Macron accuses Lebanon leaders of betrayal over govt failure PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday accused Lebanon's leaders of betraying their promises over the... Updated 28 Sep, 2020 04:08am
Rates.BR Index Futures spread up by 677bps KARACHI: The futures spread increased by 677 basis points to 11.55 percent during the outgoing week ended on... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Exchange Bearish sentiments witnessed KARACHI: Investors’ sentiments remained bearish on Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) during the last week ended on... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Letters Energy sector “Emerging Crisis in the gas sector”, lead editorial (BR, Sept 11), highlights the criticality of the energy... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
OPEC turns 60 at ‘critical moment’ for virus-hit oil OPEC faces a critical moment in its 60-year history with the coronavirus crushing crude demand and prices, discord... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Just a speech Speeches change the course of destiny. True. False. May be. These are some reactions on this statement. All of these... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Exchange Inflation: who is responsible? Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance Dr Hafeez Sheikh expressed concern at the rate of inflation, and the... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Pakistan land of peace, beauty and hospitality: president ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday said that Pakistan is a land of peace, beauty and hospitable people ... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
FIZ sets up medical equipment making zone ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology Fawad Chaudhry on Sunday said Faisalabad Industrial Zone has... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Exchange Govt can’t afford to be complacent about economy At a very difficult time, State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) took unprecedented steps to help minimize the impact of... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Energy ‘Energy sector may take circular debt to Rs4trn by 2025’ KARACHI: Engro Energy Limited CEO Ahsan Zafar Syed estimates that if the DISCO operations are not improved, the... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
JUI-F condemns NAB’s actions against its leadership PESHAWAR: Jamiat Ulema e Islam (JUI-F) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa strongly condemned the arrest of its workers and... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Shallwani initiates cleanliness, planting trees drive KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Iftikhar Ali Shallwani on Sunday said campaign for cleanliness and planting trees has... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Journalist deprived of Rs0.8m: Police fail to arrest robbers ISLAMABAD: The city police have failed to arrest armed robbers who snatched Rs 0.8 million from a journalist at... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Prices continue to rise due to decline in production KARACHI: Cotton prices continue to rise due to reports of significant decline in the crop. The rate of cotton ... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Covid-19: Sindh reports 215 new cases KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that six more patients of coronavirus lost their lives... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Killing of Pakistani Hindus in India: Govt urged to take up issue with ICJ ISLAMABAD: Patron in Chief of Pakistan Hindu Council and Member National Assembly from the ruling party Pakistan... Updated 28 Sep, 2020 03:29am
AJK PM denounces unprovoked Indian firing at LoC MIRPUR (AJK): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Prime Minister Raja Muhammad Farooq Haider Khan Sunday strongly denounced... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Ziauddin University holds online convocation KARACHI: Ziauddin University (ZU) conducted its first virtual convocation for the 17th graduating class of 557... Updated 28 Sep, 2020 03:28am
Army, govt on same page: governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar in a meeting with Federal Minister of Science and Technology Fawad... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Around 7,000 candidates appear in UET’s entrance test PESHAWAR: A total of 7,000 candidates appeared from across KP in the entrance test for academic session 2020 of the... Updated 28 Sep, 2020 03:30am
Performance of departments: Buzdar constitutes special committees LAHORE: in order to review the performance of various provincial departments, Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
JI demands empowered LG, abolition of quota system in Karachi KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Senator Sirajul Haq on Sunday said that Karachi has been a story of grave... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Trump demands Biden take drug test before or after Tuesday debate WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump demanded Sunday that his Democratic rival Joe Biden take a drug test either... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Macron party braces for new setback in Senate polls PARIS: President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party braced on Sunday for a new setback in elections for France’s... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
S Africa minister reprimanded for ANC trip on airforce jet JOHANNESBURG: South Africa’s defence minister has been reprimanded and will lose three months of salary after... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
UK Labour heads polls for first time in Johnson’s leadership LONDON: Britain’s Labour Party on Sunday registered its first polling lead since Boris Johnson became prime... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Police clash with Portland protesters and press; more than 20 arrested PORTLAND, (Ore.): Police clashed with anti-racism protesters and pushed back members of the press in downtown... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Tens of thousands rally against Belarus president in people’s inauguration’ MINSK: Masked police dragged people into vans and fired stun grenades and tear gas to disperse crowds as tens of... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Final whale saved from grim Australia mass stranding SYDNEY: A lone whale was rescued from among hundreds of carcasses Sunday, taking to 110 the number of creatures that... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
UK Labour heads polls for first time in Johnson’s leadership LONDON: Britain’s Labour Party on Sunday registered its first polling lead since Boris Johnson became prime... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
UK says test result issue on England’s Covid-19 app resolved LONDON: An issue with England’s Covid-19 smartphone app, launched to curb the spread of the virus, which meant it... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Virus curbs rile Europeans as global deaths near a million MADRID: New infection control restrictions in Europe stirred anger and frustration on Sunday as around the world the... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks Argentina Inc fears ‘virtual default’ as FX noose tightened BUENOS AIRES: Argentine companies are facing an increasingly difficult task to keep up with payments on dollar debt,... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks German bond yields fall, Italian bonds up AMSTERDAM: Safe-haven German bond yields edged lower on Friday as fears of further coronavirus restrictions weighed... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks Alibaba fintech arm eyes record IPO with HK-Shanghai listing HONG KONG: The financial arm of Chinese e-commerce titan Alibaba is planning the biggest IPO in history, raising as... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks Most major Gulf markets end higher; Dubai index eases DUBAI: Most major Gulf markets ended higher on Sunday, with petrochemical shares boosting the Saudi index, while... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks Chinese state investors to take BMW partner Brilliance private HONG KONG/SHANGHAI: Chinese state-backed investors are considering taking BMW’s main Chinese joint-venture partner... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks Market volatility prompts investors to seek out long-short equity LONDON/NEW YORK: Stretched valuations and the resulting pullback in equities have prompted more interest in... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks Colombian peso slides; strong dollar pressures other Latam FX SAO PAULO/MEXICO CITY: A strong dollar pressured most Latin American currencies on Friday, with Colombia’s peso... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks Competition to heat up among US stock exchanges with new entrants NEW YORK: Three new US stock exchanges are set to launch by the end of September, vying for market share against... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stocks Wall Street week ahead: Trump-Biden debate could spark stock volatility NEW YORK: Some US stocks could face more volatility next week as President Donald Trump and rival Joe Biden face off... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Ex-Audi boss to stand trial for ‘dieselgate’ FRANKFURT AM MAIN: Former Audi boss Rupert Stadler on Wednesday becomes the first to stand trial in Germany over the... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
India’s controversial farm bills become law despite protests NEW DELHI”: India’s president on Sunday approved three controversial agricultural bills amid nationwide protests... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
‘Two-headed beast’: China’s coal addiction erodes climate goals BEIJING: China’s surprise pledge to slash its carbon footprint to zero by 2060 was met with cautious applause, but... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Voters OK minimum wage for Geneva as wealth gap widens GENEVA: Geneva voters on Sunday came out in support of introducing a minimum wage, guaranteeing every worker in one... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Swiss voters refuse immigration cuts, embrace paternity leave GENEVA: Swiss voters on Sunday rejected a bid to slash immigration from the EU, leaving free movement in the heart ... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
PHA partners with Bookme to digitise events through e-ticketing LAHORE: Bookme Tickets Private Limited (Bookme), a Pakistani e-ticketing platform for transport and entertainment,... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Associate class seats: PIAF-Founders Alliance clean sweeps LCCI elections LAHORE: The PIAF-Founders Alliance has made another clean sweep by winning all the eight seats of Lahore Chamber of... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (September 27, 2020) and the forecast for Monday (September 28, 2020).... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Rates.Banks Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (JAN TO JUNE 2020) KARACHI: Comparative table of returns being given banks on their Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Accounts and ... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Currency Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (September 21 to... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Taliban say it has largely reduced operations KABUL: The Taliban said on Sunday it has largely reduced its operations across Afghanistan since the Doha agreement... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Exchange Dr Abdullah due today ISLAMABAD: The High Council for National Reconciliation (HCNR) of Afghanistan chairman Dr Abdullah Abdullah is... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Exchange Hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan will be unwise: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has cautioned that the intra-Afghan negotiations were likely to be even more... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Jaswant Singh passes away KARACHI: Former union minister Jaswant Singh, a close associate of ex-Indian prime minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee,... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Lifeline, agri consumers exempted: Discos allowed to increase tariff by paisa 86/unit ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra)... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Cabinet to consider IPPs report tomorrow ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (tomorrow) with Prime Minister, Imran Khan, in... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Expenditure & procurement: Power Division, GHCL on war path ISLAMABAD: Power Division and Genco Holding Company Limited (GHCL) are reportedly on war path, on a letter written ... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
NSC issuance for KE transaction: PM asks PC to move summary to ECC ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed Privatisation Commission (PC) to move a summary to the Economic... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
PM optimistic about tourism prospects ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said that his government has explored several new destinations in... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Qatar Airways says gets $2.0bn state aid after huge loss DOHA: Qatar Airways said Sunday it received $2.0 billion in state aid to weather the coronavirus crisis, as it ... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Pakistan concerned over Nagorno-Karabakh situation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan is deeply concerned on the deteriorating security situation in Nagorno-Karabakh region. The... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
At least 23 dead in clashes between Armenia, Azerbaijan YEREVAN: Arch foes Armenia and Azerbaijan on Sunday accused each other of initiating deadly clashes that claimed at... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Trump picks Barrett as he moves to tilt US SC rightward WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Saturday nominated Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court, and she pledged to... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Refunds under FASTER system: FBR directed to include non-zero-rated sectors ISLAMABAD: In a major development to expedite sales tax refund payments to sectors showing growth, Adviser to Prime... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Palestinians say two Gaza fishermen shot dead by Egypt DEIR EL-BALAH: Hundreds of mourners on Sunday buried two Gaza fisherman shot dead at sea, as the Palestinian fishing... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Sri Lanka returns containers of illegal waste to Britain COLOMBO: Sri Lanka has shipped back to Britain container-loads of waste that the government said was brought into ... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Former German ‘super minister’ dies BERLIN: Former German "super minister" Wolfgang Clement, who helped push through controversial job market reforms in... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Direct meetings with military establishment: PM bars cabinet members, bureaucrats ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister (PM) Imran Khan has imposed ban on cabinet members and bureaucrats from holding direct... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Exchange Yemen warring sides agree to swap over 1,000 prisoners DUBAI: The warring sides in Yemen's long conflict have agreed to exchange 1,081 prisoners, the United Nations... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Iran Guards unveil new naval ballistic missile TEHRAN: Iran's Revolutionary Guards on Sunday unveiled a new naval ballistic missile with a potential range of over... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
N Korea warns of naval tensions during search for slain S Korean SEOUL: North Korea said on Sunday it is searching for the body a South Korean official killed by its troops, but... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
KCR revival project on fast track: Rashid KARACHI: Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmad on Sunday said the KCR revival project was on fast track... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Chinese coal mine: 16 dead from carbon monoxide poisoning BEIJING: Sixteen workers died and one is in a critical condition after being trapped underground in a coal mine in... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Talal leaves hospital without giving statement LAHORE: A fact-finding committee headed by a senior police officer Abdul Khaliq visited National Hospital in Lahore... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Stolen wealth and tax havens EDITORIAL: The prime minister’s demand that rich countries in general and tax havens in particular immediately... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Economic outreach apex committee EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Imran Khan has decided to constitute an economic outreach apex committee under the... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
‘Punjab being transformed into hub of trade, economic activities’ FAISALABAD: Punjab Minister for Commerce & Industries Mian Aslam Iqbal has said that government is transforming... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Currency Canadian dollar sees biggest weekly drop in 5 months TORONTO: The Canadian dollar weakened to a seven-week low against its US counterpart on Friday as rising economic ... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Money & Banking Dollar net short bets rise NEW YORK: US dollar net shorts increased in the week ended Sept. 22 after falling for the previous three straight... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Money & Banking Volatile rouble sinks past 78 against dollar MOSCOW: The Russian rouble reversed course and sank to a near six-month low against the dollar on Friday, crossing... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Industry DIY a bright spot for consumer spending PARIS: Many retailers have been caught off-guard by coronavirus restrictions and shifting consumer habits, but DIY... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Industry European airlines cutting fares to woo back passengers PARIS: With the coronavirus crisis putting a chill on travel, European airlines are reducing fares to attract... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Bahrain’s economy shrinks DUBAI: Bahrain’s economy contracted by 8.9% year on year in the second quarter, government data showed on Sunday,... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Commodities Australia trims resources revenue outlook on weaker coal, LNG exports MELBOURNE: Australia has pared its forecasts for mining and energy export revenue this year, as liquefied natural ... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
Industry Daimler investors push for independent chairman as Zetsche bows out FRANKFURT: Investors welcomed former Daimler chief executive Dieter Zetsche’s decision to forego his role as... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, September 28, 2020 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 28 Sep, 2020 03:07am
