Turkish ban on layoffs keeps lid on jobless but labour participation languishes ISTANBUL: Turkey's labour participation rate languished at 47.6% in the April-June period as a coronavirus lockdown... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Germany bristles at US sanctions threat over Russia pipeline BERLIN: German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said Monday he had expressed "displeasure" to his US counterpart Mike... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Aid deal possible if Democrats compromise: Mnuchin WASHINGTON: An agreement on a new pandemic relief package is possible if Democrats in Congress are willing to give... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Gandhi's iconic glasses go on sale in UK LONDON: A "rare and important" pair of iconic glasses worn by Indian independence hero Mahatma Gandhi look set to... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Greece says Turkish ship in East Med 'threatening' peace ATHENS: Greece on Monday accused Turkey of "threatening peace" in the eastern Mediterranean and called a military... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Thai pro-democracy rally attracts thousands as discontent swells PATHUM THANI: Young protesters listened in rapt attention on Monday night as a pro-democracy activist called for ... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Exchange Riots hit downtown Chicago, stores looted CHICAGO: Large crowds clashed with police as rioters vandalized stores in downtown Chicago overnight Sunday, with... Updated 11 Aug, 2020 03:28am
Exchange Hamas fires rockets into sea in 'message' to Israel GAZA CITY, (Palestinian Territories): The Gaza Strip's rulers Hamas fired rockets into the sea on Monday after... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
WHO sees hope despite looming 750,000 virus death toll GENEVA: The World Health Organization insisted Monday there was still hope of conquering the coronavirus pandemic... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Exchange Jinnah's speech of 11 Aug 1947: Punjab PA passes resolution for making part of curriculum LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Monday passed a unanimous resolution for making Quaid-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah speech... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
E-tendering, e-auction to kick off from Lahore LAHORE: In a step towards digitizing local government department services, the Punjab Local Government and Community... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Neelum-Jhelum Plant achieves 10bn units' generation mark LAHORE: The engineering marvel 969 MW-Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Plant achieved yet another landmark as its... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Govt overcomes Covid-19 challenge, claims Buzdar LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar has stated on Monday that the government has overcome the ... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Heavy rain spell strikes Lahore LAHORE: Heavy rain spell struck the city on Monday, leaving the low-lying areas in a flood-like situation. It may... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Message for Independence Day: UMT president sees vital role of universities in real development LAHORE: In his message for the Independence Day, President of the University of Management and Technology (UMT),... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
PPP leader Malik Mushtaq Awan dies LAHORE: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) stalwart and former Senior Punjab Minister Malik Mushtaq Awan died on ... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (August 10, 2020) and the forecast for Tuesday (August 11, 2020).... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Wife of Justice Isa appears before FBR ISLAMABAD: Wife of Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) Judge Justice Qazi Faez Isa, Cerina Isa, on Monday appeared before... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Letters Covid-19 and PIA flights LETTER: On Friday August 7, 2020 I was on PIA Flight PK 208 on a journey from Dubai to Karachi. Its scheduled... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Desecrated: blast leaves old Beirut's heritage gems in ruins ARTICLE: The monster explosion that levelled Beirut's port darkened the Lebanese capital's future but also blasted... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project ARTICLE: Prime Minister Imran Khan has inaugurated the Ravi Riverfront Urban Development Project (RRUDP) in Lahore... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Understatement of the rate of inflation ARTICLE: The rate of inflation, as measured by Consumer Price Index (CPI) with the base year of 2015-16, has been... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
PTA warns against illegal sale of GSM boosters ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA), while taking serious note of the import, sale and use of... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
MoC to constitute 10 new members of EDF Board ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce (MoC) has decided to constitute 10 new members of Board of Export Development... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Uzair Baloch demands razor, nail clippers in jail KARACHI: Uzair Baloch, who has been accused of committing 198 murders during the Lyari gang war, appeared in an... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
IHC re-issues notices on plea against use of PTI flag on Sehat Card ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Monday again issued notices to the secretaries of the Ministry of ... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Covid-19 situation improves in Pakistan ISLAMABAD: While global cases of Covid-19 have crossed the mark of 20 million, the situation in Pakistan has been... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
NA passes resolutions to extend two ordinances for 120 days ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly on Monday extended 'The Financial Institutions (Secured Transactions) (Amendment)... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
NA panel discusses two bills ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Interior on Monday considered the "Islamabad Capital ... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Bilawal visits Sajjada Nasheen of Golra Sharif's residence ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Monday visited the residence of Sajjada... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Senate panel on Law and Justice calls for amending 73(1)(A) ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Law and Justice on Monday considered "The Constitution (Amendment) Bill,... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
ECP, Punjab govt may finalize LG elections date soon ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) and Punjab government are expected to finalize soon the date ... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Sohawa-Chakwal road project near completion RAWALPINDI: National Logistics Cell (NLC) is giving final touches to Sohawa-Chakwal dual carriageway that will not... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Another polio case surfaces in Balochistan QUETTA: Another polio case has been reported in Balochistan on Monday, taking the provincial tally to 16 in the... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Eid-ul-Azha: AZT distributes meat across Sindh, Balochistan KARACHI: Head of Anjuman Zia-e-Taiba (AZT) Mubashir Raza has said that this charity organization spent more than two... Updated 11 Aug, 2020 03:29am
Partly Facetious: Nothing is impossible in our democracy ARTICLE: "One question: do you reckon The Khan has us confused." "The Khan is very clear - the two families who... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Mayor's term ends on 28th: I am not seeing next LG polls soon: Wasim Akhtar KARACHI: Karachi Mayor Wasim Akhtar on Monday said that Karachiites paid 65 per cent and 95 per cent taxes to the... Updated 11 Aug, 2020 03:29am
Customs revises values of uncoated offset paper KARACHI: Directorate General of Customs Valuation (DGCV) has revised the customs values of uncoated offset paper for... Updated 11 Aug, 2020 03:31am
KCR tracks: SC orders govt to construct underpasses, flyovers KARACHI: The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday ordered the Sindh government to construct underpasses and flyovers on... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 77,025 tonnes of cargo comprising 50,288 tonnes of import cargo and 26,737 tonnes... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
SC sets aside PHC judgment on regularising PMC employees ISLAMABAD: The apex court has set aside the Peshawar High Court (PHC) judgment on regularising the services of... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Stocks South Korea shares jump, Malaysian stocks down SINGAPORE: South Korea led gains across Asia's emerging stock markets on Monday as an improvement in Chinese factory... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Stocks Most Gulf markets gain; Egypt retreats DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf closed higher on Monday, with the Saudi index supported by petrochemical... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Stocks European shares up MILAN: European shares closed slightly higher on Monday as growth-sensitive cyclical stocks got a boost from... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Stocks China shares rise SHANGHAI: China shares ended higher on Monday, turning around from early losses as data signalling slow factory... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Stocks Monday's early trade: S&P, Nasdaq fall; Dow climbs NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq fell on Monday as investors rotated out of heavyweight technology stocks ... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Stocks Hong Kong shares fall; Next Digital surges HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares ended lower on Monday, weighed down by rising tensions between Beijing and Washington ... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Stocks Australian, New Zealand shares surge SYDNEY: Australian shares registered their highest close in nearly three weeks on Monday, driven by gains among... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Stocks Oil stocks boost FTSE 100 LONDON: London-listed shares ended off session highs on Monday as the number of Covid-19 cases in Britain surged,... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Leading doctor booking & video-consultations platform launches its e-wallet oladoc app KARACHI: Pakistan's leading doctor booking & video-consultations platform has launched its e-wallet in oladoc... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Smart lockdown strategy proved beneficial for businesses: traders ISLAMABAD: Business community and traders Monday hailed the government's smart lockdown strategy adopted during... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
The Recruiters & TruAmsterdam unite for HR Pakistan KARACHI: The Recruiters, a leading recruitment and executive search consulting in Karachi today announced ... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
DHA Bahawalpur, three renowned business groups sign MoUs KARACHI: MoU signing ceremony between Defence Housing Authority Bahawalpur and three renowned business groups was... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Alleged murderer gunned down LAHORE: One Muhammad Nawaz facing murder charge was gunned down on Monday outside a courtroom at sessions court.... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Muharram processions: NCOC warns of spike in coronavirus cases if SOPs not followed ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) Monday warned of a potential spike in the coronavirus... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Exchange Senate body directs SSGC to restart local LPG production LAHORE: The Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum directed Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) on Monday to... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Monday (August 10, 2020).... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (August 10, 2020).... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Currency THE RUPEE: Mixed behaviour KARACHI: On Monday, Pakistan Rupee exhibited mixed behaviour on market close. It lost value against USD in interbank... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (August 10, 2020).... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
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 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (August 10, 2020).... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
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 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (August 10, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 10, 2020). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (August 10, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,160.8538 Bid... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (August 10, 2020). ========================... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (August 10, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (August 10, 2020).... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
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 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Monday (August 10, 2020).... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Exchange PSX ends on negative note: BRIndex100 sheds 18.32 points KARACHI: Despite foreign buying, Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday closed on a negative note as the local investors... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Bomb kills six in Chaman QUETTA: An improvised bomb planted on a motorbike killed six people in Chaman on Monday, police said. A vehicle... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
UN must play its rightful role in occupied Kashmir: PM ISLAMABAD: The President-elect of the Seventy-fifth Session of the United Nations General Assembly, Volkan Bozkir,... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Kashmir dispute: UNGA president-elect says ready to play role ISLAMABAD: President-elect of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) Volkan Bozkir Monday underscored that... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Exchange Zardari, others indicted in Park Lane reference ISLAMABAD: An accountability court on Monday indicted former president Asif Ali Zardari in the Park Lane reference... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Exchange Lebanon's PM Diab announces resignation of government BEIRUT: Lebanon's premier Hassan Diab stepped down Monday amid fury within and outside his government over the ... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
BJP member killed in IHK OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: A Kashmir politician who died of gunshot wounds on Monday has become the fifth member of India's... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Army chief visits ISI headquarters ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa visited Headquarters of Inter-Services Intelligence here ... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Currency Farm input prices going high: Economy faces problems as farmers lose earnings: ADB ISLAMABAD: The rising input prices raise grave concerns as farmers have lost cash earnings during the Covid-19... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Regulatory, airport service functions: Body sets aside MoD's security concerns ISLAMABAD: Setting aside the security concerns of Ministry of Defence (MoD), a cabinet committee headed by Prime... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
FIA asks Afghan authorities to provide records of sugar import ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has made progress in actions over the fake export of sugar by... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
At least 2 factors adversely impacting KE's performance ISLAMABAD : The federal government's reluctance to notify tariffs due to political considerations an delay in ... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
PD making efforts to appoint Ahsan as Parco CEO ISLAMABAD: Petroleum Division is said to be making efforts to appoint Ahsan Khan as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Commodities Gold slumps KARACHI: Gold on Monday slumped by Rs3000 to Rs129000 per tola on the local market, traders said. The precious ... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Energy Saudi Aramco chief sounds optimistic over oil demand rise RIYADH: The head of Saudi Aramco said Monday he was optimistic that the global demand for oil was growing as the... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Grains Euronext wheat falls PARIS: Euronext wheat fell on Friday to fresh one month low in step with US futures as improved harvest prospects in... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Grains Vietnamese coffee prices higher as lockdown hits supply HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Vietnam's domestic coffee prices edged higher this week as parts of the coffee-growing region... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday at Pakistan Mercantile Exchange Limited, PMEX Commodity Index closed at 4,972. The traded value... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Grains Vietnam's rice export prices jump on supply crunch BENGALURU: Waning rice supplies in Vietnam pushed export prices to a near two-month peak this week, while a... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate rises by Rs50 to Rs8300 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of Karachi Cotton Association on Monday has increased the spot rate by Rs 50 per... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Commodities Physical gold remains out of favour in most Asian hubs MUMBAI: Physical gold remained out of favour in most Asian hubs this week as a worsening pandemic kept retail buyers... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Energy SSGC assures restoration of damaged gas pipelines KARACHI: Due to recent heavy rainfall resulting in flash floods, 2 out of 3 SSGC main pipe lines have been damaged ... Published 11 Aug, 2020 03:08am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept