Toshakhana case: AC orders confiscation of Nawaz's properties ISLAMABAD: The accountability court hearing multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case on Thursday ordered... Updated 02 Oct, 2020 03:01am
Issuance of more licences: SC asks Pemra to file comprehensive reply ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday directed Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (Pemra) to file a... Updated 02 Oct, 2020 03:01am
How the year 2020 confounded Wall Street strategists Bank of America Corp's strategists cut their year-end forecasts for the S&P 500 index twice this year, trailing... Updated 02 Oct, 2020 03:30am
The missing role of government in markets The extractive institutional design, perpetuated under the garb of neoliberal thought process and created by the... Updated 02 Oct, 2020 03:31am
Exchange FBR's Tax Directory 2018 Analysis - I: Startling facts & fallacies Reference two-part series (FBR's statistics: a critical analysis-I, Business Recorder, September 25, 2020 and FBR's... Updated 02 Oct, 2020 03:25am
NA panel directs ministry to ensure full water quota for Balochistan ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel has directed the Ministry of Water Resources to ensure supply of full water quota ... Updated 02 Oct, 2020 03:05am
PBC concerned at judge's remarks ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) vice-chairman expressed its disappointment over remarks of Justice Mohsin... Updated 02 Oct, 2020 03:05am
Rabi 2020-21: IRSA approves anticipated water availability criteria ISLAMABAD: The advisory committee of the Indus River System Authority (IRSA) has approved the Rabi 2020-21... Updated 02 Oct, 2020 03:06am
'Around 10m people are feared to be unemployed due to Covid-19' ISLAMABAD: Around 10 million people are feared to be unemployed due to coronavirus pandemic as it has impacted the... Updated 02 Oct, 2020 03:04am
Facebook introduces messaging feature KARACHI: Facebook has introduced a new messaging feature which ties-up Instagram and Messenger in Pakistan.... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
US CG calls on administrator of Karachi KARACHI: US Consul General (CG) at Karachi Rob Silberstein called on Administrator Karachi Iftikhar Ali Shallwani... Updated 02 Oct, 2020 03:03am
Senate panel shows concern over fee increase by private schools ISLAMABAD: The Senate Implementation Committee on Thursday expressed serious concern over fees increase by private... Updated 02 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Senate body told: No forensic centre in KP except at KMC ISLAMABAD: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) police Thursday told the Senate Special Committee on Child Protection that... Updated 02 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Al-Arabia Sugar Mills pays Rs261m dues to cane growers LAHORE: Complying with the orders of the Cane Commissioner Punjab office, Al-Arabia Sugar Mills Limited, reportedly... Updated 02 Oct, 2020 03:06am
Public complaints: Punjab police introduce several tech-driven initiatives: IGP LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Inam Ghani has said that the Punjab police introduced several... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Maryam rules out any possibility of dialogue with PTI govt LAHORE: Terming the government of PM Imran Khan as "fake", PML-N Vice President Maryam Nawaz has ruled out any... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Exchange Basmati rice thru GI tag: REAP vows to foil Indian conspiracy of claiming exclusive rights LAHORE: The leadership of Rice Exporters Association of Pakistan (REAP) has vowed to foil the Indian conspiracy of... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
FBR praises services of two retiring members ISLAMABAD: Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has acknowledged and appreciated the services of retiring senior member... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Shahzad Hasan appointed Auxiliar Registrar of PMA for Pakistan KARACHI: Shahzad Hasan has been appointed the Auxiliar Registrar of the Panama Maritime Authority for Pakistan. In a... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
CM inaugurates 'Punjab Rozgar Scheme' worth Rs30bn LAHORE: Launching the 'Punjab Rozgar Scheme' worth Rs 30 billion, Chief Minister Sardar Usman said on Thursday that... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Exchange Producing 2 million disease-resistant potato tubers: PARC's Agrotech Company, Green System Pakistan sign agreement ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Agriculture Research Council (PARC)'s Agrotech Company (PATCO) and Green System Pakistan... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Thinking macro not micro "The war of the narratives has gathered momentum and you know what?" "I really don't want to know, I am sick and... Updated 02 Oct, 2020 03:29am
Meetings of NA body: Ministry asked to write letter to ensure required attendance ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Rules of Procedures and Privileges directed the Ministry of... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Europe Giant black hole discovered PARIS: Astronomers have discovered six galaxies ensnared in the cosmic "spider's web" of a supermassive black hole... Updated 02 Oct, 2020 04:15am
USA Donald Trump biggest driver of Covid-19 misinformation WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has been the world's biggest driver of Covid-19 misinformation during the... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Middle East Thousands of Iraqis march BAGHDAD: Thousands of Iraqis gathered on Thursday in the capital Baghdad and in the country's south on the first... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
EU leaders push Big Tech crackdown BRUSSELS: EU leaders will on Thursday back plans to impose unprecedented rules against big tech, promising to make... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Putin, Trump, Macron urge 'immediate' ceasefire in Karabakh PARIS: The presidents of Russia, the United States and France called Thursday for a ceasefire in the Nagorny ... Updated 02 Oct, 2020 04:15am
China Millions on the move as China eyes holiday bounce BEIJING: Hundreds of millions in China hustled to enjoy their first major national holiday since the country beat ... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
USA Trump slashes US refugee admissions to record low WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's administration said the United States will admit a record low of no more than... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Salaries, pensions of KMC employees: Shallwani to present report to Sindh CM KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Iftikhar Ali Shallwani on Thursday said he would present a detailed report to the... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Keamari district: SHC issues notices to chief secretary, others KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) issued notices on Thursday to the chief secretary and the local government... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
EOBI officials involved in corruption: Senate body dismayed over slow pace of probe ISLAMABAD: Expressing dismay over the slow pace of investigation against the officials involved in massive ... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Different associations announce results of annual elections for 2020-21 KARACHI: Different associations have announced results of annual election for the year 2020-21. Muhammad Ali has ... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Nawaz wants to 'blackmail', develop rifts among institutions: Fawad ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Science and Technology, Fawad Chaudhry on Thursday lashed out at former Prime... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
India's 'Neighbourhood First' policy 'is only a facade': FO ISLAMABAD: The Foreign Office on Thursday said that India's so-called "Neighbourhood First" policy "is only a... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
NA body hints at launching National Emigration Policy ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel hinted at launching first-ever National Emigration Policy, encompassing promotion ... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Ceasefire violations along LoC, WB: Senior Indian diplomat summoned ISLAMABAD: Pakistan summoned a senior Indian diplomat Thursday to register a strong protest over the ceasefire... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Foreign Funding Case: ECP body re-examining evidence by three parties ISLAMABAD: The Scrutiny Committee of Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is re-examining the evidence submitted by... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Linking Chabahar, Gwadar may bring regional prosperity: Iranian envoy ISLAMABAD: Iranian Ambassador to Pakistan Seyed Mohammad Ali Hosseini said his country does not consider Chabahar ... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (October 1, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (October 2, 2020).... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Exchange Blue chips lead PSX gains: BRIndex100 ticks up KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday remained under pressure however sporadic buying in blue chip stocks at the... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Improving Karachi A WhatsApp group shared a picture of Karachi of 1937. It looks like a European town-immensely neat and clean. An... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Letters Shameful acquittal of criminals That India's judiciary has lost its credibility and sense of justice is a fact that has found its best expression... Updated 02 Oct, 2020 03:24am
Grains PBIF chief anticipates wheat crisis in country KARACHI: Pakistan Businessmen and Intellectuals Forum President Mian Zahid Hussain has said that though the... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Energy Oil drops 3pc NEW YORK: Oil prices fell 3% on Thursday as rising coronavirus cases around the world dampened the demand outlook,... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Cotton & Textile Cotton edges lower NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures inched down in low-volume trade on Thursday due to pressures from the ongoing harvest,... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Commodities Palm oil giant hit with US ban WASHINGTON: The United States has banned imports from a Malaysian palm oil giant that supplies household titans like... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil futures up SINGAPORE: Malaysian palm oil futures rose 2.8% on Thursday on bargain buying and overnight rally in soya prices on... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Commodities Gold jumps in New York NEW YORK: Gold jumped 1% on Thursday to firm above the key $1,900 level on renewed hopes for US stimulus that could... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Stocks Most major Gulf stock indexes fall, Egypt extends gains DUBAI: Most major Gulf stocks closed lower on Thursday, with the Saudi bourse giving up early gains, while the... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Stocks Thursday's early afternoon trade: US main indexes remain up NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes rose on the first day of the fourth quarter on Thursday as investors bet in... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Stocks Glitch halts all trade on Tokyo stock exchange TOKYO: A technical problem forced a halt to all trading on Tokyo's stock exchanges on Thursday, with no information... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Stocks London stocks post positive start to quarter LONDON: London-listed shares rose on Thursday on hopes of more US stimulus and signs that the British government... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Stocks China markets closed for a week SHANGHAI: Stocks, financial and commodity markets in China were closed for the national holiday from October 1 to... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, PMEX traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 8.447 billion ... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Commodities CBOT soyabean futures jump 3 percent CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures surged 3% on Wednesday and the benchmark November contract notched ... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Energy US natural gas futures ease on higher demand NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased on Wednesday as an increase in output in recent days offset raised forecasts... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Commodities Rains boost Ivory Coast's cocoa main crop ABIDJAN: Above average rain in Ivory Coast's cocoa growing regions could boost the first three months of the... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Commodities Canadian canola futures rise WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures rose on Wednesday, boosted by gains in soya prices after a US government ... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 184,023 tonnes of cargo comprising 103,110 tonnes of import cargo and 80,913 ... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (October 1, 2020).... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Cotton & Textile Business remains stable on cotton market KARACHI: Business remained stable on the local cotton market on Thursday. Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman told that... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Commodities Gold traded for Rs 111700 per tola KARACHI: Gold on Thursday was traded for Rs111700 per tola, down by Rs100 on the local market, traders said. The... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Aaj TV - Friday'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... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (October 1, 2020).... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (October 1, 2020)... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (October 1, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (October 1, 2020).... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (October 1, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (October 1, 2020).... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Currency THE RUPEE: Firm trend KARACHI: On Thursday, upon market closing, Pakistan Rupee went up against USD in both interbank and open markets.... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (October 1, 2020).... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
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 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (October 1, 2020).... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (October 1, 2020)... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (October 1, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Exchange Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
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 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (October 1, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (October 1, 2020).... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Forex Currency values in terms of Special Drawing Rights WASHINGTON: The International Monetary Fund (IMF), treasuries' department's currency values in terms of Special... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (October... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
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 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
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 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (October 1, ... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (October... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Exchange Barclays bid rates and maximum rates for payment of interest KARACHI: Barclays bid rates, maximum rates for payment of interest by authorised dealers on deposits (other than... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Challenges facing manufacturing sector unveiled ISLAMABAD: Manufacturers from various sectors including pharma, cement, textile, chemicals, home appliances, and... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am
Exchange Power, transport sectors: Ecnec approves eight projects worth Rs 401 billion ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Executive Committee of the National Economic Council (Ecnec) has approved eight projects... Published 02 Oct, 2020 02:30am