USA NY Times sees gains as subscriber base tops 7 million NEW YORK: The New York Times said Thursday profits rose in the past quarter, lifted by gains in paying digital... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:25am
South Asia Afghan violence soars despite peace talks: watchdog KABUL: Violent attacks in Afghanistan surged by 50 percent over recent months even as the Kabul government and the... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Europe Kosovo president resigns to face war crimes court PRISTINA": Kosovo president and former guerilla leader Hashim Thaci resigned Thursday to face an indictment from a... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
EU calls for halt to Israeli demolition of Palestinian buildings BRUSSELS: The EU on Thursday called on Israel to cease demolishing Palestinian homes in the occupied West Bank and... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:25am
Europe DNA might replace barcodes to tag art, voter ballots PARIS: Easy-to-remove barcodes and QR codes used to tag everything from T-shirts to car engines may soon be replaced... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
China Beijing bars more foreign arrivals BEIJING: China on Thursday defended a ban on non-Chinese arrivals from a growing list of countries as "reasonable ... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Europe City centres deserted as England enters new lockdown LONDON: City centres reverted to ghost towns as England's 56 million people entered a second coronavirus lockdown on... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
WHO warns of 'explosion' of virus cases in Europe COPENHAGEN: The World Health Organization (WHO) in Europe on Thursday said it was seeing an "explosion" of... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:25am
JI Karachi discusses city's poor civic, transportation issues with Sindh CM KARACHI: Jamaat-e-Islami Karachi on Wednesday discussed the city's issues on poor civic and transportation with ... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:27am
Over-population, lack of storage facilities aggravating water availability: experts KARACHI: The rapid urbanisation, over-population, industrial pollution and lack of storage facilities are ... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Minister concerned over sealing of Jazz head office on tax matters ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Information Technology and Telecommunications Syed Aminul Haque Thursday expressed... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Fake bank accounts case hearing put off till 10th ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court hearing multi-billion rupees fake bank accounts case could not complete ... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:22am
Punjab yet to finalise LG election date ISLAMABAD: The Punjab government is yet to provide a date to the Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) for holding... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:29am
Seven out of eight Indian prisoners released, IHC told ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Interior Thursday apprised the Islamabad High Court (IHC) that seven out of eight Indian... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:23am
Steady rise in Covid-19 cases witnessed countrywide ISLAMABAD: After a steady rise in the last week, over 1,000 Covid-19 cases were reported daily in Pakistan during ... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:22am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 5, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (November 6, 2020).... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:29am
Making counterfeit cigarettes: FIA registers case against fraudsters ISLAMABAD: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has registered a criminal case against fraudsters involved in... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:31am
Energy Electricity bills: Lesco withdraws instalments facility LAHORE: Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) has withdrawn the facility of instalments in electricity bills to ... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Reko Diq reference: NAB arrests two accused ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) has claimed to have arrested two accused in Reko Diq reference ... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:31am
Exchange Police court martial?-II As for the lack of disciple, it is ironical, indeed, that of all people former CCPO Sheikh should be complaining... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 02:16pm
Currency Unshackling debt shackles It is now officially admitted that the coalition Government of Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) secured over $13... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Pandemic's second wave and oil markets 'For an industry still heavily scarred by the events of March and April, when prices went into free-fall as... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Ant Group fiasco reflects battle for China's financial soul China's last-minute abandonment of Ant Group's record-breaking IPO stems from an intensifying battle for the soul of... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Farmers end sit-in after talks with government LAHORE: After successful talks with the Punjab government, the Pakistan Kisaan Ittehad announced to end sit-ins.... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:29am
Farmer's death by Punjab police exposes fascist face of government: PPP LAHORE: Secretary General Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Punjab Ch Manzoor Ahmed said Thursday death of a farmer ... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:29am
Deputy Commissioner Okara removed LAHORE: Deputy Commissioner Okara has been removed from his post and a notification has also been issued while ... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:30am
Call for rapid fire fighting system to stem losses LAHORE: Sheikhupura Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Adil Mehmood called for a rapid fire fighting... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:31am
PTI government serious in promoting tourism, says Bukhari LAHORE: Syed Zulfiqar (Zulfi) Bukhari, Special Assistant to Prime Minister for Overseas Pakistanis and Tourism has... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:31am
Stocks Qatar leads most Gulf markets higher • Aramex gains on higher revenue • Egypt's cabinet approves sukuk law DUBAI: Most stock markets in the Gulf... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:22am
Stocks Tokyo stocks up TOKYO: Tokyo stocks closed higher Thursday, as a result in US presidential election appeared imminent. The benchmark... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:22am
Stocks European stocks climb MILAN/FRANKFURT: European stocks hit a more than two-week high on Thursday, as strong quarterly earnings, fresh... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:22am
Stocks China shares surge SHANGHAI: China shares ended higher on Thursday as US election results showed a firming lead for Democratic... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Thursday's early trade: Wall Street draws comfort from divided Congress NEW YORK: US stocks jumped on Thursday as bets on Republicans retaining control of the Senate eased worries of major... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Stocks US stocks jump • S&P healthcare index jumps to record high NEW YORK: US stocks surged to close higher on Wednesday as the... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Australian shares rise, New Zealand falls SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares climbed more than 1% on Thursday, with the healthcare sector leading gains, as... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Stocks London stocks gain after BoE extends stimulus programme LONDON: London stocks rose on Thursday after the government and Bank of England both ramped up stimulus programmes ... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 97,966 tonnes of cargo comprising 72,312 tonnes of import cargo and 25,654 tonnes... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Stocks PSBA launches its website KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Brokers Association (PSBA) has officially announced the launch of the website here on... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Arzoo Raja case: SHC orders formation of medical board to find age KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday ordered to constitute a medical board to determine the age of Arzoo... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:31am
Alvi confers Nishan-e-Pakistan on Bosnian presidency chairman ISLAMABAD: The government has presented the country's highest civil award - Nishan-e-Pakistan - to the Presidency of... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:29am
SHC orders removal of Jakhrani's name from ECL KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) on Thursday ordered removal of the name of Ijaz Jakhrani, Advisor to Sindh Chief... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:29am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Firdous replaces Chauhan "Firdous Ashiq Awan says that when the notification giving her Chauhan's portfolio was made public it was akin to a... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Pakistan rejects fallacious Indian propaganda against Kartarpur Corridor ISLAMABAD: Pakistan categorically rejected the "baseless and fallacious" propaganda by the Indian government against... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Sherry demands level-playing field for women in G-B elections ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) Parliamentary Leader in the Senate, Senator Sherry Rehman has demanded a... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:29am
SU holds seminar on 'Pak-Japan Trade: Channel of Social Connectivity' KARACHI: An international seminar titled "Pak-Japan Trade: Channel of Social Connectivity" was held on Wednesday at... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:26am
To finalise FTA with Pakistan: Thai envoy for holding virtual negotiations KARACHI: Consul General (CG) of Thailand Thatree Chauvachata has stressed that the 10th round of negotiations to be... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:32am
17 more patients of coronavirus die: Murad KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that 17 more patients of coronavirus died lifting the... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:29am
WB Country Director reviews Sindh projects KARACHI: The World Bank Country Director Najy Benhassine Thursday met the Local Government Minister Syed Nasir... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:29am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Thursday (November 5, 2020).... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (November 5, 2020).... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Currency THE RUPEE: USD falls more KARACHI: On Thursday, USD fell against PKR in both interbank and open markets on market close. PKR however, fell... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (November 5, 2020).... Published 06 Nov, 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 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Thursday (November 5, 2020).... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 06 Nov, 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 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (November 5, 2020). ======================== Offer Price ... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (November 5, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (November 5, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 5, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (November 5, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,165.8301 ... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 5, 2020). ========================... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 5, 2020). ========================... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (November 5, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (November 5, 2020).... Published 06 Nov, 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 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (November 5,... Published 06 Nov, 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 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Exchange PSX crosses 41,000 level: BRIndex100 edges up KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a bullish trend on the back of fresh buying by local and foreign... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Instrument to clear receivables of IPPs not finalised yet ISLAMABAD: The government has reportedly not yet finalised instrument to clear Rs400 billion outstanding receivables... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Nusrat Shehbaz declared absconder LAHORE: Under a court's directions here Thursday a proclamation has been issued to declare Nusrat Shehbaz, wife of... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
ABAD proposals: PM seeks progress report ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the relevant departments to submit their progress report in a week... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Supplementary grants: MoF opposes proposed bill ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Finance (MoF) has opposed a proposed bill seeking amendments in the Article 84 of the... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
IPEMC rules out closure of educational institutes ISLAMABAD: The Inter-Provincial Education Ministers Conference (IPEMC), while terming situation of the Covid-19 ... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Pakistan deeply values its ties with Bosnia- Herzegovina: COAS Islamabad: Chief of the Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday said that Pakistan had strong and important... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Commercial importers: Deadline for filing Annex-H extended ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has extended the time limit for filing of Annex-H (stock statement) of... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Grains Raw sugar rangebound LONDON: ICE raw sugar was rangebound on Thursday with the outcome of Tuesday's US presidential election yet to be... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Cotton & Textile Cotton steadies as crop quality offsets positions rollover NEW YORK: Cotton steadied on Thursday as concerns over deteriorating crop quality and bets for a smaller US crop in... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Commodities Copper prices climb LONDON: Copper prices edged higher on Thursday as the dollar slid and investors looked forward to more central bank... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:22am
Energy Oil falls as European lockdowns, US election uncertainty dominate NEW YORK: Oil prices dropped on Thursday, weighed down by the steady rise in coronavirus infections and as the... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:22am
Commodities Tokyo rubber futures climb on Shanghai gain TOKYO: Japanese rubber futures rose nearly 3% on Thursday, recovering from a two-week low hit in the previous... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Commodities Palm oil jumps 3 percent to 8-year high KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures climbed more than 3% to an eight-year high on Thursday, extending gains to ... Updated 06 Nov, 2020 03:22am
Grains Election violence hits Ivory Coast cocoa supply chain ABIDJAN: Cocoa bean arrivals at ports in Ivory Coast fell this week because of a violent political standoff ... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Commodities Gold prices up in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold held firm in a narrow range in Asian trade on Thursday as investors were cautiously optimistic that... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Commodities Gold hits 3-week peak in Europe LONDON: Gold bounced to a more than three-week peak on Thursday as increasing bets of a Joe Biden victory in the... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soyabeans hit four-year high CHICAGO: Chicago soyabean futures reached four-year highs on Thursday as dryness in South American crop areas raised... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold rallies NEW YORK: Gold bounced to a one-and-a-half month peak on Thursday as growing prospects of a Joe Biden victory in a... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Grains Sale of imported sugar begins in Punjab LAHORE: The sale of imported sugar at the officially-fixed price has begun in Sahulat Bazaars and open markets ... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Commodities CBOT soyabean futures up CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures gained on Wednesday as continued dryness in South America improved... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Grains CBOT corn futures higher CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures ended higher on Wednesday as traders eyed US stocks ahead of the Nov. ... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Grains Euronext wheat higher on brisk demand PARIS: Paris wheat futures edged higher on Wednesday as brisk overseas demand underpinned the European market in the... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am
Commodities Canadian canola futures climb WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures rose on Wednesday for a second straight day, lifted by soyaoil strength and... Published 06 Nov, 2020 02:59am