31,389 villages in country yet to be electrified LAHORE: As many as 31,389 villages in Pakistan are yet to be electrified as 157, 203 out of 188,592 villages are... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Santex Products partners with IBA Karachi KARACHI: Santex Products, one of the first manufacturers of feminine hygiene products in Pakistan, has partnered ... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Mobile phones import increases 83.17 percent in Q1 ISLAMABAD: The import of mobile phones into the country has witnessed an increase of 83.17 percent during the first... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Five Covid-19 cases: QAU Islamabad temporarily closed ISLAMABAD: The Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU) Islamabad Monday was temporarily closed following the emergence of five... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Civil society urges lender agencies to cancel debt repayment ISLAMABAD: Civil society organizations have demanded of the lender agencies to cancel the debt repayment due to... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Pakistan has lowest internet penetration rate in South Asia: GSMA KARACHI: It is a well-known fact that the mobile revolution has reshaped the lives of millions of Pakistanis. From... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
USA KGB devices to go under the hammer in US NEW YORK: A gun designed to look like a tube of lipstick, a purse with a hidden camera and a hotel room listening... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
USA Stimulus talks slow but continue: White House official WASHINGTON: US policymakers continued to hold talks Monday on a new spending package to aid the virus-hit economy,... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Europe German confidence dips FRANKFURT AM MAIN: German business confidence in October fell for the first time since April, as businesses become... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Middle East Saddam's right-hand man dies BAGHDAD: Saddam Hussein's right-hand man Izzat Ibrahim al-Duri, a long-time fugitive, has died, the executed Iraqi... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Middle East Russia strikes kill 78 Turkey-backed rebels in Syria BEIRUT: Air strikes by Damascus regime ally Russia killed 78 Turkey-backed rebels in northwestern Syria on Monday, a... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Exchange India, US clinch defence pact on satellite data NEW DELHI: India will sign a military agreement with the United States for sharing of sensitive satellite data, the... Updated 01 Nov, 2020 02:59am
USA Trump set for Supreme Court boost in election final week WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump's struggling reelection campaign receives a major boost Monday with the expected... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Asia Third attempt at Karabakh ceasefire quickly collapses STEPANAKERT, (Azerbaijan): A third attempt at halting weeks of fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh collapsed quickly on... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Asia Seven fishermen missing as Typhoon Molave drenches Philippines POLA, (Philippines): Searches were under way Monday for seven fishermen in the Philippines as a typhoon swept across... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Europe Private psychotherapy notes leaked in major Finnish hack HELSINKI: The confidential treatment records of tens of thousands of psychotherapy patients in Finland have been... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Europe Anger over Italy rules as curfews enforced around Europe ROME: Italian officials faced a backlash on Monday after imposing coronavirus restrictions aimed at "saving... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Children can become silent carriers of coronavirus: experts KARACHI: Amid fears of second wave of the coronavirus in the country with no more restrictions and lockdown in ... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Government urged to develop, implement agri tourism policy HYDERABAD: Agriculture extension experts, economists and research scholars asked the government to develop policy ... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Sindh Resilience Project: WB to contribute Rs 14.80 billion KARACHI: World Bank (WB) will contribute Rs14.80 billion as part of the FEC of Sindh Resilience Project (SRP). The... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Processions of Eid Miladun Nabi: Comprehensive security plan devised ISLAMABAD:-The city police have devised a comprehensive security plan for the main processions of Eid Miladun Nabi ... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Treasury and opposition create rumpus in NA ISLAMABAD: The treasury and opposition in National Assembly created rumpus in the house to take get credit for... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Public holiday on 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal ISLAMABAD: The government has announced a public holiday on 12th Rabi-ul-Awwal throughout the country. According to... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Fake bank accounts cases: NAB claims recovery of Rs23bn ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) claimed to have recovered Rs23 billion in multi-billion fake... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
LG system: SC reserves judgment on MQM's petition ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Monday reserved judgment on the petition of Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) to strike... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Summoning of French ambassador: IHC moved seeking directions for govt ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) was approached on Monday seeking directions to the government to summon... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Currency Senate passes resolution against caricatures ISLAMABAD: The upper House of the Parliament on Monday unanimously passed a resolution to condemn the "latest ... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
KMC forms Baghban committee KARACHI: On directives of Administrator Karachi Iftikhar Ali Shallwani, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation on Monday... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Monday (October 26, 2020) and the forecast for Tuesday (October 27, 2020).... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Exchange PSX ends on positive note: BRIndex100 strengthens KARACHI: Despite foreign selling, Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed bullish trend Monday on the back of healthy... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Letters The challenge of Covid-19 Alarmingly, the number of positive coronavirus-19 cases is on the rise again in the country. One of the reasons... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Tax hikes may help Russian oil majors stomach OPEC output curbs Higher taxes imposed on Russia's energy sector could make prolonged output curbs by OPEC and allied producers easier... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Exchange PDM's Quetta show The Pakistan Democratic Movement's (PDM's) rally in Quetta was huge, indicating that its narrative has gripped not... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Exchange State of the BoP The SBP has recently released the statistics on the balance of payments for Pakistan for the first quarter of... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Stocks SECP registered 2,365 firms in Sept ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) registered 2,365 new companies in September... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Pakistan proposes making Chitral to Chakdara Highway part of CPEC ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Monday proposed inclusion of Chitral to Chakdara Highway (N-45) connecting Swat Motorway as... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Several members of BMP resign before upcoming FPCCI elections ISLAMABAD: The ruling group Businessmen Panel (BMP) of the Federation of Pakistan Chambers of Commerce and Industry... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
IOK lockdown: Punjab govt observes 'Black Day' today LAHORE: The Punjab and the federal government will observe 'Black Day' today (Tuesday) to protest against the ... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Aldar lifts Abu Dhabi, Egypt extends losses DUBAI: Abu Dhabi's index closed higher on Monday boosted by gains in Aldar Properties following a government ... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Japanese shares lower TOKYO: Japanese shares edged lower on Monday, as investors were on guard ahead of a slew of earnings reports, while ... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Stocks SAP drags down German shares MILAN/FRANKFURT: German shares closed at their lowest in nearly four months on Monday as Europe's most valuable tech... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Stocks China stocks fall SHANGHAI: China stocks ended lower on Monday, dragged down by the consumer sector after the country's largest liquor... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Monday's early afternoon trade: US stocks down • Travel-related stocks fall as Covid-19 cases soar • Hasbro falls after reporting quarterly results • ... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Australian shares slip, NZ up SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares dipped on Monday, with gold stocks leading losses, as a record rise in... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Travel, energy stocks drag UK shares lower LONDON: London stocks closed sharply lower on Monday, weighed by travel and energy stocks, while a resurgence in... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 276,085 tonnes of cargo comprising 181,519 tonnes of import cargo and 94,566 ... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
CM slams blasphemous caricatures in France LAHORE: Chief Minister Punjab Sardar Usman Buzdar has strongly condemned encouragement of blasphemous caricatures in... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
WASA plans to construct 27-kilometer-long sewerage line LAHORE: The Water and Sanitation Authority (WASA) Lahore is planning to construct a 27km long underground sewerage... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
IGP seeks data of serving, ex-govt officials supporting land grabbers LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Inam Ghani has ordered that lists should be prepared with complete... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Currency Bails of Rana Sanaullah, Safdar confirmed LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court on Monday confirmed the bails of PML-N Rana Sanaullah Khan, Capt Muhammad Safdar... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Siraj for severing diplomatic ties with France LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Senator Sirajul Haq has called from severing all diplomatic relations with France... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Fisheries, aquaculture sector: UVAS holds stakeholders meeting LAHORE: The University of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (UVAS) Lahore organised a stakeholders meeting of... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
198 new cases of coronavirus in Punjab: People violating precautionary measures LAHORE: The people of provincial capital are undeterred by the rising cases of coronavirus in Punjab as they are... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Macron's flawed approach "On 2 October French President Macron announced new laws to combat what he termed radical Islam..." "Yes that's... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Monday (October 26, 2020). ======================================= CONES... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Friday official prices.... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Monday (October 26, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Monday (October 26, 2020).... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Currency THE RUPEE: Firm trend KARACHI: On Monday, after market closing, Pakistan Rupee continued on to its upward trend from last week by gaining... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Monday (October 26, 2020).... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
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 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Monday (October 26, 2020).... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Monday (October 26, 2020)... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Monday... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Monday (October 26, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
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 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Monday (October 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (October 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Monday (October 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,453.4876... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (October 26, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Monday (October 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Monday (October 26, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,172.0838 Bid... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 26, 2020). ========================... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Monday (October 26, 2020). ========================... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Monday (October 26, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Monday (October 26, 2020).... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
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 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Monday (October 26, ... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
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 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Cabinet to meet today: MLA pacts, economy, political situation top agenda ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet which is scheduled to meet on Tuesday (Oct 27) with Prime Minister in the chair will... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Electricity to industrial consumers: Finance Ministry confused about subsidy arrangement ISLAMABAD: Finance Ministry is reportedly confused about the subsidy arrangement of around Rs 350 billion on supply... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
CNG, power, general industry: Increase in gas prices notified by Ogra ISLAMABAD: The Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority (Ogra) notified on Monday an increase in gas prices for CNG, power,... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
China hits US media with new rules in tit-for-tat retaliation BEIJING: China tightened the rules on a number of US media outlets on Monday, in a move it said was "necessary and... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Currency Disinvestment proceeds: SBP further streamlines process of remittance KARACHI: In order to further streamline the process of remittance of disinvestment proceeds, the State Bank of... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am
Covid-19 donations: No funds released to provinces, AJK and G-B, NA told ISLAMABAD: Despite getting a huge sum of Rs 4.84 billion donations from both national and international donors to... Published 27 Oct, 2020 02:59am