PDM's Gujranwala rally: Govt bars opposition from criticizing 'constitutional offices, armed forces and judiciary' The permission was granted after a 30-point agreement was signed between PMD and Gujranwala administration. Updated 16 Oct, 2020 11:24am
Facebook hosts virtual event to introduce Dial Zero LAHORE: Facebook hosted a virtual launch event to introduce Dial Zero, Facebook’s authorized sales partner for... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Mnuchin says sides remain ‘far apart’ in US stimulus talks WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin on Wednesday said despite some progress, he still has not reached ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Nokia gives Google nod for IT infrastructure PARIS: Finnish telecoms equipment maker Nokia on Wednesday unveiled a five-year strategic tie-up with Google for the... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
New crew reaches ISS in record time ALMATY, (Kazakhstan): A three-person crew successfully reached the International Space Station on Wednesday aboard a... Updated 15 Oct, 2020 04:17am
Nine dead after helicopters collide in Afghanistan LASHKAR GAH: Two military helicopters evacuating wounded soldiers from fighting in southern Afghanistan collided on... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Israel approves first West Bank settler homes since Gulf deals OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: Israel approved 2,166 new homes in settlements across the occupied West Bank on Wednesday,... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Putin, Erdogan urge ‘joint efforts’ to end Karabakh fight MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday called for international cooperation to end fierce clashes ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Pompeo encourages Saudi Arabia to normalize with Israel WASHINGTON: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Wednesday encouraged Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel, in what ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Covid deaths in Europe, US exceed official tallies PARIS: Deaths directly or indirectly attributable to the first wave of Covid-19 infections across 21 wealthy nations... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Exchange ICMA Pakistan Awards 2019: Lead the Business World with ICMA Pakistan TEXT: The Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan (ICMA Pakistan) is one of the pioneer ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
ICMA Pakistan Awards 2019: Message from Abdul Rahim Suriya FCA, FCMA (Chairman, Evaluation Committee) TEXT: Good annual report helps to elevate the level of accountability and stewardship of reporting organizations.... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
ICMA Pakistan Awards 2019: Message from Shehzad Ahmed Malik FCMA (Chairman, Joint Committee of ICAP & ICMA Pakistan) TEXT: High quality and transparent presentation of information in annual reports is important for the listed... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
ICMA Pakistan Awards 2019: Message from Zia-Ul-Mustafa FCMA (President, ICMA Pakistan) TEXT: It is pleasure to know that the ‘Best Corporate and Sustainability Report Awards 2019’ is being organized... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
ICMA Pakistan Awards 2019: Message from Khalilullah Shaikh FCA (President ICAP) TEXT: Excellence in reporting encourages better governance. It increases level of trust and confidence in the... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
ICMA Pakistan Awards 2019: Message from Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh (Advisor to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue) TEXT: I am pleased to know that the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan and the Institute of Cost and... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Exchange FATF: Keep your fingers crossed Market is waiting for the next direction. FATF announcement due around the 3rd week of this month will provide... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Letters Planned ‘waste to electricity’ project A major news item “Sindh CM decides to launch waste to electricity project” (BR, Oct. 10) warrants major... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Huawei in talks to sell parts of its Honor smartphone business Huawei Technologies Co Ltd is in talks with Digital China Group Co Ltd and other suitors to sell parts of its Honor... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Exchange Export culture is just a mirage Business community is considered a very strong and potent force anywhere in the world. The opinions, views, and... Updated 15 Oct, 2020 04:46am
WACOG: A solution? — II All parties have their own arguments. Other free riders are emerging in the form of market supporters. They argue... Updated 15 Oct, 2020 04:46am
Tree plantation: SC directs provinces, ICT to submit reports ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court directed all the provinces and the Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) to submit reports... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Exchange Faraz appreciates PEMRA’s performance ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Wednesday appreciated performance of... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Park Lane case: IHC adjourns hearing in Zardari’s plea to quash interim reference ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday adjourned the hearing in former president Asif Ali Zardari’s... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Pakistan, UK hold talks on arms control, non-proliferation ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and the United Kingdom have agreed to further enhance coordination on multilateral fora, as the... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
First app-based, electric EasyBike launched ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s first app-based public electric EasyBike; an eco-friendly bike as a means of travel was... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
No legal justification to delay LG polls in Punjab: ECP ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) said on Wednesday that there is no legal justification to delay... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Commonwealth virtual meeting: Qureshi seeks utilisation of commonalities in legal, administrative systems ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has urged the Commonwealth countries to utilise commonalities in... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Bundal, Buddo Islands: SHC grants time to federal govt to submit its reply KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday granted time to the federal government to submit its reply after it... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Al-Markaz-e-Islami: Shallwani orders completion of renovation work KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Ifitikhar Ali Shallwani on Wednesday directed sub-ordinates to complete renovation... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Partly Facetious: Desi murghi & desi politics “I like Maryam Aurengzeb, she is passionate and logical – I mean in our desi politics you can either be... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Stocks Goldman Sachs profits surge NEW YORK: Goldman Sachs reported strong third-quarter results Wednesday, nearly doubling profits and reflecting... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
NZ’s first victorious Test cricket captain dies aged 92 WELLINGTON: New Zealand great John R. Reid, who led the nascent cricketing nation to their first Test victory in... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Current, future projects reviewed under UK-FCDO ISLAMABAD: Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar, the Minister for Economic Affairs, chaired a high-level Portfolio Review Meeting... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
CDA removes 5,200 tons of garbage ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) has removed around 5,200 tons of garbage in a drive following... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Number of BISP beneficiaries may rise remarkably ISLAMABAD: The number of beneficiaries to be provided financial assistance under Benazir Income Support Programme... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
2018 elections: ECP directed to submit record of Vawda’s papers ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday directed the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) to submit... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
PPP leader says unemployment rate increased by over 50pc ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) senior leader and vice president of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM)... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Pakistan’s re-election to UNHRC a vital diplomatic achievement: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi on Wednesday described Pakistan’s re-election to the UN Human... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Federal cabinet did not entertain Railways revival plan ISLAMABAD : The Federal Cabinet has reportedly not entertained Pakistan Railways revival plan due to lack of... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
TDAP holds webinar highlighting issues faced by exporters of rice to Kenya KARACHI: Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) in collaboration with High Commission of Pakistan in Kenya... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Industrialisation, standardisation, economic growth go together: PSQCA KARACHI: Confidence of the consumer is always proportionate to safety and reliability of a product and this... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Governor announces ‘Shaan-e-Pakistan Award’ for ‘corona heroes’ LAHORE: With 1772 active cases of Covid-19 in the province, as many as 122 fresh coronavirus cases and six deaths... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
UVAS, MEP sign MoU LAHORE: The University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore and Market and Employment Project (MEP) ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Misbah decides to step down as chief selector LAHORE: Misbah-ul-Haq has decided to step down from the chief selector’s responsibilities to concentrate and focus... Updated 16 Oct, 2020 03:28am
Punjab cabinet’s 37th meeting tomorrow LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar will chair the 37th meeting of the provincial cabinet being held ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
‘Pakistan’s bleak economy cannot endure political turmoil’ LAHORE: Pakistan’s bleak economy can neither endure political turmoil nor afford political instability; therefore... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Stocks Most major Gulf markets fall; FAB aids Abu Dhabi DUBAI: Most major stock markets in the Gulf ended lower on Wednesday, pressured by losses in financial shares, while... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Stocks European stocks dip MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares ended slightly lower on Wednesday, extending a decline from the previous day as... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Stocks China stocks down BEIJING: China shares ended lower on Wednesday, with property firms among the biggest laggards, on mounting pressure... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Stocks Wednesday’s early trade: Main indexes inch higher NEW YORK: Wall Street’s main indexes inched higher in choppy trading on Wednesday as investors digested a mixed ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Stocks Wall Street declines • JPMorgan, Citigroup help launch Q3 earnings season • Boeing slips on more 737 MAX cancellations, fall in... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Stocks Nikkei recoups losses TOKYO: Japan’s stock benchmark Nikkei recouped early losses on Wednesday to close marginally higher, but sentiment... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Stocks Stronger pound weighs on FTSE LONDON: The FTSE 100 slipped on Wednesday as signs of progress in Brexit talks boosted sterling, putting pressure on... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
PDM meeting in Gujranwala: Maryam, Fazl to lead separate rallies from Lahore LAHORE: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) head Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman and PML-N leader Maryam Nawaz will leave... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Alleged rigging in by-election in NA-120: Govt to file reference against PML-N: SAPM LAHORE: Ahead of opposition’s anti-government rally in Gujranwala, Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM)... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Govt, APCA talks successful ISLAMABAD: The talks between the government and All Pakistan Clerks Association (APCA) on Wednesday succeeded to... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
14 injured in Quetta grenade attack QUETTA: At least fourteen people were injured in a grenade blast on Quetta’s Smagli Road on Wednesday. According... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
SSUET, AUC (Pvt) Ltd sign MoU KARACHI: The Sir Syed University of Engineering and Technology has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Company to display ‘Kashmir sapphire’ at 3rd CIIE in Shanghai BEIJING: A Pakistani jewellery company is set to display its products in the diamond and gems pavilion at the... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Exchange ICMA Pakistan Awards 2019: ICAP Profile TEXT: The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), a self-governing, autonomous body, was formed under... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (October 14, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (October 15, 2020).... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
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 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (October 14, 2020).... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
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 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Exchange KSE-100 Index retreats: BRIndex100 rebounds KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday witnessed a mixed trend, however closed on a positive note due to select... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Exchange Human rights abuse allegations: US apparel watchdog probes Jockey’s Indian partner BENGALURU: A top apparel industry watchdog has launched an investigation into underwear maker Jockey International's... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Various textile sector items: No additional ADC, RD on import: FBR ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) will not charge additional customs duty (ADC) and regulatory duty on... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Sept car sales up 18pc YoY KARACHI: The sales of passenger cars have gone up by 18 percent YoY in September 2020. According to Topline, the ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Commodities Gold prices drop KARACHI: Gold price on Wednesday reduced by Rs400 to Rs116100 per tola on the local market, traders said. The... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
IHC to hear TikTok case today ISLAMABAD: Temporary ban on TikTok, by the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has been challenged in the... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Grains Agri-body reviews wheat production enhancement, cotton crop revival LAHORE: Special committee on agriculture has decided to encourage partnership between the public-private... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 8.504... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Grains European wheat prices hit new contract highs PARIS: European wheat prices hit new contract highs on Tuesday, buoyed by concern that dry weather in key US and... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Commodities CBOT corn futures slightly higher CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended slightly higher on Tuesday as new export sales overpowered ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Energy US natural gas futures ease from 19-month high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures eased on Tuesday from a 19-month high in the prior session as output started to ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 177,010 tonnes of cargo comprising 131,151 tonnes of import cargo and 45,859 ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (October 14, 2020).... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Cotton & Textile Cotton spot rate rises further by Rs150 to Rs9800 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Wednesday has increased the spot rate by Rs ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Cotton & Textile Cotton futures ease on increasing harvest pressure NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures edged down on Wednesday as investors took profits after the recent rally and the ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Commodities Copper rises on Chile labour talks, US stimulus hopes LONDON: Copper gained on Wednesday as investors gauged potential threats to supply from Chile while pricing in more... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Energy India allows UAE’s ADNOC to export oil from strategic reserve NEW DELHI: The Indian cabinet on Wednesday allowed Abu Dhabi National Oil Co (ADNOC) to export oil from its ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Energy Oil rises on boost from strengthening equities • IEA sees growing risks to demand recovery • OPEC cuts 2021 demand outlook forecast again • Russia says... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Commodities Tokyo rubber remains up TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures gained for a fifth session on Wednesday to touch a six-week high, buoyed by concerns... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Commodities Palm oil ends 7-day rally KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures fell on Wednesday after seven consecutive day of gains, as low biodiesel... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Commodities London cocoa dips to 7-week low LONDON: London cocoa futures on ICE fell to a seven-week low on Wednesday, weighed partly by a stronger pound, as ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Commodities Gold rises in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold firmed on Wednesday as uncertainties over a global economic recovery and the US presidential ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Commodities Gold jumps in Europe LONDON: Gold gained 1% on Wednesday, rebounding from a sharp decline in the previous session, as the dollar weakened... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soyabeans gain CHICAGO: Chicago soyabean futures climbed on Wednesday, supported by renewed exports and dryness in top exporter... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold rises NEW YORK: Gold gained 1% on Wednesday, rebounding from a sharp decline in the previous session, boosted by a weaker... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
AAJ PROGRAM SCHEDULE Thursday, October 15, 2020 TIMING PROGRAM TITLE 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (October 14, 2020).... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (October 14, 2020)... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (October 14, 2020). ======================================= ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Commodities Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Mercantile Exchange - PMEX (Formerly National Commodity Exchange Limited - NCEL) Trading Summary... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points