Indian TV anchor’s arrest sparks outrage from govt MUMBAI: A controversial Indian TV news anchor known for inflammatory right-wing rhetoric was arrested Wednesday in... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
European Union funded projects reviewed ISLAMABAD: Makhdum Khusro Bakhtyar, the Minister for Economic Affairs chaired a high-level Portfolio Review Meeting... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Exchange Qureshi underlines fraternal nature of ties with Bosnia ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Bosnia and Herzegovina have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in various fields... Updated 05 Nov, 2020 04:12am
Exchange Imran shares concern on rise of Islamophobia with Dzaferovic ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has shared his concern with Chairman of the Presidency of Bosnia and ... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Maryam arrives in G-B ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice President Maryam Nawaz will travel to Gilgit-Baltistan for ... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Covid-19: Minister says situation not too bad yet to close all educational institutes ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Education Shafqat Mehmood on Wednesday said that the government was keenly observing... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
President seeks policy for distant-education at the earliest ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has asked the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan to formulate policy ... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Foreign Funding case: No deadline given by ECP to committee ISLAMABAD: Although, the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) is ‘satisfied’ with the proceedings of Scrutiny... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
G-B CEC accuses Bilawal of violating election code of conduct ISLAMABAD: Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Gilgit-Baltistan Raja Shehbaz Khan on Wednesday openly teamed up with... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
CDWP approves four projects ISLAMABAD: The Central Development Working Party (CDWP) approved four projects at a cost of Rs3.69 billion and ... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Admin order: Palpa decides to move court KARACHI: Pakistan Airline Pilots Association (Palpa) has decided to move the court against the admin order. 15/2020... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Vawda’s nationality: ECP submits record to IHC ISLAMABAD: The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) Wednesday submitted the record before the Islamabad High Court... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Turkey fines Facebook, others over new social media law ANKARA: Turkey on Wednesday fined Facebook, Twitter and three other social media companies for failing to appoint a... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
EU ministers agree to set up anti money laundering body BRUSSELS: European Union finance ministers agreed on Tuesday to set up an EU body that would fight money laundering... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
5G to launch in France this month PARIS: The latest generation 5G phone networks have a green light to go live in France later this month, the ... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
12 dead in India factory blast AHMEDABAD: At least 12 workers were killed Wednesday when part of a chemical warehouse collapsed following a ... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Category 2 hurricane Eta batters Nicaragua BILWI, (Nicaragua): Eta was downgraded to a Category 2 hurricane Tuesday even as it continued to pummel Nicaragua,... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
UAE opens consulate in Morocco-controlled Western Sahara LAAYOUNE: The United Arab Emirates on Wednesday became the first Arab country to open a diplomatic mission in the... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Radio burst from within Milky Way may help solve cosmic mystery PARIS: Astrophysicists have detected a burst of cosmic radio waves within our solar system for the first time and... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
EU launches sanctions against Belarus leader Lukashenko BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday launched a procedure to sanction Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko, his son ... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Italy to enforce curfew as Europe tries to stem virus surge ROME: Italian officials agreed on Wednesday to impose a night-time curfew, joining a slew of European nations in... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
S Arabia to ease restrictions on foreign workers RIYADH: Saudi Arabia said Wednesday it will ease key restrictions on millions of foreign workers, under reforms to... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
SHC orders issuance of notice to PBS KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) Wednesday ordered to issue notice to Pakistan Bureau of Statistics (PBS) to file... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
PHC extends bail of Safdar PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on Wednesday extended the bail of PML-N leader and husband of Maryam Nawaz... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: PM should follow Western democratic model “The Khan keeps saying that he has spent a long time in the West and therefore…” “Yes, yes – he went to... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
China acknowledges major progress made through CPEC projects BEIJING: Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said on Wednesday that seven years after the launch of China Pakistan... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Daniel Pearl murder case: SHC seeks report on petition challenging detention of accused KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Wednesday ordered the Sindh Home Department to furnish a comprehensive report on ... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Karachi Mega Projects: Murad orders release of Rs2.3bn KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah presiding over a meeting on Karachi Mega Projects directed the... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Housing sector revival termed ray of hope for lower middle class ISLAMABAD: The revival of pro-poor housing facilities under Prime Minister Imran Khan’s “Naya Pakistan”... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
G-B polls: Maryam to start campaign from today LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz vice-president Maryam Nawaz is all set to launch her party’s campaign for... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Firdous vows to thwart designs of enemies LAHORE: Special Assistant to Punjab Chief Minister on Information Dr Firdous Ashiq Awan has said that under the ... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Over 200 protesting farmers held LAHORE: The farmers’ sit-in turned violent after the police tried to disperse them here on Wednesday. On Tuesday,... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 09:11pm
Punjab reports 303 fresh corona cases, eight deaths LAHORE: Punjab has reported 303 fresh coronavirus cases and eight deaths during the last 24 hours taking the... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
PPP supports farmers’ demands: Ch Manzoor LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab General Secretary Ch Manzoor Ahmed has said that the PPP fully supports... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Punjab most secure province for investors: Buzdar LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Wednesday that Punjab is the most secure province for investors,... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
BoP, Engro Fertilizers launch warehouse receipt financing project LAHORE: To address the food security challenges of Pakistan, Bank of Punjab and Engro Fertilizers Limited have... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Haleeb Foods join hands with Pink Ribbon LAHORE: Haleeb Foods (HFL) has always been on the forefront when it comes to health and well-being of its employees... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
TPL Trakker launches TrakkerPro KARACHI: Delivering on its commitment to continuous innovation, TPL Trakker, Pakistan’s leading IoT Company, has... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Beaconhouse launches education tech platform for 200 schools KARACHI: Beaconhouse, Pakistan has introduced education technology platform for 200 schools and over 100,000 ... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
IoBM holds ICIBF-2020: Dr Ishrat elaborates on distinct advantages of Islamic Banking KARACHI: Dr Ishrat Hussain, Advisor to the Prime Minister on Institutional Reforms and Austerity, was the chief ... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Prof Nizam ul Hasan passes away KARACHI: One of the senior most child specialists of the country, Prof Nizam ul Hasan passed away here on Wednesday,... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Future US participation in Paris agreement rests on election Whatever the outcome of the presidential election, the United States will leave the Paris accord on Wednesday,... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Fear and poverty Poverty of a nation or a people cannot be attributed to denials from Providence or hardships of circumstances. It is... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Cotton Accelerating growth and employment Things are on the upswing for Pakistan’s economy. The government’s efforts have proved to be instrumental in not... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Presidential reference: Judges release dissenting notes ISLAMABAD: Two judges of the court apex find allegations against Justice Qazi Faez Isa in the presidential reference... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 4, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (November 5, 2020).... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Exchange KSE-100 Index retreats: BRIndex100 slips KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday opened on a positive note, however failed to continue this momentum and... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Energy US natural gas futures fall on milder weather NEW YORK: US natural gas futures fell over 4% on Tuesday from a near 21-month high over the past few days on... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Grains Euronext wheat flat as firm trend in Chicago PARIS: Euronext wheat consolidated for a second day on Tuesday as traders set a firm trend in Chicago and brisk... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 176,646 tonnes of cargo comprising 117,031 tonnes of import cargo and 59,615 ... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (November 4, 2020).... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Trading volume remains low due to cautious buying by mills KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Wednesday. Market sources told that mills were involved in... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Saudi bourse leads most Gulf markets higher DUBAI: Most Middle Eastern Markets ended higher on Wednesday mirroring gains in oil prices, after President Donald... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Japan shares higher TOKYO: Japanese shares rose on Wednesday as markets cautiously eyed the US presidential election results, while ... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Stocks European stocks jump MILAN/FRANKFURT: European stocks closed with strong gains on Wednesday as investors unwound bets of a Democratic... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Stocks China stocks rise SHANGHAI: China stocks closed higher on Wednesday, underpinned by banking shares, as investors appeared to take in... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Wednesday’s early trade: Top indexes move higher NEW YORK: Technology stocks pushed Wall Street indexes sharply higher on Wednesday as an early vote count pointed to... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Stocks S&P futures climb • Banks, construction companies rise on stimulus bets • Wall Street’s fear gauge hits one-week low • Ten ... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Australian shares little changed, NZ up SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares ended little changed on Wednesday after sliding over 1% in the session, as... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Cotton & Textile Cotton eases NEW YORK: ICE cotton futures edged lower on Wednesday on technical selling and harvest pressure, while market... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Energy Oil rises 3pc • Markets volatile as US election outcome unclear NEW YORK: Oil prices rose more than 3% on Wednesday after... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold pares losses NEW YORK: Gold pared losses after sliding over 1% on Wednesday as the dollar steadied and expectations that Democrat... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Letters Police court martial?-I Since assumption of office early last month former Lahore Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Umar Sheikh has demonstrated... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 02:16pm
Energy Increase in tariff sought: Nepra set to hear Wapda’s petition on 12th ISLAMABAD: The National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (Nepra) is all set to hear tariff petition of Water and... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (November 4, 2020).... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 4, 2020)... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (November 4, 2020). ======================================= ... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Wednesday (November 4, 2020).... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 4, 2020).... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (November 4, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Published 05 Nov, 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 (November 4, 2020).... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Currency THE RUPEE: Firmness prevails KARACHI: On Wednesday, Pakistan Rupee, on market close, remained unchanged in open market against major currencies... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (November 4, 2020).... Published 05 Nov, 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 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Wednesday (November 4, 2020)... Published 05 Nov, 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 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Wednesday (November 4, 2020). ==================================== ... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 05 Nov, 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 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 4, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 4, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 4, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,155.0690... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 4, 2020). ========================... Published 05 Nov, 2020 02:53am
KSE-100 closes above 97,000 for the first time as investors dismiss political noise, index gains 1,782 points