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 22 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Jazz opens 'The Digital House' in Karachi ISLAMABAD: Jazz, Pakistan's number one 4G operator and the largest internet and broadband service provider,... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Microsoft buys gaming firm ZeniMax Media for $7.5bn WASHINGTON: Software giant Microsoft on Monday announced would acquire ZeniMax Media for $7.5 billion, marking a... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Swedish space company halts new business helping China operate satellites SYDNEY/STOCKHOLM: Sweden's state-owned space company, which provides ground stations that help fly Chinese ... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:27am
At least 15 dead in India building collapse BHIWANDI, (India): At least 15 people were killed and up to 25 others were still feared trapped Monday after a... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
India tests new French fighter jets in skies near China border NEW DELHI: India's new French Rafale jets have flown "familiarisation" flights above the border region contested ... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
US announces 'UN' sanctions on Iran, Venezuela's Maduro WASHINGTON: The United States said Monday it was imposing sanctions on Iran's defense ministry and Venezuelan... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
EU sanctions three firms for breaking Libya arms embargo BRUSSELS: The European Union on Monday imposed sanctions on three companies - one Turkish, one Kazakh and one... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Partial virus lockdown in Madrid as US deaths near 200,000 MADRID/NEW YORK: A million people in and around the Spanish capital on Monday were under a new lockdown to contain... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
UN chief deplores lack of multilateral solutions on 75th anniversary UNITED NATIONS: UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Monday deplored the lack of multilateral solutions to ... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Currency 'Healing the heart' Kudos to Andleeb Abbas of Pakistan Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) for presenting an interesting objective perspective... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:03am
Middle East - shifting paradigm Israel is making waves again. Nothing new. The current rapprochement was in the making for a long time. The UAE and... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
The die is cast Amidst much anticipation, the Multi-Party Conference (MPC) was held in Islamabad on September 20, 2020, hosted by ... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Exchange Impact of Covid-19 on South Asia The pandemic, COVID-19, hit most parts of South Asia almost seven months ago. It has had a variable impact on the... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:15am
Number of 3G, 4G users reaches 84.81m by end of August ISLAMABAD: The number of 3G and 4G users in Pakistan reached 84.81 million by end-August, compared to 82.76 million... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Abacus announces partnership with Atlassian KARACHI: Abacus, a global consulting, technology and outsourcing firm, has announced a partnership with Atlassian, ... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Seminar on Alzheimer's disease, dementia held LAHORE: September 21 marks the World Alzheimer's Day, an international campaign to raise awareness and challenge... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Nestlé Pakistan, Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad commence tree plantation drive ISLAMABAD: Nestlé Pakistan donated 5000 trees to Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad to initiate monsoon tree... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 02:59am
Buzdar inaugurates anti-polio drive in Punjab LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar inaugurated the five-day province-wise anti-polio drive by... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:00am
'Revival of natural waterways, redesigning of uplift schemes to help tackle urban flooding' KARACHI: Freshwater flows should be regulated as they enhance local livelihoods, conserve wildlife and promote... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:02am
Use gas wisely in winter: SNGPL LAHORE: Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited informs that the gap between demand and supply of gas increases more than... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:02am
Stocks Oil price fall hurts major Gulf markets DUBAI: Major Middle Eastern markets ended lower on Monday, after oil prices slid on the possible return of Libyan... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Stocks Hong Kong shares slump HONG KONG: Hong Kong shares fell on Monday, dragged by financials after reports said HSBC and Standard Chartered ... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Stocks Europe sees worst stocks sell-off in 3 months MILAN/FRANKFURT: European stocks posted their worst fall in three months on Monday as fears of a second wave of... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Stocks China shares lower SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Monday, dragged by consumer staples and financial stocks after the central ... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Stocks Monday's early trade: Wall Street hits 7-week low NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes hit their lowest in nearly seven weeks on Monday as concerns about fresh... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares down SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australia shares on Monday ended at their lowest since the end of June, dragged lower by the... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Stocks FTSE sinks over 3pc on lockdown fears, banks slide LONDON: The FTSE 100 marked its worst day in more than three months on Monday as HSBC and Standard Chartered slid on... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Work on proposal for new bridge on Hub River ordered KARACHI: Sham Sundar, general manager at the National Highway Authority, Balochistan, has said that the chairman of... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:05am
Factory building collapses in SITE area KARACHI: Building of a factory located near Siemens Chowrangi in Karachi's Sindh Industrial & Trading Estate... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Results of general elections 2018: SHC reserves verdict on PSP plea KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday reserved the verdict in the petition of Pak Sarzmaeen Party (PSP),... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Covid-19: Sindh sees 296 new cases KARACHI: Three more patients of Covid-19 lost their lives lifting the death toll to 2,463 and 296 new cases emerged... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:08am
Garbage not being disposed of in Hyderabad HYDERABAD: The mega city Karachi is not alone where garbage problem has got worst as people of the second biggest... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:09am
Opium seized KARACHI: Sindh Excise and Taxation (E&T) department on Monday claimed to have recovered substantial quantities ... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
KUBS opens admissions for MBA programmes KARACHI: The Karachi University Business School (KUBS) on Monday has announced the admissions in Masters in Business... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Partly Facetious: Profundity of social media "Was The Khan's decision to allow Opposition speeches to be aired on television because Sharif would expose himself... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Everest's legendary 'snow leopard' Ang Rita Sherpa dies at 72 KATHMANDU: A famed Nepali Everest climber nicknamed "snow leopard" for his record of summiting the world's highest... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:18am
Steps taken to help flood-hit people of Sindh: NDMA chief ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan has taken all the necessary steps to help flood-affected people of Sindh in... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Exchange Confiscation of drugs: Parliamentary body rejects inquiry conducted by Balochistan govt ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary body on Monday rejected inquiry conducted by the Balochistan government with respect to... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Prisoners on death row: SC constitutes board for examination of mental condition ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday constituted a board for examination of mental condition of two prisoners on... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Shehryar urges Opposition to support PM ISLAMABAD: Parliamentary Committee on Kashmir chairman Shehryar Afridi on Monday urged the opposition political... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Army not involved in politics, political parties told ISLAMABAD: Pakistan military has emphasised that it should not be dragged into politics, and the same was also... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Nawabshah land owned by federal government auctioned ISLAMABAD: Nawabshah land owned by the federal government auctioned in Rs23.2 million through open bidding. 22... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Chinese envoy pays farewell call on PM ISLAMABAD: China's Ambassador to Pakistan, Yao Jing, paid farewell call on Prime Minister Imran Khan, said a press... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Nawaz refuses to receive arrest warrants in London LONDON: Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif has refused to receive his arrest warrants from the Pakistan High... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
NCOC to review reopening of educational institutes today ISLAMABAD: The National Command and Operations Centre (NCOC) will review on Tuesday, the reopening of educational... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Allegation against PML-N senator: Senate panel asks Punjab House to furnish report ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges asked the Punjab House on Monday to... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Poor law & order situation: IHC gives PM's advisor three weeks to submit report ISLAMABAD: Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday gave Shahzad Akbar, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Interior, three... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Nawaz always fights with army, weakens institutions: Shujaat LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League (PML) President and former Prime Minister Ch Shujaat Hussain in his reaction to Nawaz... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Exchange SC seeks details about extradition treaty with US ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday sought the detail of extradition treaty with America regarding exchange of... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Rehabilitation of roads, sanitation work in full swing: Wahab KARACHI: Spokesperson of Sindh Government and Advisor for Law, Environment & Coastal Development, Barrister... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (September 21, 2020) and the forecast for Tuesday (September 22, 2020).... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Currency THE RUPEE: Weakens vs USD KARACHI: On Monday, upon market closing, Pakistan Rupee went down against USD in both interbank and open markets. It... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (September 21, 2020).... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
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 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (September 21, 2020).... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Exchange Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
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 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
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 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Political scenario: Cabinet to discuss APC impact today ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (Sept 22) with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Corrigendum This is apropos a news item "KSEP shareholders threaten to move London court" carried by the newspaper on its front... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Currency Manufacturing premises: Installation of video surveillance equipment made mandatory ISLAMABAD: In a major move to control tax evasion by the manufacturing sector, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) ... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Exchange Development schemes: Funds to be transferred to assignment account of project director ISLAMABAD: The federal government would directly transfer its funds to assignment account of project director to... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Fresh STFF thru PHL: Issuance of new sovereign guarantee approved by ECC ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved issuance of new sovereign guarantee... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:11am
Exchange PSX obtains bearish posture: BRIndex100 sheds 36.7 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bearish trend due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100 lost... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:11am
HSBC, StanChart shares fall to 25-year lows: Banks seek to contain damage over $2 trillion of suspicious transfers HONG KONG/LONDON: Global banks faced a fresh scandal about dirty money on Monday as they sought to limit the fallout... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:11am
Exchange Goodbye to easing Policy rate remains unchanged. Between the lines, SBP has communicated that the easing cycle is over. Earlier, signs... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:12am
PM seeks roadmap for reforming subsidy system ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed economic think-tank to prepare a workable roadmap to make the... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:12am
14 Afghan security forces killed as violence grips country KANDAHAR, (Afghanistan): At least 14 Afghan soldiers and police were killed during intense fighting with the Taliban... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:13am
Indian MPs suspended for opposing contentious farming legislation NEW DELHI: Eight Indian lawmakers were suspended from parliament Monday for "unruly behaviour" after opposition to... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:13am
Richest 1pc's emissions twice that of poorest 50pc PARIS: The richest one percent of people are responsible for more than twice as much carbon pollution as the poorest... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:15am
Iraq revokes special permit to PIA KARACHI: The Iraqi government has revoked the special permit to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to operate... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
US Senate Democrats offer $350bn China plan WASHINGTON: US Senate Democrats announced their own program to counter China's global influence on Thursday,... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Nepra Appellate Tribunal: Govt decides to appoint Lodhi as chairman ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to appoint former Justice Ibad-ur-Rehman Lodhi as Chairman Nepra... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Currency Post of Member (Oil) Ogra: Cabinet Div decides to appoint Qureshi ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Division has reportedly decided to appoint Zainulabideen Qureshi as Member (Oil) Oil &... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Energy Oil prices falls 5pc NEW YORK: Oil prices plunged about 5% on Monday, weakening as rising coronavirus cases stoked worries about global... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Commodities Palm oil ends 4-day rally KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures took a breather on Monday after a four-day rally, falling more than 2% on... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 07:20pm
Commodities Gold, silver slide in New York NEW YORK: Gold slumped over 3% on Monday, sliding to its lowest level in more than a month, as a broader market... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 07:20pm
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures drop NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures fell to an over one-week low on Monday as market sentiment soured following a sharp... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Grains Rice exports decline 31pc in two months LAHORE: Pakistan's rice exports showed an overall 31 percent decline in the first two months (July & August ... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Grains Punjab cabinet allows purchase of imported wheat from TCP LAHORE: The Punjab Cabinet, which met here on Monday with Chief Minister, Sardar Usman Buzdar in the chair, accorded... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Grains Vietnam's coffee market dull as traders await new crop HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Coffee trading continued on a sluggish note this week in Vietnam due to a shortage of beans,... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday, PMEX traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 7.591 billion and... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 07:20pm
Commodities Indian gold dealers bank on festivals to bring back customers MUMBAI: Gold jewelers in India pinned hopes on an upcoming festival season, with dealers offering discounts for a... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 07:20pm
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 187,782 tonnes of cargo comprising 154,264 tonnes of import cargo and 33,518 ... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (September 21, 2020).... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Cotton & Textile Business remains stable on cotton market KARACHI: Business remained stable on the local cotton market on Monday. Market sources said that after the release ... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Energy KE tells Nepra: About Rs 98.6 billion invested in distribution sector so far KARACHI: Chief Financial Officer K-Electric, Amir Ghaziani during his detailed presentation at the public hearing... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
British-French actor Michael Lonsdale dies PARIS: Michael Lonsdale, the British-French actor with a far-ranging film and theatre career but most widely... Updated 22 Sep, 2020 03:17am
Energy Total energy mix: Share of hydropower will gradually be increased: Wapda chief ISLAMABAD: Lt-Gen Muzammil Hussain (Retd), Chairman WAPDA said that the share of hydropower would gradually be... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am
Energy Supply of gas: Panel for expediting survey in erstwhile FATA ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Monday deliberated upon supply of gas to the newly-merged tribal districts, and... Published 22 Sep, 2020 02:39am