Russia daily cases hit new high MOSCOW: Russia recorded a fresh record increase in daily coronavirus cases on Sunday, pushing the world’s fourth... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Iran nuclear chief tests positive TEHRAN: Iran’s nuclear chief Ali Akbar Salehi has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, state media reported... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
India coronavirus cases cross 7 million NEW DELHI: India’s coronavirus cases surged past seven million on Sunday, taking it ever closer to overtaking the... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Turkish Cypriots vote for new leader amid east Med tensions NICOSIA: Turkish-held northern Cyprus, a breakaway state recognised only by Ankara, voted Sunday for a new leader,... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
UK urged to do more to open up tax havens to public scrutiny LONDON: Recent events in the British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands are seen by some as an indication that ... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Rates.BR Index Futures spread declined by 48bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 48bps to 5.16 percent on the last day of outgoing week. Trading activities... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Exchange Positive trend witnessed KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed positive trend during the outgoing week ended on Oct 09, due to buying... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Torkham terminal: No consignment of onion or tomato stuck up PESHAWAR: Customs authorities have dispelled impression created that 274 consignments of onions imported from... Updated 12 Oct, 2020 04:02am
‘I am immune’ from Covid-19: Trump WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump on Sunday declared himself immune from Covid-19 as he prepares to return to ... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Taliban endorse Trump in US presidential race WASHINGTON: US President Donald Trump has received an unusual endorsement in the race for the White House, getting... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
18 dead in Thailand bus-train collision CHACHOENGSAO, (Thailand): At least 18 people were killed and more than 40 injured in Thailand Sunday when a freight... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Letters Challenges facing manufacturing sector It was only recently that prime minister Imran Khan was fully apprised about the challenges facing manufacturing... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
North Korea displays huge new ICBM at coronavirus-defying parade North Korea showed off a gigantic new intercontinental ballistic missile Saturday that analysts ... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Reimagining 2021 2020 was the most awaited year. 2020 was a year culminating a successful decade of recovery from the 2007 recession.... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Exchange Honeymoon period over? If surveys are any indication then the ruling Pakistan Tehrik-i-Insaaf’s (PTI) honeymoon period during which... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Commodities Prices of daily use kitchen items soar up PESHAWAR: Prices of daily use kitchen items, including live chicken/meat, eggs, vegetable, flour, sugar, fruits,... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Pakistan condemns Indian state terrorism in IIOJK ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemns unabated Indian state-terrorism and extra-judicial killings of innocent... Updated 12 Oct, 2020 04:02am
Pakistan welcomes ceasefire announced by Azerbaijan, Armenia ISLAMABAD: Pakistan welcomed the humanitarian ceasefire announced by Azerbaijan and Armenia, and hoped that the... Updated 12 Oct, 2020 04:02am
CM for strengthening, capacity building of PSC PESHAWAR: KP Chief Minister Mahmood Khan while stressing the need of strengthening and capacity building of Khyber... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Six people returning from Iran kidnapped in Panjgur PANJGOR: Unidentified men have abducted six pilgrims returning from Iran in Isa Zai area of Balochistan’s Panjgur... Updated 12 Oct, 2020 04:06am
Six more die of Covid-19 in Sindh KARACHI: As many as six more patients of Covid-19 died lifting the death toll to 2,551 and 163 new cases emerged ... Updated 12 Oct, 2020 04:03am
Dacoits loot Rs2.4m from jeweller in broad daylight PESHAWAR: President of Goldsmith of Anjuman-i-Zagaran, Jalsai district Swabi was deprived of Rs 2.4 million in broad... Updated 12 Oct, 2020 04:05am
Exchange American high school: Pakistani students asked to apply online ISLAMABAD: The Pakistani students desirous to study in the high schools of United States of America has been asked ... Updated 12 Oct, 2020 04:05am
Energy K-Electric signs MoU with Heritage Foundation KARACHI: Under its corporate social responsibility programme, K-Electric signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
President condemns Maulana Adil’s murder ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi Sunday condemned the assassination of Jamia Farooqia head Maulana Adil and ... Updated 12 Oct, 2020 04:04am
Maulana Adil laid to rest KARACHI: Funeral prayers of renowned religious scholar Maulana Adil, who had been assassinated along with his driver... Updated 12 Oct, 2020 04:05am
PTI regime discrediting country: Bilawal KARACHI: Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said incompetent and selected ... Updated 12 Oct, 2020 04:03am
Seven killed, 17 injured in accident VEHARI: At least seven people were killed and 17 others injured in collision between a coaster and tractor trolley... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
DHA Bahawalpur: Plot owners given possession BAHAWALPUR: A possession ceremony was held at DHA Bahawalpur recently. Plot owners of Sector A and B and owners of 9... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Report: Increase in demand, rate witnessed KARACHI: The rate of cotton reached at Rs 9800 per maund which is highest in ten years. Up till now agreements for... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Stocks Investors sour on baht, trim long bets on emerging Asian units SINGAPORE: Investors turned bearish on the Thai baht for the first time in two months, highlighting concerns over ... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Stocks Petrochemicals boost Saudi shares, QNB weighs on Qatar DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Sunday, with gains in petrochemical shares boosting the... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Stocks Global funds hold even more bonds in a world fraught with risk BENGALURU: Global funds recommended cutting equity allocations to the lowest since early 2010 and increasing bond... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Stocks Germany’s DAX 30 mulls adding 10 more firms FRANKFURT AM MAIN: German stock exchange operator Deutsche Boerse on Monday proposed adding 10 more companies to the... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Stocks China funds targeting Ant IPO rake in $9bn from over 10m investors SHANGHAI: Five newly launched Chinese funds targeting Ant Group’s upcoming mega stock listing raised 60 billion... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Stocks Wall Street week ahead: US earnings improvement expected, but still a weak quarter NEW YORK: While good business news has been in short supply, investors may take slight comfort in coming weeks from... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
5G iPhone expected to star at Apple event SAN FRANCISCO: Apple is expected on Tuesday to unveil a keenly anticipated iPhone 12 line-up starring models tuned ... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
UK tells Germany gaps in EU talks must be closed soon LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson told German Chancellor Angela Merkel on Sunday that progress must be... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Modi launches property card scheme to aid rural households MUMBAI: Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a property card scheme on Sunday that he vowed would provide... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
White House says new stimulus deal still possible NEW YORK: A new Covid-19 economic stimulus package proposed by the White House could still be passed despite... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Iraqi militias agree ‘conditional ceasefire’ to halt US attacks BAGHDAD: An array of Iran-backed Iraqi militia groups have agreed to suspend rocket attacks on US forces on ... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Police break up Belarus opposition protest with water cannon, stun grenades MINSK: Police deployed water cannon and stun grenades and detained hundreds of demonstrators in Minsk Sunday after... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Floods kill 17 in central Vietnam, next storm due soon HANOI: At least 17 people have been killed by floods in Vietnam’s central provinces in the past week and 13 are... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
‘Five Eyes’ alliance demands ways to access encrypted apps WASHINGTON: The “Five Eyes” intelligence alliance demanded Sunday that tech companies insert “backdoors” in... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Exchange Heavy shelling and civilian casualties dash hopes for Karabakh ceasefire STEPANAKERT, (Azerbaijan): Hopes dwindled that a Russian-brokered ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan might ... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Southern Punjab: Roomi, Buzdar discuss promotion of industrial activities LAHORE: Former Multan Chamber of Commerce and Industries President and newly-elected President of D G Khan Chamber ... Updated 12 Oct, 2020 05:58pm
Zardari shifted to hospital KARACHI: PPP co-chairperson Asif Ali Zardari was shifted to the hospital after the former president felt ... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
PTI intensifies contacts at public level LAHORE: As the opposition parties are gearing up arrangements for their “massive” anti-government rally in... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Anti-Hepatitis drive across Punjab: Ministry, Sarwar Foundation sign MoU LAHORE: The Ministry of Economic Affairs has signed a MoU with Sarwar Foundation for free Hepatitis drive across... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Crackdown on profiteers underway in Punjab LAHORE: To ensure the availability of essential commodities at the prices fixed by the government, a crackdown on... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Energy JWD Sugar Mills: Nepra disposes off upfront tariff review petition ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) has disposed off upfront tariff review petition of... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Monday, October 12, 2020 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (October 11, 2020) and the forecast for Monday (October 12, 2020).... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Currency YOUR RUPEE LAST MONTH KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last month. (September 1 to... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Rates.Banks Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (JAN TO JUNE 2020) KARACHI: Comparative table of returns being given banks on their Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Accounts and ... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Currency Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. ((October 5 to ... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
SNGPL refuses to sell RLNG to consumers sans mechanism ISLAMABAD: Sui Northern Gas Company Limited (SNGPL) has reportedly refused to sell RLNG to domestic and commercial... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
CNG stations will continue to get indigenous gas: SAPM ISLAMABAD: Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Petroleum and Natural Resources, Nadeem Babar has said that the... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
China calls for new Middle East forum BEIJING: China's foreign minister Wang Yi has called for a new forum to defuse tensions in the Middle East after a... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Currency No change in foreign exchange rules, clarifies SBP KARACHI: The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Sunday that there is no change in State Bank’s existing... Updated 12 Oct, 2020 05:59pm
PM asks Tiger Force to regularly check eatables’ prices ISLAMBAD: A day after promising to bring down the prices of essential commodities, Prime Minister Imran Khan asked... Updated 12 Oct, 2020 05:59pm
Tajik president on course for fifth term DUSHANBE, (Tajikistan): Counting was underway in Tajikistan Sunday in a presidential election expected to pave the... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Covid-19 positive cases rate goes above 2pc: Umar ISLAMABAD: Minister for Planning and Development Asad Umar Sunday expressed concerns over rising cases of Covid-19... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Sale of 66.4pc stake to SEP: PC to send 3 options to help remove hurdles in NSC issuance ISLAMABAD: Privatisation Commission (PC) is set to put forward three options to the Federal Cabinet aimed at ... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Maulana Adil’s murder bid to foment unrest by enemies: COAS RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Sunday expressed grief over the tragic... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Celebrities lead TED global call to act on climate crisis SAN FRANCISCO: With a call to save the planet, Prince William and Pope Francis on Saturday joined activists, ... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Selection of NTDC MD: PD facing uproar in ranks of senior engineers ISLAMABAD: The Power Division is reportedly facing uproar in the ranks of senior engineers in National Transmission... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Police station outside Paris targeted in fireworks attack PARIS: Around 40 people staged an hour-long fireworks attack against a police station outside Paris early Sunday,... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Currency Selling power on Peer-to-Peer basis: FEL seeks govt’s nod ISLAMABAD: M/s Fatima Energy Limited (FEL) has sought government permission to sell its power on Peer-to-Peer (P2P)... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Voter gender gap EDITORIAL: The trend is encouraging, indeed. According to a press report, for the first time the voter data shows... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
IMF programme revival EDITORIAL: Reports indicate that Pakistani authorities held a video conference with the International Monetary Fund... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Industry 617 new industrial units established in KP since 2014 PESHAWAR: As a result of the provincial government’s industrialization agenda, 617 new industrial units have been... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Money & Banking World Metal Health Day: 25-30pc world population facing mental health issues: experts KARACHI: National and international experts on the eve of World Mental Health Day 2020 urged governments of... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Exchange Al Meezan launches Pakistan’s first Islamic ETF KARACHI: Al Meezan Investments, Pakistan’s largest & only full-fledged Shariah compliant Asset Management... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Money & Banking NBP opens Islamic savings centre in Hyderabad KARACHI: NBP Fund Management Limited (NBP Funds) is proud to announce the inauguration of its new Islamic Savings... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Money & Banking ABPL partners with Pak Qatar Family Takaful KARACHI: Al Baraka Pakistan has signed a “Memorandum of Understanding” (MoU) with Pak Qatar Family Takaful in a... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Money & Banking Asian companies rush to issue dollar bonds ahead of US election HONG KONG: Asian companies are rushing to tap global debt markets ahead of the US election on Nov. 3 on concerns... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Currency Iran’s rial falls to new low DUBAI: The Iranian rial fell to a new low against the US dollar on Sunday as a record daily death toll from COVID-19... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Currency More trouble ahead for erratic emerging market currencies BENGALURU/JOHANNESBURG: Volatility in emerging market currencies will not let up in the next six months as US... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
Money & Banking NCB-Samba to merge into Saudi banking heavyweight RIYADH/DUBAI: Saudi Arabia’s biggest lender National Commercial Bank (NCB) has entered a binding merger agreement... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am
ECB’s Lane braces for tougher phase for eurozone economy FRANKFURT: The eurozone zone economy is entering a tougher phase as a surge in coronavirus cases puts a question ... Published 12 Oct, 2020 02:58am