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Trump touts swift vaccine as Europe battles virus second wave

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump said Friday he expects enough Covid-19 vaccines "for every American" will be...

Updated 20 Sep, 2020 03:13am

Letters

'SBP throws two lifelines to industry'

This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "SBP throws two lifelines to industry" carried by the newspaper the other...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

California wildfire smoke blankets parts of Canada

Smoke from California and Oregon wildfires has cloaked Canada's third-largest city of Vancouver - known...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Pandemic deepens struggle of Mexico's indigenous villages

In the poverty-stricken mountains of southern Mexico, children can only dream of internet or television that would...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

WeChat, TikTok ban is test for open internet, free expression

The US ban on Chinese-owned apps WeChat and TikTok sets up a pivotal legal challenge on digital free expression with...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Car disruption in second gear

Pakistani car industry is going through a disruptive phase. The Automotive Development Policy (ADP) 2016-21 is...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Iranian CG stresses need for strengthening trade ties

LAHORE: Iranian Consul-General Reza Nazeri has stressed the need for strengthening trade ties between the two...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

National T20 Cup from 30th: All players, support staff tested negative for Covid-19

LAHORE: All players and player support personnel of the six Cricket Association First XI sides, who were invited to...

Updated 20 Sep, 2020 03:12am

JI opted to stay away from APC due to vague agenda: Siraj

LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan has opted to stay away from the opposition parties' conference because of its vague...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Covid-19: Punjab reports 130 fresh cases, one death

LAHORE: With 130 fresh Corona positive cases and one death across the province in the last 24 hours, Punjab has so...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Five schools closed after 24 confirmed Covid-19 cases

GUJRANWALA: Five schools were closed after as many as 24 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus emerged in...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

CM reviews progress in uplift projects of South Punjab

LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar presided over a high-level meeting to review progress on...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Punjab govt abolishes six ATCs

LAHORE: The Punjab government has abolished six anti-terrorism courts (ATCs) in the province on the directions of ...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Not facing threat from Opposition's APC: Ejaz Shah

LAHORE: Interior Minister Brig Ejaz Shah (retd) in a meeting with Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said here...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Cotton

High production cost of crops: Speakers emphasize research collaborations between organizations

LAHORE: Key challenges being faced by crop production in Pakistan are weeds, insects/pests and low-quality seed ...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Agenda of Opposition's APC to protect its loot: Chohan

LAHORE: Punjab Information Minister Fayyaz-ul-Hassan Chohan Saturday termed All Parties Conference (APC) of...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

LDA shortlists consortiums for Master Plan 2050

LAHORE: The Lahore Development Authority (LDA) on Saturday shortlisted three consortiums that meet the eligibility...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Exchange

Govt committed to introducing stable textile policy: SAPM

LAHORE: Special Assistant to Prime Minister (SAPM) on Petroleum Nadeem Babar said on Saturday that the Federal...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Europe

Belarus police detain hundreds of women at protest

MINSK: Riot police on Saturday detained hundreds of women, dragging many into vans, as opposition protesters marched...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

US military strengthens deployment in Syria

WASHINGTON: The US Army announced on Friday it was stepping up its military deployment - both troops and equipment -...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Europe

France indicts Central Africa war crimes suspect

PARIS: France has arrested and indicted a former guard of deposed Central African Republic president Francois Bozize...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Two killed in hurricane-like storm in Greece

ATHENS: Two people were found dead and another person was missing on Saturday after central Greece was lashed by a...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Two killed, 14 wounded in shooting at US party: police

WASHINGTON: Two people were killed and 14 wounded early Saturday in a shooting at a backyard party in Rochester, New...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Rashakai SEZ to boost industrialization in KP: CM's aide

PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Industries & Commerce, Abdul Karim Khan said that the recent...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

FIA initiates inquiry against five FBR officers

KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has initiated inquiry against five officers of Federal Board of Revenue...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Absconders/POs: SHC orders Sindh govt to publish list in a month

KARACHI: Sindh High Court has ordered Sindh Home Department to publish complete list of absconders/proclaimed...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

PBA, Pemra decide to form body

KARACHI: A committee comprising PEMRA and PBA entertainment channels met in Karachi yesterday to discuss the issues...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Markets on borders with Iran, Afghanistan welcomed

KARACHI: The markets on the Pak-Afghan and Pak-Iran borders will provide better business and trade opportunities to...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Nawaz on Twitter now: Maryam

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League (PML-N) supremo and former prime minister Nawaz Sharif is on Twitter now, his...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Schools' management must ensure SOPs implementation: Ghani

HYDERABAD: The Sindh Education Minister Saeed Ghani while addressing a press conference at Shahbaz Hall Hyderabad...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Funeral prayers of constable offered

KARACHI: Funeral prayers of Constable Arif Khan, who was shod dead by unknown men in Korangi the other day was...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Fazl meets Bilawal

ISLAMABAD: Head of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam-Fazal, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, called on PPP Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Lack of political stability affects power sector reforms: experts

LAHORE: Lack of political stability has been a stumbling block to power sector reforms, said power sector experts....

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Crime cases show upward trend in Capital

ISLAMABAD: The incidents of robbery, dacoity, snatching at gunpoint, motor vehicle theft, murder and kidnapping...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

At least 12 KP departments refuse audit

ISLAMABAD: Audit officials informed the Auditor General of Pakistan (AGP) that there are at least 12 government...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Firdous Naqvi apologises for blasting PM over gas, power issues

KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Leader of the Opposition in the Sindh Assembly Firdous Shamim...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Footpaths, roundabouts to be beautified: administrator

KARACHI: Karachi Administrator Iftikhar Ali Shallwani said on Saturday that beatification of footpaths and...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

'50 million people suffer from Alzheimer's across the world'

KARACHI: The Pakistan Society of Neurology in association with the AKUH organized a webinar under the title "Update...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Security analysts express concern over increasing sectarian tensions

ISLAMABAD: Security analysts and rights activists feel that the government's response to a widening cycle of...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Students' health government's top priority: Shafqat

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood on Saturday said that the health of the students was the...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Nawaz may announce his return in APC today

LAHORE: While the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has finalized its recommendations for the All Parties...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Removal as judge of IHC: SC to take up Siddiqui's petition on 24th

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court will take up Shaukat Aziz Siddiqui's petition regarding his removal as judge of the...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

The Weather

KARACHI: The weather report on Saturday (September 19, 2020) and the forecast for Sunday (September 20, 2020)....

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Paper

Lahore Paper Market Rates

LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Saturday (September 19, 2020). =======================================...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Currency

Subsidy meant for housing sector: Existing or already constructed structures excluded

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has reportedly excluded existing or already...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

More than 30 Taliban killed in Afghan air strikes: ministry

KABUL: The Afghan air force conducted multiple strikes on Taliban positions Saturday that killed more than 30...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Karachi: Tax collection from filers remains highest

ISLAMABAD: The income tax collection from return filers in Karachi remained the highest during Tax Year 2018,...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Directory uploaded after correction

ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has uploaded the Parliamentarians Directory for Tax Year 2018 after...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Exchange

Postal/courier services: Any Rs 5,000 imported item to be examined: FBR

ISLAMABAD: Any item imported into Pakistan through postal or courier services including air cargo cleared by...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Unsold NGMS: Minister's role downgraded in panel tasked to decide auction

ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has reportedly downgraded the role of Minister...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Exchange

SECP not to make its data leak report public

ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) Saturday held a special Commission meeting on...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Deceptive marketing claims and ad slogans prohibited: CCP

ISLAMABAD: The deceptive marketing claims and advertising slogans which are quantifiable and have material effect on...

Updated 20 Sep, 2020 03:08am

China launches sanctions regime after US moves on TikTok, WeChat

SHANGHAI: China on Saturday launched a mechanism that would allow it to sanction foreign companies, upping the ante...

Updated 20 Sep, 2020 03:08am

No-confidence motions: Proposals prepared

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) has prepared proposals in connection with a no-confidence motions against...

Updated 20 Sep, 2020 03:11am

APC aimed at creating chaos, despondency: Faraz

ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Saturday said the planned All-Party...

Updated 20 Sep, 2020 03:10am

Nawaz to address APC thru video conferencing?

ISLAMABAD: Former president and co-chairman of the Pakistan People's Party (PPP), Asif Ali Zardari and former prime...

Updated 20 Sep, 2020 03:10am

Trump urges Supreme Court nomination 'without delay'

WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Saturday urged Republican lawmakers to back his upcoming nomination for the...

Updated 20 Sep, 2020 03:10am

Biden says next president should nominate Ginsburg successor

WASHINGTON: Democratic White House hopeful Joe Biden warned Friday that the nomination of a successor to the late...

Updated 20 Sep, 2020 03:10am

US Supreme Court Justice Ginsburg dies at 87

WASHINGTON: US Supreme Court Justice and liberal icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg died Friday, opening a crucial vacancy on...

Updated 20 Sep, 2020 03:10am

Exchange

Operation in N Waziristan: Two security personnel martyred: ISPR

KARACHI: Two security personnel embraced martyrdom on Saturday in an exchange of fire during an intelligence-based...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Security forces kill four terrorists in Awaran

AWARAN: Security forces shot dead four terrorists during an operation in District Awaran of Balochistan, said a...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

US early voting kicks off in Virginia, Minnesota

FAIRFAX: Virginia voters queued for up to four hours Friday to cast ballots on the state's first day of early ...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

FBR unveils names of top corporate taxpayers

ISLAMABAD: The oil and gas companies are among the top of income taxpayers for the tax year 2018, according to the...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Iran Guards vow Soleimani revenge will target only 'those involved'

TEHRAN: Iran's Revolutionary Guards chief said Saturday that Tehran will avenge the US killing of its top commander...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Kavkaz 2020 in Russia: Contingent of armed forces participates in opening ceremony

RAWALPINDI: A contingent of Pakistan Armed Forces participated in opening ceremony of multinational military ...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Extrajudicial killings in IOK: Pakistan calls for judicial inquiry

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday called for a judicial inquiry into the extrajudicial killing of three Kashmiris in...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

The UN marks 75th anniversary facing world split by Covid-19

UNITED NATIONS, United States: The United Nations will mark its 75th anniversary Monday, celebrating the mantra that...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

NHA blacklists firm over 'fake' documents

ISLAMABAD: The National Highways Authority (NHA) has blacklisted and debarred M/s Najeebullah and Co from...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

PEMRA to take action if 'fugitive' Nawaz's speech aired: Gill

ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Political Affairs Dr. Shahbaz Gill Saturday said the PEMRA ...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Article 65 of the constitution

EDITORIAL: The argument favouring the amendment to Article 65 of the constitution, which nullifies the election of...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

The FBR office fire

EDITORIAL: The drama about the fire at the Federal Board of Revenue's (FBR's) Faisalabad office, when employees who...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Cotton & Textile

Cotton Spot Rates

KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Saturday (September 19, 2020)....

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Cotton & Textile

Business remains stable on cotton market

KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Saturday. Market sources said that after the release of the...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Industry

PBIF chief for reducing burden of tax on manufacturing sector

KARACHI: President Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum, Mian Zahid Hussain has emphasized that the...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Industry

KCCI chief urges LEAs to take notice of worst law and order situation

KARACHI: President Karachi Chamber of Commerce & Industry (KCCI) Agha Shahab Ahmed Khan has urged the Sindh...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Commodities

Gold's price up

KARACHI: Gold on Saturday grew to Rs114900 per tola on the local market, up by Rs200, traders said. The precious...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Industry

APRA to protest next week against 'monopoly of foodpanda'

KARACHI: The All Pakistan Restaurant Association (APRA) has decided to intensify its protest against unfair ...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Money & Banking

SBP revises timeline for submission of monthly data

KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has revised timeline for submission of monthly data on Reporting Chart of...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Real Estate

Coronavirus lockdown: KP real estate delegates ask for special relief package

PESHAWAR: A delegation of real estate sector urged the provincial government to announce a special fiscal relief and...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Commodities

Price of essential kitchen items witness upward trend

ISLAMABAD: Prices of essential kitchen items especially, vegetables, chicken, eggs, and sugar continued witnessing ...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Aaj TV - Sunday'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 20 Sep, 2020 03:12am

Grains

Lahore Grain Market Rates

LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Saturday (September 19, 2020)...

Published 20 Sep, 2020 02:45am

Previous Day

Forex
World
Commodity

Currency	Rate
USD PKR Interbank Selling / Dec 20	278.48
USD PKR Interbank Buying / Dec 20	278.28
USD to Japanese Yen / Dec 20	156.31
USD to Swiss Franc / Dec 20	0.89
Pound Sterling to USD / Dec 20	1.26
Euro to USD / Dec 20	1.04

Stock	Volume
S&P 500 / Dec 20	5,930.85
India Sensex / Dec 20	78,041.59
Tokyo Nikkei / Dec 20	38,701.90
Nasdaq / Dec 20	19,572.60
Hang Seng / Dec 20	19,720.70
FTSE 100 / Dec 20	8,084.36
Dow Jones / Dec 20	42,840.26
Germany DAX 30 / Dec 20	19,884.75

Item	Value
Crude Oil USD/Barrel / Dec 20	69.46
Gold 10 Grams PKR / Dec 20	234,311
Gold Spot USD/Ounce / Dec 20	2,622.91
Cotton US¢/pound / Dec 20	68.06
Karachi Cotton PKR/37.32 KG / Dec 21	17,585
Petrol/Litre / Dec 22	252.10

Gainers
Losers
Leaders

Stock	Price
Media Times Ltd / Dec 20 Media Times Limited(MDTL)	2.37 ▲ 0.37 (18.50%)
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	7.23 ▲ 1.00 (16.05%)
Ist.Capital Sec / Dec 20 First Capital Securities Corporation(FCSC)	2.12 ▲ 0.26 (13.98%)
Khalid Siraj / Dec 20 Khalid Siraj Textile Mills Limited(KSTM)	9.60 ▲ 0.97 (11.24%)
Aruj Industries / Dec 20 Aruj Industries Limited(ARUJ)	9.90 ▲ 0.98 (10.99%)
Escorts Bank / Dec 20 Escorts Investment Bank Limited(ESBL)	4.79 ▲ 0.47 (10.88%)
Cresent Jute / Dec 20 Crescent Jute Products Limited(CJPL)	4.20 ▲ 0.40 (10.53%)
S.G.Power / Dec 20 S.G. Power Limited(SGPL)	11.19 ▲ 1.02 (10.03%)
P.T.C.L. / Dec 20 Pakistan Telecommunication Company Ltd(PTC)	25.80 ▲ 2.35 (10.02%)

Stock	Price
LSE Financial Serv. / Dec 20 LSE Financial Services Limited(LSEFSL)	16.25 ▼ -1.81 (-10.02%)
Dar-es-Salaam / Dec 20 Dar-es-Salaam Textile Mills Limited(DSML)	41.93 ▼ -4.66 (-10.00%)
Maqbool Tex. / Dec 20 Maqbool Textile Mills Limited(MQTM)	31.05 ▼ -3.45 (-10.00%)
Reliance Cotton / Dec 20 Reliance Cotton Spinning Mills Limited(RCML)	621 ▼ -69.00 (-10.00%)
Sanghar Sugar / Dec 20 Sanghar Sugar Mills Limited(SANSM)	27.72 ▼ -3.08 (-10.00%)
Olympia Mills / Dec 20 Olympia Mills Limited(OML)	34.58 ▼ -3.84 (-9.99%)
Nagina Cot. / Dec 20 Nagina Cotton Mills Limited(NAGC)	48.92 ▼ -5.41 (-9.96%)
Oilboy Energy / Dec 20 Oilboy Energy Limited(OBOY)	11.39 ▼ -1.26 (-9.96%)
Arpak Int. / Dec 20 Arpak International Investments Ltd.(ARPAK)	65.22 ▼ -7.19 (-9.93%)

Stock	Volume
WorldCall Telecom / Dec 20 Worldcall Telecom Limited(WTL)	177,645,248 ▲ 0.10
K-Electric Ltd. / Dec 20 K-Electric Limited(KEL)	81,901,542 ▲ 0.16
Cnergyico PK / Dec 20 Cnergyico PK Limited(CNERGY)	68,345,098 ▲ 0.12
Pak Elektron / Dec 20 Pak Elektron Limited(PAEL)	57,974,101 ▲ 1.47
Pak Refinery / Dec 20 Pakistan Refinery Limited(PRL)	45,251,944 ▲ 0.40
Pace (Pak) Ltd. / Dec 20 Pace (Pakistan) Limited(PACE)	43,240,462 ▲ 1.00
Sui South Gas / Dec 20 Sui Southern Gas Company Limited(SSGC)	40,539,001 ▼ -0.74
B.O.Punjab / Dec 20 The Bank of Punjab(BOP)	35,598,669 ▲ 0.24
Symmetry Group / Dec 20 Symmetry Group Limited(SYM)	34,869,613 ▼ -0.72

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