France approves Rwanda genocide suspect’s transfer to UN tribunal PARIS: France’s top appeals court ruled Wednesday that alleged Rwandan genocide financier Felicien Kabuga be... Published 01 Oct, 2020 03:07am
Abdullah sees little change in US policy regardless of election result ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan's top peace official, Abdullah Abdullah, said on Wednesday he did not expect the result of ... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Top Japanese chef killed himself after false sex claims PARIS: The family of a Japanese chef who was a rising star in France said he has killed himself after he was the... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
US slaps sanctions on top Cuban general behind hotels WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday slapped sanctions on a powerful Cuban general and... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Armenia and Azerbaijan vow to keep fighting STEPANAKERT, (Azerbaijan): Armenia and Azerbaijan vowed to keep fighting and rejected international calls for... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Greenland ice loss worst in 12,000 years PARIS: Ice loss from Greenland’s massive ice sheet will cause sea levels to rise more during the 21st century than... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
US slap sanctions on Syrian central bank chief, businessman WASHINGTON: The United States on Wednesday slapped sanctions on Syria’s central bank chief and 16 other people or... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
National Day of the People’s Republic of China: China under Xi TEXT: 1st October 2020, the 71st Foundation Day of People’s Republic of China, like national or foundations days ... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Exchange Terrorist of banned outfit killed in Karachi KARACHI: A terrorist of a banned outfit was killed in an exchange of fire with the Counter-Terrorism Department ... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
PCB chief admits financial irregularities during PSL 1 & 2 ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman, Ehsan Mani has admitted of financial irregularities during... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
SOP violations in Karachi: Marriage halls, restaurants, schools to be closed KARACHI: After an increase in coronavirus cases in Karachi, it has been decided that restaurants, wedding halls and... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Letters ‘SBP’s economic outlook’ This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed “SBP’s economic outlook” carried by the newspaper on Tuesday. The... Updated 01 Oct, 2020 04:24am
No Sleepy Joe: Biden handles an uncaged Trump Donald Trump has long derided his Democratic rival as “Sleepy Joe” Biden but the US president got a rude... Updated 01 Oct, 2020 04:20am
Poorest countries face tough choice over G20 debt relief plan The world’s poorest countries could soon be facing a tough decision - double up on debt relief from the G20 with... Updated 01 Oct, 2020 04:26am
Ending monopolies Karachi is suffering under double load-shedding-Electricity and Gas. Both companies are blaming each other. Karachi,... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Firdous Shamim clarifies reports of resignation KARACHI: Opposition Leader in Sindh Assembly and Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader Firdous Shamim Wednesday... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Currency Ban on digital currency: SHC orders federal govt, others to submit replies KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday ordered the federal government, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) ... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Ali Asghar Jamali elected chairman PAMA KARACHI: Ali Asghar Jamali, CEO, Indus Motor Company (IMC) has been elected as chairman Pakistan Automotive... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Exchange President reaffirms support to Afghan-owned peace process ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Wednesday reaffirmed Pakistan’s support to the Afghan-led and Afghan-owned peace... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
PMDC MD’s appointment: Khaqan appears before NAB ISLAMABAD: Former Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi on Wednesday appeared before the National Accountability ... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Mir Shakil’s petition: Justice Bandial recuses himself ISLAMABAD: Justice Umar Ata Bandial of Supreme Court of Pakistan, on Wednesday recused himself from the... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
FM reiterates PM’s call for universally outlawing incitement to hate, violence ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has reiterated call to universally outlaw willful provocation and... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Killing of 11 Pakistani Hindus in India: IHC issues notices to federal govt ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday issued notices to the federal government in a petition filed... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
LG polls: ECP holds govts responsible for delay in delimitation of constituencies ISLAMABAD: Despite reiterating many times to hold local government (LG) elections across the country, the Election... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
NUST holds webinar on ‘The Regional Impact of Emerging Great-Power Dynamics’ ISLAMABAD: NUST Institute of Policy Studies (NIPS) organised a webinar on “The Regional Impact of Emerging... Updated 01 Oct, 2020 03:23am
Biometric failures, families of dead: Deadline of Ehsaas Cash payments extended till 30th ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation, Dr Sania Nishtar on... Updated 01 Oct, 2020 03:23am
Jazz facilitates Namal Institute with learning solution KARACHI: Jazz facilitated Namal Institute during the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting lockdown in teaching... Updated 01 Oct, 2020 03:23am
Working of Italy-Pakistan Development Cooperation Programme highlighted ISLAMABAD: Within the framework of the Sustainable Development Festival 2020, the Italian Agency for Development... Updated 01 Oct, 2020 03:23am
Pakistan best performing equity market in third quarter 2020: analysts KARACHI: Pakistan was the best performing equity market in the world in third quarter 2020 with the KSE-100 index... Updated 01 Oct, 2020 03:23am
Resolution of civic problems: SHC seeks road map from govt KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday sought a road map from the provincial government for resolution of... Updated 01 Oct, 2020 03:23am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Khan a good cricketer “Our CM is running true to character.” “Which Chief Minister are you talking about? The Buzz is on a ... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Bird strike: CAA reviewing modern electronic system KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) is reviewing to install a modern electronic system to avert... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Bail of Safdar, others extended till 6th LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Wednesday extended bail of Capt (r) Safdar, son in law of former prime minister... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Pentagon chief signs 10-year deal with Tunisia CARTHAGE, (Tunisia): US Defense Secretary Mark Esper signed a 10-year military cooperation deal with Tunis Wednesday... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Stocks Dubai leads gains in Gulf DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Wednesday, with Dubai leading the gains on back of Emirates ... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Stocks European stocks flat MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares closed nearly flat on Wednesday after their US peers rose on hopes of fresh... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Stocks China shares lower BEIJING/SHANGHAI: China shares closed lower on Wednesday as losses in real estate and materials stocks outweighed... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Stocks Wednesday’s early afternoon trade: Main indexes jump NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes jumped on Wednesday, with the S&P 500 on course for its best two-quarter... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Stocks Wall Street ends three-day rally NEW YORK: Wall Street closed lower on Tuesday, snapping a three-day winning streak as investors took money off the... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Stocks Shell weighs on FTSE 100 as virus fears push index to quarterly loss LONDON: A bleak production forecast from Shell and losses in consumer stocks weighed on London’s FTSE 100 on... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
SSGC’s team meets officials of Balochistan KARACHI: Over last few years, Unaccounted-for-Gas commonly called as UFG (Line losses) has been major concern for... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Educational institutions: Punjab CM vows to implement corona SOPs LAHORE: As many as 86 fresh cases of coronavirus have been reported across the province of Punjab during the last 24... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
APCAA elects office-bearers KARACHI: All Pakistan Customs Agents Association (APCAA) has announced the results of its elections for the term of... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
SC upholds IHC verdict to remand Ritchie case to justice of peace ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld the Islamabad High Court (IHC) decision to remand US blogger ... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Cotton Minister tells NA body: PM directs agencies to combat menace of drugs ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed all the security agencies to take concrete steps to combat the... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Doctor urges people to volunteer for Covid-19 vaccine trial ISLAMABAD: The physician heading a Phase III clinical trial for a Chinese Covid-19 vaccine candidate has urged ... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
FACE collaborates with Punjab forest dept KARACHI: Food Security & Agriculture Centre of Excellence (FACE), in line with its vision of exploring new... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Webinar held on World Rabies Day HYDERABAD: VC Isra University Presided the Webinar on World Rabies Day on the topic of ending rabies deaths in... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
MoU signed: Sindh TEVTA, PAPGAI join hands to produce skilled workforce KARACHI: Sindh Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) and Pakistan Association of Printing... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Parliament turned into ‘puppet and rubber stamp’: Nawaz LAHORE: Former prime minister and PML-N supremo Nawaz Sharif Wednesday said the courts are under pressure to get... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
NA body recommends setting up of Gwadar shipyard ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Defence Production met here on Wednesday under the... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
PM visits Suparco’s Satellite Ground Station ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan visited Satellite Ground Station, SUPARCO Islamabad on Wednesday. ... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Afghanistan: New visa policy to facilitate traders, investors: NA speaker ISLAMABAD: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser said that new visa policy for Afghanistan would facilitate traders,... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
SDG Programme: NA body for release of funds to all Sindh MNAs ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Housing and Works recommended to the federal government ... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
SDG in Pakistan: ‘Budgetary indicators demonstrate a glaring lack of consideration’ ISLAMABAD: Budgetary indicators demonstrate a glaring lack of consideration when it comes to Sustainable Development... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Neelum-Jhelum surcharge: Rs8bn collected from consumers, Senate body told ISLAMABAD: A total of Rs8 billion has been collected in the name of Neelum-Jhelum Surcharge from the consumers... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Planning committee approves PPA (Amend) Bill ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Planning, Development and Special Initiative Committee has approved “The ... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
PAA elects office-bearers KARACHI: In the annual Elections 2020-2021 of Pakistan Advertising Association (PAA) Jawwad Humayun has been elected... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (September 30, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (October 1, 2020).... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
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 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Exchange KSE-100 Index plunges: BRIndex100 slumps KARACHI: After opening on a strong positive note, Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday plunged in deep red due to heavy... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
SBP issues AML, CFT & CPF regulations for REs KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) has issued the Anti Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of ... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
HBL: FED board terminates enforcement actions KARACHI: The US Federal Reserve Board has announced the termination of enforcement actions with Habib Bank Limited... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Pakistan condemns ‘shameful’ acquittal of criminals ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the “shameful” acquittal of the criminals responsible for demolishing the... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Hindu nationalists acquitted over Babri mosque demolition NEW DELHI: An Indian court Wednesday acquitted top ruling party leaders of conspiracy related to the mob demolition... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Insults and interruptions mar first Trump-Biden debate CLEVELAND: President Donald Trump and Democratic rival Joe Biden battled fiercely over Trump's record on the... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Jul-Sept: FBR surpasses tax collection target ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has provisionally collected Rs 993 billion during first quarter... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Registration of vehicles: Sindh govt to resume collection of withholding tax KARACHI: The Sindh government, on behalf of the Federal government, has decided to resume collection of withholding... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Energy Australia approves major new fossil fuel projects SYDNEY: Australia has approved two major new fossil fuel projects that proponents in the climate change-vulnerable... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Stocks Dollar share of global reserves dips in Q2 NEW YORK: The US dollar’s share of currency reserves reported to the International Monetary Fund was 61.3% in the... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Australian feminist singer Helen Reddy dies in LA SYDNEY: Australian singer Helen Reddy, best known for her feminist anthem “I Am Woman”, has died in Los Angeles... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Grains Euronext wheat eases ahead US data PARIS: Euronext wheat edged lower on Tuesday in step with Chicago prices as grain markets consolidated before widely... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday, PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 6.961 billion... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Energy US natural gas futures fall on lower demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures for the most active month fell over 6% on Tuesday on forecasts for less demand over... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 142,303 tonnes of cargo comprising 99,558 tonnes of import cargo and 42,745 tonnes... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (September 30, 2020).... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Cotton & Textile Trade activity remains bullish on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained bullish on Wednesday after the release of the report which claims that... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Commodities Gold prices down KARACHI: Gold on Wednesday reduced by Rs300 to Rs111800 per tola on the local market, traders said. The yellow ... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Energy Brent pares losses, US crude up on stimulus hopes NEW YORK: Global benchmark Brent crude pared losses Wednesday and the US crude price rose on hopes that a US ... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Commodities Japan rubber futures down TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures fell more than one percent on Wednesday, sliding for a second day, as rising... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil falls JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil fell on Wednesday, sliding for a second day, and was set to end September with a small... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures up NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures rose on Wednesday on the back of technical buying and gains in global shares market,... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Commodities Copper rebounds LONDON: Copper prices rebounded on Wednesday on strong economic data from top metals consumer China and the United... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Commodities Gold steadies in Europe LONDON: Gold steadied on Wednesday, as a chaotic first US presidential debate drove investors to the safety of the... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Corn, soya, wheat surge CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn and wheat futures on Wednesday reached their highest prices since March while... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold falls NEW YORK: Gold edged down on Wednesday, as a chaotic first US presidential debate drove investors to the safety of... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Thursday, October 01, 2020 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (September 30, 2020).... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (September 30, 2020)... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (September 30, 2020). =======================================... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Wednesday (September 30, 2020).... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (September 30, 2020).... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (September 30, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (September 30, 2020).... Published 01 Oct, 2020 02:58am
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