Aid worker killed in DR Congo BENI, (DR Congo): A worker with the British charity World Vision has been killed in an ambush on a humanitarian... Updated 18 Sep, 2020 03:21am
Cross-border terrorism: Pakistan rejects Indian allegations ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday rejected Indian "baseless and misleading" allegations of cross-border terrorism,... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Upcoming FATF review to go well for Pakistan: Chinese envoy ISLAMABAD: Outgoing Ambassador of People's Republic of China Yao Jing Thursday expressed his confidence that October... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
SC accepts review plea of mentally-ill prisoners on death row ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday accepted the review petitions of mentally-ill prisoners, who are on death... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
MSC takes out 'Azmat-e-Sahaba, Ahle Bayt' rally ISLAMABAD: The Muttahida Sunni Council on Thursday took out a large "Azmat-e-Sahaba and Ahle Bayt" rally in D-Chowk... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
National T-20 Cup: 103 players, support staff invited LAHORE: As many as, 103 players and player support personnel belonging to six cricket association first-XI squad for... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
South Asia Indian journalist attacked and newspaper threatened in Tripura state New Delhi: Authorities in India's Tripura state should drop any legal threats against publications there, thoroughly... Updated 18 Sep, 2020 04:07am
Erdogan lashes out at 'incapable' Macron ANKARA: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday said France was being led by an "incapable" president as... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Exchange US sends top-level diplomat to Taiwan, angering China TAIPEI: A top US diplomat landed in Taiwan on Thursday, the highest-ranking State Department official to visit in 40... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
China Coronavirus epicentre Wuhan re-opens for international flights BEIJING: China's Wuhan, ground zero for the coronavirus outbreak sweeping the globe, has re-opened for international... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Europe WHO warns of 'alarming' virus spread in Europe COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organization on Thursday warned of "alarming rates of transmission" of Covid-19 across... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Land, assets case: SHC seeks report from NAB KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday sought the progress report of inquiry from National Accountability ... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Covid-19 claims 4 more lives: Murad KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister has said that coronavirus has claimed four more lives lifting the death toll 2,455 and... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
ECP orders suspension of delimitation work in Sindh KARACHI: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Thursday ordered suspension of delimitation of constituencies... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
SHC moved seeking census results' issuance KARACHI: A petition was filed in the Sindh High Court (SHC) Thursday, seeking issuance of final results of census at... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Arteries of Karachi: Turkey offers assistance in establishing tram service KARACHI: Government of Turkey would assist Pakistan in bringing tram service at Karachi's MA Jinnah Road and II... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Loan agreements with WB: Sindh government prioritises development of Karachi: minister KARACHI: Sindh Minster for Information and Local Bodies Nasir Hussain Shah said that the provincial government has... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Shehbaz for fair distribution of resources among federating units ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president and leader of the opposition in the National Assembly... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
No compromise on 18th Amendment, provinces' rights: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that his party is not ready to... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Bank manager shot dead ISLAMABAD: A manager of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) was shot dead on Thursday by unidentified assailants in... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Chinese envoy pays farewell call on Khusro ISLAMABAD: Yao Jing, Ambassador of People's Republic of China to Pakistan paid a farewell call on Federal Minister... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Fire eruption: Chinese team arrives to inspect BRT buses PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to KP CM on Information and Local Governments Kamran Bangash has said the purpose of the... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Toshakhana case: Zardari challenges confiscation of three vehicles by NAB ISLAMABAD: Former president Asif Ali Zardari on Thursday challenged confiscation of his three vehicles by the... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Zardari's pleas for dismissal of references: Court to announce reserved judgment today ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case on Thursday reserved its... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
300 cartons of non-duty paid cigarettes seized ISLAMABAD: As part of the ongoing crackdown against illicit cigarette trade in the light of the directions of... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
NHA highest recipient of funds under PSDP 2018-19 & 2019-20 ISLAMABAD: National Highway Authority (NHA) was the highest recipient of development funds under the Public Sector... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Gems & Jewelry: Investor-friendly working environment urged ISLAMABAD: A task force comprising industry experts of international standing, Atif Iqbal (Focal Person Overseas... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (September 17, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (September 18, 2020).... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
PM asks world to act fast against climate change ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday warned the world that as ice at poles melted fast and temperatures... Updated 18 Sep, 2020 03:23am
Exchange KSE-100 Index turns green: BRIndex100 inches up KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday closed on a positive note due to buying, mainly by local investors.... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Letters Energy sector "Emerging Crisis in the gas sector", lead editorial (BR, Sept 11), highlights the criticality of the energy sector ... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Currency Bruised dollar may bounce if US election gets chaotic, investors say Some investors are betting that a bout of election-induced volatility may be just the thing to give the battered... Updated 18 Sep, 2020 03:19am
Serious issues in WB's doing business report 'The World Bank should no longer publish its Doing Business index, owing to its flawed design and vulnerability to... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Bewilderment over rational tax policy There is a national consensus that the existing tax system needs to be completely restructured to provide an... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Currency Covid-19 outbreak: Exports value not changed dramatically so far: survey LAHORE: The value of Pakistani exports has not changed dramatically during the pandemic so far, falling global ... Updated 18 Sep, 2020 03:23am
'Donate to Educate - Agay Barhay Ga Pakistan': HFL extends Rs1m financial assistance LAHORE: Haleeb Foods (HFL) has extended Rs one million financial assistance collected through its social-development... Updated 18 Sep, 2020 03:25am
CAP elects office-bearers LAHORE: Engr Syed Ashfaq Hussain and Engr Arshad Dad have been elected unopposed as Chairman and Senior Vice ... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Huge amount allocated for road infrastructure in South Punjab LAHORE: Provincial Minister for Works and Communication Sardar Muhammad Asif Nakai has said that construction and... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
FATF-related bills: JI chief holds PML-N, PPP responsible for passage LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Senator Sirajul Haq has held equally responsible the PML-N and the PPP for the... Updated 18 Sep, 2020 03:25am
Reference against Mir Shakil: Warrants dispatched to Nawaz's London residence, court told LAHORE: Non-bailable arrest warrants for former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif issued in a reference against Jang group... Updated 18 Sep, 2020 03:25am
IIUI hostels reopen from 21st ISLAMABAD: Male and female hostels of the International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) will completely reopen ... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
PTV map controversy: Senate body for identifying culprits ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Information and Broadcasting expressed strong displeasure on Thursday over... Updated 18 Sep, 2020 03:25am
NA prorogued sine die due to lack of quorum ISLAMABAD: The lower house of parliament was prorogued sine die on Thursday due to lack of quorum as majority of... Updated 18 Sep, 2020 03:26am
Pakistan re-elected to UN's CPC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has been re-elected to the Committee for Programme and Coordination (CPC) by securing 52 votes... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Purported abduction of SECP official: PM's adviser asked to appear before court on 21st Terence J Sigamony ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Thursday directed Prime Minister's Advisor on... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Pakistan reaffirms stand on two-state solution of Palestinian issue ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Thursday reaffirmed its stand on two-state solution of the Palestinian issue with Al-Quds... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Most Gulf markets rise; Egypt bourse eases DUBAI: Most Gulf markets ended higher on Thursday, with financial shares boosting the Dubai index, while the ... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Japan stocks fall TOKYO: Japanese stocks fell on Thursday, dragged lower by major exporters after the US Federal Reserve's pledge to... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Stocks European stocks end four-day winning run MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares broke a four-day winning run on Thursday, with banks reeling from the prospect of... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Stocks China shares weaken BEIJING: China shares ended weaker on Thursday, with healthcare and consumer firms leading the losses amid sell-off... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Thursday's early afternoon trade: Tech sell-off, jobless data hit Wall Street NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes fell on Thursday after data showed high levels of weekly jobless claims, while... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Stocks S&P falls despite Fed's low-rate stance NEW YORK: The S&P 500 ended lower on Wednesday, reversing gains late in the day as losses in technology shares... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares dip SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares ended more than 1% lower on Thursday, pressured by heavy losses in miners as... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Stocks UK stocks end above intra-day lows LONDON: British shares ended lower on Thursday weighed down by major banks and investment stocks, but came off... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 100,923 tonnes of cargo comprising 53,388 tonnes of import cargo and 47,535 tonnes... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Partly Facetious: The Opposition still lost? "Praise the Lord! Lotaism is alive and kicking in Naya Pakistan. The opposition lost even though it had a majority ... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Swiss stock exchange throws hat in ring for Milan's Borsa Italiana ZURICH: The battle for the Milan stock exchange heated up Thursday with Swiss operator SIX Group saying that it, ... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (September 17, 2020).... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (September 17, 2020). =======================================... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Vegetable Oil Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (September 17, 2020).... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Currency THE RUPEE: Up against USD KARACHI: On Thursday, Pakistan Rupee went up against USD in both interbank and open markets. It also went up against... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (September 17, 2020).... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
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 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (September 17, 2020).... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (September 17, 2020). ====================================... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
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 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (September 17, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (September 17, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 17, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (September 17, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 17, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 17, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 17, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 17, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 17, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (September 17, 2020). ======================== Offer... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (September 17, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 17, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (September 17, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,184.2768... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 17, 2020). ... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 17, 2020). ... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (September 17, 2020). ========================== ... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (September 17, 2020).... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates Spot dollar rates KARACHI: Spot Dollar rates from Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co Ltd on Thursday (September 17, 2020).... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Rates Money Market Report KARACHI: Money market report by Khadim Ali Shah Bukhari & Co on Thursday (September 17, 2020). DAILY MONEY... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
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 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (September 17,... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest KARACHI: Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Jul-Aug FDI up 40pc YoY KARACHI: Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Pakistan surged by 40 percent during the first two months of this fiscal... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am
No ME peace without solving 'Palestinian problem': Russia MOSCOW: Russia said on Thursday it would be a "mistake" to think lasting peace in the Middle East could be secured... Published 18 Sep, 2020 02:59am