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
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
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 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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... 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
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (October 14, 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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 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 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 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 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
‘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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
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 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (October 14,... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
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 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Wednesday (October... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
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 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (October 14, 2020).... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (October 14, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 14, 2020). ========================... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 14, 2020). ========================... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 14, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,155.6915... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 14, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 14, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 14, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 14, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 14, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 14, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 14, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 14, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 14, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 14, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 14, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 14, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (October 14, 2020). ==================================== ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (October 14, 2020)... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (October 14, 2020).... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Currency THE RUPEE: Overall gains KARACHI: On Wednesday, after market closing, Pakistan Rupee displayed gain in value against USD in both interbank ... Published 15 Oct, 2020 03:10am