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 24 Oct, 2020 02:54am
'Punjab Rozgar Scheme': 1.6 million needy people will get jobs: Buzdar LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Friday that 1.6 million needy people will get jobs through... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:01am
Nawaz will be in Pakistan's jail by January 15: Faraz ISLAMABAD: Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Friday said PML-N's absconder leader... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:01am
Letters IMF, WB lowering growth projections Both the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank (WB) have lowered growth projections for Pakistan. ... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:16am
Exchange The United Nations, 75 years young: Engaging youth social entrepreneurs to accelerate the SDGs This year, the United Nations is marking its 75th anniversary - a milestone of extraordinary economic and social... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Turning point in Thailand: Queen's brush with protest Matthew Tostevin / Patpicha Tanakasempipat / Chayut Setboonsarng / Panu Wongcha-um A defining moment in Thailand's... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:10am
Consequences Apropos a recent front page news in an English-language daily, that the Prime Minister was angered over delay in... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:12am
PIA under greater govt focus Adviser to Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity, Dr Ishrat Husain has proposed to the federal... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:12am
Chief of Air Staff pays maiden visit to NUST ISLAMABAD: Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Mujahid Anwar Khan NI(M) paid his maiden visit to the National... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:01am
Currency KP PA condemns Nawaz's tirade against institutions PESHAWAR: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Friday adopted a resolution condemning the tirade of Nawaz Sharif against ... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:01am
4,400.68 acres of Railways land occupied illegally: NA told ISLAMABAD: A total of 4,400.68 acres land of Pakistan Railways around the country is under unauthorised occupation.... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:01am
Gulshan-e-Iqbal explosion: SSGC clarifies KARACHI: A powerful explosion took place in Allah Noor Apartment in Karachi's densely-populated Gulshan-e-Iqbal ... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:01am
193 fish ponds established to overcome malnutrition: DG fisheries HYDERABAD: Director General Fisheries Sindh Mir Allah Dad Talpur said that to overcome malnutrition problem in... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Special persons need our support, encouragement: Shallwani KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Iftikhar Ali Shallwani on Friday said that special persons are integral part of our... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
PM urged to defer EOBI audits for two years KARACHI: Engr Nisar Ahmed Khan, President SITE Superhighway Association of Industry (SSHAI), has urged the Prime... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:01am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: A dog pound "Islamabad's red zone looks like a dog pound." "I would urge you to be careful, you know and I know how sensitive... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:13am
Europe MEPs adopt huge farm bill despite climate anger BRUSSELS: The European Parliament easily passed a massive farm subsidy bill on Friday, to the fury of environmental... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Intel's margins tumble NEW YORK: Intel Corp on Thursday reported that margins tumbled in the latest quarter as consumers bought cheaper... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Huawei revenue growth wilts under 'intense pressure' SHANGHAI: Huawei's revenue growth slowed significantly in the first nine months of 2020, the Chinese telecom giant... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Trump announces Sudan normalising relations with Israel WASHINGTON: Sudan on Friday agreed to be the latest Arab nation to recognize Israel, President Donald Trump ... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Xi invokes Chinese military might with US in mind BEIJING: President Xi Jinping on Friday warned of China's military resolve to defeat "invaders", speaking on a 70th... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Balochistan, G-B and FATA students: Governor announces 4-year scholarship programme LAHORE: Announcing a four-year scholarship programme for students of Balochistan, Gilgit-Baltistan and FATA, Punjab... Updated 28 Oct, 2020 08:31pm
First super vessel of wheat to reach Karachi in November LAHORE: Under a Government-to-Government agreement signed by the Pakistan Agricultural Storage & Services... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:01am
Pink Residency case: Two prosecution witnesses record statements ISLAMABAD: The accountability court hearing multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case on Friday recorded the... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Dry weather likely today KARACHI: The Met Office on Friday forecast mainly dry weather for the most parts of the country in the next 24 ... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Businesspeople asked to team up with traffic police KARACHI: In response to concerns expressed over pathetic traffic condition in Karachi, particularly in the old city... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Stakeholders urge government to tackle GI issue with much care LAHORE: Stakeholders of the agriculture value chain have urged the government to tackle GI issue with much care,... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
'Dummy' Imran occupying PM's office, says Maryam LAHORE: Terming the Karachi incident shameful and an attack on the federal government (federation), Pakistan Muslim... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
ATC extends pre-arrest bail of Sanaullah, Safdar LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Friday extended pre-arrest bail of PML-N MNA Rana Sanaullah Khan, Capt Muhammad... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
UN urged to appoint special envoy to resolve Kashmir dispute ISLAMABAD: Speakers at a seminar have urged the United Nations to appoint a special envoy on Kashmir, aiming at... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
IHC reserves verdict on appointments at PIMS ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Friday reserved verdict regarding appointments on the posts of registrar... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
PSDP 2020-21: Rs 289.71 billion released against budgeted Rs 650 billion ISLAMABAD: The federal government has released Rs289.71 billion (44.57 percent) including Rs31.2 billion foreign aid... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
PML-N flays 'worst' inflation and unemployment ISLAMABAD: The opposition Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) on Friday passed a resolution condemning the worst... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
NA session adjourned after opposition's walkout ISLAMABAD: The Speaker of National Assembly Asad Qaiser was left with no option but to adjourn the house after PPP... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Exchange FY 2020-21 Q1: IT, ITeS export remittances surge to $379.251 million ISLAMABAD: The Information Telecommunication (IT) and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) export remittances comprising... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Foreign funding case: ECP expresses 'satisfaction' over progress report ISLAMABAD: In a major development, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Friday expressed 'satisfaction' over... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (October 23, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (October 24, 2020).... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (October 23, 2020).... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
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 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Friday (October 23, 2020).... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
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 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Exchange KSE-100 Index rebounds: BRIndex100 inches up KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a mixed trend, however closed on a positive note due to select... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Repayment of power sector loan: Rs 72.63 billion supplementary grant approved by government ISLAMABAD: The federal government has approved a supplementary grant of Rs 72.635 billion for repayment of the power... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:08am
Currency Country remains on 'grey list' ISLAMABAD: The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has strongly urged Pakistan to swiftly complete its full action... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:08am
Currency Islamic Naya Pakistan Certificate unveiled KARACHI: The government of Pakistan has started issuance of Islamic Naya Pakistan Certificates (INPCs) for overseas... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:08am
US says AIG settles tax shelter lawsuit, forgoes over $400 million tax credits NEW YORK: American International Group Inc agreed to give up claims to more than $400 million of foreign tax credits... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:08am
Presidential reference against Justice Isa quashed by SC ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court noticed no authorization for investigating the affairs against Justice Qazi Faez Isa ... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:08am
Imran says will talk to British PM to bring back Nawaz KARACHI: Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that his government is already in talks with the authorities in the... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:08am
SPI down 0.23 percent WoW ISLAMABAD: The Sensitive Price Indicator (SPI) for the week ended October 22, 2020 recorded a decrease of 0.23... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
PIDA Ordinance can be amended: AGP KARACHI: The federal government will not initiate any work on Bundal and Buddu Islands under the Pakistan Island... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
$2.734 billion inflows received in Q1: EAD ISLAMABAD: The country has received $2.734 billion total external inflows from multiple financing sources in first... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Minister explains why prices of medicines increased ISLAMABAD: Minister of State for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan on Friday said the federal government... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Trump calls India, China air 'filthy' NASHVILLE: US President Donald Trump on Thursday described the air in India and China as "filthy" as he denounced... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Raoof Hasan made SAPM on Information ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has appointed Raoof Hasan as his Special Assistant on Information and... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
2nd review of EFF: IMF, Pakistan remain closely engaged ISLAMABAD: The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Friday said the Fund team and the Pakistani authorities remain... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Detention of accused for long by NAB is unfair, unjust: Justice Bandial ISLAMABAD: "Keeping an accused in custody for long by the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) is unfair and ... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
WB approves $304 million in financing for PRIDE Programme ISLAMABAD: The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved $304 million in financing for Punjab Resource... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
NCOC declares 40 percent raise in nationwide coronavirus cases in 5 days ISLAMABAD: The country has recorded a 40 percent increase in nationwide coronavirus cases over the past five days,... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Commodities Gold drops KARACHI: Gold on Friday further declined by Rs350 to Rs115350 per tola on the local market, traders said. Price of... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am
Grains China eyes more corn imports as shipments surge, set to become top buyer SINGAPORE/BEIJING: China's government is discussing permits for millions of tonnes of additional corn imports over... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Commodities Copper drifts lower as investors question recent rally LONDON: Copper eased on Friday as some investors questioned whether recent gains were exaggerated and not fully... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am
Commodities Gold slips below $1,900/oz in NY NEW YORK: Gold eased in early New York trade on Friday as the dollar recouped some losses, but uncertainty going... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am
Commodities Palm oil flat, logs 2 percent weekly rise KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures ended flat on Friday, but logged a 2.5% weekly rise as wet weather... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Energy Oil falls on Libyan output, Covid-19 demand concerns NEW YORK, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Oil fell roughly $1 a barrel on Friday and headed for a weekly drop on rising Libyan... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Energy US natural gas holds near 20-month high NEW YORK: US natural gas futures traded within a few cents of a 20-month high on Thursday on a slightly smaller than... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 7.792... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 135,552 tonnes of cargo comprising 91,581 tonnes of import cargo and 43,971 tonnes... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Cotton & Textile Cautious buying by mills on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Friday. Market sources told that mills were involved in cautious... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Energy Insurance Ordinance, 2000: PD submits summary to amend Section 166 (3) ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has submitted a summary to the Cabinet to an amendment in Section 166 (3) of the... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am
Aaj TV - Saturday's Program schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time). 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Updated 24 Oct, 2020 03:11am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (October 23, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate ... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (October 23, 2020).... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Currency THE RUPEE: Rupee strengthening KARACHI: On Friday, on market close, PKR continued its yesterday's trend by gaining value against USD in both... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (October 23, 2020)... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (October 23, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (October 23, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (October 23, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 23, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (October 23, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,430.2266... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 23, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 23, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 23, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 23, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 23, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (October 23, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (October 23, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 23, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Friday (October 23, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,162.7061 Bid... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 23, 2020). ========================... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (October 23, 2020). ========================... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (October 23, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (October 23, 2020).... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
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 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Friday (October ... Published 24 Oct, 2020 02:41am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points