Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (October 9, 2020).... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:57am
Saudi Arabia, UAE: Ufone introduces lowest ever data roaming rate ISLAMABAD: Ufone has introduced the lowest ever data roaming rate for Saudi Arabia and UAE. Data roaming offer will... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Microsoft to let employees work from home permanently WASHINGTON: Software giant Microsoft will let employees work from home permanently if they choose to, US media... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
China China tourism rebounds SHANGHAI/BEIJING: Domestic tourism in China saw a robust rebound over the just-ended Golden Week holiday, encouraged... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Middle East Israelis flee fires as heatwave hits OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Several fires spread across northern and central Israel and the occupied West Bank as... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:31am
Huawei's Meng denied docs access in extradition fight OTTAWA: A Canadian judge has refused Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's request to access a number of confidential... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Europe Virus measures strand almost 3 million migrants: UN GENEVA: More than 2.7 million migrants who wished to return home have been stranded abroad because of restrictions... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:31am
Asia Twitter shuts Iran-based network fanning flames of US race protests BANGKOK: Twitter said it has closed an Iran-based network of accounts fanning the flames around racial justice... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
USA Hurricane Delta bears down on storm-battered US south coast LAKE CHARLES, (United States): Hurricane Delta churned toward the Louisiana coast Friday packing ferocious winds and... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Singaporean jailed in US for spying for China WASHINGTON: A Singaporean academic who recruited US officials to provide classified political and defense ... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:31am
Europe EU agrees common virus rules in bid to end travel chaos BRUSSELS: EU members agreed Friday on a method to determine safe travel destinations within Europe, hoping to unify... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
SHC rejects bail plea of STDC ex-MD KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday turned down the bail petition of former managing director of the Sindh... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:38am
KPT building showers with pink light LAHORE: Karachi Port Trust (KPT) building showered with pink lights to support Pink Ribbon's breast cancer awareness... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:38am
PR holds consultative sitting with stakeholders LAHORE: Pakistan Railways on Friday arranged a consultative sitting with the stakeholders to increase the number of... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
PPP maintains backdoor contacts with ruling powers: Kamal KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Friday said the opposition is trying to overthrow... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
PRCS expanding first aid services throughout country LAHORE: Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Punjab conducted Dissemination session on humanitarian initiatives of... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:10pm
Bilawal threatens march towards Islamabad if G-B elections rigged KARACHI: Chairman Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Friday threatened the PTI-led Federation... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:09pm
Senate body informed: Number of Covid-19 cases spike in capital ISLAMABAD: The number of deadly coronavirus cases has again shown an upward trend in the country in general, and the... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Azerbaijani woman: IHC directs MoI to provide travel document for one time ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Friday directed the secretary Ministry of Interior to provide travel... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Management, maintenance: PMU to be set up for Gurdwara at Kartarpur ISLAMABAD: The government has decided to set up Project Management Unit (PMU) for management and maintenance of... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Pakistan to enhance strategic partnership with Malaysia: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi reiterated Pakistan's strong desire to further enhance strategic... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Qureshi reaffirms Pakistan's commitment to Non-Aligned Movement ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi Friday reaffirmed Pakistan's firm commitment to the Non-Aligned... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (October 9, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (October 10, 2020).... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Shifa International Hospital celebrates National Speech & Language Pathology Day ISLAMABAD: National Speech & Language Pathology Day was celebrated at Shifa International Hospital Islamabad to... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Exchange PSX stays bullish: BRIndex100 maintains uptrend KARACHI: A bullish trend continued on Pakistan Stock Exchange on Friday on the back of fresh buying by local and... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Forex MoF notifies forex account rules ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance has notified Foreign Currency Account Rules 2020 that would come into force at... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Energy US investment invited to energy sector ISLAMABAD: US Pakistan Business Council hosted a virtual event titled, "Explore Pakistan: A US-Pakistan Business... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Letters Surge in wheat flour prices How ironic it is that the prices of wheat flour are soaring despite import of a large quantity of wheat from abroad.... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
HSBC targets net zero emissions by 2050, earmarks $1trn green financing HSBC will target net zero carbon emissions across its entire customer base by 2050 at the latest, and provide ... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
US bank stocks are fine, if you are rich in patience The US bank sector has been pummeled this year but investors hunting for bargains there may need deep reserves of... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
The taxman Writing about the taxman can be injurious to your health; even if it is all praise, because the taxman, like the ... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Business growth versus regulations The businesses in Pakistan are strongly influenced and controlled by Statutory Regulatory Orders (SROs). A favorable... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Punjab formulates ease of doing business for construction sector: CM LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar in a meeting with federal ministers here on Friday said that ... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
The Citizens Foundation, NiFT sign agreement LAHORE: The Citizens Foundation has entered into an agreement with National Institutional Facilitation Technologies... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Government, opposition tighten belts to counter each other LAHORE: Both the ruling PTI and opposition-led Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) have tightened their belts to... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
FAPUASA gives country-wide protest call against HEC chairman LAHORE: The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) has given a country-wide... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
'Hybrid rice bringing revolution to growers' lifestyle' GOLARCHI: Collaboration of Pakistani and Chinese scientists' for development of high-yield hybrid coarse rice... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Energy Energy security, low price electricity: AEDB CEO suggests solar power KARACHI: The solar power is the way forward for Pakistan to safeguard its energy security and to lower the basket... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Internal audit system strengthened in Sindh, claims CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah said internal audit system has been developed in all the ... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Shallwani directs to expedite uplift works at Karachi Zoo KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Iftikhar Ali Shallwani on Friday directed Concerned officials to expedite uplift ... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
IBA signs MoU with GEAR, Class of 93 KARACHI: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Institute of Business Administration (IBA)... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
'Legal fraternity responsible for reforming, improving system' ISLAMABAD: Chairman Insaf Lawyers Forum Barrister Ali Zafar said the responsibility to take the proverbial first ... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
NA body discusses alleged power theft by PTI MNA ISLAMABAD: A Sub-Committee of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges ... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:38am
High Tech SEZ status approved for NUST ISLAMABAD: In a major breakthrough that would give tremendous impetus to Pakistan's economy, Prime Minister Imran... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:38am
Several toll plazas: NHA directed to stop collecting double tax ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Friday directed the National Highways Authority (NHA) to stop collecting double... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:38am
Energy Oil prices slip after Norway oil worker strike ends • Both benchmarks gain about 9pc this week • Hurricane halts 92pc of US Gulf of Mexico oil output NEW YORK: ... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Grains Raw sugar steadies, arabica coffee gains LONDON: Raw sugar futures slipped on Friday as the market consolidated after setting a seven-month top in the... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 133,336 tonnes of cargo comprising 80,641 tonnes of import cargo and 52,695 tonnes... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Grains Argentina becomes first country to approve genetically modified wheat BUENOS AIRES: Argentina has become the first country to approve the growth and consumption of genetically modified... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Sindh CM decides to launch 'waste to electricity' project KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over the second Provincial Coordination &... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:38am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A die-hard Khanzadeh "From one extreme position to another...." "Hey that's not a u turn - that's changing with the changing times and... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:25am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (October 9, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate Rs... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (October 9, 2020).... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Currency THE RUPEE: PKR slightly down KARACHI: On Friday, upon market closing, PKR slightly went down against USD in both interbank and open markets. It... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (October 9, 2020).... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
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 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (October 9, 2020).... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (October 9, 2020)... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (October 9, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
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 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (October 9, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (October 9, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 9, 2020). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (October 9, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,171.8896 Bid... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 9, 2020). ========================... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 9, 2020). ========================... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (October 9, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (October 9, 2020).... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
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 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (October 9,... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
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 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
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 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (October 9, 2020).... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (October ... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
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 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Stocks of wheat, other commodities: Ministry comes under criticism over lack of authentic data ISLAMABAD: Ministry of National Food Security and Research is said to be facing harsh criticism at the highest level... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Power Division informs Senate panel: Government undertaking reforms to deal with circular debt challenge ISLAMABAD: The Power Division has informed the Senate Standing Committee on Power that the government was ... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Government decides to convert additional PHL debt into public debt ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly decided to convert additional debt of Rs 80 billion of Power Holding ... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
SPI up 1.24 percent WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended October 8, 2020, recorded an increase of 1.24... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Cotton Entire Pakistan declared a locust-free country ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for National Food Security and Research Syed Fakhar Imam on Friday declared entire... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Amendments in rules of NSSs: Approval put on hold ISLAMABAD: The Cabinet Committee on Disposal of Legislative Cases (CCLC) has put on hold approval of amendments in... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
China joins deal to get Covid-19 vaccine to poorer nations BEIJING: China has signed up to a deal to ensure future Covid-19 vaccines are distributed to developing countries,... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am
Government in no mood to give opposition 'VIP jail': PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday warned the opposition not to violate the law during their public... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:29am
'Food is the best vaccine against chaos'; WFP wins Peace Nobel OSLO/GENEVA: The United Nations' World Food Programme, which has coordinated medical logistics during the ... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:29am
PTA bans TikTok app ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) on Friday blocked the video sharing application, TikTok, ... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:29am
Omar visits KPT oil pier facility KARACHI: The federal Minister for Petroleum Division, Omar Ayub Khan has visited KPT Oil Pier-1 (OP-1) facility on... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:29am
Pakistan condemns Indian air chief's irresponsible statement ISLAMABAD: Pakistan took strong exception to the Indian air chief's "irresponsible" and "provocative" statement... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:29am
Exchange Suspected trade transactions: FMU Karachi for raising 'Red Flags' ISLAMABAD: Financial Monitoring Unit (FMU) Karachi has asked all reporting entities including Federal Board of... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:29am
Exchange Phyto-certificate fee for export consignments raised KARACHI: Federal Ministry of National Food Security & Research (MNFSR) has increased the fee for issuance of... Updated 10 Oct, 2020 03:30am
Energy Gunvor wins Pakistan LNG tender ISLAMABAD: Pakistan LNG Ltd (PLL) will award tenders to import two cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for... Published 10 Oct, 2020 03:02am