Turkey restarts hunt for Mediterranean gas, reigniting Greek row ANKARA: Turkey will redeploy the research ship at the centre of an energy row with Greece to the eastern... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Letters 'Dangerous buildings' This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Dangerous buildings" carried by the newspaper last week. The writer, Zia... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Power sector reforms: lessons from Turkey Pakistan embarked upon a series of reforms in the power sector in the 1990s, more or less around the same time as... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Illusions and prospects On the eve of the launch of the Pakistan Democratic Movement's (PDM's) campaign of rallies against the incumbent... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Cotton Growth prospects There is considerable lack of clarity currently about the prospects for the economy of Pakistan in 2020-21. The... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
BYKEA signs agreement for NIFT ePay KARACHI: Bykea, in line with its strategy to enable and promote it's online platform, has entered into an agreement... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
CDWP approves as many as eight projects at cost of Rs36bn ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved as many as eight development projects at the cost ... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Land transfer system being expanded to whole Punjab: Buzdar LAHORE: Inaugurating the 115 arazi record centres, satellite arazi record centre and 20 mobile arazi centres, Chief... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
KP agro-processing sector receives machinery for CFCs PESHAWAR: The United Nation Development Programme (UNDP), Pakistan through its implementing partner Small and Medium... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Currency All set to amend Universal Service Fund Rules, 2006 ISLAMABAD: The federal government is all set to amend Universal Service Fund (USF) Rules, 2006 aimed at giving ... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Monday's early afternoon trade: US main indexes remain higher • Apple jumps ahead of Tuesday event • Twitter rises after Deutsche Bank upgrades to 'buy' NEW YORK: Wall... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Japan stocks lower TOKYO: Japanese stocks fell on Monday as concerns about upcoming corporate earnings reports prompted some investors... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Energy stocks drag FTSE 100 lower LONDON: London's FTSE 100 fell on Monday in a choppy trading session as a dip in oil prices hit energy stocks and as... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Aussie, kiwi down SYDNEY: The Australian and New Zealand dollars were lower on Monday, reversing some of the previous week's gains as... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Early trade in New York: Dollar index holds near 3-week lows; yuan drops NEW YORK: The dollar index held near three-week lows on Monday as optimism over the possibility of a Covid-19 relief... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rs1436.74 million UHS budget approved LAHORE: The Board of Governors (BoGs) of University of Health Sciences (UHS), which met here on Monday accorded... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Opposition to be informed regarding Gujranwala rally before 16th: minister LAHORE: The government was indecisive to grant permission to the opposition to hold its public gathering due on... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Orange Line Metro Train: Commercial operations may start soon LAHORE: The Orange Line Metro Train under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) started trial operations under... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Criminals' fingerprints: NJPMC, LJCP decide to set up central databank ISLAMABAD: The National Judicial Policy Making Committee (NJPMC) and the Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
PM informed about proposal to limit public gatherings ISLAMABAD: There are clear indications, based on the number of cases and data collected, that coronavirus cases are... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Senate body asks govt to get Sector G-14 freed from land mafia ISLAMABAD: Senate Standing Committee on Housing and Works expressed strong displeasure on Monday over the federal... Updated 13 Oct, 2020 03:16am
'World no longer blindly buying Indian narrative on Kashmir' ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Monday said that the world was no longer "blindly" buying Indian... Updated 13 Oct, 2020 03:16am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Tigers monitoring food inflation! "I don't understand would The Khan's tigers be granted magisterial powers to check food inflation?" "I am not sure... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Sweden, Denmark to alert UN on shock North Korea documentary COPENHAGEN: Sweden and Denmark said Monday they would alert the United Nations and the EU on the revelations in a... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
South Asia Bangladesh to execute rapists after protests DHAKA: Bangladesh introduced the death penalty for rape on Monday after days of protests sparked by a string of... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Europe Two earthquakes strike off Greek island of Crete ATHENS: Two moderate earthquakes of over 5.0 magnitude struck off the Greek island of Crete early Monday but there... Updated 13 Oct, 2020 04:23am
South Asia Iran says 'historic' US defeat close as arms embargo to be lifted TEHRAN: Iran on Monday said the US was facing a "historic" defeat as an arms embargo against Tehran is to be lifted... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
South Asia Afghan police ordered to shoot criminals KABUL: Afghan authorities have for the first time instructed Kabul's police force to fatally shoot armed criminals ... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
South Asia US strikes target Taliban as fighting rages in Afghanistan KANDAHAR: US air strikes targeted Taliban fighters outside a key city in southern Afghanistan over the weekend,... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
South Asia Afghanistan withdrawal still 'conditions-based', says Top US general WASHINGTON: The US withdrawal of more troops from Afghanistan will depend on a reduction in violence and other... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Daraz announces DusDus sale KARACHI: Daraz is offering customers discounts on an assortment of 15 million products during the DusDus sale which... Updated 13 Oct, 2020 03:16am
Heatwave to hit Karachi KARACHI: The Met Office has issued a heatwave warning for the city, forecasting that the daytime temperature may... Updated 13 Oct, 2020 03:16am
KMC puts all hospitals, 1122 rescue services on high alert KARACHI: Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) on Monday put on high alert all hospitals and 1122 rescue services ... Updated 13 Oct, 2020 03:17am
Hyderabad DC directs completion of welfare projects HYDERABAD: The Divisional Commissioner Hyderabad Mohammed Abbas Baloch has directed the concerned officers to make... Updated 13 Oct, 2020 03:17am
Prime suspect in motorway gang-rape case Abid Malhi arrested FAISALABAD: The Punjab police on Monday arrested Abid Malhi, the prime suspect in the Lahore motorway gang-rape case... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
IMC publishes Sustainability Report for FY2019-20 KARACHI: Indus Motor Company (IMC) has published its 5th Sustainability Report for the financial year 2019-20. It... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Ozoned Digital partners with Jubilee Life KARACHI: Ozoned Digital entered into an agreement with Jubilee Life Insurance (Pakistan) to enhance digital customer... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Biometric identification of prisoners: Authorities told to take measures KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Monday ordered the provincial prison authorities to take immediate measures ... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Spike in Covid-19 cases can be controlled through SOPs: Murad KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that Coronavirus cases were increasing in the province... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
KE urges energy conservation during predicted heatwave KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department on Sunday issued a heatwave alert in Karachi for the next six to... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange QESCO to be handed over to Balochistan govt: Omar ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Power Division Omar Ayub has said the federal government has decided to handover... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
PDM rally in Gujranwala on 16th: Bilawal to lead PPP caravan from Lala Musa ISLAMABAD: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari would lead a caravan of party leaders and... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Pakistan rejects Indian defence minister's comments ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday categorically rejected the "unwarranted and irresponsible" comments made by Indian... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Nafisa says PM is a 'wrong number' ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Information Secretary Dr Nafisa Shah MNA has said that the prime minister is... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange SECP data leak: IHC extends stay in petition challenging constitution of probe body ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Monday extended stay in a petition challenging the constitution of an... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Participation in ILF ceremony: SC issues notice to PM ISLAMABAD: The apex court on Monday issued notice to Prime Minister Imran Khan for participating in the Insaf ... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (October 12, 2020) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 13, 2020).... Published 13 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 Monday... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 13 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 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange KSE-100 Index plunges: BRIndex100 edges down KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Monday witnessed a bearish trend due to heavy selling in almost all sectors by ... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Hike in power tariff for KE consumers notified ISLAMABAD: The federal government has notified the long-awaited increase in electricity tariff for the K-Electric... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
PM for unity against anti-state elements ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said as the religious tolerance and inter-faith harmony was the need... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Energy LNG Producer-Consumer Conference 2020: Minister highlights key initiative in meeting growing gas demand ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Energy Omar Ayub Khan addressed the LNG Producer-Consumer Conference 2020, Japan,... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Energy Oil prices fall 3pc as US, Libyan, Norwegian supplies resume NEW YORK: Oil prices settled about 3% lower on Monday as force majeure at Libya's largest oilfield was lifted, a... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures near 8-month peak NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures jumped to a near eight-month high on Monday as fears about the quality of the natural... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Grains Russian wheat prices up MOSCOW: Russian wheat export prices rose last week due to high demand from exporters and limited supply from farmers... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Copper nears multi-year highs on Chinese demand LONDON: Copper touched a three-week high on Monday as demand from top consumer China and the threat of strikes by... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Japan rubber futures rise TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures rose to a six-week high on Monday, supported by lingering concerns over tighter ... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Palm oil gains for sixth day KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended 3% higher on Monday, extending gains to a sixth session as rival... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Raw sugar hits 7-1/2 months high LONDON: Raw sugar futures on ICE climbed to a 7-1/2 month peak on Monday, buoyed by fund buying against the backdrop... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Gold eases in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold retreated slightly from a three-week high in Asian trade, as the dollar recouped some of its losses... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Gold slips in Europe LONDON": Gold prices fell from a three-week peak on Monday as expectations of a limited US coronavirus relief bill... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soyabeans fall CHICAGO: Chicago soyabean futures dipped Monday, as harvest pressure pushed the market lower and the US Columbus Day... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold slips from 3-week high NEW YORK: Gold prices fell from a three-week peak on Monday as expectations of an inadequate US coronavirus relief... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks Most Gulf markets up DUBAI: Most Gulf stock markets ended higher on Monday with gains in National Commercial Bank and Samba Financial... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks European shares climb MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares hit a five-week high on Monday as optimism about a stable economic recovery in ... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Stocks China stocks notch best day in 3 months SHANGHAI: China stocks extended their rally on Monday to post their biggest daily percentage gain in three months, ... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Indian gold to sell at premium BENGALURU/MUMBAI: Physical gold was sold at a premium in India this week for the first time since mid-August as... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Friday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 6.340 ... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 246,418 tonnes of cargo comprising 146,809 tonnes of import cargo and 99,609 ... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Monday (October 12, 2020).... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Cotton & Textile Trade activity remains bullish on cotton market KARACHI: Trade activity remained bullish on the local cotton market on Monday. Market sources told that due to... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Grains Wheat sowing target fixed at 17 million acres with 20 million tons production LAHORE: The Punjab Government has fixed the target of sowing wheat on 17 million acres of land with production ... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Top Bollywood producers file defamation lawsuit against TV channels They named Republic TV and its founder Arnab Goswami, as well as Times Now. Updated 13 Oct, 2020 12:58pm
Energy Byco partners with HBFC KARACHI: Pakistan's largest oil refining company, Byco Petroleum Pakistan Limited, entered into an alliance with the... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Tuesday, October 13, 2020 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Monday (October 12, 2020).... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Monday (October 12, 2020).... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (October 12, 2020).... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Monday (October 12, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate ... Published 13 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 Monday (October 12, 2020).... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Currency THE RUPEE: Gains against USD KARACHI: On Monday, upon market closing, Pakistan Rupee gained value against USD in interbank market. In open ... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (October 12, 2020).... Published 13 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 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (October 12, 2020).... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (October 12, 2020)... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (October 12, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (October 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (October 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (October 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,404.5623... Published 13 Oct, 2020 02:45am