The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 12, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (November 13, 2020).... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Presidential reference: SCBA challenges court’s directions to tax authorities ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) said the apex court’s directions to the tax authorities in the... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Higher education institutions: President for formulating drug policy by March 2021 ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi has directed the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan to formulate drug... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Govt seeks WB support to accomplish ‘Digital Pakistan’ vision ISLAMABAD: The government on Thursday sought World Bank support for funding different projects to accomplish the... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Ban on indoor wedding ceremonies: IHC seeks explanation from NCOC ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday sought explanation from the National Command and Operation Centre... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:25am
Currency Achievements & challenges: Fiscal Front It is heartening to note that despite the challenges faced by economy due to Covid-19, followed by complete and... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
ATC allows bail to PML-N MPA LAHORE: An anti-terrorism court here on Thursday allowed bail to PML-N MPA Khawaja Imran Nazir in a case of ... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:25am
Sugar mills to pay 11pc markup on delayed payments LAHORE: The Cane Commissioner Punjab has warned the sugar mills that they will be bound to pay 11 percent mark-up on... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:25am
PCB confirms Younis Khan as batting coach LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Thursday confirmed the appointment of former captain Younis Khan as batting... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
2nd wave of Covid-19: Apex committee decides to take effective measures LAHORE: Expressing concern over the increasing number of coronavirus affectees and the death rate, the political and... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:25am
Heads of TEVTA, PVTC and PSDF to be included in PSDA Board LAHORE: With a view to streamline matters of technical educations, the chiefs of Technical Education and Vocation... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
LESCO registers 300 FIRs over power theft LAHORE: The task force on anti-power theft, Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) Operation and Surveillance, has... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Smart lockdown: Traders ‘strongly resist’ closure of markets at 6pm LAHORE: Rejecting the recommendation of National Command Operation Centre (NCOC) for closure of markets and bazaars... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
G-B elections: PPP again accuses PTI of pre-poll rigging ISLAMABAD: As Gilgit-Baltsitan Legislative Assembly elections are drawing closer, the opposition Pakistan People’s... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
COAS, Afghan envoy discuss regional security situation ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Qamar Javed Bajwa on Thursday received the newly-appointed Afghan... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:25am
PM for finalising special incentives for setting up STZs ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday directed for finalising special incentives for setting up Special... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:25am
Master Paints qualifies LAHORE: Master Paints qualified for main final of the Newage Cables Lahore Garrison Polo Championship after... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
LNG case: Indictment of Abbasi, Miftah and others on 16th ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court on Thursday fixed November 16 for indictment of former prime minister Shahid... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:27am
NAB decides to file cases against ex-ministers, officials ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau on Thursday decided to file seven more corruption references involving... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:27am
Regional newspapers: Ministry asked to review 25pc quota of advertisements ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has directed the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting to review 25 per cent quota... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:27am
Biden names chief of staff WASHINGTON: US President-elect Joe Biden pressed ahead with his transition Wednesday despite Donald Trump’s ... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
USA Pope congratulates Joe Biden WASHINGTON: Pope Francis spoke with Joe Biden by telephone Thursday to offer “blessings and congratulations” to... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Global daily coronavirus deaths top 10,000 PARIS: More than 10,000 people worldwide have died from the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours as both Europe ... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:27am
Women, Islamists lose seats in Jordan vote AMMAN: Women and Islamists lost out in Jordan’s parliamentary vote this week, according to results announced... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Iran captures Arab separatist leader linked to military parade attack DUBAI: Iran’s intelligence ministry has arrested an Iranian ethnic Arab separatist leader suspected of involvement... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:27am
Major floods in Manila as typhoon batters Philippines MANILA: The third typhoon to hit the storm-battered Philippines in as many weeks caused major flooding in Manila on... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
UK summons China envoy over alleged treaty breach in Hong Kong LONDON: Britain on Thursday summoned China’s top diplomat in London after accusing Beijing of breaking its... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:27am
Shots fired at Saudi embassy in Netherlands THE HAGUE: Several shots were fired at the Saudi embassy in the Dutch city of The Hague on Thursday, causing damage... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
North Korea slams UN nuclear agency as ‘marionette’ of West UNITED NATIONS: North Korea has accused the UN agency responsible for regulating atomic energy of being a puppet of... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
6 Americans among 8 dead in Sinai helicopter crash CAIRO: A helicopter crash in Egypt’s Sinai Peninsula involving a multi-national observer force killed eight people... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Boeing lifts China plane demand outlook BEIJING: Plane-making giant Boeing said Thursday it expects China to buy more than 8,600 new aeroplanes worth $1.4... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
US, French investors freed from house arrest in Russia MOSCOW: Russia’s Supreme Court Thursday ruled to release from house arrest US financier Michael Calvey and French... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
New PlayStation hits market TOKYO: Sony’s PlayStation 5 hit the shelves on Thursday, just two days after rival Microsoft released its newest... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Murad approves launching of municipal tax portal KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has approved launching of an online e-municipal tax portal as a... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Currency PTCL, Medialogic sign agreement for enriching TAM KARACHI: Pakistan Telecommunication Company Limited (PTCL) and Medialogic Pakistan Private Limited have signed an... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
KCCI appoints chairpersons of subcommittees KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has appointed chairpersons of 18 sub-committees and... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Pakistan rescued from economic crisis: Governor LAHORE: Governor Punjab Chaudhry Mohammad Sarwar said on Thursday that the government’s economic team has rescued... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Gang-rape suspect on physical remand KASHMORE: An additional sessions court on Thursday granted physical remand of a man suspected of sexually assaulting... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Five restaurants sealed over violation of SOPs KARACHI: Authorities have sealed five restaurants in the port city over violation of coronavirus related Standard... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:23am
ARY Laguna launched KARACHI: Karachi witnessed a monumental event, as the ARY Group launched the much awaited ARY Laguna – a premium... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
ECP releases assets details of KP, Sindh assemblies’ members ISLAMABAD: The financial assets of Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah are valued at over 230.35 million rupees... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:23am
IHC grants more time to Vawda to submit reply ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Thursday granted more time to Federal Minister for Water Resources Faisal... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:22am
Indian diplomat summoned over ceasefire violations ISLAMABAD: India has committed 2660 ceasefire violations so far during this year, which resulted in martyrdom of 20... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rising Islamophobia: Qureshi for collective endeavours to combat scourge ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has emphasised the need for collective endeavours to combat the... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:22am
Pak-Afghan authorities, businessmen agree on promotion of trade PESHAWAR: Pak-Afghan authorities and business community have agreed on the promotion of bilateral trade through... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
PDM body meeting postponed ISLAMABAD: The opposition alliance, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) has postponed its steering committee meeting... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:22am
PM to visit Balochistan today ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan will visit Balochistan on Friday where he will get a briefing on the nationwide... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:21am
FBR may refer complaints against tax official to NAB ISLAMABAD: To expedite action against the corrupt tax officials, the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) may refer ... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:21am
CDA still unable to complete Ataturk Avenue ISLAMABAD: The Capital Development Authority (CDA) is still unable to complete the Ataturk Avenue even after three... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:21am
Development projects: Planning Commission: Contract management legal specialist to be hired ISLAMABAD: The Planning Commission has said that a contract management legal specialist would be hired for... Updated 13 Nov, 2020 03:21am
CAA’s ‘tunneled vision’ approach may hit Islamabad, Gwadar Airports’ projects ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Thursday was informed that the New Islamabad International Airport Project and... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
MoU signed for training of drivers LAHORE: Under its ‘Entrepreneurship on Wheels’ programme, the Punjab Skills Development Fund (PSDF) on Thursday... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Nation is proud of its armed forces: S M Muneer KARACHI: The patron-in-chief of the United Business Group (UBG), S. M. Muneer, said on Thursday that the entire... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
AMPAK-BDF pays tribute to Nasir Saleem KARACHI: America Pakistan Business Development Forum (AMPAK-BDF) on Wednesday hosted a dinner reception in honor of... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
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 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Forex Exchange rates: buying and selling KARACHI: Exchange rates issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan on Thursday ... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Forex Currency notes: exchange rates KARACHI: Exchange rates for Currency Notes issued by the Treasury Management Division of National Bank of Pakistan... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Thursday (November 12,... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
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 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
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 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Forex Open market rates of foreign currencies KARACHI: Open market rates of foreign currencies supplied by the Forex Association of Pakistan on Thursday (November... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
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 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Thursday (November 12, 2020).... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ========================... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ========================... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meeseq Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,161.6983... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
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 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ==================================== ... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (November 12, 2020)... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
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 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (November 12, 2020).... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Currency THE RUPEE: More gains vs dollar KARACHI: On Thursday, PKR continued to gain value albeit by a slight margin against USD. Globally, Euro slipped as... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (November 12, 2020).... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (November 12, 2020).... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Thursday (November 12, 2020).... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (November 12, 2020). ======================================= ... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (November 12, 2020)... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 13 Nov, 2020 02:57am