PPL ensures business continuity despite Covid-19 crisis KARACHI: Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, when most businesses in Pakistan suffered due to halt in operations, Pakistan... Updated 03 Sep, 2020 03:02am
11 more die, dozens injured as rain continues to lash parts of KP PESHAWAR: At least 11 more people were killed and over two dozen injured in rain-related incidents, as heavy ... Updated 03 Sep, 2020 03:02am
Letters Karachi in focus LETTER: It is a matter of great satisfaction for every Karachi resident that prime minister Imran Khan will himself... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Suga as Japan's next premier may be tough partner for BOJ ARTICLE: The growing likelihood that Yoshihide Suga will succeed Shinzo Abe as Japan's new premier may be a mixed... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Constitutionalism in Islam ARTICLE: Islam enjoins upon its followers to integrate their spiritual and mundane life. It founded a political... Updated 03 Sep, 2020 01:55pm
Currency The anti-export bias ARTICLE: There is a deep set bias against export's, and a marked preference for all things imported, ingrained in ... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
SC dismisses petitions on 'referendum' ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Wednesday dismissed constitutional petitions seeking direction for the prime minister ... Updated 03 Sep, 2020 03:02am
Navy's relief operation continues in rain-hit areas KARACHI: Pakistan Navy's relief operation in rain hit areas of Karachi and Sindh is underway and Pakistan Navy teams... Updated 03 Sep, 2020 03:05am
Tharparkar DC visits Naukot Fort HYDERABAD: The Deputy Commissioner Tharparkar Muhammad Nawaz Sohoo arrived near Naukot Fort to reduce the... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Conversion of brick kilns to Zig-Zag Technology: Senate body takes notice of delay ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change on Wednesday took notice of delay in conversion of brick... Updated 03 Sep, 2020 03:05am
Dry weather expected in most parts of Sindh ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Metrological Department has said that rains in Sindh have subsided and dry weather is... Updated 03 Sep, 2020 03:05am
Euro-V fuel standards: Govt urged to review timeline for implementation ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Policy Institute (IPI) on Wednesday urged the government to review its timeline for the... Updated 03 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Currency Universities developing policies, procedures for reopening of campuses ISLAMABAD: Universities nationwide are developing policies and procedures in expectation of a governmental decision... Updated 03 Sep, 2020 03:07am
LG polls: ECP asks provinces to remove legal hurdles ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday said that the government of Punjab and Khyber... Updated 03 Sep, 2020 03:06am
Govt urged to improve road network in S Waziristan PESHAWAR: The Sarhad Chamber of Commerce and Industry has demanded of the government to make Angoor Adda, Kharlachi... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Counsel for Indian spy: IHC to hear govt's plea for appointment today ISLAMABAD: A larger bench of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) will resume hearing of the government's plea for... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Fake bank accounts case: SC grants bail to Anwar Majeed ISLAMABAD: The top court on Wednesday granted bail to Khawaja Anwar Majeed, Chairman Omni Group of Companies and... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Enhancing investigation capacity: NAB chairman submits report in SC ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) chairman on Wednesday submitted a report in the Supreme Court ... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Another petition filed on rain-related destruction KARACHI: A petition was filed at the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday against rain-related destruction and loss ... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Saudi Arabia allows overflights by UAE services to 'all countries' RIYADH: Saudi Arabia has agreed to allow UAE flights to "all countries" to overfly the kingdom, state media reported... Updated 03 Sep, 2020 03:11am
Germany says Navalny poisoned with Novichok BERLIN: Germany said Wednesday that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny was poisoned with a Novichok nerve... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Macron backs Iraq 'sovereignty' BAGHDAD: French President Emmanuel Macron met Iraqi leaders Wednesday on his first visit to Baghdad where he ... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
India bans 118 more Chinese apps NEW DELHI: India on Wednesday banned 118 more Chinese apps as the backlash intensified against Beijing over an... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
US slaps sanctions on war crimes court prosecutor WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo announced sanctions Wednesday on the prosecutor of the International... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Covid-19: Surge in fatalities witnessed as 18 more die ISLAMABAD: The country witnessed a surge in fatalities from coronavirus as the number has increased to 6,318, as 18... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Pending advertisement dues: Official says '99pc' payment made to owners ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel was told on Wednesday that out of total Rs1.15 billion pending dues from 2013 to... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Funding constraints: Success of Sehat Sahulat Programme remains uncertain ISLAMABAD: The success of an ambitious Sehat Sahulat Programme of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to provide health... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Currency Matiullah Jan briefs parliamentary panel ISLAMABAD: Prominent journalist Matiullah Jan, who was released hours after he was picked up by unidentified armed... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Partly Facetious: Safdar can never be a Zardari? ARTICLE: "Why is Captain Safdar (retired) an accused in the former First Daughter's property in London?" "He is ... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks Saudi index leads Gulf gains DUBAI: Saudi Arabian shares ended higher on Wednesday, outperforming other Gulf peers, buoyed by gains in banking... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks European shares surge MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares closed higher on Wednesday as signs of a recovery in global manufacturing activity... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks China stocks mixed BEIJING: China stocks closed mixed on Wednesday as tech shares gained but material and energy shares weighed. At ... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks Wednesday's early trade: Nvidia, Microsoft power S&P advance NEW YORK: The S&P 500 rose on Wednesday for the ninth time in the past ten sessions on a boost from Nvidia and... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks S&P, Nasdaq close at record highs • Apple rises on reports of orders for 75m 5G iPhones • Zoom surges after raising annual revenue forecast •... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks Australian shares climb SYDNEY: Australian shares rose on Wednesday by their most in four weeks, as positive data from the world's two top... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks Japan shares rise TOKYO: Japanese shares rose on Wednesday after positive data on the US manufacturing sector spurred hopes that a... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks UK shares up for first time in 4 days LONDON: London-listed shares rose for the first time in four sessions on Wednesday as a surge in house prices to... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange Disbursement of fertilizer subsidy: Minister asks provinces to chalk out mechanism ISLAMABAD: The delay in devising disbursement mechanism for Rs 32.50 billion fertilizer subsidy under the fiscal... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Facebook launches new product to limit spread of misinformation KARACHI: Facebook has launched a new product in Pakistan to help limit the spread of misinformation and to provide... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
KMC launches operation against encroachments KARACHI: Authorities conducted anti-encroachment operation around the major rain drains on Wednesday, a week after... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Research & innovation: 'Setting up of new university to provide platform to industrial development' ISLAMABAD: The objective of the establishment of a new state-of-the-art technology Research University is to provide... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange Exams of testing service companies: FIA asked to submit investigation report on irregularities ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday directed the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to submit the... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Members of NA body visit NUST ISLAMABAD: Members of the National Assembly's Standing Committee on Science & Technology, led by the Committee's... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
JI condemns re-publication of caricatures by French magazine LAHROE: Terming the republishing the blasphemous caricatures by the French weekly magazine Charlie Hebdo a ... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Umar Sheikh appointed CCPO in violation of Police Order 2002 LAHORE: The Punjab government has replaced Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Zulfiqar Hameed, the prime choice of... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Punjab Assembly passes various bills LAHORE: The Punjab Assembly on Wednesday passed The Times Institute Bill 2020, The Punjab Waqf Properties ... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Two-year performance: Punjab cabinet adopts resolution to felicitate provincial govt LAHORE: The provincial cabinet, which met here on Wednesday with Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in the chair,... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Singapore PM touts city-state as 'safe harbour' SINGAPORE: Singapore's leader Wednesday touted the city-state as a "safe harbour" from political instability... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Google, Apple to install contact tracing directly on smartphones NEW YORK: Apple and Google plan to directly integrate contact-tracing software into smartphones as they aim to... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (September 02, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (September 3, 2020).... Published 03 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... Published 03 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 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange PSX stays bullish: BRIndex100 advances KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange with high trading activity on the back of aggressive... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange Afghan president says all commitments met for Taliban peace talks KABUL: Afghan President Ashraf Ghani said Wednesday that the government had met all of its commitments for peace... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
'Tax fraud' amounting to over Rs200m detected KARACHI: Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation (DI&I), Inland Revenue (IR), Karachi has detected a... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Construction of Nai Gaj Dam: SC directs federal and Sindh govts to give timeline ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Wednesday directed the federal and the Sindh governments to give timeline for the... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
PM to address UNGA via video-link on 25th ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will address the landmark 75th session of the United Nations General Assembly... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
PPP, PML-N decide to step up anti-govt efforts KARACHI: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) have renewed their commitment to... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Energy Lives of marginalised population: SSGC committed towards creating positive impact KARACHI: SSGC's responsibility towards communities is driven by a strong sense of caring. Cynics might dismiss the... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
TV channel owner booked LAHORE: The city police on Wednesday registered a first information report (FIR) against Mohsin Naqvi, the owner of... Updated 03 Sep, 2020 03:39am
Commodities Gold prices fall KARACHI: Gold on Wednesday fell by Rs2500 to Rs115200 per tola on the local market, traders said. The yellow metal... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Energy Zero-rated export industries: Relief in electricity tariff welcomed KARACHI: United Business Group (UBG) Patron-in-Chief S. M. Muneer, Secretary General Zubair Tufail, Central... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
BBC U-turn allows Rule Britannia! to be sung at Proms Last week the BBC had said ti would feature only orchestral versions of the anthems due to their association with colonialism and slavery. Updated 03 Sep, 2020 12:26pm
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday, PMEX traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 8.063 billion and... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Grains Euronext wheat rises to six-week high PARIS: Euronext wheat rose on Tuesday to near a six-week high, supported by a rally in US futures that was fuelled ... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Grains CBOT wheat futures hit 5-month high CHICAGO: US wheat futures leaped to a five-month high on Tuesday on hopes for increased export sales, while corn and... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities CBOT soyabean futures hit two-year high CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures consolidated on Tuesday, a day after touching a two-year high on... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Canadian canola futures rise WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures rose on Tuesday, resuming a steady march higher after snapping a six-day... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 157,496 tonnes of cargo comprising 120,127 tonnes of import cargo and 37,369 ... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate further up by Rs100 to Rs8800 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Wednesday has increased the spot rate by Rs ... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Pandemic 'drying up' innovation funds: UN GENEVA: The coronavirus pandemic is expected to take a heavy toll on funding for innovation and may well accelerate... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities US private payrolls undershoot expectations WASHINGTON: US private employers hired fewer workers than expected for a second straight month in August, suggesting... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Japanese rubber slips TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures slipped on Wednesday from a seventh-month high hit earlier this week, as doubts about... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Sugar, coffee prices weaken LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE were lower on Wednesday, weighed partly by a stronger dollar, while coffee and New... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Copper prices slip LONDON: Copper prices pulled back on Wednesday from a two-year peak after disappointing US payrolls numbers raised... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Gold slumps over 1.5pc in NY trade NEW YORK: Gold fell more than 1.5% on Wednesday as the dollar firmed and a strong rebound in US manufacturing sector... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Energy World oil drops as US gasoline demand slumps NEW YORK: Oil fell more than 1.5% on Wednesday, reversing course as gasoline demand fell in the United States in the... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Energy Colombia palm oil production to rise 10pc this year BOGOTA: Production of palm oil in Colombia will rise this year to 1.65 million tonnes, a 10% uptick on last year... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Thursday, September 03, 2020 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (September 02, 2020).... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (September 02, 2020).... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 02, 2020)... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (September 02, 2020). =======================================... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Wednesday (September 02, 2020).... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (September 02, 2020).... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (September 02, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (September 02, 2020).... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Currency THE RUPEE: Slight gain on interbank market KARACHI: On Wednesday, Pakistan Rupee largely remained unchanged in open market while slightly gaining value against... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (September 02, 2020).... Published 03 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 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (September 02, 2020).... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (September 02, 2020)... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (September 02, 2020). ====================================... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (September 02, 2020). ==========================... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (September 02, 2020).... Published 03 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept