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 03 Oct, 2020 02:49am
Shariah-compliant business: SBP issues guidelines for DFIs KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) issued guidelines for Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) to undertake... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
ECC allows GTG import of wheat from Russia ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet allowed import of 180,000 metric tons of wheat... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Middle East Makkah to reopen for limited Umrah on Sunday RIYADH: Saudi Arabia will reopen the Muslim holy places for the year-round Umrah pilgrimage on Sunday, scaled back... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:10am
USA US slaps sanctions on Belarus officials WASHINGTON: The US Treasury hit eight Belarus officials with punitive sanctions Friday for what it called their ... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:14am
Europe Anger from Moscow, Minsk as EU sanctions Belarus BRUSSELS: The EU hit Belarus officials with long-awaited sanctions over the country's political crisis on Friday,... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Europe UK looks to EU to break Brexit talks impasse BRUSSELS: Britain and the European Union on Friday said post-Brexit trade talks remained deadlocked on key areas, as... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Europe Macron unveils plan to defend France's secular values LES MUREAUX, (France): President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a plan Friday to defend France's secular values, ... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
The Day Of German Unity October 3: METRO Pakistan (Pvt) Limited Strengthening the local economy Metro Pakistan strengthens the documented economy and is an important exchequer... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange The Day Of German Unity October 3: Message from Holger Ziegeler, Consul General of Germany in Karachi This year, the CoVID-19 pandemic disrupted our public and private life all over the world. Germany contributed in... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Mutual Funds PSX plummets: BRIndex100 slips KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday witnessed bearish trend and closed the week on a negative note due to... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
TCP issues tender to buy 50,000 tonnes of sugar HAMBURG: The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) has issued an international tender to purchase 50,000 tonnes of... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
SPI up 0.71 percent WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended October 1, 2020, recorded an increase of 0.71... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Cotton CPI inflation jumps to 9.04 percent YoY in September ISLAMABAD: The Consumer Price Index-based inflation of September 2020 increased by 1.54 percent over August 2020... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Letters Remembering Gamal Abdel Nasser It was fifty years ago that President Gamal Abdel Nasser, hero of the Arab world, father of Arabism and United Arab... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Major US firms roll out parade of layoffs over virus crisis Hit hard by the coronavirus crisis and with new government stimulus funding in limbo, Disney, American Airlines and... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Trump age and weight add to Covid risks As a 74-year-old obese man, Donald Trump has several known risk factors after contracting Covid-19, but experts say... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Impoverished by democracy? Right after last week's title, this one probably is sufficient circumstantial evidence for many to argue that my... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Energy sector challenges Prime Minister Imran Khan, while chairing a meeting this week to review progress of reforms in the energy sector, is... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
ECP releases final voters list: Number of registered voters increased by 9.7 millions since 2018 ISLAMABAD: Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) released on Friday the final voter lists containing 115,748,753... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:06am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Pemra has acted swiftly "The regulator Pemra has acted swiftly and banned the airing of any speech by a convicted felon and..." "How ... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Grains Vietnam's coffee prices fall on weak global cues HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Vietnam's domestic coffee prices dropped for the second week on weak global cues, while... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Grains Rice export prices fall in most Asian hubs HANOI: Rice export prices eased this week in most hubs on lackluster demand with fresh supplies expected to be a... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 163,395 tonnes of cargo comprising 103,367 tonnes of import cargo and 60,028 ... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
CM approves in principle 'street and night tourism' in Lahore LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar, while chairing a meeting about the revival of cultural and... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:06am
Justice Manzoor Hussain Sial laid to rest LAHORE: Justice Manzoor Hussain Sial, former Judge Supreme Court of Pakistan passed away in Lahore yesterday on... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:06am
126 fresh corona cases, two deaths reported in Punjab LAHORE: As many as 126 corona positive cases and two deaths were reported across the province Punjab during the last... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:06am
Groundwater Replenishment Initiative launched: WWF-Pakistan organizes field visit for stakeholders LAHORE: WWF-Pakistan has launched Groundwater Replenishment Initiative which includes Rainwater Harvesting System... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:06am
Currency Government acknowledges outbreak of fall armyworm in Punjab, Sindh LAHORE: Officially acknowledging the outbreak of fall armyworm (FAW) in Pakistan, a new pest causing damage to maize... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:06am
Political stability must to generate high tax to GDP ratio LAHORE: Political stability is must to generate high tax to GDP ratio in Pakistan, said experts, adding that economy... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:06am
Taung Block Jamshoro: Murad directs ED to expedite EPA study KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah Friday directed the Environment Department to expedite EPA study ... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:06am
MCC Gwadar seizes heroin worth Rs 1.06 billion KARACHI: The Model Customs Collectorate (MCC), Gwadar, on Friday claimed to have thwarted an attempt to transport... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:06am
Dry weather likely throughout country KARACHI: Mainly dry weather is likely to prevail over most parts of the country in the next 24 hours, the Met Office... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:06am
AC adjourns hearing of reference against Khwaja Brothers till 14th LAHORE: An accountability court on Friday adjourned to October 14 the hearing of a reference against former railways... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:13am
MQM-P's rally made PPP restless, claims Izhar KARACHI: Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM-P) Friday said party's successful rally for the rights of Karachi has made... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:13am
Shallwani initiates plantation campaign KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Iftikhar Ali Shallwani on Friday said historical Burns Garden has been opened for the... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:13am
Exchange Foiled attack on PSX: PSX honours courageous men KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) honoured the fallen and injured soldiers in the terrorist attack on June 29,... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:13am
Sania reviews progress on Ehsaas policy ISLAMABAD: Dr Sania Nishtar, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Social Protection and Poverty Alleviation,... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:13am
Ravi Riverfront project: Timely completion top priority: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday, chairing a review meeting on the progress of Ravi Riverfront Urban... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:13am
Banigala Botanical Gardens & National Park: SC summons top officials in demarcation case ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court summoned top officials of the Capital Development Authority (CDA), the Islamabad ... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Qureshi reiterates support for full realisation of women's rights ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has expressed Pakistan's strong support for the full realisation of... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
NA panel forwards 3 amendment bills to legislative drafting council ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Law and Justice on Friday forwarded three amendment bills to... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (October 2, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (October 3, 2020).... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (October 2, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 03 Oct, 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 Friday (October 2, 2020).... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Currency THE RUPEE: Dollar weakens KARACHI: On Friday, upon market closing, USD went down against PKR in both interbank and open markets. PKR also... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (October 2, 2020).... Published 03 Oct, 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 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (October 2, 2020).... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (October 2, 2020)... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (October 2, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 03 Oct, 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 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (October 2, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (October 2, 2020).... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
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 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (October 2,... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
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 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (October 2, 2020).... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (October ... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
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 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Some amendments made in PM's KJYE scheme KARACHI: Following the directives of the federal government, the State Bank of Pakistan has announced some ... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange PM for greater use of technology in energy sector ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said the use of technology in energy sector would not only lessen the... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:08am
Over Rs 1 trillion collected against Q1 Rs 970 billion target ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue has shown a remarkable performance during first quarter of 2020-21 by... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:08am
British brothers buy Walmart's Asda with TDR in $8.8 billion deal LONDON: Britain's billionaire Issa brothers and private equity group TDR Capital have bought Asda from Walmart in a... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:08am
September exports post 6 percent growth YoY ISLAMABAD: The country's exports have posted six percent growth in September 2020-21 to $1.872 billion as compared ... Updated 03 Oct, 2020 03:08am
Trump contracts Covid-19 WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump is experiencing mild symptoms after testing positive for the coronavirus,... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Kartarpur Corridor reopened ISLAMABAD: The government of Pakistan on Friday announced the reopening of Gurdwara Kartarpur Sahib Corridor, in the... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
CPEC projects: 'stalled progress' irks special body ISLAMABAD: The Special Committee on the project of China-Pak Economic Corridor (CPEC) expressed serious concerns and... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
PM wishes Trump, Melania speedy recovery ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday wished US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump a ... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange Covid-19 challenge: Timely, calibrated economic response articulated: SBP chief KARACHI: State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Governor Dr Reza Baqir Friday said that the federal government and the central... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Currency Nawaz's assets: NAB seeks details from ECP, SECP and FBR ISLAMABAD: The investigation officer of the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) informed the accountability court... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
PM asks PTI to adopt 'aggressive' anti-opposition policy ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has reportedly asked party spokesmen and members to adopt an aggressive policy... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Elections: G-B government decides not to call out army GILGIT: In a major development, the regional government has decided not to acquire the services of the army for... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Tabish Gauhar made PM's Special Assistant on Power ISLAMABAD: Tabish Gauhar has been appointed as Prime Minister's Special Assistant on Power on Friday. The Cabinet... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
PIA sacks 28 employees over misconduct KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has dismissed its 28 employees over misconduct and their involvement... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Assessment mechanism: FBR unveils settlement form for taxpayers ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has issued a settlement form for the business/industry and trade, who... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
September POL sales dip 2 percent MoM KARACHI: Total POL sales dipped by 2 percent on month-on-month basis to 1.52 million tons in September 2020. The... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
PM at the UN EDITORIAL: Prime Minister Imran Khan did not disappoint during his address to the United Nations General Assembly... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Making Pakistan Railways work EDITORIAL: Even after all the problems the Railways has faced since the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Money & Banking AHL shines at CFA Awards KARACHI: Arif Habib Limited (AHL), one of Pakistan's leading Brokerage and investment banking firms, has been... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Energy OGRA: CD appoints member oil ISLAMABAD: The quorum of Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) has been completed with the appointment of member... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Taxes KP collection up 33 percent in 1Q PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) showed 33% growth rate in the first quarter of the fiscal... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Energy Senate body takes up matter of RLNG tariff for domestic consumers ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Petroleum on Friday took up matters of RLNG tariff rates being charged from... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Currency ECB asks citizens to weigh in on digital euro FRANKFURT AM MAIN: The European Central bank "should be prepared" to possibly launch a digital currency, president... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Industry Deloitte scraps report on climate change benefit for GDP PRAGUE: Global accounting and consulting firm Deloitte said Friday it had withdrawn a report that had concluded... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Industry Rolls-Royce boosts finances with £5.0 billion plan LONDON: British aerospace giant Rolls-Royce, facing plunging demand as the coronavirus pandemic sparks an air... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Industry Slowing job growth leaves nearly 4 millions Americans permanently unemployed WASHINGTON: US employment growth slowed more than expected in September and more than 300,000 Americans lost their... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Palm oil slips over 2 percent JAKARTA: Malaysian palm oil futures fell nearly 3% on Friday as prices of crude oil fell after US President Trump... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Copper hits seven-week lows LONDON: Copper prices hit seven-week lows on Friday as demand and economic growth concerns were reinforced by news... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Gold holds above $1,900 in NY NEW YORK: Gold clung to the $1,900 level in choppy trading early in New York on Friday, with gains capped by a firm... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Currency Early trade in New York: Dollar, yen rise NEW YORK: The safe-haven yen and dollar rose on Friday after President Donald Trump tested positive for Covid-19,... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Currency Dollar, yen surge in European trade LONDON: The US dollar and the safe-haven Japanese yen clung to their earlier gains on Friday after US President... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures fall NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures fell on Friday, on track to post their first weekly decline in three, on market... Published 03 Oct, 2020 02:45am