Maryam hurls stones at Shehbaz's politics: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed on Friday said the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N)... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
AC issues notices to Shehbaz, others LAHORE: An accountability court on Friday issued notices to leader of opposition in national assembly Shehbaz Sharif... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Letters Karachi: the common good LETTER: It is heartening to note that federal and Sindh governments have constituted a six-member team to work out a... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
In convention speech, Biden emerges from shadow and into 'the light' ARTICLE: Joe Biden finally got his moment. After a 2020 presidential campaign dominated by President Donald Trump's... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
OPEC+ needs to offset large May-July oversupply ARTICLE: Some members of the OPEC+ group of oil-producing nations would need to slash output by an extra 2.31 ... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Nothing ARTICLE: As the old joke goes, sometimes you don't feel like taking a dip in the pool; sometimes you really want to... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Exchange Two years in power ARTICLE: The year 2020 will be recorded in history as a year of severe global economic and political turmoil and... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
CM vows to ensure foolproof security in Muharram LAHORE: The meeting of Ittehad Bain-ul-Muslimeen Committee, which held under the chairmanship of Chief Minister... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Stranded containers will be cleared in 10 days, says Arbab PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to Prime Minister Shahzad Arbab said as many as 3300 vehicles loaded with goods are... Updated 22 Aug, 2020 03:46am
Exchange Pak-Saudi ties termed 'a relationship of hearts' ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz on Friday said Pakistan and Saudi Arabia's... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Cynthia Ritchie case: IHC issues notices to Rehman Malik, others ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday issued notices in a petition of US citizen Cynthia D Ritchie... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
HEC approves Rs 10.3 million research grant for UHS LAHORE: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has approved Rs 10.3 million research grants for a project of... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Exchange Sindh PA passes 5 bills to pave way for meeting FATF's legal specifications KARACHI: The Sindh Assembly on Friday passed five important bills into law to pave path for meeting the FATF's legal... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Byco Petroleum rescues 23 stranded fishermen KARACHI: Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited successfully rescued twenty-three fishermen near Cape Mount Karachi after... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Cotton PAD to submit new cotton varieties to PSC for approval LAHORE: The Punjab Agriculture Department (PAD) will soon submit new cotton varieties to the Punjab Seed Council... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Qureshi reiterates Pakistan's commitment towards elimination of terrorism ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Friday reiterated Pakistan's commitment for joint international... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Asia Philippines, China in fresh row over disputed shoal MANILA: The Philippines accused China's coast guard Friday of illegally seizing fishing equipment near a disputed... Updated 23 Aug, 2020 10:24am
USA Former Uber security chief charged SAN FRANCISCO: US prosecutors on Thursday charged Uber's former security chief with covering up a hack that... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Asia 6.9-magnitude quake strikes off Indonesia JAKARTA: A 6.9-magnitude quake struck eastern Indonesia on Friday, the US Geological Survey reported, but there was... Updated 23 Aug, 2020 10:24am
Russian doctors agree to Navalny evacuation OMSK: Russian doctors treating opposition figure Alexei Navalny for suspected poisoning backed down on Friday and... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Turkey converts another former church into mosque ISTANBUL: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday ordered another ancient Orthodox church that became a... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Middle East Libya's warring rivals announce ceasefire TRIPOLI: Libya's warring rival administrations announced in separate statements Friday that they would cease all... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Exchange Israel bombs Gaza as rocket fire intensifies GAZA CITY, (Palestinian Territories): Israeli warplanes bombed the Hamas-ruled Gaza Strip on Friday, as Palestinians... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Middle East Saudi Arabia sacks officials over corruption at tourism projects RIYADH: Senior Saudi security commanders were among a string of officials sacked over graft allegations at tourism... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Europe EU warns Brexit deal unlikely as talks deliver no progress BRUSSELS: The EU and Britain on Friday traded blame for the lack of progress after the latest round of post-Brexit... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Middle East NW Syria records first coronavirus death BEIRUT: A rebel bastion in the Idlib region of northwest Syria has recorded its first death from the novel... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
WHO hopes end to pandemic in 'less than two years' GENEVA: The World Health Organization said Friday it hopes the planet will be rid of the coronavirus pandemic in ... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Indictment of property tycoon, others deferred again ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing a multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case on Friday again deferred... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Mayor assures scholar of support to processions of Muharram KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar along with Muttahida Qaumi Movement Pakistan (MQM-P) senior deputy convener Amir... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Public safety and benefit: NHMP, Telenor Pakistan join hands ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) and Telenor Pakistan have come together to highlight the... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Neither Sindh nor Muhajir card will work now: Kamal KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Friday said neither Sindh nor Muhajir card will work now... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Tree-plantation event held at Quaid-e-Azam's mausoleum KARACHI: In line with Prime Minister Imran Khan's "Green Pakistan Initiative", a tree-plantation event was held at... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Urban flooding is a reality: adviser KARACHI: Spokesperson for Sindh government and Advisor for Law, Environment and Coastal Development Murtaza Wahab ... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
KCFR holds webinar on 'Stabilizing the Economy through Realistic Reforms' KARACHI: A webinar titled 'Stabilizing the Economy through Realistic Reforms' was held on 20th Aug by the Karachi... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Heavy rain paralyses life in Karachi KARACHI: Two persons lost their lives as rain pummeled Karachi on Friday, causing structural collapse, turning the... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Partly Facetious: PM's Ehsaas programme ARTICLE: "The government inherited an economy in shambles, so stated Dr Hafeez Sheikh, and...wait...and that ... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
SHC issues notices on plea against increase in salaries of MNAs KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) has issued notices to Attorney General for Pakistan, National Assembly Secretary and... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
National Assembly pays rich tributes to Mir Hasil Bizenjo ISLAMABAD: The Lower House of the parliament on Friday paid rich tributes to late Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo - a forever... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
28 positive cases reported in capital ISLAMABAD: As many as 28 confirmed cases of the Covid-19 were reported in the capital city on Friday against 13 ... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Sindh AAG directed to get official houses vacated within 2 months ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Friday directed the Sindh government to get the official accommodations, occupied by... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Bizenjo's contribution to promotion of democracy hailed by Senate ISLAMABAD: The Upper House of the Parliament on Friday paid homage to Hasil Khan Bizenjo for his "contribution to ... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (August 21, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (August 22, 2020).... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (August 21, 2020).... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
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 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (August 21, 2020).... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
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 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Exchange KSE-100 Index plummets: BRIndex100 stays bearish KARACHI: Bearish trend continued at Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday due to selling by both local and foreign... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Currency Turkey announces historic gas discovery in Black Sea ISTANBUL: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said Turkey had made a historic discovery of gas in the Black ... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Key value chains: MoC preparing 3-year tariff rationalization plan ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Commerce (MoC) is said to be preparing a three-year tariff rationalization plan for key value... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Hydropower project: TI-P voices reservations over proposed tariff ISLAMABAD: Transparency International- Pakistan (TI-P) has raised its reservations on proposed tariff for 40.80MW... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
SPI records 0.96 percent increase on WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended Aug 20, recorded an increase of 0.96 percent over... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
WB chief warns extreme poverty could surge by 100 million WASHINGTON: The coronavirus pandemic may have driven as many as 100 million people back into extreme poverty, World... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Traders finalise import deals for 0.6 million metric tons of wheat KARACHI: Pakistani traders have finalized several deals for import of some 0.6 million metric tons of wheat for... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Import of wheat: ECC decides to allow TCP to place order ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has decided to allow the Trading Corporation of... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Exchange Territorial integrity: China announces firm support to Pakistan ISLAMABAD: China on Friday announced its firm support to Pakistan in safeguarding its territorial integrity and... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Atiqa Odho acquitted in liquor case after 9 years RAWALPINDI: A Rawalpindi civil court on Friday acquitted actress Atiqa Odho in a nine-year-old case in which she was... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Across the board: Single uniform curriculum to be implemented from April 1, 2021: minister ISLAMABAD: Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood on Friday said that a single uniform curriculum would be implemented... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Tharparkar: India broadcasting anti-Pakistan, sacrilegious content, SHC told KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday issued notices to federal and provincial governments, the Interior... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Affordable prices: NPMC for ensuring provision of commodities ISLAMABAD: The National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) wanted Ministry of National Food Security and Research to... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
PIA reduces fares KARACHI: The national airline, PIA has announced to reduce its fares with immediate effect. According to details,... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
MPCL makes gas discovery at Ghotki ISLAMABAD: Mari Petroleum Company Limited (MPCL), Operator of Mari Development and Production Lease (D&PL) with... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Dispute over nuclear deal: US moves to restore all UN sanctions on Iran UNITED NATIONS/DUBAI: The United States moved on Thursday to restore UN sanctions on Iran, including an arms ... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Saudi price for ties with Israel is Palestinian state: Prince Turki DUBAI: Saudi Arabia's price for normalising relations with Israel is the creation of a sovereign Palestinian state... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Bilateral ties: Xi explains CPEC's importance BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday that as a landmark project under the BRI, the CPEC is of great... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures dip NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures fell on Friday, weighed down by expectations of excess supply in the market and a... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Commodities Palm oil falls over 2 percent KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended more than 2% lower on Friday, pressured by gloomy partial August... Updated 23 Aug, 2020 10:32am
Commodities Copper prices slip LONDON: Copper fell on Friday as concern mounted over the recovery of some of the world's largest economies, but... Updated 23 Aug, 2020 10:32am
Energy Oil prices fall nearly 3 percent on sluggish coronavirus recovery • OPEC+ group seeks to fix 2m bpd of oversupply • Libya could resume oil exports after ceasefire deal •... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Commodities Tokyo rubber down TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures ended lower on Friday, posting a second weekly decline in a row, as manufacturing... Updated 23 Aug, 2020 10:32am
Commodities Gold hits 1-week low in Europe LONDON: Gold dropped to its lowest in over a week and was en route to its second straight weekly decline, as a ... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, The traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 10.870 billion and... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Cotton Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 120,062 tonnes of cargo comprising 73,803 tonnes of import cargo and 46,259 tonnes... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Commodities China's iron ore futures retreat on lofty spot prices MANILA: Iron ore futures slumped on Thursday on signs of a steady improvement in supply of the steelmaking ... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (August 21, 2020).... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate rises by Rs 50 to Rs 8450 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association has increased the spot rate by Rs 50 per maund ... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Energy KE calls for safety precautions KARACHI: With another wave of monsoon showers hitting Karachi, K-Electric (KE) has reiterated its call for following... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Energy Shell announces Q2 financial results KARACHI: The Board of Directors of Shell Pakistan Limited announced the second quarter results for the company on... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Aaj TV - Saturday's schedule KARACHI: All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time). 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR... Updated 22 Aug, 2020 11:11am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Cotton Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (August 21, 2020).... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (August 21, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (August 21, 2020).... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Currency THE RUPEE: Gain against $ in interbank market KARACHI: On Friday, after market close, Rupee recorded a gain against USD in interbank market while recording a fall... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (August 21, 2020)... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (August 21, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (August 21, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (August 21, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 21, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (August 21, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,409.3249... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 21, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 21, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (August 21, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 22 Aug, 2020 03:24am