Google launches strong encryption for Android messages WASHINGTON: Google said Thursday it will be rolling out end-to-end encryption for Android users, making it harder ... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Saudi Arabia to invest $20bn in AI by 2030 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia announced Thursday it will invest $20 billion in artificial intelligence projects by 2030, as... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
US government recommends not travelling over Thanksgiving WASHINGTON: The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cautioned Americans Thursday against travelling for ... Updated 20 Nov, 2020 03:26am
Russia hits 2m virus cases as deaths reach record high MOSCOW: Russia's total coronavirus caseload surpassed two million on Thursday as officials registered record... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
December vaccine rollout possible: BioNTech CEO FRANKFURT AM MAIN: BioNTech co-founder Ugur Sahin on Thursday said the frontrunner Covid-19 vaccine his German firm... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
British govt gives £300m rescue package to sport LONDON: The British government on Thursday revealed they will give a combined £300 million ($396 million) rescue... Updated 21 Nov, 2020 02:58am
UK unveils defence spending splurge LONDON: Prime Minister Boris Johnson vowed Thursday "to end the era of retreat" as he unveiled Britain's biggest... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Exchange US blacklists N Korea-Russia 'forced labour' groups WASHINGTON: The US Treasury placed two entities that either send or help send North Korean workers to Russia on its... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Georgia recount expected to affirm Biden victory WASHINGTON: Georgia was due Thursday to release results of a hand recount of presidential election votes - with... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Russia, China 'cyber threats' target Canada MONTREAL: State-sponsored programs from China, Russia, Iran and North Korea pose the greatest high-tech threats to... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Prince William welcomes probe into 1995 Diana interview LONDON: Prince William has called an investigation into claims that his mother Princess Diana was tricked into... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Letters Wheat production and prices Wheat is one of the most strategic crops globally, which had always being a big challenge for many governments. In... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
'Terrorism to tourism': England cricket trip gives Pakistan a boost The return of England's cricket team to Pakistan next year - their first visit since a deadly 2009 attack on Sri... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Exchange Towards an improved IMF programme '[Pakistan's] GDP growth fell to a little under 4 percent a year over 1988-2000, compared to almost 6 percent in the... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Countering financial crimes In recent days, Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) has taken many steps to enforce internal accountability mechanism to... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Minister vows support to fisheries sector KARACHI: Federal Minister for Maritime Affairs Ali Haider Zaidi on Thursday pledged his government's cooperation to... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Kerb PKR could be in corrective phase On Aug 26 this year, in the interbank market (I/B), Rupee closed at 168.4353 (all-time SBP low close). Since then,... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Punjab reports 658 fresh cases, 10 deaths LAHORE: Out of 13,754 tests conducted during the last 24 hours, Punjab has reported 658 fresh Covid-19 cases and 10... Updated 20 Nov, 2020 03:27am
Exchange PML-N MNAs inquire after health of Shujaat LAHORE: PML-N MNAs Barjees Tahir and Barrister Usman Ibrahim and former Federal Minister for Minority Affairs Akram... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Corona SOPs: Many shops, restaurants sealed in Lahore LAHORE: The Lahore administration on Thursday sealed a number of shops and restaurants including Pizza Hut, KFC,... Updated 20 Nov, 2020 03:28am
Govt in talks with Britain to bring Nawaz back, says Shahzad Akbar LAHORE: Adviser to Prime Minister on Accountability and Interior Shahzad Akbar Thursday said the government is in... Updated 20 Nov, 2020 03:28am
Chohan seeks details of prison staff working at officers' residences LAHORE: Taking notice of alleged use of mobile phones by inmates, supply of drugs and VVIP culture in jails,... Updated 20 Nov, 2020 03:28am
No possibility of talks with current regime at any level: Rana LAHORE: Terming year 2021 as "election year," Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Punjab President Rana Sanaullah... Updated 20 Nov, 2020 03:28am
Leaving meeting without permission: Officials snub NA body's recommendation of 'grim action' against bureaucrat ISLAMABAD: Senior officials of the federal government on Thursday apparently gave a cold shoulder to the National... Updated 20 Nov, 2020 03:28am
Stocks SECP enhances duties/powers of debt securities trustees ISLAMABAD: The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has enhanced duties/powers of debt securities... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Ban imposed KARACHI: Sindh Health department imposed a ban on transfer and posting of employees of Health Department from BPS 1... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Al-Karam Textile Mills joins hands with Make-a-Wish Foundation KARACHI: Al-Karam Textile Mills and Make-a-Wish Foundation Pakistan joined hands to fulfill wishes of children... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Illicit cigarettes, health levy: 'Country to lose Rs100bn in revenue annually' ISLAMABAD: The total revenue losses to the national kitty will go up to Rs100 billion with share of illicit... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Stocks Most Gulf markets retreat, but post weekly gains DUBAI: Major Gulf markets ended down on Thursday weighed by lower oil prices, but eked out gains for the week on... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Stocks Japan stocks down TOKYO: Japanese stocks fell for a second session on Thursday after Tokyo issued its most severe warning about a... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Stocks European stocks ease MILAN/FRANKFURT: European stocks fell on Thursday as investors feared another round of shutdowns due to soaring... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Stocks China stocks surge SHANGHAI: Chinese stocks ended higher on Thursday, led by consumer shares, as investors cheered news of Beijing's... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Stocks Thursday's early trade: S&P, Dow slip as labour market recovery falters NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow edged lower on Thursday as new coronavirus restrictions and an unexpected rise... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Stocks Wall Street plummets NEW YORK: US stocks closed steeply lower after a late-session sell-off on Wednesday as investors weighed surging... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Stocks Australian shares up; NZ falls SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares closed higher on Thursday, recouping early losses due to gains in financial... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Stocks London stocks fall LONDON: London stocks slipped on Thursday, as uncertainty over a post-Brexit trade deal with the European Union and... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Partly Facetious: But Dar is a persona non grata "In our political circles the use of the future tense is truly remarkable." "When you are on the out then there is... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Stocks Nasdaq buys Canadian fraud-detection company for $2.75bn NEW YORK: Nasdaq agreed to acquire Verafin, a Canadian financial fraud-detection company, for $2.75 billion, the... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
SC defers Khursheed Shah's post-arrest bail application ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court on Thursday deferred Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) central leader Syed Khursheed Ahmed... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Embracing technology doesn't mean people would lose jobs: Zulfi Bukhari KARACHI: Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development, Syed... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
JI believes in true democratic system, says Siraj LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan does not believe in the traditional politics of electable rather it is struggling... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
21 transformers loaded above 80pc of rated capacity: NTDC LAHORE: Out of 43 transformers at 500/220 kV level, 21 transformers (48.84%) are loaded above 80% their rated... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Skills Punjab Job Portal termed vital initiative of TEVTA LAHORE: Provincial Minister Industries Mian Aslam Iqbal said that Skills Punjab Job Portal was an important... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Hafiz Saeed found guilty on two more charges of terrorism financing LAHORE: A court on Thursday sentenced Islamist leader Hafiz Saeed, founder of Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), the group ... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
'Federal Ombudsman disposes of 114,000 complaints from January to date' LAHORE: Federal Ombudsman Syed Tahir Shahbaz has said that there is a huge increase in the number of complaints,... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
GBLA elections: Four MPAs-elect join PTI ISLAMABAD: Ali Amin Gandapur, the Federal Minister for Kashmir affairs and Gilgit Baltistan who has been entrusted... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Legislative business: Special training will be imparted to officers: Senate chief ISLAMABAD: Chairman Senate Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani on Thursday said that special training to the federal and... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Bilawal foresees elimination of PTI government by January ISLAMABAD: In the backdrop of escalating hostility between the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government and... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
President condoles death of Siraj's mother ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi on Thursday met Amir of Jamat-e-Islami Sirajul Haq here to express condolence over... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Pakistan condemns extrajudicial killing of Kashmiris ISLAMABAD: Pakistan strongly condemned the extra-judicial killing of four more innocent Kashmiris in a fake ... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Abbasi rejects talks with government ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) senior leader and former prime minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi has... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
PDM will send packing 'incompetent' PTI-led government: Ahsan ISLAMABAD: The 11-party alliance, Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) will soon send packing, the "incompetent"... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Peace process, regional connectivity: Qureshi assures Afghan counterpart of firm support ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi held a meeting with his Afghan counterpart Haneef Atmar on the... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Information and engineering technologies: National conference on emerging trends concludes HYDERABAD: The 1st ever two-day national conference on emerging trends in information & engineering technologies... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Yarn Prices Karachi Yarn Market Rate KARACHI: Karachi Yarn Market Rates on Thursday (November 19, 2020). ======================================= CONES... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Thursday (November 19, 2020) and the forecast for Friday (November 20, 2020).... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
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 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Exchange KSE-100 Index slightly up: BRIndex100 inches up KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Thursday witnessed a mixed trend, however closed on a positive note due to buying ... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Cotton & Textile Research for new cotton seeds : Governor, CM and other stakeholders meet LAHORE: The issue of preparation and research of new and quality cotton seeds was discussed at a three-hour meeting... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Wednesday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 9.027... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Energy European gasoline margins rise LONDON: Benchmark northwest European gasoline refining margins rose above $1 per barrel on Wednesday after Pfizer... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Grains Euronext wheat higher on export demand PARIS: Euronext wheat was higher on Wednesday as strong export demand kept physical prices firm in Europe, while... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Commodities CBOT corn jumps to 16-month high CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade corn futures rose to their highest level in nearly 16 months on Wednesday on strong... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Commodities CBOT soyabean futures hit four-year high CHICAGO: Chicago Board of Trade soyabean futures climbed for a fourth straight session on Wednesday and hit the... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Energy US natural gas futures up on cooler weather NEW YORK: US natural gas futures edged up Wednesday on forecasts for cooler weather, more heating demand next week... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 191,666 tonnes of cargo comprising 139,278 tonnes of import cargo and 52,388 ... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Thursday (November 19, 2020).... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Cotton & Textile KCA raises cotton spot rate by Rs50 to Rs9300 KARACHI: The Spot Rate Committee of the Karachi Cotton Association on Thursday has increased the spot rate by Rs 50... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Energy KPT signs MoU for LNG 'virtual' pipeline KARACHI: Karachi Port Trust joins hands with Pakistan Railways and private entities M/s LNG Easy (Pvt) Limited and... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Energy Oil pipeline projects key to ensure cheap access to petroleum products KARACHI: With the demand of petroleum products expected to bounce back in fiscal 2020-21, investments in the ongoing... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Energy LESCO dispatches Rs 10 million electricity bill to police station LAHORE: While expediting its campaign for the recovery of arrears from public sector entities, the Lahore Electric... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Aaj TV - Friday's 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 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.Bullion Bullion Rates KARACHI: Gold and silver rates in rupees per 10 grams prevailing in major cities on Thursday (November 19, 2020).... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Wednesday official prices.... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Thursday (November 19, 2020)... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Thursday (November 19, 2020). ======================================= ... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Kerb Pakistan Economic Indicators KARACHI: Pakistan Economic Indicators - Thursday (November 19, 2020).... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Thursday (November 19, 2020).... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Thursday (November 19, 2020). ======================== Bid ... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Thursday (November 19, 2020).... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Currency THE RUPEE: Fall above 160 against USD KARACHI: On Thursday, PKR continued to fall going above 160 against USD in both interbank and open markets. It also... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Thursday (November 19, 2020).... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Thursday (November 19, 2020)... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Thursday (November 19, 2020). ==================================== ... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Thursday (November 19, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (November 19, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 19, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Thursday (November 19, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 19, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 19, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 19, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 19, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Thursday (November 19, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 20 Nov, 2020 03:04am
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