The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (October 22, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (October 23, 2020).... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:07am
HEC's policies: FAPUASA continues sit-in for second day ISLAMABAD: The Federation of All Pakistan Universities Academic Staff Association (FAPUASA) on Thursday continued a... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
PBC, SCBA urge 'establishment' to act within ambit of Constitution ISLAMABAD: The top lawyers' bodies, the Pakistan Bar Council (PBC) and the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA), ... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Terror bid foiled in Zhob QUETTA: Security forces on Thursday claimed to have foiled a major terror bid by seizing explosive material during a... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Covid-19 response: Senate body briefed on donors' financing ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Planning, Development and Special Initiatives was informed that the ... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:07am
Money trail of illicit cigarette making firm: Azad Kashmir govt urged to set up judicial commission ISLAMABAD: The activists from Peoples Lawyers Forum and the Peoples Students Federation have demanded Azad Kashmir... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Missing person case: IHC seeks report from police IO ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday sought report from the police investigation officer in the matter... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
NAB to file references against Nawaz, Ahsan, Raisani and others ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Thursday decided to file corruption references against former... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:07am
Bilawal claims PPP will form govt in GB GHANCHE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Chairman Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday claimed that his party will form... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:07am
Europe EU slaps sanctions on Russian spies for hacking German parliament BRUSSELS: The EU imposed sanctions Thursday on senior Russian intelligence officers for their alleged role in ... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Middle East Palestinians sue Britain for 1917 Balfour Declaration RAMALLAH, (Palestinian Territories): Palestinian lawyers on Thursday filed a complaint to sue the British government... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Europe NATO chief urges Turkey to 'calm' Karabakh conflict BRUSSELS: NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said on Thursday he expected alliance member Turkey to use its influence to... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
China and Vatican renew historic deal on bishops BEIJING: A secretive 2018 agreement between Beijing and the Vatican was renewed Thursday, despite strident US... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:54am
South Asia Sri Lanka parliament gives president sweeping powers COLOMBO: Sri Lanka's parliament on Thursday voted to give President Gotabaya Rajapaksa widespread powers to appoint... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Asia Thai PM revokes emergency decree BANGKOK: Thailand's premier on Thursday revoked an emergency decree that had been intended to quell pro-democracy... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:54am
USA US voter data traded on hacker forums WASHINGTON: A database with information on virtually the entire US voting population has been circulated on hacker... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Europe NATO to build 'Space Centre' in Germany BRUSSELS: The NATO alliance is to build a headquarters for space operations at its airbase in Ramstein in Germany, ... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Europe Ireland in second lockdown as Germany faces record virus surge DUBLIN: Businesses closed across Ireland on Thursday for a second national coronavirus lockdown, as record infection... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Europe France extends Covid curfew to cover 46 million people PARIS: France on Thursday extended the anti-Covid curfew in place in nine cities to large parts of the country,... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Europe Greek PM declares virus curfew in Athens, other areas ATHENS: Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Thursday declared a night curfew in Athens, Thessaloniki and... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:54am
USA Mexico strikes deal with US to settle water debt MEXICO CITY: Mexico said Thursday that it had reached an agreement with the United States to settle a controversial... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:54am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
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 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
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 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (October 22, 2020).... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
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 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (October 22, 2020).... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Currency THE RUPEE: Gains vs USD extend KARACHI: On Thursday, on market close, PKR gained value against USD in both interbank and open markets while also... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Legal status of PMC: SHC orders deputy AG to give arguments KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday ordered the deputy attorney-general (DAG) to give arguments on the... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Punjab CS seeks report on violation of rate lists LAHORE: Chief Secretary Punjab Jawaad Rafique Malik took notice of the non-display of rate lists at shops in Multan,... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Seven 'gangsters' killed in Larkana LARKANA: The operation lasted seven hours and was led by Larkana SSP Masood Bangash. It was conducted in the kachha... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Cases against Nawaz, Zardari weren't made by PTI: Lakhani KARACHI: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) leader and Bait-ul-Mal Sindh chief Hunaid Lakhani has said that in the past... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Ziauddin varsity marks 'Pink Ribbon Day', holds webinar KARACHI: "Breast cancer is one of the leading causes of death and most common cancer among women all over the world... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Cotton Maligning soldiers: Businessmen will not tolerate any criticism: S M Muneer KARACHI: S M Muneer, patron of the United Business Group, has said that the business community will not tolerate any... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
PTCL conducts breast cancer awareness session KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) continued with its tradition to create Breast Cancer... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Balochistan bakers go on strike QUETTA: Bakers across Balochistan went on strike on Thursday seeking to fix the price of roti (flatbread) at Rs30.... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Zardari's strategy works "I propose a resolution be passed in the national assembly awarding yet another honorary PhD degree to Zardari... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Hearing in Daniel Pearl's murder case deferred as prosecutor Naek unwell ISLAMABAD: The apex court, on Thursday, deferred Daniel Pearl, Wall Street Journal (WSJ) South Asia bureau chief's... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Civil awards: Senate body dismayed at lack of merit in nomination process ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Thursday expressed dismay over lack of merit and transparency in the nomination... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Twitter admin approached over anti-Pakistan propaganda ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday took strong notice of anti-Pakistan content on social media and urged for... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
ITP fines 641 VIPs in current year ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has fined 641 VIPs including parliamentarians, diplomats, and... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
'Desecration of Quaid's mausoleum': Treasury to move resolution in Senate: Faraz ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Shibli Faraz said on Thursday that the treasury benches... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Afghan parliamentary team due today ISLAMABAD: On invitation of the Speaker National Assembly, Asad Qaiser, a 17-member Afghan parliamentary delegation... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Consultants urged to explore innovative technologies ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives Asad Umar directed that consultants... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Punjab Assembly illuminated pink LAHORE: Punjab Assembly illuminated Pink on 22nd October in commemoration of the ongoing PINKtober breast cancer... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Longest lockdown in held Kashmir's history: Punjab to observe 27th as black day LAHORE: Provincial Law Minister and Chairman Kashmir Committee Punjab Raja Basharat has said that the Punjab... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Girl killed during 'shootout' outside PU LAHORE: A young girl was killed during a shootout between police and alleged armed bandits outside the Punjab... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Crackdown on illegal weighing bridges for sugarcane LAHORE: The Punjab government has decided to carry out crackdown against illegal weighing bridges for sugarcane in... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Forces and government on the same page: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhary Mohammad Sarwar said on Thursday that forces of Pakistan and the government are on... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Covid-19: Punjab reports 171 fresh cases, five fatalities LAHORE: While the number of active Covid-19 cases has reached to 2424 in the province, as many as 171 fresh corona... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Punjab government makesefforts to check price hike: Buzdar LAHORE: Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has assigned duties to the ministers, advisers and special assistants to check... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:10am
'Intensity of smog to be lesser this year' LAHORE: Senior Member Board of Revenue (SMBR) Baber Hayat Tarar said on Wednesday that the intensity of smog will be... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:09am
Stocks London stocks surge as fresh stimulus helps LONDON: London stocks ended Thursday on firmer footing after a positive update on AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares fall SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares fell on Thursday, weighed down by energy and financials stocks, as talks on a... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Stocks Wall Street declines NEW YORK: Wall Street's three major averages closed lower on Wednesday after a volatile trading session, as ... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Stocks Thursday's early afternoon trade: Main indexes seesaw NEW YORK: Wall Street's main indexes swung between slight gains and losses on Thursday, as investors held out for... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Stocks China stocks lower SHANGHAI: Chinese shares closed lower on Thursday, with healthcare and industrials stocks leading the declines, as... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Stocks European stocks trim losses MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares fell for a fourth straight day on Thursday, though they trimmed losses after... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:05am
Stocks Emirates NBD buoys Dubai; Egypt extends losses • Etisalat reports higher quarterly profit DUBAI: Dubai's stock market ended higher on Thursday, driven by a... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:05am
Stocks Agha Steel IPO third listing on PSX equity board for FY21 KARACHI: In an exciting development for Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX), yet another Initial Public Offering (IPO) has... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 03:05am
Abacus and SNP enter strategic partnership KARACHI: Abacus Consulting, a leading business transformation firm, has announced a strategic partnership with SNP... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rangers assure SITE association of full support KARACHI: Col. Tahir Ayaz, sector commander, Pakistan Rangers, has assured the industrialists that the 92-Wing of the... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Currency Reforming judicial system It is a fact that nothing worthwhile has been done by Legislature-no matter whether under civilian or military... Updated 26 Oct, 2020 09:17am
'Long Covid' and deep economic recession 'Covid-19 has left many patients with debilitating symptoms after the initial infection has cleared. This is "long... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Electric Vehicle (EV) policy - recipe for success Is there promise for EVs in Pakistan? The short answer is yes. For potential, look at Pakistan's motorcycle market... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Letters 'Kashmir cause and domestic politics' This is apropos a Business Recorder editorial "Kashmir cause and domestic politics" carried by the newspaper... Updated 23 Oct, 2020 02:52am
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 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday (October... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (October 22,... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
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 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (October... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
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 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (October 22, 2020).... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (October 22, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (October 22, 2020). ========================... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (October 22, 2020). ========================... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (October 22, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,163.0741 ... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (October 22, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (October 22, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (October 22, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (October 22, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (October 22, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (October 22, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (October 22, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (October 22, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (October 22, 2020). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (October 22, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (October 22, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (October 22, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Exchange Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (October 22, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (October 22, 2020)... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (October 22, 2020).... Published 23 Oct, 2020 02:32am