Nationwide coronavirus cases jump to 283,137 ISLAMABAD: The nationwide coronavirus cases, with the emergence of over 900 new cases, have jumped to 283,137; death... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Independence Day and Muharram: Set of guidelines prepared, NCOC told ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Friday was informed by the relevant quarters that a... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Covid-19: Punjab posts 192 new cases, two deaths LAHORE: As many as 192 have been found positive out of 7,022 tests conducted during the last 24 hours in Punjab,... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Partly Facetious: Difference in Semantics ARTICLE: "Imitation is the best form of flattery." "Hey back off The Khan doesn't imitate no one - he gives... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Shahbaz slams Qureshi's remarks about OIC LAHORE: Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly Shahbaz Sharif has criticised Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Punjab government in strong position inside, outside parliament: governor LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has said that the Punjab government is in a strong position inside... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Public Sector Development Programme: Rs 101.5 billion for various uplift projects released ISLAMABAD: The federal government has released Rs101.5 billion (15.62 per cent) for various ongoing and new... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Park Lane case: AC turns down Zardari's case dismissal plea ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing multi-billion rupees fake banks accounts case on Friday turned down... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
USA Former US national security advisor Scowcroft dies WASHINGTON: Brent Scowcroft, the respected national security advisor to two Republican presidents and a Washington... Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:39am
Middle East Children among 20 killed in Yemen strike SANAA: Seven children were among 20 people killed in an air strike on northern Yemen, Huthi rebels and an aid... Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:29am
Russia wants to return to Venus MOSCOW: The head of Russia's space agency said Friday that Roscosmos wants to return to Venus and bring back soil... Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:26am
Belgium suspends arms exports to Saudi guard BRUSSELS: Belgium's top legal authority on Friday suspended arms export licences for shipments to Saudi Arabia's... Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:36am
South Asia India virus tally hit 2 million NEW DELHI: India's official coronavirus case tally hit two million on Friday, doubling in three weeks as the ... Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:26am
South Asia At least 14 dead as India airliner crashes on landing NEW DELHI: At least 14 people were killed and 15 others were seriously injured Friday when an Indian passenger jet... Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:40am
South Asia Rajapaksa brothers take two-thirds majority COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's ruling Rajapaksa brothers secured a two-thirds majority in a parliamentary election that ... Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:41am
US says sending immediate $15 million in food, medicine to Lebanon WASHINGTON: The United States said Friday it was sending an immediate $15 million worth of food and medicine to help... Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:37am
Middle East Lebanon president rejects global probe into port blast BEIRUT: Lebanon's president Friday rejected any international probe into the catastrophic port blast, saying a... Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:35am
Government to respond to APNS issues positively: Shibli KARACHI: Senator Shibli Faraz, Federal Minister for Information who attended the Zoom meeting of the Executive... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Heavy rain forecast for Balochistan KARACHI: The Met office on Friday said the monsoon rainy weather system is now prevailing on Sindh likely to move to... Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:19am
Exchange NAB to establish special cell for white-collar crimes ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has decided to establish a Special Cell for effective prove of... Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:19am
TikTok releases updated community guidelines in Urdu KARACHI: TikTok has released an updated publication of the Community Guidelines in Urdu that will help and maintain ... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
NAB clarifies ISLAMABAD: Reportedly there is a malicious campaign of financial irregularities being launched on social media... Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:30am
Sailing club: Navy barred from giving membership ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday barred the Pakistan Navy from issuing memberships of the Sailing... Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:31am
Public sector universities: Punjab governor takes notice of pending matters LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar has taken notice of pending matters regarding the public sector... Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:31am
Withdrawal of Tahaffuz-e-Bunyad-e-Islam Bill 2020 demanded LAHORE: Government and opposition members in Punjab Assembly on Friday unanimously demanded that government should... Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:31am
PML-N asks Punjab CM to step down before facing NAB inquiry ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has asked Chief Minister Punjab Usman Buzdar to step down before... Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:31am
CM briefed: 4.37 CFT sludge removed from 54 drains KARACHI: As many as 4.37 CFT sludge has been removed from 54 nullas, including 18 connecting drains so far, and... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Capital sees 41 new cases of Covid-19 ISLAMABAD: The number of confirmed Covid-19 cases has witnessed an increase in the federal capital as compared to ... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Websites of cinemas go 'out of order' LAHORE: With less than two days left for lifting of Covid-19 restrictions across the country, almost all the ... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
PPP to write to embassies, diplomats about NAB ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has decided to write letters to the foreign embassies and diplomats to... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (August 6, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (August 7, 2020).... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Exchange PSX remains volatile: BRIndex100 loses 20.87 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday remained volatile and after moving both sides closed on negative note due... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Letters Businesses allowed to reopen LETTER: The federal government has taken to the right decision to allow almost businesses to reopen as the country... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Currency Picking pennies: Dollar slump lifts US bond returns for foreigners ARTICLE: A 10% decline in the value of the US dollar since March has boosted returns for foreign investors in the... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Exchange Exports - Déjà vu ARTICLE: A while ago, definitely been more than a year (albeit I'm too lazy to try to trace out that particular... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Cotton There's need for gap analysis ARTICLE: In July 2020, the export proceeds grew by 5.8 per cent to $1.998 billion as per the data released by the... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Taking stock - II ARTICLE: The real challenge is progress on the economic reforms at the micro level. These long delayed reforms are... Updated 08 Aug, 2020 01:48pm
Cotton & Textile PHMA submits proposals for Textile Policy 2020-25 KARACHI: Pakistan Hosiery Manufacturers & Exporters Association (PHMA) has submitted their proposals to Ministry... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Energy Oil slips on demand concerns but posts weekly rise NEW YORK: Oil prices fell nearly 2% on Friday, limiting their weekly gain due to concerns the global recovery could... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Commodities Tokyo rubber up TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures gained for a fifth straight session on Friday, as Shanghai futures rallied and ... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Commodities Gold's record breaking rally halts in Europe LONDON: Gold dipped nearly 2% on Friday, snapping its record-breaking rally, after a slightly better-than-expected... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 5,031. The traded value... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 89,718 tonnes of cargo comprising 82,209 tonnes of import cargo and 7,509 tonnes ... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Commodities Iron ore futures gains on Chinese steel demand MANILA: Iron ore futures jumped on Thursday, with Dalian prices climbing more than 3% and the Singapore benchmark up... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (August 6, 2020).... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market remains stable LAHORE: Local cotton market remained stable on Friday however trading activities were affected due to rains in ... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Energy Turkey resuming eastern Med energy search ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Friday that Turkey has restarted a search for energy in the... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Commodities Canada to slap Can$3.6 billion counter-tariffs on US aluminium OTTAWA: Ottawa will hit American aluminium products with Can$3.6 billion (US$2.7 billion) in counter-tariffs, Deputy... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Stocks ARY Group shows interest in acquiring WorldCall KARACHI: ARY Digital Group has shown interest in acquiring 100 per cent shares of the WorldCall Telecom Limited. The... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Stocks PSX notifies listing of TPL Trakker Limited KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) on Friday notified the listing of TPL Trakker Limited (TPLT). According to... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Energy Omar urges Sindh Assembly's delegation to cooperate with Discos ISLAMABAD: Minister for Power, Omar Ayub has urged on a delegation of Sindh Assembly members to extend cooperation... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Stocks IBEX priced at $19 on NASDAQ KARACHI: TRG Pakistan Limited has announced that its indirect portfolio company, IBEX Limited has announced the... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (August 6, 2020)... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (August 6, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (August 6, 2020).... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (August 6, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate ... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (August 6, 2020).... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Currency THE RUPEE: Gains value KARACHI: On Friday, upon market closing, Pakistan Rupee reversed the negative trend of last 2 days and gained value... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (August 6, 2020).... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
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 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (August 6, 2020).... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (August 6, 2020)... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (August 6, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
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 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (August 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (August 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (August 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,417.7538... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (August 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (August 6, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (August 6, 2020).... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
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 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (August ... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
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 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
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 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (August 6, ... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (August... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
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 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Exchange New shipping policy offers incentives to private sector ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs, Syed Ali Haider Zaidi, on Friday announced the country's new... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Trump preps bans on WeChat, TikTok, stoking tension with Beijing WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has unveiled sweeping bans on US transactions with the Chinese owners of... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
TCP issues tenders for wheat, sugar import on urgent basis KARACHI: Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has issued two tenders for the import of some 1.5 million tonnes ... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Imran vows to promote industrial, business sectors LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan in his meeting with MNAs from Faisalabad, here on Friday said the government would... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Brig Hussain appointed PSM CEO ISLAMABAD: The federal government has appointed Brig. Shujah Hussain (retired) as Chief Executive Officer of ... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
MSCI quarterly review may see few changes KARACHI: MSCI will release the results of August 2020 Quarterly Index Review on Aug 12. Announcement will be made... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
Saudi $3.2 billion facility utilized to extent of $0.8 billion only ISLAMABAD: The $3.2 billion deferred oil payment facility extended by Saudi Arabia to Pakistan on 23 October 2018,... Published 08 Aug, 2020 02:58am
PM inaugurates 'Ravi Urban Development' project LAHORE: Prime Minister Imran Khan said on Friday Pakistan is on the 'tipping point' to be taken forward on the path... Updated 08 Aug, 2020 03:20am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points