Currency Ultra-rare pink diamond to go under hammer in Geneva GENEVA: An extremely rare pink diamond will be auctioned in Geneva on November 11 by Sotheby's, which says it is... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Europe Rich nations fall short on climate finance pledge PARIS: Wealthy countries are falling short on a decade-old promise come due to ramp up climate finance for the... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Europe Belarus's Lukashenko and son put on EU sanctions list BRUSSELS: Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko and his son were officially put on the EU sanctions blacklist ... Updated 07 Nov, 2020 03:00am
Middle East Saudi princess robbed of luxury belongings in Paris heist PARIS: Thieves have taken some 600,000 euros worth of high-end goods from the Paris home of a Saudi princess, a... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Middle East Palestinian ends hunger strike after 103 days OCCUPIED JERUSALEM: A Palestinian detained by Israel for his alleged membership in a militant group has ended his... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
USA US sees new virus records as Italian regions enter lockdown WASHINGTON: Coronavirus cases hit new records in the United States as swathes of Italy returned to lockdown on ... Updated 07 Nov, 2020 03:00am
SHC dismisses plea seeking decriminalisation of carrying up to 10g of hashish KARACHI: The Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday dismissed a petition filed by a citizen, seeking the decriminalisation... Updated 07 Nov, 2020 03:11am
Licensing and training: Significant safety concern remains unresolved, CAA told KARACHI: The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has reminded the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) that... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Security staff based in Pakistan: CAA allows Emirates Group Security to conduct its own X-ray training KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has allowed Emirates Group Security to conduct its own X-ray... Updated 07 Nov, 2020 03:10am
SOP-II of KWSSIP: Sindh government will carry out environmental, design studies KARACHI: Government of Sindh with 100 percent grant in aid of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) will carry... Updated 07 Nov, 2020 03:10am
LHC dismisses PU's petition LAHORE: The Lahore High Court here on Friday dismissed a petition of the Punjab University seeking release of its... Updated 07 Nov, 2020 03:10am
Mehmoodabad nullah: KMC directed to remove encroachments KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Iftikhar Ali Shallwani on Friday directed Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) to... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Target of planting over 200 million saplings achieved this year ISLAMABAD: The federal government claims to have achieved the target of planting more than 200 million saplings in... Updated 07 Nov, 2020 03:10am
DGTR-IR, LDC Bahria University sign MoU ISLAMABAD: A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between the Directorate General of Training and... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
PPP questions impartiality of G-B Election Commission ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has questioned the impartiality of the Gilgit-Baltistan Election... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Jammu Massacre: Qureshi terms India's actions of 5 August 2019 sad continuation of murderous intent ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said that India's illegal and unilateral actions of 5 August... Updated 07 Nov, 2020 03:10am
Bilawal's remarks on Nawaz are his 'personal opinion': PML-N ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has reacted cautiously to the recent interview of the Pakistan... Updated 07 Nov, 2020 03:10am
COAS condoles death of hockey legend RAWALPINDI: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Friday expressed heartfelt grief on the demise ... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Pakistan condemns irresponsible remarks of Indian CDS ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has strongly condemned the "irresponsible and gratuitous" remarks of Indian Chief of Defence... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 6, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (November 7, 2020).... Updated 07 Nov, 2020 03:10am
Exchange PSX ends on negative note: BRIndex100 retreats KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday closed on a negative note as the investors opted to book profits on ... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Exchange 'Pandemic's second wave and oil markets' This is apropos a Business Recorder op-ed "Pandemic's second wave and oil markets" carried by the newspaper... Updated 07 Nov, 2020 03:00am
Political jalsas and fading public interest Unlike the past, when political rallies by opposition led to uncertainty in markets, shutter-down and difficulty in... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
The barometer It is not that I do not wish to keep learning, keep acquiring knowledge and someday perhaps get wise, and it is not... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Exchange Peace seems impossible on Afghanistan's front lines The dry and dusty village of Aziz Abad sits on the frontline of Afghanistan's war and is currently under government... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Bond markets should brace for tighter central bank squeeze As the British and Australian central banks prepare to crank up their money-printing presses and the U.S. election... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Qureshi, Buzdar vow to ensure respect of state institutions LAHORE: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi and Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar have strongly condemned the... Updated 07 Nov, 2020 03:14am
Ch Shujaat hospitalized LAHORE: Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid (PML-Q) President and former Prime Minister Chaudhry Shujaat Hussain admitted ... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Grains Two ships carrying sugar will arrive soon LAHORE: Two more ships carrying 26,700 metric tons and 25,000 metric tons of sugar will be reaching Pakistan soon... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
321 fresh corona cases, five deaths reported across Punjab LAHORE: With 5,917 active cases in the province, 321 fresh coronavirus cases and five deaths were reported across... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Grains Maize may suffer like the cotton crop, apprehend stakeholders LAHORE: Stakeholders have feared that if unchecked sale of unregistered/unlisted maize seed is not stopped by the... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Naveed Ali Baig made Chief Executive of Al-Khidmat Karachi KARACHI: Naveed Ali Baig has been appointed as Chief Executive of Al-Khidmat Karachi. He is serving professional... Updated 07 Nov, 2020 07:11pm
PM directs senior party leaders to address issues of allied party ISLAMABAD: The sole ally of the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) in Punjab which has been giving constant... Updated 07 Nov, 2020 03:14am
Energy Registration of LPG dealers with Ogra: CCoE forms body to prepare recommendations for approval ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to devise a plan under which the Oil and Gas Regulatory Authority... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Indian envoy summoned ISLAMABAD: Pakistan summoned Indian chargé d' affaires and a strong demarche was served on him summoned against New... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Covid-19: Murad calls for strict implementation of SOPs KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah, keeping in view the worsening situation of Covid-19 in the... Updated 07 Nov, 2020 03:14am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: The luncheon by PM "The Khan gave a luncheon to his allies...what are you laughing at?" "Allies or the mafia?" "Hey you say tomato ... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Grains Vietnamese coffee trading remains lacklustre HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Coffee trading in Vietnam remained lacklustre ahead of the main harvest expected from... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 114,004 tonnes of cargo comprising 85,650 tonnes of import cargo and 28,354 tonnes... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Grains Euronext wheat rises on brisk demand PARIS: Euronext wheat rose on Thursday to its highest in nearly two weeks as the latest import tenders added to ... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Grains India's rice export prices fall BENGALURU/BUMBAI: India's rice export prices fell this week on thriving new season supplies and depreciation in the... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Condolence reference held for IT scientist Dr Ismaili HYDERABAD: A condolence reference held on Friday for prominent IT scientist Dr Ismaili, who died on November 4 in a... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (November 6, 2020)... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (November 6, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Friday (November 6, 2020).... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Currency THE RUPEE: Strength vs USD on rise KARACHI: On Friday, on market close, PKR displayed a behaviour similar to that on Thursday. It went up against USD ... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (November 6, 2020).... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
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 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (November 6, 2020)... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (November 6, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
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 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (November 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (November 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (November 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,417.7140... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (November 6, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (November 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meesaq Fund Rates on Friday (November 6, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,162.0702 Bid... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 6, 2020). ========================... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 6, 2020). ========================... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (November 6, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Friday (November 6, 2020).... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
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 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
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 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Friday (November 6, ... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Friday (November... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
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 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Biden still on brink of victory WASHINGTON: Democrat Joe Biden was on the brink of winning the White House on Friday after taking the lead in the... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
ECC approves Rs 1,650 per 40kg wheat MSP ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet on Friday approved Rs1,650 per 40kg as minimum... Updated 07 Nov, 2020 09:25pm
PM says determined to ensure rule of law, socio-economic welfare SWAT: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday said ensuring rule of law and making Pakistan a socio-welfare State was ... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Increase in margins: PD seeks briefing from OMCs on 9th ISLAMABAD: The Petroleum Division has sought a detailed briefing from the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) and dealers... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Removal of duty on 152 tariff lines: ECC puts MoC's proposal on hold ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has, reportedly, put on hold the Commerce... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Google, Walmart hit by India's move to limit some digital payments players DELHI/MUMBAI: Global tech giant Google on Friday criticised India's move to cap the share of transactions some... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Tareen returns LAHORE: After spending several months in the United Kingdom, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader Jahangir... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
FIA report: IHC urged to issue directions for legal action ISLAMABAD: The Islam-abad High Court (IHC) was on Friday urged to issue directions regarding initiation of legal... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Ministers promise decline in prices ISLAMABAD: The government Friday said there would be a substantial decrease in wheat and sugar prices in the days... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
TCP awards another wheat contract KARACHI: The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) on Friday awarded another contract for the import of 0.32 million... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Settlement of tax disputes: FBR unveils SRO to explain procedure ISLAMABAD: The commissioners Inland Revenue have been bound not to conclude assessment proceedings for recovery of... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
CCI to meet on 12th: Census results, LNG import and Water Accord top agenda ISLAMABAD: The Council of Common Interests (CCI) is to meet on November 12, 2020 to discuss stormy issues including... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Covid-19 pandemic: 30 deaths in 24 hours; number of cases rises to 340,251 ISLAMABAD: Pakistan has reported 30 deaths in the last 24 hours due to the coronavirus as the number of positive... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
NCOC bans indoor wedding events ISLAMABAD: Following surge in the coronavirus cases countrywide the National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
China's Hengfeng Bank ex-chairman sentenced to death BEIJING: A Chinese court sentenced on Friday the former chairman of Hengfeng Bank, Cai Guohua, to death with ... Published 07 Nov, 2020 02:39am
Exchange New eCIB policy anytime soon, says SBP governor LAHORE: Governor State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) Dr. Reza Baqir on Friday said that the Bank would announce new policy... Updated 07 Nov, 2020 03:14am
Nawaz has the right to speak 'as he wishes': Bilawal KARACHI: PPP chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari has said that Mian Nawaz Sharif has the right to speak as he wishes.... Updated 07 Nov, 2020 03:14am