Letters 'Import substitution' According to Investopedia, Import substitution industrialization (ISI) is a theory of economics typically adhered to... Updated 25 Sep, 2020 03:10am
New bid but little hope to reform UN Security Council A flurry of world leaders have appealed again to the United Nations to reform the Security Council, reviving a bid... Updated 25 Sep, 2020 03:11am
Exchange Reforming agricultural sector Agriculture is the backbone of Pakistan's economy. Unfortunately, for long it has been neglected by successive... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Exchange FBR's statistics: a critical analysis - I On September 18, 2020, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) released 'Parliamentarians' Tax Directory for Tax Year 2018',... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
APNS marks today as National Newspaper Readership Day KARACHI: The President of Pakistan Dr, Arif Alvi and the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan have commended All... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Currency Tareen submits reply to FIA in sugar scam LAHORE: PTI senior leader Jahangir Khan Tareen in his reply has submitted to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA)... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Money-laundering case: Pre-arrest bail of Shahbaz extended till 28th LAHORE: A division bench of the Lahore High Court on Thursday extended pre-arrest bail of leader of Opposition in... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Nikkei descends TOKYO: Japanese shares succumbed to broad selling pressure in global stocks on Thursday following worries about ... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Stocks China stocks drop BEIJING: China shares ended lower on Thursday, after falling the most in more than two weeks, taking cues from an... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Dubai leads most Gulf indexes lower • All real estate shares decline in Dubai • Moody's downgrades Kuwait on liquidity squeeze, weak governance... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Stocks European stocks slide MILAN/FRANKFURT: European stocks slid on Thursday, with UK markets leading the way after Britain's government... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Thursday's early afternoon trade: Tech stocks lift Wall Street as economic rebound slows NEW YORK: Wall Street climbed in choppy trading on Thursday, with investors returning to the perceived safety of... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Wall Street's main indexes tumble NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes fell sharply on Wednesday after data showing a cooling of US business activity... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Britain's shares drop LONDON: London shares dropped on Thursday, hitting session lows after Britain scaled-back job support for workers ... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Week-long art exhibition 'Bexon' inaugurated ISLAMABAD: Dean of Diplomatic Corps, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Turkmenistan Atadjan Movlamov... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Webinar held to mark Int'l Day of Peace Lahore: Keeping the SOPs of Covid-19 in consideration, a webinar was hosted here on Wednesday to celebrate the... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Sindh-Balochistan Zone: Naqi Bari elected PRGMEA chief unopposed KARACHI: Muhammad Naqi Bari was elected unopposed as Chairman Pakistan Readymade Garments Manufacturer and Exporters... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Guccha elected central chairman of PYMA KARACHI: Shahid Akram Guccha was elected unopposed central chairman of Pakistan Yarn Merchants Association (PYMA)... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Fire tenders, snorkels in deplorable condition: Shallwani KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Iftikhar Ali Shallwani on Thursday deplored that the multi-million rupee fire tenders... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Karachi march: MQM-P demands separate province KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM-P) on Thursday demanded a separate province in Sindh comprising of urban ... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
New municipal commissioner assumes charge KARACHI: Pakistan Administrator Service (PAS) Grade-19 officer Afzal Zaidi on Thursday assumed additional charge of... Updated 25 Sep, 2020 03:05am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A recent up for IK and a down for JKT "Relationships evolve over time and they needn't get better." "Hey that's a given in this life. I mean there are ... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Middle East Saudi Arabia warns of 'oil spot' near decaying Yemen tanker RIYADH: An "oil spot" has been observed in a shipping lane west of a decaying tanker off Yemen's western coast, ... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Nobel prize cash raised to $1.1 million STOCKHOLM: The cash envelope that accompanies each Nobel prize will be increased this year from nine to 10 million... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Middle East Iran Guards open new naval base near Strait of Hormuz TEHRAN: Iran's Revolutionary Guards have unveiled a new naval base aiming to project "dominance" over the strategic... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
'Enough is enough': China attacks US at Security Council UNITED NATIONS: China on Thursday lashed out at the United States at a high-level UN meeting over its criticism on... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
CCI meeting, final results of census: SHC orders federal government to submit report KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday sought a report about the meeting of the Council of Common Interests... Updated 25 Sep, 2020 03:11am
Gift depository case: Statements of two witnesses against Zardari, Gillani recorded ISLAMABAD: The top anti-graft body on Thursday brought in two witnesses before an accountability court against ... Updated 25 Sep, 2020 03:12am
Anti-Money Laundering: NEC approves guidelines for improving LEAs capacity ISLAMABAD: The National Executive Committee (NEC) on Anti-Money Laundering has approved the guidelines for improving... Updated 25 Sep, 2020 03:13am
CCP member: Ministry asked to re-advertise vacant position ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet has directed Finance Ministry to re-advertise a vacant position of a member of... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
'PM will eradicate corrupt mafia' ISLAMABAD: Nargis Jabeen, General Secretary North Punjab Women Wing, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has said that the APC... Updated 25 Sep, 2020 03:14am
PM to address UNGA today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will forcefully raise the issue of Jammu and Kashmir dispute at the United... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rain-affected areas: Sindh faces shortfall of Rs56bn in fed revenue transfers KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the federal government has demonstrated a lukewarm... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (September 24, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (September 25, 2020).... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (September 24, 2020).... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
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 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (September 24, 2020).... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
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 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Exchange KSE-100 Index slumps: BRIndex100 inches down KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday closed on a negative note due to selling by local and foreign investors.... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
NAB arrests Fazl's close associate PESHAWAR: National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has arrested close associate of JUI-F chief ... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Leading businessmen meet PM ISLAMABAD: A delegation of the leading investors and businessmen of the country met with Prime Minister Imran Khan ... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Military leadership: Nawaz bans party members from holding private meetings ISLAMABAD: PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif on Thursday said from now on no one from his party will hold individual,... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
'Pakistan emerging in S Asia as competitive automaker' KARACHI: The local auto sector has built its capacity to become a competitive market in the region. These views ... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Legendary newspaper editor Harold Evans dies LONDON: Crusading British newspaper editor Harold Evans has died in New York aged 92, his wife Tina Brown said... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Dean Jones dies after heart attack MUMBAI: Former Australia batsman and cricket commentator Dean Jones, who had been covering the Indian Premier League... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Energy Oil prices steady NEW YORK: Oil prices were steady on Thursday as a new wave of coronavirus cases in Europe led several countries to... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Tokyo rubber rises TOKYO: Japan rubber futures rose on Thursday as fears over tighter supply prompted fresh buys after an industry ... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Commodities US corn, soya fall CHICAGO: US corn and soyabean futures dropped to their lowest in more than a week on Thursday, with investors ... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures gain NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures edged higher on Thursday, after touching a two-week low earlier, as the dollar ... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Copper prices tumble LONDON: Copper fell to a one-month low on Thursday as the US dollar strengthened, sapping demand for commodities... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Raw sugar up, arabica coffee recovers LONDON: Raw sugar prices edged back up towards the previous session's one-month high on Thursday, boosted by worries... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Palm oil drops KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures plunged 3.6% on Thursday to a near four-week low, as weaker rival oils,... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Gold turns positive in NY NEW YORK: Gold prices reversed course and turned positive early in New York trade on Thursday, after touching a... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, PMEX traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 10.692 billion... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Grains Euronext wheat falls after 5-month high PARIS: Euronext wheat edged down on Wednesday as a sharp fall in Chicago encouraged Paris prices to consolidate ... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Grains CBOT soyabean futures fall for third day CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures fell for the third day in a row on Wednesday, with traders citing... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Chinese iron ore futures drop nearly 3 percent BEIJING/NINGBO: Chinese iron ore futures fell for a third straight session on Wednesday, pulled down by higher... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 150,066 tonnes of cargo comprising 113,760 tonnes of import cargo and 36,306 ... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (September 24, 2020).... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Cotton & Textile Business activity remains steady on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Thursday. Market sources said that either there is a buyer of... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Energy Wapda embarks on constructing Attabad Hydropower Project LAHORE: In yet another significant development towards socio-economic uplift of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB), the Pakistan... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Gold scales back KARACHI: Gold on Thursday scaled back by Rs1500 to Rs112500 per tola on the local market, traders said. The yellow... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Forex PM reviews increase in remittances, reserves ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said the government was focusing on exports, imports substitution,... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Friday, September 25, 2020 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (September 24, 2020).... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (September 24, 2020)... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (September 24, 2020). =======================================... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Vegetable Oil Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (September 24, 2020).... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (September 24, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (September 24, 2020).... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Currency THE RUPEE: Stable against USD KARACHI: On Thursday, upon market closing, Pakistan Rupee went up against USD in both interbank and open markets. It... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (September 24, 2020)... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (September 24, 2020). ====================================... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Exchange Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2020). ======================== Offer... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,178.1190... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2020). ... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (September 24, 2020). ... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (September 24, 2020). ========================== ... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (September 24, 2020).... Published 25 Sep, 2020 02:45am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept