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 06 Oct, 2020 03:06am
Letters K-Electric: A proposal With reference to the hearing on K-Electric conducted by Nepra in Karachi and your editorial of 30th September which... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Rich nations tighten firehose of aid as virus outlasts early efforts If Round One of the coronavirus relief effort was the economic equivalent of "shock and awe," new plans being... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Dangerous buildings Residential buildings in Karachi are falling like nine pins. Many families are devastated and some completely... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
The sustainable development goals The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations are a successor to the Millennium Development Goals... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
PM for maximum efforts to meet needs of poor, destitute ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan, expressing satisfaction over the establishment of model shelter homes in the... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Social protection responses to Covid-19: Pakistan ranked one of the top countries in Asia ISLAMABAD: Pakistan was ranked on Monday as one of the top countries in Asia -along with Sri Lanka, East Timor and... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
President condoles death of Sheikh Sabah with new Emir of Kuwait ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Monday met new Emir of Kuwait Sheikh Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah in Kuwait... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Issue of stunting growth: PM for preparing roadmap with provinces' nod ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed to formulate a comprehensive roadmap in consultation with the... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
129 new Covid-19 cases reported in Punjab LAHORE: Out of 9,325 corona tests conducted during the last 24 hours, 129 fresh cases have been reported taking the... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Protocol duty: Cabinet Division may take over 33 vehicles from MoFA ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet is likely to allow Cabinet Division to take over 33 vehicles from Ministry of Foreign... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Mudassar Malik appointed Lahore DC LAHORE: The Punjab government has transferred Deputy Commissioner Lahore, Danish Afzal, who belongs to Pakistan... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
'Pakistan integrates SDGs into its national development agenda' ISLAMABAD: A meeting was held under the chairmanship of Minister for Planning Development and Special Initiatives... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Rs10 billion allocated for new KCR coaches: Rashid ISLAMABAD: Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed said on Monday that the Ministry of Planning, Development and... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The three stooges "Do you think the three stooges are doing a good job?" "You have to narrow it down? Which three stooges?" "As far... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Safdar gets protective bail in treason case LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Monday granted protective bail to Capt (r) Muhammad Safdar, son-in-law of former... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
2020-21 season: PCB nominates ICC Panel of international match officials LAHORE: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced its nominations to the ICC Panel of International Match... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
KEMU budget approved for 2019-20 LAHORE: Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar and Punjab Health Minister Dr Yasmin Rashid has approved the budget for the... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
AJK liberated to become part of Pakistan, not India: Masood MUZAFFARABAD: Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan on Monday said the Kashmiri elders had... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Water stress to hit Rabi crops: Met KARACHI: The Met Office has warned that water stress will hit the Rabi crops because of deficient rains, ... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
KW&SB MD directs resolution of Korangi industrial area issues KARACHI: Karachi Water & Sewerage Board (KW&SB) managing director Asadullah Khan has directed to resolve all... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
252 new cases of Covid-19 reported in Sindh KARACHI: As many as 252 new cases of coronavirus emerged when 7993 samples were tested raising the tally to 138,593... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
CEO Fesco case: LHC relief violative of laid down rule: SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court has held that the suspension of transfer order of CEO Fesco by Lahore High Court is... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Metro Pakistan concludes 'Charity Day' KARACHI: METRO Pakistan concludes its charity donation drive as part of the International Charity Day ... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Nawaz didn't meet any Indian in London, clarifies Zubair KARACHI: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) leader Muhammad Zubair on Monday has clarified that party supremo and... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Shehbaz complains to judge of humiliation by NAB officials LAHORE: Leader of the Opposition in National Assembly and PML-N President Shehbaz Sharif on Monday complained to the... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Punjab government to construct 3 intercity bus terminals in Lahore LAHROE: In order to provide state-of-the-art facilities to the passengers, the Punjab transport department has... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Cotton Punjab government allocates Rs 4 billion to tackle white fly LAHORE: Punjab government has allocated a huge sum of Rs 4 billion to tackle the white fly besides extending a... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
DISCOs'recovery losses surge 200 percent in 2018-19 LAHORE: Recovery losses of distribution companies (DISCOs) in Pakistan have risen to 200 percent in 2018-19 ... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Rs8.68 billion money laundering scam unearthed KARACHI: Directorate of Intelligence and Investigation, (DI&I) IR Karachi has unearthed a mega money laundering... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Asia Thai king approves new finance minister BANGKOK: Thailand's king has approved Arkhom Termpittayapaisith as the country's new finance minister, as widely... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Greece, Microsoft announce 1 billion euro cloud investment ATHENS: Greece and Microsoft on Monday announced an investment deal worth up to a billion euros ($1.2 billion) to... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
NATO chief tells Turkey to help calm Karabakh conflict ANKARA: The head of NATO said Monday he expected Turkey - a key ally of Azerbaijan - to use its "considerable"... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Europe 'Cautious optimism' as conference pushes Libya peace BERLIN": Germany's foreign minister on Monday voiced "cautious optimism" over efforts to end the conflict in Libya,... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Europe UK blames software after 16,000 virus cases go missing LONDON: Britain's health minister on Monday blamed out-of-date software for the fact that almost 16,000 positive... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Middle East Dubai Safari Park re-opens after two-year refurbishment DUBAI: Dubai's Safari Park reopened its doors Monday after a two-year expansion, as the emirate seeks to boost its... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
USA Trump's press secretary tests positive for Covid-19 WASHINGTON: White House Press Secretary Kayleigh McEnany announced on Monday she has tested positive for Covid-19,... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Europe Paris shuts bars to brake Covid-19 spread PARIS: Bars and cafes in Paris, placed on maximum coronavirus alert Monday, will be shuttered for two weeks under ... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
WHO believes 10 percent of world has had Covid-19, eyes faster reforms GENEVA: The WHO estimated Monday that 10 percent of the world has been infected by the new coronavirus - way more... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
NAB chairman has taken notice of media report ISLAMABAD: The NAB chairman has taken serious notice of media reports about provision of food to Shehbaz Sharif in... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Posting of SLIC ED: PM approves summary for submission to Cabinet ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Commerce had requisitioned the services of Abdul Khalique Shaikh PSP/BS-21 officer,... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
NAB team raids in Karachi ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has arrested two officers of the local bodies ministry in Sindh... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Outgoing naval chief meets PM ISLAMABAD: Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi paid a farewell call on Prime Minister Imran Khan here... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
'Illegal annexation' of Sindh's islands" PPP to oppose PTI's move in parliament: Bilawal ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said that his party would strongly oppose... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
PML-N condemns booking leaders in sedition cases ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Monday strongly condemned booking of the party leaders in... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Assets beyond means case: NAB reviews inquiries against Fazl, PML-N leaders ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Monday reviewed the progress on inquires against Jamiat... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Gilgit-Baltistan elections: PTI announces nominations of candidates for 24 seats ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) on Monday announced nominations of its candidates for 24 seats for the... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Mohammad Zubair made spokesperson for Nawaz, Maryam LAHORE: Former Sindh governor and PML-N leader Mohammad Zubair has been appointed as the spokesperson for PML-N... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
SC seeks report from AC regarding bail of ex-DG LDA ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Monday sought report from an Accountability Court regarding bail of former director... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
PDM unveils schedule of countrywide rallies ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), the alliance of the opposition political parties, on Monday, unveiled... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (October 5, 2020) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 6, 2020).... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
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 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Exchange PSX hit by panic selling: BRIndex100 suffers erosion KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed panic selling due to investors concerns over prevailing political... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Minister defends 'premium' on locally-assembled cars ISLAMABAD: Minister for Industries and Production, Hammad Azhar has reportedly defended the "premium" on locally... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Virus-hunting trio wins Nobel for Hepatitis C discovery STOCKHOLM/BERLIN: Two Americans and a Briton won the 2020 Nobel Prize for Medicine on Monday for identifying the... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Energy First LNG cargo arrives on 9th: All technical formalities may be resolved ISLAMABAD: All the technical formalities would likely be resolved for bringing first LNG cargo by a private party on... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Energy Oil jumps 5 percent NEW YORK: Oil prices climbed more than 5% on Monday after US President Donald Trump said he will leave the hospital... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Commodities Gold climbs in New York NEW YORK: Gold jumped 1% on Monday on optimism around a US stimulus bill and a weakened dollar, despite gains in the... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Cotton & Textile Cotton hits over 7-month peak NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures climbed to over a seven-month high on Monday, on news that US President Donald Trump... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Commodities Copper prices fall LONDON: Copper prices fell on Monday as signs of weakening demand outweighed the positive mood on wider markets ... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Commodities Gold up by Rs700 KARACHI: Price of Gold on Monday grew by Rs700 to Rs112,500 per tola on the local market, traders said. The precious... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Commodities Minister for creating self-sufficient agricultural sector DERA GHAZI KHAN: Federal Minister for National Food Security & Research Syed Fakhar Imam said with a need to... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Grains Government gets offers in tender for 300,000 tonnes of wheat HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the international tender from a government agency in Pakistan to buy about... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Commodities Crushing season in Punjab: Probability of enhancing minimum purchase price for sugarcane discussed LAHORE: Stakeholders of sugar value chain discussed the probability of enhancing minimum purchase price for ... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Stocks Monday's early afternoon trade: Stimulus hopes lift Wall Street NEW YORK: Wall Street jumped on Monday as hopes of more fiscal stimulus helped the three main indexes recover from a... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Stocks European stocks climb MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares closed at a two-week high on Monday, as positive updates on US President Donald... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Commodities Malaysian palm oil rises KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended higher on Monday, tracking soyaoil gains and a rebound in oil prices,... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Grains CBOT corn futures decline CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures declined on Friday on expectations of active harvesting in the Corn ... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 9.242 ... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Grains Euronext wheat lower on steady export demand PARIS: Euronext wheat edged lower on Friday as the market consolidated after a rally this week but steady export... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Commodities Canadian canola futures slip WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures slipped on Friday, pressured by large commercial supplies and weaker soyaoil... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 320,396 tonnes of cargo comprising 220,250 tonnes of import cargo and 100,146... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (October 5, 2020).... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Cotton & Textile KCA raises spot rate by Rs 100 to Rs 9150 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Monday increased the spot rate by Rs 100 per... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Commodities Sugarcane crushing dates for Sindh, Punjab announced ISLAMABAD: The National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) has been informed that crushing of sugarcane in the Punjab... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Aaj TV - Tuesday'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 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (October 5, 2020).... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Monday (October 5, 2020)... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (October 5, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Monday (October 5, 2020).... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (October 5, 2020).... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (October 5, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Monday (October 5, 2020).... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Currency THE RUPEE: $ loses value KARACHI: On Monday, upon market closing, USD continued to lose value against PKR in both interbank and open markets.... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (October 5, 2020).... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
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 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (October 5, 2020).... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (October 5, 2020)... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (October 5, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (October 5, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (October 5, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 5, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Oct, 2020 03:00am