Could injectable microrobots one day run in your veins? LONDON: Scientists have created an army of microscopic four-legged robots too small to see with the naked eye that... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:20am
Hurricane Laura set to build to Category 4, slam US south coast LAKE CHARLES, (United States): Hurricane Laura is due to strengthen to Category 4 before slamming into the US south... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:11am
USA NY's Central Park inaugurates statue of 'real women,' a first NEW YORK: It's a small but significant foot in the door of an urban landscape completely dominated by white men: On... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:13am
N-word dropped from French edition of Agatha Christie novel PARIS: The French translation of Agatha Christie's hit novel "And Then There Were None" will change its title to... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:11am
EU suspends Mali training missions after coup BERLIN: The EU has suspended its training missions in Mali after the armed forces seized power in a coup, officials... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:11am
Greece, Turkey draw in allies in Mediterranean war games ATHENS: Greece and its EU allies held war games in the Mediterranean on Wednesday while Turkey conducted drills with... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:29am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (August 26, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (August 27, 2020).... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:29am
PIA flight operations disrupted due to monsoon KARACHI: The flight operations of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) have been disrupted due to monsoon season.... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:36am
Letters Sonia Gandhi's offer to resign LETTER: It is quite amazing that Congress party is in such a profound turmoil since its defeat in the 2014 general... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Banks in bonus balancing act as economies shrink but markets boom ARTICLE: Major international banks may still pay out big bonuses to high flyers this year even as the pandemic saps... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 12:41pm
Exchange Pepco's revival ARTICLE: Pepco (Pakistan Electric Power Company) has been revived under a legal arrangement of being a "Managing... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Exchange Protectionism vs productivity ARTICLE: Pakistan has the world's seventh-most protected economy. The country's inward oriented trade policies have... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Youth of Pakistan vital in digital transformation ARTICLE: Pakistan's vision for a digitalized future is one that will enable the country to thrive through the ... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Tender for ML-1 project to be issued anytime soon: Rashid ISLAMABAD: The government is all set to issue tender of the strategic project under the China-Pakistan Economic... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:36am
Electric buses to start running this year, says Fawad ISLAMABAD: Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry has announced that electric buses will operate in... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:36am
NSCCP scam: NAB again seeks time to file reference against Ahsan ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday again sought time from the Accountability Court for... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:36am
Govt rejects 'charge-sheet' by India's NIA ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has categorically rejected the so-called "charge sheet" by India's National Investigation Agency... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Murad visits rain-hit areas of Diplo MITHI: The Chief Minister of Sindh Syed Murad Ali shah has visited the rain hit Diplo area of Tharparkar district.... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:36am
12 deaths reported in 24 hours: Coronavirus death toll reaches 6,267 ISLAMABAD: The country-wide tally of fatalities from coronavirus has reached 6,267, as 12 deaths were reported ... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:36am
Daily-used commodities: PM for providing targeted subsidy to the poor ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the secretary finance, the special assistant on social protection,... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:36am
Haq Mehr: SC upholds PHC verdict ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court (SC) on Wednesday upheld the Peshawar High Court (PHC) verdict and ruled that men must... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:36am
Rising water levels in rivers threaten floods ISLAMABAD: Monsoon has become active over upper parts of the country producing widespread thunderstorm/rains, which... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:33am
Exchange Appointments of Hafeez, others: Amended petition filed in SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has been urged to declare the appointments of Dr Hafeez Sheikh, advisor to the prime... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:33am
Qureshi briefs NA body about talks with Taliban team ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday reiterated that there was no military solution to the... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:33am
Senate body passes 'Press Council of Pakistan Amendment Bill 2020' ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting on Wednesday unanimously passed the "Press... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:33am
Four more die; 201 new cases of Covid-19 registered: Murad KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that four patients died overnight lifting the death toll... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:33am
Civic issues: Kamal urges federal govt to intervene KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Wednesday said the problems of this city can never... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:33am
'Karachi should be declared as 'calamity-hit' KARACHI: President of Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Agha Shahab Ahmed Khan has urged the... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Sindh govt 'on ground' to solve people's problems: minister KARACHI: Sindh Minister for Information and Local Government Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the people should... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:33am
Madni Siddiqi, Kokub Iqbal win PSQCA polls KARACHI: Madni Siddiqi and Kokub Iqbal won the elections of Pakistan Standard and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA)... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Keamari district: SHC seeks law and procedure for creation KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday sought the law and procedure for creation of new district from the... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:33am
Appointment of businessperson as Karachi administrator demanded KARACHI: The spokesperson to the Own Karachi Foundation has demanded that a well-known business person or prominent... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Monsoon system of moderate intensity continues to penetrate Sindh KARACHI: The Met Office on Wednesday said the monsoon system of a moderate intensity continues to penetrate into... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:33am
Karachi mayor says won't flee the country KARACHI: Mayor Karachi Wasim Akhtar on Wednesday said he would not flee the country after his tenure comes to an ... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:29am
LG elections in Sindh: SHC seeks replies from election commissions KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday sought the replies from federal and provincial election commissions ... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:29am
AskariBankGreenDay organised KARACHI: #AskariBankGreenDay was organised across Pakistan for the second consecutive year on Wednesday. Over 500... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:30am
Tree-plantation campaign begins at IIUI ISLAMABAD: The tree plantation campaign commenced here Wednesday at International Islamic University Islamabad... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:29am
Partly Facetious: CCoP means Catch Criminals of Previous years? ARTICLE: "No NRO, so sayeth The Khan even if the country cannot meet the Financial Action Task Force's time bound... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Indian govt's flawed approach to Covid-19 challenge highlighted ISLAMABAD: Despite ending its lockdown early and when Pakistan managed to flatten the Covid-19 curve, many... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:29am
Stocks Most Gulf bourses fall; Saudi index up DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday, pressured by losses in financial shares,... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Stocks European stocks climb MILAN/FRANKFURT: European stocks closed higher on Wednesday as news of additional stimulus in Germany and ... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Stocks Alibaba shares leap after Ant Group IPO filing HONG KONG: Shares in Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba jumped to a new record Wednesday morning, a day after the... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:24am
Stocks China stocks down SHANGHAI: Chinese shares closed lower on Wednesday, hurt by weakness in tech-heavy startup board ChiNext, after... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Stocks Wednesday's early afternoon trade: S&P, Nasdaq at new highs NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit record highs on Wednesday as investors bought into technology stocks... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Stocks S&P, Nasdaq hit all-time peaks • Apple share split prompts Dow reshuffle NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit all-time closing highs on... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Stocks Australian shares slip, New Zealand up SYDNEY: Australian shares snapped two straight sessions of gains on Wednesday as risk sentiment was hit by the ... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Stocks Japanese shares flat TOKYO: Japanese shares closed flat on Wednesday as investors chose to book profit after the Nikkei briefly rebounded... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Stocks UK mid-caps end higher LONDON: A surge in Provident Financial's shares boosted the British mid-cap FTSE 250 on Wednesday, while investor... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Murder of Arshad Pappu: Uzair Baloch indicted KARACHI: A Karachi Anti-Terrorism Court indicted on Wednesday Lyari gang leader Uzair Baloch on amended charges in... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:29am
SAFA organises webinar on 37th foundation day KARACHI: SAFA celebrated 36 glorious years of completion and 37th Foundation Day of South Asian Federation of... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Government accords approval to Punjab Shelter Homes Authority LAHORE: The Punjab government on Wednesday gave in-principle approval to setting up Punjab Shelter Homes Authority ... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:29am
Only 15pc farmers have access to formal financial credit LAHORE: Only 15 percent of farmers in Pakistan have access to the formal credit while this ratio is further ... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:29am
'Digitalization may become a hindrance to growth if growing challenges of cybersecurity remain unaddressed' KARACHI: The Covid-19 pandemic has paced up Pakistan's transformation into a true digital economy. However, banks in... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Currency THE RUPEE: Overall loss KARACHI: On Wednesday, Pakistan Rupee lost value against USD in both interbank and open markets. It also lost value... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (August 26, 2020).... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
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 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (August 26, 2020).... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Exchange Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
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 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
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 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Exchange Bullish trend continues on PSX: BRIndex100 extends further gains KARACHI: Bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Wednesday on the back of healthy buying by both local... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
PM forms 'NCCT' to boost tourism ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Wednesday formed a National Coordination Committee on Tourism (NCCT), which ... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
PM vows support to exporters ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said the government was committed to extend all possible... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Heavy rains: Aug exports target to be affected: Dawood ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister, Advisor on Commerce and Investment, Abdul Razak Dawood has expressed his fears that... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Exchange Economic activity likely to rebound strongly: MoF ISLAMABAD: Minister of Finance (MoF0 has stated on Wednesday that based on current economic, fiscal, monetary and... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Currency Currency operations, capital market: ADB to issue $200m PKR-denominated bonds ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) will issue bonds denominated in Pakistani rupee up to a value of $200... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
US targets Chinese individuals, firms amid South China Sea dispute WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday blacklisted 24 Chinese firms and targeted individuals it said were part ... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Import of white sugar: Reduced rate of 1pc ST will be applicable ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has notified that the reduced rate of one percent sales tax would be... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Minimum support price regime: CCP recommends withdrawal of govt intervention ISLAMABAD: The Comp-etition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has strongly recommended gradual withdrawal of government... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
First wheat consignment arrives KARACHI: The first wheat consignment of over 60,000 metric tons, imported by private sector, has reached Pakistan. ... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Imran phones Abdullah, emphasises importance of Pak-Afghan ties ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan made a telephone call to Dr Abdullah Abdullah, chairman, High Council for... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Two dead as gunfire erupts at Wisconsin protests KENOSHA, Wis.: A third night of street protests over the police shooting of a Black man erupted into gun violence... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
No progress on setting up of plants: MoI&P to scrap Greenfield status of three auto cos ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Industries and Production (MoI&P) is to scrap Greenfield status of three auto... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Punjab govt plans to set up 'commercial courts' LAHORE: Punjab government is planning to set up special commercial courts across the province to help resolve... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:37am
Kachhi Canal Phase-I: Wapda resumes construction works LAHORE: In view of its importance for development of irrigated agriculture and poverty alleviation... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Exchange Bahrain sidesteps Pompeo push for deal with Israel MANAMA: Bahrain said Wednesday it was committed to the creation of a Palestinian state in talks with US Secretary of... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Petition against Shahzad Akbar disposed of ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has ruled that an adviser has no role either in policy matters of a... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:36am
Exchange Iran allows UN access to alleged nuclear sites TEHRAN: Iran agreed Wednesday to allow a UN watchdog the access it has requested to two alleged nuclear sites, as ... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:36am
Work begins next month: NDMA to complete cleaning of Karachi's nullahs in one year: Umar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar said that the National... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:36am
Energy SAPM, Egypt envoy discuss scope in energy sector ISLAMABAD: Tarek Dahrough, ambassador of Egypt to Pakistan, called on Special Assistant to Prime Minister on... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:23am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday, PMEX traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 6.394 billion and... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:23am
Energy US natural gas futures ease for falling demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased on Tuesday on forecasts for less demand over the next two weeks than... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:23am
Commodities Canadian canola futures rise WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures rose to a three-week high on Tuesday, lifted by rising soyaoil prices. Recent... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Grains European wheat prices up on strong demand HAMBURG: European wheat prices rose on Tuesday, supported by strong international demand and rising US markets on... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Commodities CBOT corn extends rally on Chinese demand CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures rallied on Tuesday, rising 2.6% to notch their third straight day of... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:23am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 145,390 tonnes of cargo comprising 109,783 tonnes of import cargo and 35,607 ... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (August 26, 2020).... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Cotton & Textile Cotton prices touch highest level of Rs9000 KARACHI: Cotton prices touched Rs 9000 per maund on Wednesday which is at the highest level in the current season.... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Commodities China's steel rebar and hot-rolled coils futures fall BEIJING: Steel rebar and hot-rolled coil futures in China erased early gains and closed lower on Tuesday, as... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Energy Oil prices steady NEW YORK: Oil prices steadied on Wednesday, pressured by worries about the demand outlook during the coronavirus... Updated 27 Aug, 2020 03:24am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Thursday, August 27, 2020 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Updated 29 Aug, 2020 12:19pm
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (August 26, 2020).... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (August 26, 2020).... Published 27 Aug, 2020 02:44am