Exchange 'Reforming agricultural sector' This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "Reforming agricultural sector" carried by the newspaper yesterday. I... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Market volatility prompts investors to seek out long-short equity Stretched valuations and the resulting pullback in equities have prompted more interest in long/short fund ... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Rise of the zombies? Europe faces insolvency balancing act Even as the European economy slumps into its deepest recession in modern history, the number of bankruptcies across... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
ISI Made you look! Nope, I am not braver than everyone else - this is not about that ISI. Recall from last week's... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Gas load-shedding: new challenge The advent of summer or winter, year after year, ushers in fears in the minds of people of Pakistan - fear of power... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
IGP for action against officers over delay in writing ACRs LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP), Inam Ghani has emphasized the need for taking a strict ... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:06am
Health reforms: CM vows to resolve issues of nursing cadre LAHORE: Chief Minister, Sardar Usman Buzdar, while chairing a meeting, here on Friday, accorded in-principle ... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:06am
Wise Walk Youth opening ceremony held KARACHI: A grand opening ceremony of the Wise Walk Youth was held at a local hotel in Karachi and attended by nearly... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:07am
'Time for Pakistan Railways to show some improvement' LAHORE: National Assembly Standing Committee on Railways Chairman, Muhammad Mueen Wattoo has said that it is time ... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:21am
Lockdown period: NA body to discuss issue of commercial containers stuck up at ports ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly's Standing Committee on Maritime Affairs on Friday decided to take up in its next... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:08am
Closure of Rawal Dam for public: NA panel annoyed at Irrigation Department Punjab ISLAMABAD: A National Assembly Panel on Friday expressed considerable annoyance at the Irrigation Department Punjab... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:08am
Minister warns of locust attack from India ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research (NFSR) Syed Fakhar Imam on Friday warned that... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:09am
Exchange Senate body for speedy installation of telemetering system by Irsa ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Water Resources underlined the need of speedy installation... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:10am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: One-on-one meetings "Nawaz Sharif has decreed that no one from his party will meet with the army high command secretly." "I don't get... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Vegetable Oil Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 175,688 tonnes of cargo comprising 143,147 tonnes of import cargo and 32,541 ... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Middle East Two migrants dead, 13 missing in shipwreck off Libya coast TRIPOLI: The International Organization for Migration said Friday the bodies of three migrants whose boat went down... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Europe 'Masks up, emissions down' as climate demos restart BERLIN: Thousands of young people across Europe joined a global day of climate protests on Friday, many wearing ... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Europe UK police officer shot dead on duty LONDON: A British police officer was shot dead early Friday morning by a man believed to have then turned the gun on... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Turkey blasts Pelosi's 'ignorance' about democracy ISTANBUL: Turkey's top diplomat on Friday condemned US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's "blatant ignorance" for... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Exchange Putin proposes election non-interference pact with US MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed Friday concluding a pact with Washington against interfering in ... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Europe Swiss slap quarantine on travellers from UK, 14 other countries GENEVA: Switzerland said Friday that mandatory quarantine would be imposed on travellers arriving from 15 more... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Two million virus deaths 'likely' without collective action: WHO GENEVA: Two million Covid-19 fatalities are "very likely" without relentless global action to combat the disease, ... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Killing of Pakistani Hindus in India: Hindu community members demand inquiry ISLAMABAD: Hundreds of Pakistani Hindus on Friday protested and staged a sit-in in the Red Zone against the killings... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:14am
Trafficking of an Azeri woman: Ministry directed to submit reply ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday directed the secretary Ministry of Interior (MoI) to submit a... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:00am
Killing of Kashmiri lawyer: Pakistan seeks independent investigation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned and sought independent investigation into the gruesome killing of prominent... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:21am
Asadullah Khan assigned additional charge of KW&SB MD KARACHI: Sindh Government on Thursday assigned the Deputy Managing Director Karachi Water & Sewerage Board... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:21am
Exchange SECP data leak: IHC moved to challenge formation of inquiry committee ISLAMABAD: The constitution of inquiry committee to probe data leak of the Securities and Exchange Commission of... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:23am
PSDP-2020-21: Rs 117.675 billion released against budgeted Rs 650 billion ISLAMABAD: The federal government has released Rs117.675 billion (18 percent) for various ongoing and new ... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:23am
Protest held against trade in counterfeit cigarettes in AJK ISLAMABAD: The civil society, lawyers and residents of Muzaffarabad have staged a protest against ongoing ... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
ACCA organising teacher training workshop KARACHI: ACCA is organizing a free of cost teacher training workshop to support country's educators to be better... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:25am
'Modern tech should be adopted to address issues of solid waste' KARACHI: Modern technologies should be adopted to address the issues of solid waste and wastewater in industries ... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:27am
IHS runs active ambulance network in Sindh HYDERABAD: There are 142 ambulances in rural health centers in Sindh managed by Integrated Health Services (IHS).... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Two killed in Karachi gas pipeline blast KARACHI: At least two persons were killed and three others sustained injuries in gas pipeline explosion in New... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Exchange Additional SHO shot dead in Karachi KARACHI: The additional SHO of Gulistan-e-Jauhar police station was shot dead during an exchange of fire with... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway: SHC seeks replies from AGP, Sindh AG KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday sought replies from the attorney-general for Pakistan and the... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
'Federal government constantly violating Article 158' KARACHI: Minister for Information and Local Government Sindh, Syed Nasir Hussain Shah has said that the federal... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Pakistan Digital Awards: Jubilee Insurance wins Best Social Media Campaign for cricket KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance's unique digital identity has impressed branding experts from across the country as... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Action against illegal buildings on the cards: Sindh government shows interest in initiating low-cost housing schemes KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has directed the Association of Builders and Developers (ABAD) to... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (September 25, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (September 26, 2020).... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Currency THE RUPEE: Rising trend KARACHI: On Friday, upon market closing, Pakistan Rupee went up against USD in inter-bank market. In open market, ... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (September 25, 2020).... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
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 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (September 25, 2020).... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
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 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 25, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (September 25, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,176.9979 ... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (September 25, 2020). ========================... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (September 25, 2020).... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
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 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (September 25,... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
PM alerts world to impending IIOJK genocide danger ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday urged the UN Security Council to protect the Kashmiris from "an ... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:01am
UN agency advises Pakistan to suspend issuance of new pilot licences ISLAMABAD: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has advised Pakistan to undertake "immediate... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:02am
Ogra initiates SNGPL's on-site audit ISLAMABAD: A team of the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has initiated on-site audit of the Sui Northern Gas... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:03am
Sindh to face gas shortages in winter: PD ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has stated that Sindh would face shortage of gas in winter as both terminals were... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:04am
WB approves $450 million for transition to renewable energy ISLAMABAD: The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved $450 million financing to support Pakistan's... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:03am
Firms from China, Russia other countries show interest in PSM ISLAMABAD: Some foreign investors have shown keen interest in government's plan of retrenching the Pakistan Steel... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:03am
Mazari criticises FO for 'poor' Kashmir strategy ISLAMABAD: Minister for Human Rights Dr Shireen Mazari Friday once again criticised Foreign Office for not being... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:04am
PM speaks about 'smart' lockdown success story ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has told the world community that the COVID-19 pandemic has illustrated the... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:15am
Currency Cabinet questions NDRMF CEO's perks and privileges ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet has questioned perks and privileges available to Chief Executive Officer (CEO) National... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:16am
Exchange Bearish sentiments grip PSX: BRIndex100 sheds more weight KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) closed lower on last trading day of the week amid pressure in global equities... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
$2 billion tax case: Vodafone wins international arbitration against India NEW DELHI: Vodafone Group Plc said on Friday it had won an international arbitration case against the Indian... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:16am
Exchange Head-Office of sugar mill raided LAHORE: The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) on Friday carried out a search and inspection of a sugar mill... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:16am
Ministry asks TCP to scrap wheat tenders ISLAMABAD: Ministry of National Food Security & Research is said to have asked Trading Corporation of Pakistan... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:17am
APS attack report identifies security lapses ISLAMABAD: The inquiry commission on the Army Public School (APS) attack says the guards' improper position and... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:18am
APCMA protests against 'unwarranted' CCP operation KARACHI: The All Pakistan Cement Manufacturers Association (APCMA) strongly condemns the entirely "unwarranted"... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:19am
Cabinet for appointment of DG CAA within 3 weeks ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has directed Aviation Division to appoint Director General (DG) Civil Aviation... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:19am
SPB, singer of 40,000 Indian film songs, dies at 74 MUMBAI: S P Balasubra-hmanyam, whose prolific output as a singer included around 40,000 songs in 16 Indian ... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
New Zealand approves Pakistan, West Indies cricket tours WELLINGTON: New Zealand's government has approved quarantine arrangements that would allow the Pakistan and West... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Farmers block rails and roads in India to protest new bills NEW DELHI: Angry farmers took to the streets and blocked roads and railways across India on Friday, intensifying... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Housing finance: Banks likely to start introducing products by next week: NAPHDA KARACHI: Chairman Naya Pakistan Housing and Development Authority (NAPHDA) Lt Gen Anwar Ali Hyder (Retd) on Friday... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Gilgit-Baltistan Assembly elections: Parliamentary leaders to meet on Monday ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Speaker Asad Qaiser has convened a meeting of the parliamentary leaders on Monday (Sep... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Paris knife attack: Man held on terror charges after two wounded PARIS: A man armed with a meat cleaver wounded two in Paris Friday outside the former offices of satirical weekly... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Rank incompetence EDITORIAL: The inordinate delay in the PTI foreign funding case disposal may have been seen by some as the result of... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Sustainable development goals EDITORIAL: It is regrettable, to say the least, that Pakistan has slipped four places in the Global Sustainable... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Commodities Gold down by Rs 700 KARACHI: Gold on Friday fell by Rs 700 to Rs 111,800 per tola on the local market, traders said. The price of... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Commodities Gold slips in NY NEW YORK: Gold fell on Friday, hovering near last session's over two-month low, as investors sought shelter in the... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures surge NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose on Friday, on track to post a second straight weekly gain, as wetter weather in... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Commodities Copper prices steady LONDON: Copper prices steadied on Friday after hitting one-month lows in the previous session as the market waited... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Energy Oil heads for 3 percent weekly drop NEW YORK: Oil slipped on Friday and was on track for a 3% weekly decline due to mounting worries about resurgent... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Commodities Palm oil logs highest weekly fall since Feb KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures rose as much as 3.2% on Friday on strong exports and as severe flooding in... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Commodities Gold slips in European trade LONDON: Gold fell on Friday, hovering near last session's over two-month low, as investors sought shelter in the... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Energy US natural gas futures jump on rising LNG exports NEW YORK: US natural gas futures jumped almost 6% on Thursday on a smaller-than-expected weekly storage build, a... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Grains Euronext wheat falls to one week low PARIS: Euronext wheat dropped on Thursday to one week low, tracking a pullback in US and Russian prices as a... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, PMEX traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 11.857 billion ... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (September 25, 2020).... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate rises by Rs 50 to RS 8850 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Friday has increased the spot rate by Rs 50 ... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
G7 ministers 'committed' to debt relief, urge expansion WASHINGTON: G7 finance ministers on Friday said they "remain committed" to a debt suspension program announced in... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
US business spending digging out of deep hole; outlook uncertain WASHINGTON: New orders for key US-made capital goods increased more than expected in August and shipments raced to... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Currency China expands investment scope for foreign investors under combined scheme SHANGHAI/BEIJING: China moved to further ease foreign access to its capital markets on Friday, officially combining... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
Aaj TV - Saturday's Program schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time). 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Updated 26 Sep, 2020 03:31am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (September 25, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 26 Sep, 2020 02:40am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points