Apple changes course on app store, cuts fees for small developers SAN FRANCISCO: Apple said Wednesday it would cut in half its App Store fees for small developers, moving in the face... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Trump fires US election security official who rejected fraud claims WASHINGTON: Donald Trump on Tuesday fired the US government’s top election security official, who had rejected the... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
US unveils star-spangled pavilion for Dubai’s Expo 2020 DUBAI: Star-spangled and featuring a SpaceX rocket module, the US pavilion at the gigantic Expo 2020 Dubai site was... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
US hero of Bosnia war named to the Pentagon WASHINGTON: A US former fighter pilot whose plane was shot down over Bosnia in 1995 and who survived six days ... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
US regulators clear Boeing 737 MAX to fly again WASHINGTON: US regulators on Wednesday cleared the Boeing 737 MAX to return to the skies, ending its 20-month... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Exchange US imposes new Iran sanctions WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration on Wednesday imposed sanctions on a major Iranian foundation... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Iraq, Saudi Arabia reopen land border after 30 years BAGHDAD: Iraq and Saudi Arabia on Wednesday reopened their land border for the first time in 30 years, with closer... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Pfizer/BioNTech say results show Covid vaccine 95pc effective WASHINGTON: Pfizer and BioNTech said Wednesday a completed analysis of their experimental Covid-19 vaccine found it... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
PCB announces schedule of England tour LAHORE: Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the schedule of its men’s national cricket team’s tour to... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Growers urge govt to set up MSP committees at tehsil level LAHORE: Growers have urged the Government to develop Minimum Support Price (MSP) Committees at Tehsil level till end... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Minister says there is abundance of sugar in Punjab LAHORE: Senior Minister Punjab Abdul Aleem Khan has claimed that there is an abundance of sugar in the province due... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
13 SEZs approved: CM announces Rs13bn development package for Faisalabad LAHORE: Announcing Rs13 billion development package for Faisalabad, Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Wednesday... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Educational institutes: 7,016 ‘drug peddlers’ held from surroundings LAHORE: The city police claimed on Wednesday to have seized a huge quantity of drugs by arresting 7,016 persons for... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Evaluation sheet by Stanford University, USA: Six more faculty members of PU ranked among best researchers LAHORE: In another evaluation sheet of the top two percent researchers of the world prepared by Stanford University... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Punjab reports 489 corona cases, 17 deaths LAHORE: There is no let up in fresh cases of corona, as Punjab has reported 489 fresh cases and 17 deaths across the... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
NAPHDA-approved housing schemes: Provinces urged to reduce registration fee on mortgage ISLAMABAD: To reduce provincial taxes on housing projects for low-income groups, the government has taken a major... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
NOWPDP, Soorty Enterprises sign MoU KARACHI: NOWPDP held MoU signing ceremony with Soorty Enterprises to launch the Denim Finishing Facility and... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 18, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (November 19, 2020).... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Speeches by Nawaz: Pemra’s action challenged ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has been urged to decide whether a convict, proclaimed offender or... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Fazl has ‘lost his sanity’: Faraz ISLAMABAD: Information and Broadcasting Minister Shibli Faraz Wednesday said that the opposition was giving... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
PPP rejects PM’s offer to discuss reforms ISLAMABAD: Rejecting the prime minister’s offer to discuss electoral reforms, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) said... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
PML-N holds rally, defying ban: Maryam lashes out at govt for wrong policies PESHAWAR: Defying the government restrictions, even the district administration disallowed organizing the public... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Desecration of Mazar-e-Quaid: Case dismissed against Safdar KARACHI: A judicial magistrate on Wednesday dismissed the case pertaining to desecration of Mazar-e-Quaid against... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Pay, Pension Commission constituted twice in 8 months ISLAMABAD: The federal government constituted the Pay and Pension Commission twice in eight months of its formation... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Bank ‘fraud’ abroad: FIA allowed to proceed against 2 Pakistanis ISLAMABAD: The Federal Cabinet has allowed Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to proceed against two Pakistanis for... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Qatari air force commander meets COAS RAWALPINDI: Commander of Qatar Emiri Air Force Major General (Pilot) Salem Hamad Eqail Al-Nabet called on Army Chief... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Crackdown on PDM leaders under consideration ISLAMABAD: The government is contemplating a crackdown on the leaders of the Pakistan Democratic Alliance (PDM) ... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Park Lane case: AC adjourns hearing till today ISLAMABAD: The Accountability Court Islamabad on Wednesday adjourned the hearing of Park Lane case involving former... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Cotton Meeting reviews measures to enhance Pakistan-Malaysia trade, investment KARACHI: A video-link joint meeting arranged by High Commission of Pakistan in Kuala Lumpur with Pak Malaysia... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Sindh govt ordered to provide increased security to Bilawal KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Wednesday directed the provincial government to provide increased security to... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Expanding economic ties top priority: South African envoy ISLAMABAD: South African Ambassador to Pakistan Mthuthuzeli Madikiza Wednesday said that expanding economic ties ... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Rashid says PTI will form govt in G-B with two-thirds majority ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Railways Sheikh Rashid Ahmed has said that the ruling Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI)... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
NA panel on law and justice rejects three bills ISLAMABAD: The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Law and Justice rejected on Wednesday three private ... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Saleem Khan Tanoli elected to board of directors of UFI KARACHI: Saleem Khan Tanoli, CEO FAKT Exhibitions (Pvt.) Ltd., has been elected to the Board of Directors at UFI -... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Commander of Qatar Air Force meets President ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that both the countries had great scope for cooperation in the areas of... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Online content rules published in gazette of Pakistan ISLAMABAD: The federal government has published the “Removal and blocking of unlawful online content (procedure,... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Stocks SECP grants approval for launching of P2P Lending Platform ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has granted approval for launch of a... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
PARTLY FACETIOUS: Foreign service training “I know why Shabbar Zaidi left the job that took The Khan months to convince him to take.” “He reportedly... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Stocks Saudi, Dubai shares gain; Abu Dhabi declines DUBAI: Saudi shares reversed course to end sharply higher on Wednesday as further positive news on Covid-19 vaccine... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Stocks Japan shares end lower TOKYO: Japanese shares closed lower on Wednesday, with the Nikkei retreating from a more than 29-year closing high... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Stocks European stocks up MILAN/FRANKFURT: European stocks closed higher on Wednesday as more positive updates on Covid-19 vaccine and merger... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Stocks China shares surge SHANGHAI: China stocks shed some of their early gains, with the benchmark Shanghai Composite index ending the ... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Stocks Wednesday’s early trade: Dow, S&P inch higher NEW YORK: The Dow and the S&P 500 inched higher on Wednesday as Boeing rose after it won US approval to resume... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Stocks US stocks retreat NEW YORK: US stocks retreated from record closing highs on Tuesday, ending lower as surging Covid-19 cases, the... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Stocks Australian shares climb, NZ down SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares hit a near nine-month high on Wednesday, bolstered by the financial sector ... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Sectors F-14 and F-15: IHC issues stay orders against balloting of plots by FGEHA ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) Wednesday issued stay orders against the balloting for allotment of the... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Customs seizes betel nuts worth Rs4.6m KARACHI: Pakistan Customs has confiscated substantial quantity of betel nuts worth Rs. 4.6 million in Karachi.... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
KE partners with HBL for internet payment gateway KARACHI: K-Electric (KE), Pakistan’s only vertically integrated power utility, has partnered with HBL, ... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
IHC disposes of IMCBA petition challenging NCOC ban on indoor marriages ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) said the public functionaries and the entire national leadership were... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
NSCCP scandal: NAB files reference against Ahsan Iqbal ISLAMABAD: The National Accountability Bureau (NAB) on Wednesday filed corruption reference against Pakistan Muslim... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Exchange Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs discusses security situation in region ISLAMABAD: A meeting of the Advisory Council on Foreign Affairs on Wednesday held consultations on important issues... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
STP leader Jiskani killed HYDERABAD: Leader of Sindh Tarqi Pasand Party (STP), Altaf Jiskani on Wednesday succumbed to his injuries here at... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
NAPA elects new chairman KARACHI: The board of directors of the National Academy of Performing Arts (NAPA) unanimously elected Syed Jawaid... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Letters Public gatherings in the midst of Covid-19 The government has decided not to allow any public meetings following rapid, four-time increase in the coronavirus... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
‘Better off thanks to China’: German companies double down on resurgent giant German industrial robot-maker Hahn Automation plans to invest millions of euros in new factories in China over the... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Currency The ‘quasi’ casino economy—II Automobile: This is the third most attractive activity of players in the ‘quasi’ casino economy in Pakistan.... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Cotton Cotton roadmap Cotton was always considered to be a resilient and reliable lifeline of Pakistan’s economy; however, the reduction... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Currency THE RUPEE: Fall on all fronts KARACHI: On Wednesday, global shares and USD went up on account of further positive Covid-19 vaccine news from... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (November 18, 2020).... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
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 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
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 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Exchange KSE-100 Index dips: BRIndex100 retreats KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Wednesday closed on a negative note due to selling in various sectors. BRIndex100... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Energy State-owned petroleum companies’ circular debt: Committee meeting to work out modalities tomorrow ISLAMABAD: A parliamentary panel on Wednesday was informed that a committee constituted by the Economic Coordination... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Cotton & Textile Cotton crop: Textile sector urges govt to increase cultivation area KARACHI: The country’s top export - textile sector on Wednesday sought the government’s priority towards the... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Energy North-South Gas Pipeline execution: Pakistan, Russia finalise protocols ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division) of Pakistan and the Ministry of Energy of the Russian... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Grains European wheat futures rise HAMBURG: European wheat futures in Paris rose on Tuesday supported by strength in US corn and soyabean markets and... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Energy Asia’s naphtha eases; gasoline falls to 3-1/2-month low SINGAPORE: Asia’s naphtha crack eased to $53.98 a tonne and this was down by some 32% compared with a month ... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Commodities Canadian canola futures climb WINNIPEG: ICE Canadian canola futures rose on Tuesday for the fifth time in six sessions, pulled up by rising soya... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Energy European gasoline margins higher LONDON: Benchmark northwest European gasoline refining margins edged higher on Tuesday, but was at around a... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Energy US natural gas futures little changed NEW YORK: US natural gas futures were little changed on Tuesday with the market taking a break after collapsing 10%... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 233,856 tonnes of cargo comprising 193,352 tonnes of import cargo and 40,504 ... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (November 18, 2020).... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Cotton & Textile Volume of business remains thin on cotton market KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Wednesday. Market sources told that mills were involved in... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Cotton & Textile Duty on cotton yarn to be reduced: PM’s visit to Faisalabad termed successful, encouraging ISLAMABAD: Business community and exporters on Wednesday termed Prime Minister Imran Khan’s visit to Faisalabad... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Commodities Gold moves up KARACHI: Gold on Wednesday gained some ground to rise further by Rs450 per tola on the local market, traders said. A... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Commodities 26,000MT of imported sugar reaches various districts LAHORE: 26,000 metric tonnes of imported sugar have reached various districts out of which 24,000 metric tonnes in... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Cotton & Textile Cotton prices gain NEW YORK: Cotton futures rose on Wednesday as the US dollar eased and global equities gained on increasing optimism... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Commodities Zinc leaps on mine shutdown LONDON: Zinc prices rose on Wednesday to an 18-month high as a mine shutdown in South Africa and signs of tightening... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Energy Oil gains 2pc on potential OPEC+ rethink and vaccine hopes • Saudi Arabia urges OPEC+ to be flexible on output NEW YORK: Oil prices firmed by about 2% on Wednesday on hopes... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Commodities Palm oil climbs 2pc KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures jumped 2% on Wednesday, ending a three-day losing streak, underpinned by... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Commodities NY cocoa, coffee climb LONDON: New York cocoa futures on ICE climbed to their highest since late September on Wednesday, supported by low... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Commodities Gold rises in Asia SINGAPORE: Gold inched up and moved in a narrow range in Asian trade on Wednesday, as investors weighed the ... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Commodities Gold eases in Europe LONDON: Gold stuck to a narrow range on Wednesday as optimism over Pfizer’s successful vaccine trials countered... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soyabeans hit fresh 4-year peak CHICAGO: US soyabean futures rose to a new four-year peak on Wednesday, led by sharply higher soyaoil and as robust... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Gold holds tight range NEW YORK: Gold traded in a narrow range on Wednesday as optimism about Pfizer’s successful vaccine trials vied ... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Wednesday (November 18, 2020).... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Wednesday (November 18, 2020)... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Wednesday (November 18, 2020). =======================================... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Wednesday (November 18, 2020).... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 18, 2020).... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Wednesday (November 18, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Wednesday (November 18, 2020).... Published 19 Nov, 2020 02:55am
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer
PIA privatisation: Blue World City refuses to match PC’s ‘minimum expectation’ of Rs85.03bn, sticks to Rs10bn offer