Need to reconsider fiscal management ARTICLE: Punjab is the most populous [110 million people] province of Pakistan with largest resources and budget ... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Exchange Govt plans hemp production with eye on global cannabis market ISLAMABAD: Government has unveiled plans to allow the industrial production of hemp, spurring hopes farmers and... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
30 killed in rain-related incidents: KP PDMA PESHAWAR: Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Thursday confirmed 30 deaths while 38... Updated 04 Sep, 2020 03:29am
NHMP organises webinar ISLAMABAD: The National Highways and Motorway Police (NHMP) has organised a webinar Thursday, "Digitalizing... Updated 04 Sep, 2020 03:31am
Administrative matters: Governor, CM vow to ensure transparency, merit LAHORE: Governor Punjab Ch Muhammad Sarwar held a meeting with Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, here on Thursday... Updated 04 Sep, 2020 03:31am
Shehbaz terms PM as person full of 'venom and vengeance' LAHORE: Terming PM Imran Khan as a person full of venom and vengeance, PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif said on... Updated 04 Sep, 2020 03:31am
PR allows two trains to stop at Chaklala LAHROE: In order to facilitate passengers, the Pakistan Railways administration has allowed Taze Gaam Express and ... Updated 04 Sep, 2020 03:31am
All universities of Punjab to switch over to solar energy: Sarwar LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar says all public as well as private sector universities of Punjab... Updated 04 Sep, 2020 03:31am
Police Welfare Centres to be set up across Punjab LAHORE: After getting successful results from a pilot project initiated in Rawalpindi, the Punjab police have ... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Sale of embassy building: AC issues notices to ex-ambassador to Indonesia, others ISLAMABAD: The accountability court on Thursday issued notices to former ambassador to Indonesia Maj-Gen Syed ... Updated 04 Sep, 2020 03:31am
Beverages factory raided: Iranian-origin smuggled milk powder, chemicals recovered KARACHI: Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), Preventive, Karachi on Thursday claimed to have recovered substantial... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Dry weather to prevail in parts of Sindh for 10 days KARACHI: The Met Office has said that rains in Sindh have subsided and dry weather is expected to prevail in most... Updated 04 Sep, 2020 03:31am
IG FC informs Senate body: Murder of Hayat Baloch act of individual ISLAMABAD: The Senate Functional Committee on Human Rights in its meeting held on Thursday at the Parliament House... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
SSGC holds online Khuli Kachehri KARACHI: The eight session of Ruburu, SSGC's online Khuli Kachehri session was held on September 2, 2020 to... Updated 04 Sep, 2020 03:32am
Fatalities from Covid-19 reach 6,328 ISLAMABAD: The countrywide fatalities from coronavirus have reached 6,328, after 10 more deaths were reported during... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Indian terrorists: Pakistan regrets UNSC decision ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday regretted decision of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) led by the US, UK,... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
G20 foreign ministers discuss easing travel restrictions RIYADH: G20 foreign ministers on Thursday sought international cooperation over easing travel restrictions and... Updated 04 Sep, 2020 03:22am
Vega rocket launches from French Guiana KOUROU: Europe's Vega rocket returned to the skies on Wednesday from French Guiana in its first mission since a... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Typhoon Maysak drenches North and South Korea BUSAN, (South Korea): A powerful typhoon drenched both Koreas on Thursday, killing at least one person in the South... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Cargo ship with 43 crew and 6,000 cows sank off Japan in typhoon TOKYO: A cargo ship carrying 43 crew and about 6,000 cows sank at sea after transmitting a distress signal during a... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Kuwait swears in first female judges KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait swore in eight female judges on Thursday, marking a first for the Gulf state, after a long legal... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Sanofi, GSK to start clinical tests of virus vaccine PARIS: French pharmaceutical giant Sanofi on Thursday said it would start human trials of the potential coronavirus... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Vaccine group says 76 rich countries now committed to 'COVAX' access plan LONDON: Seventy-six wealthy nations are now committed to joining a global Covid-19 vaccine allocation plan co-led by... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Pharma chiefs vow no 'cut corners' in vaccine race GENEVA: Pharmaceutical company executives insisted Thursday they would not try to bring Covid-19 vaccines or... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Exchange Afghan govt frees Taliban prisoners except 'few' opposed by foreign nations KABUL: The Afghan government said Thursday it had released 400 Taliban prisoners under an exchange deal with the... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
2nd phase of Ehsaas programme: Hafeez assures Sania of providing funds ISLAMABAD: Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Abdul Hafeez Shaikh has assured Dr Sania Nishar that the... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Pre-arrest bail of Saba Qamar, Bilal Saeed confirmed LAHORE: A sessions court here Thursday confirmed pre-arrest bail of actor Saba Qamar and singer Bilal Saeed in a ... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Residents of DHA, Clifton file petition in SHC KARACHI: Residents of Defence Housing Authority (DHA) and Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) Thursday filed a petition ... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
The Hub School makes its mark in CAIE exams 2019 KARACHI: Students of The Hub School, Karachi scored brilliantly in the Cambridge Assessment International ... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
ACE retrieves 96 kanals of state land LAHORE: Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE) Lahore region has retrieved 96 Kanals of precious state land from ... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
2020-21 domestic season: PCB announces panel of match officials LAHORE: Following a comprehensive review and annual appraisal process, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday... Updated 04 Sep, 2020 03:20am
Sindh govt launches 24 projects worth Rs802.39bn in city: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the provincial government has launched 24 projects... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Substandard automobiles production: NA panel form sub-committee to probe ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Industries and Production on Thursday took notice of the... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Delimitation of constituencies: ECP summons Sindh govt officials ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has summoned the Sindh government officials on the coming ... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Peace in Afghanistan top priority: FM ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Thursday said that peace in Afghanistan was Pakistan's top... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
KP CM inducts two more ministers PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Thursday expanded his cabinet by inducting two more ministers in it. ... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Shehbaz will be answerable if Nawaz doesn't return: minister ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan said Leader of Opposition in the National... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
'Controversial' statement: Minister grilled by Parliamentary panel ISLAMABAD: A top government minister was grilled on Thursday by a parliamentary panel for his 'controversial'... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Safety audit of PIA IATA team to arrive tomorrow KARACHI: A team of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) will be arriving... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Judicial system evolved thru indigenous experiences and learning: CJP ISLAMABAD: Chief Justice of Pakistan Gulzar Ahmed has said the judicial system in Pakistan evolved through ... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Broadband services: Govt to release/auction additional frequency spectrum ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to release /auction additional available frequency spectrum for improvement of... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (September 3, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (September 4, 2020).... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Exchange PSX volume hits 15-year high: BRIndex100 gains 40.14 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday remained bullish and saw over 15-year high trading volume on the back of... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Letters Karachi needs attention Prime Minister Imran Khan is scheduled to arrive in Karachi today to unveil his government's strategy on how to... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
In-person learning creates dilemma for New York's poorest families ARTICLE: As the first day of school approaches, New York's poorest - often uninsured families - face a risky choice:... Updated 04 Sep, 2020 03:22am
Wind and solar energy: moving towards a green future ARTICLE: 'Countries across the world are now on the same path - building wind turbines and solar panels to replace... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Energy UK awards 259 offshore blocks to 65 companies LONDON: Britain's Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) awarded 259 offshore blocs to 65 companies for oil and gas exploration... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Energy Oil prices slide again as US data feeds fuel demand worry NEW YORK: Oil prices fell on Thursday, at one point touching their lowest since early August as US unemployment data... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Grains Raw sugar hits one-month low, NY cocoa hits 6-month peak LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE hit a one-month low on Thursday as the dollar rebounded and oil prices fell, while... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Grains Soya futures pull back from two-year high CHICAGO: US soyabean futures traded flat on Thursday, paring gains after Chinese buying pushed the market to its... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Energy Coal-based power generation cheaper than gas and oil by Rs5.60/kWh LAHORE: Coal-based power generation is cheaper as compared to gas and oil by Rs5.60/kWh on the basis of plant load... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares up SYDNEY: Australian shares ended higher for a second straight session on Thursday, with financials leading gains, as... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Stocks Dubai leads Gulf markets higher; Egypt extends losses DUBAI: Dubai shares led gains among the Gulf markets on Thursday as property stocks rallied and Egypt extended ... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Stocks European shares drop MILAN: European shares retreated on Thursday with technology stocks leading losses in tandem with their US peers,... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Stocks China stocks down SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Thursday, as investors pulled out of high-flying consumer firms on worries ... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Stocks Thursday's early trade: Wall Street main indexes sink NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes tumbled on Thursday, heading for their worst day since June as investors dumped... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Stocks S&P climbs again NEW YORK: The S&P 500 closed higher on Wednesday for the ninth time in the past 10 sessions, with defensive and... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Stocks Nikkei hits 30-year high TOKYO": Japan's Nikkei share average hit a six-month high on Thursday and reached its highest level in three decades... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Stocks British stocks abandon gains as miners tumble LONDON: London shares closed lower on Thursday as miners weighed down the FTSE 100 index after optimism about more... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Energy US natural gas futures slip on cooler demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell to their lowest in nearly a week on Wednesday as cooler-than-normal weather... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Grains Brazil raises prices of soya to rice to record levels SAO PAULO: The price of Brazilian agricultural commodities such as soyabeans, corn, coffee and rice has reached... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Energy European gasoline margins rise LONDON: Northwest European gasoline refining margins rose to around $3.7 a barrel on Wednesday, after a larger than... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Grains European wheat prices lower as Chicago rally runs out of steam PARIS: European wheat prices edged lower on Wednesday in the wake of a setback in Chicago after rallying in the... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 173,563 tonnes of cargo comprising 118,923 tonnes of import cargo and 54,640 ... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Energy POL sales down by 7pc on MoM KARACHI: Total POL sales declined by 7 percent on month-on-month basis to 1.55 million tons in August 2020 as demand... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Energy Warships join fight to put out fire on oil tanker off Sri Lanka COLOMBO: Russian and Indian warships on Thursday joined the battle to put out a fire on a massive oil tanker off Sri... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Energy US sanctions Chinese, UAE firms skirting Iran oil embargo WASHINGTON: The United States on Thursday imposed sanctions against 11 Iranian, Chinese and United Arab Emirates... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (September 3, 2020).... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (September 3, 2020)... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (September 3, 2020). ======================================= ... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (September 3, 2020).... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (September 3, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (September 3, 2020).... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Currency THE RUPEE: Mixed behaviour KARACHI: On Thursday, Pakistan Rupee displayed mixed behaviour. It lost value to USD in both interbank and open... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (September 3, 2020).... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
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 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (September 3, 2020).... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (September 3, 2020)... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (September 3, 2020). ==================================== ... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
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 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (September 3, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (September 3, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 3, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (September 3, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,191.6781... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 3, 2020). ========================... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 3, 2020). ========================... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (September 3, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (September 3, 2020).... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday ... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Forex Banks rates for currency notes (buying and selling) KARACHI: The selling/buying rates for currency notes of major currencies issued by National Bank (NBP) here on... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
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 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (September 3,... Published 04 Sep, 2020 02:57am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept