Europe London rejects EU call to withdraw Brexit bill LONDON: The UK government on Thursday said it had rejected a call by the European Union to withdraw controversial... Updated 11 Sep, 2020 03:23am
Europe EU parliament cuts Suu Kyi from rights prize honorees BRUSSELS: The European Parliament on Thursday removed Myanmar's civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi from the "Sakharov... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
USA Wildfires devastate US West Coast, at least seven dead CLOVIS: Wildfires raged Thursday up and down the US West Coast, whipping through towns in three states and prompting... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Middle East Iran holds naval exercise near sensitive Strait of Hormuz TEHRAN: The Iranian navy began a three-day exercise in the Sea of Oman near the strategic Strait of Hormuz on... Updated 11 Sep, 2020 03:22am
No sign that N Korea is 'lashing out': US general WASHINGTON: The head of US forces in South Korea, General Robert Abrams, said Thursday he does not expect to see any... Updated 11 Sep, 2020 03:21am
Middle East Huge fire at Beirut port weeks after deadly blast BEIRUT: A huge fire raged in Beirut's port Thursday, sending a column of black smoke billowing into the sky and... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Europe Dutch offer to take 100 Moria fire migrants THE HAGUE: The Netherlands has offered to take in 100 migrants, half of them minors, who were left homeless after a... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
UN calls for 'quantum leap' in funding for virus fight GENEVA: The United Nations on Thursday called for an immediate "quantum leap" in funding for global programmes to... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Balochistan projects progress: Senate body concerned over slowdown ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives has expressed serious concern... Updated 11 Sep, 2020 03:10am
Money laundering & illegal assets reference: Court summons Shahbaz's wife, another daughter LAHORE: An accountability court on Thursday adjourned further hearing till September 14 in a money laundering and... Updated 11 Sep, 2020 03:17am
PN personnel: Navy chief confers military awards KARACHI: In an impressive Investiture Ceremony held at Bahria Auditorium, Chief of the Naval Staff Admiral Zafar... Updated 11 Sep, 2020 03:17am
Currency Motorway gang-rape incident: 15 suspects arrested LAHORE: The Punjab police after taking into custody around 15 suspects in connection with the alleged gang rape of a... Updated 11 Sep, 2020 03:18am
Letters Asymptomatic Covid-19 cases in Karachi LETTER: A study conducted by Aga Khan University has reached a profound conclusion insofar the incidence of Covid-19... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
WTO leadership race seen as hostage to US election ARTICLE: The World Trade Organization's effort to select a leader entered a new stage this week as ambassadors from... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Reforming energy subsidy ARTICLE: In Pakistan, many households are finding it difficult to access affordable and reliable electricity.... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange Hidden agenda and 'deal' with Taliban ARTICLE: On September 11, 2001, nineteen years ago, humanity at large witnessed one of the most gruesome and heinous... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
NA body decides to carry out post- legislative scrutiny of cyber laws ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Information Technology and Telecommunication has decided to... Updated 11 Sep, 2020 03:16am
Stocks Deferrment of loans' repayment: Modarba comapnies allowed three-month extension ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has allowed three months extension for all... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
PSP accuses ex-mayor, others of corruption KARACHI: The Pak Sarzameen Party on Thursday released the first of the many installments of a "White Paper" on the... Updated 11 Sep, 2020 03:13am
Exchange Issuance of 6,000 illegal visas to foreigners: Ministry asked to take strict legal action against officials ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Interior on Thursday directed the Ministry of Interior to take strict... Updated 11 Sep, 2020 03:12am
OPPO launches Reno4 series LAHORE: OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, introduced the OPPO Reno4 series, a new suite of four power... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Embezzlement of Rs 51.4 million unearthed in PWWB LAHROE: A mega corruption of Rs.51.4 million has been unearthed in the Punjab Workers Welfare Board (PWWB), an... Updated 11 Sep, 2020 03:13am
13 SEZs being established for investors: New LB system to empower people in real sense: Buzdar LAHORE: With a new era of composite development, Punjab Chief Minister, Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Thursday that ... Updated 11 Sep, 2020 03:11am
LHC CJ seeks further arguments on plea against IG's transfer LAHORE: Lahore High Court Chief Justice (CJ) Muhammad Qasim Khan on Thursday asked the law officers and petitioner's... Updated 11 Sep, 2020 03:11am
Stocks Egypt outperforms Mideast markets; Dubai eases DUBAI: The Egyptian bourse rose sharply on Thursday, ending two sessions of losses as most of its constituents were... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks European shares fall MILAN/FRANKFURT: Major European bourses closed lower on Thursday after the European Central Bank kept its policy... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks China stocks lower SHANGHAI: China shares shed early gains to end lower on Thursday, as more than 300 start-ups slumped earlier in the... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks Thursday's early afternoon trade: S&P falls in volatile trading NEW YORK: The S&P 500 fell in volatile trading on Thursday as heavyweight tech-related stocks slipped after a... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks US indexes retreat on tech rally NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes ended higher on Wednesday to snap a three-session losing skid as investors... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks Nikkei ends higher TOKYO: Japanese shares ended higher on Thursday as better-than-expected machinery orders data and Wall Street's... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks UK stocks slip as Brexit talks hit a snag LONDON: British stock indexes closed lower on Thursday as disagreements over Brexit terms between Prime Minister... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 154,787 tonnes of cargo comprising 98,109 tonnes of import cargo and 56,678 tonnes... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Leasing out of land to food outlets: Senate body summons MCI, CDA officials ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Climate Change summoned on Thursday the officials of Metropolitan ... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Tribal land disputes become serious challenge for KP government ISLAMABAD: The land disputes, which have so far claimed about 70 lives in various newly created tribal districts,... Updated 11 Sep, 2020 10:03pm
Senate body takes notice of anti-rabies vaccine shortage ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Thursday took notice of the shortage of anti-rabies vaccines in provinces and... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Partly Facetious: PM needs to take action immediately ARTICLE: "The Khan really needs to take urgent action." "You need to narrow that down - I mean urgent action is... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
'Forgo' petition: Nawaz's counsel given time to prepare arguments ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday granted time to former prime minister Nawaz Sharif's counsel to... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Huawei releases OS source code in push for own ecosystem SHANGHAI: Chinese telecom giant Huawei on Thursday said its nascent homegrown operating system could be available on... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Virus tracing app goes live in Scotland LONDON: Scotland on Thursday launched a smartphone app for tracking coronavirus cases using technology developed by... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
One dies, eight others sustain injuries as building collapses KARACHI: At least one person died and eight others injured after a multi-storey residential building allegedly built... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Encroachments of footpaths won't be allowed: Shallwani KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Iftikhar Ali Shallwani on Thursday said that all kinds of encroachment, parking or... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Violence on Pak-Afghan border meant to derail peace process: ISPR DG RAWALPINDI: Director General Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Major General Babar Iftikhar on Thursday... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Pakistan-China military cooperation: FO condemns Indian defence chief's remarks ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday strongly condemned India's defence chief recent "belligerent rhetoric"... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Covid-19 claims 3 more lives, infects 289 others: Murad KARACHI: Covid-19 claimed three more lives lifting the death toll to 2439 and infected 289 when 13049 samples were... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Ex-IHC judge seeks early hearing of case ISLAMABAD: Former judge of the Islamabad High Court (IHC) Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui on Thursday filed an application for... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Mir Shakil challenges LHC verdict ISLAMABAD: Jang Editor-in-Chief of the Jang/Geo Group Mir Shakilur Rehman on Thursday filed an appeal in the Supreme... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Water dispute between provinces once again echoes as NA body meets ISLAMABAD: Water dispute between provinces was once again echoed during the meeting of the National Assembly ... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
NICVD Tando Muhammad Khan performs first paediatric open heart surgery KARACHI: The paediatric cardiothoracic surgery team at the National Institute of Cardiovascular Diseases Tando... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Sindh government gives Rs 15 million grant to Hyderabad Press Club HYDERABAD: The PPP central spokesperson senator Maula Bux Chandio said that Prime Minister Imran Khan instead of... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (September 10, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (September 11, 2020).... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Vegetable Oil Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (September 10, 2020).... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Currency THE RUPEE: Unchanged largely KARACHI: On Thursday, Pakistan Rupee largely remained unchanged against currencies typically covered in this section... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (September 10, 2020).... Published 11 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 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (September 10, 2020).... Published 11 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 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Exchange PSX witnesses boisterous trade: BRIndex100 extends gains KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of healthy buying, mainly by local... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Matters relating to KE discussed ISLAMABAD: The Federal Minister for Privatisation Mohammed Mian Soomro chaired a high-powered meeting to discuss... Updated 11 Sep, 2020 03:28am
China's envoy describes Zardari as 'founder' of CPEC ISLAMABAD: Chinese Ambassador to Pakistan, H E Yao Jing called on the former president Asif Ali Zardari at Zardari... Updated 11 Sep, 2020 03:27am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures up NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose on Thursday, helped by mill fixations and as investors covered short positions... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Japan's rubber recovers TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures jumped on Thursday as investors looked for bargains after the prices hit a two-week... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Copper withers on doubts about further gains • LME lead stocks hit highest since June 2018 • Lead price sinks to one-month low LONDON: Copper prices ... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Energy BP enters offshore wind market in $1 billion deal LONDON: British energy major BP, aiming to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, on Thursday entered the... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Energy Oil prices slide nearly 2 percent NEW YORK: Oil prices slid nearly 2% on Thursday after US data showed a surprise build in crude stockpiles last week... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Palm oil slips KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures inched down on Thursday, falling for a second straight day on... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Grains Raw sugar prices ease, coffee and cocoa climb LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE were lower on Thursday, pressured partly by renewed weakness in crude oil prices,... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Gold jumps in Europe LONDON: Gold rose to its highest level on over week on Thursday, as the dollar retreated on weaker-than-expected US... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Corn climbs CHICAGO: US corn futures climbed to their highest in five months on Thursday as news of a swine disease in Germany... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold rises NEW YORK: Gold jumped 1% on Thursday, as the dollar weakened after the European Central Bank kept its policy... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Energy Federation and provinces: Energy sector suffers coordination gap due to 18th Amendment LAHORE: The energy sector of Pakistan is suffering coordination gap among federation and provinces due to the 18th... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Energy Tarbela 4th hydel power station achieves 10 billion units mark LAHORE: In yet another significant development towards contribution of low-cost hydel electricity to the national... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, PMEX traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 8.523 billion ... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Energy US natural gas futures steady on rising output NEW YORK: US natural gas futures held steady on Wednesday as rising production and forecasts for lower air... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Grains Euronext wheat steady after 8-week high PARIS: Euronext wheat ended flat to slightly higher on Wednesday, after setting a new high since mid-July, as the... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Chinese steel futures plunge on demand worries BEIJING/MANILA: Chinese steel and steelmaking ingredients futures faltered on Wednesday, with stainless steel... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Grains CBOT corn futures lower CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended lower in rangebound trade on Wednesday as traders adjusted... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (September 10, 2020).... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate further falls by Rs 100 to Rs 8550 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Thursday has decreased the spot rate by Rs 100... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Canadian canola futures fall WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures dipped on Wednesday, pressured by weaker soyaoil prices, but they were... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities CBOT soyabean futures up for 12th straight session CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures closed higher on Wednesday for a 12th straight session, buoyed by... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Actress Diana Rigg dies LONDON: Stars of stage and screen on Thursday paid tribute to Diana Rigg, the award-winning British actress who shot... Updated 11 Sep, 2020 03:25am
Commodities Gold price surges KARACHI: Gold surged by Rs1900 to Rs115000 per tola on Thursday in the local market, traders said. The precious ... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Aaj TV - Friday's Program schedule KARACHI: All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time). 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55... Updated 11 Sep, 2020 03:26am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (September 10, 2020)... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (September 10, 2020). =======================================... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (September 10, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Published 11 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 Thursday (September 10, 2020).... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (September 10, 2020)... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (September 10, 2020). ====================================... Published 11 Sep, 2020 02:42am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer