Germany sets tough new virus curbs as global cases hit record PARIS: Germany on Wednesday imposed drastic curbs on people’s daily lives to contain a surge in coronavirus cases... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Pompeo slams ‘predator’ China as US seeks Asian influence COLOMBO: US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called China’s Communist government a “predator” Wednesday as he... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Two dead as Typhoon Molave slams into Vietnam QUANG NGAI, (Vietnam): Two people were reported killed and 26 others missing as Typhoon Molave hit central Vietnam... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Treaty banning N-weapons opens ‘new era’: ICAN GENEVA: In 2017, Beatrice Fihn’s organisation ICAN won the Nobel Peace Prize for what many considered an ... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
US lifts funding ban on Israeli research in West Bank, Golan OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: The United States on Wednesday removed restrictions on funding for Israeli research in the... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Millions queue to vote as India’s Bihar election gets under way PATNA: Millions of Indians turned out to cast ballots in a state election Wednesday in the world’s biggest vote... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
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 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (October 28, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (October 29, 2020).... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
NATIONAL DAY OF TURKEY: Republic Day of Turkey Celebrated in Pakistan by Dawlance-Arçelik TEXT: The socio-economic relations between Turkey and Pakistan have continued to strengthen over the decades. This... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
NATIONAL DAY OF TURKEY: Turkey’s Economy on a Steady Path TEXT: Turkey’s Economy on a Steady Path Turkey’s industrial production index in July 2020 posted a 4.4 percent... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
NATIONAL DAY OF TURKEY: It’s Time to Invest in Ideas TEXT: The world economy is going through its 3rd big global change. It has been thousands of years since the... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
MDCAT: SHC directs PMC to extend registration deadline KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) Wednesday directed Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC) to extend registration deadline... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
BD’s growth and Pakistan’s prospects According to the IMF’s latest estimation, the growth of India’s gross domestic product (GDP) will witness a... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Currency Biden would face uncertain path to detente with wary Iran Joe Biden plans to scrap what he calls the “dangerous failure” of President Donald Trump’s maximum pressure... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Currency Central banks flexing their green muscle for climate fight Central bankers fighting to save the global economy from the coronavirus fallout are preparing to deploy their... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Letters What’s happening? Three rallies held by opposition parties from the platform of Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) seem to have ... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: ‘We’re all thieves’ “The Prime Minister has pledged yet again to bring down prices.” “But does he know how.” “Yes he does, ... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
President confers ‘Shaan Pakistan’ award on 38 ‘corona’ heroes LAHORE: President Dr. Arif Alvi in a ceremony held at Governor House awarded ‘Shaan Pakistan’ award to 38 Corona... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
APTMA Punjab assured of early disposal of refund claims LAHORE: Chief Commissioner Corporate Office, RTO Lahore Amna Hassan has assured Chairman All Pakistan Textile Mills... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Punjab Assembly session on Nov 5 LAHORE: A spokesperson for the Punjab Law and Parliamentary Affairs Department said that a session of the Punjab... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Demographic composition of IIOJK: AJK president denounces India’s sinister designs LAHORE: President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir Sardar Masood Khan has denounced the Indian attempts to change the... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Exchange Terrorist incidents: Pakistan’s concerns conveyed to Afghan FM: Qureshi ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has once again asked Afghanistan to ensure that its soil is not used by anyone against Pakistan... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Terror groups based in Afghanistan behind terrorism in country? ISLAMABAD: The remnants and sympathizers of terror groups based in Afghanistan are believed to be behind the latest... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Online dashboard LAHORE: The Punjab Local Government Department has set up an online dashboard for the department's annual ... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Cotton GIDC review petitions: SC cannot make ruling on matters pending before high courts: counsel ISLAMABAD: Makhdoom Ali Khan, counsel for industrial and commercial entities, said the Sindh High Court (SHC) in 377... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
AGP report indicative of incompetence of PTI govt: PML-N ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Wednesday said that the recent report by Auditor General Pakistan... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Ch Khizer joins PML-Q LAHORE: Ch Khizer Abbas Jatt from Jaranwala and independent candidate for National Assembly seat from Vehari Rana... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Power surcharges: NA panel defers approval of two amendments to laws ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly Standing Committee on Power Wednesday deferred approval of two amendments in... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Exchange Washington and New Delhi: Senate body takes notice of BECA agreement ISLAMABAD: The Senate Standing Committee on Defence Production on Wednesday passed a resolution, while taking notice... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Covid-19 prevention: Placebo-controlled trial begins at AKU KARACHI: As the world waits impatiently for a Covid-19 vaccine, the Pakistani arm of the largest global study to ... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Increase in terror incidents: JI chief seeks explanation from govt, agencies LAHORE: Chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Senator Sirajul Haq has sought explanation from the government and security ... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
CDA urged to shun bureaucratic ‘apathy’ ISLAMABAD: Deputy Chairman Senate Saleem Mandviwalla on Wednesday expressed strong annoyance on Capital Development... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Stocks ISE Towers REIT Management Co announces final cash dividend ISLAMABAD: Thirty first Annual General Meeting of ISE Towers REIT Management Company Limited formerly Islamabad ... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Stocks FTSE 100 dives to 6-month low LONDON: London stocks slumped on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 tumbling to its lowest level in six months as ... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares up SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares ended four straight sessions of losses to close slightly higher on Wednesday as... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Stocks S&P, Dow slip NEW YORK: Stocks on Wall Street closed little changed on Tuesday, with the Dow and S&P 500 slipping on... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Wednesday’s early trade: S&P, Dow sink to late-Sept lows NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow hit their lowest levels since late-September on Wednesday as coronavirus cases... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Russia’s Tu-154 jet completes final passenger voyage MOSCOW: The Tupolev Tu-154 aircraft, a flagship model of Soviet aviation, flew its final passenger flight on... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Nigeria’s Okonjo-Iweala proposed as WTO chief, US opposed GENEVA: Key WTO ambassadors tapped Nigeria’s Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala Wednesday as the best pick to lead the... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Murad inaugurates Kalidas Small Dam at Nagarparkar KARACHI/NAGARPARKAR: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the people of Thar were with Pakistan... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Navy conducts successful live weapon firing exercise in N Arabian Sea KARACHI: In an impressive fire power display, Pakistan Navy Fleet units demonstrated their optimum standard of ... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Umar lays foundation stones of two roads ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar laid the foundation stone of... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Tap water in Hyderabad not safe to drink; SEPA serves notice on WASA KARACHI: The laboratory test of water samples collected from Hyderabad filtration plant and carried out by the Sindh... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Work begins to replace faulty flyover joint expansion KARACHI: Karachi Metropolitan Corporation on Wednesday started replacement of Liaquatabad flyover’s faulty joint... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Exchange Park Lane case: Prosecution witness produces different documents before AC ISLAMABAD: The prosecution witness produced different documents before the Accountability Court hearing ... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Alleged kidnapping of Matiullah: SC expresses dissatisfaction over police report ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Wednesday expressed dissatisfaction over the Islamabad police report regarding... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Suri says knows well how to run NA ISLAMABAD: Deputy Speaker National Assembly Qasim Suri on Wednesday correctly schooled the opposition parties on the... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
PPP’s Rabbani demands President’s resignation ISLAMABAD: Former chairman Senate and Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) stalwart Mian Raza Rabbani said that President Dr... Updated 29 Oct, 2020 04:41am
IHC informed: Five Indian convicted of espionage released, repatriated to India ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior on Wednesday apprised the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that five Indian prisoners,... Updated 29 Oct, 2020 04:41am
Imran Ismail, Umer Ayub visit Hyderabad HYDERABAD: The Governor Sindh Imran Ismail along with Federal Minister for Power, Petroleum and Natural Resources... Updated 29 Oct, 2020 04:41am
Provisional release of consignments: Customs directs for consistency KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has directed the collectors of all three collectorates to ensure consistency in ... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Nepra holds breast cancer awareness session ISLAMABAD: National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) organized a breast cancer awareness session at... Updated 29 Oct, 2020 04:41am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
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 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Wednesday ... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (October 28,... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
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 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
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 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
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 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
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 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (October 28, 2020).... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ========================... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ========================... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,167.1048... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Exchange Board meetings in progress KARACHI: Board Meetings in Progress of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ==================================== ... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (October 28, 2020)... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (October 28, 2020).... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
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 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (October 28, 2020).... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Currency THE RUPEE: Upward gain continues KARACHI: On Wednesday, on market close, PKR continued its upward gain. It went up against USD in both interbank and... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (October 28, 2020).... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (October 28, 2020).... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Wednesday (October 28, 2020).... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (October 28, 2020). ======================================= ... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (October 28, 2020)... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (October 28, 2020).... Published 29 Oct, 2020 02:53am