Exchange Taliban say they expect Biden to abide by Afghan pullout deal KABUL: The Taliban said Sunday they expect the next US president, Joe Biden to abide by the deal signed with his... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
UK honours war dead on virus-afflicted Remembrance Day LONDON: Britain fell silent on Sunday in tribute to its war dead as royals and politicians observed a low-key... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Two dead, eight injured in knife rampage in Ukraine KIEV: A man armed with a knife killed two people were killed and injured another eight, including an eight-year-old... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
German police clash with virus-measure protesters LEIPZIG, (Germany): German police said demonstrators protesting coronavirus restrictions attacked them in the city ... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Two dead after Malaysian helicopters collide KUALA LUMPUR: Two people were killed when a pair of helicopters from the same Malaysian pilot school collided during... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Tens of thousands rally in Georgia demanding snap polls TBILISI: Around 45,000 opposition supporters rallied Sunday in ex-Soviet Georgia, vowing permanent protests until a... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Game show host Alex Trebek, the face of 'Jeopardy!', dies at 80 LOS ANGELES: Game show host Alex Trebek, who as the brainy quizmaster of "Jeopardy!" became one of the most... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Africa More than a dozen killed in DR Congo attacks BENI, (DR Congo): More than a dozen people have been killed in two attacks near Beni in eastern Democratic Republic... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
USA Stacey Abrams says Democrats will pour resources into key Georgia Senate runoffs WASHINGTON: Georgia Democratic activist Stacey Abrams said on Sunday that her party would pour unprecedented... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Exchange PSX remains positive: BRIndex100 gains 90.58 points KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange witnessed positive trend during the outgoing week ended on Nov 06, on the back of... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Rates.BR Index Futures spread declined by 548bps KARACHI: The futures spread declined by 548bps to 5.72 percent on the last day of outgoing week. Trading activities... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
France FM in Egypt affirms 'deep respect for Islam' CAIRO: French Foreign Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian was in Egypt Sunday hoping to ease tensions following the... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Azerbaijan claims capture of key Karabakh town, Armenia denies BAKU: Azerbaijan said Sunday that its forces had captured the key town of Shusha from Armenian separatists in... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
'Druzhba-V' commences at Tarbela RAWALPINDI: The Pakistan Armed Forces and a contingent of Russian Federation Special Forces joined hands for a... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
CPR paid on immovable properties in ICT: Revised e-procedure to enable taxpayers to carry out corrections ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has allowed the taxpayers to correct/revise Capital Value Tax (CVT)... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Trump will lose special Twitter protections in January NEW YORK: US President Donald Trump will be subject to the same Twitter Inc rules as any other user when... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Pakistan thump Zimbabwe to clinch T20 series RAWALPINDI: Pakistan proved too strong for Zimbabwe as they won the second Twenty20 international by eight wickets ... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Letters Setback to PDM? It is quite clear that the prospects of multi-party alliance, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), have been badly... Updated 09 Nov, 2020 03:18am
Biden win a setback for Israel's Netanyahu, hope for Palestinians Joe Biden's US election win marks a setback for Israeli premier Benjamin Netanyahu, a staunch ally of President... Updated 09 Nov, 2020 03:21am
This time they've gone too far! Few things give more happiness than defeating your worst enemy. Few things matter more than being able to counter a... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Currency How is the rupee gaining strength? The recent strengthening of the rupee has baffled independent economists though official sources at the Ministry of... Updated 09 Nov, 2020 03:26am
Opposition parties 'insulting' people's mandate: Buzdar LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Usman Buzdar has claimed that the opposition parties are 'insulting' the mandate of... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Provincial Finance Commission: Resources will be distributed to district governments: minister LAHORE: Punjab Finance Minister Makhdoom Hashim Javan Bakht said that resources will be distributed to district... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Punjab government intensifies crackdown on profiteers LAHORE: The Punjab government has intensified the crackdown on profiteers to ensure the availability of essential... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
OPEC would miss 'friend Trump', wary of strains under Biden LONDON/DUBAI: Key members of OPEC are wary that strains in the OPEC+ alliance could reemerge with Joe Biden as US... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Exchange Johnson says EU trade deal is 'there to be done' LONDON: British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday a trade deal with the European Union was "there to be... Updated 09 Nov, 2020 03:06am
Berliners bid emotional farewell to Cold War airport BERLIN: Berlin's venerable Tegel airport hosted its final flight on Sunday, a Paris-bound Air France plane that left... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Erdogan's son-in-law resigns as finance minister ANKARA: The son-in-law of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan resigned on Sunday as finance minister, citing... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Eta hits Cuba with strong winds, rain HAVANA: Tropical storm Eta brought strong winds and torrential rain to Cuba on Sunday after having earlier cut a... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Stocks Most Gulf markets rise; Abu Dhabi eases DUBAI: Most share markets in the Gulf ended higher on Sunday but stocks did not react significantly to Joe Biden's... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Stocks Global investors dumped equities in October on US election jitters NEW YORK: Global investors pumped more money into debt funds and shed holdings of equity funds in October, data from... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Stocks China stocks rake in $1.7 billion in portfolio flows LONDON: Chinese equities attracted foreign portfolio flows of $1.7 billion the day after the US presidential ... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Stocks LSE offers rivals access to data, clearing in EU pledge BRUSSELS/LONDON: London Stock Exchange has offered to allow rivals non-discriminatory access to clearing and data in... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Stocks High-flying US tech stocks get post-election lift, near new highs NEW YORK: The US election has given a lift to high-flying technology stocks, which are within striking distance of a... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Stocks Wall Street week ahead: Small caps join market rally but pandemic could derail them NEW YORK: US small caps joined in the broad market rally in the days after Election Day as investors priced in the... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Currency Punjab police launch 'Women Safety App' LAHORE: A few months after the occurrence of Lahore-Sialkot motorway gang-rape case, the Punjab police on Sunday... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Biden must play role in resolving Kashmir issue: AJK president MIRPUR (AJK): Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) President Sardar Masood Khan while greeting the US President-elect Joe... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
JI holds rally against inflation, unemployment LAHORE: In continuation of its ongoing campaign against inflation, unemployment and interest-based economy,... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Cotton & Textile Weekly Cotton Review: Trading volume, rates show decreasing trends KARACHI: There is a significant reduction of Rs 400 per maund in the rate of cotton. The rate of Phutti is also... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Energy HST&SI president for resolving gas shortage in Hyderabad HYDERABAD: The President Hyderabad Small Traders and Small Industry Saleemuddin Qureshi said that as the winter... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Kamal calls for grand national dialogue KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party (PSP) Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal on Sunday said that the targeting of state... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
11th annual Vintage and Classic Car Rally 2020 reach Peshawar PESHAWAR: A colourful grand show of old and vintage cars was held here at the Peshawar Services Club on Sunday as ... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Commodities Further increase witnessed in chicken, essential grocery items PESHAWAR: Prices of chicken meat, eggs, sugar, flour, vegetable and grocery items have sharply risen in the retail... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Old enmity claims 5 lives in Kohat PESHAWAR: Five persons were killed and four others injured during a firing incident in Kaghazai area of Kohat... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
NA speaker for extension of CPEC to Afghanistan PESHAWAR: Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser has said that they want the extension of China Pakistan Economic... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Commissioner Karachi leaves for Istanbul KARACHI: Commissioner Karachi Iftikhar Shallwani left for Istanbul to review the functioning of tram service in... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Zardari gave a separate CM to G-B: Bilawal GILGIT: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari on Sunday said a consensus is now developed ... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Five Islamabad sub-sectors to be sealed today ISLAMABAD: Five Islamabad sub-sectors today (Monday) will be sealed (undergo a smart lock-down) amid rise in the... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
PDM shows concern over delay in probe of Safdar's arrest ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM), an alliance of the opposition parties, has expressed serious concerns... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Aaj TV - Monday's Program schedule All timings are in PST (Pakistan Standard Time). 06:00 NEWS HOUR 06:25 HEADLINE NEWS 06:30 NEWS HOUR 06:55 HEADLINE... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Sunday (November 8, 2020) and the forecast for Monday (November 9, 2020).... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Currency Your rupee last quarter KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last quarter. (July 2 to... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Rates.Banks Returns on Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Bank Accounts (JAN TO JUNE 2020) KARACHI: Comparative table of returns being given banks on their Profit and Loss Sharing Investment Accounts and ... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Currency Your rupee last week KARACHI: Following currency fluctuations took place in foreign exchange rates during the last week. (November 2 to ... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Biden begins transition WASHINGTON: US President-elect Joe Biden took the first steps on Sunday towards taking over the White House 73 days... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
President, PM greet Biden, Harris ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi and Prime Minister Imran Khan congratulated President-elect Joe Biden and Vice... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Palestinians indicate end to boycott of US RAMALLAH: Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday congratulated US President-elect Joe Biden in a statement... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
MoE-FBR tiff puts ECC decision implementation on hold ISLAMABAD: A dispute between Ministry of Energy (MoE) and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) on eligibility criteria for... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
PM likely to unveil package for Balochistan today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will arrive in Quetta on Monday for a day-long visit. During the visit, PM ... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Four Indian soldiers killed in IIOJK OCCUPIED SRINAGAR: Four Indian army soldiers killed and three freedom fighters were martyred in occupied Kashmir ... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Global coronavirus cases exceed 50m after 30-day spike NEW YORK: Global coronavirus infections exceeded 50 million on Sunday, according to a Reuters tally, with a second... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Currency Iranian power firm: Proposal on deal extension approved by ECC ISLAMABAD: The Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) of the Cabinet has approved a Power Division proposal to extend... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Profoundly tense US presidential election EDITORIAL: Democrat Party candidate Joe Biden, who was on the brink of victory for eternity since the day the... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Exchange Contractionary policies not required? EDITORIAL: A Business Recorder exclusive citing high-level sources in the Ministry of Finance maintains that the... Updated 09 Nov, 2020 03:35am
Exchange 'Purpose of CPEC is to promote development across Pakistan' BEIJING: The projects being implemented under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), a flagship project of the... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Industry Foreigners join China's livestream sales army BEIJING: Late at night, Lalo Lopez heads to a small Shanghai studio for a livestream, punting Chinese products from... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Industry Etihad Airways announces departure of several senior executives DUBAI: Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways said on Sunday its chief commercial officer was leaving the state carrier as part... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Currency Virtual gold? Bitcoin's rise sparks new debate amid pandemic LONDON: Bitcoin's rally above $15,000 has reignited debate over whether the cryptocurrency is so-called digital gold... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Currency African currencies week ahead: Kenyan, Tanzanian, Ugandan shillings to hold steady NAIROBI: The Kenyan, Ugandan and Tanzanian shillings are expected to hold steady against the dollar in the week to... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Currency Clouds gather over battered dollar in US election aftermath NEW YORK: An increasingly bearish picture is unfolding for the US dollar, which has suffered its worst week since... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Industry Power package to industries: DCCI president hails PM's announcement MULTAN: President of Dera Ghazi Khan Chamber of Commerce & Industry (DCCI) and ex-President of Multan Chamber of... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Cotton Analyst considers import of agri products burden on economy KARACHI: Economic & financial analyst, Ateeq-Ur-Rehman said that Pakistan is an agricultural country but we have... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Industry Daraz to offer discount worth Rs 50 billion during 11.11 sale LAHORE: Daraz is bringing the biggest sale of the world, better known as 11.11, from 11th November to 17th November... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Industry PCSTI demands equal treatment to all trade bodies PESHAWAR: President, Peshawar Chamber of Small Trade and Industry (PCSTI), Mohammad Adnan Jalil has urged upon the... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Taxes Application for withdrawal of appeals: FBR issues notification to specify draft ISLAMABAD: The aggrieved taxpayers would be bound to withdraw their appeals or reference applications or civil... Published 09 Nov, 2020 02:46am
Capacity-based model transition to take-and-pay model: 24 conditions proposed to strike new deals between govt, IPPs