SEPA plans to conduct extensive air quality assessment survey KARACHI: Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) is planning to conduct an extensive air quality assessment... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Two-day virtual int’l conference on One Health begins LAHORE: The College of Veterinary & Animal Sciences (CVAS) Jhang, a Sub Campus of the University of Veterinary... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Defrauding public: Court seeks arguments on acquittal applications of couple LAHORE: An accountability court on Wednesday sought arguments on acquittal applications of a couple Farooq Naol and... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Covid-hit UK takes axe to aid spending despite protests LONDON: Britain’s government on Wednesday unveiled plans to slash the foreign aid budget to help mend its... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Israeli blockade has cost Gaza $16.7bn: UN GENEVA: Israel’s blockade of the Gaza Strip cost the Palestinian enclave’s economy an estimated $16.7 billion in... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Exchange EU plans data shakeup to boost home-grown innovation BRUSSELS: The EU on Wednesday unveiled proposals for rules covering the transfer of valuable data as it aims to... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
US blacklists Libya militia WASHINGTON: The US Treasury announced sanctions Wednesday on a Libyan rebel militia loyal to eastern strongman... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
New fall in terror deaths in 2019: think tank PARIS: The number of people killed in terror attacks worldwide fell for the fifth consecutive year in 2019, with... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Xi congratulates Biden on US election win BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday congratulated Joe Biden on his US election victory, state media... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Pakistan hosts inaugural meeting of Saarc ministers ISLAMABAD:-Pakistan Wednesday hosted the inaugural meeting of SAARC Planning Ministers on the theme “Achieving the... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Pakistan, Denmark agree to establish ‘Green Partnership’ ISLAMABAD: Pakistan and Denmark on Wednesday agreed to explore new avenues of cooperation in green technologies by... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Overall performance of NAB reviewed ISLAMABAD: A high-level meeting of National Accountability Bureau (NAB) was held which was chaired by former Justice... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Pearl murder case: SC declines plea to suspend SHC verdict to release accused ISLAMABAD: The apex court Wednesday declined plea to suspend the Sindh High Court’s verdict to release the accused... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
NH&MP emergency helpline 130: PTA declares all calls free of charge ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) has declared that all calls made to the National Highways... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
NUST ascends to 76th position amongst Asian varsities ISLAMABAD: Forging ahead with its growth streak in world and regional rankings, the National University of Sciences... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
PPP stalwart Ch Ahmed Mukhtar passes away LAHORE: Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) stalwart and former defence minister Ch Ahmed Mukhtar passed away on Wednesday... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Quaid-e-Azam Business Park: Investors to get special package for industrial units LAHORE: A package with a relaxed payment plan will be provided to all those investors who would purchase more than... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Development of Balochistan: Punjab govt playing comprehensive role: CM LAHORE: Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar said on Wednesday that provincial government is playing a comprehensive... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Nawaz’s mother’s body arrives in Lahore on Saturday LAHORE: The body of Begum Shamim Akhtar, mother of Nawaz Sharif and Shehbaz Sharif, will reach here from London on... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
17 shops, restaurants sealed for violating SOPs LAHORE: The Lahore district administration on Wednesday sealed 17 shops and restaurants for failing to comply with... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Son of ex-PM Gillani arrested in Multan MULTAN: Police on Wednesday arrested Ali Musa Gillani, the son of former Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gillani after he... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Punjab records 648 cases, 25 deaths in 24 hours LAHORE: Out of 15,298 tests conducted during the last 24 hours, as many as 648 fresh Covid-19 cases and 25 deaths... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Govt urged to enhance FED on tobacco products ISLAMABAD: The anti-tobacco activists on Wednesday urged the government to enhance Federal Excise Duty (FED) on... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Collective efforts needed to tackle Covid-19: minister LAHORE: Punjab Minister for Higher Education and Information Technology Raja Yasir Humayun on Wednesday said that... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
The Weather KARACHI: The weather report on Wednesday (November 25, 2020) and the forecast for Thursday (November 26, 2020).... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Mohsin Dawar says he will not participate in PDM rallies ISLAMABAD: Mohsin Dawar, a lawmaker representing Pashtun Tahafuz Movement (PTM) in the National Assembly, Wednesday... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Gender-based violence: WPC, UN Women Pakistan launch 16-day drive ISLAMABAD: The Women’s Parliamentary Caucus (WPC) and United Nations (UN) Women Pakistan on Wednesday jointly... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
32 newly-elected members of GBLA take oath ISLAMABAD: Thirty-two out of total 33 newly-elected members of Gilgit-Baltistan Legislative Assembly (GBLA) took ... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
World urged to take cognizance of crimes against Kashmiri women ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Wednesday urged international community, including the UN human rights mechanisms, and the UN... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
SHC seeks report on dysfunctional fire engines KARACHI: Sindh High Court (SHC) Wednesday sought the report about dysfunctional trucks of fire brigade department... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Ashrafi links recognition of Israel to resolution of Palestine issue ISLAMABAD: The special representative to the prime minister on religious harmony Hafiz Tahir Mehmood Ashrafi on... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
President calls for digitilization of Parliament ISLAMABAD: President Dr Arif Alvi said that it was essential to incorporate information technology (IT) into both... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Qureshi to lead delegation to CFM session of OIC today ISLAMABAD: Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi will lead Pakistan delegation to the 47th Session of the Council of... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Thatta water supply case: Income returns, wealth statements of accused not mentioned, AC told ISLAMABAD: A prosecution witness on Wednesday told the Accountability Court that the circular issued by the Federal... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Field force established for road construction, renovation: Shallwani KARACHI: Administrator Karachi Iftikhar Ali Shallwani on Wednesday said that field force has been established for... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Eight die, 1,348 new cases emerge in Sindh: CM KARACHI: Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah has said that eight more corona patients died lifting the death... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Media campaign in the offing: KCCI, SAI ‘to expose crumbling infrastructure’ in SITE KARACHI: The Karachi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) and the Site Association of Industry (SAI) are going to... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Three get seven-year imprisonment LAHORE: An accountability court on Wednesday convicted three persons Zaheer Nasir, Zeeshan Mehmood and Muhammad... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Ilma University convocation KARACHI: The 15th convocation of Ilma University was held on its main campus here. The illuminated ambience of the... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
CEOs express strong support for Pakistan KARACHI: In the “Country Strategy Dialogue on Pakistan”, the Prime Minister Imran Khan presented Pakistan’s... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
JI to hold protest in Lower Dir against price hike LAHORE: Jamaat-e-Islami will hold the fourth protest rally in Lower Dir on Sunday under its ongoing campaign against... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Partly Facetious: The non-status quo parties “So I guess support for the non status quo parties has or is evaporating around the world.” “If you are... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.Ports Activities of Karachi Port and Port Qasim KARACHI: The Karachi Port handled 110,568 tonnes of cargo comprising 57,289 tonnes of import cargo and 53,279 tonnes... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Major Gulf shares extend gains • Saudi, Dubai gain for 4th straight session • Abu Dhabi bounces back from previous day losses DUBAI: Major... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Stocks European shares end winning streak MILAN/FRANKFURT: European shares ended lower on Wednesday as traders booked profits following sharp gains earlier... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Stocks China stocks post biggest intraday fall in a month BEIJING: China shares closed lower on Wednesday, posting the biggest intraday loss in nearly a month, as electric... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Wednesday’s early trade: S&P, Dow dip from record highs NEW YORK: The S&P 500 and the Dow retreated from record highs on Wednesday as a surprise rise in weekly jobless... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Dow Jones scales 30,000 level • Tesla market value crosses $500 billion • Economically sensitive sectors jump NEW YORK: US stocks rallied... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Australian, NZ shares gain SYDNEY/WELLINGTON: Australian shares finished higher on Wednesday, lifted by the formal start of US President-elect... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Japan shares surge TOKYO: Japan shares closed firmer on Wednesday, taking positive cues from Wall Street as the Dow Jones benchmark... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Stocks British stocks sink LONDON: British stocks came off vaccine-fuelled highs on Wednesday after Finance Minister Rishi Sunak flagged a ... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Country has sufficient stock of PPEs ISLAMABAD: The sixth meeting of the Cabinet Committee formed to monitor stock position and national needs of ... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Letters India’s growing belligerence That India has gone too far insofar as its growing belligerence against Pakistan is concerned is a fact. It has... Updated 26 Nov, 2020 03:24am
Corporate responsibility on ballot in Switzerland Swiss voters are to decide Sunday whether to impose the world’s strictest corporate responsibility rules, making... Updated 26 Nov, 2020 03:24am
Currency ‘State-sponsored’ corruption in fiscal policies of Pakistan — II The primary question is whether our legislators who vehemently promote ‘democracy’ as defined by them ever... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Currency Covid-19 and Pakistan’s economy: Way forward — I First experienced in the Chinese city of Wuhan at end-December 2019, the Coronavirus spread like a wildfire and... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Exchange LME official prices LONDON: The following were Tuesday official prices.... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.Ports Shipping Intelligence KARACHI: Karachi Shipping Intelligence report incorporating changes till 7 am on Wednesday (November 25, 2020).... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Currency THE RUPEE: $ under pressure KARACHI: On Wednesday, global weakening in USD was reflected in Pakistani markets as well with PKR going below 160 ... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates Revised Rates of Debt Securities KARACHI: The following were the revised rates of debt securities on Wednesday (November 25, 2020).... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
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 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates Member to Member KARACHI: The following transactions member to member subsequently reported on Wednesday (November 25, 2020).... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Stocks NATIONAL CLEARING COMPANY OF PAKISTAN LIMITED (NCCPL) KARACHI: National Clearing Company declares daily settlement information for local & foreign investors on... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Exchange BOARD MEETINGS KARACHI: Board Meetings of Companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Dividend/Bonus Announcements KARACHI: Dividend/Bonus announcements by the companies listed on the Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Stocks Last date of renunciation/payment KARACHI: Last dates of renunciation/payment.... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Proposed right issues KARACHI: Right issues proposed by companies listed on Pakistan Stock Exchange.... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Clearing Schedule for T+2 System KARACHI: Pakistan Stock Exchange's Clearing Schedule for T+2 System.... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
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 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL CONSERVATIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Conservative Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 25, 2020). ======================== Offer ... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.EFU EFU TAKAFUL AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Takaful Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 25, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.EFU EFU AGGRESSIVE FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Aggressive Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 25, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.EFU EFU GUARANTEED GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: EFU Guaranteed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 25, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.EFU EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Aitemad Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 25, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.EFU EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 25, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.EFU EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: EFU Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 25, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.JLI JLI CAPITAL GROWTH TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Capital Growth Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 25, 2020). ======================== Offer... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.JLI JLI MANAGED TAKAFUL FUND KARACHI: JLI Managed Takaful Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 25, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.JLI JLI YAQEEN GROWTH FUND RATES KARACHI: JLI Yaqeen Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 25, 2020). ======================== Offer Price... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.JLI JLI MEESEQ Fund Rates KARACHI: JLI Meesaq Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 25, 2020). ======================== Offer Price 1,162.9470... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.JLI JLI Capital Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Capital Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 25, 2020). ... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.JLI JLI Managed Growth Fund Rates KARACHI: Jubilee Life Insurance Managed Growth Fund Rates on Wednesday (November 25, 2020). ... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Rates.KIBOR Kibor interbank offered rates KARACHI: Kibor interbank offered rates on Wednesday (November 25, 2020). ========================== ... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Libor LIBOR interbank offered rates LONDON: London Interbank Offered Rates (LIBOR) on Wednesday (November 25, 2020).... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
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 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Libor LIBOR calculating interest on US dollar KARACHI: London Interbank Offer Rates on for calculating interest on special US dollar on Wednesday (November 25,... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Currency State Bank of Pakistan conversion rates KARACHI: Rates applicable for conversion into rupees of Foreign Currency Deposits, Dollar Bearer Certificates,... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Exchange Blue chips lead PSX gains: BRIndex100 strengthens KARACHI: Fresh buying, mainly in E&P, banking, textile and fertilizer sectors Wednesday supported the Pakistan... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Commodities Gold prices fall Karachi: Gold on Wednesday further reduced by Rs 200 per tola on the local market, traders said. After the fresh... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Commodities Australian share of China’s coal imports falls to 26pc in October BEIJING: China’s coking coal imports from Australia slumped in October to 1.53 million tonnes, or about 26% of its... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Commodities PMEX daily trading report KARACHI: On Tuesday, at PMEX the traded value of Metals, Energy, COTS/FX and indices was recorded at PKR 11.856... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Grains Paris wheat at 2-week high PARIS: Euronext wheat rose on Tuesday to its highest in almost two weeks, tracking gains in Chicago as an unexpected... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Energy Iraq extends bid deadline for major crude prepayment deal LONDON: Iraq has extended the bid deadline on its first major crude oil prepayment deal to early December after... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Grains South Korean mills buy about 80,000 tonnes wheat from US HAMBURG: A group of South Korean flour mills bought around 80,000 tonnes of milling wheat to be sourced from the... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Commodities Indian mills sign sugar export deals without govt MUMBAI: Indian sugar mills have for the first time in three years agreed export agreements without the support of... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Commodities Chinese buyers look to cancel US soyabean orders as processing margins shrink SINGAPORE/BEIJING: Some Chinese soyabean importers and processors are looking to cancel deals signed for US cargoes... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Grains Russia’s grain export quota puts squeeze on small traders MOSCOW: Russia’s grain export quota for February through June 2021 will consolidate the market positions of major... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Cotton & Textile Cotton Spot Rates KARACHI: Official KCA spot rates for local dealings in Pakistan rupees on Wednesday (November 25, 2020).... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Cotton & Textile Cotton market remains stable; volume remains low KARACHI: The local cotton market remained stable on Wednesday. Cotton Analyst Naseem Usman told that market volume... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Commodities US MIDDAY: Soyabeans, wheat up, corn down CHICAGO: Following are US trade expectations for the opening of grain and soya complex trading at the Chicago Board... Published 26 Nov, 2020 02:54am
Sanctions on Pakistan’s missile program not meant to ‘color other areas of cooperation’: US State Dept