Europe France loses one of final living WWII resistance heroes PARIS: Daniel Cordier, who as secretary to famed French resistance leader Jean Moulin helped orchestrate his... Updated 21 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Europe Satellite to track rising seas as climate warms PARIS: An Earth-observation satellite developed by European and US space agencies set to lift off Saturday will... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Vaccine roll out nears as US closes early for holidays WASHINGTON: US giant Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech prepared Friday to file an emergency request to roll out... Updated 21 Nov, 2020 03:04am
Covid deals blow to Saudi Arabia's G20 summit ambitions RIYADH/BEIRUT: When Saudi Arabia, the world's top oil exporter and a leading US ally, took over the G20 presidency ... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Brazilians outraged over death of black man beaten by security guards BRASÍLIA: The death of a black man beaten by white security guards at a supermarket sparked outrage across Brazil... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Letters Nine districts of southern Balochistan This is apropos a Business Recorder "Flawed approach to Balochistan conundrum?" carried in the newspaper yesterday.... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Exchange Fixing power sector The Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on Power has spelled out a roadmap to fix Pakistan's power sector. It... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Currency Economic satire: Episode 3: Trading Fatman muttered under his breath, "If you think about it, the Mercantilist had got it right." "Well then stop... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Exchange Govt U-turn is no bad thing In 1962-63, I was doing high school in Sacramento, California. I was an American Field Service Exchange scholar. I... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
EU could pay over $10bn for Pfizer and CureVac vaccines The European Union could pay more than $10 billion to secure hundreds of millions of doses of the vaccine candidates... Updated 21 Nov, 2020 03:09am
Merit-based admissions: Sarwar lauds efforts of GCU VC LAHORE: "Well done Prof Dr Asghar Zaidi, you did a wonderful job," Punjab Governor Chaudhry Muhammad Sarwar said ... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
SC comes down hard on Khyber Medical University ISLAMABAD: The apex court on Friday came down hard on the administration of Khyber Medical University - a public... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
2.7 million complaints lodged on Citizen's Portal ISLAMABAD: People have lodged 2.7 million complaints on the Pakistan Citizen's Portal (PCP), according to quarterly... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
AJK, G-B: Cellular licence renewal, additional spectrum auction may face delay ISLAMABAD: The cellular license renewal and additional spectrum auction in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Buzdar inaugurates Bab-e-Lahore LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar on Friday inaugurated Bab-e-Lahore which was constructed at... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
PDWP approves two development schemes LAHORE: The Punjab Provincial Development Working Party on Friday approved two development schemes of local... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Minority places across Punjab: IGP directs CTD to re-conduct security surveys LAHORE: Punjab Inspector General of Police (IGP) Inam Ghani has directed the Punjab Counter-Terrorism Department... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Pakistan: CM inaugurates 'Bahimat Bazurg programme' LAHORE: Inaugurating "Bahimat Buzurg program", Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Friday that the government... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Partly Facetious: The culture of ribbon cuttings "I am getting so tired of the same o same." "What do you mean? Each year, nay each month, sometimes each day brings... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
PMSA rescues 16 fishermen KARACHI: Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) on Friday rescued 16 stranded fishermen after their boat stuck in... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Gas Utility Court awards 5-year imprisonment, fine individual KARACHI: The Gas Utility Court District West Karachi awarded a conviction and announced punishment of 5 years... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
China Almost a million people inoculated with Chinese Covid-19 vaccine BEIJING: Nearly a million people have taken an experimental coronavirus vaccine developed by Chinese company... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
China New Chinese submersible reaches Earth's deepest ocean trench BEIJING: China livestreamed footage of its new manned submersible parked at the bottom of the Mariana Trench on... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Asia Azerbaijan troops enter first district handed over by Armenia BAKU: Azerbaijan said Friday its troops entered a district bordering Nagorno-Karabakh handed back by Armenian... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
BDF 2020 to be held in December KARACHI: The 13th Bali Democracy Forum (BDF) will be held in Bali, Indonesia on Dec 10. The event is aimed at... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
IIOJK: World urged to pay heed to plight of oppressed kids ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Friday called upon the international community to pay heed towards the plight of oppressed... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rulers staged coup d'état against local government: PSP chief KARACHI: Pak Sarzameen Party Chairman Syed Mustafa Kamal Friday said that for self-proclaimed democratic rulers,... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Syed Salah-ud-din takes charge of MC KARACHI: Pakistan Administrative Service (PAS) 19-grade officer Syed Salah-ud- din Ahmed on Thursday took charge as... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
19 more succumb to Covid-19, 1,276 new cases emerge KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that the Covid-19 has hit new highs in Sindh by claiming... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Cotton National economy: Ateeq concerned over second spell of Covid-19 KARACHI: Ateeq-ur-Rehman, an analyst of the economy, has said that he wonders if the country's economic growth ... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
SHC issues notice to Pakistan Medical Commission KARACHI: A division bench of the Sindh High Court (SHC) on Friday issued a notice to the Pakistan Medical Commission... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Substandard drinking water, juice seized KARACHI: In continuation of drive initiated against the sale of sub-standard items at different railway stations of... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Palm cultivation, oil extraction: Private sector keen to invest in Thatta: Wahab KARACHI: Advisor to Sindh Chief Minister on Law, Environment, Climate Change & Coastal Development Barrister... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
APPSCA rejects proposed closure of educational institutes ISLAMABAD: The All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association (APPSCA) on Friday rejected the proposed ... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Government 'in turmoil' after PDM's 'success': Nafisa Shah PESHAWAR: Pakistan People's Party (PPP) central information secretary Nafisa Shah has said the success of the... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Ex-ISI chief's petition: MoD given last chance to submit reply ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court on Friday gave last chance to the Ministry of Defence (MoD) to submit a reply in... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
PDM's Peshawar public gathering: KP government declines permission ISLAMABAD: Hostility between the government and opposition further escalated on Friday after Pakistan... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
ICT de-seals four sub-sectors ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration on Friday de-sealed four sub-sectors after imposing... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Covid-19 disaster relief: PepsiCo distributes over 13 million meals in 8 months ISLAMABAD: As part of its 'Millions of Meals' campaign, PepsiCo Pakistan has so far distributed over 13 million ... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Coronavirus spread: Punjab government bans indoor wedding events till January 31 LAHORE: In a bid to check the spread of coronavirus, the Punjab government has imposed a ban on holding wedding... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Genocide of Muslims in India: Genocide Watch head's statement endorses Pakistan's position: FM ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi has said the recent statement of the head of Genocide Watch... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Friday (November 20, 2020) and the forecast for Saturday (November 21, 2020).... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Friday (November 20, 2020).... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
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 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on Friday... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Stocks Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates KARACHI: Electronic/credit of dividend warrants/bonus/right share certificates.... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
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 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Exchange PSX hit by selling pressure: BRIndex100 slips KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange Friday witnessed a bearish trend due to selling by local and foreign investors in... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Challenges of extremism, radicalisation: Government decides to set up commission to develop narrative ISLAMABAD: The federal government has decided to establish Commission for implementation of national narrative and... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Egypt envoy meets COAS RAWALPINDI: Egypt's ambassador met COAS General Qamar Javed Bajwa. Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Kabul visit 'another step' to convey commitment: PM ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said that his maiden visit to Kabul on Thursday was "another step ... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Afghan government, Taliban agree peace talk rules ISLAMABAD: The Afghan government and the Taliban have resolved key sticking points that had stalled peace talks for... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Any attempt to sabotage CPEC will not succeed: China BEIJING: A Chinese Foreign Ministry's Spokesman said on Friday that any attempt to sabotage the China Pakistan... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Commodities Gold up by Rs 500 per tola KARACHI: Gold on Friday grew by Rs500 per tola in the local market, traders said. This increase of Rs500 in the... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Cotton & Textile New York cotton NEW YORK: The following were the fluctuations observed during the day:... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Commodities Copper prices climb LONDON: Copper prices surged to their highest in 29 months on Friday as speculators extended a buying spree on... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Grains NY cocoa surges to near 9-month high LONDON: New York cocoa futures climbed to the highest level in almost nine months on Friday, buoyed by low stocks ... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Commodities Palm oil logs near 3 percent weekly loss KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian palm oil futures extended early losses on Friday and fell nearly 3% for the week, as a deep... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Commodities Gold rises in New York NEW YORK: Gold edged higher in early New York trade on Friday after US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin signalled... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Energy Oil prices up on vaccine hopes • Market eyes OPEC+ meeting at month-end • Discussions on more US Covid-19 relief support prices NEW YORK: Oil... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 168,239 tonnes of cargo comprising 120,331 tonnes of import cargo and 47,908 ... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Friday (November 20, 2020).... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market: Volume of business rises due to buying by mills KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Friday. Market sources told that mills were taking interest in... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Grains Vietnamese coffee premium narrows as trade slows HANOI/BANDAR LAMPUNG: Vietnam coffee export premiums tightened amid slow trading ahead of new harvest season, while... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Thursday, at PMEX the traded value of metals, energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 9.141... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Commodities Dalian and Singapore iron ore jumps to fresh highs MANILA: Benchmark Dalian and Singapore iron ore futures jumped to fresh contract highs on Thursday, driven by... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Grains Thai rice export prices hit 2-month high HANOI: Thai rice export prices rose to their highest in nearly two months this week on concerns over supply even as... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Energy China's new coal plants risk 2060 climate target BEIJING: China must stop building new coal power plants and ramp up its wind and solar capacity if it wants to ... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Energy Clarification KARACHI: LNG Easy Private Limited would like to clarify that "contrary to the news report", LNG Virtual Pipeline... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Energy Gas infrastructure development cess: PAC defers discussion on audit objection ISLAMABAD: The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) deferred discussion on an audit objection that the director general... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Aaj TV - Saturday'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 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Thursday official prices.... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Grains Lahore Grain Market Rates LAHORE: Grain and other commodity rates in rupees on Akbari Mandi on Friday (November 20, 2020)... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Paper Lahore Paper Market Rates LAHORE: Paper market rates in rupees on Friday (November 20, 2020). ======================================= Offset... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Forex Dollar's rate in interbank market KARACHI: Interbank closing rates for dollar on Friday (November 20, 2020). ======================== Bid Rate... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Forex Kerb buying and selling rate of US dollar KARACHI: Dollar buying and selling rate in the kerb market in rupees on Friday (November 20, 2020).... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Currency THE RUPEE: Largely stable against USD KARACHI: On Friday, after last previous two days' losses, PKR largely remained stable against USD in interbank and... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Mutual Funds Mutual Funds Association of Pakistan KARACHI: Mutual Funds Association has issued open-end funds daily prices for Friday (November 20, 2020)... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates.BR Index BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices KARACHI: BRIndex100 and BR Sectoral Indices on Friday (November 20, 2020). ==================================== BR... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Friday (November 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (November 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Friday (November 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,403.1740... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates.EFU EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Pension Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (November 20, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Friday (November 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meesaq Fund Rates on Friday (November 20, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,151.7161 Bid... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 20, 2020). ========================... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Friday (November 20, 2020). ========================... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Friday (November 20, 2020). ========================== KIBOR... Published 21 Nov, 2020 02:44am