's illegal actions regarding the status of Indian Occupied Jammu... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir: Message from General NadeemRaza Nishan-e-Imtiaz (Military) Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee TEXT: On 5 August 2019, India repealed the special status granted to the Kashmiris by revoking Article 370 and 35A ... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir: Message from Shah Mehmood Qureshi (Foreign Minister of Pakistan) TEXT: One year ago, the Indian Government undertook illegal and unilateral actions to perpetuate its occupation of... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir: Message from Imran Khan (Prime Minister Islamic Republic of Pakistan) TEXT: Today marks 365 days of the unprecedented, inhuman military siege and communication blockade since India's... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Youm-e-Istehsal Kashmir: Message from Dr. Arif Alvi (President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan) TEXT: Today marks one year since India undertook illegal and unilateral actions in Indian Illegally occupied Jammu... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (August 5, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (August 6, 2020).... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Exchange PSX reverts on positive note: BRIndex100 gains 46.4 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange recovered its overnight losses and closed on positive note on Wednesday on the back... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Letters Pakistan's 'political map' LETTER: Nothing could be more appropriate than the unveiling of Pakistan's "political map" by the prime minister on... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Currency As dollar slides, some investors fret about its status as world's reserve currency ARTICLE: Some investors are worried the US response to the coronavirus pandemic is dealing a body blow to the ... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
A disaster for seafarers ARTICLE: Prior to 2020, it would have been considered unimaginable that a virus could disrupt the global economy,... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Energy OMCs sales up by 8 percent KARACHI: The overall sales of Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have increased by 8 percent on year-on-year basis in ... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Grains European wheat futures fall to one month low PARIS: European wheat futures fell to one month low on Tuesday as increasing expectations for Russia's harvest... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 163,810 tonnes of cargo comprising 133,449 tonnes of import cargo and 30,361 ... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (August 5, 2020).... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Cotton & Textile Business remains stable on cotton market LAHORE: Business on local cotton market remained stable on Wednesday. Market sources told that traders were cautious... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Stocks Major Gulf bourses mixed; Egypt extends gains DUBAI: Major bourses in the Gulf had a mixed session on Wednesday with little fresh news to prompt buying, while... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Stocks European stocks surge MILAN: Positive earnings reports and a surge in commodities shares lifted European stock markets on Wednesday, but... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Stocks Chinese shares extend gains SHANDHAI: China stocks on Wednesday ended higher for the fourth straight session, as investors clung to hopes of a... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Stocks Wednesday's early trade: Stocks up on Disney's surprise profit NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes rose on Wednesday following upbeat services industry survey and Disney's... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Stocks Wall Street rises NEW YORK: Wall Street ended higher after a choppy session on Tuesday, lifted by Apple and energy stocks but limited... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Stocks Australian shares lower SYDNEY: Australian shares closed lower on Wednesday as investors stayed away from risky bets ahead of the corporate... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Stocks Japan stocks fall TOKYO: Japanese shares retreated from a one-week high on Wednesday as downbeat earnings reports underscored the... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Stocks Gold surge, Hastings pull London stocks up LONDON: Surging prices for gold and other metals and a $2.2 billion buyout offer for Hastings Group saw London's... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Cotton & Textile Cotton eyes July high on weather concerns, weaker dollar NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose on Wednesday, trading just below a 4-month peak hit in July, as continued hot... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Grains France cuts wheat crop estimate to below 30m tonnes PARIS: France's farm ministry lowered its estimate of the 2020 soft wheat harvest to 29.71 million tonnes, down 1.6... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Commodities Arabica coffee hits 4-month high; raw sugar surges LONDON: ICE arabica coffee hit a four-month peak on Tuesday amid concerns over supply bottlenecks and signs of... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Commodities Gold scales all-time peak in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold scaled an all-time peak on Wednesday, after topping the $2,000 mark in the previous session, spurred... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Commodities Gold soars to record high in Europe LONDON: Gold soared to a record high on Wednesday as a weakening dollar, falling returns on US bonds and a break... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Corn, soya edge higher CHICAGO: US corn and wheat futures ticked higher on Wednesday, supported by a round of bargain buying and... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold races to new record NEW YORK: Gold prices rocketed to a new record high on Wednesday after smashing past $2,000 for the first time, as a... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Energy Oil prices hit five-month high as US crude stockpiles NEW YORK: Oil prices rose to their highest since early March on Wednesday after a large decline in US crude... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (August 5, 2020).... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (August 5, 2020)... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (August 5, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Wednesday (August 5, 2020).... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (August 5, 2020).... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (August 5, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (August 5, 2020).... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Currency THE RUPEE: Fall continues KARACHI: On Wednesday, Pakistan Rupee continued its fall against USD in both interbank and open markets. It also... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (August 5, 2020).... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
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 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (August 5, 2020).... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (August 5, 2020)... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (August 5, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
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 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 5, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 5, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 5, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 5, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,397.6312... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 5, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 5, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 5, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 5, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (August 5, 2020). ========================... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (August 5, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (August 5, 2020).... Published 06 Aug, 2020 02:56am