OPPO to unveil Reno4 series on 10th LAHORE: OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, announced that the all-new Reno4 Series will be launched in... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Turkey extends Mediterranean gas exploration mission ANKARA: President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Tuesday played up Turkey's military might after extending a Mediterranean... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Powerful quake strikes off coast of Chile SANTIAGO: A powerful earthquake struck off the coast of northern Chile early Tuesday but there was no tsunami ... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
China pushing to double nuclear warhead arsenal: Pentagon WASHINGTON: The Chinese military is pressing to double its 200-plus nuclear warheads within a decade with the ... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
USA US police shoot and kill another black man LOS ANGELES: US police have shot dead another black man, who they said had a handgun but had dropped it during a... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Europe Hackers attack Norway's parliament OSLO: Norway's parliament said Tuesday it had been the target of a "vast" cyber attack that enabled hackers to ... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
India accuses China of fresh 'provocative actions' NEW DELHI: India's foreign ministry on Tuesday accused Chinese troops of taking "provocative actions" on the ... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Iran nuclear deal parties stand by troubled accord amid US pressure VIENNA: The signatories to the Iran nuclear deal said Tuesday that they stood by the faltering accord and China... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Middle East Qatar cautiously reopens public transport DOHA: Qatar resumed bus and rail services on Tuesday for the first time since March, with reduced capacity and tough... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Kerb Millions back at school in Europe, China as HK starts mass tests PARIS: Millions of mask-wearing European children headed back to school on Tuesday after summer holidays despite... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Cricket activities: PCB announces slow and careful resumption LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Tuesday announced gradual, careful and phase wise resumption of cricket... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Park Lane case: Accountability court approves Zardari's exemption application ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing fake bank accounts case on Tuesday fixed September 9 for indictment of... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
PTA blocks 5 apps ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has blocked access to five dating/live streaming... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Money laundering case: Zardari, Faryal, other accused to be indicted on 9th ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case on Tuesday fixed September ... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
SHC judgment on PSMA petitions: SC to take up federation's appeal today ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will take up the federation's appeal against the Sindh High Court judgment on the... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Expected rain, flood: ICT puts hospitals on high alert ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) has put all hospitals on high alert in the federal capital, and... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
India committing worst kind of atrocities, tyranny in IIOJK: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Tuesday said that India was committing worst kind of atrocities,... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Qureshi lauds appointment of bureaucrats to South Punjab secretariat ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi termed appointment of senior bureaucrats to South Punjab ... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Letters Economic recovery likely LETTER: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) appears optimistic about Pakistan's economic recovery prospects. It ... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Betting on Asia's debt, Europe's hunt for yield heads east ARTICLE: Low yields at home are sending some previously shy European investors into Asia's credit markets, money... Updated 02 Sep, 2020 03:17am
India's high growth reform agenda: lessons for Pakistan ARTICLE: In addition to the health and human toll, the Covid-19 pandemic is likely to represent the largest economic... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange A new window of opportunities ARTICLE: While Tehran's new strategic partnership with Beijing (a 25-year $400b arrangement) will give the Chinese a... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Asim Bajwa announces jobs for OLMT project LAHORE: Chairman of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor Authority, Lt General Asim Saleem Bajwa (retd) on Tuesday... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Rs 177 billion distributed; Ehsaas programme ending on 15th ISLAMABAD: The federal government is set to distribute Rs26 billion in the next two weeks as the ongoing ... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Operation against beggars, drug addicts on the cards LAHORE: The city police with the help of the Child Protection and Welfare Bureau (CP&WB) and the Social Welfare... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Koh-e-Suleman: CM gives nod for initiating spadework on small dams LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, while chairing a meeting, here Tuesday, accorded in-principle approval... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
'Punjab govt granting Rs 6.5 billion subsidy on flour every month' LAHORE: The Punjab government is granting subsidy of Rs 6.5 billion every month to provide flour on discounted rate... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Punjab labour dept to provide medical facilities to workers after retirement LAHORE: The Punjab labour department has decided to provide medical facilities to its workers after their ... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Cotton Punjab govt takes many initiatives to improve provincial economy: report LAHORE: The Punjab government has taken a number of initiatives to improve the provincial economy, and drafting of... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
2020 Budget 2020-21: KP Finance Deptt, SNG hold orientation session PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Department organized an orientation session for members of the KP Assembly... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Shehbaz rejects hike in electricity tariff LAHORE: Leader of Opposition in National Assembly and President Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Shehbaz Sharif... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks Most Gulf stocks gain DUBAI: Most major Gulf shares ended higher on Tuesday, supported by gains in the banking sector, while Egyptian... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks European shares fall MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares fell for a fourth straight session on Tuesday due to losses in British blue chips... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks China stocks surge BEIJING: China stocks closed higher on Tuesday, led by new energy vehicle-related and mining shares, as strong... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks Tuesday's early afternoon trade: S&P, Nasdaq hit new highs NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Nasdaq hit new highs on Tuesday with the tech-heavy index boosted by Apple and ... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks S&P posts biggest August gain since 1986 NEW YORK: While the S&P boasted its steepest August percentage gain in more than three decades it ended Monday... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares down SYDNEY: Australian shares closed at their lowest in nearly a month on Tuesday, ahead of dire economic data that ... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks Japan shares unchanged TOKYO: Japanese stocks closed almost unchanged on Tuesday, as an extended rally in trading companies was offset by... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks FTSE falls to 15-week low LONDON: London's FTSE 100 fell to its lowest level in more than three months on Tuesday, after the index had notched... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Cotton Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 92,263 tonnes of cargo comprising 72,085 tonnes of import cargo and 20,178 tonnes... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Punjab Saaf Pani Company scam: NAB directed to file supplementary reference LAHORE: An accountability court on Tuesday directed the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) to file its... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Four more deaths in 24 hours: Tally of fatalities from coronavirus increases to 6,298 countrywide ISLAMABAD: The countrywide tally of fatalities from coronavirus has increased to 6,298, as four more deaths were... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Balochistan CM visits Hasil Bizenjo's residence QUETTA: Chief Minister Balochistan Mir Jam Kamal Khan along with provincial ministers on Tuesday visited the House ... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
KP CM calls for restructuring of ETEA PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan, while stressing the need of capacity enhancement of... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Pakistan urges UNSC to focus on Hindutva terrorism UNITED NATIONS: A top Pakistani diplomat has called on the UN Security Council to shift some of its focus on... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Partly Facetious: Maryam gets a lot of publicity ARTICLE: "I simply cannot understand this debate on how to get Nawaz Sharif to return to the country." "I guess The... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Akram Bhindar joins PML-Q LAHORE: Former federal minister and PTI ticket holder Shahid Akram Bhindar and independent candidate Waleed Akram... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Medical, industrial use of 'Bhang': Cabinet approves first licence ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday green-lighted the issuance of a first licence for medical and industrial... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Dentist accused of blackmailing Dr Maha sent to jail KARACHI: A local court on Tuesday sent an accused person to jail on judicial remand in a case related to ... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Acquittal plea of Ali Riaz Malik: judgement reserved ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing a multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case on Tuesday reserved its... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
ICAP, IBA research unit launched KARACHI: For promoting research in the field of Accounting and Finance, Institute of Chartered Accountants of... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
PIA to ask its staff posted to Europe to return home KARACHI: Following the closure of Pakistan International Airlines flights to Europe, the PIA administration on... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Sindh govt announces reopening of schools from 15th with SOPs KARACHI: The Sindh government on Tuesday decided to reopen all schools in the province from Sep 15 and issued... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
PM may unveil Karachi Transformation Plan soon: Sindh Governor KARACHI: Sindh Governor Imran Ismail on Tuesday said Karachi Transformation Plan (KTP) is being devised which is... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
KE team rescues 6 workers from burning factory KARACHI: A field-team of K-Electric recently rescued 6 laborers who were stranded inside a blazing towel-factory in... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Sindh cabinet to fix price of wheat for flour mills: minister KARACHI: Provincial Food Minister Hari Ram Kishori Lal has said that the Sindh cabinet would soon fix the official... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Six more die of Covid-19 in Sindh KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that coronavirus has claimed six more lives lifting the... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
KE extends due date of bills KARACHI: In order to facilitate the customers in the aftermath of the rain and flooding disruption K-Electric has... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Performance of Sindh, city govts during rains: SHC seeks replies from secretaries KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Tuesday sought replies from the chief secretary and the local government... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
PSP chief announces 6-point plan to resolve Karachi issues KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal has put forward a 6-point plan to resolve the... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
IHC sends Cynthia Ritchie case to lower court for hearing ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Tuesday accepted the petition of US citizen Cynthia D Ritchie seeking... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Nawaz will return as soon as his health improves: Maryam ISLAMABAD: Vice President Pakistan Muslim League Nawaz (PML-N) Maryam Nawaz said on Tuesday that her father and... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
PPP rejects hike in electricity prices ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has rejected increase in electricity price and urged the federal... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
'Heritage Live' concludes at Lok Virsa ISLAMABAD: Country's first 18 days long art residency program - Heritage Live - organized by Pakistan Poverty... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Tuesday (September 01, 2020) and the forecast for Wednesday (September 2, 2020).... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Cotton Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (September 01, 2020).... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Currency THE RUPEE: Unchanged largely KARACHI: On Tuesday, Pakistan Rupee remained largely unchanged in open market while gaining value against USD in... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (September 01, 2020).... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
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 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (September 01, 2020).... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
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 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (September 01, 2020).... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
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 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange PSX maintains bull-run: BRIndex100 edges up KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Tuesday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying, mainly by local... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Nepra Appellate Tribunal: Govt asked to appoint members within 10 days ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court directed the federal government to appoint members of the National Electric Power... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
England should 'definitely' tour Pakistan: ECB chairman MANCHESTER, (United Kingdom): England should "definitely" tour Pakistan provided it it is safe to do so, according ... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Charlie Hebdo reprints blasphemous cartoons for trial PARIS: French satirical weekly Charlie Hebdo said Tuesday it was republishing hugely blasphemous cartoons to mark... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
'Inaccurate' calculations: NPCC gives tough time to Nepra ISLAMABAD: National Power Control Centre (NPCC) - an arm of National Transmission and Despatch Company (NTDC) - on... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Cultivation intensity, harvest reduce terrorists attacks: WB ISLAMABAD: Average cultivation intensity and harvest reduce the average share of monthly terrorists/militants ... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange SECP registers PLICL ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has registered 'Postal Life Insurance Company... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Auto sector suffers net loss of Rs1,934m during 4QFY20 KARACHI: The profitability of auto sector (all big three OEMs) has declined during 4QFY20 to a net loss of Rs1,934... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Energy Two cos technically qualify for Pakistan LNG import tender SINGAPORE: Two companies have technically qualified for an import tender by Pakistan LNG to buy a cargo of liquefied... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Energy Two power projects: Over 200 Chinese airlifted to resume work BEIJING: More than 200 Chinese personnel of the Harbin Electric International (HEI) have been airlifted from Tianjin... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Cotton & Textile Cotton hits one-week peak on weaker crop progress report NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose to an one-week peak on Tuesday, as data showed a decline in the natural fibre's... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Arabica coffee hits eight-month peak LONDON: Arabica coffee futures on ICE rose to their highest in eight months on Tuesday as the Brazilian real... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Commodity trader Traxys to sell Wheaton's cobalt metal LONDON: Trading firm Traxys has won a tender to sell cobalt metal for Wheaton Precious Metals, two sources familiar... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Chinese data helps propel copper to 2-year highs LONDON: Copper prices scaled two-year highs on Tuesday as robust data on manufacturing activity in top consumer... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Energy Oil surges on strong factory activity, crude drawdown forecast NEW YORK: Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday as better-than-expected US manufacturing activity data spurred hope for... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rise TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures rose on Tuesday, closing at a fresh seven-month high, as more signs of a recovery in... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Palm oil touches near seven-month high KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed as much as 3.2% on Tuesday, touching its highest in nearly seven... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities ISO sees 2020/21 global sugar deficit as demand rebounds LONDON: The International Sugar Organization said on Tuesday it was forecasting a small global sugar deficit of... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Gold jumps in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold prices jumped more than 1% on Tuesday to a near two-week high, following the steepest fall in ... Published 02 Sep, 2020 02:42am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points